Pentland Calisthenics College

Pentland Calisthenics CollegeThe competition season is underway with numerous placings and two aggregate trophies in hand, it’s a good start.

The Masters were first to take to the stage at Longbeach back in July and once the competition nerves were out of the way, they received: Honourable Mention (4th) March, Clubs, Rods and Aesthetics, Highly Commended (5th) Free Exercises, and a Special Mention for their Revue. At Werribee the results were: March – Honourable Mention, Clubs – Third, Free Exercises – Honourable Mention and Rods – Highly Commended.

The Tinies (3-7-years) have hit the stage twice and they were awarded the following places at Werribee: Honourable Mention (HM) – Song & Dance, Highly Commended (HC) Free Exercises, Rods and Aesthetics. At Broadmeadows for their Northern Competition: Free Exercices – HC, Rods – HC, Aesthetics – HM and Song & Dance – HM.

The Sub Juniors (8, 9 & 10-year olds) opened their competition season at the Northern District Competitions in Broadmeadows. They were awarded a placing in five of six events: March – 3rd, Clubs – 2nd, Rods – HM, Aesthetics – 2nd, Song & Dance 3rd.

The Intermediates(14-17 years) have completed two performances. At Coastside – HC: Rods & Clubs, HM: Dance Arrangement, 3rd: March and Free Exercises. At Burwood the coaches were pleased with all their performances even though they only had their number called for two of their routines: HM for both March and Dance Arrangement.

The Juniors (11-13 years) had to wait until the last weekend in August to hit the stage, with their first performance in the Northern District Competition: two 2nd placings – March and Clubs, along with four 1st placings – Free Exercises, Rods, Aesthetics and Calisthenics Revue.

The Seniors (18 years & over) have also performed at both Coastside and Northern Competitions. Coastside in Werribee: March – HM, Clubs – 3rd, Free Exercises – 2nd, Rods – HM, Rhythmical Aesthetics – HM and finished of strongly with a 1st Place for their Dance Arrangement.
Northern Competition: Overall Aggregate – 1st March and Dance Arrangements, 2nd Clubs, Free Exercises, Rods and Rhythmical Aesthetics.