Allstars reach the stars at FISAFNational Championships

TORQUAY’S Aerosport Allstars sports aerobics team have won ten medals and had 15 athletes qualify for the world championship in the Czech Republic at the Federation of International Sports Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) National Championships in Brisbane.

A total of 47 team members from the regional sports aerobic group took part in the four-day competitive extravaganza which was held at the Sleeman Sports Complex, Chandler Theatre in Brisbane and was the first one attended by the Victorian club since before the pandemic.

Athletes from the Surf Coast and Geelong competed in international, national, elementary and school stream finals during the event, with team members either opting to compete in the national section or an international division to try qualify for the world titles.

 

Overall, eight team members shared five national stream medals, while 15 athletes danced their way to world qualification in the international stream of the event by either medalling or wowing the judges with their performance.

“We did extremely well at the nationals, not only did athletes win their divisions but some were also lucky enough to qualify for the world championships,” Aerosport Allstars director Justine Bratanavicius said.

“It was probably the highest-level national championships that we have seen in a very long time and it’s a true credit to the athlete’s effort and dedication over the years, especially during the pandemic.

“It’s the first time many of the athletes will go to worlds, and they will be well led by local athlete Tahnee Bratanavicius who received the honour of being named the Australian team captain.

“To have so many selected to move onto the world’s in the Czech Republic is fantastic and we are remarkably proud of all of our athletes who competed in the different streams of the event”.

 

Local Torquay gymnast Savannah Smith (aged 13) was one of the highlights of the four-day competition, winning both her heat and Junior National Individual Female section final by a considerable margin.

Ms Smith’s division was said to be the biggest of the event, with more than 15 athletes competing to take the crown.

“To take out her first heat against the best juniors in the country and then to continue that form and win in the finals was an incredible achievement,” Bratanavicius said.

“To win the heat and the final is unheard of at this sort of level, she really just showed the judges she was the best in both sections both times.”

Athletes who have qualified through the international stream will begin competition at the FISAF International World Sports Aerobics and Fitness Championships in Ostrava, Czech Republic on November 1.

Aerosport Allstars are looking for local organisations to jump on board and support athletes travelling to the world titles through raffle prize donations.

 

FISAF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS:

Gold Medallist National Stream-

Savannah Smith – Junior Individual

Paris Findlay – Mini Individual

Jenna Smith, Rubi Berechree, Ali Cronk – Adult Teams

Silver Medallist National Stream

Katie McKeague & Lani Judd – Cadet Pairs

Phoebe Allan – Youth Elementary

Medallist International Stream and have now qualified for the FISAF World Championships

Katie McKeague – 1st Cadet Individual

Primrose Miller, Eliza Turley, Evie Smith – 1st Youth Teams

Tahnee Bratanavicius – 3rd Adult Individual

Jaz Bratanavicius, Chiara Ciach, Izzy Morse, Lily Miller, Eliza Turley, Jenna Smith & Rubi Berechree – 2nd Adult Fitness Team – Manic

Kelly Middleton & Caroline Carter – 1st Masters Duo

Lily Miller was also selected in the Australian team and finished 4th in the Adult Individual International division.