NEWS REPORT ON THE LGF AWARDS DINNER 14TH SEPTEMBER 2009

HELD IN THE INTERNATIONAL SUITE - WEMBLEY PLAZA HOTEL

Once again the LGF Awards Dinner had a huge turn out with nearly 400 coaches, gymnasts, officials, judges and supporters from many of the clubs based in the 32 boroughs of London gathering together for what is now one of the London Gymnastics Federations biggest events of the year. After a splendid dinner we were entertained by guest speakers and gymnastic displays before the awards ceremonies began. Croydon School of Gymnastics were again delighted to receive from The London Gymnastics Federation the prestigious “Club of the Year” award. (Incidentally we have now won that award 4 times - in 2000, 2004, (2007 year of our 40^th Anniversary) & now 2009). And our trophy can be seen displayed in reception. 

The club also had 4 other award recipients within the party they were; Fern Adie & Bethany Charlton who both picked up the young LGF “Volunteers” award. This award is given to youngsters under the age of 18 whose club nominates them for loyal service. Both Fern (nearly age 16) & Bethany (age 15) have since the age of 12 each given up their Saturday morning’s to come to the club and get involved in helping and assisting staff in the pre-school kindergarten classes. The club felt that their continued loyalty and hours of voluntary help should be recognised and this was endorsed by the LGF.  

Another young lady Charlotte Walker received an Award of Merit for services to the sport as a coach and club administrator. Although Charlotte cannot been seen at the club coaching anymore due to her studies, she still plays an important role within the club and can often be seen at many club events. Last but by no means least our Jessica Mills received a special award by the LGF Men’s Technical Committee for all her extra duties she does voluntarily outside the club and can be seen at many regional and national events. Jessica attends nearly all the competitions on the Men’s competition calendar and either does the main scoring on the computer or floor manages the competition.   Once the awards had been given the evening rounded off with a disco that went on till the early hours! A good time was had by all.  

A big THANK YOU to you all for your continued loyal support to your club!

Pictured above your coaches & staff as never seen before. Yes, we all scrub up well!

(Back row left to right) Charlotte Walker – Bethany Charlton – Natalie Walker – Ina Tsankova behind Ina

(Mum) Sara Walker – (Mum) Sandra Mills – (Mum) Helen Davis – Fern Adie – Jessica Mills

(Middle row left to right) Daniel Quick – Jackie Lewis – Mary Mangan – Kyle White

(Front row left to right) Michael Smith & Philip Davis

CONGRATULATIONS TO 6 MEMBERS OF

CROYDON SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS

WHO RECEIVED AN AWARD OF MERIT FROM

THE LONDON GYMNASTICS FEDERATION - SEPT 2008

This award was presented at the Annual LGF Awards Dinner last Saturday 13^th September at the Fairfield Hall – Arnhem Gallery by Mr Peter Moore the President of The LGF. Many different awards are bestowed to gymnasts and coaches but the award of Merit is a special award where clubs can nominate the people who work so hard behind the scenes in their clubs. These people are the back bone of clubs, they give many voluntary hours to the sport of gymnastics by helping with all the, administrative work, DIY in the building/gym, judging at competitions or helping to organise and run competitions & events often giving up many weekends in the year. They accompany gymnasts at competitions, and can often be seen helping to run competitions for the LGF. This award is therefore given to these people who keep the sport of gymnastics alive in at least one area. 

