North-East Wrestlers End Year on a High – Friday, 15 December 2017

A north-east wrestling club has completed a year of outstanding competition results with a further haul of medals in two of the closing championships of 2017. Club representatives from Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Wrestling Academy returned triumphant from the recent Aspull Warriors Open Competition in Wigan and the British Junior Championships in Cardiff, building on an outstanding year of successes. ETKO Wrestling …

Regional Honours for North-East Gymnasts – Wednesday, 22 November 2017

A team of north-east gymnasts triumphed at the recent Scottish Women’s Artistic (WA) Floor & Vault Competition, held at Bell’s Sports Centre in Perth and organised by Scottish Gymnastics.  The four-strong team, representing Oldmeldrum-based L Gymnastics, claimed a convincing gold in the 10-11 year old age category, with a combined score of 76.30 – a clear 1.25 points ahead of …

Podium Placings for North-East Wrestlers – Thursday, 25 May 2017

A long trip south proved more than worthwhile for a group of north-east wrestlers, with several among their number ascending all the way to the medallists’ podium. Wrestlers from Oldmeldrum-based V Wrestling Academy won a number of medals at the recent English Junior Wrestling Championships at Thames Valley Athletic Centre in Eton. 11-year-old Colby Taylor struck gold in the 41k …

Early successes put spring in the step of new north-east sports facility

One of the north-east’s newest sporting centres has enjoyed a strong start to the year with a series of top results and award accolades. Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy, which opened its new 1092m² gymnastics centre in October last year, is the coaching home for over 1000 members of all ages and abilities. Formerly known as Laura’s Gym, it also acts …

First flush of success for Oldmeldrum gymnasts

Young gymnasts from an Oldmeldrum club are celebrating podium success after recently participating in the Allander Floor & Vault Competition at Allander Leisure Centre. The L Gymnastics representatives, many of whom were competing at this level for the first time, achieved team silver in both the under 8s and 8-9 year old categories.  There were also individual successes for Amy …

North-East Wrestlers Triumph at British Championships

A group of north-east wrestlers have returned home from a flagship British competition with a clutch of medals. Club members from Oldmeldrum-based V Wresting Academy performed highly in a number of categories at the recent 2016 British Junior and Senior Wrestling Championships at Bolton’s Smithills Sports Centre.  Head coach and Commonwealth bronze medallist Vio Etko claimed gold in the men’s …

National-standard Gymnastics Facility Opens In North-East

Following an inspiring summer of British gymnastics, the north-east is set to gain its own national-standard facility. Oldmeldrum-based Laura’s Gym has created a new 1092m² gymnastics centre, representing a six-figure investment. The organisation, which coaches more than 1000 members per week, is owned by former international gymnast Laura Etko and her husband Vio, a Commonwealth Games bronze medallist in wrestling.  …