Some of our gymnasts travelled to Neath Afan to compete in the Cambrian Championships – a rainbow themed competition with coloured teams. This was the first competition this year for some of our gymnasts, with great results:
Coch 3rd
Oren 3rd
Melyn 2nd
Gwyrd 2nd
Glas 2nd
Well done girls! Super proud!
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!!! 
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!
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!
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!
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!!!!!
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
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!
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.
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!