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2018 Twistars Invite Meet Coverage

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Kim Dowis
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This past weekend some of Region 5’s best gathered in Diamondale, Michigan for the first meet of 2018. Twistars has hosted this January Invitational for over 20 years and many have made a tradition out of attending this fantastic event. As usual there were so many level 10 teams that the session had to be split into two. The first Level 10 Session featured Gym America, Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy (MEGA), Branch Gymnastics, Midland Gymnastics, Gym Kinetics and Above the Barre. The second Level 10 Session of the night included some hard hitting teams Cincinnati Gymnastics (CGA), Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center (JPAC), Bay Valley Academy, GymQuarters, Future Gymnastics, Splitz, Xquisite (PA) and the home team Twistars USA.  This meet as usual did not disappoint, it was a great start to the 2018 Gymnastics Season and the road to Nationals!




Below you can find results of the top finishers from both Level 10 Sessions.
Full Results click here

Session 1

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Level 10 A

Vault

  1. Sidney Washington, Gym America 9.700 Video
  2. Halle Faulkner, Gym America 9.450 Video
  3. Lily Clapper, Gym America 9.400 Video

Bars

  1. Sidney Washington, Gym America
  2. Lily Clapper, Gym America
  3. Halle Faulkner, Gym America

Beam

  1. Sidney Washington, Gym America 9.500 Video
  2. Kaia Tanskanen, MEGA 9.450 Video
  3. Lily Clapper, Gym America 9.075 Video

Floor

  1. Kaia Tanskanen, MEGA 9.325 Video
  2. Sidney Washington, Gym America 9.275 Video
  3. Anna Grace McCullough, Branch Gymnastics 9.175

All-Around

  1. Sidney Washington, Gym America 36.50
  2. Lily Clapper, Gym America 35.075
  3. Kaia Tanskanen, MEGA

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Level 10 B

Vault

  1. Leah Clapper, Gym America 9.800 Video
  2. Madeleline Grobmeier, Gym Kinetics 9.450 Video
  3. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics 9.200 Video

Bars

  1. Leah Clapper, Gym America 9.300 Video
  2. Madeleine Grobmeier, Gym Kinetics 9.025 Video
  3. Corey Melcher, Gym America 8.80

Beam

  1. Leah Clapper, Gym America 9.700 Video
  2. Emily Carless, Branch Gymnastics 9.525 Video
  3. Madeleine Grobmeier, Gym Kinetics 9.175 Video

Floor

  1. Leah Clapper, Gym America 9.475 Video
  2. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics 9.150 Video
  3. Madeleine Grobmeier, Gym Kinetics

All-Around

  1. Leah Clapper, Gym America 38.275
  2. Madeleine Grobmeier, Gym Kinetics 36.100
  3. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics

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Session 2

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Level 10 A

Vault

  1. Jacey Vore, JPAC 9.600
  2. Alyssa Al-Ashari, Twistars USA 9.525 Video
  3. Mila Brusch, CGA 9.375

Bars

  1. Marguerite (Maggie) Mace, CGA 9.475 Video
  2. Alexia (Lexi) Xiromeritis, Twistars USA 9.425 Video
  3. Victoria (Tori) Ferguson, JPAC 9.250 Video

Beam

  1. Alyssa Al-Ashari, Twistars USA 9.600 (T) Video
  2. Kendall Abney, Twistars USA 9.600 (T)
  3. Jacey Vore, JPAC 9.400

Floor

  1. Alexia (Lexi) Xiromeritis, Twistars USA 9.500
  2. Victoria (Tori) Ferguson, JPAC 9.375
  3. Jacey Vore, JPAC 9.325

All-Around

  1. Victoria (Tori) Ferguson, JPAC 36.875
  2. Alexia (Lexi) Xiromeritis, Twistars USA 36.850
  3. Jacey Vore, JPAC 36.775

 

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Level 10 B

Vault

  1. Aria Brusch, CGA 9.775
  2. Cassidy O’Neill, CGA 9.650
  3. Emily Cyphers, Xquisite (PA) 9.600

Bars

  1. Delanie Harkness, Twistars USA 9.550 Video
  2. Aria Brusch, CGA 9.475 (T) Video
  3. Mickayla Stuckey, CGA 9.475 (T) Video

Beam

  1. Mickayla Stuckey, CGA 9.700
  2. Aria Brusch, CGA 9.675 Video
  3. Hannah Nam, CGA 9.650

Floor

  1. Aria Brusch, CGA 9.500
  2. Makenna Clarke, JPAC 9.475 Video
  3. Hannah Nam, CGA 9.350 (T)
  4. Hannah DeMers, Splitz 9.350 (T) Video

All-Around

  1. Aria Brusch, CGA 38.425
  2. Hannah Nam, CGA 37.750
  3. Mickayla Stuckey, CGA 37.225

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Level 10 C

Vault

  1. Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 9.825 Video
  2. Jori Jackard, Twistars USA 9.675 Video
  3. Asia Rose DuVernay, Twistars USA 9.625

