Olympic Trampoline Hopeful Secures Bursary | Atlantic Trampolines

Sophie came into trampolining at the age of 9 from an artistic gymnastics background. She trained in both aerobics and trampolining gaining GB selections in both disciplines. However, she gave up aerobics in 2008 to concentrate on her passion, trampolining.

She has gained multiple accolades including the Chris Fordham Memorial Cup, a trophy given to the trampolinist scoring the highest overall score at the Welsh Championships. She is the only female ever to have won it.

She represented GB at the U16 World Championships last year and has been selected for the U18 European Championships this year.

The Jaguar Academy of Sport is a long term commitment by Jaguar to British Sport. Fronted by some of the very best British sportsmen and women of past and present times, the Jaguar Academy of Sport aims to recognise, celebrate and inspire the very best of British sporting talent and success. Its patrons include: David Beckham, Sir Ian Botham, Gareth Edwards, Dame Kelly Holmes, Denise Lewis, and Sir Steve Redgrave.