Notts boys compete for East Midlands at National Finals
Last weekend saw all regions from across Great Britain come together in Birmingham for the 2016 national finals. Many of our boys were successful at the recent regional trial and were selected to compete at the event for the East Midlands region.
The event began on Friday 4th November, with the Club level 1 and 3 competition. James Norman represented the region at level 1. James performed a solid Pommel routine (8.9), Vault (8.65) and Floor despite a minor wobble (7.95) to score 53.25. Harry Norman and Leo Hoggard competed at Level 3. Leo produced one of the highest scoring Pommel routines of the day with a brilliant routine (9.85) as well as solid routines on Vault and Parallel bars. Harry also had a strong Pommel routine, scoring 9.45 and a stylish Floor routine (8.5).
Saturday 5th November saw the Club Level 2 competition, where 3 of our boys where involved in the team, Kian Keogh, Charles Gardner and Jack Reyes. Kian led the way with brilliant performances on the Floor (9.1), Pommel (9.2), Vault (9.9) and PPP (8.55). Charlie also produced a very stylish floor routine which was the 3rd highest score of the competition (9.15), as well as strong performances on Vault (9.65) and High Bar (8.7). Jack scored brilliantly on a much improved vault for him (9.4) and had solid performances on Floor (8.1) and PPP (8.1). After a huge team effort, the team placed in 2nd place, winning the Silver medal, less than a mark off gold! Huge congratulations to the boys and their coach, Jonathan Reyes.
Saturday also saw Luke Harrington and Liam Jury compete at Club and Elite Level 4 respectively. Luke contributed to the team with a fine performance on rings (8.4) and vault (8.95). Liam Jury overcame some prior nerves with strong performances on Vault (8.925), APP (9.1) and the 3rd highest score on PPP (8.9).
On the Sunday, Niall Storer competed in the Elite Level 1 team. Niall built on both the regional selection trial and the London Open with a confident performance and particularly strong performances on Pommel (9.05) and Vault (9.0). Colbi also built on previous competitions with an assured performance on floor (8.6), pommel (9.225) and vault (9.45), with a very strong high-bar routine (9.0).
Congratulations to all gymnasts and coaches involved!
