On Saturday 8 February three teams took part in the West Midlands Floor & Vault Competition at Fenton Manor, Stoke-on-Trent. The U14 girls competed first and performed really well, considering for some it was their first competition at this level.

Their confidence increased enormously and they were placed 6^th overall. Well done to Millie Baggs, Lucy Connell, Amelia Roscoe, Ellie Marandola and Kylah Johnson.

Next up were the U14 mixed team who were up against stiff competition from Arden School.  Our gymnasts were amazing and they performed with extension and flair. A great performance from Ewan Cox placed him 4^th overall, just outside the medals in the individual competition. The team went on to gain the silver medal – 2^nd overall. Congratulations Ewan Cox, Pax Katanga, Karyce Johnson, Maja Ura, Gwenneth Williams.

In the U19 mixed section again, we narrowly missed the individual medals with Lysia Bayley and Josh Dodd-Matthews both gaining 4^th place overall. The team however, did St Edmund’s proud as they performed consistently well in both floor and vault and after a very tense wait for the results became West Midlands Champions. They will now represent the West Midlands in the British Schools Gymnastics Championships in May. Well done Amelia Beet, Josh Dodd-Matthews, Ben Jones, Lysia Bayley and Corrin Smith. Good luck for the Nationals!