Trifftastic

Congratulations to Lewis Jones and Chris Bennett on becoming fully qualified triple salto (Triff) coaches in TeamGym today. The course was delivered by Jimmy Ekstedt from Sweden as this marks the first qualified coaches in the UK for this TeamGym skill. Bracknell gymnasts, Connor Wharram, Joe Torpey, James Langley and Charlie Dorrington did the club proud on the course. 

At the end of the course, GB tumbling star Kristof Willerton dropped in to say hello.  

Lewis Jones and Chris Bennett pictured with GBR tumbling star Kristof Willerton (centre).  

Another 2 new Level 2 Coaches

Congratulations to Katie Potts and Joe Torpey who completed their UKCC TeamGym Level 2 Coaching Qualifications this week. Both have worked very hard and are well deserving of the Level 2 grade. 

New Year Coaching Exams

Congratulations to Sacha Tomkins on passing his General Gymnastics Level 2 qualification. Sacha coaches in the recreational classes at Bracknell Leisure Centre and also at our Satelite site at Sandhurst Sports Centre. Rachael Eldridge and Ellie Carlton also passed their General Gymnastics Level 1 qualifications and are scheduled for assignments at Bracknell Leisure Centre. Other successes today included Sarah Dearman passing her Level 1 logbook and Joe Torpey passing his TeamGym Level 2 practical exam. These young coaches have a very bright future. 

Ruslan Gutu 19.04 1997 - 15.12 2015

Bracknell Gymnastics Club are deeply saddened to report the passing of Ruslan Gutu. Ruslan was one of the most talented people to ever grace our club and competed as part of the original Kites (Junior Boys TeamGym). Even after he left the club he would drop in and say hello from time to time to show off his skills or just to support his little brother. Our thoughts are with Ruslan's family and his close friend James Langley at this sad time. We are so sorry for their loss and will cherish our memories of Ruslan.

There is a collection in memory of Ruslan which will go to what ever charity the family decide. If anyone feels they would like to contribute please follow the link below. We will be using the club's MyDonate button to gather gift aid prior to passing the full amount on to the family. This will be open from 22nd December to 1st January 2016.

Please do not be afraid to 'like' this post and / or comment to show support for Ruslan's friends and family at this time.

Lewis & Chris honoured by Wokingham District Sports Council

Bracknell Gymnastics Club's Coaching Managers received awards tonight at Wokingham District Sport Council's Awards Night. Lewis Jones received the 'Male Sports Performer of the Year' and Chris Bennett received 'Coach of the Year'. Congratulations to both of them on their respective well deserved awards. Many thanks also to High Performance Coach Janet Allabush for coaching at Bracknell tonight so Lewis and Chris could attend the awards tonight. 

Lewis Jones (Male Sports Performer of the Year) & Chris Bennett (Coach of the Year)