Transform Academy Junior Olympic gymnasts competed in Nebraska

The Oskaloosa Transform Academy JO (Junior Olympic) Compulsory and Optional Teams competed on Friday, February 1^st and Saturday, February 2^nd at the 2013 Premier Bowl Invitational at Premier Gymnastics in Omaha, NE.

Pictured above clockwise are Ruby Johnson (standing), Meredith Wheeldon, Chloe’ Sarver, and Jensen DeJong. (submitted photo)

Both Level 6 competitors Emma & Emily are just starting to compete at this level.  Emma has qualified to move up to Level 6 Optionals for next season by securing a 31.000 All-Around.  Emily just missed the cut-off due to a couple of falls on the beam and bars but still has a couple of meets left to qualify.  The duo just began learning the Level 6 routines after the level 5 state meet in December, so in the short amount of time they have already accomplished a lot.

This was Chloe’ and Jensen’s first meet at the Level 7 Optional level and Chloe’ too has just moved up from Level 6 in December, worked really hard, and really gained a lot of momentum.  Jensen has been battling a knee injury, but you wouldn’t have been able to tell it based on how she performed.

Last year Ruby was injured for most of the season, but has healed and is performing well.  Meredith had an outstanding meet and her scores were improved immensely from the last meet.

These girls all work so hard putting 10-12 hours per week to get in there exercising, conditioning, skills, and complete routines.

Next Saturday February 16^th, the gymnastics group will hold a mock meet at their home gym.  The girls would love to see friends, family, and community support and also for you to check out what it’s all about.  If you are trying to decide if recreational team or competitive team is right for your daughter, come check it out between 9:00 – 1:00 on the 16^th.

For details and more information on Transform Academy gymnastics, please email transform.gymnastics@gmail.com, call 641-295-1434, or by stopping by the facility at 2209 Park in University Park (former Vennard College gym).  Transform also offers other activities such as dance, cheer, & tumbling.