Mens North of England Open Championships Newcastle. 19-Dec-2004 This was a new men's advanced competition. 46 gymnasts competing were from Carlisle (6), Newcastle (13), Leeds (9), Plymouth (6) Darlington (3), and Middlesborough(9). In the senior competition(13-18 yrs) representing Carlisle were Christy Bailey,8th place,Nick McLeod, 9th place, Mike Burgess 10th place, and John Gill, 15th place. Newcastle competitors achieved the first seven placings, with Middlesborough taking a joint 5th. In the Junior Comp,(8-12 yrs), Plymouth and Leeds demonstrated a fantastic standard of gymnastics. Representing Carlisle were, Ivan Renac, 16th. and Sam Lightowler 18th. Congratulations to all from Carlisle, you did a fantastic job, also Happy Birthday to Christy who celebrated his 13th birthday on the same day, and was the youngest senior.

7 Boys from the gymnastics club entered this competition. They achieved 6 gold & 1 silver medals. 146 gymnasts competed,( boys & girls) in 4 age groups, un'9, un'11, un'13, & ov'13.
OVER 13's male.
Nick Mcleod & Mike Burgess achieved joint first with a points score of 17.1
UNDER 13's male.
Craig Morning and Callum Kirkbride came first.
UNDER 11's male.
Jim Kirkaldy came first
Chris Rome was second
UNDER 9's male.
Callum Aldridge was first
CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL WHO COMPETED.
KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!
OVER 13.
1st - Nick Mcleod.
2nd - Mike Burgess.
UNDER 13.
2nd - Christy Bailey.
3rd - John Gill.
UNDER 11.
1st - Teo Castlevecchi.
2nd - James Swanton.
3rd - Chris Rome.
UNDER 9.
1st - Sam Lightowler
2nd - Joe Herring.
3rd - Callum Aldridge, & Richard Veitch.