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FANWOOD-SCOTCH PLAINS YMCA GYMNASTS COMPETED AT 2013 YMCA NATIONAL GYMNASTIC CHAMPIONSHIP MEET IN SAVANNAH, GEORGIA
The 2013 YMCA National Gymnastic Championship meet was hosted in Savannah, Georgia from June 26th through June 29th. The meet was declared an official “Olympic Day” event by the US Olympic Committee. Seven gymnasts from the Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA (FSPY) competed at the meet and were excited to be a part of the festivities.
Competing in the Championship Division was FSPY graduating senior Zoe-Nicole Stein (Scotch Plains-Fanwood). Kacie Bumiller and Abbie Fontana anchored the team in the Championship Division. The gymnasts put in strong performances and after the two days of competition, the team placed 9th in the Nation!
In the Developmental Division, the FSPY gymnasts brought home individual session awards. Lauren Lockfeld placed 5th on Vault and 9th on Uneven Bars. Paige VanBuskirk captured 9th place on Vault. Heather Mullen and Marissa DiBella also competed for the FSPY team. Congratulations to all the gymnasts.
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The Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA offers Gymnastics for all ages. There are a few weeks remaining for summer camp and spaces are still available. Registration for Fall gymnastics begins in August. Be sure to register early to save your space in your favorite gymnastics class at the Y for this Fall! For more information about gymnastics at all levels at the Y, please call Barbara at (908) 889-8880.
The Y is the nation’s leading nonprofit committed to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Visit www.fanwoodscotchplainsymca.org to learn more about Fanwood-Scotch Plains YMCA programs. Financial assistance is available for those who qualify.
