Beth Tweddle is going for her sixth British title!
Forget the days of mere participation! Having broken into
the Commonwealth, European and Worlds elite, the British Women’s
Gymnastic competitors have raised their self-confidence, and
what was a dream for them a few years ago is now a reality!
The 2006 British Women’s Championships in Guildford
(7/9th July) is therefore expected to turn into a memorable
event displaying highly improved standards, tough challenges
and top mastery.
The event will field an array of up-and-coming and well established
stars who are all aiming to continue the resurgence of British
Gymnastics and keep the British gymnasts amongst the world
finest.
SENIORS (16 and above):
Saturday, 8th July- 17.20pm
Undisputed senior star Beth Tweddle will surely be the star
of the show as she competes for her sixth all-around British
title in a row.
Beth will be challenged by last years top ranking gymnasts,
number 2-Sam Bayley (Welsh Institute of Sport), 3-Imogen Cairns
(The Academy), 4-Melanie Roberts (City of Liverpool), 5-Rhian
Pugh (Bristol Hawks) and 6-Rosalie Hutton (Pipers Vale).
Further challenges are expected to come in the shape of ‘dark
horses’, Amy Nunes (Heathrow) the 2005 Junior Champion
on Vault and Beam, and Aisling Williams (Liverpool) who has
recovered from injury and is back at the top.
Shavahn Church (Heathrow), the British-American newcomer
who made such a huge contribution to the British teams international
success at the last World Championships, Commonwealth Games
and European Championships, is expected to be missing from
the top class line up as she continues to recover from injury.
JUNIORS (14-16 yrs old):
Saturday, 8th July- 11.20am
In the Junior section it will be a difficult task to beat
Beckie Downie (Notts)- the youngest participant and medallist
(Bronze on Beam) at the Melbourne Commonwealth Games, and
also European finalist on the Floor (6th) and in the all-around
(9th) in Volos (GRE).
Becky’s biggest threats include her own teammate Laura
Jones the 2005 Espoir runner up, Abi Kirby, Hannah Clowes
and Hannah Whelan (Liverpool), Rebecca Wing (Heathrow), Hannah
Freeman (Sapphire) and Zoe Allen (Wigan).
ESPOIR (12-14 yrs old):
Friday, 7th July - 12.30pm
The youngest gymnasts will compete in the Espoir age group
it is these budding gymnasts who will hopefully lead us to
success in London 2012.
The pick of the bunch are expected to include Danusia Francis
and Nicole Hibbert (Heathrow), Niamh Rippin, Jordan Lipton
and Chelsey Orme (Notts), Jennifer Pinches (Sandbach) and
Tori Simpson (Huntingdon).
To signal the importance of this event, British Gymnastics
will host their first ever, free, LIVE WEB BROADCAST on Saturday,
8th July 2006, (see www.baga.co.uk allowing as many people
as possible to view the exciting proceedings.
Competition Schedule:
Friday, 7th July- Espoir- 12.30pm
Saturday, 8th July- Juniors- 11.20am; Seniors- 17.20pm
Sunday, 9th July- Apparatus Finals 11.00am
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