International Performance Coach Chris Adams visited Jersey on 2nd July to hold a special 3-day training clinic with Regent's squad gymnasts. Chris introduced a new training programme to the gymnasts last September during the first of his training clinics. At his second visit in November, Chris built on the improvement the gymnasts had already made by introducing key strength and flexibility skills and specific tumbling and bar techniques. Chris was impressed with the progress the girls had made over the last few months and said that it was clear that the girls have been keeping up with their conditioning and training programme through the improvements they have made. At this training clinic, Chris concentrated on lots of new bar techniques for the girls, encouraging them to work on the metal high-bar in gloves and loops and getting more of the girls to perform handstands and giant circles around the bar.

The gymnasts and coaches all enjoyed the weekend with Chris and look forward to his next visit in September.