Island Gymnastics Academy

Successful Weekend for Island Gymnastics Academy

The Island Gymnastics Academy hosted over 500 of the region’s top gymnasts at the 17^th annual Prince Edward Classic, January 25-27, 2013. It was an outstanding performance by Academy gymnasts, who had podium finishes in virtually every category, claiming five gold and six silver overall medals.

 “Our coaching staff was really pleased with the girls’ results, especially on beam where we won gold in seven categories. Many of our gymnasts also made their qualifying scores for the provincial teams to be named in the spring.” says Women’s Program Director, Sharon Gareau.

 In Argo 1, Lauren Rafuse won gold in the all-around and second on floor, Teammate Sophie Mayne took the silver medal in the all-around as well as third on bars and second on floor. Lauren MacDonald won beam and Katie Gaudet took the gold on vault. Grace Potter was third on vault. In Tyro 2, Emma Christensen won the silver medal in the all-around, also claiming the gold medal on beam. In Novice 2, Dara MacInnis was 6^th all-around, winning 1^st on beam and 3^rd on bars. Jenny Campbell placed 2^nd on floor and 5^th overall in Open 2.

Selina Mahajer led the Level 3 girls with an impressive 49.800 in Tyro 3, claiming all-around gold and 1^st place finishes in bars, beam and floor. Reese Kelly was the champion in Argo 3, winning gold on vault, bars, and floor and taking second on bars. Chelsea MacLeod won the Novice 3 category as well as earning 1^st on beam and second on bars. Alicia Muttart placed 4^th overall in the same category and took second place on beam. Tessa McGuigan claimed the Novice 3 bars gold medal. In Open 3, Megan Doucette was the silver medalist in the all-around. Doucette also won gold on beam and placed third on floor.

 In Pre-Novice National, Jenaya Ross was the top finisher with a 6^th all-around placing. Paige Mills finished second on bars and placed 6^th overall in Novice 4. Cassie Feehan was the silver medalist in Open 5, winning the gold on beam and placing second on bars, vault, & floor.

 The boys’ teams posted strong performances across all levels. In Level 1 under 12 boys, Trent Quinn was 6^th overall and Jesse Robertson placed second on parallel bars. In Level 2, Isaac Bourque was the top Academy gymnast winning 6^th all-around as well as second on vault. Kalyon MacPhail won second on rings in Level 3. In National Youth, Alex Mann was the silver medalist in the all-around, also taking 3^rd on high bar, rings and pommels and 2^nd on parallel bars. Ted Landry was 5^th all-around and 3^rd on rings. Colin Blackadar took third on floor and vault on his way to a sixth place finish in the all-around.

 Blaise Roberts was the gold medalist in National Open, also claiming second on parallel bars and third on high bar, rings, and floor. Sam Mallett was 4^th overall and second on pommels. Teammate Carson Younker was 5^th all-around and 3^rd on pommels. In the Senior/Junior National level, Scott Chandler won floor, rings, vault, and parallel bars to claim the all-around gold. He also placed third on pommels and high bar. Junior Matt Gallant placed fifth all-around.

 “Our National Level boys had a great competition. We are well prepared as we head to Elite Canada in Edmonton in early February “ adds Men’s Head Coach, Jim Rand.

PRINCE EDWARD CLASSIC 2013 

The Island Gymnastics Academy would like to welcome all athletes, coaches and judges to the Prince Edward Classic.  We hope everyone has a great weekend and a fantastic competition!!

GOOD LUCK!!!!!!!!

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Island Gymnastics Academy Hosts Atlantic Canada’s Top Gymnasts

 The Island Gymnastics Academy, in partnership with the Delta Prince Edward, will host over 500 of the region’s top gymnasts at the Prince Edward Classic, January 25-27, 2013. The competition will take place in the Chi-Wan Young Sport Centre at UPEI. The Delta will be at full capacity as athletes from all across Atlantic Canada arrive to compete for a spot on their provincial teams. Athletes who qualify at this competition have the opportunity to compete later in the season at regional & national championships. The Island Gymnastics Academy has hosted this competition annually for the last seventeen years.

 “This year’s competition is our largest ever with athletes from seventeen different clubs participating, from all Atlantic provinces.  It is the premiere invitational competition for our region and an important qualifier for our provincial teams.” says Meet Director Lea Rand.

 This event is open to the public providing Island gymnasts the opportunity to showcase their talents for a hometown crowd. The Saturday evening session, which begins at 4:00pm, will feature the National level athletes and promises to be an exciting competition. The Academy’s Scott Chandler and Matt Gallant will compete in the High Performance categories as they prepare for the upcoming Elite Canada in Edmonton.

“Matt Gallant has moved into the Junior National category this year and we expect him to perform well enough to be named to the National Team this season. Scott Chandler is also back from an injury and set to compete again in the Senior National level. “ adds Men’s Head Coach, Jim Rand.

Tessa and Sydney at the Lady Luck Invitational in Las Vegas. Congratulations to Tessa on her 6th place finish on bars!