Sports Acro Coach Required

Tolworth are looking for a Sports Acro coach to work with our successful Acro Team.

We are looking for someone who has a minimum of a Level 2 qualification, and has energy and motivation to work with the team.

Please contact the club on 0208 397 3111 if you are interested.

Tolworth are looking for a Sports Acro coach to work with our successful Acro Team. We are looking for someone who has a minimum of a Level 2 qualification, and has energy and motivation to work with the team. Please contact the club on 0208 397 3111 if you are interested.

Recreational Adult class information

Our appologies but with immediate effect we are having to cancel the Monday 8:30pm-9:30pm adult class.

Wednesday and Saturday classes remain the same.

Our appologies but with immediate effect we are having to cancel the Monday 8:30pm-9:30pm adult class. Wednesday and Saturday classes remain the same.

Trampoline Squad News

All the squad are continuing to work very hard through the extended summer training taking place.

Special mentions to:

Grace - She now has 2 double somersaults in her routine, taking her to a new tariff of 8.0

Charlie - Now has a double somersault in her routine, with a new tariff of 7.0

Jess.M. - Now has a double somersault in her routine and a new tariff of 6.7, not bad for an 11 year old!

Jess.P. ( who has just turned 10) has also inceased the difficulty of her routine to a 6.1 tariff.

Everyone is looking forwards to the Surrey Championships in Septmeber as it is one of the only competitions that we get to go to together as a whole squad.

All the squad are continuing to work very hard through the extended summer training taking place. Special mentions to: Grace - She now has 2 double somersaults in her routine, taking her to a new tariff of 8.0 Charlie - Now has a double somersault in her routine, with a new tariff of 7.0 Jess.M. - Now has a double somersault in her routine and a new tariff of 6.7, not bad for an 11 year old! Jess.P. ( who has just turned 10) has also inceased the difficulty of her routine to a 6.1 tariff. Everyone is looking forwards to the Surrey Championships in Septmeber as it is one of the only competitions that we get to go to together as a whole squad.

Trampoline Squad News

Late congratulations to Jess.P. and Jess.M. who were members of the Kingston London Youth Games Trampolining Team for this year. The team finished overall in 2nd Place. Well done.

Also, they recieved news last week that they both scored highly enough at the British Championships to stay at their current grade for 2009.

Welcome to Kirsty, who has recently joined the squad and has settled in very quickly.

Bouncer of the month:

June = Charlie

Birthdays:

Happy Birthday to Amy who was 19 on the 12th July.

Late congratulations to Jess.P. and Jess.M. who were members of the Kingston London Youth Games Trampolining Team for this year. The team finished overall in 2nd Place. Well done. Also, they recieved news last week that they both scored highly enough at the British Championships to stay at their current grade for 2009. Welcome to Kirsty, who has recently joined the squad and has settled in very quickly. Bouncer of the month: June = Charlie Birthdays: Happy Birthday to Amy who was 19 on the 12th July.

Recreation members do Tolworth proud at LYG to

Further to the news and results from the London Youth Games competition, Tolworth had some Recreational gymnasts who competed for Kingston in the Floor and Vault discipline.

For the Girls Team:

Phillipa Cope
Rosie Palfrey
Miranda Smith
Isis Foster
Annabel Jones
Aimee Hunt

who achieved an overall team placement of 14th

For the Boys Team:

Oscar Abdullah
Owen Downie
Lewis Downie
Anand Desai

who achieved an overall team placement of 9th

Fantastic to see some of our Recreational Gymnasts being recognised for all their hard work and commitment.

WELL DONE EVERYONE!!

Further to the news and results from the London Youth Games competition, Tolworth had some Recreational gymnasts who competed for Kingston in the Floor and Vault discipline. For the Girls Team: Phillipa Cope Rosie Palfrey Miranda Smith Isis Foster Annabel Jones Aimee Hunt who achieved an overall team placement of 14th For the Boys Team: Oscar Abdullah Owen Downie Lewis Downie Anand Desai who achieved an overall team placement of 9th Fantastic to see some of our Recreational Gymnasts being recognised for all their hard work and commitment. WELL DONE EVERYONE!!

Trampoline Squad

Congratulations to Jess.P. Jess.M. Abi, Christy, Antony,Charlie and Grace who all competed at the Trampoline British Championships on July 5th & 6th at the NIA in Birmingham.

All squad members competed very well at this high level competition.

Charlie and Jess.P. did especially well, both finishing in the top 10 in their age groups. Charlie missed out on the final by only 0.1!!

Jess.P finished in 10th place and Charlie was 9th.

It was a special day for Christy as it was her 14th Birthday!

Well done to the whole squad.

Congratulations to Jess.P. Jess.M. Abi, Christy, Antony,Charlie and Grace who all competed at the Trampoline British Championships on July 5th & 6th at the NIA in Birmingham. All squad members competed very well at this high level competition. Charlie and Jess.P. did especially well, both finishing in the top 10 in their age groups. Charlie missed out on the final by only 0.1!! Jess.P finished in 10th place and Charlie was 9th. It was a special day for Christy as it was her 14th Birthday! Well done to the whole squad.

