YOUNG Kestrels athletes had been looking forward to the Eastern Area Championships and they certainly

didn't let the side down!

The four-piece competition incorporated Vault, Beam, A-Bars and their favourite piece, Floor routine to music.   

In the 8/9 yrs section, the team consisting of Heather Dent, Lauren Heal, Rosie Wilson and Jessica Ham took the Overall Team Silver, with 8-year-old Heather winning fifth place Ribbons for Bars and Floor, and winning Individual Overall Bronze medal. 

Lauren won herself a Bronze medal on Vault, and taking second place on Vault was fellow gymnast Tia winning Silver. 

Rachel Williams, 8, not to be left out, won herself a Silver on Bars with a good score of 12.2. 

In the next stage of the competition, the 12/13 year-old team Silver medals went to Elisha Burke, Jade Bingham, Isabel Powell and Amber Cape.  Elisha also took Silver on Beam, and fifth place Ribbon on Floor.  Amy Turner, Paige Baker and Ashleigh Gaudian also took part in the competition and put on a very good performance on all pieces.