Following the results of the 2019 Senior State Championships held in April, 14 Delta gymnasts were selected to represent QLD at the 2019 Australian Gymnastics Championships in Melbourne later this month. Congratulations to our 2019 State Team Members: Senior International - Georgia Godwin Junior International - Isabella McDonnell-Baum Level 10: Jaymee Dillon, Jessica Cleverly, Tegan Clough & Lucy White Level 9 Open: Ava Kinnane, Sophie Graham Level 9 Under: Niamh McCarthy & Grace Webb Level 8: Ruby Ingle, Chloe Marginov, Maya Sudrikku & Isabella Wilson Selection on the QLD Team is a huge honour and to celebrate this incredible achievement watch this space over the next two weeks as we introduce to you our Delta athletes who have been selected to represent QLD in 2019! Special shout out to the athletes from our sister clubs Barron Valley Gymnastics Club and Southport Gymnastics Club who have also been selected to represent QLD in Melbounre.

GO TEAM QLD!

Our first QLD Representative to introduce is... Gymnast Name: Maya Date of Birth: 1/07/2004 Current Level: 8 How many hours do you train? 20 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: I don't have one Who is your hero & why?: Katelyn Ohashi because she kept doing what she loved and overcame injuries and negative comments from others who didn't believe in her. Favourite Movie? Now You See Me Favourite Food? Sushi What do you want to be when you finish school?: Scientist or an Engineer Hobbies outside of gymnastics?: Cooking Which Disney character best describes you and why?: Ariel because I am curious and bold Favourite Apparatus?: Bars Favourite Skill?: Giants What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve?: Tsuk lay out Best gymnastics achievement so far?: Level 7 National All-Around Champion Favourite gymnastics memory?: National Clubs, competing in Bendigo Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes?: Do not compare yourself to other teammates, everyone learns at their own pace. Our second QLD Representative to introduce to you is... Gymnast Name: Isabella Wilson Date of Birth: 31/05/2005 Current Level: 8 How many hours do you train? 20 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: Bels Who is your hero & why? Simone Biles, because she has achieved so many great things throughout her gymnastics career and she always has a smile on her face. Favourite Movie? The Parent Trap Favourite Food? Watermelon What do you want to be when you finish school? A Physiotherapist Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Hanging out with friends Which Disney character best describes you and why? Elsa because she is caring but fierce Favourite Apparatus? Bars Favourite Skill? Giants What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Catching my Jaeger on bars Best gymnastics achievement so far? Coming 2nd in Level 7 at the Nationals in 2018 Favourite gymnastics memory? Meeting new friends from different Clubs Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Always give things a go and have a positive attitude! Train Hard! Meet our next QLD Representative... Gymnast Name:  Niamh McCarthy Date of Birth: 11/05/2007 Current Level: 9 How many hours do you train? 25 Birthplace: Edinburgh, Scotland Nickname: Niamhie Who is your hero & why? My parents because they helped me through everything and they always look out for me. Favourite Movie? Isn’t it romantic Favourite Food? Chicken wrap What do you want to be when you finish school? Athlete Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Watching movies, hanging out with friends, reading and athletics. Which Disney character best describes you and why? Belle. I’m quiet when I want to be quiet but chatty when I want to be chatty. I don’t always want to be the centre of attention. Favourite Apparatus? Floor Favourite Skill? Any new beam skills. Just now it’s front Ariel What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Flick layout on high beam Best gymnastics achievement so far? Getting into the QLD state team Favourite gymnastics memory? State Champion Level 7 Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? The hard work pays off. Don’t give up! Today we are getting to know Tegan... Gymnast Name: Tegan Date of Birth: 05/06/2001 Current Level: 10 How many hours do you train? 22 Birthplace: Saudi Arabia Nickname: Tegs Favourite Movie? 10 Things I Hate About You Favourite Food? Pie What do you want to be when you finish school? Physiotherapist Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Avid Netflix watcher Which Disney character best describes you and why? Brave because she’s a ranga Favourite Apparatus? Floor Favourite Skill? Whips on Floor Best gymnastics achievement so far? Making Border Challenge 3 times & Level 10 Individual at Nationals Favourite gymnastics memory? The America Tour in 2017 Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? You are never going to know how ‘scary’ a skill is until you try it, so count to 3 and yolo it! Today we are getting to know Jess! Gymnast Name: Jessica Cleverly Date of Birth: 10/03/2006 Current Level: 10 How many hours do you train? 