Wisbech-based gymnasts hosts ninth extravaganza
An extravagant display of talent and skill was put on show as Fenland Gymnastics Academy (FGA) held its ninth annual extravaganza.
In what was their biggest show yet, the event saw more than 270 members of the club participate showcasing what they have learnt in their training sessions.
The gymnasts range between 18 months and 20 years old and they have been preparing for the show in their classes since November.
Groups perform routines including dance and gymnastics skills to music, and this year the theme was “Kid’s Wish”.
The club hosted four shows over four days and each show lasted around two-and-a-half hours.
They pack in a full audience of more than 240 people per night and although the event is primarily to show family and friends what the gymnasts have been learning, it is also used as a fundraising event for the club, which is also a registered charity.
Fenland Gymnastics Academy are desperately trying to raise enough funds to help move to a bigger facility having outgrown their current one on Algores Way.
Head coach Claire Port said: “I am so proud of our team of gymnasts, coaches and volunteers who have worked so hard over the past few months getting the show prepared.
"The gymnasts all enjoyed this event and it makes us proud as a club that more than 900 people came to enjoy the show.
"We are working hard to find a larger facility to help accommodate our ever-growing waiting list so that more young people from Wisbech and the surrounding areas can enjoy gymnastics and this event has helped with our fundraising efforts.
"This is the last year we feel we will be able to host the event in our current facility as we have outgrown the space for the number of gymnasts we have and the amount of audience it draws, which is fantastic and a real testament to our team's efforts.
"If any local businesses feel they could help with our vision to move into a larger, purpose-built facility we would love to hear from them."
Anyone interested should email: fenlandga@yahoo.co.uk
