Nothing Compares: TGA tumbles in the Iowa State Fair Parade

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.

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TGA to participate in Lincoln High School Homecoming Parade

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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.

Register for fall classes online

We’re excited to announce that you can now register for classes online! Fall classes begin on Monday, August 30, 2010. 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.

TGA is sports & activity friendly – we offer a variety of class days/times to fit your busy schedules.