What a week it was on the Gold Coast! Every Sydney Hills Gymnastics Acro team truly outdid themselves at this year’s National Clubs Carnival, delivering some of the best routines we’ve ever seen. From confident performances to big smiles on the competition floor, our athletes showed just how proud they were of their efforts, and the results proved it.
Sydney Hills Gymnastics finished 2nd Overall Junior Club, moving up from last year’s 3rd place. This is an incredible achievement for our team.
“It was a team effort and such a great way to finish the season,” said Coach Jillian. “The athletes came together for their final competition and ended the year on a real high.”
A Year of Growth, Resilience, and Teamwork
“This year has been full of changes, challenges and amazing growth for our Intermediate Acro levels,” shared Coach Patricia. “From injuries to new partnerships and balancing school commitments, these athletes have shown what true dedication looks like. Watching their teamwork and perseverance has been inspiring.”
Ava & Maeghan – A Powerful New Partnership
Level International 13-19 Women’s Pair – 1st Overall.
It was their first competition together, but you’d never know it! Ava and Maeghan stayed focused, motivated and connected every step of the way. Their positive affirmations before each routine helped them hit every skill, both in warm-up and on the floor.
“At training, nerves sometimes got to them,” their Coach Jillian said, “but on the day, they turned that energy into strength! It was amazing to watch.”
Sophia & Jazmin – National Champions!
Level 4 Junior Women’s Pair – 2nd Balance, 1st Dynamic and 1st Overall
This hard-working pair has been consistent and focused all year, pushing themselves to achieve more — and it paid off with a National Champion title!
“I’m proud that we came up from Level 2 and still achieved high results,” said Sophia. “I was proud of our birdie skills up high — I suddenly felt really comfortable with them,” Jazmin added, “And our backward straight jump was so high!”
Shaalya & Selene – From Uncertainty to Success
Level 4 Senior Women’s Pair – 6th Balance, 2nd Dynamic and 3rd Overall.
Talk about determination! After being paired together mid-season due to injuries, these two reworked routines, changed skills and gave it everything they had. Their commitment paid off in beautifully performed routines that had everyone cheering.
“My favourite part was celebrating with all our friends at the dinner!” said Selene.
Yanni & Zoe – Playful Spirits, Powerful Performance
Level 4 Senior Women’s Pair – 5th Balance, 6th Dynamic and 4th Overall.
Known for their laughs in training, Yanni and Zoe brought both fun and focus to Nationals. Once they stepped onto the competition floor, they meant business! Their hard work shone through impressive skill improvements, especially in their dance performance.
“We were proud of keeping our dynamic score high even after a small error,” they shared. “The best part was competing against teams from all over Australia and spending time on the Gold Coast with our friends!”
Maia & Saissha – Confidence that Shines
Level 4 Senior Women’s Pair – 1st Balance and 6th Overall.
It’s been incredibly rewarding to watch this pair’s progress throughout the year. Both have improved tremendously, and Maia, in particular, has impressed us with her remarkable growth, strength and confidence.
“I loved competing on the Gold Coast — I got to see my friends and have so much fun,” Maia said. “The funniest part was when I went to the pool, I found out Lily was staying at the same hotel!”
Anya & Sophia – Resilience Redefined
Level 5 Women’s Pair – 2nd Balance, 5th Dynamic, 5th Overall and Judges Award.
When an injury hit just before competition, this pair had to change a skill minutes before stepping onto the floor, but they didn’t back down. Their courage and teamwork were remarkable, impressing everyone, including the judges! They were presented with a recognition award for their outstanding performance and resilience after the unfortunate fall during warm-up.
Elah, Madeleine & Lily – Pure Joy and First Place Finish
Level 4 Junior Women’s Trio – 1st Balance, 4th Dynamic and 1st Overall.
Their priceless reaction when they realised they’d won said it all! Coaches Patricia and Heather kept their placings a surprise until the end, making the announcement moment even sweeter.
“We focused on ourselves instead of other competitors,” the trio said. “We’re most proud of coming first and trying our best.”
Anya, Sharleez & Amairaa – Trust, Teamwork and Triumph
Level 4 Junior Women’s Trio – 4th Balance, 2nd Dynamic and 3rd Overall.
Dynamic skills were their biggest challenge, especially those tricky backward moves! But through trust, practice and teamwork, they overcame their fears beautifully. Their progress from the State Championships to this competition was remarkable, and their final results were truly well-deserved.
“Our dynamic routine felt amazing! The back upper was our best – the straight jump was really good and we threw Anya really well,” said the trio. “We were so proud of our routines and loved celebrating at the beach with frozen yoghurt afterwards!”
Freya, May & Millie – From Shy to Shining
Level 4 Senior Women’s Trio – 5th Balance, 5th Dynamic and 5th Overall.
This group began the year quietly, but by the National Clubs Carnival, their routines were bursting with expression and confidence. Their improvement in skills and performance was remarkable, and we are so proud of how far they have come!
“We kept telling each other ‘good job, well done, and don’t give up!’”.
Finishing on a High
“It was so heartwarming to see everyone relaxing together at dinner after the competition,” Coach Patricia said. “They were laughing, chatting and celebrating. That friendship and bond are what truly make this team special.”
To top it all off, the Sydney Hills team brought home a trophy for the club! A perfect ending to an incredible season for our Intermediate Squads.
Coach Patricia finished with “Here’s to another amazing year of growth, teamwork and unforgettable memories!”
A very heartfelt thanks to our amazing coaches!
Every great result our club achieves is made possible by the incredible coaching team that helps our gymnasts reach their goals. We are so lucky at Sydney Hills Gymnastics to have coaches who work tirelessly behind the scenes, creating training plans, choreographing routines, providing thoughtful corrections and lifting confidence every step of the way.
We are so grateful for all you do, Jillian, Patricia, Heather, Varnie, Celeste and Miss Helen!