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HEY, HEY, HEY! The big weekend is over and what a weekend it has been! Over 629 gymnasts from 28 teams from Arkansas, Mississippi and Louisiana, competed this weekend at the Cabot High School Gymnasium. Gymnasts ranged in age from four to eighteen years old and competed Levels Two through Ten. Jacksonville Gymnastics Competitive Team coaches, staff and parents are to be commended on hosting such a great meet. Many grandparents attended the meet along with the parents of all these gymnasts, to support the individual gymnasts and teams. It has been great fun. We have lots of pictures on different pages that you might want to scan - just for the fun of it.

As I left the CHS gymnasium tonight, (Sunday 7:30) several dozen people were still there, tearing down equipment and loading it all into the big 53-foot 18-wheeler trailer. I decided that I want to thank people here at the first of the article because it usually ends up at the end. And I don't really know where to start with the thank-yous. First, thank you to all the gyms who came to compete at our meet, to their coaches and to the parents who made the effort to bring the gymnasts to our meet (and a special thank you to Elite II and Acrosports.)

I want to thank our coaches--Ms. Laurel, Ms. Erin, Ms. Christy and Ms. Lois--for all the work they did to make this such a successful meet and also to the same coaches and additionally, Ms. Stacy and Ms. Michal for working so hard not only at the meet with our kids but during the year to get them to this point. I also want to thank the fantastic staff at Huff 'n Puff for their untiring efforts, all year long but especially at the meet - they all put in three long days of hard work--Ms. Kristi, Ms. Jackie, Ms. Shelly and Ms. Allison, who becomes a staff member at meet time. We thank our parents (moms and dads) for all the hard work they did this weekend - in every aspect of the meet.

We especially want to thank Reggie and the hard-working men and women from the Little Rock Air Force Base for helping set up the equipment early Friday morning and taking down the equipment and were still loading the truck, as I write. It is a hard job and we so appreciate their efforts. We thank Mr. Bobby, who was there Friday to help setup and was there again tonight to help with the take-down. Mr. Bobby would have been there all weekend long, but he was holding down the fort with birthday parties and fun night at Huff 'n Puff. A thank you also to John Ellis with his helpers, Glynnis and Sissy Ghormley, for the accounting of the scores in such a timely manner, and to Michael York for running the music for the meet - and another thank you to Charlie Pillow and Kim Park for being our on-site medical staff for the weekend. Many of our moms were there for very long hours, too, and we really appreciate their support. Now, I feel that we have just received the Oscar (in several categories) and are trying to give our acceptance speech - who could we have forgotten? I don't want to forget Laurel as Meet Director and Erin and Christy as her most able assistants. This could not have happened without all your efforts.

We also wish to thank those businesses that supported us in our meet: Eric Hodson State Farm Agency-North Little Rock; Cracker Barrel-North Little Rock;Cici's Pizza-Jacksonville; Wendy's-Jacksonville; Sorellas Italian Restaurant-Cabot; The Diner-Cabot; Colton's-Cabot; Daylight Donuts-Cabot; and Mitchell Williams Law Firm-Little Rock.

Don't know what it looked like inside the trailer when it arrived, but have been told there was not room for another thing when it left the high school tonight about 9:45. Thanks again to our parents and the men and women from Little Rock AFB who so ably and willingly helped us with the enormous task.

The reason for the large truck was to handle the double equipment for the meet - equipment for the competition area and separate equipment for the warm=up area. We are grateful to Cabot High School for allowing us to hold our competition in their gym, as it allows us to utilize the smaller gym as a warm-up area. This speeds up the competition and more gymnasts can compete - otherwise, we might have to go nine sessions instead of seven!

The meet ran very smoothly. Seven sessions were held, beginning on Friday evening at 5:00 and ending competition on Sunday night about 7:30. Awards of large medals on navy blue ribbons were awarded to each child on each event. Jacksonville Gymnastics also has a tradition of giving a special trophy to the winner with the highest all-around score for each session. That is a very special award and when a gymnast gets scores as high as these gymnasts did, it's very nice to honor them and their hard work with something very special. Trophies were also given for team wins.

