Boys Regional Grades 2012
4 of Sapphire’s boys squad went to Ipswich on 25th March to compete in the Eastern Counties regional qualifier.
Kyle Kerr-Miller was the youngest boy competing in the Level 1 (under 9) category.
He competed against the largest entry of boys ever in the region. He competed extremely well,
but an uncharacteristic fall on vault, he managed to finish in 4th place overall.
He was 3rd place on pommels, floor, parallel bars and high bar, and he was 1st place on rings and PPP.
Josh Underwood was representing Sapphire in the Level 2 (under 10) category.
His performance showed exceptional flare and he was deservedly the regional champion taking home his first ever gold medal.
Arthur Hardman and Sakyi Acquaah competed in the level 4 (under 12) category.
They were up against stiff competition from boys they compete against regularly.
Sakyi did a superb job to finish in bronze medal position, and
Arthur set the standard with exceptionally high scoring to win the gold and the title of Level 4 regional champion.
The region award the Carol O’Kennedy trophy to the most stylish gymnast of the entire competition,
across all levels. Arthur was this year’s recipient, and this is the 2nd time he has won the award.
All 4 gymnasts placed high enough to be selected to represent the East region in the national finals in May.