City of PrestonGymnastics Club
First Annual Awards Presentation Evening
Our Host…….
Dave Simpson
Dave is a former British International, British Champion and Commonwealth Silver Medalist
Interesting Fact about Dave…..he created his own move and had it named after him in the International Code of Points…..
The ‘Simpson Spindle' on rings
Dave has been awarded Master Gymnast Status
Our Club…..
Was started in September 2005
Has 5 classes a week
Has 1 head coach and 13 assistant coaches, one of which was nominated for Volunteer of the Year 2005
Has more than 100 members
Has participated in its first competition…
Our First Competition…..
Was held at Bolton Arena on Sunday 4th December 2005
We had entries in 9 groups
There were 9 other clubs competing in our groups
We won a staggering 26 medals…..
4 Bronze
10 Silver
12 GOLD !!!
I think you would agree…..
Not a bad start for a clubthat has only been in existence for
6 months
The Badges
BAGA – 7
BAGA – 6
BAGA – 5
BAGA – 4
BAGA – 3
BAGA - 2
BAGA – 1
The Badges
Specialist Equipment Awards
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Boys Under 8…..
Edward Coles
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Boys Over 8…..
Sandy Hinchcliffe
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Girls Under 5…..
Antonia Jones
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Girls Under 8…..
Chloe Johnson
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Girls Over 8…..
Niomi Ditchfield
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Squad…..
Sammy Linford
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Most Improved Boy…..
Benjamin Miller
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Most Improved Girl Under 8…..
Hannah Parker-Smith
Gymnast of the Year Awards
Most Improved Girl Over 8…..
Mia Anderton
Didn’t they do well…..
Now just a couple of things to mention…..
Firstly if you are self employed and would like to advertise your business on our web site, our
monthly newsletters and future event programmes, please visit our web site at
www.copgc.org
And we will tell you how
Now just a couple of things to mention…..
All money raised tonight will go straight back into the club to enable the purchase of new
equipment
A Great Big Thank You…..
To all our members
To all the parents that encourage our members
To our sponsors and supporters
To our volunteer helpers
To Fulwood Leisure Centre
To Ingol Golf Club
To the DJ – Chris Hatton
And last but not least…..
A Great Big Thank You…..
Dave Simpson
for taking the time out of his busy schedule to come along tonight and help make this First Annual City of Preston Gymnastics Club Awards Presentation night one to
remember
Have a great evening
Goodnight