Umina gymnasts win zone medals

The Umina Beach PCYC Gymnastics squad team competed for the first time on Sunday, April 28, against gymnasts representing gymnastics clubs from all over the Hunter Zone

The Umina squad competed against nine of the other clubs in their sessions and won three silver and nine bronze medals.

"The competition was a sanctioned event which means their scores determine if they qualify for State championships at the end of the year," said coach Chrissy Vyas.

"To qualify for the State championships, the girls needed overall individual scores over 56 and, of the 12 member squad, nine scored in the 50s and three over 49 at this event so we have no doubt that they will qualify themselves at the next event on July 7 at Morisset," said Chrissy.

A second squad team is quickly forming with girls who have been working hard and developing their skills in the Women's Artistic Gymnastics and recreational classes, she said.

In term three, Umina Beach PCYC Gymnastics will also start a Men's Artistic Gymnastics class with current boys from the recreational gymnastics already showing potential and interest.

Email, 24 May 2013

Allison, Carpenter, Umina Beach PCYC