Jane Allen, CEO of British Gymnastics said: “ ‘Spelbound’s’ fantastic achievement is appropriate recognition of their remarkable talent and dedication, and reflects the depth of World Class gymnastic talent in Great Britain. This victory, following on the heels of the outstanding results at the recent European Championships, will be a further boost to the profile of the sport as we look ahead to the Acrobatic Gymnastics World Championships in July and London 2012.”

‘Spelbound’, who train at Heathrow Gym Club, coached by Neil Griffiths with choreography from Nicola Yellop, is made up of various Acrobatic gymnasts, all of whom took titles or medals at the 2010 Acrobatic Gymnastics British Championships and have represented Great Britain at World and European Championships.

The majority of the ‘Spelbound’ gymnasts will compete for Great Britain at the forthcoming Acrobatic World Championships and World Age-group Championship held in Poland (6-19th July). Follow their results on www.british-gymnastics.org or contact Media Department for details:  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

 ‘Spelbound’ are-

Men’s Four- Adam McAssey, Adam Buckingham, Alex Uttley and Jonathan Stranks -2010 British Champions, will compete for GBR at forthcoming World Championships in Poland.

Mixed Pair-Katie Axten and Nick Illingworth -2010 British Champions.

Women’s Trio -Leighanne Cowler, Lauren Kemp, and Hollianne Wood  - Silver at the 2010 British Championships and will compete at the forthcoming World age-group Championships in Poland.

Women’s Pair - Abigail Ralph and Amy Mackenzie - Will compete at the forthcoming World age-group Championships in Poland.

Men’s Pair- Ed Upcott and Doug Fordyce – 2010 British Champions and will compete for GBR at forthcoming World Championships in Poland

Information-

Acrobatic Gymnastics is one of 12 gymnastics disciplines of which Artistic Gymnastics, Rhythmic Gymnastics and Trampoline Gymnastics currently feature within the Olympic Games.
Acrobatic Gymnastics is an infusion of choreography and complex acrobatic skills performed in partnership on a standard gymnastics floor area. Balance, Dynamic and Combined routines are performed to music. The floor area is 12x12 metres; Duration of the routines is 2 minutes 30 seconds.
The gymnasts compete as Men’s Pair, Women’s Pair, Mixed Pair, Women’s Trio,  and Men’s Four

Great Britain is one of the World’s leading nations in Acrobatic Gymnastics and has achieved success at World and European level with medals in all categories.

Gymnasts work in harmony and trust, each responsible for their partner or partners. It is a true and testing examination of human relationships. Routines impose on gymnasts a need for strength, agility, flexibility, balance and acrobatic skills. The results are spectacular, intricate balances performed on partners, exciting multiple somersaults and twisting somersaults with partners being pitched and caught. A requirement and opportunity to express their artistry and individual gymnastics skills makes this a delight for spectators, and a tremendous feeling of attainment for gymnasts.