Welsh BSG and FIG Championships Success in Cardiff

Competition season rarely gives gymnasts much time to catch their breath, and this year has been no different. After a packed few weeks of events, our bronze, silver, gold and FIG level gymnasts travelled to Cardiff for the Welsh BSG and FIG Championships, ready to test themselves against some of the strongest gymnasts in Wales.

It was a huge weekend for the squad. The standard was extremely high, with gymnasts from across the country competing across a full range of apparatus. Every routine mattered, every landing counted, and every gymnast had to show composure under pressure.

For our team, the weekend brought plenty to celebrate: individual apparatus placings, impressive overall results, and performances that showed just how much work has gone into training this season.

A busy run of competitions prepared the squad well

The Welsh Championships came during an intense spell for the gymnasts. In the weeks leading up to Cardiff, the squad had already been out competing at the North Area Classic Challenge and the Welsh Tumbling Championships.

That kind of schedule asks a lot from young athletes. They need to recover well, keep training sharp, and arrive at each event ready to perform. It also means learning quickly from every routine.

A score sheet can tell part of the story, but it does not show the full picture. It cannot fully capture the late nights, the repeated turns on apparatus, the corrections from coaches, or the confidence it takes to compete again after a mistake.

This is why the Cardiff performances were so pleasing. The gymnasts did not just turn up after a busy few weeks. They showed resilience, kept their focus, and delivered routines they can be proud of.

Strong performances across bronze, silver, gold and FIG levels

The Welsh BSG and FIG Championships bring together a wide field of gymnasts working at demanding levels. Competing here is a serious achievement in itself, especially when the field includes so many talented athletes from across Wales.

Our gymnasts competed across the bronze, silver, gold and FIG levels, representing the club with determination and confidence. There were lots of individual apparatus placings across the weekend, which is a brilliant sign of the strength and depth within the squad.

Apparatus placings are never easy to earn. To place well, a gymnast needs more than one strong element. They need a complete routine, clean execution, good body shape, control, confidence, and the ability to manage the pressure of competition.

Those moments matter. A steady beam routine, a powerful vault, a clean bar set, or a confident floor performance can all become turning points in a gymnast’s season. They also build belief. When gymnasts see their work paying off on individual apparatus, it gives them something solid to build on next time.

Overall placings showed real consistency

Individual apparatus results are fantastic, but overall placings bring a different challenge. To finish high overall, a gymnast must put together strong performances across the competition, not just on one piece.

That is why the overall results from Cardiff are such a big achievement. At this level, the margins are often small. One wobble, one step, or one missed detail can affect the final standings. Holding it together across multiple routines takes maturity and focus.

A huge congratulations goes to:

Gymnast	Achievement
Isla	6th overall in Bronze
Robyn	4th overall in Pre FIG
Hermione	2nd overall in Pre FIG
Ellie	4th overall in Silver
Bianka, Freya & Kita	Team 2nd in Bronze

These results are outstanding. They show not only talent, but consistency across the competition. To finish among the top gymnasts in Wales is something each of them should feel incredibly proud of.

Results built on hard work in training

Competition success rarely appears out of nowhere. It comes from small improvements made week after week.

For gymnasts at bronze, silver, gold and FIG level, training involves much more than learning skills. They have to develop strength, flexibility, body control, confidence, timing and attention to detail. They also need to learn how to compete, which is a skill in itself.

Cardiff gave the gymnasts another chance to do that. Some routines will have gone exactly to plan. Others may have included lessons to take back into the gym. Both are valuable.

That is one of the best parts of a strong competition programme. Every event gives gymnasts a clearer idea of where they are, what is improving, and what needs work next. The North Area Classic Challenge, the Welsh Tumbling Championships and the Cardiff championships all added to that experience.

The medals and placings are wonderful, but the bigger win is seeing gymnasts grow in confidence and belief.

A big thank you to the team behind the gymnasts

No competition weekend happens without a lot of support behind the scenes.

A huge thank you goes to coaches Tara and Grace for preparing the gymnasts, supporting them on the competition floor, and helping them handle the pressure of the weekend. Coaches play such an important role at events like this. They calm nerves, give last-minute reminders, celebrate the wins, and help gymnasts reset when things do not go perfectly.

Thank you also to judge Kelly for representing the club and supporting the running of the competition. Judging is a vital part of gymnastics, and competitions rely on experienced people giving their time and expertise.

Thanks should also go to the families and supporters who travelled, encouraged, organised kit, managed long days, and helped create a positive atmosphere around the gymnasts. That support makes a real difference.

A weekend to be proud of

The Welsh Championships in Cardiff were another clear sign of the progress being made across the squad. From apparatus placings to overall success, the gymnasts showed commitment, confidence and determination in a highly competitive environment.

Congratulations to every gymnast who competed. Whether they came home with a placing, a personal best, a new level of confidence, or a lesson for the next competition, they all played their part in a brilliant weekend for the club.

The squad can now take the experience from Cardiff back into training, ready to keep building, improving and preparing for the next challenge. This was a weekend full of effort, achievement and pride, and everyone involved should be very proud.