Nicky Wheatley
Active Schools Coordinator, Trinity Academy Cluster
Tag: sports
Gym Fest 2012 hits new heights
Edinburgh Leisure and Active Schools teamed up again to stage Gymfest, a celebration of the city’s young gymnasts, at Broughton High School yesterday. And with financial support from Active City the annual display reached new heights – quite literally! 
A wide range of gymnasts from across the city took part in the Broughton spectacular – from enthusiastic new dancers and fun gymnasts (some performing in public for the first time) to top young athletes who already participate in competitions – and the packed audience was entertained from start to finish by some spectacular performances. 
Given the high standards throughout the afternoon it was fitting that all the participants received medals, so take a bow:
City of Edinburgh Gymnastics Club (Senior Team)
City of Edinburgh Broughton Recreation Team
Blackhall Primary School Gymnastics Club
Castlebrae Community High School Gymnastics Club
Broughton High School Gymnastics Club
City of Edinburgh Firrhill Recreation team
Tynecastle High School Gymnastics Club
Gylemuir Primary School Gymnastics Club
Granton Primary School Dance Group
Corstorphine Primary School Gymnastics Club
Ferryhill Primary School Gymnastics Group
Pentland Primary School Gymnastics Club
Stockbridge Primary Dance Group
City of Edinburgh Gymnastics Club Display Team
North Edinburgh hosts ‘International’ sports carnival
Forthview and Granton Primary Schools became Australia and China for the day when they took part in a Sports Carnival organised by facilities management giant ISS at The Spartans Community Football Academy yesterday.
The local schools were joined by Bannockburn’s St Mary’s School and each took part in three different elements on the day – the themes being education, fun and competition.
The event was supported by a wide range of agencies: British Heart Foundation and Coca Cola sponsored the event, while Lothian and Borders Police, Lothian and Borders Fire and Rescue Service and Lothian Buses were all there, providing information and advice at the education section. SELEX Galileo apprentices were among the volunteers who staffed the popular fun section which included inflatables and mini-football.
Highlight of the day was a series of sports challenges and competitive races – sprints, hurdles, relays and fun runs – all enthusiastically supported by cheering supporters.
And continuing the theme in the finest Olympic tradition there were also award presentations and a closing ceremony to bring a memorable day to perfect end.
Some images:
D-Day for local football clubs
Today is D-Day for two local football clubs, Spartans can win the East of Scotland Football Association Premier League if they can get get a victory when they visit Stirling University later today. However, Stirling Uni are also chasing the Premier Title and they need to take six points from their remaining two games. Its a different story for Leith Athletic who play in the same league but find themselves in a dog-fight at the bottom of the table and they visit Lothian Thistle at Saughton Enclosure today and Leith need a point from todays game to ensure they will be playing in the Premier League next week.
Check back on the NEN Blog later today to find out how both our local teams got on, we wish them both well.