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!