Local gymnasts qualify for second trials
The Mpumalanga level 4 to 7 gymnasts held their first Mpumalanga trials in Kempton Park two weeks ago.
Gymnasts from Nelspruit Gymnastics Academy (NGA) qualified for the second trials at the academy last weekend.
At the first trials, NGA scooped five overall first places, four overall second places and a number of apparatus medals, according to the academy’s head coach and director, Maré Putter.
In addition to this achievement, 14 girls from the academy qualified to receive their full Mpumalanga colours and will represent the province at the South African Gym Games, which will be held at the University of Cape Town from September 26 to the 28th.
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Putter said, “For each level of participation, the gymnasts have to score a certain average to qualify for the SAs. These gymnasts worked very hard and I know they can do well at SA Gym Games if they keep up the hard work.”
COLOUR BLOCK
Weekend Results
Level 4: 11 – 16 years: overall 1st; Jasmin Muller, 2nd overall; Nina Prinsloo, 3rd; Malise de Villiers
Level 4: 9 – 10 years: overall 1st; Marlia Spreeth, 2nd overall; Xi-ane Roets
Level 5: 9 – 11 years: 1st: Isabel Prinsloo (highest average score of the entire competition and victrix ludorum), 2nd overall; Iane Swart, 3rd overall; Amina Putter, 4th overall; Chaney Prinsloo, 5th overall; Azelle du Preez
Level 5: 12 -17 years: 1st overall; Twane Steyn
Level 6: All ages: 1st; Mieke Louw, 2nd overall; Andeline Grobler
Level 7: 1st overall; Amore Gerber
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