Monday, June 1, 2009

Nationals - Day 4 - Results

The 2009 Canadian National Championships concluded today in Hamilton. 5 Burlington B.G.'s athletes participated in the senior finals and helped bring this championships to an exciting close!

Senior Women Tumbling:
- Catherine McNutt competed a "full out straight" for the first time in competition and finished 5th!
- Emily Smith, Canada's most decorated tumbler in history earned silver with an amazing first pass and landing error on the 2nd.
- Jordan Sugrim nailed 2 solid passes that averaged at 9.0 and squeezed ahead of Emily for the title of National Champion, her first in tumbling competition

Senior Men Tumbling:
- Nick Kurtz put down 2 solid passes for 4th place
- Justin Wong placed 3rd due to a very strong 2nd pass!

Overall this championships was one of the most successful in B.G.'s history. Congratulations to all the athletes that qualified, the coaching staff is incredibly proud of your efforts.