PEACOCK Gymnastics Academy are celebrating after 11 of the club’s gymnasts secured their places at the National Gymnastics Association (NGA) National Finals.
The Shipston-on-Stour-based club and its athletes will head to Liverpool for the National Finals on the weekend of June 27 and 28.
Just under 2,000 gymnasts from more than 60 clubs from across Great Britain competed in 17 qualifying events throughout the year.
Athletes qualify for the National Finals based on a gymnast’s two highest all-around scores achieved during the season.
And nine of Peacock’s girl gymnasts and two boy gymnasts will represent the club in Liverpool this weekend.
Eira Etheridge, Layla-Mai Burton and Rhea Blunden will compete at Level One in the girls’ section.
Both Isla Holley and Neve Giddings will compete at Bronze girls’ level with Miller Irvine to compete at Level Three.
And Nancy Stone has qualified at Level Four with Mollie Stone at Level Six and Emily Cox at Platinum level.
Boys’ gymnasts Eligh Patterson and Zac Kethlyi have also qualified and will represent Peacock’s at One NX level.
Peacock’s owner, Bijou Tucker said: “To have 11 gymnasts qualify for National Finals is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved with the club.
“We are incredibly proud of every gymnast who has represented PGA this season, whether they qualified or not.
“What makes this achievement particularly special is the range of levels represented and the success of our developing boys programme.
“This reflects the dedication of our coaching team, the support of our families and, above all, the hard work and resilience shown by the gymnasts themselves.
“We are now looking forward to supporting our finalists in Liverpool and helping them enjoy what will be a memorable experience competing alongside some of the best gymnasts from across the country.”
The highest-ranked gymnasts from across the United Kingdom will compete for national honours in Liverpool this weekend.
