The 3rd Individual European Championships are to be held in Milan from 2nd – 5th April 2009.
The MAG gymnasts selected to represent Great Britain are named as follows:
Luke Folwell – Huntingdon OlympicGymnastics Club – Paul Hall
Daniel Keatings – Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastics Club – Paul Hall
Daniel Purvis – Southport YMCA – Jeff Brooks
Theo Seager – Bury Gymnastics Club – Paul Hockwart
Louis Smith – Huntingdon Olympic Gymnastivcs Club – Paul Hall
Kristian Thomas – Earls Gymnastics Club – Michelle Bradleynon travelling reserve – Danny Lawrence – South Essex Gymnastics Club – Scott Hann
A young and talented team, no doubt.
Congratulations to coach Paul Hall who has 3 lads on the team.
The biggest surprise is the selection of judge Nikki Hanley.
Nikki will become the first female judge to attend a European Championships in this capacity, with Britain leading the way in opening up opportunities for women in sport.
She had the highest marks in passing the recent Brevet judging exam.
—- UPDATE:
The British women, including Beth Tweddle, are readying for Europeans, as well.
A near full strength British Senior and Junior Team will be heading to the Senior/Junior International competition in Jesolo, Italy from 13-15 March 2009. …
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