Okehampton Flyers celebrate record turnout at Bristol gymnastics competition

Okehampton Flyers enjoyed a successful day at a trampoline, tumbling and double mini trampoline (DMT) friendly competition in Bristol, with a record 87 entries – the club’s largest-ever team at a single event.

Gymnasts of all abilities took part, from youngsters experiencing their first competition to more experienced performers using the event to practise new grades ahead of the 2027 competition season.

Every participant received a certificate, while medals were awarded to the top three competitors in each grade and age group.

The gymnasts demonstrated a wide range of skills throughout the event, including cartwheels, seat drops and back drops, through to more advanced moves such as flics, handsprings, somersaults and double somersaults.

The club praised the coaches and officials whose support helped make the competition possible.

Cat and Emma took on judging duties, while Beth, Vicki, Robin, Georgie and the club’s team of helper coaches supervised and supported the gymnasts throughout the day.

Special thanks were given to Vicki, Beth and Cat, who put in a particularly long shift, starting at 8.30am and not finishing until 8pm.

Okehampton Flyers is a not-for-profit club affiliated to British Gymnastics and has enjoyed success across all levels of the sport, from beginner competitions through to regional and national events.

The club has also made its mark internationally, with one of its gymnasts earning two Great Britain team selections for this year’s World Championships in trampolining and DMT.

The club continues to expand its provision in both Okehampton and Holsworthy, having introduced additional trampolining sessions in Holsworthy and extra DMT sessions in Okehampton this term.

Anyone interested in joining the club for gymnastics, trampolining, tumbling or DMT, or wishing to trial for its regional or national squads, can contact [email protected].