Sports Acro Team

Tumblers Hetty Hopkinson and Jasmine Waters tumbled their way to a Silver and Bronze medal last Sunday at Hollington.

Frankie Tait scored highly on her first two runs,but a fall put her out of the medals.

Well done to all 3 girls!

Tumblers Hetty Hopkinson and Jasmine Waters tumbled their way to a Silver and Bronze medal last Sunday at Hollington. Frankie Tait scored highly on her first two runs,but a fall put her out of the medals. Well done to all 3 girls!

British Championships - Great Results

Megan Thomson and Lily Peake of the Senior Women`s Team achieved great results this weekend at the British Championships.

Megan came a fantastic 13th overall, and 5th on floor which secured her a place in the floor final on Sunday where she came 7th.

Within the junior section, to come within the top 20 is excellent, so to reach 13th place overall and 5th in the Floor gaining a 7th place in the floor final is a phenomenal achievement.

Well done to Megan`s team mate Lily Peake, who competed for the first time at the British Championships and came 24th overall executing a terrific vault.

Well done girls!!


To get to the British Championships gymnasts need to qualify over 4 arduous years.

Megan Thomson and Lily Peake of the Senior Women`s Team achieved great results this weekend at the British Championships. Megan came a fantastic 13th overall, and 5th on floor which secured her a place in the floor final on Sunday where she came 7th. Within the junior section, to come within the top 20 is excellent, so to reach 13th place overall and 5th in the Floor gaining a 7th place in the floor final is a phenomenal achievement. Well done to Megan`s team mate Lily Peake, who competed for the first time at the British Championships and came 24th overall executing a terrific vault. Well done girls!! To get to the British Championships gymnasts need to qualify over 4 arduous years.

What a weekend!

This weekend was the London Youth Games.One of the biggest Youth Sporting events in the UK.

Tolworth had gymnasts representing various Boroughs and achieved excellent results.

A huge congratulations to Alice Matthews who represented the Borough of Merton and obtained an Individual Gold medal positioning. This was out of 105 gymnasts.

Alice successfully competed her Tkatchev on Bars. Brilliant!

Kingston Girls team placed 6th with:

Caroline Jones - placed 6th individually overall
Lily Coleman
Katie Jetten
Nicola Hudson and
Rebecca Corbett

Sutton Girls Team Placed 7th with:

Olivia Jones
Pheobe Gibson
Lily Peake - placed 7th individually overall
Georgina D`Arcey
Kingston Boys Team placed Silver with:

Chris O`Connor - placed 6th individually overall
Edmund Figueiredo - placed 7th individually overall
Archie Kennedy-Dyson
Alex Pollard
William Wilson

Reserve for the team: Hector Kennedy-Dyson

Well done to Thomas Brooks for his first competition entry representing the Borough of Sutton.

This weekend was the London Youth Games.One of the biggest Youth Sporting events in the UK. Tolworth had gymnasts representing various Boroughs and achieved excellent results. A huge congratulations to Alice Matthews who represented the Borough of Merton and obtained an Individual Gold medal positioning. This was out of 105 gymnasts. Alice successfully competed her Tkatchev on Bars. Brilliant! Kingston Girls team placed 6th with: Caroline Jones - placed 6th individually overall Lily Coleman Katie Jetten Nicola Hudson and Rebecca Corbett Sutton Girls Team Placed 7th with: Olivia Jones Pheobe Gibson Lily Peake - placed 7th individually overall Georgina D`Arcey Kingston Boys Team placed Silver with: Chris O`Connor - placed 6th individually overall Edmund Figueiredo - placed 7th individually overall Archie Kennedy-Dyson Alex Pollard William Wilson Reserve for the team: Hector Kennedy-Dyson Well done to Thomas Brooks for his first competition entry representing the Borough of Sutton.

Display Team News

Last weekend the display team headed off to Dublin, Ireland, for the Irish Fleadh (Festival). Both routines went very well and were well recieved by the audience on both days.

Sunday was a very sad day for the whole team as it was the last display for Hana and Olivia as they are off to University. Both are original members of the team and we will be very sorry to see them go.

Well done to the whole team for another successful fesitval.

Last weekend the display team headed off to Dublin, Ireland, for the Irish Fleadh (Festival). Both routines went very well and were well recieved by the audience on both days. Sunday was a very sad day for the whole team as it was the last display for Hana and Olivia as they are off to University. Both are original members of the team and we will be very sorry to see them go. Well done to the whole team for another successful fesitval.

Coaching News

Two of our coaches were away this weekend taking their HPC, (High Performance Coach) qualification.

Simon Gale took his Mens Artistic exam and Carla Gale for Womens Artistic. Both coaches passed.

We now have 4 HPC qualified coaches here at Tolworth.

Two of our coaches were away this weekend taking their HPC, (High Performance Coach) qualification. Simon Gale took his Mens Artistic exam and Carla Gale for Womens Artistic. Both coaches passed. We now have 4 HPC qualified coaches here at Tolworth.

Congratulations Alice

Alice Matthews from our Senior Womens Team competed at the Northern Ireland Championships and achieved Gold medal positioning on Beam, with Silver positioning on Floor, Vault and Bars.

