Turkey Shoot Invitational - Nov 8, 2009

The Turkey Sh0ot Invitational kicked off bright and early on November 8th in Bow, New Hampshire. The Level 4s continued to demonstrate their vaulting skills. Krystiana received a 9.175 (2nd), Taylor 8.7, and Danielle 8.4. Krystiana’s scores were consistent throughout the meet, as was Danielle’s determination and winning smile! Krystiana scored 8.3 (3rd) bars, 8.35 (4th) beam, and 8.3 (3rd) floor. Taylor’s beautiful beam routine was awarded an 8.8. Krystiana placed 3rd AA and Taylor placed 5th.

For the Level 5s Sarah placed 5th in the 9-10 age group and Caitlin placed 6th. Sarah placed 4th on vault (8.4) and bars (8.1) and 5th on beam (7.55). Caitlin’s awesome beam routine was awarded an 8.95 (3rd). She placed 4th on floor (8.25).

The Level 6s were very excited to place 3rd as a team. They also are proud to have first place champions on vault, bars, and beam. Summer placed 1st (8.8) on vault in the 11 - 12 Junior age group and Maddy placed 1st (9.075) in the 11 - 12 Junior Plus age group. Allie also competing in the 11-12 Junior Plus age group placed 1st on bars (8.375) and beam with a whopping score of 9.475! In the age 9-10 age group Ellie placed 3rd AA. She placed 2nd on vault (8.475) and bars (8.375) and 3rd on beam (8.625). Maddy and Allie tied for 4th place (7.95) on floor. Allie placed 2nd AA and Maddy placed 4th. Great job girls!

Halloween Meet - November 1, 2009

The Level 4s dressed as the three blind mice enjoyed their first Halloween Meet on November 1, 2009 in Dover. Krystianna placed 6th in the Ghost age group. She placed 3rd on beam and bars scoring a 9.5! for her outstanding beam routine and an 8.85 for her floor routine. She placed 6th AA with a 34.4. Taylor placed 7th with an awesome 9.1 vault. She placed 10th in the AA with a 33.650. Danielle placed 13th AA in the Goblin age group with a 30.97. She placed 7th on vault with a score of 8.8.

Emily placed 8th in the Level 5 Ghost age group with an AA of 31.875. The rest of the team completed in the Gremlin age group. Caitlin placed 3rd on beam (9.125) with a beautiful routine. Tess followed closely behind with a beautiful routine as well. She placed 5th with a 9.0. Caitlin also scored the team’s highest vault 8.70 (4th) and floor 8.6 (7th) scores.

For the Level 6s Ellie competed in the Ghost age group. The rest of the team competed in the Gremlin age group. Ellie placed 4th on beam with an 8.5 and 9th AA with a 31.5. Maddy (8.8), Jordan (8.65), and Summer (8.625) placed 3rd, 4th, and 5th on vault. Allie followed closely behind placing 8th with an 8.325. Allie also placed 1st with a beautiful 8.925 beam routine and 4th with the team’s highest bar score (7.85). Maddy placed 4th on beam with a 8.6 and 2nd on floor with an 8.725.

Special thanks to Kristin (Krystianna's Mom) for scores and photos. Parents: Please remember to send meet scores and photos to Micheal or Rita as soon as possible so the blog can be kept up to date.

Sectional #1 - October 18, 2009

Sectional #1 was a nail biter with 6 girls competing and many more in the audience to cheer them on. Taylor (9.0275) and Kiystianna (9.075) were neck and neck on vault. Krystianna scored a 9.075 on beam and came close to achieving a third nine with her beautiful 8.95 floor routine. Taylor’s AA score was 33.225 and Krystianna’s was 34.750. Both are thrilled to have qualified for the State Meet in December. Great job girls!

For the Level 5s Emily’s high score for the day was 8.65 on floor. The Level 6s highest score of the day was achieved by Maddy. Her awesome vault (8.975) earned he 2nd place. Jordan placed 3rd with an 8.95. Ellie’s high score (8.4) of the day was on vault as well. She placed 6th in the 9-10 age group, and she placed 10th AA. Jordan earned the team’s highest score on bars (8.275) and beam (8.65). In the 11-12 age group Jordan place 7th AA and qualified for the State Meet. Maddy placed 8th AA, but missed qualifying by a few tenths.

The girls are looking forward to getting a couple more local qualifiers under their belt before the next Sectional. Sectional #2 is scheduled for November 21–22 2009. The State meet is schedule for December 6th.