A Note from the Director

Dear Parents,

It is an exciting time of year because our Team gymnasts have a few competitions completed and there are only a couple left. As the gymnasts compete more often, I can see their skill progression build and their confidence increase. We also observe what they need to work on based on their scores and performances of the routines so that when NY State Championships takes place, we are ready!

At the Twist and Flip meet (highlighted below), we had two levels competing at the same time, which was exciting for both the gymnasts and parents. Everyone could cheer on multiple gymnasts on different apparatus at the same time and could also observe the differences in the levels.

In one session, we had our first level, Gems, with the fourth level, Bronze. For me, seeing the Bronze gymnasts encourage and cheer on those young Gems was a highlight and very sweet. The Gems were also in awe watching the older Bronze gymnasts. I love being able to see all of our gymnasts compete and am proud of what they are accomplishing this season.

Warm Wishes,
Katie Kheel

Gymnasts traveled to Edgewood, NY to attend the Twist & Flip Gymnastics Invitational, hosted by New Image gymnastics. Coaches Mary, Marcus, Len, Mattie and Sean and our director, Katie, attended this competition to support the gymnasts on their events.

The Gems team placed second, and Copper 1, Copper 2, Bronze, Diamond and Silver placed first!

Gymnasts received many individual and all around medals.

The following weekend, gymnasts returned to Long Island to attend the Heartland Spring Classic at the Suffolk Credit Union Arena with Coaches Mary, Marcus, Sean and Ellen.

Senior Riley R. placed second on bars for the Silver level. Clara, Sasha and Cleo competed their roundoff back handspring for the first time!

Gems team placed first and Copper 2 team placed third.

Their next competition is right after our spring break, on April 18th-19th. The following weekend is New York State Championships! Gymnasts and coaches are working so hard in the gym during each practice. We wish them luck!

We have some new staff members who have joined us since our previous issue. You can see the other staff introductions in the October 2025 Spark.

We also welcome Sofia and Olivia to the gymnastics staff (not pictured)!

“I did gymnastics for 13 years and competed Levels 3-8 USAG, skipping level 4. Gymnastics will always have a special place in my heart. My all time favorite event is beam!”

“My mom grew up doing gymnastics and we would always watch the Olympics. I remember seeing Jake Dalton and Jonathan Horton and cartwheeling around the house. After breaking the TV, my mom finally put me into class.”

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