2006 British Trampoline Nationals - Preview
2012 Olympics Rising Stars Reach For British Championships-
15/16 July at NIA, Birmingham
Britain's London 2012 stars will be out in force at their
most important domestic event in 2006. Spectators hoping for
a first glimpse of the next international superstar would
be well advised to check out the under-17s, under-19s and
over-19s who are already showing off their fantastic skills
as they train steadily for the coming of the Olympics to Britain
in 2012.
It takes bravery, strength, power and experience to claim
a gold medal in trampolining - Olympic champions tend to be
in their twenties and have at least a decade's experience
under their belt.
Thousands of younger trampolinists will be at the National
Indoor Arena to catch a glimpse of their heroes, and see their
2016 and 2020 dreams played out for real as top-class athletes
do battle for the 2006 space on the British Champions' shields.
As well as the almost theatrical, gravity defying combinations
of ever-different somersaults, twists and shapes often seen
on Olympic
grandstand as they broadcast the finals, spectators on Saturday
16 July will be able to watch the qualifying rounds, including
the set routines.
In these prescribed sequences of skills, often made up of
simple single somersaults landing on front and back as well
as the feet, trampolinists appear to defy Newton as they stretch
for perfection, fighting for the perfect, almost stationary
appearance as they make shape after shape in the air, dazzling
the crowds.
From the youngest age groups through to senior men in their
40s, national squad athletes and a galaxy of stars (watch
out for Jamie Moore, 1996 Sydney Olympic athlete and Claire
Wright, World Cup medallist), there will be action throughout
the weekend, thrills throughout and no plenty of spills as
the seniors try out the most technically demanding skills
(with plenty of safety mats and years of training).
For those unable to enjoy the event in person, there will
be another chance to see it on Sky TV.
Competition Time table:
Saturday, 15 July 2006- From 10.00am until 1.00pm and from
2.30pm until 5.00pm; Presentations from 5.15pm.
Sunday, 3 July 2005- From 1.00pm until 4.20pm; Presentations
from 4.20pm.
Current British Champions:
Men's - Simon Milnes
Ladies - Claire Wright
Under 11 Girls - Pam Clark
Under 11 Boys - Ryan Stickland
Under 13 Girls - Sophie Burr
Under 13 Boys - Nathan Bailey
Under 15 Girls - Katy Ianson
Under 15 Boys - Thomas Foreman
Under 18 Girls - Stacey Dann
Under 18 Boys - Thomas Lewis
Over 18 Ladies - Jaime Moore
Over 18 Men - Gary Smith
The Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup Final Comes
to Birmingham!
1. The Trampoline and Tumbling World Cup Final will be staged
at the National Indoor Arena on Saturday 25 November 2006
2. The event will include women’s synchronised trampoline,
men’s synchronised trampoline, women’s tumbling,
men’s tumbling, women’s individual trampoline
and men’s individual trampoline
3. Only the top eight gymnasts or pairs in each discipline
are invited to compete at the event – World and Olympic
Champions are likely to take part
4. World Cup qualifying events, for gymnasts to gain ranking
points, are staged across the world over a two year period
5. Great Britain has several gymnasts ranked inside the top
ten for their discipline and they will be hoping to receive
an invite to the event
6. The event will see around 150 gymnasts, coaches, VIPs
and officials from around 20 countries coming to Birmingham
7. The event will be jointly organised by Birmingham City
Council and British Gymnastics
8. The World Cup Final is supported financially by the National
Lottery through UK Sports’ World Class Events Programme
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