Four Okehampton Flyers gymnasts represented the South West at the Inter-Regional Challenge Cup Final at the Utilita Arena, Birmingham, a British Gymnastics national final for regional level gymnasts.
Magnus Goudge and Freya Simmons represented the South West in trampolining and Emily Szwanc and Adela Wrzecionko represented the South West in double mini trampoline (DMT).
It was Magnus, Freya and Emily’s first time competing for the South West squad, and Adela’s third.
Kya Trant, Molly Thorn, Amelie West and Eliza Luke also qualified as first reserves.
The gymnasts did the South West proud, with superb passes and routines, including a 6th place for Magnus and a 9th for Emily.
All of the gymnasts earned their place on the South West squad by competing in two South West qualifiers and qualifying for the South West final. The top two in each age group and grade at the South West final were selected for the South West team, and Magnus, Emily, Adela and Freya all won gold at the South West final.
In addition to their regular training at the club, to prepare for the competition they attended a South West training day in Poole and an orientation training session the day before the national competition to get used to competing in such a large arena.
The gymnasts are now working towards competitions for the new upcoming season.