Hastings gymnasts are pride of region after displays at nationals

Grade 5 Mixed Pair, Symes and Cotman, qualified with two well-performed and confident routines, scoring a total of 44.700. At the National Finals against 7 other mixed pairs from across the UK and Northern Ireland, Symes and Cotman bettered their score by an impressive 3.8 marks, raising their total score to 48.500.

They competed both a dynamic and balance routine and in their dynamic routine the pair placed in a remarkable 3rd position out of the 8 partnerships. Jasmine Cullander, the pair’s coach stated ‘’ We are so immensely proud of these young athletes to handle the pressure and intense environment of a National Final. Not only to perform at their best, but finish in the top 5 of the whole country is a massive achievement. They did the club, the Region and themselves proud!”

Disability Grade 2 Women’s Pair, Summer Finlay and Ellie Newstead, returned to the national event for the second year running after competing in 2022 as a Disability Grade 1 Women’s Pair. In a tough category, Finlay and Newstead placed 4th with an excellent score of 23.900, marginally missing out on the bronze medal by 0.1 point!