The Leaders Council of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is currently in the process of talking to leadership figures from across the nation in an attempt to understand this universal trait and what it means in Britain and Northern Ireland today. Clare Scott from ETKO Sports Academy was invited onto an episode of the podcast, which also included an interview …
Lockdown dilemmas: Has all my gymnastics training gone to waste?
As our weeks in lockdown creep into double figures, many gymnasts are worried about loss of fitness. Panic sets in: Have all those hours of training gone to waste? How long will it take to get back to where I was before? Here are five tips for keeping on top of your training during lockdown: 1. Attitude Instead of dwelling …
How much daily exercise should you be doing in lockdown?
Life in lockdown can feel pressured. Things have not slowed down for everyone; many of us are busier than ever before. We may be juggling family responsibilities with new ways of working. We might have taken on extra roles in our communities. We could be anxious about loved ones. All of which can result in overwhelm. Striking exercise from your to-do list might seem like an easy sacrifice. Yet it’s the last thing you should …
Keeping your family active in lockdown
Families are currently adjusting to new ways of living, working and playing together. This unexpected time together has some benefits – more families are gathering round the table at mealtimes for example – however it would be naive to pretend that all is rosy. Many parents are juggling working from home with supervising home learning. Others may be furloughed or …
COVID-19 IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT
17 March 2020 Many of you will be aware of the government advice to avoid restaurants, pubs, bars, clubs, cinemas and gyms with immediate effect. The wellbeing of our members, their families, and our staff and volunteers is of the utmost importance to us. With this in mind – and with heavy hearts – we are writing to inform you …
JUMP! Championships are springboard for success for north-east gymnasts
A group of north-east gymnasts had a spring in their step after winning a sweep of medals at the recent JUMP! Floor & Vault Championships at Cumbernauld. Each of the 20 boys and girls from ETKO Sports Academy returned to Aberdeenshire with a medal, after competing against youngsters from 17 different clubs. Teams from Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy triumphed across …
Fifth victory for Nico at English Wrestling Open Championships
An Oldmeldrum-based wrestler has struck gold for the fifth time in a row after triumphing at the recent English Senior Open Wrestling Championships held at the British Wrestling Academy in Greater Manchester. Nico Cojocaru (32), a wrestling and fitness instructor with ETKO Sports Academy, took the podium top spot while representing the organisation’s competitive wrestling division, ETKO Wrestling Academy, in …
Oldmeldrum gymnasts triumph in Nottingham
A trio of gymnasts from Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Gymnastics Academy have returned triumphant from a recent competition south of the border. Kelsey Chapman (11), Ava Mackie (11) and Lily Park (10) all contributed to their club’s medal haul at the Winter Cup 2020, hosted by Robin Hood Gymnastics Club in Sherwood, Nottingham. The Aberdeenshire gymnasts competed against others from numerous UK …
Year of giving for ETKO Sports Academy
For one north-east organisation the season of giving marks the culmination of 12 months of fundraising and support for local causes. Staff at Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy have been involved with various activities throughout the year as part of the company’s increasing focus on community and charity support. A key move for the company in 2019 was its selection of …
Dazzling competition debut for ETKO gymnasts
ETKO Sports Academy was well represented at the recent Aberdeenshire Gymnastics & Trampoline Festival in Inverurie. Various teams of ETKO gymnasts took part across the different age categories, producing some great results. These included team gold for the age 8-9 boys and age 10-11 girls, with a further team bronze for the 8-9 girls. Several gymnasts also gained individual medals, …