SURFS UP COMPETITION 2024
I walked into an amazing tropical themed Saadi gymnastics competition.
There was a sea of excited children’s faces and proud parents engulfing the
decorated hall. Saadi coaches were clearly role models for the developing children, who
aspired to do their very best, follow there passion ,and make everyone
proud!
I interviewed several parents and children on this special day, to source
some vital feedback on what Saadi Gymnastics and this competition meant to
everyone who attended this momentous day
“Sienna aged eight (third competition)she has been excited and nervous abouttoday I think we’ve both got butterflies”
“Imogen Statt aged six has been exhilarated about the competition today, she loves movement and to challenge herself. She has been doing gymnastics for two years. This is her first competition and I’m feeling super proud.”
“Isla aged six loves gymnastics it improves her strength ,flexibility with in a fantastic community.”
“My daughter Carina aged ten has been coming to Saadi gymnastics since she was three. Saadi is incredibly supportive in dealing with children with disabilities and special needs. She is treated like an individual. Carinas core is now amazing, she has a close group of friends, she learns skills such as how to fail and survive through sport ,which is an invaluable lesson for life.”
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My daughter Payton aged six loves Saadi gymnastics, it makes her happy, keeps her fit she learns new skills and gymnastics helps with her
concentration. There is something for everyone here, different classes ,cheer leading, holiday camp. She has been counting down the days till this competition today.”
“My daughter Allegra aged eight who lives in Redbourn loves it here. I think Saadi gymnastics as a business has been very ambitious over the last eighteen months and has proved to be a success for everyone and a great addition to the Redbourn community.”
“Blue Bell my daughter has been coming to Saadi for one and a half years, we love Saadi particularly as it’s such a family gym. Saadi really nurture there kids, thats what should be celebrated. Blue Bell loves her friends she’s made, and we now all go bowling together! Saadi is a great introduction to competitive gymnastics.”
“My Daughter Riley aged six St Albans adores Saadi gym she has made many friends. Saadi has improved her strength, self esteem, confidence it’s like a family here everyone looks out for each other and they are brilliant coaches.”
“Isabella aged six from Cambridgeshire she has been ecstatic about being part of the competition today. Through this incredible sport she has learned flexibility ,strength ,and developed discipline through practice and perseverance ,which are vital life skills. Also gymnastics has taught her to push her boundaries and over come her fears, priceless for growing into a well rounded individual.””
“I feel nervous today but I know I’m competing in a great environment. I have spent two months practicing and gymnastics provides a safe space for me to express my feelings, in fact I have become more relaxed and calm since doing gymnastics it’s also made me more confident and improved my body language.”
“I love these external competitions it’s a chance to meet new people and make different friends. I have been committed to doing gymnastics for four years and my commitment has never wavered. I have been religiously practicing for three months for this competition at Saadi today. The practice improves my focus, posture, confidence, memory, and inspires me to watch British gymnastics on television.””
Report by Farida Porter