With these outstanding results Alice has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the Northern Europeans to be held in Iceland in October 2008.

CONGRATULATIONS ALICE !!

Alice Matthews from our Senior Womens Team competed at the Northern Ireland Championships and achieved Gold medal positioning on Beam, with Silver positioning on Floor, Vault and Bars. With these outstanding results Alice has been selected to represent Northern Ireland at the Northern Europeans to be held in Iceland in October 2008. CONGRATULATIONS ALICE !!

Congratulations to Caroline Jones

At the British Espoirs Championships last weekend, Caroline who is 13 years of age and in our Senior Womens Squad,came 25th in the Country and 10th in Range & Conditioning. An exceptionally hard routine showing excellent strength and flexibility.

Caroline also had a brilliant Bars routine scoring 10.

Well done Caroline!!

At the British Espoirs Championships last weekend, Caroline who is 13 years of age and in our Senior Womens Squad,came 25th in the Country and 10th in Range & Conditioning. An exceptionally hard routine showing excellent strength and flexibility. Caroline also had a brilliant Bars routine scoring 10. Well done Caroline!!

Trampoline Squad News

Well done to Charlie, who for the first time Judged all day at the Regional Grades 3 & 4 held in Gillingham yesterday. She did a great job.

Tolworth Trampoline Squad had one competitor in the Under 13, Grade 3 group,Demi, who qualified for National Grade 2. Well done Demi!

Bouncer of the Month:

May = Grace Thompson

Birthdays:

June = Jess Painter who was 10 on 9th June.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

Well done to Charlie, who for the first time Judged all day at the Regional Grades 3 & 4 held in Gillingham yesterday. She did a great job. Tolworth Trampoline Squad had one competitor in the Under 13, Grade 3 group,Demi, who qualified for National Grade 2. Well done Demi! Bouncer of the Month: May = Grace Thompson Birthdays: June = Jess Painter who was 10 on 9th June. HAPPY BIRTHDAY !

Tolworth achieve a place with the England Squad

A massive congratulations to Megan Thomson for becoming a member of the England Squad.

England will have around 4 international competitions each year, for which a team is selected from the complete squad each time.

We have everything crossed for you Megan, well done!

Watch this space..............

A massive congratulations to Megan Thomson for becoming a member of the England Squad. England will have around 4 international competitions each year, for which a team is selected from the complete squad each time. We have everything crossed for you Megan, well done! Watch this space..............

Belated Congratulations to our younger Mens Squad

Some of Tolworths younger members of the boys squad represented the South East Region at the National Finals back in May.

This was the first time the club has had more than one boy in the top six at the Elite Grade Finals, which is fantastic.

British Male Juniors are now ranked the top team in Europe ( beating Russia and all the former Eastern block) showing the high standard achieved by the boys.

Elite Grades, Under 9:

Sam Morey = 6th Place

Elite Grades, Under 11:

Jack Neill = also 6th Place.

We also had gymnasts from the under 14 age group compete in the Club Grades. A special " Congratulations" to Ross Morey who improved his rank from 23rd to 9th in one year !

Primary 2, Under 11:

Hector Kennedy-Dyson = 29th Place, Team 5th Place

Intermediate 2, Under 13:

William Wilson = 25th Place, Team 4th place

Intermediate 1, Under 14:

Ross Morey = 9th Place

Some of Tolworths younger members of the boys squad represented the South East Region at the National Finals back in May. This was the first time the club has had more than one boy in the top six at the Elite Grade Finals, which is fantastic. British Male Juniors are now ranked the top team in Europe ( beating Russia and all the former Eastern block) showing the high standard achieved by the boys. Elite Grades, Under 9: Sam Morey = 6th Place Elite Grades, Under 11: Jack Neill = also 6th Place. We also had gymnasts from the under 14 age group compete in the Club Grades. A special " Congratulations" to Ross Morey who improved his rank from 23rd to 9th in one year ! Primary 2, Under 11: Hector Kennedy-Dyson = 29th Place, Team 5th Place Intermediate 2, Under 13: William Wilson = 25th Place, Team 4th place Intermediate 1, Under 14: Ross Morey = 9th Place

Poole Open - Espoir Section

Tolworth`s gymnasts achieved excellent results at the Poole Open on 1st June.
In the Espoir section (12-13 years) Caroline Jones competed secure routines all round. She had no falls but one costly mistake on floor, suffering a 1.5 deduction.
She was very pleased to be able to use this competition to prepare for next week`s British Espoirs Championships.

In the Junior section (14-15 years), Lily Peake competed an excellent bar routine, scoring 9.65, and a good floor and vault, winning the gold medal for the all-round competition.
Sarah Thomson had an unfortunate fall from bars, but otherwise competed well all-round, gaining the silver medal.

Tolworth`s gymnasts achieved excellent results at the Poole Open on 1st June. In the Espoir section (12-13 years) Caroline Jones competed secure routines all round. She had no falls but one costly mistake on floor, suffering a 1.5 deduction. She was very pleased to be able to use this competition to prepare for next week`s British Espoirs Championships. In the Junior section (14-15 years), Lily Peake competed an excellent bar routine, scoring 9.65, and a good floor and vault, winning the gold medal for the all-round competition. Sarah Thomson had an unfortunate fall from bars, but otherwise competed well all-round, gaining the silver medal.