The meet started Friday afternoon at 5:00 with competition between 104 Level Four Gymnasts from ten teams--Delta, Durham's, Flame, Flip Over, Increased Heights, Maumelle Gymnastics, River City, Sonshine, Tena's and Jacksonville.

Beginning of Friday 5:00 session - 103 Level Four Gymnasts Warming up - and this was just a few of them shown here.

After the first session of 103 Level Four Gymnasts - this looks across the gym - away from where most of the parents sit. During some sessions, the "overflow" area looked about as full as the "usual" seating area.

Winner of the High-Point Trophy for Session One, Level Four gymnast, was Durham's gymnast, with a 36.75.

The Jacksonville Level Four Team members, who won the Second-Place Team Trophy are Madison Dixon, Melanie Fortson, Catherine Hancock, Reagan Hodson, Macey Jasmin, Breanna Orr, Gracie Petefish, Graycyn Powers, Taylor Stauffer and Alex Wargo. Top honors for the team were won as follows:

Please be sure to check toward end of article (on Page Two) for Honor Photos of the Jacksonville Gymnastics First-Place All-Around gymnasts.

Jacksonville Gymnastics Level Four gymnasts pose here with the Second-Place Team Trophy, for which they had worked so hard. From left to right, seated are Alex, Breanna, Reagan, Macey, Melanie and Graycyn. Standing are Catherine, Madison, Taylor and Gracie.

The meet began at a very early hour of 8:00 (which meant our people had to be there by 7:00) on Saturday with competition of 98 Level Five gymnasts from ten teams --Cabot Gymnastics, Dorsey's, Flame, Flip Over, Gym Stars, Mega, River City, Stars and Stripes, Sonshine and Jacksonville.

The home team won the Second-Place Team Trophy. The Jacksonville Level Five competing team members were Sara Balenko, Madison Barnhill, Miranda Chambers, Daliaana Gonzalez, Katlyn Grace, Sara Heil, Olivia Hodson, Courtney Jackson, Mollie Johnson, Jenna Mecca, Lauren Osburn, Jadyn Perkins, Sydney Shumate, Sarah Seibel, Allison Tubbs and Marissa Wallace. Top honors were won as follow:

And this group of gymnasts--our Level Five Team--are so much fun to watch! They take their gymnastics seriously, (Second-Place Team Trophy) but have a great time, too, and have close friendships. Front row, left to right are Jenna, Miranda, Molly, Courtney and Jadyn. Taking other rows, left to right are Madison, Marissa, Cambrie, Olivia, Sydney, Sara above, and Sarah below, Daliaana, Allison, Lauren, Katlyn and Sarah.

Presentation of the Level Five and Six Teams in the second session on Saturday.

The second session of the day (Session Three) included 53 more Level Five gymnasts from twelve teams--Acrosports, Champions, Delta, Didion's, Durham's, Elite II, Flip Flop, Great Expectations, Gymnastics Plus, Hot Springs, Russellville Dance & Gymnastics, and Tena's.

Also competing were 38 Level Six gymnasts from 15 teams--Acrosports, Cabot Gymnastics Academy, Delta, Didion's, Durham's, Flip Flop, Gym Stars, Gymnastics Plus, Hot Springs, NLR Superstars, River City, Russellville Dance & Gymnastics, Stars and Stripes, Sonshine, Tena's and Jacksonville. Also, one Level Seven from Mega competed.

Winner of the High-Point Trophy with a 37.30 was a Level Five gymnast from Elite II Gymnastics, Tupelo, Mississippi.

