Competitors from Batavia Coast Gymnastics take out top awards in WA Junior Gymnastics Championships

Geraldton gymnasts dominated competition at the WA Junior Gymnastics Championships. A group of gymnasts from Batavia Coast Gymnastics competed in Perth at the State competition that ran from October 12 to 22. Batavia secured first and third place overall in the team events with both Level 3 teams showcasing their skills as champions in their respective divisions. The Level 4 team clinched the overall top spot among 25 competing teams. In individual events, six Batavia gymnasts shined on the big stage with Sophia Ellis, Summer Kezler, Ruby Kuser and Glenys Butler (Level 4), Dora Burns (Level 5) and Luca Priolo (Level 7) all becoming State champions. A special honour was given to Priolo, who not only claimed the level 7 title but also earned the Artistry Award, which recognises the gymnast with the top artistry across Levels 7 and 8. Batavia Coast Gymnastics congratulated the young athletes on their achievements in the championships. “Congratulations Dora, what a year you’ve had,” the club said. “You were the overall Level 5 champion in Adelaide a few months ago, and you’ve done it again at the WA Junior Championships. “Wen Rui, your floor routine was a beautiful masterpiece, earning you four blue ribbons and the gold overall - congratulations. “Sophia, congratulations on securing first place overall in Level 4 at the WA Junior Championships. What an amazing way to cap off the year, especially after winning first place overall in South Australia. “A huge congratulations to Luca for winning the Artistry Award at the WA Junior Championships.”