Spelthorne Blog

Las Vegas Acro Cup and World Cup, summed up in photos. Our gymnasts and coaches travelled to Las Vegas to partake in another International Acro Cup and World Cup event. It was a great success once again for our Spelthorne elite team. Our women’s trio who competed only one routine in Maia, had the chance […]

Last weekend we had the second round of National Qualifiers, our Tumblers this time competed in the Regional Championships to try and qualify for Semi Finals. We had tumblers from prep to elite compete on the Sunday across the NDP and National levels. With Spelthorne’s team of tumblers now bigger and better than ever our […]

The path to becoming British, International and World Champion for all of our gymnasts starts from the beginning. A lot of hard work and training, but basic skills and technique learnt early on, to carry them through their gymnastic career. Two gymnasts who know and understand the path of progression very well are Sasha and […]

Last weekend our elite team headed to Portugal for a spot of sun and a lovely spring holiday… if only! No, they were ready to work hard and compete against other European teams at the Maia International Acro Cup, and World Cup. It was a smaller team this year, no youth groups competing, instead only […]

Last weekend our young stars headed to Hastings with their coaches, Leighanne and Hayley. It might only be March, but already our young acrobats were taking part in their third comp of the year! With a friendly start to the year competing at L&G, then a home crowd at the Spelthorne Acro Cup, our gymnasts […]

Last weekend Spelthorne hosted the second Spelthorne Acro Cup. It was a weekend of acrobatics for all levels, from grade 1 to senior competitors, with clubs from up and down the country wanting to join in and showcase their talent. After the success of last year’s first ever Acro Cup, we were excited to host […]

The gymnast of the month for February was chosen not only for his progression but also his determination to achieve. This gymnast previously trained in the boys intermediate squad, but has recently moved up to the preparation squad. Not only did his new training regime in the intermediate squad bring new challenges, but also new […]

Last weekend our young acrobats experienced their first competition of the year, L&G invitational. These young gymnasts have been working hard for many months now, preparing new routines and working on perfecting moves for the competition season. L&G was the perfect opener for them, a friendly, relaxed competition atmosphere to start the year. Although still […]

Last weekend both acrobats and tumblers were rounding off January with competition. At opposite ends of the country we had our Spelthorne supporters out to cheer on our gymnasts. Down in Hastings at the Hollington invitational we had a huge tumbling team represent Spelthorne.. ability from Club to FIG level. All gymnasts performing superbly and […]

Sometimes it is hard to find motivation in January, Christmas is over and it is back to routine… However our gymnasts always give it their all, there seemed to be no January blues amongst them. Instead 100% continued effort and determination, making it hard to make a decision for January’s gymnast. The gymnast chosen for […]