CHIPPENHAM Moonraker Gymnastics had two adults competing at the 2018 British Gymnastic Adult Championships in Lilleshall.

It proved a successful day for both competitors, with Emma Kiely competing in the Novice 40+ category and Alison Turner competing in the Newbie 40+ category.

Kiely had competed for the previous three years, improving her personal best on each occasion.

Competing on three pieces of apparatus, she placed fifth on beam, seventh on vault and sixth on floor, giving an overall placing seventh.

It was the first time Turner had competed in her event and she came away with an overall silver medal, gaining a first on vault.

Head coach Steve West said “Both Emma and Alison did brilliantly.

"This is a big event in the gymnastics calendar and it’s great to see Emma and Ali conquer their nerves and do themselves and the club proud.

"It proves that its never too late to start. It’s a great competition with a great atmosphere, we will be there again next year with even more gymnasts and hopefully enter a team, the club is proud to be a part of it.”

Anyone interested in having a go at adult gymnastics can contact Sue via admin@chippenhamgymnastics.co.uk.