| Here is a little bit of information to help you understand what our team program is all about. Girls begin competing when they reach Level 4 in the USA Gymnastics Competitive Program. Levels 4, 5 and 6 are compulsory levels, meaning that each gymnast performs the same routine as every other gymnast in competition. In Level 7, gymnasts begin performing optional routines, in which they perform routines, created from a list of appropriate skills, with their own distinct and personal style. Levels 8, 9, and 10 are also optional levels. After Level 10, gymnasts can move into the Elite Gymnastics program, which is the Olympic level of gymnastics. Most gymnasts who earn scholarships to college are Level 10 or above. The competitive events for girls' gymnastics are the vault, uneven parallel bars, balance beam, and floor exercise. Competitions are held at local gymnastics clubs and include gymnasts in the same age categories and level from nearby clubs. Awards are given for individual and team achievement. Our gymnasts compete against gymnasts from clubs from all over Iowa, the Midwest and even the nation. Our expert coaches prepare the gymnasts to compete at the State, Regional and National levels. |
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The CGA Level 4 team won
1st Place
at the Iowa State Championships on December 13th.
Mandi Bosch, Payton Lyons and Paige Bathie won in their age groups, finishing in 1st Place all-around; Crystal Walls and Emily Westrum took 2nd Place; Jordan Denny finished in 4th Place; Ellen Joerger finished in 5th Place; Erin Hammond took 8th Place; Taylor Sedivec finished in 11th Place; Lauren Gentile finished in 12th Place; and Eileen Murray finished in 15th Place.
Congratulations, girls!
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CGA's Level 4 team gave a strong performance at the Iowa GymNest Flip For Food Invitational meet on November 21, finishing in 2nd Place. Mandi, Paige and Payton each took 1st Place all-around in their age groups; Ellen finished in 2nd Place; Crystal and Emily had 4th Place finishes; and Jordan took 5th Place. Great job, Level 4!
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11/11/09 - CGA’s Level 4 Team earned another 1st Place win this past weekend at the Sapphire Harvest Hoedown in Des Moines. CGA scored a season-high 112.85 points.
Payton and Mandi led CGA with 1st Place all-around finishes and scores of 38.075 and 37.025, respectively. Payton also finished in 1st Place in each of the four events. Other strong finishers for CGA included Paige in 4th Place, Crystal in 5th Place and Ellen in 6th Place.
Great job, team! Keep up the good work!!
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10/26/09 - Our Level 4 Team continued to look outstanding at the Triad Jump Jivin' Invitational last weekend, finishing in 2nd Place!
CGA was led by Mandi and Payton, who finished in 1st Place all-around; while Paige finished in 2nd Place, Ellen in 3rd Place, and Crystal in 5th Place. Other top all-around finishers included: Emily in 6th Place, Taylor in 7th Place, Erin in 10th Place, Eileen in 12th Place, and Jordan in 14th Place.
Congratulations, girls!
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