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HAPPY HOLIDAYS from TGA! We wish you a bright and cheery holiday season.
Please note, TGA will be closed on the following dates to recognize the holidays and spend time with our friends and families:
We hope you enjoy your time with your friends and families too! 
Congratulations to Becca, Amber and Katelynn who qualified and participated in the Iowa USAG State Meet.
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TGA gymnast, Katelynn at the Iowa USAG state meet
On Saturday, August 13, TGA gymnasts participated in a Workout for St. Jude “Fitness Challenge” Fundraiser in memory of Zowie Kile (January 8, 2004 – August 4, 2011).
The goal of the fundraiser was to raise money that will help St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital find new treatments for children with cancer and other catastrophic diseases. The gymnasts raised funds by asking for contributions for doing the most that they could do in sit-ups, push-ups, chin-ups, headstands and walking on their hands.
To date, we have raised $800. Anyone can contribute by sending a check to TGA or by donating to the event here.
Front Row left to right: Amber, Kaleigh, Tori, Adelyn, Teigan, Taitun, Avery
Back Row: Samantha, Rebecca, Savannah, Lizzie, Morgan, Noelle, Jordanne
Yesterday we continued our annual tradition of walking in the Iowa State Fair Parade in downtown Des Moines, along with an estimated 200 floats, animals, vehicles, novelty and performance groups. The parade kicked off at the State Capital Complex, and we tumbled our way west on Grand Avenue to 13th Street in the Western Gateway. We couldn’t have asked for more beautiful weather this year. Thanks to all of the gymnasts, parents, coaches and families that came out to support us. We had a blast! Check out some photos from the event below.
Thanks to everyone who came to TGA last weekend to participate in the AmeriKids Iowa 2011 State Meet! We had a lot of fun, and all of the girls did such a great job. A big thank you to all of the coaches, judges, parents, family and friends for your help in putting this meet on. We couldn’t have done it without you! You can view the full results from the meet here.
Below are some photos of the TGA girls from the event. If you have photos from the event, feel free to upload them to our Facebook Page. Enjoy!
Morgan, Lizzie in back, Savannah, Kayla, Noelle, Rebecca, Marissa and accept the Novice Optionals 2nd Place Team Trophy
Savannah, Lizzie, Noelle and Marissa
Novice Optional girls presented coaches with a gift to thank them for their hard work.
TGA gymnasts Marissa, Lizzie, Savannah and Noelle having fun!
Level 4’s: Rowan: First place All Around, in the middle Sam Johnson, 2nd place All Around to the left Jordanne
(Front Row) Bailey 4th pl AA, Age 9 and Amber. Amber is State Champ Level 4 Age 9
(Middle Row) Rowan – State Champ Level 4 Age 10, Grace – 3rd Pl AA Level 4 Age 9, Stephanie – State Champ Level 4 Age 12 (Back row) Sam Johnson Level 4 Age 12 2nd Place AA
Team Gymnastics Academy will be participating in the Lincoln Homecoming Parade. The Director of TGA Robin Brown and coach Hillary Brown are both Lincoln Alumni and several of the gymnasts from TGA attend Lincoln High School. We are very honored to participate in this parade.
The Lincoln High School Homecoming parade, held every four years, starts at 5:30 p.m. this Thursday, October 7. It will last about one hour. The All Southside Parade runs for a mile on Southwest 12th Street near the school. It starts at Watrous Avenue and ends at Bell Avenue.
Some of the groups that march each time are the football team, middle school and high school bands and area dance troupes. The homecoming royalty rides in convertibles, and politicians wave for votes. Al Graziano, Lincoln’s principal who retired after the last school year, will serve as the parade’s grand marshal. The powder puff football game follows the parade at Hutchens Stadium.
Lincoln’s homecoming game is against Ottumwa at 7:30 p.m. on Friday.
Congratulations to Addison and Rebecca for a successful meet at the Judges’ Cup on September 17 & 18 at Success Gymnastics. Below are their scores. Click here to view full results. Great job, ladies!
Addison Novice Level 4 Age 10 All Around 2nd Place
Vault 1st – 9.45 Uneven Bars 4th – 8.375 Beam 2nd – 8.30 and Floor tied for 2nd with an 8.65
Rebecca Novice Level 4 Age 11 All Around 3rd Place
Vault 2nd – 9.025 Uneven Bars 5th – 8.25 Beam 4th – 8.0 Floor 5 – 8.325
The Iowa State Fair is over and school is back in session… it must be fall! Fall classes at TGA start next Monday, August 30. We’re excited to announce that you can now register for classes online! To ensure that your gymnast gets the most out of his/her experience, classes sizes will be limited to 7 gymnasts per instructor, so reserve your spot today.
This week, the 2010 VISA Championships will take place in Hartford, CT. LIVE coverage begins at 6:30pm ET/5:30pm CT on Thursday, August 12 on Universal Sports TV & UniversalSports.com. Universal Sports will also present a pre- and post- match analysis show, Around the Gym, with NASTIA LIUKIN! Be sure to watch Day 2 of the Women’s Senior Artistic Competition on NBC on Saturday, August 14 at 8pm ET/7pm CT!
Event: 2010 VISA Championships and Around the Gym program
Date: Thursday, August 12-Friday, August 13
Time: LIVE coverage begins at 6:30pm ET/5:30pm CT
Location: Universal Sports TV & UniversalSports.com
