British Championships results
It was another fantastic weekend for Esprit's elite rhythmic gymnasts who were at Fenton Manor, Stoke on Trent, for the British Championships.
Bought forward to the last weekend in June, from the normal November, there was added pressure on all the gymnasts this year, as they had 6 months less preparation and to make things even harder, several of Esprit's gymnasts were moving up in age.
This didn't stop the girls turning in some exceptional performances along with some unexpected results.
Under 11's saw young Gabriela Caruso confirm herself as a bright prospect with a third consecutive year in the medals. Bronze in the all-around competition, followed up by two incredible Silvers (rope & ball) on day two, the apparatus championships.
At under 12, Maya Lucas was a creditable 5th, which helped her qualify for day two and her own fantastic bronze in the ball competition.
The Junior section saw one of the largest ever entry lists, with 25 of the country's top gymnasts competing for honours. Esprit's Gemma Rand and Hannah Curtis equipped themselves extremely well, in a strong field, with 16th & 13th respectively.
Competing against the large field of experienced Junior's, Laura confirmed her position as one of the country's most exciting prospects by claiming Bronze in the overall competition. She then went in to day two and won another three Bronze's (rope, clubs & ball) and a 4th (hoop) to cap an exceptional weekend.
It was then the turn of the Senior's and Jade Faulkner, competing at the highest level for the first time. Her International experience showed, with four solid routines that ensured she claimed her first Senior overall Bronze medal.
Day two again proved why she has recently been a regular in the British team, as she went on to claim two more Bronze medals (rope & hoop) and impressive 4th placings in Ribbon and Ball.
A great weekend, impressive organisation, excellent comparing by Jon Hewlett (parent of Esprit Gymnasts) and most of all exceptional performances by every single Esprit gymnast. Brilliant girls, you are a credit to yourselves and your club, we are all extremely proud of you all.
Bought forward to the last weekend in June, from the normal November, there was added pressure on all the gymnasts this year, as they had 6 months less preparation and to make things even harder, several of Esprit's gymnasts were moving up in age.
This didn't stop the girls turning in some exceptional performances along with some unexpected results.
Under 11's saw young Gabriela Caruso confirm herself as a bright prospect with a third consecutive year in the medals. Bronze in the all-around competition, followed up by two incredible Silvers (rope & ball) on day two, the apparatus championships.
At under 12, Maya Lucas was a creditable 5th, which helped her qualify for day two and her own fantastic bronze in the ball competition.
The Junior section saw one of the largest ever entry lists, with 25 of the country's top gymnasts competing for honours. Esprit's Gemma Rand and Hannah Curtis equipped themselves extremely well, in a strong field, with 16th & 13th respectively.
It was then the turn of 3 times British Champion Laura Halford who returned some unexpected and astonishing results. Moving up from the under 12 section, straight into her first ever Junior Championships and competing against some older and exceptional young gymnasts, Laura exceed all expectations by securing a hat full of medals to add to her growing collection.
Competing against the large field of experienced Junior's, Laura confirmed her position as one of the country's most exciting prospects by claiming Bronze in the overall competition. She then went in to day two and won another three Bronze's (rope, clubs & ball) and a 4th (hoop) to cap an exceptional weekend.
It was then the turn of the Senior's and Jade Faulkner, competing at the highest level for the first time. Her International experience showed, with four solid routines that ensured she claimed her first Senior overall Bronze medal.
Day two again proved why she has recently been a regular in the British team, as she went on to claim two more Bronze medals (rope & hoop) and impressive 4th placings in Ribbon and Ball.
A great weekend, impressive organisation, excellent comparing by Jon Hewlett (parent of Esprit Gymnasts) and most of all exceptional performances by every single Esprit gymnast. Brilliant girls, you are a credit to yourselves and your club, we are all extremely proud of you all.
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