Azarian Gymnastics News

Azarian U.S. Gymnastics Training Center in Aliso Viejo had their JO Nationals competition in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on May 9-12. All the boys’ level 9-10, did a great job. The JO National Championships consist of gymnasts from 8 different regions across the United States:. It’s a very large meet and a huge honor to qualify for this meet.

The boys Level 9 and 10 that qualify from Nationals will have the opportunity to compete in Colorado Springs, Colorado for the National Qualifiers in June.

For the boys Level 9, Kevin Wolting got a 9.550 on Floor, with an amazing routine and placed 8^th place on this event out of more than 300 gymnasts in his Level. Great Job Kevin!

For the boys Level 10 ages 16-18 the scores were: Jimmy Kerry got an 8.500 on Floor and an 8.550 on Vault and placed 66^th place All-Around out of 242 competitors in the Nation. For Erik Lundgren, this was his last National competition because he is a senior and will be graduating this year. He had a great meet getting a 8.550 on P. Bars and placing 55^th place All-Around. Sean Reilly, who got injured during warm-up, fought through and did 3 events and still finishing strong. Congratulations boys!

For our boys Level 10 ages 14-15, the scores were: Andrew Duron, who had a solid meet earning an 8.300 on Floor. Steve Lacombe, got a 8.400 on floor and an 8.950 on Vault and had a very strong meet. Donothan Bailey, our last year Pommel Horse National Champion, had a great meet also. He placed 13^th All Around out of more than 225 competitors. He also qualified for Event Finals on Pommel Horse having one of the top 6 scores in his level and won that title again with a score of 9.175. He is now a two-time National Pommel Horse Champion.

Great job guys! We are very proud of you.