British Teams 2008 -Senior Womens Squad

Congratulations to Alice Mathews, Megan Thomson, Sarah Thomson, Lily Peake and Caroline Jones for the club`s first appearance at the British Teams Championships on 24th May.

Megan and Alice competed excellent bar routines (12.35 and 11.3 respectively), as was Alice`s vault (13.35) and Megan`s floor (12.55).

Caroline, having just come back from a minor injury, competed well and this was a good preparation for the British Espoirs (12-13 years) Championships in two weeks time.

Lily had a secure beam routine and Sarah, also just back into competition, helped the team secure 15th place overall. Had it not been for a couple of costly errors on beam, the team would have finished in a higher position.

Congratulations to Alice Mathews, Megan Thomson, Sarah Thomson, Lily Peake and Caroline Jones for the club`s first appearance at the British Teams Championships on 24th May. Megan and Alice competed excellent bar routines (12.35 and 11.3 respectively), as was Alice`s vault (13.35) and Megan`s floor (12.55). Caroline, having just come back from a minor injury, competed well and this was a good preparation for the British Espoirs (12-13 years) Championships in two weeks time. Lily had a secure beam routine and Sarah, also just back into competition, helped the team secure 15th place overall. Had it not been for a couple of costly errors on beam, the team would have finished in a higher position.

Congratulations Chris O`Connor

Chris O`Connor, a member of our mens squad, represented Ireland in Lausanne Switzerland last weekend in his first Junior Europeans appearance

Chris battled admirably against injury and against other competitors who were at least three years his senior.

Out of 147 competitors, Chris, aged 14, was the second youngest in an event for ages 18 and under. He was set to compete on all apparatus but unfortunately suffered an injury to his heel during training the day before. Consequently Chris couldn`t do floor, vault or high bar due to the high landings.

However, Chris competed well on pommel horse, rings and parallel bars. His best ranking was 80th out of 116 on pommel horse – a fine start at this level of competition and with age on his side.

Chris has gained valuable experience for two years` time when he`ll get the opportunity to compete in this event again.

Also many congratulations to the Great Britain team, who won the event, beating even Russia for the first time ever!

Chris O`Connor, a member of our mens squad, represented Ireland in Lausanne Switzerland last weekend in his first Junior Europeans appearance Chris battled admirably against injury and against other competitors who were at least three years his senior. Out of 147 competitors, Chris, aged 14, was the second youngest in an event for ages 18 and under. He was set to compete on all apparatus but unfortunately suffered an injury to his heel during training the day before. Consequently Chris couldn`t do floor, vault or high bar due to the high landings. However, Chris competed well on pommel horse, rings and parallel bars. His best ranking was 80th out of 116 on pommel horse – a fine start at this level of competition and with age on his side. Chris has gained valuable experience for two years` time when he`ll get the opportunity to compete in this event again. Also many congratulations to the Great Britain team, who won the event, beating even Russia for the first time ever!

Darcey Bussell visits Tolworth Gym Club

Darcey Bussell, retired Royal Ballet Principal Ballerina took time out from her busy schedule whilst visiting London to come to Tolworth Gym Club and view our gymnasts at work.

Darcey now lives in Sydney, Australia with her family.

To view photos of Darcey with our Gymnasts please go to our Photo Gallery.

Darcey Bussell, retired Royal Ballet Principal Ballerina took time out from her busy schedule whilst visiting London to come to Tolworth Gym Club and view our gymnasts at work. Darcey now lives in Sydney, Australia with her family. To view photos of Darcey with our Gymnasts please go to our Photo Gallery.

Trampoline Squad News

Congratulations to two of the squads members on making the 2008 London Youth Games team.
Jess.P. is in the team made up of 4 jumpers who will compete,with Jess.M. making it as a reserve jumper.

On Tuesday 29th April the squad completed a sponsored bounce and in 1 hours they completed a dizzy 2172 somersaults!!

Good luck to all Grade 1 & 2`s who are competing in the National competition of the year in Birmingham. This is the last chance to gain qualifying scores for the Nationals which take place in July.

Bouncer of the month:

March = Sian

April = Jess P

Birthdays:

Happy Birthday Sophie who was 13 on the 5th May

Congratulations to two of the squads members on making the 2008 London Youth Games team. Jess.P. is in the team made up of 4 jumpers who will compete,with Jess.M. making it as a reserve jumper. On Tuesday 29th April the squad completed a sponsored bounce and in 1 hours they completed a dizzy 2172 somersaults!! Good luck to all Grade 1 & 2`s who are competing in the National competition of the year in Birmingham. This is the last chance to gain qualifying scores for the Nationals which take place in July. Bouncer of the month: March = Sian April = Jess P Birthdays: Happy Birthday Sophie who was 13 on the 5th May

Display Team News

The team are currently preparing a new Trampette routine for their visit to Ireland in June.

One of the newest team members, Caiomle, won the `Team Member of the Month` award for April.

Caiomle is currently learning a standing tuck back for a trick in the new routine.

