Island Gymnastics Academy Hosts 34^th Annual Gymstrada

Gymnasts from the Island Gymnastics Academy will perform their annual gymnastics dance and tumbling extravaganza, Gymstrada, at the CHI-WAN YOUNG CENTRE, UPEI on June 5 and 6. A much-loved Academy tradition, the year end show features both recreational and competitive gymnasts from pre-school to National level.  The competitive girls will feature numbers choreographed by Halina Terentieva, who directs the dance program for the club.

 “Each year I am always so impressed with our Gymstrada. It is a very entertaining show. ” says Recreation Director, Shelley Ferguson.

 Island Gymnastics Academy continues to expand its programs and registered over 1000 gymnasts this season. The performances run at 6:00pm on Friday and 11:00am on Saturday and are open to the public.

Admission is $5 adult, $2 school-aged children, and free for pre-schoolers.

We hope to see you there!!!!

Silver Medal for Matthew Gallant at Canadian Gymnastics Championships

Island Gymnastics Academy gymnasts represented PEI very well at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships, May 28-31 in Gatineau, QC. Matt Gallant posted PEI’s best results in National Open after qualifying in the top eight to compete in two event finals: rings and pommel horse. He claimed the silver medal on pommels and placed fifth on rings.  The pommels medal was a first for PEI. Gallant also qualified to the pommels event final at the recent Canada Games in Prince George, B.C.

 “Matt delivered an exceptional pommels routine to claim the silver medal. It was a really strong field of gymnasts and we could not be prouder. “ says coach C.J. Keliher. Keliher was recently named the PEI Canada Games team coach for the next four years heading into the 2019 Games. He is also completing his final module of the NCCP Level 4 coaching certification this week in Gatineau, making him one of only a handful of Level 4 coaches on PEI.

 Teammate Alex Mann placed 12^th all-around in the Open category.  Ryan McKenna competed in his first Nationals and placed 27^th all-around. A combined team of National Open gymnasts from both PEI and New Brunswick posted a 7^th place finish in the team competition.

 Senior Scott Chandler, who turns forty in June, competed in his final Nationals in the Senior division. He was made an Honorary National Team Member by Gymnastics Canada’s Men’s Program Director, Tony Smith, for his outstanding longevity in the sport and continuing to inspire gymnasts across the country with his spirit and determination.

Congratulations to Matt Gallant!!!  Matt took the silver medal on Pommels today in event finals at Canadian Championships.  This is the first national medal on pommels for PEI!!!  Fantastic!!  Matt is still to compete in the event finals on rings later today.  Good Luck!

Check out this article on Scott Chandler in the Guardian.

Good Luck to Ryan, Alex, Matt, Scott and CJ.  The men’s team is heading for Gatineau, Quebec this weekend to compete at Canadian Championships.  Ryan, Alex and Matt will be competing in National Open on Friday afternoon and Scott will be competing in Senior on Saturday evening.  Have a great competition!!

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