CHIPPENHAM ASC’s Jess Smith has been invited to join the England Develop-ment squad.

The 11-year-old came through trials at Crystal Palace, following her sixth-placed finish in the solo event at the National Age Group Championships in Gloucester.

Smith and clubmate Lani Attiwell competed in the 12 and under Figure section, helping Bristol Central finish in bronze medal position in the team event.

It was the second year that Smith had reached the trials after her National Age Group achievements and she still has another year in the section.

Chippenham ASC entered three recreational teams in the championships at Gloucester.

The 12 and under team – Evie Garrett, Niamh Pyke, Niamh Irwin, Bethany Reed, Lillia Barnett, Cara Wilkinson, Amy Land, Charity Sugg, Abbie Cooper, Elise Lambern – finished 11th.

The 13/14 team – Bethany Barnett, Eloise Legg, Zoe Bird, Soraya Chesworth, Lauren Makepeace, Natalie Dodd, Courtney Matthews – finished seventh.

The 15/16/17 age group – Marsha Burgess, Ciara Irwin, Chloe Makepeace, Francesca Graham, Serena Jackson , Isobel Dodd, Abbie Cross – finished sixth.