Teen membership at ETKO Sports Academy

ETKO Sports Academy hosts free fitness event

A north-east sporting facility is encouraging people to get 2019 off to an active start by attending an open day on Saturday, 12 January. Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy is inviting newcomers and existing members to experience its fitness suite and exercise studio for free from 9am to 3pm. Those who come along will have the opportunity to participate in free …

ETKO gymnasts with their medals.

Perth podium placings for Oldmeldrum gymnasts

A group of young gymnasts from Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Gymnastics Academy returned from a recent event in Perth with an impressive medal haul. ETKO Gymnastics Academy was one of 33 clubs who sent teams to the Women’s Artistic Floor & Vault Competition at Bells Sports Centre in Perth. The north-east gymnasts triumphed in the 10/11 beginners’ category with the four-strong team …

Children in Need 2018

ETKO Sports Academy pulls together for Children in Need

ETKO Sports Academy’s young members have successfully raised £863 for BBC Children in Need, after wearing their pyjamas and taking their teddy bears to class from Monday 12 to Saturday 17 November. The money raised will help transform the lives of disadvantaged children and young people across the UK. Throughout the week, participants in classes including baby gym, adult and …

Gymnasts from ETKO Gymnastics with their medals and ribbons

Oldmeldrum gymnasts glitter in Glasgow

A group of youngsters from Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Gymnastics returned from the recent City of Glasgow Floor & Vault Competition with a large haul of medals. 32 boys and girls from ETKO Sports Academy’s competitive gymnastics programme took part in the event at Glasgow’s Bellahouston Leisure Centre, which was attended by over 20 clubs. The four-strong 10-11 beginners girls’ team struck …

British Wrestling Championships 2018

Trio of golds for north-east wrestlers

A trio of north-east wrestlers took the podium by storm at the British Senior Wrestling Championships in Manchester this weekend. Viorel (Vio) Etko, Nicolae (Nico) Cojocaru and Ianic Saculţan, all of whom train at ETKO Wrestling Academy in Oldmeldrum, each won the gold medal in their respective weight categories. Vio Etko (40), who established ETKO Wrestling Academy, is no stranger …

Vio Etko, Veteran Wrestling World Champion

Vio strikes gold on world wrestling stage

North-east wrestler Viorel (Vio) Etko struck gold on the global stage at the weekend by clinching the top podium spot at the Veterans World Championships in Skopje, Macedonia. Vio (40), who is based in Oldmeldrum, was competing in the category A (35-40 years) 62kg division. His gold medal win, which follows a silver in the same event last year, was …

Fitness Suite

ETKO Sports Academy opens doors to all

A north-east sporting facility is inviting new faces and existing members through its doors by hosting an open day on Saturday, 25 August. Oldmeldrum-based ETKO Sports Academy is inviting members of the public to experience its adults fitness suite and exercise studio for free throughout the day. Those who come along will have the opportunity to participate in free taster …

Commonwealth Games Selection for North-East Wrestler – Tuesday, 20 February 2018

A north-east wrestler is set to board the Team Scotland plane for the Gold Coast this spring, having been selected for the Commonwealth Games 2018. Oldmeldrum-based Viorel (Vio) Etko is the current Commonwealth Games bronze medal holder and has his sights set on further success following the recent announcement. Vio is one of a four-strong Scottish wrestling team, including Alex …

ETKO Sports Academy expands Team to Strengthen Sporting Portfolio – Monday 12 February 2018

A leading north-east sporting facility has further enhanced its management team, with a view to expanding the range of activities on offer to members. ETKO Sports Academy, which is based in Oldmeldrum, has appointed Dan Griffiths to the newly-created role of Health & Safety/Development Manager. He will be responsible for overseeing health and safety strategy, policies and processes, as well …