The team are currently preparing a new Trampette routine for their visit to Ireland in June. One of the newest team members, Caiomle, won the `Team Member of the Month` award for April. Caiomle is currently learning a standing tuck back for a trick in the new routine.

Mens Squad News

Congratulations to our Mens Artistic Squad who competed last weekends in Huelva, Spain

All the boys finished in the top half of the rankings, crowned by a superb performance from Minesh Desai, who took overall Bronze medal position.

Tolworth also proved their dominance on Pommel.
Minesh came first, Chris O`Connor second and Ross Morey fourth, all beating a Spanish National team member, who was 8th in the world on high bar.

Minesh also took Silver on P-Bars, but was unlucky to miss out on the medals on High Bar by just 0.1, even though he was the only gymnast of the day to catch his “release-and-catch” move.

Alex Pollard had his best competition for a long time, coming 9th overall, whilst Ed Figueiredo had an unlucky day, but demonstrated some improved skills, which will help him to do better next time.

Well done to all the gymnasts

Congratulations to our Mens Artistic Squad who competed last weekends in Huelva, Spain All the boys finished in the top half of the rankings, crowned by a superb performance from Minesh Desai, who took overall Bronze medal position. Tolworth also proved their dominance on Pommel. Minesh came first, Chris O`Connor second and Ross Morey fourth, all beating a Spanish National team member, who was 8th in the world on high bar. Minesh also took Silver on P-Bars, but was unlucky to miss out on the medals on High Bar by just 0.1, even though he was the only gymnast of the day to catch his “release-and-catch” move. Alex Pollard had his best competition for a long time, coming 9th overall, whilst Ed Figueiredo had an unlucky day, but demonstrated some improved skills, which will help him to do better next time. Well done to all the gymnasts

Trampoline Squad News

We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to raise money buy buying cakes at our cake sale for us to compete at a competition in Portugal.

Our first sale raised £89 and this second sale has now raised a further £100. THank you!

CONGRATULATIONS:

Antony and Jess.P. who did really well at the Grade 2 competition in Cardiff on 19th April.
* See results on competition page. *

BIRTHDAYS:

Rhian was 12 on the 9th April

Happy Birthday Rhian.

We would like to thank everyone who has helped us to raise money buy buying cakes at our cake sale for us to compete at a competition in Portugal. Our first sale raised £89 and this second sale has now raised a further £100. THank you! CONGRATULATIONS: Antony and Jess.P. who did really well at the Grade 2 competition in Cardiff on 19th April. * See results on competition page. * BIRTHDAYS: Rhian was 12 on the 9th April Happy Birthday Rhian.

Well done to our Marathon Mum !

One of Tolworth`s Acrobatic gymnasts mums bravely ran, and completed the huge challenge of the London Marathon last Sunday in 5 and a half hours.

From all of us here at the club a big "Congratulations" to Iona Leppards mum.Everyone here has gone for a quick lie down after just thinking about it!!

One of Tolworth`s Acrobatic gymnasts mums bravely ran, and completed the huge challenge of the London Marathon last Sunday in 5 and a half hours. From all of us here at the club a big "Congratulations" to Iona Leppards mum.Everyone here has gone for a quick lie down after just thinking about it!!

Congratulations Team Gym

Our four teams competed in the British Championships held in Gloucester this weekend.

Tolworths Senior Women became British Champions for the 2nd year running and are now going to be representing Great Britian in the Europeans in October.

The clubs Senior Men also claimed the British title and recieved the loudest cheer of the day for their floor.

The Primary`s and Juniors both came 7th in their very tough categories.The scores from 4th - 8th in both categories were very close.Both teams are showing vast improvements and over the next few years will be teams to look out for!!

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TEAMS, AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS THAT CAME DOWN TO CHEER US ALL ON.

Our four teams competed in the British Championships held in Gloucester this weekend. Tolworths Senior Women became British Champions for the 2nd year running and are now going to be representing Great Britian in the Europeans in October. The clubs Senior Men also claimed the British title and recieved the loudest cheer of the day for their floor. The Primary`s and Juniors both came 7th in their very tough categories.The scores from 4th - 8th in both categories were very close.Both teams are showing vast improvements and over the next few years will be teams to look out for!! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL TEAMS, AND THANK YOU TO ALL THE SUPPORTERS THAT CAME DOWN TO CHEER US ALL ON.

GOOD LUCK TEAMS

Four of Tolworths teams are competing in the British Team Gymm Championships on Saturday in Gloucester.

All the staff and coaches want to wish them all GOOD LUCK!!

Four of Tolworths teams are competing in the British Team Gymm Championships on Saturday in Gloucester. All the staff and coaches want to wish them all GOOD LUCK!!

Megan & Sarah achieve their goals

Megan and Sarah travelled up to Newcastle and took part in the British Schools Championships on the 16th March. They both competed new moves for the first time, but both were also competing after various injuries. Megan`s last competition was 9 months ago and Sarah is currently working through an injury so only competed on beam and floor.

Both girls did very well. Whilst Sarah was unable to gain a high ranking, because of doing only two of the apparatus, she went clean on beam, doing her new mount for the first time.

