This summer Welsh Gymnastics asked to do a write up about our plans for the Deaf Olympics in November this year. The full article is below:

‘Maldwyn Dragons to Host Deaf-Inclusive Sports Day Inspired by Deaflympics’

To celebrate the upcoming Deaflympics in Tokyo, Maldwyn Dragons Gymnastics Club will host a vibrant, inclusive sports event for deaf children across Powys on Monday, 10th November 2025.

With support from the Access Gymnastics Grant, up to 160 children will take part in a fun-filled day of gymnastics, Zumba, and boxing, with all transport, equipment, and materials provided. Children will be grouped into teams representing continents, echoing the global spirit of the Deaflympics.

Known for its inclusive ethos, Maldwyn Dragons has long welcomed deaf children and introduced innovations like the Inspiro system, which enhances communication via cochlear implants. The event will also highlight the leadership of deaf role models and the club’s commitment to accessibility in sport.

“This is more than just a sports day, it’s a chance for deaf children to connect, build confidence, and thrive,” said Paula Hamer, event coordinator and Sensory Service Specialist HLTA.

Delivered in partnership with Sport Powys, Sport Wales, UK Deaf Sport, and Coleg Powys, the day promises to be a joyful celebration of inclusion, sport, and community.

The full story can be found on the Welsh Gymnastics page below:

https://www.welshgymnastics.org/maldwyn-dragons-to-host-inclusive-sports-day-for-deaf-children-in-powys/

This weekend we hosted the Annual A-Z Competition where some of our Recreational Gymnasts represented Maldwyn Dragons at a Regional competition and they did a fantastic job!!

A big thank you to Llandrindod Dragons Gymnastics Club and Lady Hawkins Gymnastics Club for making it a great experience for everyone involved! Well done gymnasts!

Our summer camps are for children ages 5+. Please email us to book your space.

Our very own Francesca Humphreys is off to British Finals this weekend!

Francesca secured her place to represent Wales by coming 3rd at the Welsh Performance Grades back in April. Since then she’s been training, coaching, working part time and completing her A-levels!! She is such an inspiration to everyone involved in the club and we can’t wait to see her out on the British stage doing her thing!

Best of luck Francesca, go and enjoy the whole experience!

On the 10th May we hosted our Annual A-Z Club competition which over 100 of our recreational gymnasts took part in! For many it was their first ever competiton and they all made us so proud. They all worked so hard to remember their routines and all performed extremely well!

We also hosted our Rainbow Competition for our Squad gymnasts who showcased their skills and gained more experience at performing in a competition environment. You all looked fantastic! A great day for everyone involved!

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A huge congratulations to all our gymnasts who competed at this years Deeside Sets Competition! Deeside put on a great show with an ‘Under the Sea’ theme and we all had a fantastic time. Everyone performed amazingly and all came home with awards and big smiles on their faces! Well done gymnasts and coaches!

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On the 5th-6th April our Preparation 3 gymnasts took to the stage to compete at their first ever Welsh Grades Competition. Both Willow and Darcey passed their grades with flying colours! The girls performed beautifully and enjoyed every minute of it! A fantastic achievement!

Next up was Francesca… She was aiming to complete her final grade (Performance 4) before heading off to University in September. Not only did Francesca pass her grade, she achieved 1st on Vault, 2nd on Range, 3rd on Bars and 3rd Overall which means she has qualified to represent Wales and the British Finals in May!!

We are so proud of you Francesca! What a way to finish off your gymnastics journey at Maldwyn Dragons!

Preparation and Development Grades

A huge congratulations to Beca, Ellie, Macie, Mia and Meg who performed their hearts out at the North Area Grades last weekend. All gymnasts passed their grades with flying colours and enjoyed the whole experience!

We are very proud of you all for being confident in yourselves and giving it everything you’ve got!

Fantastic results! Well done girls!

On Saturday 26th October we hosted our annual Tumble & Vault competition for all our recreational gymnasts.

We had nearly 100 entries for the competition which made it an excellent show for gymnasts and specators!

As you’ll see from the photos below, there were many happy gymnasts with a huge amount of medals, certificates and trophies received!

A huge thank you to all our coaches, judges and volunteers for making it happen!

Round 1 – Age 4, 5 & 6 year olds

Age 4

Age 5

Age 6

Round 2 – Age 7 and 8 year olds

Age 7

Age 8

Round 3 – Age 9, 10 and 11+

Age 9

Age 10

Age 11+

This year saw our first ever Summer Showcase, and it was a blast!!

It gave all of our squad gymnasts the opportunity to strut their stuff in a fun, relaxed environment. They put together their own routines with the bonus of no rules and no judges! They were able show off the skills they love in front of all their families and friends.

Thank you to all our families for making it such a lovely atmosphere for the gymnasts, it was an absolute pleasure having you all in the gym with us.