Our tumbling team traveled to Madison, Wisconsin, June 15–19 for the 2026 United States Tumbling & Trampoline (USTA) National Championships. With 115 teams from across the nation represented, this milestone meet capped off a season that began last November and our athletes delivered results that will define this program for years to come.
Twenty-four athletes from Gem City Gymnastics & Tumbling are headed to Madison, Wisconsin, to compete at the 2026 USTA National Championships, taking place June 14–20. This is the culmination of an outstanding season — and a reflection of the work these athletes have invested in the gym week after week.
On April 26, our tumbling team traveled to Pana, Illinois, for the 2026 USTA Southern Illinois State Championships. With 30 athletes competing for a chance to qualify for the USTA National Championships this June in Madison, Wisconsin, the stakes were high — and our tumblers responded with one of the strongest performances of the season.
Our Gem City Tumbling Team heads to Pana, Illinois, on April 26 for the USTA Southern Illinois State Championships. Thirty-two athletes earned the opportunity to compete at State after a season that began in November and included anywhere from three to seven Illinois competitions each.
Our tumbling team traveled to Rock Island, Illinois, on March 29 for the last regular season meet of the year, and they closed things out in style. The day’s standout story was our Advanced girls division earning the high point award behind a collectively dominant performance across all age groups.
On March 15, our tumbling team traveled to Pana, IL, for the Mat Madness competition. The meet featured a high point award at every level (given to the athlete with the highest score across all ages combined) and our team came home with hardware at three different levels.
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.
Gem City’s Tumblers were back in action on February 21 in Mascoutah, Illinois. The team delivered another strong performance and continued to build momentum as the competition season moves forward.
The Gem City Tumblers competed at the USTA National Team Trial and Super Invitational in Pana, Illinois on February 15 in one of the most competitive meets of the season. Five of GCGT’s Advanced and Elite athletes entered the National Team Trial, a uniquely challenging format that combines all age divisions and awards just five spots at both the Advanced and Elite levels.
Hi everyone, Coach Katie here with our latest 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 competition floor. This month, we’re recognizing an athlete who brings intensity, discipline, and heart to every practice. Our Athlete of the Month is Ryli Zahringer.