The stands and sidelines were packed at Whistler Secondary School on Sunday afternoon as the Whistler Gymnastics Club hosted its annual year-end show.
This year’s theme was circus, and all of the gymnasts and coaches had their faces painted to go with the themes of their individual and group performances. Some of the highlights of the day were the individual routines by members of the provincial competitive team, a high-flying performance by the boy’s programs, the spirited performances by the younger kids, and the end of show tumbling demonstration.
In addition to the show, the coaches presented awards to the gymnasts in different groups.
Most Improved
Highflyers – Paige McKenzie
Springers – Anissa Ilham
Aerials – Caitlyn Goss
Rebounders/Interclub – Berti Beattie
Jr./Sr. Saltos – Tyler Welsh and Bradley Jansen
LEAP – Eve Van Rosen, Carlin Mann
Provincial – Lenka Prochazka, Hannah Raffler
Sportsmanship
Highflyers – Michael Murdoch
Springers – Jamie Gormley
Aerials – Christina Blair
Rebounders/Interclub – Anita Facundo
Jr./Sr. Saltos – Callum McKay
LEAP – Jessie Budge
Provincial – Avery Willis, Jasmin Budge
Hardest Workers
Highflyers – Rena Nakajima
Springers – Arnica Wight
Aerials – Mollie Greenfield
Rebounders/Interclub – Katrina Underhill
Jr./Sr. Saltos – Mitchell Wilson
LEAP – Martina Gershon
Provincial – Kristina Bell
The club also recognized the hard work of club president Jan Budge, fundraising committee chair Sandy Belczyk, and all the parents who volunteered their time to support Whistler Gymnastics.
The competitive girls will compete in their last meet of the season this weekend in Kelowna.
The club is now accepting registration for summer camp programs and pre-registration for returning gymnasts. For more information visit www.whistlergymnastics.com.
