LAST weekend saw ten gymnasts from Ilkley Gym Club represent Yorkshire at the British NDP Finals.

It concludes this year's competition season, which saw members of the club travel around England to win a hoard of medals in the process. The five partnerships, who qualified to represent the region after becoming Yorkshire champions in March, travelled to Stoke-on-Trent to compete against the nation’s best for the British rankings.

George and Mia placed fourth in the Grade One Mixed Pair competition, just missing out on a bronze medal. The gymnasts, who were making their debut as representatives of Yorkshire, performed their routines confidently unfazed by the size of the venue at Fenton Manor.

For the third year running, Harris and Josh competed at the championships. In a very strong Grade Two Men’s Pairs, they finished in a credible 5th place. They recently showcased their routine for the crowd at Ilkley Carnival. For their balance routine in the Grade Five Mixed Pair category, Evan and Heidi received the top ranking in the UK. A technical music glitch didn't stop them from performing their dynamic routine confidently, showing immense resilience. The gymnasts finished in 3rd place, securing them a bronze medal.

Amelia and Isla executed a stunning balance routine in the IDP1 Women's Pairs, earning them the best score in their division and placing them first for this routine. Following their dynamic routine, the girls' final placement was fourth. In a very tight category, only 0.13 points separated first and fourth place. Finally, Alex and Mathew were crowned British Champions for the third year running, finishing the season with a PB score of 50.8. The pair competed in the Grade Five Men’s Pair and wowed the judges who awarded them the highest score of all the Ilkley Gymnasts.

The club said: “Our gymnasts worked incredibly hard, showed such composure and sportsmanship. A lot of effort, commitment and dedication went into preparing for the weekend. We're extremely proud of them for representing Yorkshire so well and for making it to the finals. After the competition, comments from international judges expressed their admiration for the Ilkley gymnasts. We currently have spaces across our recreational classes and competitive squad. If you would like to find out more, please email info@ilkleygymclub.com.”