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2017 MEGA Magic Invite

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Kim Dowis
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This past weekend was the 5th Annual MEGA Magic Meet, hosted by Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy in Novi, Michigan. The meet was hosted at the Bowen Field House on the campus of Eastern Michigan University. Below are the results of the Level 10 Session held Saturday Night.




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Junior A

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Vault

  1. Alyssa Guns, Hunts 9.275
  2. Sarah Moraw, Champion USA 9.225
  3. Savannah Kokaly, Bay Valley Academy 8.925

Bars

  1. Alyssa Guns, Hunts 8.875
  2. Savannah Kokaly, Bay Valley Academy 8.650
  3. Kemeny Berthiaume, Bay Valley Academy 8.150

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Beam

  1. Sarah Moraw, Champion USA 9.625
  2. Alyssa Guns, Hunts 9.225
  3. Savannah Kokaly, Bay Valley Academy 8.80

Floor

  1. Alyssa Guns, Hunts 9.525
  2. Sarah Moraw, Champion USA 9.400 & Kemeny Berthiaume, Bay Valley Academy 9.400 (T)

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All-Around

  1. Alyssa Guns, Hunts 36.900
  2. Savannah Kokaly, Bay Valley Academy 35.050
  3. Kemeny Berthiaume, Bay Valley Academy 34.825

Junior B

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Vault 

  1. Hallie Hornbacher, Bay Valley Academy 9.200
  2. Elise Davis, Hunts 9.100
  3. Thomia Tomlanovich, Hunts 9.050

Bars

  1. Hallie Hornbacher, Bay Valley Academy
  2. Elise Davise, Hunts
  3. Hannah Hautala, Champion USA

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Beam

  1. Arianna Mamelka, Hunts 8.925
  2. Elise Davis, Hunts 8.825
  3. Annabelle Riesterer, Hunts 8.775

Floor

  1. Hallie Hornbacher, Bay Valley Academy 9.450
  2. Thomia Tomlanovich, Hunts 8.80
  3. Arianna Mamelka, Hunts 8.750

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All-Around

  1. Hallie Hornbacher, Bay Valley Academy 35.475
  2. Elise Davis, Hunts 34.2500
  3. Annabelle Riesterer, Hunts 31.450

Senior A

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Vault

  1. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics 9.375
  2. Olivia Amodei, Hunts 9.175
  3. Olivia Megge, Hunts 9.10

Bars

  1. Alania Kosto, Hunts  & Sammy Gouge, Midland Gymnastics  (T)
  2. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics

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Beam

  1. Olivia Amodei, Hunts 9.400
  2. Brianna Sting, Bay Valley Academy 9.300
  3. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics 8.90

Floor

  1. Brianna Sting, Bay Valley Academy 9.200
  2. Sammy Gouge, Midland Gymnastics 9.175
  3. Livia Walberer, Champion USA 9.125

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All-Around

  1. Rylie Johnstone, Midland Gymnastics 34.675
  2. Olivia Amodei, Hunts 34.450
  3. Sammy Gouge, Midland Gymnastics 34.300

Team

  1. Hunts Gymnastics
  2. Bay Valley Academy

 

 

20 Questions with JO National Qualifier Avery Grant (Bay Valley)

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Kim Dowis
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When it comes to our next athlete this girl holds a special place in my life and my heart. Avery Grant of Bay Valley Academy has been in my life since she was 2 years old, she is one of the most talented athletes I have ever known. Coming from a highly athletic family, Avery came into this world bouncing and tumbling. I knew from a very young age that Avery was a tremendous talent, there was an incident in the beginning of Averys gymnastics career when she was pulled out of a competition because it turns out she was to young to be at that particular level from that day forward she was one to watch. She just absolutely loved being in the gym and on the medal stand. I have been waiting for the day that I would be writing articles, doing features and filming Avery on the gymnastics floor. It has been an exciting ride thus far with Avery and her gymnastics. I cannot wait to see what the next 5 years holds for her, she is an extremely talented young level 10 who has not yet hit the peak of her talents. Avery will certainly be one to watch in the years to come. Lets get to know Avery a little better as she begins her 2nd level 10 season with Bay Valley Academy and Region 5 Gymnastics.




How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? I started gymnastics when I was 4 years old because my mom is a gymnastics coach and my sister did gymnastics.

What is your favorite event?  My favorite event is vault.

Favorite Skill to train/compete? My favorite skills to train or compete are Jeagers and Yurchenko full’s.

Dream Skill? Double Arabian on floor and Yurchenko double or 2.5

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? I love competition season!

What college do you plan on attending? I am undecided, but I would like to continue my gymnastics at the collegiate level

What is your favorite meet to compete at? My two favorite meets to compete at are Athlete Warrior and Luau in Leos

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? My biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far was qualifying to JO Nationals and placing 8th on floor and 14th AA (check out Avery’s Nationals Gallery below)

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? I do not have any one gymnast I admire the most. I really love to watch good gymnastics regardless of who performs it.

What is your favorite Region 5 Insider Feature or Series? My favorite Region 5 feature is Eye on 5. Check out Avery’s

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? My go to song right now is All I do is Win by DJ Khaled.

If you were trapped on a deserted island what 3 things would you take and why? If I was trapped on a desert island, I would bring my phone, a slurpee machine, and my mom and dad. My Dad would figure out how to get us off the island and my mom gives the best cuddles when I need them.

