Chimo had six gymnasts take part in the Carol Lenz Memorial Invitational in Surrey. For several of the athletes this was their first competition off the Island.
In addition to the gymnastic skills that these girls train 16-plus hours a week to perfect, the transition into larger meets with new competitors challenges their abilities to control nerves and compete under the pressure of new situations.
Coached by Ford White and Toni Vance, top 10 finishes were enjoyed by Novice Level 2 gymnasts Josee Jalbert, who tied for first place on uneven bars and eighth on vault, and Lauren Carr who received a first place on floor, second on vault and fifth on beam and a silver medal overall.
Toni Smith, Open level 2, achieved seventh place on beam and ninth on uneven bars. Sawyer Sturam was awarded sixth place on vault. Both she and Kaylee Guignard battled some tough competition.
Chimo鈥檚 highest-level gymnast at level 4, Katie Symonds, was third on uneven bars, fourth on floor, sixth on vault and seventh on beam to stand on the bronze medal all around podium to finish off this Surrey meet for Chimo.
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