Lewis gymnasts compete in Inverness
Published Date:
06 November 2008
AT THE beginning of November 2008 male and female gymnasts from the Isle of Lewis, Elgin, Forres, Kingussie, Caithness, and Shetland met with the Inverness Gymnastics Club at the Inverness Leisure Centre for the fifth Highlands and Islands Floor and Vaulting Competition.
Since its inception the competition has grown with nearly 200 gymnasts competing this year on the two pieces of apparatus.
Due to the numbers there were three sequenced rotations of performing gymnastic routines from 10am until 4pm.
Individuals and team awards were recognised for the various categories, which were based upon age and experience levels.
Whilst girls gymnastics continues in its popularity the number of young boys competing remains steady with 16 boys from Inverness, Elgin, Shetland, Lewis and Kingussie competing.
Boys gymnastics improves core strength, discipline, control and flexibility aiding them with any other sports in which they partake, both now and in their future.
The level of parental support was impressive with enthusiastic applause rippled through the auditorium.
There were also occasional gasps when a gymnast failed to land on their feet following the execution of a particularly difficult move or vault.
For full report see next week's 'Gazette'.
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06 November 2008 10:54 AM
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