Peacock Gymnastics Academy make NGA National Finals

Peacock Gymnastics Academy (PGA) is celebrating 11 of their youngsters securing places at the 2026 NGA National Finals in Liverpool on 27th and 28th June.

The achievement follows a highly successful competitive season which saw 1,950 gymnasts from over 60 clubs across Great Britain compete across seventeen qualifying events throughout the year.

Qualification is based upon a gymnast's two highest All-Around scores achieved during the season, with only the strongest performers from across the country progressing to the National Finals.

The eleven PGA gymnasts now set to represent the Shipston On Stour-based club in Liverpool are:

Girls: Eira Etheridge – Level 1, Layla-Mai Burton – Level 1, Rhea Blunden – Level 1, Isla Holley – Bronze, Neve Giddings – Bronze, Miller Irvine – Level 3, Nancy Stone – Level 4, Mollie Stone – Level 6, Emily Cox – Platinum.

Boys: Eligh Patterson – 1NX, and Zac Kethlyi – 1NX.

For a relatively young and growing club programme, securing 11 national finalists is a tremendous achievement and reflects the hard work, commitment and determination shown by the gymnasts throughout the season.

Particularly pleasing is the breadth of qualification across the programme.

PGA gymnasts have qualified across entry, intermediate and advanced pathways, demonstrating the strength of athlete development throughout the club.

Several other PGA gymnasts narrowly missed qualification by the smallest of margins and remain on call-up watch lists.

Their performances throughout the season have demonstrated that the club possesses increasing depth across multiple levels and age groups.

PGA owner Bijou Tucker said: “To have 11 gymnasts qualify for National Finals is a fantastic achievement for everyone involved with the club.

“We are incredibly proud of every gymnast who has represented PGA this season, whether they qualified or not.

“What makes this achievement particularly special is the range of levels represented and the success of our developing boys programme.

“This reflects the dedication of our coaching team, the support of our families and, above all, the hard work and resilience shown by the gymnasts themselves.

“We are now looking forward to supporting our finalists in Liverpool and helping them enjoy what will be a memorable experience competing alongside some of the best gymnasts from across the country."

The NGA National Finals will bring together some of the highest-ranked gymnasts from across the United Kingdom to compete for national honours.