WALFORD WINS GOLD IN FAREWELL AS TEAM EXCEL
GYMNASTS from the Virtue Gymnastics squad excelled themselves at the Bulmershe Christmas Championships 2021.
The gymnasts were so excited to finally compete after having no physical competitions since
2019 due to Covid. All gymnasts performed exceptionally well coming home with a total of 42 medals between them across two pieces Floor and Vault.
“I am so incredibly proud of each and every one of my girls,” said head coach Hollie Cordery.
“It was so great to be back competing again, watching the girls do what they love and supporting each other.
“They have worked so hard considering the past few years and that definitely showed this weekend with amazing results.”
The competition marked an emotional farewell to one of
Virtue’s longest standing members Emily Walford.
Emily has been with the club ever since it first opened back in 2016 and has progressed to a high standard not only as a gymnast but also as a young coach too.
Emily will be turning 18 in
January and transitioning into non competitive adult gymnastic sessions.
She was over the moon that
she could compete at one last competition before she retires as a competitive gymnast.
It was an incredible final finale for Emily performing a near perfect half on half off vault and showcasing a stunning floor routine which totally wowed the audience, she left the competition
with gold medals on both Floor and Vault.
Emily and her Virtue team mates showed an exceptional standard and came home with a haul of medals across all ages and categories.
The team will now be working hard towards their next
competition which will be held at their own facility early next year.
Virtue recently opened a full time purpose built gymnastics and parkour facility in Tilehurst, Reading which will enable all members to achieve their highest individual standard.