Fromeside Gymnastics club enjoy success in Magical Classic in Florida (From Gazette Series)

Fromeside Gymnastics club enjoy success in Magical Classic in Florida

8:00am Saturday 27th February 2010 in

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THE five gymnasts from Fromeside gymnastics club exceeded expectations at the Magical Classic competition in Florida. The youngsters with limited experience have returned home with a haul of medals and two trophies for their routines on floor, vault, asymmetric bars and beam.

Twelve-year-old Laoishe Maccana won a trophy for coming third overall.

She also won four medals for second on a-bars, second on floor, sixth on vault and sixth on beam. Lauren Elliott, 12, won a trophy for coming fifth overall, and also won two medals for fourth on beam, fourth on floor and came eighth on vault. Twelve-year-old Jessica Summerell won two medals for seventh on floor and 11th overall. Amy Palmer, 10, won two medals for seventh on beam and 12th overall.

Nine-year-old Saoirse Maccana won a medal for 14th overall.

Travelling coach, Kim Whittingham said: “I am very proud of the girls, they worked really hard prior to and during the trip and competed well in their first competition abroad. “All the girls had a fantastic time and were rewarded not only with medals for their hard work but also with visits to Universal Studios and Sea World. “We would like to thank Asda, Tesco, Morrisons, Somerfield and AXA Sun Life for their help with fundraising towards this trip.” For information on gymnastics classes please contact 01454776873.