ACRO Gymnastics SJA Student Competes at the ACRO Gymnastics Competition

in Valencia , Spain

Judy G. (Grade 3) competed at the international ACRO gymnastics competition in Valencia, Spain. She is the youngest member of Oakville Gymnastics Club (at 8 years of age). Judy started competitive ACRO back in 2019 but was only eligible to compete last year when she was turning 8 years old. Judy’s parents have noted that throughout the 3 years that Judy has been a student, SJA has been exceptional in providing the support Judy needs every time she needs to take some time off for a competition abroad. Her teachers have provided extra help after returning to help her catch up on work missed. At times, they provided work to finish while travelling. Most importantly, staff and teachers all work collectively to make sure Judy can leave a little early two days a week (and sometimes more) when she has had to make it to her practice sessions. The teachers continue to ensure she is ready for to be picked up and important lesson plans are taught earlier in the day. The Admin staff, Ms. Filion in particular, plays an integral role in making sure early pickup runs smoothly so Judy can make it to Oakville in time for her practice sessions.

ACRO Gymnastics (Valencia, Spain) writes, “the youngest contestant in the competition was the only one to place on the podium with her partner among fellow Canadians competing in her category! She placed 2nd overall with a qualifying performance first and then an even better one in the final round to come home with a silver medal!”