Sport
11 November, 2024
Competitors building momentum
TEAM Momentum Gymnastics Club’s recent tournament will be one to remember as they found great success across the board with every competitor earning themselves a place result, making it a first-time achievement for the club.
The Atheron club recently attended the South Cairns Gymnastics Halloween Invitational where it saw its best results on record with every competitor placing on apparatus.
“The girls were amazing on the weekend, not only in their individual performances but with their support of teammates and other competitors,” manager and coach Cherie Mills said.
“I cannot be prouder of our girls. The way they supported each other, and the other teams is what we want for our club.
“That feeling of team, the high fives, the cheering and genuine joy they all demonstrated was amazing to see,” she said.
The Halloween Invitational wraps up the junior competition season for 2024 but signals the start of the senior competition season.
Emma Jaggard Bertola and Ruby Mills both passed Level 7 and qualified for the State Titles at their first competition at this level.
Gabrielle Rohde and Tahlia Huth both displayed their ability well, passing Level 6 and qualifying for States after only having five weeks to prepare to compete.
“Gymnastics is about building a respectful and trusting relationship with our gymnasts, the girls results cement that we are achieving this,” Cherie said.
Results from the Halloween Invitational:
WAG Level 3 U8
• Scarlett Landsberg - 1st Bars, Beam and Floor, 2nd Vault and 1st Overall
• Ava McManus - 1st Vault and 4th Overall
WAG Level 3 U10
• Desiree Kalina - 1st Beam and 4th Overall
• Charlotte Herring - 3rd Vault and Beam
WAG Level 4 U10
• Matilda Landsberg - 1st Beam and Floor, 2nd Vault and Bars and 1st Overall
• Paulina Rocca - 2nd Beam, 3rd Bars, 6th Vault and 2nd Overall
• Estelle Turner - 4th Bars, 5th Beam and 4th Overall
WAG Level 4 Open
• Lilly Johnson - 1st Vault, Bars and Beam, 3rd Floor and 1st Overall
• Eden O’Brien - 1st Beam, 3rd Vault and Floor and 4th Overall
WAG Level 5 Under 11
• Aubree Kennedy - 1st Bars and Beam, 3rd Floor, 6th Vault and 2nd Overall
• Makenzie Black - 5th Bars
WAG Level 5 Open
• Brook Paul - 1st Beam, 2nd Floor, 4th Vault and Bars and 2nd Overall
WAG Level 6
• Gabrielle Rohde - 1st Bars & Beam, 2nd Floor, 3rd Vault and 1st Overall
• Tahlia Huth - 2nd Beam
WAG Level 7
• Emma Jaggard Bertola - 3rd Beam, 5th Vault, 6th Floor, 6th Overall
• Ruby Mills - 3rd Floor and 6th Vault
The club is looking for sponsors for 2025 to help these gymnasts “reach new heights”. Their goal is to purchase a new set of uneven bars, with several sponsorships available for anyone interested.
For further information contact Cherie Mills on 0427 079 703.