If you could be any animal, what animal would you be and why? If I could be one animal I would be a cat because they sleep all day.

Who is your favorite superhero? My favorite superhero is Wonder Woman.

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Do you have any pre-meet rituals or superstitions? I don’t have any pre-meet rituals – or wait – do I?

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics?  Outside of gymnastics I enjoy family and friend time as well as shopping.

Most embarrassing meet moment or gymnastics moment?
My most embarrassing moment was last year at MEGA meet. I was doing a giant and caught my big toe on the bar and split it open. They had to stop timed warm-ups to clean up the blood. My coaches said it looked like Greys Anatomy and now it is a big joke. The trainer still remembered this a whole year later.

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? If I was not a gymnast I would want to be a diver or dancer.

Which athletes (any sport) do you respect the most and why? I respect divers because they flip towards a board and have to basically land on their head in the water. They have to have a lot of courage.




What is the most valuable piece of advice or wisdom your coach has given you? Believe in yourself

 

Bonus Question: Tell me something interesting about yourself…. A few years ago I had a slate pool table fall on me and slide down my leg.

 

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Sights and Sounds | 2017 Forward Progress and Hot Shot Camp

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Jason MacDonald
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Behind the Scenes with the Sights and Sounds of one of our Region 5 Gymnastics Training Camps: Forward Progress/ Hot Shot camp held back in November at Phenom Gymnastics.

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20 Questions with Future UIC Flame Rylie Johnstone (Midland Gymnastics)

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Kim Dowis
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Our next 20 Questions athlete is a senior from Midland Gymnastics Training Center in Midland Michigan. Rylie Johnstone, has been on the Level 10 scene for a few years now. She most recently signed her NLI to compete for the Lady Flames of UIC. Rylie, who is most known for her tremendous vault ability, has come along way on all events in the last few years upgrading on almost every event. Rylie has been featured on Region 5 Insider in the past for her unique vault even earning herself a 2017 Yahtzee Award Nomination for it. Rylie, who has yet to hit her peak in the sport of gymnastics, kicks her senior season off this weekend at the MEGA Magic Meet in Ypsilanti, Michigan. Lets get to know Rylie Johnstone a little better as she begins her final season not only with Region 5, but also with her long time club MGTC. Rylie is posed to make a statement this year, I cannot wait to see what this year holds for this young lady.




How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you? I flipped off the couch all the time so my parents put me in gymnastics so I wouldn’t get hurt. I started gymnastics when I was 2.  I have loved gymnastics ever since.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event is Vault. It feels cool to be able to block and twist off a stationary object.

What is your favorite skill to train/compete?  My favorite skill to train/compete: I like to train a full in on floor. I love flying through the air while flipping and twisting at the same time.

Dream skill? My dream skill would be a Double arabian on floor. I see people do them and think they look cool.

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is that I like the bond I have with my coaches and teammates. My
teammates are like sisters to me. We tell each other everything and help each other when someone needs it.

What College Do you plan on attending? I have signed a NLI to compete gymnastics for the University of Illinois at Chicago on a gymnastics scholarship.

What is your  Favorite meet to compete at? Circle of Stars in Indianapolis because you get to compete with gyms from across the country. Indianapolis is a fun town.

What is your Biggest accomplishment? Being a level 10 for 4 years and earning a college scholarship to continue the sport I love.

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Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? I admire Ashton Locklear because she has good lines on bars. It is cool to watch her bar routine because it all flows together.

What is your  Favorite Region 5 Insider series? My favorite feature or series is All access because you get to see how other gyms practice and see the variety of techniques they have.

What is your Favorite song or go to playlist? My favorite is the music on my iphone. I love country music especially Blake Shelton.

If you were trapped on a Deserted island what would you bring? 1. My iphone because I could not live without it. I am on it all the time. 2. Wifi because I can’t use my phone without it! 3. A towel. I can use it to dry off after swimming and also use it as a blanket if I get cold.

If you could be any animal what Animal what you be and why? I would be a penguin. I love them! They get to slide on their stomachs across
the ice into the water to swim around.

Who is your Favorite superhero? My favorite superhero is Superman. He can do anything, save people, and he’s cute.




Do you have any Pre-meet rituals or superstitions?  I wear the same underclothes, use the same hair ties, wear my hair the same way, and put on my makeup the same way.

What d you like to donOutside of gymnastics? Outside of gym I like to listen to music, spend time with my friends, and go the movies and beach.

What is your Most embarrassing gym moment or meet moment? When I was 5 I was doing the splits and I peed on the floor.

If you didn’t do gymnastics what Other sport would you try? I would do is volleyball. I like to play it for recreation with friends.

Which Athletes (any sport) do you respect the most? Gymnasts of course! They are the strongest per pound athletes. They are in the gym all the time year round. They are great athletes!

 

What is the most valuable advice or wisdom you coach has ever given you? The most valuable advice my coach has ever given me would be Do your best and have fun!

 

Tell me something interesting about yourself…..Something interesting about me is that I am really shy until I know someone then I like to be loud and crazy.

Rylie’s vault from 2017 Cereal City Classic

Around the Gym: 2017 High Tech Training Camp | Gymnastics Training

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Jason MacDonald
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Around the Gym at the 2017 High Tech Training Camp. We go behind the scenes and check out some of the action that went down back in October at the University of Michigan. This camp features our Level 10 JO National Qualifiers and our region elites. Here is a fun look at what goes on during high tech weekend.

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