25 Birthplace: Gold Coast Nickname: Jess Who is your hero & why? My parents because every day they drive me to Brisbane from the Gold Coast so I can train at a really good venue with really good coaches. Favourite Movie? Pitch Perfect Favourite Food? Sweet potato chips What do you want to be when you finish school? Physiotherapist Hobbies outside of gymnastics? I can play the piano Which Disney character best describes you and why? I think Moana best describes me as she is determined and I am as well. Favourite Apparatus? Vault Favourite Skill? Double back on Bars What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Double back on Floor Best gymnastics achievement so far? Making Team Future Advanced Squad Favourite gymnastics memory? When I won gold with the level 8 Queensland team. Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Never give up, even when things don’t go your way. Just keep trying and you will get there. Our next QLD Representative to introduce is... Gymnast Name: Chloe Marginov Date of Birth: 02/04/2003 Current Level: 8 How many hours do you train? 20 Birthplace: Cairns Nickname: Chlo-Mo Who is your hero & why? *I am my own hero* Favourite Movie? Tangled Favourite Food? Pastries What do you want to be when you finish school? I want to join the Defence Force Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Procrastinating Which Disney character best describes you and why? Repunzal because I have long blonde hair Favourite Apparatus? Bars Favourite Skill? Flyaway What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Flic layout on Beam Best gymnastics achievement so far? Making the State Team Favourite gymnastics memory? Club tours Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Baby steps are progress too Check out some fun facts about Lucy below!  Gymnast Name: Lucy White Date of Birth: 15^th September 2005 Current Level: 10 How many hours do you train? 30 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: Luc Who is your hero & why? My mum because she loves and supports me no matter what Favourite Movie? Lord of the Rings Favourite Food? Hmmmm I love all food... but my favorites are dumplings, Moreton Bay bugs, Pecking Duck and slurpees What do you want to be when you finish school? A doctor - either a radiologist or heart surgeon Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Eating, playing with my dog and catching up with school friends Which Disney character best describes you and why? Dory- what’s the question again? Favourite Apparatus? Floor Favourite Skill? Triple twist What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Jaeger on bars and onodi on beam Best gymnastics achievement so far? Going to Nationals in 2017 Favourite gymnastics memory? Spirit camp with the Delta team Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Always give everything a go! Meet Ruby! Gymnast Name: Ruby Ingle Date of Birth: 9^th November 2004 Current Level: 8 How many hours do you train? 20 Birthplace: Australia Nickname: Rubz Who is your hero & why? My hero is Gabby Douglas because even though she faced many challenges along the way, she pushed through and Went to the Olympics in 2012 and 2016. Favourite Movie? Five Feet Apart Favourite Food? Nachos What do you want to be when you finish school? Paramedic Hobbies outside of gymnastics? I like Photography Which Disney character best describes you and why? Moana because she loves to try new things, she likes meeting new people and she loves the beach, like me! Favourite Apparatus? Floor Favourite Skill? Giants on Bars What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Tsuk Layout on Vault Best gymnastics achievement so far? Making the State Team last year and contributing to QLD placing 1st overall and myself placing 2nd. Favourite gymnastics memory? My favourite gymnastics memory is the 2017 Cairns tour, it was so enjoyable and exciting and I made life long friends. I will never forget the memories made while doing fun activities with friends. Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? The best advice that I can give younger athletes is to trust and respect your coach because they know whats best for you and your gymnastics. Also be kind to everyone you train with and encourage them when they need it, because they will do the same for you. Today we are getting to know more about Ava!  Gymnast Name: Ava Kinnane Date of Birth: 25/03/2004 Current Level: 9 How many hours do you train? 22 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: Av Who is your hero & why? My parents. Always do the best for me and will always help me Favourite Movie? The Notebook Favourite Food? Gyozas What do you want to be when you finish school? Not sure yet at this stage. Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Pro YouTube watcher Which Disney character best describes you and why? Goofy, I am very clumsy Favourite Apparatus? Vault Favourite Skill? Carthweel What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? A shoot half on Bars Best gymnastics achievement so far? Nationals 2018 All-Around and Vault Favourite gymnastics memory? The America Tour Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Always try your hardest in training and don’t give up Get to know Isabella! Gymnast Name: Isabella McDonnell-Baum Date of Birth: 21-May-15 Current Level: Junior How many hours do you train? 