The following gymnasts have been selected into the British Junior Squad from the 1st of January to the 31st March 2017. This squad is for girls in both junior years so for 2017, 2002 /2003 born. Exceptional second year Espoir gymnasts are also offered places.
Congratulations to all gymnasts and coaches.
I have put the year that each of the girls turn senior in brackets.
Ciara Bunce (2018) Heathrow. Coaches Vince Walduck, Michelle Walduck.
Leah Greenland (2020) South Durham. Coaches Nicola Preston, Rachel Wright
Halle Hilton (2020) Europa. Coaches David Roy Wood, Sam James.
Taeja James (2018) City of Birmingham. Coaches Jody Kime, Krystie Newton
Amelia Knight (2018) The Academy. Coaches Liz Kincaid, Gill Ford
Amelie Morgan (2019) Slough. Coaches Ellie Jones, Amy Jones
Zoe Simmons (2018) The Academy. Coaches Liz Kincaid, Gill Ford
Megan Splain (2018) Sapphire. Coaches Steven Price, Mel Bunyan
Paige Thomas (2019) Neath Afan. Coaches Tracey Skirton, Olivia Bryl
Sioned Thomas (2019) Swansea. Coach Natalie Lucitt-Jenkins
There is also another group of five junior/Espoir gymnasts who will be invited to attend national squad for the same period.
Shanna-Kae Grant Leeds (2020). Coach Stephanie Blunden
Isla Lees (2020) Notts. Coach Jemma Wilson, Jo Miller
Mia Scott (2019) South Durham. Coaches Nicola Preston, Rachel Wright
Amelia Thomas (2020) Clwb Cymru Caerdydd. Coaches Olivia Bryl, Tracey Skirton
Annie Young (2020) Norfolk Academy. Coach Sara-Jane Inglis
Well done Annie Young and Sara-Jane! We are so proud of you!xx
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Did Jolie Ruckley retire?
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No, she has been fighting injury so was unable to compete last year and therefore wasn’t awarded a place on the junior squad. Unlike the seniors, juniors don’t tend to keep their places if they haven’t competed.
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