Grade 2 National Championships & National Synchro Championships

Both of these events took place last weekend in Hull and saw some excellent results for us.

Hannah McCann in just her third Grade 2 competition came 4th out of over 50 competitors in the under-13 group and Kensie Sherlock in just her second grade 2 came 7th out of over 20 finalists in the under-11 group. What might they have done if they had had some experience?

The previous day the synchro championships had taken place and saw Scott Gregory & Matthew Wright win the mens competition to become National Men's Synchro Champions!

Shortlists for 2007 Awards Evening

We are delighted to announce the shortlists for our awards evening being held on 7th December as follows:

Volunteer of the Year

• Andrea Nicholls,
  

• Olive Law,


• Tina Page
  

Most Improved Bouncer of the Year (based on 2007 age group)

Under 9 Kendra Sherlock Lauren Benbrick-Taylor Megan Gannon Tegan Roycroft	Under 11 Abigail Spink Joseph Dulieu-Hasler Kensie Sherlock Rebecca Martin
Under 13 Hannah McCann Harry Gannon Heidi Bartlett Kallum Sherlock	Under 15 Georgia Walker Lauren Wylie Natasha Holme Stephen Page
Under 17 Altay Erol Mark Hardiman Scott Gregory Sophie Banks	Over 17 Claire Warren Katie Hurst Rachel Hurst Sarah Manning

World Age Group Competition

Running immediately after the World Championships every two years this competition has 4 age groups, 11-12, 13-14, 15-16 & 17-18 and this year attracted some 1,300 athletes from 35 countries to Quebec.

Three were from our club, one each in the mens 13-14, 15-16 & 17-18 age competitions.

Matthew Wright, in the 17-18 age group was delighted to reach the finals in 5th place and then turned on an excellent routine scoring 22.2+14.6 to take the silver medal overall!

In the 13-14 age group Stephen Page scored 21.5+9.2 to end in 33rd place (of 50+) and some 4.2 points short of a final place.

Scott Gregory fared better in the 15-16 age group scoring 22.0+13.2 to end in 11th place (of 70!) and just 0.3 shy of a final place.

Read Press Release here.

Essex Sports Awards 2007

We were delighted last night to be presented with the runners-up award as 'highly recommended' in the Club of the Year category of these awards. The award ceremony took place at the exclusive Waterfront Place Restaurant in Chelmsford with more than 200 dignitaries, athletes, coaches and others involved in sports in Essex attending. Representing our club were Olive Law, Lisa & Hannah McCann, Harumi & Natasha Holme and Sharon & Gemma Phillips (Natasha, Gemma & Hannah pictured).

Read Press Release here.

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GymMark Presentation

We were pleased to welcome BG's Regional Development Officer, Lynsey Mealham, to our session last night to present us with our GymMark plaque. Pictured are Lynsey with Dave and a number of our members who were able to attend for the occasion. This plaque is awarded as accreditation of the high standards we maintain. To find out more check out our Press Release here.

Jack Petchey - September winner

We were delighted to have Hannah Davies, reigning world 17-18 synchro champion (until next weekend as she reminds us) to present the September award. This award was given for an all-round contribution at our eighth Brentwood Open; helping provide officials' refreshments all morning, Lauren Wylie went on to perform to her best attaining a podium place, thereby contributing to a team win and also achieved new Personal Best scores. Well done Lauren!