On Sunday 18th March Reiss had the honour of being Captain of the Senior South Essex Gymnastics team for the second year running. The Team consisted of Reiss, Max Whitlock, Anthony Hughes, Anthony Wise and for the first time at senior level Brinn Bevan. They travelled to Leicester to compete in the Adams Shield competition, competing against 5 other teams from across the country. Being crowned winners of this shield in 2010 and 2011 meant they were under pressure to return with it a third time.

On Saturday 3rd March 2012 Reiss competed in the English Championships at the newly built Europa Gymnastics Centre in Kent. This was the first competition of the year for Reiss and he was pleased to win the Bronze medal in the All-Around competition and the Bronze medal for Rings.  This is a good solid start for the year and gives Reiss something to build on for the forthcoming British Teams competition at the end of March.

Having only just arrived back from a training camp in Mexico on Thursday 2nd February, that evening Reiss attended a V.I.P. viewing of the Journey to the Podium artwork of all the athletes who were Team Essex Ambassadors 2011. The collection of art was being exhibited at the Beecroft Art Gallery in Westcliff on Sea, Essex by Essex County Council, Arts Development and 2012 Legacy Team. As part of the Journey to the Podium, commissioned artists had to ‘Adopt an Athlete’ and create artwork to mark the journey to 2012. David Shields, an amazing photographer from Leigh-On-Sea, chose Reiss back in July to follow and document ‘what makes a world class gymnast’. David spent many hours watching Reiss in training and shadowed him for a day. David’s  work ‘Body, Mind and Commitment’ consists of 3 photographic montages, one in black and white and two in colour and a limited edition book documenting his work with Reiss. David’s artwork of Reiss will eventually be displayed at Basildon Sporting Village.

British Gymnastics invited Reiss to perform in a display at The Excel Centre for The London Organising Committee of the Olympic Games and Paralympics update seminar on Tuesday 11th October 2011. Reiss along with other gymnasts entertained around 2000 staff members during the break offering a have a go session involving the trampoline, beam, rhythmic apparatus and pommel. Reiss showed some simple elements on the pommel and then encouraged the staff to have a go which led to some funny moments. Hosting the day was Clare Balding and among the guests were Lord Coe, Dame Tanni Grey Thompson and Gold medal winning Dai Greene who has recently returned from The World Athletic Championships.

On Friday 30th September 2011 Reiss attended his 3rd personal appearance as a Team Essex Ambassador at Alderton Junior School in Loughton, Essex. Reiss was treated to an opening ceremony performed by the children which included singing, dancing and music playing. Reiss then gave an inspirational talk about his traning and past competition results and what his hopes and dreams are for the future. The children then had the opportunity to ask Reiss any questions they had about gymnastics. After the opening ceremony the children participated in sporting activities which Reiss had great pleasure in taking part.

Reiss has put together a montage of skills he is perfecting and it is available to view from the video tab or directly through YouTube.

On Friday 24th June 2011 Reiss performed several pommel horse displays at the Savill Court Hotel & Spa, Windsor for Acer’s summer conference. Acer manufacture computers and are a global partner of the Olympic Games. Reiss performed 5 displays for all the staff and clients with each being followed by a Q & A session. Reiss set each group a challenge, one for the women and one for the men, with the group deciding the winner. Reiss would like to thank Gab Stone for organising this appearance.

On Thursday 2nd June Reiss was a special guest at the British Gymnastics Leadership Academy held at Goresbrook Leisure Centre, Dagenham. This event was  arranged by  Tim Howells-Development Officer for North London, who invited Reiss to perform a floor routine for the gymnasts and audience. After his performance everyone was invited to meet Reiss and take the opportunity to have their photo taken with him and grab an autograph. Once the competiton had finished Reiss presented, along with other V.I.P.’s, the medals and trophies and won a medal himself for his routine. He thoroughly enjoyed the afternoon and would like to thank Tim Howells and British Gymnastics.

It feels like it’s been a long time coming but finally the new gym facility in The Basildon Sporting Village is open for business. On Saturday 30th April 2011 The Village held an open day where the gym was available for everyone to come along and try the gymnastics facilities. Reiss along with his other Commonwealth Games team mates appeared alongside Spellbound for the opening day. Reiss was also present for photos, autograph signings and training tips for the younger ones. Various media were on hand to grab interviews, photographs and filming about his achievements and ambitions for the future. Sunday 1st May 2011 a V.I.P  training session was held at the gym which included Olympic Bronze medallist Louis Smith, one of Reiss’ GB team mates .

Saturday 26th March 2011 saw Reiss representing Great Britain in an international against France held at Pipers Vale Gymnastics Centre in Ipswich. Reiss competed on 5 pieces of apparatus helping the GB Team to victory. The GB Team consisted of Reiss, Max Whitlock, Sam Oldham, Daniel Keatings, Ashley Watson and Ruslan Pantelymonov, they scored an incredible 10.50 marks more than the French Team. Due to a niggling wrist injury he was disappointed not to have competed on all 6 pieces of apparatus but was pleased with his contribution to the team performance.