“British Gymnastics has enjoyed an excellent, long-running relationship with EventScotland, with whom we have been working in partnership to create world class events on a yearly basis. The support we have received has been superb, and we are always delighted to begin working on new projects and making plans to re-visit Scotland.”

Gymnastics is a key priority sport for Glasgow in the run up the 2014 Commonwealth Games. Gymnastics also attracts impressive international broadcast, which showcases Scotland’s built facilities and venues.

EventScotland has supported the Glasgow Gymnastics Grand Prix since 2005 and the event is now a key part of Scotland’s gymnastics portfolio and formed part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games bid, demonstrating commitment to the sport.

In 2008, EventScotland invested £45,000 in the Glasgow Gymnastics Grand Prix at Kelvinhall International Sports Arena. In 2011 the event will take up residence in the new National Indoor Sports Arena, making it one of the first events to benefit from new Commonwealth Games infrastructure.

In 2007, due to the success of the Glasgow Gymnastics Grand Prix, Glasgow was approached to host the World Acrobatics Gymnastics Championships by the International federation (FIG). With EventScotland’s support and investment, this event further established Scotland as a world class destination for gymnastics.

EventScotland continues to support the Glasgow Gymnastics Grand Prix in 2009 and looks to identify further opportunities for gymnastics in Scotland.