30 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: Bella Who is your hero & why? Georgia Godwin – has always been supportive of me Favourite Movie? Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Favourite Food? Avocado on a bagel What do you want to be when you finish school? Archaeologist Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Art and Cooking Which Disney character best describes you and why? Tigger -because I am always bouncing around Favourite Apparatus? Vault Favourite Skill? Double Arabian on Floor What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Inside Stalder on Bars Best gymnastics achievement so far? Moving from Level 6 to Junior in 2 years Favourite gymnastics memory? Attending IGC Camp in the USA Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Trust your coach’s advice Meet our next QLD Representative, Grace!  Gymnast Name: Grace Webb Date of Birth: 2/07/2007 Current Level: 9 How many hours do you train? 28 Birthplace: Brisbane Nickname: Gracie Who is your hero & why? Georgia Godwin because when we are training together, Georgia is always providing me with positive feedback on how I can improve my performance. Favourite Movie? The Gabby Douglas story Favourite Food? Sushi What do you want to be when you finish school? Physiotherapist, HPE teacher Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Doing gymnastics at home with my sister Which Disney character best describes you and why?  Aladdin - level headed, happy to take on challenges and lots of heart. Favourite Apparatus? Beam Favourite Skill? Flic Layout What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Double back on floor Best gymnastics achievement so far? Qualifying for Nationals - Level 9 Favourite gymnastics memory? ‘The Web’ blooper on bars during training Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Always set goals, believe in yourself that you can achieve those goals and you will get there We are getting close to our final QLD Representative but for tonight we meet Sophie!  Gymnast Name: Sophie Date of Birth: 24.06.04 Current Level: 9 How many hours do you train? 22 Birthplace: Cairns Nickname: Soph Who is your hero & why? Nile Wilson because he is very successful and persistent, he also loves what he does Favourite Movie? Mamma mia Favourite Food? Chocolate What do you want to be when you finish school? Successful Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Sleeping and eating Which Disney character best describes you and why? Moana because she loves the beach Favourite Apparatus? Beam Favourite Skill? Giants What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Double wolf turn on Beam Best gymnastics achievement so far? State Team selection Favourite gymnastics memory? Spirit Camp Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Don’t overthink everything, just do it!! Our next QLD Representative is.... Gymnast Name: Jaymee Dillon Date of Birth: 12/06/03 Current Level: 10 How many hours do you train? 22 Birthplace: Redcliffe Nickname: Jay Who is your hero & why? My mum is my hero because through thick and thin, she has always been there to support me inside and outside the gym. Favourite Movie? Shark Tale Favourite Food? Chicken Parmigiana What do you want to be when you finish school? Successful Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Dedicated lounge warmer Which Disney character best describes you and why? Moana, because against all odds she is determine to reach her goal Favourite Apparatus? Bars Favourite Skill? Shaposhnikova What is your next skill goal you'd like to achieve? Tkatchev Best gymnastics achievement so far? Level 9 National Bars Champion Favourite gymnastics memory? Achieving a Kip on Bars Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Always have fun Our final QLD Representative to introduce to you is....Georgia Godwin!  Gymnast Name: Georgia Godwin Date of Birth: 28/10/1997 Current Level: Senior International How many hours do you train? 28 Birthplace: Gold Coast Nickname: George Who is your hero & why? My parents. I look up to Mum and Dad everyday and without their sacrifices and support I wouldn’t be doing what I love today Favourite Movie? White Chicks! Favourite Food? Cheese and Spag Bol What do you want to be when you finish school? I finished school 4 years ago and still don’t know what I want to do. My main focus is gymnastics at the moment but after that Hobbies outside of gymnastics? Hanging out with friends, napping and shopping Which Disney character best describes you and why? Stitch from Lilo and Stitch Favourite Apparatus? Floor Favourite Skill? Round Off Flic Double Layout Best gymnastics achievement so far? Comm Games Medalist Favourite gymnastics memory? My whole Comm Games experience! Best piece of advice you'd give to younger athletes? Just keep going. Life isn’t always perfect, it has its ups and downs. But if you believe in yourself, you’re half way there. The other half is hard work, sacrifices and blocking out the haters That's a wrap on getting to know the 14 Delta Aspire athletes who are representing QLD this week at the 2019 Australian Gymnastics Championships! Don't forget to follow along on Facebook to find out what they all get up to in Melbourne and wish them all GOODLUCK!!