“Be equal to your talent, not your age.”

–      Yevgeny Yevtushenko

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Charlie Fellows (City of Liverpool GC) winner of the silver medal in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

The year following an Olympic Games is always an interesting one in any sport as new talent begins to emerge onto the Senior scene and established competitors strive to maintain their hold on the sport.

Gabrielle Jupp (Sapphire GC) winner of the Gold medal in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

This was particularly true of the 2013 British Gymnastics Championships, held at the Liverpool Echo Arena from March 22^nd to 24^th. The event incorporated the Junior Women’s Championships as well as the Under 16 Youth and Under 18 Junior Men’s events. Staging the event in a major arena gives these young gymnasts a great experience of competing on a podium in front of a large audience; this is invaluable as they move up to compete on the International scene.

Joe Fraser (City of Birmingham GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

2012 was a memorable and outstanding year in the history of British Gymnastics and the unforgettable performances of both our teams at the Olympic Games will live long in the memory.

Olympic team member Hannah Whelan (City of Liverpool GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

2013 sees the beginning of a new Olympic cycle and whilst some senior gymnasts have now retired from competition, others are aiming to continue competing at the highest level. Significant amongst these are male gymnasts Daniel Keatings and Theo Seagar, both of whom narrowly missed Olympic selection but who have overcome their disappointment and are working for this year’s major events. They both achieved excellent results in Liverpool taking five apparatus titles between them and were rewarded with selection for the forthcoming European Championships in Moscow.

Dan Keatings (Huntingdon GC) winner of the gold medals on Pommel Horse, Parallel Bars and High Bar in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Theo Seagar (Bury GC) winner of the gold medals on Vault and Rings competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Two Olympians took the overall gold and silver medals (Max Whitlock and Daniel Purvis) with the consistent Matthew Firth taking bronze and staking his claim to a place in the national team.

Max Whitlock (South Essex GC) takes the title of British Champion at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

As a first year Senior Gabby Jupp (Sapphire GC) wins the British Champion title.

The Senior Women’s event was significant as several gymnasts enjoyed their first showing competing as seniors, having impressed last year at Junior level. Interestingly two of these gymnasts outshone the opposition to take the Gold (Gabby Jupp) and Silver (Charlie Fellows) medals. Niamh Rippin (another gymnasts who narrowly missed Olympic selection) took the bronze.

The Junior Women’s competition saw Tyesha Mattis taking the all around title following on from her outstanding success in this year’s Australian Youth Olympic Festival where she held off world wide competition to become overall champion. Close behind her came promising young gymnasts Amy Tinkler and Ellie Downie (sister of senior gymnast Becky Downie).

Fresh from her success Down Under, Tyesha Mattis (East London) wins the British Junior title.

Amy Tinkler (South Durham GC) winner of the silver medal in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

The Men’s under 18 and under 16 competitions saw a clutch of outstanding gymnasts taking the limelight with Nile Wilson, Dominick Cunningham and Jay Thompson on the podium in the under 18 event and Brinn Bevan, Gianni Regini-Moran and Hamish Carter impressing everyone in the Under 16 competition.

Nile Wilson (City of Leeds) wins the Under 18 Men’s title

Jay Thompson and Gianni Regini-Moran competing in the men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Dominick Cunningham (Earls GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Brinn Bevan (South Essex GC) wins the under 16 men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Hamish Carter (City of Birmingham GC) winner of the bronze medal in the under 16 men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

A SELECTION OF IMAGES FROM THE EVENT

Dan Keatings (Huntingdon GC) winner of the Gold medal on Pommel Horse

Dominick Cunningham (Earls GC) winner of the silver medal in the Under 18 men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Anthony Wise (South Essex GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arean March 22-24 2013.

