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2017 Cereal City Classic Coverage Page

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Kim Dowis
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This past weekend Region 5 Insider headed to the 22nd annual Cereal City Classic hosted by Branch Gymnastics in Battle Creek Michigan. As a kid this used to be one of my favorite meets to compete at because I loved Kelloggs! I even used to try and still the large Fruit Loops box that was on display each year (secretly I still try). This year the Level 9/10 session was small, but mighty. The small meets are great to film because it gives others a chance to get recognized. At the Cereal City Classic, GTC brought a full Level 10 team, with big skills and powerful floor routines, Midland Gymnastics Level 10 Rylie Johnstone brought a rarely seen Yurchenko Tuck 1 1/2 vault that should not be missed and Branch’s Level 10s dazzled as usual with stunning floor and beam, it is always a joy to watch them compete.

Meet Results

Cereal City Classic-Level 10

14-17 yrs old

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Vault

  1. Rylie Johnstone-Midland Gymnastics, 9.350 Video
  2. Anna Grace McCullough-Branch, 9.250
  3. Abby Carpenter-GTC, 9.225 Video

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Bars

  1. Emily Carless-Branch, 9.300 Video
  2. Maya McRae-GTC, 9.175
  3. Anna Grace McCullough-Branch, 9.075 Video

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Beam

  1. Abby Carpenter-GTC, 9.250
  2. Anna Grace McCullough-Branch, 9.225 Video
  3. Emily Careless-Branch, 9.200 Video

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Floor

  1. Anna Grace McCullough-Branch, 9.450 Video
  2. Samantha Sworst-GTC, 9.450 Video
  3. Naomi German-GTC, 9.325 Video

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All-Around

  1. Anna Grace McCullough-Branch, 37.000
  2. Emily Careless-Branch, 36.900
  3. Naomi German-GTC, 36.425

Meet Videos

Photo Gallery

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20 Questions with AGA Senior Kelsye Kurtiak

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Kim Dowis
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AGA Senior Kelsye Kurtiak has had much success in her gymnastics career, winning Level 9 Eastern Nationals at only 12 years old, then continuing onto qualify for 3 JO Nationals at Level 10. Kelsye has seen ups & downs in the sport of Gymnastics, but always seems to have a smile on her face. Kelsye is on her way to finishing up her Senior year as an AGA & Region 5 gymnast, undecided on her college plans as of right now, but she wants to embark on a collegiate gymnastics career post graduation. I want to wish Kelsye all the best of luck as she closes out this season and decides where to take her gymnastics talents in the fall. Lets get to know AGA Senior Kelsye Kurtiak a little better as she tumbles towards Championship Season.

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you My parents put me in a class when I was 2 years old, I’ve been doing it ever since.

What is your favorite event? Floor. I love being able to show off my routine.
What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics would probably be meeting all the new people that I do when we travel, and going all the places we do!

What college do you plan on attending? I haven’t chosen a school yet.

What is your favorite meet to compete at? My favorite meet to compete at is probably J.O. Nationals, because everyone comes together for region 5 and the energy level is so high!!

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far?
I think my biggest accomplishment would be placing 5th on floor at J.O. Nationals in 2013!


Favorite skill to train and/or compete? My favorite skill to train is a full in on floor.

Dream skill? Front 2&1/2 twist

Who do you admire most in the sport of gymnastics? Laurie Hernandez

What is your all-time favorite leotard? Do you still have your very first leo?
My all-time favorite leo is probably our current competition ones, I just love the blue and the lace! I don’t have the very first practice leo I had anymore but I do have my very first competition leo.

What is your favorite movie? Pitch Perfect

What is your go to playlist or song before a meet? I don’t really have a specific playlist I listen too, but normally it’s a mix of pop, country, and rap.

What do you wanna be when you grow up? I either want to be a nurse or a psychologist.

Where do you go to high school? I go to Swartz Creek High School in Swartz Creek, MI.

What is your favorite color? My favorite color is purple.

What do you like to do outside of gymnastics? I like to hang out with my friends, and go to hockey games.

Favorite gymnastics moment? My favorite gymnastics moment was in 6th grade when I won level 9 Easterns. I had no idea what any of my scores were or how I’d placed, so when they called my name for first all around I had no idea it was coming!! The feeling I had that day was so cool.

If you weren’t a gymnast what sport would you try? If I hadn’t become I gymnast I probably would have ended up playing hockey.


If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live? I would want to live in Florida by the beach.

If you could have lunch with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why? I would eat lunch with my great grandma who passed away in 2009, just so I could see her and talk to her again.

Tell me something interesting about yourself……Something interesting about me is that my parents actually had my cats pick my name before I was born. They put their choices on paper and wadded it up in to a ball and the cats picked Kelsye three times in a row!

 

 

 

Kelsye Vault 2016 JO Nationals vault

20 Questions with Champion USA Senior Cammi Topp

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Kim Dowis
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Champion USA Senior Cameron Topp has quite a unique story, which started 17 years ago in China. Cammie, who will be attending Illinois State University on a full-ride scholarship this fall, has the most beautiful and contagious smile you cannot help but want to smile, laugh and be happy when you see her walk into the room. That smile will certainly be missed on the competition floor next year as she moves onto college and begins the next chapter of her life as a Red Bird. Let’s get to know Cammi Topp a little better as she finishes out her last season with Champion USA, her long time club, & Region 5.

How did you get into gymnastics? How old were you?   My parents put me in gymnastics because I was a super hyper kid and could never sit still. I started gymnastics with “Mommy and Me” classes when I was 2 years old.