Bars

  1. Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 9.750 Video
  2. Sarah Hargrove, Twistars USA 9.500 (T) Video
  3. Jori Jackard, Twistars USA 9.500 (T) Video

Beam

  1. Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 9.450 Video
  2. Brianna Sting, Bay Valley Academy 9.425
  3. Anna Mariacher, JPAC 9.375

Floor

  1. Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 9.750 Video
  2. Asia Rose DuVernay, Twistars USA 9.500
  3. Brianna Sting, Bay Valley Academy 9.400 Video

All-Around

  1. Kai Rivers, Twistars USA 38.775
  2. Asia Rose DuVernay, Twistars USA 37.275
  3. Natalie Hamp, Twistars USA 37.250

 

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Level 10 Team


Twistars USA 115.325


Cincinnati Gymnastics 114.500


Jaycie Phelps Athletic Center 112.425

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Check out our photo gallery from the Level 10 sessions of the 2018 Twistars Invitational

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20 Questions with JO National Qualifier Karlie Franz (Hunts Gymnastics)

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Kim Dowis
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Karlie Franz of Hunts Gymnastics, has always been an exceptionally talented gymnast, but she has really come into her own in the last few years. The power that she exhibits on all around the gym is just remarkable. Karlie, who has been a level 10 for a few years now, made her first JO Nationals in 2017 and certainly left her mark on the competition. Karlie was part of the Junior F team that topped the podium in Indy, not bad for her first time on the National Stage. Karlie, who is known for her incredible tumbling, will be showcasing some new skills in 2018 as she looks to make a run at another JO National Team. Karlie is one of my favorite athletes to watch, not only is she a wonderful talent, but she is an incredible teammate and all around nice person. Lets get to know Karlie as she embarks on another season with Hunts Gymnastics Academy. I cannot wait to see what the next few years holds for this young lady.




 

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? I was a very active child always climbing and flipping in the house. My parents wanted to find somewhere I could safely tumble. I was 3 years old when I started gymnastics.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event is floor

 

 

Favorite skill to train/compete? My favorite skill to train and compete is a Yurchenko full

Dream Skill? My dream skill is a pike double Arabian

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is knowing all of the hard work & dedication that the sport requires, and getting to see it pay off during meet season

What college do you plan on attending? I plan on attending Kent State University! Go Flashes!

What is your favorite meet to compete at? The Pink Invitational meet in Philadelphia. The proceeds from this meet go directly to caring for the physical and emotional needs o f breast cancer patients in the local and gymnastics communities.

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? My biggest accomplishment so far in gymnastics has been receiving a full ride scholarship to a D1 college

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? The gymnast that I most admire is Mary Lou Retton. She was the first ever American woman to win the all-around medal at the Olympics in 1984. My Grandpa played basketball with her Dad at West Virginia University

What is your favorite Region 5 Insider Feature or Series: The Best in 60. I really like to watch the highlights from all of the different meets.

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? Any upbeat music is great to listen to before a meet.

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If you were trapped on a deserted island what 3 things would you take and why? I would take my bed because I love to sleep, a huge water bottle so I would be hydrated and my cousin Zachary because he is an avid fisherman & hunter so that we would have plenty of food.

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? If I could be any animal, I would be a lion because they are strong, fast & fierce

Who is your favorite super hero? My favorite super hero is Wonder Woman because she is strong both mentally & physically and can keep a calm mind under pressure.

Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? I pray, visualize my routines and listen to music prior to a meet

What do you like to do outside of gymnastics? I like to cook and bake, swim, ride my bike, walk my dogs and hang out with my family & friends

Most embarrassing meet moment or gymnastics moment My most embarrassing moment was at the Regional meet in Bourbonnais Illinois in 2016. I did a Yurchenko layout and fell flat on my bottom.




If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? I would most likely dive or try pole vaulting if I wasn’t a gymnast.

Which athletes (any sport) do you respect the most and why? I respect athletes of any sport that give 100% everyday and never give up on reaching their goals – sacrificing ordinary occurrences in life in order to reach their dreams

What is the most valuable piece of advice or wisdom your coach has given you? My coach Shannon tells me “to do my best and to have fun – to do what I know how to do and to be confident.” Shannon Hunt, Hunts Gymnastics Academy

 Bonus question: When I was 7 months old, I was adopted from Russia.

 

 

Region 5 “OMG” Blooper Moments of 2017

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Jason MacDonald
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The Best of the NOT SO GOOD “OMG” blooper moments of the 2017 gymnastics season in Region 5! Enjoy! No was seriously injured in the making of this video!!!

