A young trampolining star from Cleckheaton has become the only girl to be selected for GB Gymnastics’ development squads in both trampolining and double mini trampolining.
Sophie Hutchinson, 12, has achieved this remarkable feat following years of stellar performances at competitions across the country. The talented youngster – who trains at Kirklees Trampoline Gymnastics Academy in Huddersfield – was recently diagnosed with autism and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder and her mother, Kat, has found the sport to be a release for the high energy levels conditions caused by these conditions.
” But the news is not all positive, with the financial burden of continuing Sophie’s participation in the sport she loves becoming too much to bear for her parents. At present, it annually costs more than £5,000 for her to compete at GB level – with no financial help being available to her current age group. Sophie’s mother subsequently faces a dilemma. She said: “It’s just a huge financial cost, and it’s becoming impossible in the current climate.
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