Information regarding All American Flames Gymnastix Teams,
The Lady Flames and Men's Fire Squad.

2008

Jan

2007

Jan

Cereal City Classic - Battle Creek, MI
2-21-07:  This past weekend the entire squad of competitive gymnasts from All American Flames Gymnastix snapped, crackled and popped at the Cereal City Classic, held at the Kellogg Arena in Battle Creek, MI.  Their "ggggrrrreeeaaaatttt" performances earned them many individual and team honors as they battled against numerous teams from across our state and region.
     The Level 8's entertained their thoughts of breakfast early on Friday morning as they survived a 4th place (out of 11 teams) finish.
     The Level 5's finished out the day with a surprisingly nutritious 3rd place (out of 30 teams) finish!  Who knew dessert could be so good for you?!  While being led by Katie Kennedy's all-around performance (36.750), they performed confidently and admirably.
     The Level 9's may have skipped breakfast in order to perform in Saturday's lunch-session.  The middle of the day featured some very fine athletic performances including Amanda Stepp's all-around routines (sans beam).  A simple execution error on beam led to the fall which resulted in the loss of the 2nd place All-Around, dropping her into 5th.
     The Level 6's entered the arena to the rooster-tune on Sunday.  Cock-a-doodle-DO!  The breakfast of champions was not to be consumed this year by the Lady Flames as they squeaked out a 7th place (out of 17 teams) finish.  However, Jessica Leverenz did receive a personal invitation to the meal as she unexpectedly discovered the prize hidden in the cereal box - the highest score on the balance beam for any Level 6 competitor (9.575).
     The Level 4's finished off the Lady Flames' participation in the Cereal City Classic with an explosive 2nd place team performance.  The Lady Flames' were simply too hot for any hurricane to extinguish as they contested for the unofficial title of Port Huron's Best Level 4 Team by beating cross-town rivals 112.975 (2nd) .vs 102.150 (19th).
     The Fire Squad boys continued to show improvement as they participated in their second competition of the season.  Keep it up!

Go Flames!

Scores

Chicago Style - Chicago, IL
2-11-07:  "The Largest Women's Gymnastics Invitational Meet in the World," was held at the historic Navy Pier in Chicago, IL, this past weekend.  Roughly 3500 female gymnasts from Levels 4 thru Elite participated in the 3-day event.  Five gyms - each with 2 sets of equipment ran the entire length of the complex.  The Lady Flames took part in the festivities from early Friday morning until Saturday evening.
     The Level 8's started things off and managed a 6th place (out of 23 teams) finish, led by Courtney Paeth's all-around Gold Medal performance (36.625).  Other notables were Hamilton (FX-1st), Phillips (FX-1st), and Wypasek (Vault-1st).
     The Level 6's kept the fire burning by turning in a 4th place (out of 30 teams) finish.  The sixers were led by Holly Manter's Silver Medal all-around performance (37.025) and followed closely by teammates Leverenz (36.675 - 4th) and Goggin (36.600 - 2nd).  Breanna Goggin won the Gold on the balance beam with a 9.225.
     The Level 9's participated in the final session of the day.  Beginning on the balance beam was the preferred starting point for the nines, and they made the most of it.  Both Leadbetter and Stepp, respectively, ignited for individual Gold Medals on the starting apparatus.  Stepp also went on to claim the Gold Medal on the Floor Exercise and the Silver Medal on Vault, helping to shore-up a disappointing bars performance for a 2nd Place all-around finish.  Leadbetter's balance beam performance ranked 2nd overall, out of 173 Level 9 competitors, for the Friday competition.
     The Level 5's were the final spark for the Lady Flames' Chicago hopes.  The middle session was their draw, with the Floor Exercise their starting point.  They finished 2nd place (out of 21 teams).  Katie Kennedy fired-up a career all-around performance (36.900) placing 4th.
     It needs to be mentioned that many Michigan teams competed in the Chicago Style competition.  Our state was represented very well in the final standings.  This attests to the fact that the level of competition within our home state is extraordinary.  Our hats are off to each individual gymnast, coach, parent, owner & judge who takes part in making Michigan a great gymnastics state!

Go Flames!  Go Michigan! Go Region 5!

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All American Invitational - Howell, MI
2-03-07:  The Lady Flames Optional teams participated in the All American Invitational hosted by Hartland Gymnastics.  Jessica Leadbetter and Amanda Stepp (L9's), sparked by a couple solid performances, brought home individual accolades on bars, beam & floor.  The Level 8 team, lead by Delina Phillips (37.00) took 2nd place behind last year's 2nd place L8 State Champs, Olympia Gymnastics Academy. 

Go Flames!

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