Island Gymnastics Academy

International Success for Island Gymnastics Academy Gymnasts

Academy gymnasts posted strong results at the University of Calgary International Cup, March 20-23. Donovan Ching led the Academy team with a silver all-around medal in the over 13 Level 3 category. Ching won the floor exercise, placed second on vault, third on pommels, rings and fourth on high bar. In the over 13 Level 4 category, Ryan McKenna placed sixth overall, after earning second place on rings and high bar, fourth on parallel bars and seventh on floor. In Level 3 under 12, Jacob Carver was second on floor and finished seventh on vault. Jesse Robertson placed fifth on rings and seventh on floor in the same category. In Elite 3, Isaac Bourque tied for 9^th all-around and placed seventh on floor.

 “This international meet is an important competition for our athletes. The caliber of gymnasts is very high and clubs from across North America are competing” says Academy Head Coach Jim Rand.

Good Luck to our boys competitive team travelling to Calgary, Alberta this week to compete at the University of Calgary International Cup.  Have a great competition!!!

Solid Performances by Academy Girls at Amherst, NS Competition

The Island Gymnastics Academy girl’s competitive team saw much success at the March Break Invitational in Amherst, NS over the weekend and won numerous all-around medals, working towards positions on Team PEI for the upcoming Atlantics in Charlottetown and the Eastern Canadian Championships in Ontario.

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PEI’s top-ranked Argo 2, Sophie Mayne, won gold in the all-around following 2^nd place finishes on vault, bars, beam and 1^st on floor. Teammate Katie Gaudet placed 5^th overall and 5^th on bars and beam. Gaudet was also the top vaulter in Argo 2. Emily Gallant placed 6^th on vault.

 Emma MacIntyre took the gold overall medal in Tyro 3 and 4^th on floor and vault. MacIntyre finished 1^st on bars and beam. Jenaya Ross was 3^rd all-around, after placing 4^th on vault, 3^rd on bars and beam, and 2^nd on floor. Teammate Bria Gallant was fourth overall. Gallant placed 5^th on beam, and 3^rd on bars, beam, and floor.

 In Novice 4, Selina Mahajer won gold in the all-around as well as 3^rd on vault, bars, and beam and 2^nd on floor. Tessa McGuigan was 3^rd overall and placed 4^th on vault, 2^nd on bars and 1^st on beam. Paige Mills was 6^th all-around and the top Novice 4 vaulter. Mills also placed 6^th on floor and 4^th on bars. Chelsea MacLeod was 5^th on vault and floor and 6^th on bars.

 In Argo 1, Ella MacDougall took top place on bars and beam, 3^rd on vault and 4^th on floor to finish 1^st all-around. Maggie Campbell was 2^nd all-around, as well as 2^nd on beam, 3^rd on bars and vault, and 5^th on floor. Charlotte Thompson was 4^th overall, 6^th on vault and beam and the top finisher on floor. Lindsay Ching took 2^nd place on floor and 4^th on beam. Teammate Ella Nicol was 2^nd on bars.

 In Tyro 1, Ella Hickey was the all-around bronze medalist, also placing 6^th on vault and beam. Anna Paquet won floor and also took 3^rd place on bars. Tanisha Tawil won 5^th on floor and 4^th on vault. In Novice 1, Mya MacNevin took 2^nd place on floor.

 In Tyro 2, Lauren MacDonald was the top Academy gymnast with a tie for 5^th in the all-around, and 5^th on beam. Lauren Rafuse placed 3^rd on beam. In Novice 2, Sarah White was 5^th all-around, 5^th on floor and 6^th on bars.

 In the Intermediate category, Academy gymnasts won four out of the five special awards presented. Ella Drake won Most Dynamic Vault, Regan Herlihy won Best Choreography on Floor, Annika Trivers won Most Dynamic Leaps on beam and the team won a group trophy for Most Dynamic Bars.

  “We were excited with our meet results this weekend. Such strong performances are encouraging as we move towards Provincial Championships. Our Intermediate girls won four out of a possible five special awards as well.” says Academy Women’s Program Director Sharon Gareau.

FANTASTIC JOB GIRLS!!!

Success in Montreal for Island Gymnastics Academy Girls

Academy gymnasts competed recently in Montreal at La Gymnix Classique competition. This prestigious competition attracts close to 1000 participants and runs annually in conjunction with the Gymnix L’International, a World Cup event attracting the best gymnasts from all over the world.  The team had the opportunity to watch a level of gymnastics beyond anything they have seen at local competitions. The international meet included gymnasts from Romania, Russia, New Zealand, Belgium, the United States, Sweden and Italy.

Tyro 2 girls at Gymnix

Academy gymnasts competed against clubs from across Canada and the US. They performed very well in this strong field of competitors. Megan Doucette was the team’s top performer, placing 4^th  place in the all-around in Open 3. Doucette also placed 3^rd on floor, 5^th on bars and beam, and 8^th on vault. In Novice 2, Hannah Murray took 7^th place on floor. In Tyro 3, Karisa Quinn tied for 5^th on vault. Dara MacInnis led the Novice 3 team with a 6^th place tie finish in the all-around, as well as 5^th on vault and 8^th on bars. Teammate Alexa McClure finished 7^th in the all-around and placed 4^th on bars. Emma Germain took 7^th place on both vault and bars in the Novice 3 category. Annika Landry performed a new routine to earn a 6^th place finish on bars in Open 4.

 “Academy gymnasts have competed at Gymnix for many years.  It is the best meet in Canada to experience high level competition across all categories and also have the opportunity to compete in an international meet.” says Women’s Program Director, Sharon Gareau.

Results

GREAT JOB EVERYONE!!!!!!