Gabrielle Jupp (Sapphire GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Brinn Bevan (South Essex GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Cara Kennedy (City of Glasgow GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Courtney Tulloch (Pegasus GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Joe Fraser (City of Birmingham GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Amy Tinkler (South Durham GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Sam Oldham (Huntingdon GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Frank Baines (Southport GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Max Whitlock (South Essex GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Lisa Mason (Huntingdon GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) with her coach Lorraine Atkinson during the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Anthony Wise (South Essex GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Millie Stannard (Tolworth GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Dan Purvis (Southport GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Amy Tinkler (South Durham GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Sam Oldham (Huntingdon GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Reiss Beckford (South Essex GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Nile Wilson(City of Leeds GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Cameron MacKenzie (Huntingdon GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Brinn Bevan (South Essex GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Dominic Sesto (South Essex GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Jade Stedford and Lucy Brett competing in the women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Sam Oldham (Huntingdon GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Sam Hunter (Notts Gymnastics Academy) and Daniel Purvis (Southport GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Sam Hunter (Notts Gymnastics Academy) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Amy Tinkler (South Durham GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Stevie Harrow and Olivia Blatch competing in the women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Nile Wilson(City of Leeds GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Gabrielle Jupp (Sapphire GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Steven Price and Gabrielle Jupp (Sapphire GC) after the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Frank Bains (Southport GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

April Maslen and Chantelle Halford competing in the women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Joe Fraser (City of Birmingham GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Charlotte Bennett and Eleanor Clifford competing in the women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Tyesha Mattis (East London GC) competing in the junior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Courtney Tulloch (Pegasus GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

Kirsty Campbell (DGC2k GC) competing in the senior women’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

It was impressive to see that talent is so wide spread thought the UK with no one club dominating the scene. From Scotland to Wales to all areas of England, clubs are producing great talent and the level of coaching is impressively high.

David Weir (Largs GC) competing in the junior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

There may have been a bitter wind blowing from the Mersey throughout the three day event but competition was hot and fierce inside the arena. Established stars found themselves under pressure from the new kids on the block and the youngsters responded to the challenge by competing like veterans. 2013 sees both European and World Championships on the calendar and we can confidently hope for a continuation of the great results achieved in recent years.

As my website is at full capacity I am posting images here. These images posted here constitute examples of what is on offer.

Mitch Jarvis (Loughborough Students GC) competing in the senior men’s competition at the British Gymnastics Championships Liverpool Echo Arena March 22-24 2013.

FINALLY – I should like to confirm that I have one or two discounted copies available of my books “When Gymnasts Made History” and “British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012”. Previous posting contain all the price and contact details so just scroll down from this posting.

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© Eileen Langsley 2013

LATEST NEWS! NOW ISSUED WITH A HARDBACK COVER IN ADDITION TO THE SOFT BACK AND E BOOK VERSIONS!

“We came out and we delivered. We showed the world what we’re capable of. We all have smiles on our faces – it’s monstrous.”

Louis Smith

The cover of “When Gymnasts Made History”

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I am very pleased to announce the publication of my new book –

“When Gymnasts Made History”

A photographic celebration of the achievements of British Gymnasts at the

London 2012 Olympic Games.

A double page spread of Beth Tweddle

This is an affordably priced 80 page soft back book with over 260 full colour images, covering all stages of the competition up to the historic medal winning performances of the men’s team, Louis Smith, Beth Tweddle and Max Whitlock. The book is a great memory and souvenir of what was an unforgettable fortnight and a momentous time in the history of British Gymnastics. Relive those exciting moments through the colourful photo spreads and read the thoughts of the gymnasts and coaches as they experienced those heady days!

The British Men’s team and coaches celebrate winning their historic bronze medal.

Here is the link to access more information and to see a Preview.

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3977474

The book is also available as an e book for ipads at an even more friendly rate!

The e book link is:-

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/369662-when-gymnasts-made history

The British women’s team on their way to qualifying for the final.

The British men’s team competing in the team final.

Louis Smith experiences tense moments as he aims to qualify for the Pommel Horse final.

Ever since the closing of the Games I have wanted to produce a photographic tribute to all those involved – not only the gymnasts and coaches but also all those who made the Games happen – officials, Games Makers, spectators, families. This book is my tribute to them all and I hope it will be a constant reminder to them of their great achievements.