PICTURED BELOW ARE THE 6 RECIPIENTS FROM OUR CLUB WHO

RECEIVED THEIR AWARD FROM THE LGF PRESIDENT MR PETER MOORE

Pictured above

Middle Front - Christina Lewis

Left to right - Jonathan Stevens - Philip Davis - Dylan Kemp - Steve Lewis - Kyle White

Back Row left to right - Julia Fitzelle, Natalie Walker - Philippa Roscoe - Jackie Lewis

Jessica Mills - Stephanie Bethancourt - Zoe Aubert & Gemma Mills

Front Row (left to right) Emma Roach - Steve Lewis -

Peter Moore (LGF President) Natalie Walker

Back Row (left to right) Jonathan Stevens - Philip Davis & Jessica Mills

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU ALL

LGF Awards & The Clubs 40th Anniversary - Sept 2007

Pictured above left to right

Alan Roach Club Chairman – Councillor Mike Fisher 

Jackie Lewis Head Coach - Gemma Mills & Paul Creasey

Following our move to Strand House we were delighted to receive a letter from The London Gymnastics Federation informing us that our club would be awarded “Club of the Year” This has been awarded to us for our sheer determination to keep the club going through a very stressful and difficult year at Purley Oaks School, for our continued support to the LGF Region in helping to run all regional competition events but above all for being able to get gymnasts to a National Final without the use of all the necessary equipment to train competitive level gymnasts for a the nationals last May.

On Saturday 15^th September we were delighted to have Councillor Mike Fisher and his wife Allison along with 30 members from the club attended the London Gymnastics Federation – Awards Dinner held at Croydon’s Fairfield’s Hall in the Arnham Gallery to see us receive our “Club of the Year” award along with a further 3 awards bestowed to – Jackie Lewis as “Coach of the Year” Gemma Mills a Silver Merit Award for making an excellent contribution to London Gymnastics for at least 5 years in two areas and to Paul Creasey who received a Club Merit Award for his outstanding voluntary service to the club.

CONGRATULATIONS

To Philip Davis - Master Class 1 Gymnast

 NEWS REPORT ON THE LGF AWARDS DINNER 16TH SEPTEMBER 2006 AT THE GUOMAN TOWER BRIDGE HOTEL IN LONDON

Pictured above - Philip with his proud parents and fellow gymnasts and coaches

(Front row left Philip's Dad (Richard) and his Mum (Helen)

(Back row left to right)

Natalie Walker (Coach)- Luke Sudell Senior Gymnast  - Jackie Lewis (Head Coach & Director)

Gemma Mills (Club Treasurer & Coach) - Rory Bowen Senior Gymnast & Jessica Mills (Coach)

Pictured Above - Philip receiving his Master Class 1 Award From

Dave Balmer - LGF Disabilities Committee

Philip Davis, aged 21 was awarded The Master Class 1 Award by The London Gymnastics Federation. This awarded is awarded to gymnasts who have gained National Squad Status in any discipline and who have won a British Championship at senior level and who have competed for their country at international level.

Philip was delighted to receive his award from the London Gymnastics Federation at an awards ceremony where over 350 people attended including the President from British Gymnastics (Brian Stocks) & Vice president (Alan Somerville) along with other VIP's, London Coaches, Judges, Officials plus Fellow Gymnasts, Parents and Supporters of the sport who attended this gala evening held at the Guoman Tower Bridge Hotel in London.

Philip also received a second award this time from the LGF Men's Technical Committee a Bronze Award for prolonged services as a judge for all Men's competitions, this award was presented to Philip by Ben Murphy the MTC Chairman.   

Philip Davis is an inspirational young man; he's been a member of Croydon School of Gymnastics since the age of 3. Philip, despite having a disability (Dyspraxia and Aspergers) this certainly hasn't stopped him in achieving goals within our sport. During his 18 years as a member of our club he has gone from strength to strength with is gymnastics training, which eventually gained him National Squad Status. Philip has also recently come back from his 3rd Summer Training Camp in Russia along with 7 other members from our boys and girls squad.  He not only has achieved as a performer but he has gained the respect of everyone within the London Gymnastics Federation as he not only competes but can now can be seen judging regularly at all the Men's competitions and if he's not doing that he's helping set up and dismantle equipment in the competition arena. Philip is also a member of our clubs coaching team and can be seen coaching 3 days a week at the club, and if that's not enough he's now helping out at all the boy's London Regional Squad Training weekends too!