Phoenix SA Gymnastics Club’s Ariah Lawrence, 6, from Lentegeur, and a Grade R pupil at Parkhurst Primary School, collected her first gold medal at the Cape District Trials. She competed in the Stage 1 age group 6 and under with the judges awarding her the highest score out of 11 gymnasts that competed in this age and stage category. Picture: Fuad Esack
Westridge-based Phoenix SA Gymnastics Club made its first appearance at a major local competition when the club’s youngsters took to the floor at the Cape Town District trials held in Eversdal, in Brackenfell, a fortnight ago, coming away with one gold, nine silver and two bronze medals.
They are now gearing up for the Western Cape championships, which will take place in Stellenbosch, in July.
Established in December, the club caters for little ones aged 2 to 5, who do recreational gymnastics, and those aged 6 and older who perform competitively.
Training session are held on Fridays from 2pm to 5pm and on Saturday’s from 10am to 1pm, at Parkhurst Primary School, in Park Avenue.
For more information call Natasha Fraser or Wendy Titus on 066 562 0211 or email phoenixcpt@gmail.com
Phoenix SA Gymnastic Club members jump for joy during a photoshoot at the weekend, following their first appearance at the Cape District Trials, in Brackenfell. Pictured from left, are, Miah Albertyn, Zaeemah Cornick, Lia Grownemeyer, Taim Titus (partially obscured), Peyton-Leigh Frazer, Mia Marshall, Gabriella Jansen (obscured), and Kylie Hendricks. Picture: Fuad EsackPhoenix SA Gymnastics Club members and coaches gather for a group photo to mark their first appearance at a major club competition. The newly-established club walked away with one gold medal, nine silver and two bronze medals, from the Cape District Trials in Brackenfell a fortnight ago. Picture: Fuad EsackPictured, from left, are Phoenix Gymnastics Club’s Taim Titus, Miah Albertyn, Zaeemah Cornick, Peyton-Leigh Frazer and Kylie Hendricks. Miah and Kylie joined gymnastics for the first time this year and competing in Stage 2 age group 12 and under where they won silver. Zaeema competed in Stage 1 age group 12 and under where she received bronze. Picture: Fuad EsackPhoenix SA Gymnastics Club’s Stage One competitor and gold medal winner Ariah Lawrence, centre, pictured here with clubmates, from left, Raylynn Jordan, Peyton-Leigh Rayners, Onwabile Mcosana, Gia Cornick, Stacey-Lee Keet, Sarah Pasqualli and Pearl Van Heerden. Picture: Fuad EsackPictured at the SA Games in Pretoria in 2023, where they finished in fourth place, are Phoenix SA’s Level 10 high performance gymnasts, from left, Mia Marshall, Jordan Jonas and Lia Groenemeyer.Phoenix SA newly-qualified coach Lia Groenemeyer supports Peyton-Leigh Frazer in executing the back swallow, an element often highlighted in acrobatic routines and one that requires excellent communication, trust and synchronisation between the base gymnast and the top/flyer. A flawless excecution can demonstrate a beautiful display of balance, strength and artistry. Picture: Fuad EsackPictured are, back row, from left, Miah Albertyn, Zaeemah Cornick, Taim Titus and Kylie Hendricks. In front are Lia Groenemeyer, Mia Marshall and Peyton-Leigh Frazer. Lia and Miah are Phoenix SA’s level 10 high performance gymnasts. However, this year they took a break from competing to focus on development in leadership and completed their first coaching course and are now two of the club’s youngest qualified coaches. Picture: Fuad Esack
