Wolds Boys Take on the Best at the MAG National Setwork Finals

Wolds Gymnastics Club were proudly represented at this year’s National Setworks Finals, with 7 gymnasts taking to the competition floor to compete against some of the very best male gymnasts from across Great Britain.

The competition brought together talented gymnasts from across the country, providing a fantastic opportunity for our boys to showcase their skills, test themselves against national-level opposition and demonstrate the hard work they have put into their training. With impressive individual apparatus performances, team success and some significant national achievements, it was a memorable competition for everyone involved.

Oakley Gill competed in the Bob Currier Level 6 competition, delivering a strong performance across all six apparatus to finish 6th overall with an all-around score of 48.916. His standout performance came on pommel horse, where he secured an excellent 2nd place with a score of 10.100, putting him among the top performers on the apparatus. Oakley also recorded 8.700 on rings and 9.650 on vault, demonstrating his ability across the competition. A particularly exciting achievement for Oakley was receiving an invitation to the National Reward Camp at the Lilleshall National Training Centre for the 6th year in a row, recognising his performance and providing and hard work. A fantastic opportunity to continue developing alongside some of the country’s talented young gymnasts.

Max De Luca produced an excellent performance in the Bob Currier Level 5 competition, finishing 4th overall with an impressive all-around score of 61.233. Max secured an outstanding 1st place on rings with 9.200, alongside 3rd-place finishes on floor (8.250), vault (10.150) and high bar (8.400). He also achieved 3rd place on PPP with a score of 10.100, contributing to a fantastic overall competition. His performances helped his Yorkshire team secure 2nd place in the team competition, adding another achievement to an already successful day. To top it all off, Max also received an invitation to the National Reward Camp at the Lilleshall National Training Centre, a brilliant recognition of his consistent hard work in the gym and performance at national level.

Harvey Mathewson also competed in the Bob Currier Level 5 competition, finishing 5th overall with an all-around score of 60.233. Harvey delivered some fantastic routines, taking 1st place on vault with an impressive 10.450 and 1st place on PPP with 10.550. He also secured 3rd place on parallel bars with 8.500 and 4th on rings with 8.500, demonstrating consistency across several apparatus. Harvey’s performances played an important part in helping the Yorkshire Level 5 Bob Currier team secure 2nd place overall. Like Max & Oakley, Harvey was also rewarded with an invitation to the National Reward Camp at the Lilleshall National Training Centre, a fantastic achievement and a testament to the dedication he continues to show in training.

George Fairfax took on the Bob Currier Level 3 competition, finishing 9th overall with an all-around score of 64.566. George produced a particularly impressive performance on high bar, securing an excellent 2nd place with a score of 9.700. He also recorded strong scores across the remaining apparatus, including 9.750 on parallel bars, 9.166 on pommel horse and 10.850 on vault. Competing against some of the country’s top gymnasts provided George with another valuable opportunity to test his routines at national level, gain experience and continue building towards future competitions.

Luis Gowens represented Wolds in the Paul Blakeborough Level 3 competition, achieving an all-around score of 69.650 to finish 12th overall. Luis demonstrated some excellent performances throughout the competition, with his strongest results coming on pommel horse and high bar, where he secured 6th place on both apparatus with scores of 10.900 and 10.050 respectively. He also achieved 6th place on PPP with an impressive 11.050, alongside a 9.950 on floor and 11.000 on vault. Luis’s performances contributed to the team’s 4th-place finish, rounding off a positive day of competition against some of the best gymnasts from across Great Britain.

Oscar Goodyear competed in the Bob Currier Level 1 competition, finishing 13th overall with an all-around score of 62.800. One of Oscar’s standout performances came on parallel bars, where he secured an excellent 6th place with a score of 8.350. He also recorded 9.450 on high bar, 9.200 on pommel horse and 10.000 on vault, showing some great performances across the apparatus. Oscar was also part of the team that secured an outstanding 1st place in the team competition, a fantastic achievement at a national final. This was a brilliant opportunity for Oscar to compete against gymnasts from across the country and gain further experience at this level.

Jimmy Warkup produced an outstanding performance in the Paul Blakeborough Level 2 competition, securing an impressive 3rd place overall with an all-around score of 76.850. Jimmy delivered some fantastic routines throughout the day, finishing 3rd on pommel horse with 11.350 and 2nd on parallel bars with 11.200. He also achieved 5th place on rings with 10.400 and 5th on PPP with 11.350, demonstrating his strength and consistency across the competition. His performance was made even more special with the news that Jimmy had secured automatic selection for the GB Men’s Development Squad 2027 due to his top 3 placing all around. This is a particularly significant milestone for Wolds Gymnastics Club, as Jimmy becomes the first gymnast in the club’s history to be selected for the GBR Development Squad. It is an incredible achievement and a fantastic reward for the commitment, dedication and hard work he has put into his gymnastics. We are extremely proud of Jimmy and look forward to supporting him in his journey as he takes this exciting next step.

A huge well done to all seven gymnasts who represented Wolds Gymnastics Club at the National Setworks Finals. Competing against the top gymnasts from across Great Britain is a significant achievement in itself, and the boys should be incredibly proud of what they have accomplished. With national podium finishes, a team gold, team silver, three National Reward Camp invitations and automatic selection for the GB Men’s Development Squad, there is plenty to celebrate.