Techniques Level 5 Team Remain Undefeated

With thirty-seven separate events, the Arnold Sports Festival, held by Arnold Schwarzenegger, is a monumental occasion. In fact, it’s the largest fitness/body building expo in the world.

30 gymnasts from Virginia Techniques Gymnastics in Christiansburg registered to compete in the gymnastics portion of the Columbus, Ohio event. 2100 gymnasts and 101 teams were present at the 2008 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge, hosted by Cyclone Gymnastics in Blacklick, Ohio. 

The level 5 team, who has had a great year, had a very strong showing at the March 1^st-2^nd event.

One of the most exciting victories for the gym was the level 5 team’s fourth straight team triumph. The level 5 team placed first in the team competition for their level.

Four out of the five meets they’ve been to this year have had team competitions, and the team has placed first in all of them, making them undefeated thus far in their season.

The level 5 team pursued excellence individually as all-around gymnasts.

Shelby Roberts, with a 35.65, placed second all-around in the 9 and under category. Fellow level 5, Kate Shaffer, placed third all-around with a 35.025 in the 9 and under category. Cassidy Sheppard placed second all-around with a 35.60 in the age 10 group.

Many girls found their chance to shine in the individual events.

Jenny Shaffer won Vault with an 8.85. Brittany Warf gold medaled on floor with a 9.375. Sarah Wilson tied for first on bars with a 9.1. Lastly, Shelby Roberts won beam with 9.175 and tied for first on floor with a 9.25.

Located in Christiansburg, Virginia Techniques offers recreational and competitive gymnastics and cheerleading to area youth.  Nearly 50 gymnasts currently participate on the Virginia Techniques competitive team.  For more information, call 381-5151 or visit www.vatechniques.com.