Fifteen members of Saanich’s Falcon Gymnastics showed an impressive display of talent, skill and discipline, earning them 17 medals and 22 top ten ribbon placements at the 2015 Artistic Gymnastics B.C. Championships in North Vancouver for the last weekend.
The event brought together over 500 athletes from across B.C., competing to earn a spot on Team BC and represent the province at the Canadian Gymnastics Championships in May.
“This is a reflection of the many hours of training these athletes and their coaches have committed to the sport and marks this year as the most successful BC Championship in the history of FalconGymnastics,” said spokesperson Petra Eggert.
Falcon provincal results:
Junior Olympic Level 6 (2005-2007): Jaidyn Olynyk earned Bronze on Bars and a Bronze medal All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 6 (2004): Karley Telford earned Bronze on Bars and Beam and a Bronze medal All-Around. Ava Stewart earned a Silver medal on Bars and 8th place All-around.
Junior Olympic Level 6 (2004): Karley Telford earned Bronze on Bars and Beam and a Bronze medal All-Around.Ava Stewart earned a Silver medal on Bars and 8th place All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 6 (2002-2001): Leonie Solomons earned the Gold medal on Bars, Bronze on Beam and Silver AllAround. Josée Simard earned the Gold medal on Beam and 9th place All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 6 (2001-1997): Abby Stamper took the Gold medal on Beam and 6th place All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 7 (2002-2003): Mia Butcher earned the Silver medal on Bars and 7th place All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 7 (2001-1997): Kiana Pheiffer took the Gold medal on Vault.
Junior Olympic Level 8 (2000-2001): Emily Schmidt earned a Gold medal on beam and Gold on Floor, placing 4th AllAround.
Junior Olympic Level 8 (1999-1997): Sara Keating earned a Silver Medal on Bars and 6th All-Around.
Junior Olympic Level 9 (2000-1994): Emily Bolink earned a Bronze on Bars and 9th All-Around.