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Rhythmic Gymnastics: Excellent results from the III Torneo Ciudad de Algeciras

The Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association School participated last
Sunday 21st May 2006 at the III Torneo de Gimnasia Ritmica Ciudad de
Algeciras for “B” level Interprovincial.

The competition was held at the Pabellon Municipal Ciudad de
Algeciras. The competition attracted six schools / clubs from around the Campo de Gibraltar area, teams from Algeciras,
La Linea, Tesorillo Los Barrios and Gibraltar.

The Gibraltar school participated with 18 gymnasts that competed in
the following “B” levels Groups and Individual disciplines Benjamin Free-Exercise, Alevin Free- Exercise, Infantil Ball Junior Ball and Juvenil Hoop.

The Gibraltar team, under the direction of head coach, Sally Holmes and
assistant coaches, Kaisa Bear and Lesley Vaughan, achieved a total of 8, podium positions:

First (Gold Trophy) in the Individual Alevin Free- Exercise won by Meaghan Chipol
Second (Silver Trophy) in the Infantil Ball won by Najade Sheriff
Second (Silver Medal) in the Benjamin Group Free-Exercise, Sian
Holmes, Olivia Jones, Shannon Victory, Christina Linares, Alexandra
Ballantine.
Second (Silver Medal) in the Alevin Group Free-Exercise, Zhane Ferro,
Sara Mc Mullen, Clare Whanon, Gabriella Lyden , Eden Andrades.
Second (Silver Medal) in the Junior Group Ball, Lauren Murien, Naomi
Sercombe, Arian Barton, Najade Sheriff, Candice Marsh.
Third (Bronze Trophy) in the Individual Benjamin Free-Exercise, won by
Sian Holmes
Third (Bronze Trophy) in the Individual Infantil Ball won by Georgina
Cassar.
Third (Bronze Trophy) in the Individual Juvenil Hoop won by Naomi
Sercombe.

These results, gives the Association’s gymnasts significant
determination to affront next Saturday’s Gibraltar Championships, which will be held at the Tercentenary Sports Hall with Teams from Northampton, Granada, Malaga, Chiclana, Alhaurin de la Torre, Palmones
and La Linea. The competition starts at 10:30am. Entrance is free; gates will open at 10:00am. The Association Committee is encouraging the general public that want to see good quality Rhythmic Gymnastics to come along and support the local girls.

Written by Richard Bear, President of the Gibraltar Rhythmic Gymnastics Association.

Some of the girls also took part in the 2006 Straight Games which were held in Ceuta.

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