Local gymnasts flew high at the Sand Dollar Invitational on March 3 in White Rock, B.C.
The Whistler Gymnastics Xcel Diamond and Platinum team earned a runner-up finish due to efforts by Maya Langdale (second overall and on bars, third in vault), Kirra Douglas (won beam, third overall), Ruby McLatchie (won floor, second in vault, third on bars) and Sienna Osborn (second in beam, third on floor). All of these Diamond athletes qualified for next month's Xcel Provincial Championships.
Also contributing to the team were Platinum gymnasts Casey Gilbank, who made the cut for provincials at seventh overall, and Kastle Pazdzierski who was seventh in both vault and beam.
Gold-tier contenders Ula Morrissey (won all-around, bars and beam, third on floor), Isabelle Shaw (third all-around and on bars, second in vault) and Emilia Aragon (third all-around and in vault, second on bars) likewise qualified for Xcel Championships.
Pemberton's Gold Xcel unit sent 15 athletes to White Rock, who combined for bronze in their team event. Podium finishers among them include Dylan Saulnier (won beam, second in vault), Sola Skeels (won bars), Josie Drain (third on beam) and Claire Cindric (third on floor).
"These results reflect the hard work, dedication, and passion of our athletes and coaches," said Whistler Gymnastics competitive coach Lucia Stevens. "We are incredibly proud of our gymnasts for representing our club so well in White Rock and earning qualifications for the upcoming Provincials."