Images from the Opening Ceremony of the London 2012 Olympic Games.

“London served up an Olympic Games that will not soon be forgotten.”

Fédération Internationale de Gymnastique

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© Eileen Langsley 2013

FOUR COPIES OF ‘GETTING TO GRIPS – A NOTEBOOK FOR 2013

TWO COPIES ” THE BEARS OF BASLOW – A CHRISTMAS STORY’

If you want your copy signing, please make sure I have the correct spelling of the name you want me to use.

For a limited period of time I am able to supply my printed books at discounted prices. These can be supplied as signed and personalised copies if so wished. The offer does not apply to e books and does not include postage. For more information please contact me:-

eileenlangsley@btinternet.com

Here are the discounted prices. Stocks are limited.

“British Gymnastics the Road to 2012″ Now £72

The cover of the book “British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012″.

“Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute” Now £72

The cover of the book “Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute”.

“Where Sport Meets Art” – a book of blog postings. Now £15.29

The cover of the book “Where Sport Meets Art – A collection of blog postings between 2009 and 2012″.

“The Bears of Baslow” – A Christmas Story for Children. Now £13.60

The cover of the book “The Bears of Baslow – A Christmas Story”.

I have also produced a notebook for 2013 which makes an ideal Christmas gift for all who love Gymnastics. There are black and white generic images throughout the notebook.

Discounted price for a limited period is £6.40 (normal price is £7.95)

The cover image for the 2013 Notebook “Getting to grips”

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“The best inspiration is not to outdo others but to outdo ourselves.”

–      Anon

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The above quote was at the forefront of my mind during a busy summer working at the Olympic and Paralympic Games. These must have been the most photographed Games ever with keen photographers amongst the spectators at all the events and a colossal number of photographers accredited to work there officially. Amongst this number were some great sports photographers – of all ages – and it was inspiring to see the work they produced. It is all too easy to allow yourself to become psyched out by this but at least experience has taught me that you need to focus on yourself, challenge yourself and always try to produce images that are better than the last set. My Olympic and Paralympic  efforts can be viewed on my website:-

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For the time being I am not posting images here on my blog and have in fact made previous postings ‘private viewing’ only. Sadly the reason for this is that I have had a steady increase in the number of images removed and reused, all without permission and all in spite of the previous postings I have written about issues surrounding copyright infringement and image theft. If I can come up with a secure way of posting my images, I shall review the situation but for the time being the public viewing is turned off.

However I have recently published all these postings from 2009 until 2012 in a new, moderately priced book which is available in printed version or as a cheaper e book. The title is:-

“Where Sport Meets Art – A Collection of Blog Postings between 2009 and 2012 “.

The cover of the book “Where Sport Meets Art – A collection of blog postings between 2009 and 2012″.

The printed version can be viewed – and ordered if so wished – at the following link:-

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3651093

The e book version is here:-

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/350886-where-sport-meets-art

Just in time for Christmas, I have written and published a children’s story – and with no sport at all!

“The Bears of Baslow – A Christmas Story”

The cover of the book “The Bears of Baslow – A Christmas Story”.

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3472784

Here is a link for the e book version:-

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/314162-the-bears-of-baslow

The publications from earlier this year are still available as printed books and e books:-

“British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012”

The cover of the book “British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012″.

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3268855

link to e book

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/260121-celebrating-british-gymnastics-by-eileen-langsley

and also

“Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute”

The cover of the book “Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute”.

http://www.blurb.co.uk/bookstore/detail/3131131

link to e book

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/222386-rhythmic-gymnastics-a-tribute-by-eileen-langsley

I hope that these publications will be of interest to all who love sport and photography as well as those amongst you who might have a weakness for teddy bears – or know someone who does!

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© Eileen Langsley 2012

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I am pleased to announce that, just in time for the Queen’s Jubilee and the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, I have published a new large format photographic book titled ‘British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012’.

