2008 Annual Display
Sunday 30th March
Show Time
The annual display is a celebration of participation, progress, success at personal and national level and provides a stunning view of the club's many opportunities.
It was another great performance with a capacity audience and approximately 250 gymnasts participating the seventh Annual Display and Presentations which took place at Maidstone Leisure Centre.
The lively and entertaining performance entitled “Show Time” was much enjoyed by audience and participants alike. Costumes and apparatus augmented by superb lighting and sound effects enhanced the quality gymnastics producing a polished performance of the highest quality.
His Worship the Mayor of Maidstone, Councillor Richard Ash, has been a friend and supporter of the club since the earliest days of it’s move to Crismill Lane. He spoke about the high quality of provision by Pegasus which he regards as a “Jewel in the Sporting Crown of Maidstone”. In recognizing the value of the team work and commitment he presented the Volunteer awards to just a few of the very many “Friends of Pegasus” without whom the club would be unable to sustain it’s comprehensive programme.
Also presenting awards was Brian Stocks, the new Chief Executive Officer of British Gymnastics. Recognition by one of the most respected governing bodies in the country is not earned easily and the Club is grateful for his attendance so soon after taking up his new post. His view of Pegasus can be summed up in his leaving comments, “you have a great club, well done!”
Awards
Made by His Worship the Mayor of Maidstone, Councillor Richard Ash and Brian Stocks, Chief Executive Officer of British Gymnastics, during the display.
Malcolm Taylor Award
This award, which consists of a trophy & training bursary is awarded annually in perpetuity. It commemorates the great contribution Malcolm made to gymnastics at National, Regional and Club level.
The recipient may come from any section of the club and will have demonstrated the following over a sustained period of membership:
Kathleen Boakes, this year’s winner has been part of the club since the age of 6, facing success and adversity with courage and tenacity. She enjoys training, still shows a competitive streak and participates for the very best of reasons – enjoyment. She is an excellent role model for the younger gymnasts. A good team player who encourages all to do their best who, is able, both as a gymnast and trainee coach to help other gymnasts physically and mentality. Kathleen is a great character to have within the women’s artistic squad and an increasingly valuable member of the coaching team.
Previous Winners
2003 - 2004 Jonathan Mills
2004 - 2005 Catriona Rainey
2005 - 2006 Raynee Lee-Wharton
2008 - 2007 Matthew Gibson
2007 - 2008 Kathleen Boakes
Achievement Awards
Winners will have demonstrated achievement in line with Nationally recognised standards.
Megan Nathan 1st Deal Invitational, 2nd Kent Championships, Grade 6 distinction
Matthew Richardson 1st in London Development Open and is Regional Primary 4 champion
Lucy Fitzsimmons Member of County Squad, 8th Pegasus Open, 6th County Championships, Grade 5 4th overall + distinction
James Hall Pegasus Open 2nd Floor, 4th Overall, U 12 British 10th Overall 5th P.Bars, 3rd Regional U13 Qualifiers
Ellie Gooding Selected for county squad she won a Team gold Grade 3 National Finals, is a South East Regional Champion, Pegasus Open 2nd Overall, 3rd Vault, Kent County Champion and gained a distinction at Grade 2
Courtney Tulloch Member of National squad, Winner of the Maidstone Youth Sport Awards Under 15 individual category. In under 12 British Championships he was 3rd on P bars, 1st floor, 2nd in Regional U13 championships, Represented GB in Hungary at a major international event in December 2007 where he was 2nd overall, qualified for 5 apparatus finals finishing 3rd floor, 4th pommel, 2nd vault, 2nd P bars, 3rd bars
Star Performers
Winners will have demonstrated regular hard work and progress towards personal goals; regular attendance; courteous behaviour ; enthusiasm and enjoyment; friendly relationships towards others.
Highly Commended 
Sophie Smith, Joshua Clark, Jessica Overy, Jessica Campbell
Winners
Carl Cox, Oliver Wroe, Nicole Finch, Victoria Ruth, Grace Miller
Progress Awards
Winners will have made progress at a significantly higher rate than others in his / her class or squad.
Highly Commended
Finlay Lincoln, Euan Cox, Fred Caudwell, Rebecca Stone, Jessica Meadway, Leia Desseaux, Harriet Day
Winners James Lamb, Faye Fitzsimmons, Joseph McMorrow, Niamh Boots, Harriet Malloy, Jessica Parr
Award of Merit
Winners will have demonstrated perseverance, performance, commitment and mprovement
Alison Thomas, Holly Sheridan, Emily Smith, Adam Deans, Amy Mullins
Volunteer Awards
Made to individuals who have made a significant contribution to the Club. This may in any field e.g. coaching, cleaning, administration, maintenance, building projects
Laura Fowler, Deb Marks, Karen McMorrow, Andrea Beretta, Stephen Harris, Helen Cooper
Photographs
Helen got carried away and has somwe superb pictures during the day. Once you have the required password (e mail the club stating your child's name and class) you will be able to view and purchase copies her web site.
