Our gymnastics team traveled to Fort Wayne, Indiana on April 18–19 for USAG Level 7 Regionals, the final competition of the season. Three Gem City athletes represented our program on the regional stage, and each one came home with top-10 finishes to close out a season’s worth of hard work.
Congratulations to Arizona Phillips, our latest Good Grades Quarterly Drawing winner! She’s 10 years old and on our Gymnastics Team.
Our Level 7 gymnasts competed at the Level 7 State Championship in Bourbonnais, Illinois on March 20–21, 2026. Three of our athletes took on one of the toughest stages in the Illinois competitive season, and all three earned the right to advance to the USAG Region 5 Championships on April 17–19 in Fort Wayne, Indiana.
Eight of our Level 3 gymnasts traveled to Waukegan, Illinois on March 14–15 to compete in the Level 3 2026 Illinois State Championship. Qualifying for State at Level 3 is a serious accomplishment on its own — the road there demands consistency and focus across an entire season. Our athletes rose to the challenge, and two came home with top-ten finishes.
Congrats to Stevie O’Brien, our latest winner of the Good Grades Quarterly Drawing! Stevie is 6 years old and takes a Level 1 Gymnastics class!
Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our March Athlete of the Month spotlight. Each month we highlight a Gem City athlete whose dedication, mindset, and work ethic stand out on and off the floor. This month, we’re recognizing someone who has grown up right here in this gym and has given back to it in just about every way possible. Our Athlete of the Month is Lila Winking.
On March 6–7, our Level 4 and Level 5 gymnasts traveled to Waukegan, Illinois, to compete at the 2026 USAG Level 4 & 5 State Championships. The State Championships bring together the top qualifiers from across Illinois, and earning a spot on this stage is a reflection of the work our athletes put in throughout the entire season.
The St. Louis Classic, held February 20–21, marked the final gymnastics invitational of the season — and our athletes finished strong. It was an exciting weekend filled with top finishes, additional State qualifiers, and a big team award to close out invitationals on a high note.
Three of our Level 7 gymnasts will travele to Bourbonnais, Illinois, March 20–23 to compete at the Level 7 Illinois State Gymnastics Championship. It’s a well-earned stage for a trio that has been competing across Illinois and Missouri since December.
Eight of our Level 3 gymnasts have qualified for the USAG State meet in Waukegan, Illinois, on March 13–15, 2026. Each athlete earned an all-around score of at least 34.00 during the regular season to punch their ticket. It’s a milestone that reflects months of steady, determined work.