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

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? My favorite part of gymnastics is being able to do things other people can’t. Another thing I love about gymnastics is the amazing relationships you build with your coach and teammates.

What college do you plan on attending? I plan on attending Illinois State University.

What is your favorite meet to compete at? My favorite meet to compete at is our home meet, Tulip City Invitational.

 

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? My biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far is achieving my goal of getting a full-ride athletic scholarship.

Favorite skill to train and/or compete? My favorite skill to train is a double layout.

Dream skill? My dream skill would have to be a hindorff on bars.

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? Something I admire about the sport of gymnastics is all the qualities it teaches you that you can use outside of the gym. Gymnastics teaches mental toughness, time management, commitment, and many other qualities you can take with you after your time as a gymnast.

 

What is your all-time favorite leotard? Do you still your very first leo? My favorite leotard is a purple under armor leo. I wore it so much the sparkles wore all off!! I do not have my first leotard anymore. My mom sold it on eBay. Haha

What is your favorite movie? I don’t have a favorite movie. I pretty much like everyone I watch!!

What is your go to playlist or song before meets? Whatever is on the radio. I don’t really have a go to playlist.

What do you want to be when you grow up? When I grow up I want to become a dermatologist.

Where do you go to High School? I go to Plainwell High School.

What is your favorite color? My favorite color is blue.

What do you like to do outside of Gymnastics? Outside of the gym I like to hang out with friends, go shopping, and watch movies.

Favorite Gymnastics Moment? My favorite gymnastics moment was making Nationals.

If you weren’t a gymnast, what sport would you do or try? If I didn’t do gymnastics I’d try track.

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live? If I could live anywhere in the world I’d want to live in the Turks and Caicos because it’s always warm!

If you could have lunch with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why? If I could have lunch with anyone dead or alive I would choose Jesus. He would have such incredibly stories to tell.

 

Tell me something interesting about yourself…. I was adopted from China when I was 8 months old and had malnutrition. At 1 year I only weighed 13 pounds! I’ve made up for that now. Haha!

 

 

 

 

Check out Cameron on floor from the 2016 Region 5 Championships

Five Focus: Vaulting Preparation, Vault Variety | Olympia Gymnastics

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Jason MacDonald
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This episode of Five Focus sponsored by Tumbl Trak looks at vaulting preparation from Olympia Gymnastics. Olympia is known for their variety with gymnasts competing forward and yurchenko entry vaults. Lori shows us her vault rotation structure and how she gets her athletes to be fast and strong enough to do big vaults with great technique.

20 Questions with Future OSU Buckeye Jenna Swartzentruber

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Kim Dowis
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O-H-I-O!!! Even though she was born in Pennsylvania Jenna Swartzentruber is a true Ohio girl. Jenna will join CGA’s Brooke Chesney at THE Ohio State University in the fall on a full ride scholarship. This is Jenna’s last season as a JO athlete and a member of her longtime gymnastics club Buckeye in Columbus, Ohio. As Jenna is preparing for the end of her season, its time to look back on all that she has accomplished on her journey to collegiate gymnastics. Jenna has experienced so much in the sport of gymnastics from Elite to Nastia Cup to becoming a National Champion. As Jenna prepares to say her  goodbyes to Buckeye and Region 5, let’s get to know Jenna a little bit better as she embarks on her final few meets and a final run at JO Nationals.

How did you get into Gymnastics? How old were you? All three of my siblings were in recreational gymnastics, so naturally, at the age of 2, my mom signed me up as well.

What is your favorite event? My favorite event is definitely Bars!

What is your favorite part of gymnastics? The feeling of accomplishment after conquering a hard day in the gym.

If not already committed to college, what college do you want to attend? I have recently signed my NLI to The Ohio State University! Go Bucks!!

What is your favorite meet to compete at? I absolutely love competing at our home meet, the Buckeye Classic. It’s amazing having all my family and teammates there cheering us on and it creates a really fun atmosphere!

Biggest accomplishment in gymnastics so far? I would have to say qualifying for the Nastia Cup for the second time and placing first on bars at JO Nationals all in the same year.

Favorite skill to train and/or compete? My favorite skill to train would be double lay-out full-twist off bars.

Dream Skill? Double full on vault.

Who do you most admire in the sport of gymnastics? I really admire Ashton Locklear and her flawless bars.

What is your all time favorite leotard? I would have to say that the 2016 Nastia Cup leotard is at the top of my list! *Insert heart eye emoji*

Do you still have your very first leo? Sadly, no I do not. However, I do still have my first competition leotard!

What were the first Olympic Games you remember watching? The 2008 Beijing Olympics with Shawn and Nastia.

What do you want to be when you grow up? I’m not 100% sure but definitely something in the medical field.




Where do you go to High School? Right now, I am doing dual credit enrollment. So, I am enrolled in Ohio Connections Academy but I attend all my classes at Columbus State Community College.

What is your favorite color? I don’t have just one- pink, purple, blue, and green J

What do you like to do outside of gymnastics? Hang out with friends, go swimming in the summer and sledding in the winter!

If you weren’t a gymnast what sport do you think you would try? Rock climbing!! I am kind of obsessed as is J

If you could live anywhere in the world where would you live? Somewhere cold because the sun doesn’t like me!

If you could have lunch with anyone dead or alive who would it be and why?My best friend Maddie because she moved away a few years ago.

Tell me something interesting about yourself….. I have been indoor skydiving and I hope to do the real thing one day!

 

 

Check out Jenna’s 2016 JO National Championship bars set

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