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Regional and County Squad 2023 selection
Congratulations to 16 of our gymnasts whose outstanding competition and training results have earned them a place on squads for the 2023 year. This is the largest number of gymnasts Gymtopia has ever had on both regional and county squad. The hard work of the gymnasts and coaches has not gone unnoticed in our region. The club is going from strength to strength!
Northern Hope Gymnastics June McKenna Memorial 2022
Gymtopia had a fantastic time at the Northern Hope Gymnastics Memorial in memory of June McKenna. Proceeds were raised in support of St. Benedicts Hospice and Gymtopia could not be more honored to be a part of this competition and support this cause. Gymtopia had a great day and showed clean routines. Our gymnasts had a great time playing with the jubilee themes props and showing support to their team mates and gymnasts from other clubs. All of our gymnasts came away with an overall placing in every level entered. Our very own Gymtopia superstar Lucy was even on hand to help present the medals.
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Development
This was the first time the development group had the opportunity to compete a floor routine with music. The girls smashed it and remembered their routines and skills so well for being 6&7 years old.
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Level 7 8years
Martha and Amelia had excellent showings and came 2nd & 3rd overall. Both girls have been working super hard on their presentation and it definitely showed!
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Level 7 & Level 5
This was the first competition for 2 of our boys squad. Ethan and Blake smashed both their levels and both came away with gold overall.
It was gold all around as both Nicole and Lexi won their categories too! Excellent job girls!
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Level 6
In the level 6 9years competition, Elizabeth came 1st and Neve came 2nd. In the 11 & over competition Layla managed a 2nd place finish and Abigail a 3rd place finish. Well don girls Gymtopia are so proud!
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Gymtopia Gymnasts
Our superstar Gymtopia gymnast and supporter Lucy came by to watch the competition, support her sister and team mates. Lucy even helped present the medals. Lucy we love your support!
National, Development and Compulsory Grades 2022
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Leah to National Finals
Congratulations to National 3 gymnast Leah who placed overall 2nd securing a space to represent the North of England at the National Finals in Stoke in June. Leah will compete against the best gymnasts in the country for her level. Well done Leah we are all super proud. Go smash it!
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National & Development
Successful grading for all of our national, development and compulsory gymnasts. We are all super proud of your hard work to achieve passes and above.
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Lucy to National Finals
Lucy Jo qualified for national finals for the second time. This time for National 2. Lucy has worked super hard to regain and improve on her skills to compete at national 2, an extremely challenging level for her. Lucy you take every challenge head on. We are super pleased for you!
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Gymtopia's first compulsory gymnast
Congratulations to Nancy, Gymtopia’s first compulsory level gymnast. Compulsory is the hardest grading level to follow for Artistic gymnastics. Nancy not only competed in compulsory 4 but absolutely smashed it and managed a second place overall. Nancy has been preparing for this level for over a year. We are so proud Nancy and excited to see what you manage next.
Regional Grades 2022
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Regional Grades
Gymtopia had an excellent showing at Regional grades 2022. Congrats to all of our gymnast, the all passed with flying colours!
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Orange group
Our Orange group had a fantastic competition, their first since before lockdown. Every gymnast placed on at least one event, which is a fantastic achievement given the time away from grades.
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Aqua group
This was the first grades competition for all of our Aqua group. Some of these gymnasts have only competed a handful times and showed their fantastic style and class on the competition floor.
North Grades 2022
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First Competition for our Mini artistic
Our Mini Artistic gymnasts had a fantastic time at their first competition. They showed great routines and presentation and showed great support of each other.
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Intermediate Artistic
This was the first competition for some of our artistic gymnasts ever. For some of our older gymnasts it was only their second ever competition.
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Intermediate Artistic
This was our intermediate gymnast’s first grade competition. They showed great determination competing at their level and showed super support of one another throughout the day.
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North Grade 6, 9 years & North Grade 5, 9 years
Our mini artistic gymnasts showed some fantastic performances over the day. Well done girls!
Matilda: 3rd floor & 6th bars
Erin: 3rd Vault, 4th bars
Abbie: 4th floor
Maggie:4th vault, 1st bars, 6th beam, 5th overall
Holly: 2nd vault, 6th overall
Lauren: 3rd vault, 3rd bars, 5th beam, 5th floor & 5th overall
Evie: vault 1st, beam 1st, bars 1st, floor 4th & overall 2nd
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North Grade 5, 11 and under & North Grade 11 and under4
This was Willows first competition with Gymtopia and only the second for both Amelie and Jess. Gymtopia are incredibly proud of the girls attitude and sportsmanship at the competition.
