A year to remember for gymnasts
Tuesday 22 November 2011
A year to remember for gymnasts
Having five competitions under their belt for 2011, equipment from four grants ordered and received, and the go-ahead for Council to look into a suitable site for their next project (a state-of-the-art gym facility), our local gymnasts have much to celebrate.
The Mossman and District Gymnastics Club is wrapping up a highly successful year with their Christmas Display extravaganza on Friday night, November 25 at the Mossman Indoor Sports Centre at 6pm.
Gymnasts have been busy rehearsing, and are ready to put on a great show at this free event which will be open for all to attend.
In the lead up to the club’s festivities, we asked four of our local competition gymnasts to share their insights, experiences and aspirations within the club.
Today we speak with Jorja Harvey and Tali Hoye while tomorrow we'll catch up with Della Miller and Shayla Frizelle.
JORJA HARVEY
Erin Frizelle: How long have you been doing gymnastics?
Jorja Harvey: About 3 years.
EF: How many hours gym practice do you do each week?
JH: Six hours.
EF: How does doing gymnastics make you feel?
JH: Happy, because I enjoy it.
EF: What is your favourite piece of apparatus?
JH: Bars and Trampoline.
EF: What do you like most about going to comps?
JH: It’s really fun to compete because you get to meet new people.
EF: How do you stop yourself from feeling nervous at comps?
JH: I don’t usually feel nervous.
EF: What was your best competition moment?
JH: When I went to Mareeba and won some awards.
EF: What advice would you give to other aspiring gymnasts?
JH: Always be happy and look straight ahead and point your toes.
TALI HOYE
Erin Frizelle: How long have you been doing gymnastics?
Tali Hoye: Three years.
EF: Do you participate in any other sports?
TH: Swimming.
EF: How does doing gymnastics make you feel?
TH: Sweaty but fun.
EF: What is your favourite piece of apparatus?
TH: Vault and Floor.
EF: Do you practice at home?
TH: Yes.
EF: How do you stop yourself feeling nervous at comps?
TH: I can’t!
EF: What was your best competition moment?
TH: Winning the overall comp in Barron Valley.
EF: Would you like to be a junior gym coach one day? Why/Why not?
TH: Yes, because I love it!