Megan came 13th overall (out of 50) and only just missed out on selection for the UK Schools Games in August. She did exceptionally well on the A-bars – sucessfully competing her Tkatchev for the first time, giving her a start value of 4.8. She is now training on a routine with a 5.1 start value (comparable with some national squad gymnasts).

Megan also competed double pike and 2 ½ twist on floor for the first time, finishing with a score of 12.6. She is now training hard, along with Alice Mathews, Lily Peake, Caroline Jones and Sarah, for the British Teams Championships in May and the Women`s Artistic British Championships in June.

Megan and Sarah travelled up to Newcastle and took part in the British Schools Championships on the 16th March. They both competed new moves for the first time, but both were also competing after various injuries. Megan`s last competition was 9 months ago and Sarah is currently working through an injury so only competed on beam and floor. Both girls did very well. Whilst Sarah was unable to gain a high ranking, because of doing only two of the apparatus, she went clean on beam, doing her new mount for the first time. Megan came 13th overall (out of 50) and only just missed out on selection for the UK Schools Games in August. She did exceptionally well on the A-bars – sucessfully competing her Tkatchev for the first time, giving her a start value of 4.8. She is now training on a routine with a 5.1 start value (comparable with some national squad gymnasts). Megan also competed double pike and 2 ½ twist on floor for the first time, finishing with a score of 12.6. She is now training hard, along with Alice Mathews, Lily Peake, Caroline Jones and Sarah, for the British Teams Championships in May and the Women`s Artistic British Championships in June.

Fees Invoices for Recreational Classes

Recreational Term Dates are as follows:

Mondays: 28th April - 21st July (11 weeks)
NO CLASSES 5th and 26th MAY
£82:50 or 2 payments of £41:25

Tuesdays: 29th April - 22nd July ( 13 weeks)
£97:50 or 2 payments of £48:75

Wednesdays: 30th April - 23rd July ( 13 weeks)
£97:50 or 2 payments of £48:75

Thursdays: 24th April - 24th July ( 14 weeks)
£105 or 2 payments of £52:50

Fridays: 25th April - 25th July (14 weeks)
£105 or 2 payments of £52:50

Saturdays: 26th April - 26th July ( 14 weeks)
£105 or 2 payments of £52:50

On invoices sent out in post,please ignore typing error which states only 7 weeks in a term.

Please pay fees promptly.

Thankyou.

Recreational Term Dates are as follows: Mondays: 28th April - 21st July (11 weeks) NO CLASSES 5th and 26th MAY £82:50 or 2 payments of £41:25 Tuesdays: 29th April - 22nd July ( 13 weeks) £97:50 or 2 payments of £48:75 Wednesdays: 30th April - 23rd July ( 13 weeks) £97:50 or 2 payments of £48:75 Thursdays: 24th April - 24th July ( 14 weeks) £105 or 2 payments of £52:50 Fridays: 25th April - 25th July (14 weeks) £105 or 2 payments of £52:50 Saturdays: 26th April - 26th July ( 14 weeks) £105 or 2 payments of £52:50 On invoices sent out in post,please ignore typing error which states only 7 weeks in a term. Please pay fees promptly. Thankyou.

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Event: Womens British Championships
Venue: Guildford Spectrum
Date of Event: 28th & 29th June 2008

Tolworth Gym Club are pleased to have 3 Squad gymnasts competing in the above event. Lily Peake,Megan Thomson and Sarah Thomson.

There are a number of people from the club going to support the girls at this event. If you`re planning to go to the competition and would like to sit with the Tolworth Gym Club party, please contact Heather Lockwood at the club so a block booking can be arranged.

This needs to be done before Tuesday 29th April.

Our gymnasts are competing in the Junior event, and there are three separately ticketed events:

Juniors (28th) Seniors (28th) and individual apparatus finals (29th).

Prices are for one event: £10 each
for two events : £9 each
for three events:£8 each.

Please contact Heather before 29th April 0208 397 3111

Event: Womens British Championships Venue: Guildford Spectrum Date of Event: 28th & 29th June 2008 Tolworth Gym Club are pleased to have 3 Squad gymnasts competing in the above event. Lily Peake,Megan Thomson and Sarah Thomson. There are a number of people from the club going to support the girls at this event. If you`re planning to go to the competition and would like to sit with the Tolworth Gym Club party, please contact Heather Lockwood at the club so a block booking can be arranged. This needs to be done before Tuesday 29th April. Our gymnasts are competing in the Junior event, and there are three separately ticketed events: Juniors (28th) Seniors (28th) and individual apparatus finals (29th). Prices are for one event: £10 each for two events : £9 each for three events:£8 each. Please contact Heather before 29th April 0208 397 3111

Girls Elite Development Squad

Over 1st & 2nd March the girls Elite Development Squad had various grades to compete. Please see `Competition Results` for full details.

Phoebe Gibson,Lily Coleman and Olivia Jones had been training very hard for many months and were looking very good. On the day nerves allowed small mistakes from all 3 girls but they all managed to pass with ease.

Phoebe was in the `out of age` section and came 1st.
Lily and Olivia were competing in the `in age` section and finsihed 4th and 6th respectivley.
Lily and Olivia have qualified for the National Finals in Birmingham,where they will compete against the top gymnasts in the country for their age.

CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE ELITE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD!

Over 1st & 2nd March the girls Elite Development Squad had various grades to compete. Please see `Competition Results` for full details. Phoebe Gibson,Lily Coleman and Olivia Jones had been training very hard for many months and were looking very good. On the day nerves allowed small mistakes from all 3 girls but they all managed to pass with ease. Phoebe was in the `out of age` section and came 1st. Lily and Olivia were competing in the `in age` section and finsihed 4th and 6th respectivley. Lily and Olivia have qualified for the National Finals in Birmingham,where they will compete against the top gymnasts in the country for their age. CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL OF THE ELITE DEVELOPMENT SQUAD!

Katherine Cary Photos

Many thanks to everyone who bought photos from Katherine. We sold more than we have ever sold before and consequently made more money than we have ever made on any other previous photo sales.

Katherine came to the club and took fantastic photos of our Recreational Class Gymnasts, Gym Tots and Squad teams for parents to purchase.

This money will be spent on new matting within the beam area.

Many thanks to everyone who bought photos from Katherine. We sold more than we have ever sold before and consequently made more money than we have ever made on any other previous photo sales. Katherine came to the club and took fantastic photos of our Recreational Class Gymnasts, Gym Tots and Squad teams for parents to purchase. This money will be spent on new matting within the beam area.

Easter Raffle

Tolworth Gym Club would like to thank all of those who bought raffle tickets this easter which totalled a financial contribution to the clubs fundraising proceeds of £230.

9 prizes were awarded.

Tolworth Gym Club would like to thank all of those who bought raffle tickets this easter which totalled a financial contribution to the clubs fundraising proceeds of £230. 9 prizes were awarded.

Thanks Janine

Janine Pavlis has been a member at Tolworth Gym Club since she was knee high to a grasshopper.
She is now a valued member of our Senior Team Gym squad who are the current British Champions in this discipline.

Janine raised £500 for the club by taking part in a sponsored run held in Las Vegas earlier in the year. She chose to give the money to the club completely voluntarily.

As with all money we have raised recently, this will go towards the new matting for the Beam, Pommel and P-Bars areas. A project that will cost over £10,000.

THANK YOU SO MUCH JANINE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND THOUGHTFULNES!!

Janine Pavlis has been a member at Tolworth Gym Club since she was knee high to a grasshopper. She is now a valued member of our Senior Team Gym squad who are the current British Champions in this discipline. Janine raised £500 for the club by taking part in a sponsored run held in Las Vegas earlier in the year. She chose to give the money to the club completely voluntarily. As with all money we have raised recently, this will go towards the new matting for the Beam, Pommel and P-Bars areas. A project that will cost over £10,000. THANK YOU SO MUCH JANINE FOR YOUR CONTRIBUTION AND THOUGHTFULNES!!

Building News

Here at Tolworth Gymnastics Club, we are pleased to announce we have a new heating and air conditioning system fitted. Tolworth are 1 of only 2 clubs in the South East to have an Air Conditioning facility.
`Nice Air Limited` was recommended to the club and they have completed a fantastic job for us.

If you require the services of `Nice Air Limited` for your heating or air conditioning, please see their details on our links page.

Thanks guys!

Here at Tolworth Gymnastics Club, we are pleased to announce we have a new heating and air conditioning system fitted. Tolworth are 1 of only 2 clubs in the South East to have an Air Conditioning facility. `Nice Air Limited` was recommended to the club and they have completed a fantastic job for us. If you require the services of `Nice Air Limited` for your heating or air conditioning, please see their details on our links page. Thanks guys!

Trampoline Squad News

Jane Cousins,Squad coach, was very excited and pleased to announce to 6 of her squad jumpers that they have become eligible to compete at an International competition held in Portugal this September.

Congratulations and good luck to:

Charlie
Grace
Jess P
Rhian and
Jess Moore

Birthdays:

Antony turned 16 on 13th March
Charlie also turned 16 on 25th March

HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

Jane Cousins,Squad coach, was very excited and pleased to announce to 6 of her squad jumpers that they have become eligible to compete at an International competition held in Portugal this September. Congratulations and good luck to: Charlie Grace Jess P Rhian and Jess Moore Birthdays: Antony turned 16 on 13th March Charlie also turned 16 on 25th March HAPPY BIRTHDAY !!

Chris gets selected

After an excellent performance for the Irish team at the Northern Europeans in October 2007, Chris OConnor has been selected to represent Ireland at the 2008 European Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland to be held in May 2008.

Congratulations Chris.

After an excellent performance for the Irish team at the Northern Europeans in October 2007, Chris OConnor has been selected to represent Ireland at the 2008 European Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland to be held in May 2008. Congratulations Chris.

Acro Squad News

As we approach the end of another competition season,Tolworth Acro team can look back on another successful year.

Starting with wins at Bagshot and then at the Regional Championships.Tolworth Acro team won trophies for the Grade 1 pair and the Prep Trio.

The team have just started to work on tumbling as this now forms an important part of the National Development Plan 6 grade requirements.

