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Okanagan Gymnastics Centre back on national stage

Okanagan Gymnastics Centre had six athletes attend the Canadian championships
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Okanagan Centre Gymnastics trampoline team attended Canadian Championships in Calgary Jul. 20-24. (Photo/Okanagan Centre Gymnastics)

The Okanagan Gymnastics Centre’s trampoline team has returned home from its first in-person Canadian championship in trampoline gymnastics in over two years.

The competition took place July 20-24 in Calgary, and was a qualifier for world age groups for Level 5 through Senior athletes.

The Centre had six athletes qualify and attend the championships, which drew over 400 athletes from across Canada.

OGC athletes had some great finishes including:

  • Ethan Scott - 4th on trampoline and 4th on double mini trampoline in the L6 (15-16 age) category;
  • Travis Andersen - 5th on trampoline and 7th on double mini trampoline in the L5 (15-16 age) category;
  • Seija Bishop - 8th on double mini Trampoline and 10th in tumbling in the L7 (17+age) category.

In team finals, Team B.C. placed first in trampoline, double mini trampoline, and power tumbling for the women.

The OGC trampoline team is now looking ahead to the 2023 season.

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