Cheshire Academy
The 14 strong team from the
The Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sport and Arts entered a record number of gymnasts at the Special Olympics North West Regional Games held in
Crewe recently and returned with a plethora of medals and all round championship titles.
The 14 strong team, the largest from the
At the wheelchair Level A competition, the
At the Level B competition which is geared to individuals who have a greater disability or mobility difficulties the Academy submitted 3 competitors (Kate Dawsons, Rachel Perris, Kathryn Ludlum) winning a total of 3 GOLDS.
At the level 1 competition at the 12 – 15 age group, Amy Minor, Elizabeth Cooper, Kirsty Robertson & Melanie Williamson achieved 5 gold, 6 silver and three bronze medals between them.
In the Under 12 age group Amy Halfpenny collected three golds and a silver and a further gold in the All Round Champion level.
In the 16 to 21 age group Claire Poole made a clean sweep of golds as did veteran competitor and team captain Celia Flegg who competed in the over 30’s age group.
At the more advanced level 2 competition Bethany Collina and Tracey Jones competed in the under 16 age group. The Level 2 routines are much more difficult than the level 1 routines and both gymnasts competed in the all round competition with
A huge "well done" to all at Cheshire Academy of Integrated Sports!!