Category Archives: Gymnastics

I have recently decided to retire as a competitive gymnast. The decision was not an easy one, and I realize it was one that would affect everyone. I had mixed feelings. I was happy but scared about leaving something I had done for so many years. Would I lose muscle? Would I get fat? These…

We traveled to Boise, Idaho this year for Westerns. I was extremely nervous about this meet and wanted to do my best. My coaches and my mom told me to have fun, but I still felt like this meet mattered. My coaches were such a great support and encouraged me throughout the meet, cheering me…

Regionals was my absolute best meet of the season. My best score for the season in 3 out of 4 events. I exceeded my goal for events vault, beam, and floor. On bars, my score was 9.075 because I did an extra handstand but that won't happen again. I really wanted to make Westerns. (Level…

State Championships was an overall good meet. It was the first time I had to warm-up on one set of equipment then compete on another. On floor, I received a 9.200, my best score at State. At the end of the meet I placed 9th in the All Around and qualified to Regionals. Regionals here…

This was the second meet of my season, and it was a great meet! I added vault and for the first time in 3 seasons, I have a ten start value. I have worked very hard to get my vault, and I actually placed on vault! I also placed on bars and the all around.…

I have been doing gymnastics since I was five years old. I started in a recreational class and then tried for team and made it when I was barely seven years old. I love gymnastics, and now I am a Level 9 gymnastics for Woga Plano. Gymnastics take a lot of time and a lot…