Level 9's Win The Nations Capital Cup Championships

 

     On Friday, March 3rd the Docksiders Level 9 Team broke their "2nd place only streak" and won the Capital Cup Championships held in Landover, Maryland at the PG Sports & Learning Center.  The team's total score was a 110.250.  World Class Gymnastics from Virginia came in 2nd place with a 110.025, and 3rd went to ENA (Eastern National Academy) from  New Jersey with a 109.875.

 

     Courtney Shelsby from Gambrills, Maryland won the All Around title in the 13-14 age group with a combined score of 36.90.  She took home 1st place for three other events as well.  Courtney won Vault with a score of 9.225, Uneven Bars with a 9.55, and Floor Exercise with a 9.275.  She was thrilled with her performance and is set to take on the best Level 9's in the state this weekend, March 12th, at the State Championships to be held in Waldorf, Maryland at Elite Gymnastics.  Betsy Zander from Millersville, Maryland took 3rd on Uneven Bars in the same age group as Courtney.  Their teammate Heather Atwood from Stevensonville, Maryland came in 2nd place  in the 9-12 year old age group on Uneven Bars with a 9.30.  Jenna White from Odenton, Maryland placed 2nd on Floor Exercise in the 15+ age group with her dazzling floor routine to "Sweet Home Alabama" which earned her a 9.225.  Completing the Level 9 team and helping the team secure their victory were Katie Carroll, Kayla Della, Alexis Gross, Sarah Meiklejohn, and Lilly Siems. 

 

     This week the Docksiders Level 9 and 10 teams will be preparing for their State Championships in Waldorf, Maryland.  The girls must qualify to States and are hoping to score a 34.00 All Around at the State Competition to earn a spot at the Regional Championships in April.  For more information regarding Docksiders programs and teams check out our website at www.docksidersgymnastics.com. 
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