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Nikky
A'Bear Club: Nova-Ealing Date of Birth: 17th March 1982 Grade 2 O18 Previous A Grade Coach |
| Educational Background | Did 8 GCSEs at Acton High School |
| Current Job | I work in the admin and payroll department of a large food distribution company. |
| Dream Career | Writer or English teacher |
| How Long Been Trampolining | For nearly 12 years (since I was 6). |
| What Made You Start? | I started because my mum and I wanted to spend more time doing things together and it is an activity that we could both participate in. Another reason was because I used to do gymnastics at a very low level at the opposite end of the hall and really wanted to try it out. |
| Favourite Move | Probably bounce rolls and crash dives because they look good when done properly but you can also have lots of fun with them changing the shapes etc. I prefer twisting moves to double somersaults - I've landed on my head a few too many times! |
| Motivation | Coaching the younger members of the club helps to motivate me as its great to see others achieve and seeing smiles on their faces when they learn something new, even if its just seat drop ½ twist to feet! Also I would not be anywhere without John's (my coach) motivation. He has been coaching me since the age of 7 and knows how to get me working hard. |
| Aims This Year (2000) | Win Grade 2 National Finals. After winning in Harlow it really gave me a buzz that I hadn't realised I'd missed so much in the 18 months that I hadn't been competing. I am also hoping to do well in the Heathrow London Youth Games. Ealing (the team that I manage) won last year so we have slot to live up to! |
| Most Annoying Habit | Not sure what to say! |
| Major Achievements | |
| Competition/Year | |
| Nationals Opens 1992 U11 | 18th |
| National Finals (Grade B) 1994 U13 | 3rd |
| National Finals (Grade B) 1995 U15 | 9th |
| National Synchro Finals (Grade A) 1996 U15 | 10th |
| National Finals (Grade B) 1997 U18 | 3rd |
