It’s been a busy couple of weeks with Team GB doing so well in Rio as the Olympics have come to a recordbreaking end. The success by our brilliant athletes in Rio, and especially Gymnastics gaining so many medals has been inspirational, especially to our own budding gymnasts who are currently training hard for future competitions and their own aspirations of success. We at Athena would like to celebrate the Olympics with a carnival atmosphere and invite everyone to our first ever Carnival Day on Saturday 3rd September with an afternoon of Fun and games in the main hall of Newton Aycliffe Leisure Centre. The doors open at 4.00pm and entry is FREE. Games and stalls in the carnival will help us raise funds to improve our facilities which will help our current and future gymnasts. We have some fantastic events planned for the day and games are not restricted to the kids as will be having Kids v Adult games, as well as face painting, tattoos m, photo booth, hotdogs, sweets and drinks and of course not to forget the party music for everyone to sing along to! We also will have the Athena Lipsync Championship, which will be an amazing, if not hilarious, event in itself. As this is a Carnival, we would also welcome you all to come in either Fancy Dress or your colourful Carnival Party Clothes and make this a very colourful event as we saw in Rio. Although entry is free, you will need to get your tickets, which can be obtained Saturdays 9.00am-2.00pm or Sunday 9.30-11am at the Athena Reception Desk at the Athena Gym on the 1st floor of the Leisure Centre. If you have been inspired by the fantastic British Gymnastics team in Rio and would like to try Gymnastics, why don’t you come down to the gym and talk to our family of coaches and staff about taking up the sport. More information is also available on our web site www.athenasportsacademy. co.uk Who knows, you could also be winning medals and competing for your club at national competitions. As well as holding our Fantastic Carnival Day in September, Athena could also help with future Birthday celebrations, by holding your child’s birthday party within our Gym. The prices for our parties start from £100 and include 1 hour play within the Gym and then 45 minutes use of the Function Room, where you will be allowed to bring your own catering in or we can supply a price for an outside caterer. If you would like any more information regarding our parties, please visit us at the gym or email athena sportsacademy@gmail.com