January 26th Level 4 WinterFest

Huh, that did not work they way I wanted it to. I am very new at his sort of technology, silly I know. I will figure out a better way to do this next time!

Congrats to all our level 4 athletes! You showed that you have some great stuff!! The first meet is always a little rough becuase it is such a new experience for our new level 4 gymnasts. This meet was especially different because we were all in one group when typically we would be split into two groups. We also had a coach who was sick and one who could not attend becuase she was not allowed to leave on a Friday during her student teaching!

So in spite of all these obstacles, the girls looked great. We have a lot of very young level 4's this year and they showed they could cut it and hang with the big girls. We received compliments from judges and coaches from other gyms also. Everyone is always impressed with how awesome the uniforms are, how professional our program is run and how well poised, polished and perfected our gymnasts are for this level!

The second year level 4's were loaded with beautiful routines and helped to set a great example for the new girls. Several new level 4 girls made some history by achieving a Blue ribbon at thier very first meet. This is not typical, especially with real judges! Congrats to Jordan Stellini for achieving Blue ribbons on all four events. Also, congrats to Lydia Martin who nailed her first ever level 5 beam routine, great cartwheel! We also won the handstand contest in almost every age group we represented! Way to go girls! I could not be more proud of your hard work and accomplishments! Keep it up!

Vault
Bars
Beam
Floor





Elizabeth Caterino
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow





Hannah Jackson
Red
Yellow
White
Red





Anna Crysler
Red
White ?
Yellow
Yellow





Mackenzie Youngs
Red
White
Blue
Yellow





Eve Hillman
Blue
Red
Blue
Blue





Kelly McCauley
Blue
Blue
Red
Blue





Leana Weiler
Red
Blue
Red
Blue





Casey Buelken
Red
White
Blue
Blue





Maddie Meyers
Red
Red
Red
Blue





Sam Cuneo
Blue
Red
Yellow
N/A





Livia Walberer
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow





Olivia Gingrich
N/A
N/A
N/A
N/A





Rachel Heibel
Red
Yellow ?
White
Yellow





Morgan Hitchings
White
Yellow
White
White





Samantha Glowacki
Red
White
White
White





Maddie Cook
Red
Yellow
Yellow
Yellow





Kelly Momber
Blue
Blue
White
Blue





Erin Feist
Blue
Blue
Blue
Red





Kelsey Heitzman
Blue
Blue
White
Blue





Hayley Robinson
Blue
Blue
Blue
Red





Maddie Kragt
Blue
Blue
Blue
White





Jazlyn C-Westers
N/A
Red
Blue
Blue





Skylar Swifink
Blue
Red
White
Red





Lydia Martin
Blue
Blue
Blue
White





Jordan Stellini
Blue
Blue
Blue
Blue

January 20 Tulip City Sectional

Well, we survived our first state qualifier of the season! Congratulations to the following girls who qualified to state meet: Taylor Jangda, Annie Hill, Mackenzie Maas, Krista Walberer,Bri Stechebar,Rachel McNeil and Sophie Jaffas!

At a state qualifier they do not rank the girls based on age and give out awards. Instead every child receives an achievement ribbon based on their All Around score. Then the top 10 gymnasts from the whole competition receive a medal!

Congrats, to our top 10 finishers:

• Krista Walberer 2nd Place 36.750
• Taylor Jangda 3rd Place 35.775
• Anniie Hill Tie for 5th Place 35.70
• Mackenzie Maas 8th Place 35.40
• Bri Stechebar 10th Place 35.325

The Alpine girls brought home the 3rd Place Team trophy!!

January 13, 2007 Level 5 Twistar Wars Invitational

This specific competition brings in the best athletes from all over the country. 1600 gymnasts total representing levels 4-elite participated. As a coach you know not to even bother to bring your athletes unless you have a hot team...and we do. So what you will see in these meet results are drastic improvements for our new level 5's and some very high scores that most teams cannot even begin to imagine one of their athletes scoring!

In the 7-8 year old age division

1. Rachel McNeil

• 3rd Place Vault 7.55
• 3rd Place Bars 7.20
• 1st Place Floor 8.65
• 2nd Place All Around 30.90

2. Phelicia Costie

• 3rd Place Beam 7.725
• Tie for 3rd Place Floor 8.35

In the 9 year old age division:

1. Taylor Jangda

• 2nd Place Vault 8.55
• 3rd Place Bars 8.35
• 6th Place Beam 8.75
• 4th Place Floor 9.00
• 4thPlace All Around 34.65

2. Annie Hill

• 4th Place Vault 8.20
• 2nd Place Bars 9.10
• 2nd Place Beam 9.275
• 3rd Place Floor 9.15
• 2nd Place All Around 35.725

3. Sophie Jaffas

• 5th Place Beam 9.05

In the 10 year old age division:

1. Bri Stechebar

• 3rd Place Vault 8.40
• 1st Place Bars 9.15
• 2nd Place Beam 8.90
• 2nd Place Floor 9.05
• 2nd Place All Around 35.50

2. Melissa McWatters

• 7th Place Bars 7.90
• 7th Place Beam 7.90
• 6th Place Floor 8.525
• 6th Place All Around 32.075

In the 11 year old age division:

1. Mackenzie Maas

• 5th Place Vault 8.50
• 1st Place Bars 9.20
• 9th Place Beam 9.00
• 4th Place Floor 9.175
• 3rd Place All Around 35.875

2. Krista Walberer

• 1st Place Vault 9.10
• 3rd Place Bars 9.025
• 1st Place Beam 9.75
• 2nd Place Floor 9.25
• 1st Place All Around 37.125

We took 4th Place team at this competition. A couple highlights included new level 5 Sophie Jaffas scorig a 9.05 on beam at her second ever sanctioned competition. Krista Walberer placed 1st on beam in her session of 60 girls on beam with a 9.75, but she placed 2nd out of approximately 360 girls. Also an unforgettable moment includes new level 5 Rachel McNeil placing 1st place on Floor with an 8.65 at her second ever sanctioned competition!

December 8-10, 2006 Level 5 MAG Christmas Classic in the Motor City

The level five team had their first competiton of the season Dec. 9 in Detroit. This years team has a little bit of everything. The secod year level five girls consisting of Taylor Jangda, Annie Hill, Mackenzie Maas, Bri Stechebar and Krista Walberer are bringing last years experience, talent and successes to the table to lead this years team to victory. The new level five girls come with excitemnet, nervousness, determination and goals to add a state championship title to their list of accomplishments. The new level five girls consist of Rachel McNeil, Melissa McWatters, Sophie Jaffas and Phelicia Costie. As a coach, I could ot have asked for a better start to this teams season! We dominated the competiton in all age groups and took home 1st place in the team competiton. This happens to be a monumental occasion for Alpine Gymnastics. This is the first 1st place finish for any level team in approximately 10 years! Watch out Michigan, there are few tigers on the loose and they are making a name for themselves and Alpine. We have become a team to be reckoned with! Below are the meet results. I have also included a copy of the picture that was splashed across every newspaper from Muskegon to Big Rapids and all of the Grand Rapids area.

In the 7-9 year old age division:

1. Annie Hill

• 1st Place Bars 9.20
• 1st Place Beam 8.925
• 1st Place Floor 9.40
• 1st Place All Around 34.975

2. Rachel McNeil

• 3rd Place Vault 7.950

3. Sophie Jaffas

• Tie for 5th Place Beam 8.450
• 2nd Place Floor 9.050

4. Taylor Jangda

• 1st Place Vault 8.40
• 2nd Place Bars 9.00
• 4th Place Beam 8.550
• 3rd Place Floor 8.875
• 2nd All Around 34.825

In the 10 year old age division:

1. Bri Stechebar

• 3rd Place Vault 8.20
• 1st Place Bars 9.575
• 3rd Place Beam 8.925
• 3rd Place Floor 9.075
• 2nd Place All Around 35.775

2. Krista Walberer

• 1st Place Vault 8.750
• 3rd Place Bars 9.325
• 1st Place Beam 9.30
• 1st Place Floor 9.375
• 1st Place All Around 36.75

3. Melissa McWatters

• Melissa had a strong performance and showed perserverance in the face of an injury. She scored 7.350 on Vault, 8.10 on Bars, 7.05 on Beam and was unable to compete Floor due to the injury!

In the 11 year old age division:

1. Mackenzie Maas

• 2nd Place Vault 8.60
• 1st Place Bars 9.450
• 3rd Place Beam 8.725
• 1st Place Floor 9.350
• 1st Place All Around 36.125

An Alpine gymnast took first place All Around in every age division. What a sweep and quite a statement in our bold new colors of orange and pink. People can't help but notice our new look and outstanding performances!

Well, here it is at last! A place to view our teams accomplishments, and for you as a parent to share a little of what your "gym life" is like with your family and friends. Enjoy!

Alpine and North Star Gymnastics Team is on the move! We are now officially the best level five team in Grand Rapids!!! This is based on team placements. Wow! I have worked very hard to provide this opportunitiy for the hard working gymnasts of Alpine Gymnastics and it has only taken 2 full seasons for this talented group pf girls to achieve this goal of theirs. Their first goal was to earn that local title, their next goal to take the state title! If anyone can do it, this group of determined level 5 athletes who are training for level 7 can do it. We are currently ranked in the top 10 in MI. Our developmental team level 4 and below are also recognized everywhere they travel. They are noticed for their poise, presentation, form and talent. Look forward to great things this season and in the near future!