Initially, John Grady's role will involve organising a trial to choose the British squad. Several gymnasts from Jersey will attend the trial and there is a strong possibility of final selection for some. British Gymnastics runs a Disabilities section which involves gymnasts with special needs in training, awards and competition programmes. It differs from Special Olympics, which targets gymnasts with learning difficulties, in that gymnasts with physical and sensory difficulties are also included. Following the trial a number of training weekends are planned, hopefully it will be possible to stage one of these in Jersey. Whilst very excited and honoured to accept the post, Grady has some apprehensions as the job will present some difficulties initially. British Gymnastics and the other organisation for special gymnastics, Special Olympics, have developed in different directions over the past four years. This has led to a slump in the numbers of gymnasts with learning difficulties being involved with British Gymnastics. Grady said: "It is important in the early stages that efforts are made to reconcile the difference between the two organisations so that they can co-ordinate future developments. This will be a key issue to my future involvement in the squad as at this moment in time, Jersey’s allegiance is very much with Special Olympics." | 
