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Okanagan Rhythmic Gymnastics collected 26 medals at their first event of the season in Edmonton.
The event took place over the weekend at the University of Alberta's Butterdome.
“Competing, like anything else takes practise. It is important for the girls to get out on the floor and experience what happens in a different environment, especially with nerves coming into play," said coach Brie-Anne MacPherson.
"Our goal is to peak this team for the Western Canadian Championships in April. This was our first competition on that path.”
The team of nine gymnasts walked away with 26 medals, 10 of those gold.
Kaylee Gauthier, 8, is the youngest member of the Okanagan team. She competed for her first time at the provincial level in the 3B category.
Camille Hardy became the Level 3B rope champion.
Veteran of the level, Kaitlyn Dugas, competed clean and consistent routines, winning silver in ball and a special award for outstanding energy from the judges.
Noelle Brierly, 9, competed in the 3C category, reserved for young gymnasts preparing to compete at the national level in the near future. She won the Level 3C rope and also won a special award for best expression from the judges.
In level 4B, Ava Macdougall took bronze in free, hoop, ball and overall.
Leni Szudek also started her season strong, taking the silver medal in free, hoop, clubs and overall.
It was Vlada Pushkova’s first competition in the Level 5B category, one of the biggest levels at the event. She claimed bronze in ball and silver in hoop.
Gracie Cox, coming off last year as the Level 4C provincial champion, swept the 5B level, taking gold in clubs, ribbon, ball and overall.
Sonia Ivanchikov, a native of Edmonton, who moved to the Okanagan to train with Okanagan Rhythmics, swept the senior category of 6B, winning gold in ball, clubs, hoop and the gold medal overall.
“Overall it was a great first event of the season for the team. We gained valuable experience, set goals for the rest of the season and had a lot of success. I’m excited to see how the girls continue to shine throughout the season,” MacPherson said.
