A team of young gymnasts from Chorley are raising money to take part in the world championships in Florida this summer.
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Chorley Gymnastics Club is looking to qualify for an international competition, with teams of 10 to 16 girls aiming to travel to America for seven days.
The club has taken part in four local competitions to qualify for the event and will be competing in the national competition in Milton Keynes this spring to secure a place.
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Martha Aspden, 12, from the club, said:
“Being able to travel the world with my gym friends and represent Chorley is amazing and a dream come true.”
Comprised of girls aged six to 12 from Chorley and South Ribble, some of the team have been training since they were toddlers, and last year seven of them competed in the championships.
Emily Blakely, 10, said:
“It was a lot of fun competing against other countries. Both my sister and I will be competing this year.
“I hope I can succeed with my gym friends.”
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Over the course of seven days, gymnasts compete against other athletes from around the world and individually demonstrate their skills on beam, horizontal bars, floor and vault to earn points and placement within their age group. To do.
The top seven finishers will be invited to the finals of the “All-Round” competition.
The trip is expected to cost £760 per gymnast, plus fees, insurance and kit, with flights expected to be £1,100.
The club has set up a GoFundMe page to help with the cost of team kit, competition fees and insurance and to raise money. You can donate through their page.
Sophia Shepherd, Emily Blakely.
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