State trifecta

By Olivia Olthof & Gayle Stewart

Every section of Pentland Calisthenics College competed at the State Titles Competition during the week, with more silverware for the trophy cabinet.

The Sub Juniors, Juniors and Seniors all earned the title of State Champions.

The Masters were on stage at Karralyka in Ringwood earning the placings Highly Commended (HC) for March, Free Exercises, Rods and Calisthenics Revue, with an Honorable Mention (HM) for their Club Swinging and Aesthetics.

The Tinies travelled to Burwood to perform at the Besen Centre, receiving third place for Free Exercise, Rods, and Aesthetics with an Honorable Mention (HM) for their Song and Dance. Coach Jessica Mitchell said she was so proud of these little girls.

“They have come a long way this year.”

The Intermediates were on stage at Karralyka and were awarded a second place for March, an HM for Club Swinging and Rods with a HC for their Dance Arrangement.

A strong contingent headed to Bendigo and the beautiful Ulumbarra Theatre to support the Sub Juniors and were excited to see the team rewarded with a first place for March, Clubs and Aesthetics, second place for Rods and an HC for Free Exercises and Song and Dance. This earned them the CV State Champions title for North West Division 4.

The Juniors made the trip to Karralyka in Ringwood on Friday, joining the clubs state champ Sub Juniors. The Juniors showed that they too deserved a state title. A 2nd for March and 1st’s for Club Swinging, Free Exercise, Rods, Aesthetics and Calisthenics Revue.

The adjudicator mentioned in their comments that it was “a very well trained team”.

Coach Dannae Stewart said she couldn’t thank everyone enough for the work that has gone into “getting these eight gorgeous girls on stage today”.

“…….and girls I push you a little bit every week and you work so hard; just look where it has got you – congratulations,” she said.

Most of the Junior Coaching team then headed Bendigo to join their teammates for their own competition on Saturday, once again at the Ulumbarra Theatre. They kept the winning streak intact by being named State Champions for Division 8 Seniors, after being awarded with a 1st for March, Club Swinging, Free Exercises and Dance Arrangement, a 3rd for Rhythmical Aesthetics and an HC for Rods.

Coach Chelsea Bell said, “What a Day! To say we are proud is an understatement”.

“…….you (girls) have all worked so hard and it has truly paid off – the improvement we have seen this year is unreal …… enjoy this.”