Hollington Gymnastics Club took 4 gymnasts to the Acrobatic NDP National Finals held in Stoke-on-Trent. Gymnasts Jimmy Symes, Kenlie Cotman, Summer Finlay and Ellie Newstead qualified for the National event at a regional competition held in Tonbridge in March. Grade 5 Mixed Pair, Symes and Cotman, qualified with two well-performed and confident routines, scoring a total of 44.700. Hollington gymnasts Ellie Newstead, Summer Finlay, Jimmy Symes and Kenlie CotmanThe Women’s Pair remain the only partnership in the South of England to be competing in Acrobatic Disability gymnastics and continue to represent the sport with pride and excellence. Coach of the women’s pair, Esme Campbell-Marshall explains, “the gymnasts represented the club and southeast region amazingly with a strong performance that had the entire spectator audience cheering with commendation and admiration”.

Source: Express May 27, 2023 10:46 UTC