The 2024 competitive season is officially underway, and South Essex Gymnastics Club made an impressive start at the Spring London Championships, held in Redbridge, London, on February 15th-16th. With a fresh set of routines and months of hard work behind them, our gymnasts stepped onto the floor ready to showcase their progress.
Outstanding Performances Across All Categories
Guided by our dedicated coaching team Danielle Paul, Katie O’Connor, and Jade Woollard, our gymnasts demonstrated incredible skill, determination and resilience in their first competition of the year. Each gymnast rose to the challenge, proving just how much they have developed since their last competitive appearance in 2024.
Here’s how our gymnasts performed:
Isabella Bixby (U9): 3rd in Free, 6th in Hoop, 6th All-Around
Emily Church (U11): 3rd in Ball, 3rd in Clubs, 3rd All-Around
Pippa Harrison (Pre-Junior): 5th in Clubs, 6th All-Around
Senior Group: 1st in Hoop/Ball, 1st All-Around
Espoir Group: 3rd in 5 Balls, 3rd All-Around
These results are a testament to the dedication and effort put in by both the gymnasts and their coaches. Stepping onto the competition floor with brand-new routines is never easy, but every athlete embraced the moment, delivering strong performances and gaining valuable experience.
A Strong Start to the Season
For many of our gymnasts, this was their first opportunity to compete with newly choreographed routines, and they did not disappoint. The competition was fierce, but our gymnasts showed confidence and composure, proving that all the hard work in training is paying off.
The coaching team expressed their pride in how far the gymnasts have come, highlighting their significant improvements since their last competition. It’s clear that this year is shaping up to be an exciting one, with plenty more opportunities to refine skills and build on this fantastic start.
Looking Ahead
With the first competition of 2025 now behind us, we’re looking forward to the next challenges on the calendar. This event has set the tone for what promises to be an incredible season and we can’t wait to see how our gymnasts continue to grow and excel.
A huge well done to all the competitors and a massive thank you to our coaching team and supportive families who continue to push South Essex Gymnastics Club to new heights. Here’s to a season filled with even more success!
Stay tuned for more updates as we progress through the 2025 season!
