Author: Steph Evans

Regional Powys A-Z Competition

Regional Powys A-Z competition held at Maldwyn Dragons on Sunday the 31st July. A fantastic day competing with amazing results…..well done everyone.

Under 7’s
Team Silver
Individual overall placement:
6th Tallulah, 4th place Iago, 3rd Ffion.

8-9’s
Team Gold
Individual overall placement:
3rd Claire, 1st Indie

10-11’s
Team Gold
Individual overall placement:
4th Daniel, 3rd Grace, 2nd Carys, 1st Logan.

Mid Wales Cheer competition, July 2022

So so so proud of my Diamonds girls 🙌❤️🙌! You smashed your routines with sparkling cheer spirit & came home with a trophy for every routine entered! It was amazing to see the bond you have as a team & how each & everyone of you have so much confidence in yourselves 🥰. Well done to coach Lily who has kept the team going while I’m away with bubba, all while completing her A-levels!! Love you all girls ❤️ goooo Diamonds!!! 💎

Welsh Gymnastics Gymfest 2022

Squad gymnasts aged 5-18 years old, travelled to the Welsh institute of sport to perform in Welsh Gymnastics Gymfest 2022. Maldwyn Dragons performed two routines – ‘The Charleston Ladies’ and ‘The Weather Girls’. The girls had a lovely time performing and even won the best costume and prop trophy!

Deeside Sets 2022

Powys Squad and Development Squad girls set off to represent Maldwyn Dragons in Deeside North Wales to Compete at Deeside Sets. Congratulations to all gymnasts who took part. Many podium places and smiling faces through out the day. Well done Girls!

Sports Leaders

Maldwyn Dragons Sport Leaders were very busy during the last lockdown, attending lots of online courses and increasing their knowledge and coaching techniques ready for the return to face to face coaching.
Well done to Maisy, Francesca, Ffion, Olivia, Loyce, Poppy and Cole.  

Courses attended by Maisy were:
Into to British Sign language
British gymnastic introduction to judging
Welsh Gymnastics working with participants with disabilities workshop
Maisy also received a certificate for demonstrating a high level of commitment and excellent contribution to WG sports leader sessions

Courses attended by Francesca were:
Developing Handstand Shapes
Developing Flexibility
Engaging young people
Warm up and cool down games
Developing basic shapes
Strength and conditioning
Apparatus workshop
British Gymnastics intro to Judging

Loyce, Cole, Poppy and Olivia attended the following course:
Strength and conditioning 

Ffion attended the following courses:
Strength and conditioning 
Intro to judging

Easter 2021

As the start of the year has been very challenging for the girls, we decided to have an Easter online Party. Lots of fun was had by all, crafting, baking and online bingo! We also handed out the medals and certificates for achievements in the term.