Amelie: 5th vault, 6th bars, 6th beam, 3rd floor & overall 5th
Jessica: 3rd vault & 4th floor
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North Grade 4, 12 and over & North Grade 2 open age
Our older Intermediate gymnasts did a fantastic job of their routines in hard age categories, first time competing double bar routines for all three gymnasts after only joining the artistic group in 2021. Gymtopia couldn’t be any prouder.
Hannah: 2nd vault & 3rd beam
Imogen: 4th vault, 3rd bars, 5th beam & 5th overall
Holly: 3rd vault & 4th floor
County Squad
Congratulations to our pink group gymnasts: Poppy G., Amelia H. and Esmay F. who have been added to county squad.
Amelia attended a trial day where she was selected based on her fantastic testing results and Esmay and Poppy were selected after excellent progress with their training.
Well done to all three gymnasts, Gymtopia is super proud of you all, keep up the hard work!
Pink events competition
On Sunday 13th February our squad gymnasts headed to the pink events competition hosted by South Durham. Gymtopia are super proud of all of our gymnasts and their performances.
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Level 7 9 years Champion
Congratulations to Elizabeth our level 7, 9 years champion. Elizabeth had some fantastic performances including a 1st on floor and 3rd on vault to become the pink events level 7, 9 years old champion.
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Level 6 12+ Champion
Huge well done to Lola our level 6, 12 years + champion. Lola had an amazing competition, sweeping up with a gold on floor and a gold on vault to become the pink events 12 years+ level 6 champion.
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Level 7, 8 years and 9 years
Gymtopia’s level 7 gymnasts performed amazingly throughout the competition. Special mention to Neve, Amelia, Lucy and Martha who competed for the very first time. Well done to Amelia, 4th on vault, 6th on floor, 5th overall. Martha 5th on floor, 5th on vault and 6th overall. Lucy 1st on floor, 4th overall. Neve 5th on vault, 2nd on floor and 2nd overall.
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Level 6 and Level 5
Gymtopia had one gymnast compete in the level 5 competition, well done to Lexi who managed to secure overall 2nd after a fantastic 3rd on vault and 5th on floor. In the Level 6 competition, as well as overall champion Lola, Gymtopia also had 2 more fantastic performances. Super job from Evie placing 3rd on vault, 2nd on floor and 2nd overall. And super job from Layla who also had beautiful performances at the weekend with a superb 6th place on vault.
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Level 7, 11 and under & 12+
Congratulations to both Nicole and Abigail in their level 7 competitions. In the 12 and over age category, Nicole came 4th on vault, 5th on floor and 5th overall. And in the 11 and under age category Abigail came 5th on vault, 2nd on floor and 3rd overall.
County Squad Selection
Congratulations to: Millie, Billie, Charlotte, Leah, Hollie, Zoe, Lucy H and Katie who have all been selected for County squad for the year 2022. The club is extremely proud of you all for gaining a place and your hard work to get there. The gymnasts were selected due to their competition results and displaying some fantastic gymnastics during 2021.
Regional Squad selection
Congratulations to Ellie and Nancy who have both been reselected for North regional squad for the year 2022. The club is extremely proud of you both and your hard work to get there. The gymnasts were selected due to their competition results and displaying some fantastic gymnastics during 2021.
A Roaring Success
Christmas Display 2021
Congratulations to our gymnasts who attended the final regional squad of the year for 2021. Nancy and Ellie were selected for the 2021 squad after previous successful testing, they trained throughout the year alongside other top gymnasts of their age group in the region.
The girls were also joined by Annabel and Amelia who were being tested as potential gymnasts to join the 2022 squad. Both girls did fantastic and show cased all their hard work in the gym and out of it.
Last Regional squad of the year.
Congratulations to our fantastic gymnasts who competed at North Voluntary levels 2021
For a number of our gymnasts this was the first time taking to the competition floor since 2019. For others this was the first ever time competing. Gymtopia are extremely proud of all of our gymnasts and their show stopping performances.
Gymtopia gymnasts placed in every category entered!! All of the coaches and the club are proud of how much work and determination everyone placed into their training since coming back to the gym in April. Many of our gymnasts had to regain skills and confidence in training some and even managed to add in a few upgrades to routines. Work ethic has been second to none especially with the lead up to competitions. Well done everyone!