In November, the team came 3rd on two occasions, 4th, 5th and 7th at various compettion levels,an excellent start to the competition season. With that they had the confidence to enter the National Qualifier for the first time with 3 gymnasts. This being their first attempt in this competition,all gymnasts tumbled well and although no medals were won there is always next year.

Unfortunatley, the Surrey championships were cancelled.However, the team continued to prepare for the National Qualifier at Rushmore. This is a high level competition with clubs from all over the region competing for a place in the finals at Fenton.
The team were affected by absences and illness, but those able to compete did well with the highest placing at 5th for our grade 1 pair,out of 21 entries.

A period of revaluation is now taking place, with re-testing and new targets given. The pairs and trios are regrouped and many new skills are to be learnt.

As we approach the end of another competition season,Tolworth Acro team can look back on another successful year. Starting with wins at Bagshot and then at the Regional Championships.Tolworth Acro team won trophies for the Grade 1 pair and the Prep Trio. The team have just started to work on tumbling as this now forms an important part of the National Development Plan 6 grade requirements. In November, the team came 3rd on two occasions, 4th, 5th and 7th at various compettion levels,an excellent start to the competition season. With that they had the confidence to enter the National Qualifier for the first time with 3 gymnasts. This being their first attempt in this competition,all gymnasts tumbled well and although no medals were won there is always next year. Unfortunatley, the Surrey championships were cancelled.However, the team continued to prepare for the National Qualifier at Rushmore. This is a high level competition with clubs from all over the region competing for a place in the finals at Fenton. The team were affected by absences and illness, but those able to compete did well with the highest placing at 5th for our grade 1 pair,out of 21 entries. A period of revaluation is now taking place, with re-testing and new targets given. The pairs and trios are regrouped and many new skills are to be learnt.

Senior Display Team News

Tolworths display team would like to welcome four junior team members that have moved up into the Senior team:

Carly-Anne Burgess, Amy King-Hale, Lauren Hobbs and Caoimhe Flatley.

In June the team will be travelling to Ireland to take part for the first time in the Irish Gym Feast, a festival hosted by Mid-Sutton gym club. The team are working on a new trampette routine for this.

Congratulations to Hana Abdullah who has become the new team captain, she will have Charlie Kydd assisting her.

Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Sara Squizzoni, Becca Squizzoni and Katrina Jakubowski for this term due to University & School demands.

Tolworths display team would like to welcome four junior team members that have moved up into the Senior team: Carly-Anne Burgess, Amy King-Hale, Lauren Hobbs and Caoimhe Flatley. In June the team will be travelling to Ireland to take part for the first time in the Irish Gym Feast, a festival hosted by Mid-Sutton gym club. The team are working on a new trampette routine for this. Congratulations to Hana Abdullah who has become the new team captain, she will have Charlie Kydd assisting her. Sadly, we have to say goodbye to Sara Squizzoni, Becca Squizzoni and Katrina Jakubowski for this term due to University & School demands.

Team Gym News

All Tolworths team gym teams entered the southern qualifiers weekending 24th February.

Primarys: Best tumble routine to date and came 5th overall.By doing this they have scored high enough to go through tothe British Championships.

Juniors: Best floors on the day and came in 6th overall which also qualified them for British Championships.

Senior Men: Although not being together long,they performed well on tumble and trampette. On floor they recieved the biggest cheers for their innovative dance. They came 1st overall. Well done boys !!

Senior Women: Performing the best floor of the day rewarded them with a 1st place position overall. They too have qualilfied for the British Championships. The girls need to be in the top two at the British to qualify for the European Championships in October.

Well done teams !!

All Tolworths team gym teams entered the southern qualifiers weekending 24th February. Primarys: Best tumble routine to date and came 5th overall.By doing this they have scored high enough to go through tothe British Championships. Juniors: Best floors on the day and came in 6th overall which also qualified them for British Championships. Senior Men: Although not being together long,they performed well on tumble and trampette. On floor they recieved the biggest cheers for their innovative dance. They came 1st overall. Well done boys !! Senior Women: Performing the best floor of the day rewarded them with a 1st place position overall. They too have qualilfied for the British Championships. The girls need to be in the top two at the British to qualify for the European Championships in October. Well done teams !!

Trampoline News

We have two proud parents who have joined the "trampoline family" here at Tolworth by successfully passing their club judge course along side 1 squad jumper who also passed.

Congratulations to:

Charlie Kydd
Aileen Painter - Mum of Squad member Jessica
Louise Tait - Mum of Squad member Frankie
for becoming qualified judges.

Bouncer of the Month:

January = Amy McCloskey
February = Jess Moore

Birthdays:

Grace Thompson turned 15 on Valentines day
Frankie Tait turned 10 on the 15th February

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLS !!!

We have two proud parents who have joined the "trampoline family" here at Tolworth by successfully passing their club judge course along side 1 squad jumper who also passed. Congratulations to: Charlie Kydd Aileen Painter - Mum of Squad member Jessica Louise Tait - Mum of Squad member Frankie for becoming qualified judges. Bouncer of the Month: January = Amy McCloskey February = Jess Moore Birthdays: Grace Thompson turned 15 on Valentines day Frankie Tait turned 10 on the 15th February HAPPY BIRTHDAY GIRLS !!!