Posted on June 8, 2016 by Island Gymnastics Academy

Island Gymnastics Academy Hosts 35^th Annual Gymstrada

Gymnasts from the Island Gymnastics Academy will perform their annual gymnastics dance and tumbling extravaganza, Gymstrada, at UPEI on June 10 and 11. The performances run at 6:00 pm on Friday and 11:00 am on Saturday and are open to the public. Admission (cash only) is $5 adult, $2 students, and free for pre-schoolers .

A much-loved Academy tradition, the year end show features both recreational and competitive gymnasts from pre-school to adult. The competitive girls will feature numbers choreographed by Halina Terentieva, who directs the dance program for the club. “Each year our Gymstrada gets better and better. It is a very entertaining show. ” says Recreation Director, Shelley Ferguson.

WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!!

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Posted on June 6, 2016 by Island Gymnastics Academy

Matthew Gallant Crowned National Pommel Horse Champion;

Strong Showing at Canadian Gymnastics Championships

Island Gymnastics Academy gymnast Matt Gallant made history on June 4 in Edmonton when he won the gold medal on pommel horse in the National Open category at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships. It was the first National pommels title for PEI. His gold medal performance, on what is arguably the most technically difficult men’s apparatus, was not entirely unexpected. Gallant has made a name for himself on this event after taking the silver medal at last year’s Canadian Championships and qualifying to the pommels event final at the 2015 Canada Games.

“Matt delivered an outstanding pommels routine to earn the National title. PEI has won many Nationals medals over the years, but never the elusive pommels gold. We are very proud” says Coach C.J. Keliher. Men’s Program Director at Island Gymnastics Academy, Keliher is the 2019 PEI Canada Games team coach and one of only a handful of NCCP Level 4 coaches on PEI.

Teammate Alex Mann also put in a stellar performance in the all-around competition placing 7^th all-around in the National Open category out of 54 competitors, following a 7^th place finish on parallel bars and a 9^th place finish on pommels.

“This was an exceptional Nationals competition for Alex. To compete all six apparatus and place 7^th out a field of over fifty of Canada’s best is impressive.” adds Keliher.

CONGRATULATIONS!