The Warbler Issue 2 - May 2017

Q) You have recently met Beth Tweddle. What was it
like meeting her?
A) “I loved it! I was only 7-8 when I first met her, I did a
training camp with about 20 other girls - it was really
fun and certainly gave me the motivation to continue
with my gymnastics and to train even harder.”
Q) What do you enjoy about doing gymnastics?
A) “I love competing, showing lots of people how
dedicated I am to the sport. I especially love it when I
am at a competition and my name gets called out and
all the little girls in the audience are cheering and
looking up at me, knowing that (like I was with Beth
Tweddle) I am their inspiration.”
photo taken by Izzy Chinn (Y8)
Q) Tell us what you have been up to with Team GB?
A) “We had a couple of training camps at the start of
this year. At one of the camps we had an American
coach –Mary Lee Tracy – who came in to help us and
give us some tips. She passed on loads of useful advice
and information. Then, in March, we had European
trials which was over a two day period.”
Q) How much training do you do?
photo taken by Izzy Chinn (Y8)
A) “I do about 35 hours a week, whether during termtime
or holiday time. It is a massive commitment for
both me and my parents, who do all the driving to
training and events and support me massively.”
Q) Do you enjoy the competition?
A) “Yes I’m a very competitive person and I really enjoy
competing. It makes all those hours of training
worthwhile!”
Q) What are your main goals in gymnastics?
A) “I want to go to the big international competitions
with the girls' team and I want to go to the Olympics
and represent Team GB!”
Q) What advice would you give to
fellow Wilnecote students?
A) “You get nowhere without hard
work and commitment. Believe in
yourself and, if you don’t succeed,
go back and work even harder. The
rewards will come.”