Congratulations to James Langley on passing his TeamGym tumbling L3 exam this afternoon. James has now passed all three technical modules for TeamGym, with only the generic module left for sign off. All the hard work is paying off.
A Different Blue release their first video featuring the Bracknell Senior Men's Team
Many thanks to Tom Peck from A Different Blue Photography and James Langley from Bracknell Gymnastics Club for this project to promote boys' TeamGym. Special thanks also to the Bracknell Senior Men's Team (2015 British Champions) - Charlie Dorrington, Lewis Jones, Ben Knapton, James Langley, Henry Mantel, Sacha Tompkins, Joe Torpey and Connor Wharram.
Katie & James selected to study coaching in Iceland
Two gymnastics coaches from Bracknell Leisure Centre have been selected for an exciting opportunity to represent British Gymnastics and study coaching techniques in Iceland.
Katie Potts and James Langley (both 18) were chosen from a large number of applicants for their potential as the next generation of TeamGym performance coaches. During the trip (late April 2016), the coaches will work with former Danish National Coach and current Icelandic National Coach - Henrik Pillgard at the training centre in Stjarnan, Iceland. The intention of the trip is forge a closer working relationship with the Icelandic Federation, to inspire the young coaches and to bring back new ideas and training techniques. Katie and James are also high performance gymnasts, with Katie competing for Reddam and James for Bracknell Gymnastics Club. Both clubs and Bracknell Leisure Centre are very proud of Katie and James and wish them a successful and memorable trip to Iceland.
Katie Potts & James Langley (Level 2 TeamGym Coaches).
TeamGym Coaching Clinic
Bracknell was represented at the TeamGym Coaching Clinic at K2 Crawley by Chris Bennett, Lewis Jones, James Langley and Connor Wharram.
There was technical presentations on floor routines, judging, spatial awareness (presented by Chris), strength and conditioning and media. The team were very inspired and very much enjoyed meeting Solveig Jonsdottir from the Icelandic Gymnastics Federation.
Coaches and High Performance Gymnasts with Solveig Jonsdottir at the TeamGym Coaching Clinic
Get Berkshire Active
Senior Men and Chris Bennett were short listed for s team and coach of the year at the Get Berkshire Active Awards Evening. All had a great time celebrating the sporting successes throughout Berkshire and across all sports. It was good to see Bracknell Gymnastics Club showcased among them all. Here are a few photos from the evening and some fun photos taken at the gym before the event.
Senior Men's Team & Chris Bennett
Men's Team #suitednotbooted
Men's team #suitednotbooted
Team selfie
Men's team photo booth fun