The front cover design for ‘British Gymnastics – The Road to 2012′

During my thirty five years of involvement with British Gymnastics I have always intended that at some stage I would create a tribute book which would publicise the great work and achievements of our gymnasts and coaches during my period of photography. In keeping with Olympic year, this book focuses on the Olympic disciplines of Gymnastics (men’s and women’s Artistic, Rhythmic and Trampoline). It is a large format (12”x12”), 120 page book with 485 photographs – colour and black and white. Whilst there are pages featuring gymnasts from the past, the main focus is on the current generation of stars and their preparations for the 2012 Olympics are recorded in a chapter with unique behind the scenes training images. Here are some sample pages; at the end of the posting is a URL link which goes straight to details of how to view further information of the book (including a Preview and purchasing). Please note that in addition to the quality large format coffee table hardback version, it is possible to buy the book as an e book for viewing on iPads and iPhones – a modestly priced alternative.

Chapter One – a double page spread of Beth Tweddle

A double page spread featuring Daniel Purvis

A double page spread of images of the British Junior Men competing at the 2012 European Championships in Montpellier.

A double page spread of male gymnasts from the 1990s

Beth Tweddle and Hannah Whelan in training

Images of coaches during a national squad training session.

A selection of generic images of the hands and feet of gymnasts during a training session.

Text in the book has been supplied by Vera Atkinson and John Atkinson MBE and I am privileged to have such knowledgeable and experienced people involved in the project. I trust that the book will be a suitable photographic tribute to the great people I have known in British Gymnastics – and a valued memory for anyone who loves the sport. Here is the URL link for the book:-

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3268855

The book is also available as an e book and here is the link:-

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/260121-celebrating-british-gymnastics-by-eileen-langsley

Please note that my book on Rhythmic Gymnastics:-

‘Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute’

is also still available as a hardback and e book via this link

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3131131

e book link:-

http://store.blurb.co.uk/ebooks/222386-rhythmic-gymnastics-a-tribute-by-eileen-langsley

© Eileen Langsley 2012

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I am pleased to be able to announce the publication of my latest book –

“Rhythmic Gymnastics – A Tribute.”

The Cover Page from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

Unlike my previous publications (‘Gymnastics The Art of Sport’ and ‘Gymnastics In Perspective’), this is a self published work and I have undertaken the photography, design and some of the writing. I am very happy to report that two outstanding writers are contributors to this publication – Vera Marinova Atkinson and Atsuko Watabe – and their inspirational words have truly made this book a tribute to a very artistic and beautiful sport.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

I am happy to post some pages and spreads from the book and as ever, I request that viewers do not ‘lift’ these images which carry my copyright.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

It is possible to view more layouts online and here is a link which should take interested parties directly to it:-

http://www.blurb.com/books/3131131

This link may not work on some computers so here is a second one, just in case!

http://www.blurb.com/bookstore/detail/3131131

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

The book is for sale in hardback (12” x 12” or 30cms x 30cms) with a dust jacket cover; it is a large coffee table publication printed on quality photographic paper with 240 photographs – so buyers get plenty for their money! Self publishing is not a cheap option and this book will be something of a special purchase for interested buyers. I’m conscious that the price puts it out of the range for many younger gymnasts and fans so have arranged for the book to be available in e book format for viewing on iPads and iPhones. The price for this option should bring it within their reach. It is due to be listed on Apple’s iBookstore within a week or so and is also available for download from Blurb.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley,May 2012.

Whilst the photographs feature many of the current generation of gymnasts from all over the world, they also focus on many of the stars from the past using images I have taken during my 35 year long career. Most of the book is in full colour but there are several pages in black and white, showing the years of development in the sport.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

There are also sections of generic/art images

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

and a focus on behind the scenes of training.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

My intention with this book had been to create a visual feast which would be a true tribute to a great sport and to the work of the coaches and their gymnasts. I hope that readers will agree.

A double page spread from 'Rhythmic Gymnastics - A Tribute' published by Eileen Langsley

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