Larbert Gymnasts Vault into the Nationals

On the 2^nd of December Larbert High took part in the Falkirk Schools Gymnastics Competition at Hallglen Sports centre in Falkirk. Whichever school finished 1^st and 2^nd went to the finals in Perth in 2015. There was a range of pupils at the event from primary schools to secondary schools and a range of abilities from level 1 to 3 (level 3 being the top performers).

 

Larbert Gymnasts successfuly qualify for the National Finals

 

Zoe, Abby, Claire and Romy started on the floor, each of them needed to do 8 moves on the floor for level 1. The girls did very well in each of their own routines and were happy with themselves confident that they done well enough to earn a place in the finals.

Ross, Jordan, and Emma were on straight after for the level 2 Larbert High team. Ross started well with impressive flips, balances, and jumps, as did Jordan and Emma. This team looked very convincing to go through to the finals, and potentially even snatch 1^st place.

After lots of amazing performances from Larbert High they took a break to get something to eat and drink and to replenish energy.

After the break Laura, Amy, Charlotte and Ellie were doing the vaults. They all had a few practice runs and jumps over the vault, and it paid off, with them putting a great performance in the level 1 group.

Ross, Jordan, and Emma were on the vault straight after for the level 2 team. Another good performance and they would surely go through to the finals. As they approached the vault, they looked relaxed and it was obvious they were going to do well. All three performed some amazing handsprings and landed them with expertise making it look easy.

 

The Larbert gymnasts get used to the top step of the podium

 

 It was time for the results, 1^st and 2^nd place in each section were to go through to the national finals. Larbert finished 1^st in the Level 2 section. It was well deserved victory from Ross, Jordan, and Emma.  Next up was the Level 2 team results. Abby, Zoe, Clair and Romy came 2^nd, so they too earned a place at the finals. All the teams who competed for Larbert High will be going through to the finals at Perth in 2015! 

What a performance, and what a day for the Larbert High gymnastics squad.

 

 

by

Owen Lake and Blair Mallis