Gymnasts perform ‘music through the decades’ at annual display and awards
Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics, a section of Caithness Amateur Gymnastics Club, celebrated the end of a busy year with their annual display and awards.
Family and friends of the gymnasts were invited to the event in the Thurso High School gym. They were treated to an exciting programme of fast-moving routines set to music with the theme of “music through the decades”, tying in with the Gymfest 40th anniversary celebrations.
Rhythmic gymnastics showcased their skills during the display and presentation evening with routines choreographed by their coaches Diane Gibson, Sìne Hamilton-McLean and Alana Bain.
Traditionally at the end of the display there is a presentation of awards.
Included in the presentations was the Julia Mulvey award for commitment, presented to Mya Davidson, Roxy Gunn and Lily-Alice Hogg. This continued the memory of Julia, who was the founder and long-time coach of Caithness Rhythmic Gymnastics,
Awards were presented for bronze proficiency to Zoe Bennett, Una Bacon, Mya Davidson, Eilidh Moore and Macie Bale. Silver proficiency awards went to Erika Sutherland, Lily-Alice Hogg, Roxy Gunn, Charlotte Long and Abbie Fairweather.
Annual awards: Junior most improved, Eilidh Moore; runner-up, Katie Anthoney. Junior rhythmic gymnast of the year, Macie Bale. Intermediate most improved, Abbie Fairweather. Most improved runner-up, Charlotte Long. Intermediate gymnast of the year, Erika Sutherland.
Senior most improved, Zara Smith; runner-up, Bonus Beaney. Senior rhythmic gymnast of the year, Aila Anthoney. Overall Caithness rhythmic gymnast of the year, Paige Mcphee.