1400 gymnasts from 26 clubs at first GymSTART event of the year!

6th March 2023; Gymnastics Ireland's first event of the year The GymSTART Floor and Vault Competition took place at the weekend in the Sport Ireland National Indoor Arena with 1400 gymnasts taking part from 26 clubs from all around Ireland and 2500 spectators supporting.

The work to increase teenage gymnast participation continues as the new research findings and strategy towards Keeping Teenager Girls in Gymnastics is implemented throughout 2023. This event alone saw a higher number of teenage girls competing on Saturday. Check out the highlights below...

All videos and photos were captured by Hello Deer Media. See them all on our Gymnastics Ireland Facebook page.

GymSTART is a programme designed by Gymnastics Ireland to drive participation in the club, school or educational setting by creating a safe, progressive & fun environment for all, from coaches & teachers through to gymnasts & students. There are 2 main events of the GymSTART programme; GymSTART Challenge & GymSTART Competition. Read more about this programme here…

Attention now shifts to the upcoming National Series event on the 25th and 26th March. So stay tuned!

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