More than 100 gymnasts train at the YWCA Gymnastics Academy. Experienced coaches teach gymnastics at levels beginner to advanced. The program is led by head coach Jennie Graham, assistant coach Breonna Gentes and physical education director Debbie Fay.
The annual YWCA Spring Gymnastics Show will be held on Friday, June 26 in the gymnasium located at 514 Blackstone Street, Woonsocket. Tickets must be purchased in advance ($6 adults, $4 children 2-16 years old, and children under 2 free). For details, call 401-769-7450. Each class will perform a choreographed routine.
6-7:30pm performance:
Advanced Pee Wee Gymnastics; Intermediate Gymnastics; and Competitive Teams A, B, C, D.
7:30pm performance:
Tuesday Advanced Gymnastics; Pre-Team; and Competitive Teams Hot Shots, A, B, C, D.
photos by She Shines
Advanced Gymnastics, photos from top: Meghan Forest on balance beam; teacher Hailey Franklin spots Ashleigh Bak on uneven bars;Victoria Vadeboncoeur, left, and Nicole Rochefort, right; teacher Jen Rochefort with class.
Below, left: Teacher/gymnast Liane Barnett, Barnett won first place all around, level 5, for age group 15+ in the April 4 State meet at Rhode Island College. She competed in
vault, uneven bars, balance beam and floor exercises.
Below, right: Floor exercises.
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Group photo of Competitive Gymnastics gymnasts/instructors at right.
From left to right:
Christina DeFaria, Liane Barnett, Breonna Gentes, Dayna Mercadante,
Abigael Manzoni, Kathryn Rousseau and Debbie Fay.
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photos by She Shines
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