Competing for Jacksonville Gymnasts at Level Six were Sabrina Barger, Sarah Beavers, Abby Houghtaling, Briyana Isaac, Anna Koehler, Reagan Lear, Allison Ramsey, Sierra Rohauer, Skylar Spaeth, Madi Spears and Shelby Yates. The Level Six Team won the Second-Place Team Trophy and the following top honors:

From left to right, proudly posing with their Second-Place Team Trophy, are Sabrina, Reagan, Skylar, Madi, Sierra, Sarah, Allison, Abby, Shelby, Anna and Briyana.

The third session of the day was really something and a lot of fun! The session was for the competition of the Optionals--Levels Seven, Eight, Nine and Ten. There was such a great feeling at the meet - it was relaxed (well, for those of us in the audience!) and a lot of camaraderie and sportsmanship, and cheering for one another on the floor.

Forty Level Seven gymnasts from fourteen teams competed; those fourteen teams were Acrosports, Champions, Delta, Didion, Dorsey's, Durham's, Elite II, Gym Stars, Gymnastics Plus, Hot Springs, NLR Superstarts, Sonshine, Tena's and Jacksonville.

Competing Level Seven for Jacksonville Gymnastics were Taylor Butler, Rachel Flippen, Jessica McDonough, Jordan Rogers, Stephanie Singleton and Lynzie VanBrocklin. The Jacksonville gymnasts won the following honors:

From left to right are Jessica, Taylor, Stephanie, Jordan, Rachel and Lindsey.

There were fifteen Level Eight gymnasts from nine teams also competing at this session. The teams represented were Acrosports, Delta, Didion's, Dorsey's, Elite II, Flip Flop, Gym Stars, Hot Springs, Tena's and Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Team Level Eight gymnasts--Tonie Butler, Mackenzie Ellis, Kendra Lytch and Katelin McLain--won the First-Place Team Trophy and the following top honors:

Jacksonville Gymnastics Level Eight Team - Congratulations! From left to right, Mackenzie, Kendra, Katelin and Tonie.

There were ten Level Nine gymnasts from five teams: Acrosports, Flip Flop, Hot Springs, Stars and Stripes and Jacksonville. The Jacksonville Level Nine gymnasts--Haley Edgin, Kimmie Edwards, Courtney Ellis, Tori Hanley, Taylor Rai Johnson and Sarah McAlister--won the First-Place Trophy and the following awards:

From left to right, the Jacksonville Gymnastics Level Nine team gymnasts are Tori, Taylor Rai, Courtney, Kimmie, Haley and Sarah. We all are so proud of all of our gymnasts, but especially the Optionals, because they work so very hard!!!!!

There were also five Level Ten gymnasts who competed in the session. They were from Acrosports, Champions, Delta, Hot Springs and Jacksonville's own Kayla Edgin. Kayla is still recovering from her injury and won third on beam. She placed fourth in the all-around. We are really hoping that Kayla will be back to 100% by State Meet.

The High-Point Trophy was awarded to Level Seven gymnast from Elite II Gymnastics, Tupelo, with a 37.45.

Session One – Capitol Cup

Friday, March 5, 2010

5:00 p.m. – Open Stretch

Level Four Teams from the following gyms:

Delta, Durham’s, Flame, Flip Over, Increased Heights,

Jacksonville, Maumelle, River City, Sonshine, Tena’s

Session Two – Capitol Cup

Saturday, March 6, 2010

8:00 a.m. – Open Stretch

Level Five Teams from the following gyms:

Dorseys, Flame, Flip Over, Gym Stars, Jacksonville,

Mega, River City, Sonshine, Stars and Stripes

Session Three – Capitol Cup

Saturday, March 6, 2010

12:30 p.m. – Open Stretch

All Level Six Teams

and Level Five Teams from the following gyms:

Acrosports, Champions, Delta, Didion, Durham’s,

Elite II, Flip Flop, Great Expectations, Gymnastics Plus,

Hot Springs, North Little Rock, Russellville, Tena’s

Session Four – Capitol Cup

Saturday, March 6, 2010

5:30 p.m. – Open Stretch

All Level Seven, Eight, Nine Teams

and Level Ten Gymnasts

Session Five – Capitol Cup

Sunday, March 7, 2010

8:00 a.m. – Open Stretch

All Level Two Gymnasts and

Level Three Teams from the following gyms:

