Charles West

Charles West was better known as a gymnastics administrator and organizer than he was a competitor. He served as honorary secretary and treasurer of the Amateur Gymnastics Association (AGA) for 20 years from 1910-30, and played a big part in keeping the Association going. West was also the AGA representative on the British Olympic Council and, in his role as secretary of the AGA, was captain of the Great Britain bronze medal-winning gymnastics team at the 1912 Olympics, although he did not compete. He also helped with the organisation of the trip to Stockholm.

West was also an honorary director of the Croydon Gymnastic Association, and was responsible for organising many of their tournaments and competitions. Originally a Stock Exchange clerk, West later worked as an assessor for the Inland Revenue.