Article and images provided by Maryborough Gymsports.
GYMSPORTS: On Sunday, the 29th of May, the first wave of 2022 competition acrobatics teams from Maryborough GymSports competed at Robertson Gymnastics Academy (Brisbane) in the Southern Queensland Qualifier #2.
Level 1 Pair – Lucy Staib and Ruby Theuerkauf
Level 1 Trio – Gabriella Rossi, Khloe and Mikayla Thomas
Level 3 Pairs – Darcy Waterson & Rachael Meaby; Kenzie Brown & Ashleigh Vicic
(Trained by Coach Kelsey Connell)
In the stage 1 session, the groups were up against some fierce competition from almost 40 other teams, all of who were Brisbane clubs.
The teams showed they were off to a good start and put out their best routines, including many new skills. 2022 has been a change to the teams, with many new groupings, athletes and routine requirements. The teams have been working hard the last couple of months to have their performances up to scratch to be scored.
This competition was also a qualifier for the QLD State Championships in August. Kenzie and Ashleigh have qualified with a score of 50.50. It was a surprise for the newest team, the trio, consisting of all new members to acrobatics. They were a slither away of 0.6 from the qualification score.
With many more competitions this season, the teams will now go back to the drawing board, taking on the feedback from the judges to improve their routines for their next competition in July.
Are you interested in gymnastics at Maryborough GymSports? Contact the office to start your gymnastics pathway, with a range of classes for children as young as two and adults.
Phone 4123 1044 or email marygymsports@bigpond.com or pop in and see us at 6 Walton Street, Maryborough, QLD 4650. Office hours are Mon – Thurs 3.30 – 6 pm through the school term.
The club is hosting its annual Winter Holiday Program. Local community members are invited to attend the Gym Mix sessions, suitable for beginners for ages 5 – 12 with little to no experience.
Time: Tuesday 28/6 3 – 4.30 pm Thursday 30/6 4.30 – 6 pm. $20 per session to be booked and paid for by the 16th of June. Gym Mix is a blend of acrobatics, trampoline, rhythmic, tumbling, ninja and girls and boys artistic gymnastics. It’s a great opportunity if you’re interested in joining for term three or want something to warm up the kids and burn their energy off over the school holiday period.