Acrosports, Delta, Flip Flop, Hot Springs,

Russellville, Stars and Stripes, Tumble Town

SESSION SIX – CAPITOL CUP

Sunday, March 7, 2010

11:30 a.m. – Open Stretch

Level Four Teams from the following Gyms:

Acrosports, Cabot, Champions, Dorsey’s, Elite II, Flip Flop,

Gym Stars, Hot Springs, Leah’s, Mega, North Little Rock,

Russellville, Stars and Stripes, Tumble Town

Session Seven – Traditional Format

Sunday, March 7, 2010

4:30 p.m. – Open Stretch

Level Three Teams from the following gyms:

Cabot, Dorsey’s, Flip Over, Gym Stars, Jacksonville,

Leah’s, Mega, North Little Rock, Sonshine

5. High School is on the right. Follow the posters and balloons to the Gymnasium.

6. High School is on the right. Follow the posters and balloons to the gymnasium.

LEVEL FOUR	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
MACEY JASMIN	FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST
REAGAN HODSON					THIRD				THIRD
GRAYCYN POWERS							FIRST
MADISON DIXON	SECOND						SECOND
MELANIE FORTSON			SECOND				SECOND
TAYLOR STAUFFER			FIRST		SECOND		FIRST		SECOND
CATHERINE HANCOCK	SECOND		FIRST		SECOND		THIRD		FIRST
GRACIE PETEFISH	THIRD						SECOND
BREANNA ORR	THIRD		SECOND		FIRST		THIRD		SECOND

LEVEL FIVE	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
ALLISON TUBBS			SECOND		FIRST		FIRST		SECOND
MIRANDA CHAMBERS					SECOND
OLIVIA HODSON							SECOND
SARA HEIL							SECOND
SARAH SEIBEL			SECOND
JENNA MECCA	FIRST
KATLYN GRACE							SECOND
SYDNEY SHUMATE			THIRD		SECOND		SECOND		SECOND
DALIAANA GONZALEZ	FIRST		THIRD		FIRST				SECOND
MADISON BARNHILL	SECOND		FIRST		SECOND		SECOND		FIRST

LEVEL SIX	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
ALLISON RAMSEY	FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST
ABBY HOUGHTALING	FIRST		SECOND		SECOND		FIRST		FIRST
SARA BEAVERS	SECOND
MADI SPEARS					SECOND		THIRD		SECOND
SIERRA ROHAUER	SECOND				THIRD
SKYLAR SPAETH							THIRD
BRIYANA ISAAC	SECOND
REAGAN LEAR	FIRST				THIRD		SECOND		THIRD
SABRINA BARGER	THIRD		THIRD		SECOND		THIRD		SECOND

LEVEL SEVEN	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
Rachel Flippen			Second
Taylor Butler	First				Second
Jessica McDonough	Second				Third		Third		Second
Stephanie Singleton			Third		Second		Third		Second

LEVEL EIGHT	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
TONIE BUTLER							THIRD
MACKENZIE ELLIS							SECOND
KENDRA LYTCH	SECOND				THIRD		FIRST
KATELIN MCLAIN	FIRST		SECOND		FIRST		SECOND		FIRST

LEVEL NINE	VAULT	PL	BARS	PL	BEAM	PL	FLOOR	PL	AA
HALEY EDGIN	FIRST		SECOND		THIRD		FIRST		SECOND
COURTNEY ELLIS	SECOND		FIRST		FIRST		SECOND		FIRST
KIMMIE EDWARDS	THIRD		THIRD		SECOND		THIRD		THIRD
TORI HANLEY	FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST
TAYLOR RAI JOHNSON			FIRST
SARAH MCALISTER	FIRST		SECOND		FIRST		FIRST		FIRST