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!
Francesca at the Welsh Finals
Congratulations to Francesca for representing Maldwyn Dragons at the Welsh Finals in April in North Wales and achieving a high pass at National 3 Grade!
Diamond Cheerleading Competition
Massive well done to all our Diamonds who competed at our club competition last week 
So good to get everyone together to show off their cheer skills, have lots of fun & boost up the cheer spirit 
Gooooo Diamonds!!!!!
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
Outdoor Gymnastics 2021
As restrictions (and weather!) allowed, we started outdoor training. It was a welcome change after all the virtual sessions. Here are a few photos of what we got up to!
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.
Three Peaks Virtual Challenge
We challenged our gymnasts to complete the virtual ‘Three Peaks Challenge’ by climbing the stairs in their homes, during our online sessions. They climbed a massive 24,338 steps – the height of Snowdon, Pen y Fan and Cadair Idris combined!
Grades 6,5,4 & 3 Feb 2020
Well done to all gymnasts who took part in this year’s grades competitions in Llanelli. I am amazed at the “Dragons” extreme determination….motivation…pure grit and super positive attitude today at West Area grades.
Fabulous results in every age group. Well done Ladies, what an achievement.
Congratulations to Hollie who finished 3rd on Vault at Grade 3.
Find photos on the gallery page.
Grades 2 & 1, March 2020
Well done to all gymnasts who took part in this year’s grades competitions in Llanelli.
Congratulations to Maldwyn Dragons Grade 2 & 1 who all passed their Regional grades in Llanelli. Two passes and two Commended. Well done team Maldwyn Dragons! ?
Congratulations to Olivia who finished 4th on Bar, 9th on Range & Conditioning and 13th overall (out of 40) at Grade 2.
Congratulations to Francesca who finished 3rd on Bar, 7th on Range & Conditioning and 8th overall (out of 38) at Grade 1.
Find photos on the gallery page.
Pre-grades March ’19
Well done to all gymnasts who competed at the West Area pre-grades.
- Bar: Madi 6th & Betsi 4th.
- Vault: Hope 5th & Madi 1st.
- Beam: Megan 3rd & Madi 1st.
- Floor: Lois 6th & Madi 2nd.
- Range: Hope 6th & Madi 2nd.
- Overall: 6th Hope & 2nd Madi.
- Team 1st!