2017 Region 5 Elite Ambassador Trip

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Kim Dowis
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Last week the 2017 Region 5 Elite Ambassador Team had the opportunity to travel to Trinidad & Tobago. The talented young ladies who made up this years Region 5 Elite Ambassador Team were:

Emily Gaskins, Cincinnati Gymnastics, Lillian Lippett, Cincinnati Gymnastics, Shania Adams, Buckeye Gymnastics, Leah Clapper, Gym America

 




 

While In T&T the Region 5 group, accompanied by their coaches Mary Lee Tracy, Kittia Carpenter and Claudia Kretschmer, attended a practice and learning session with Olympia Gymnastics Club in the capital city of Port-of-Spain. The group also had the chance to explore Trinidad by hiking, kayaking, enjoying time on the beautiful beaches, sipping natural coconut water and enjoying a street fair. In all the fun and excitement Mary Lee Tracy even found an opportunity to film a Gymnastics Minute Monday with the Ambassador Athletes in the Hotel hallway.

 

Check out the Gallery below to experience Trinidad & Tobago as the athletes did.

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20 Questions with Gianna Gerdes (Gym Xtreme)

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Kim Dowis
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Our next 20 Questions athlete has come along way in the last few years. I first took notice of this incredible talent about 4 years ago, when she was just starting out in Level 10. Now, Gianna Gerdes of Gym Xtreme in Ohio, is a force to be reckoned with on the competition floor she has qualified to 3 JO National Championships. However, it really has been in the last year that I have definitely seen a change in this young athlete. After visiting her at Gym Xtreme in September for her Eye on 5 Feature, I really noticed just how much this young athlete has grown. Gianna, who exhibited great confidence not only in her gymnastics, but how she carried herself and spoke about her teammates, coaches and gym. Gianna, who still has a few more years left with us here in Region 5 is definitely one to watch this season. I am looking forward to seeing this gymnast on the competition floor this season, she has not yet hit her peak in the sport and this season should really be a great one for her. Let’s get to know Gianna Gerdes a little bit better as she confidently  heads into 2018 ready to take on the best competition our Region has to offer as she attempts to qualify to her 4th JO Nationals.




 

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? My parents put me into gymnastics when I was 20 months old because I was extremely energetic and loved to jump around.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event to compete is floor and my favorite event to do in practice is bars.

Favorite Skill to train/compete? In the gym I enjoy doing all my releases on bars, and in competition I love any double flipping passes, because they are usually the first or last pass in my routine and I love the feeling when you nail the landing!

 

Dream skill? My dream skill is a Tuck full on beam

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? I love meeting new girls, either from my gym or from other gyms that I meet through competitions, because we all cheer for and support each other! And I love the energy, it’s fun!

What college do you plan on attending? I will be attending The University of Minnesota, to continue my Gymnastics career on a full ride scholarship

What is your favorite meet to compete at? Nationals of course!!

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far I’m a 3 time J.O. National qualifier and have placed in the top 13 in the all around two of those times! I have also qualified to the secret classic as a Hopes Elite gymnast.

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? Mary Lou Retton, because of her perseverance by competing in the Olympics after and injury and surgery only weeks before competition and still dominating!

What is your favorite Region 5 Insider Feature or Series? Making moves Monday is my favorite Region 5 Insider Feature

What is your go to playlist or song before meets?  Today’s pop hits or Justin Bieber!




If you were trapped on a deserted island what 3 things would you take and why?  Well I’m definitely going to over think this question: so, assuming on this island there will be access to some kind of food and materials that I could use to build a boat and weapons, I would bring:
1.) some kind of device to play music to help me stay calm and so I can jam out! 2.) a charger for that device. 3.) fresh water.

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? I would be a hummingbird, because they are fast, they can fly, they make pretty music, and they are unique.

Who is your favorite superhero? My favorite superhero is Spider-Man

Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? The only ritual I have is jamming out to my favorite music!

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics? Outside of Gymnastics, I like to sing and dance, and I like to be involved in theatre and plays!

Most embarrassing meet moment or gymnastics moment? I’ve had some pretty interesting moments in my gymnastics career, but one time I was competing and I was on beam, I had messed up and was facing the wrong direction for one of my skills and it threw off my whole routine, I panicked and basically made up the rest of my dance in the routine. When I finished, my coach told me that she didn’t remember seeing that routine and I told her “me either I just now made it up”

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? If I was not a gymnast  I would try Dance

Which athletes (any sport) do you respect the most and why? Simone Biles: I know that I could pick any sport but I picked her because she showed the world that no matter who you are or what kind of past life you’ve had, you can do anything with some hard work. This could go for any sport.

What is the most valuable piece of advice or wisdom your coach has given you? If something were to go wrong on a certain event, my coach always tells me to forget the mistake, not to let it affect the rest of the meet or practice, and to make the rest of the events the best that I can!

 

Bonus Question:​Tell me something interesting about yourself….
I have other hidden talents including: dancing, singing, acting, and playing piano!

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