NATIMUK and District Gymnastic Club hosted its biggest ever annual invitational competition at the weekend.
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More than 300 gymnasts from across the state, including 70 Natimuk members, competed.
Head coach Lynette Morrow said the event was outstanding.
‘‘We’ve received nothing but positive feedback,’’ she said.
‘‘We’re extremely happy. Crowds were excellent, the standard was very high and it was a good fundraiser for the club.’’
Morrow said having 13 top-level gymnasts compete was a drawcard.
‘‘A lot of people came to see the level 10s, but they also came to see the lower levels as well,’’ she said.
Morrow said the Natimuk club had a number of success stories.
She said its level 10 team, comprising Emma Rissmann, Brooke Payne, Annie Charlton and Bridget Powell, won the overall award.
‘‘Emma was the best performer for us overall,’’ she said.
‘‘We also had Tiffany Cardnell win overall in level nine.’’
Anesu Gororo triumphed overall in level eight, with Chloe Payne finishing second overall in level seven.
In level four, Hailey Puls won the overall award from teammate Kayla Kelm.
Natimuk’s level four team finished second overall.
Morrow said the club’s decision to pay independent judges was appreciated by competitors.
‘‘We get experienced judges up from Melbourne so it is a quality and fair competition across the board,’’ she said.
She said the club would now prepare for its end of year display on December 14.
The showcase starts at 10am and will be followed by presentations.