Clackmannanshire's gymnasts qualify for national competition
Published 15 Dec 2011 08:00
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Gymnastic teams from four local primary schools and two secondary schools have qualified to represent Clackmannanshire at the National Schools Gymnastics Championships next spring.
Tillicoultry, Park, Craigbank and Clackmannan primary schools will join Alva Academy and Lornshill Academy at the Scottish schools finals at the Bells Sports Centre, Perth, on Sunday 18 March 2012.
The young gymnasts won their place at the national event following success at the Clackmannanshire Schools Gymnastics Championships, held at Alva Academy.
After routines performed by 230 youngsters, representing 12 primary and four secondary schools, Tillicoultry PS C Team, Craigbank PS A Team, Balfron HS C Team and Alva Academy B Team took top honours in the four main competition categories.
Competition was fierce in all categories, especially at primary level 1, where 155 young gymnasts, all of whom are relatively new to the sport, vied for top spot.
Councillor Bobby McGill, deputy leader and spokesman for sport said, "The championships were a great success and there was certainly no shortage of talent on show. We were delighted to see more than 700 supporters including parents, family and friends in attendance, who helped create a tremendous atmosphere of encouragement for the children.
"We are also very grateful to the array of school staff, PE teachers, coaches, Young Ambassadors and Young leaders as well as Hillfoots Gymnastics Club and the Scottish Gymnastics Association, who supplied the judges, without whom the event would not have been possible."
There are many opportunities in Clackmannanshire for young people to further their interest and skill in gymnastics, including Alloa Gymnastics Club, Hillfoots Gymnastics Club, Aero Gymnastics Club, Wee County Vaulters and sports development classes in many of the schools.
Clackmannanshire Schools Gymnastic Championships Results:
Primary Level 1 - 1st Tillicoultry PS C Team 78.2 points, 2nd Park PS A Team 76.8 points, 3rd Tillicoultry PS D Team 76.6 points.
Primary Level 2 - 1st Craigbank PS A Team 84.55 points, 2nd Sunny/Clacks PS Team 83.65 points, 3rd Strathdevon PS C Team 81.1 points.
Secondary Level 1 - 1st Balfron HS C Team 80.15 points, 2nd Alva Academy A Team 78.4 points, 3rd Lornshill Academy C Team 75.4 points.
Secondary Level 2 - 1st Alva Academy B Team 88.6 points, 2nd Lornshill Academy A Team 85.15 points, 3rd Alloa Academy A Team 84.45 points
Qualifying Schools to represent Clackmannanshire at the National Schools Gymnastics Championships in Perth on Sunday 18 March 2012:
Primary Level 1 - Tillicoultry PS Team C and Park PS Team A.
Primary Level 2 - Craigbank PS Team A and Clackmannan PS Team A.
Secondary Level 1 - Alva Academy Team A and Lornshill Academy Team C.
Secondary Level 2 - Alva Academy Team B and Lornshill Academy Team A.
This article appeared in Alloa & Hillfoots Advertiser 14 Dec 11
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