Gymnasts vault to top of class

13-12-17 Werribee Gymnastics Club. Pic of Ruth (11) and Charli (11). Photo by Damjan Janevski.

Two gymnasts from the Werribee Gymnastics Club have been rewarded for their hard work and dedication, after taking part in a statewide competition.

Charli Sette and Ruth Ong, both 11 years old, train for nine hours a week.

Last year, the young gymnasts competed in the Women’s Junior Southern Cross Classic at Geelong Arena.

Ruth wowed the judges with her favourite apparatus, the vault.

She scored an impressive 9.7 out of 10 points for her performance in this section of competition, earning the title of level 5 (Under 12) Victorian Vault Champion.

Out of the 74 gymnasts who competed in the event, Ruth placed 20th overall and Charli placed 23rd.

Charli also came 13th in the floor division.

Werribee Gymnastics Club coach Ebony Biden and students Charli and Ruth with coach Kathryn Stewart. Photo: Damjan Janevski

Werribee Gymnastics Club manager Tenielle Love said that both Charli and Ruth worked extremely hard and had great attitudes towards their training.

“We are very proud of their progress so far and cannot wait to see what they continue to achieve this year in level 6,” she said.

The club’s competitive co-ordinator Ebony Biden said the club held classes suitable for both girls and boys, from children through to adults.

See werribeegymnastics@live.com.au or search Werribee Gymnastics Club on Facebook for details.