Young gymnasts' Welsh call-ups (From Barry And District News)

Young gymnasts' Welsh call-ups

SIX Barry gymnasts are celebrating this week after winning international honours.

All the girls are from Barry Rhythmic Gymnastic Club.

Lorelei Westcott gained a place in the Welsh national squad, Nicole Gannon won a place in the Welsh development squad and while the four other gymnasts, Jemima Westcott, six, Shannon Bates, six, Sophie Lloyd and Carys Knapman, both eight, were called up to the Welsh preparation squad.

All the girls train at the Castleland Community Centre, in Barry.

The Welsh trials were held in Llanelli several weeks ago. Rhythmic gymnastics involves the usage of hand apparatus such as balls, ribbons, hoops, clubs and ropes in combination with gymnastics skills.

Coach Lucy Eveleigh said: "Alison Helm, Karen Westcott and myself are delighted for the gymnasts. It is a great achievement for everyone concerned."

Barry Rhythmic Gymnastics Club runs beginners' classes for girls every Friday evening at Castleland Community Centre: ages five to seven 4.15pm-5pm and ages eight to 15 5pm-6pm.

New members are always welcome. For further details, ring 0781 7554474.

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