Duo take the crown in best of British contest
EK youngsters celebrate win at Stoke-on-Trent event
An East Kilbride gymnastics duo have been crowned the best of British after an outstanding display in Stokeon-Trent recently.
Cameron Rooney and Eve Mc Far lane from East Kilbride Gymnastics Club wowed the judges at the British Gymnastics NDP and ID P Acrobatic Gymnastics British Championship at F en ton Manor Sports Complex.
They produced one of their bestever performances to see off some stiff competition from elite clubs across the UK to take home the IDP Mixed Pairs title.
Seventeen partnerships from across Scotland took part in the competition against the best of British Acrobatic gymnasts at NDP and IDP level.
Cameron and Eve performed two great routines in their category against six other partnerships from successful clubs right across Britain.
The scores were very close after all the routines had been performed but Cameron and Eve had performed their routines expertly and with precision to take the gold.
Their coaches Moira Robertson and Jennifer Anderson are understandably proud of Cameron and Eve’ s performances.
Jennifer said :“What a thrilling weekend we have had at the competition.
“Right down to the very last routine we weren’t sure if they had actually won the gold medal, but we knew that they had performed at their very best and had done everything that they could to win.
“We couldn’t be more proud of them, they are fantastic gymnasts and great role models for the other gymnasts at the club.”
Everyone at East Kilbride Gymnastics Club are beaming with joy for their young athletes and their coaches.
The club’ s vice-chair Andy Youl added :“Wear every proud of their achievements and what a tale to tell their friends and family.
“This result is testament to the hard work and dedication that these gymnasts and their coaches put in every single training day to get where they are now.”
If anyone has children that they think may enjoy starting their gymnastics careers they should send an email to enquiries@ekgc.org and the waiting list secretary can let you know of availability and costs.
The club takes gymnasts from the age of 18 months upwards. Visit http:// www.ekgc.org for more details.