17 gymnasts to watch at NSW Acrobatic, Artistic, Trampoline Gymnastics titles, schedule
There are rising stars and big names. Meet 17 gymnasts to watch at the NSW Acrobatic, Artistic and Trampoline Gymnastics championships and when they compete.
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The best and brightest gymnasts from across NSW will be back in action from Friday at the three day state championship for acrobatic, men’s and women’s artistic and trampoline event.
The event boasts both rising stars, established names, Olympians and even a world championship medallist.
There is more than pride and medals on the nine at the annual event which is also the last chance for athletes to impress for Australian championship selection.
The March 24-26 championship will be held at the Sydney Gymnastic and Aquatic Centre, West HQ in Rooty Hill.
We take a look at some of the athletes expected to turn heads at the event and when they are competing.
SESSION TWO: Friday 5.15pm
Ethan McGuinness, 21, Tumbling, Kachan School of Tumbling & Performance
The reigning Tumbling world champion is performing on the home stage after breaking the world record for the most difficult routine ever performed in competition.
Koralee Catlett, 17, Tumbling, Kachan School of Tumbling & Performance
At her debut world championship appearance in 2022 Catlett showed she is a star on the rise with a silver medal in tumbling.
The talented teen is also NSW’s reigning Senior International Tumbling state champion.
Breanah Cauchi, 17, Tumbling, Kachan School of Tumbling & Performance
Another rising star who has already impressed on eh world stage.
She snared two medals at international events in 2022 and is the reigning Australian champion.
She is set to battle teammate Catlett for the NSW gold, making their tumbling final a must watch.
SESSION THREE: Saturday 8.30am
Xyza Dino, 11, and Emily Greene, 15, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Sydney Gymnastics Centre
This dynamic duo have competed alongside each other for years, working their way through the levels system to now compete in the Junior International division.
The reigning Level 8 Australian champions are expected to be a dominant force after securing top position at this year’s State Trials.
SESSION FOUR - Saturday 3.30pm
Jessica Pickering, 21, Trampoline Gymnastics, Eastlake Trampoline Sports
Tokyo Olympian Jessica Pickering is one of the biggest names at the events.
A graphic design student, the national squad member recently won the Senior International Trampoline division at the state trial.
Shaun Swadling. 30, Trampoline Gymnastics, Eastlake Trampoline Sports
This is quite incredible. This year mark’s Swadling’s 21st year on the NSW State Team.
A primary school teacher, he took a break from gymnastics to perform as a circus acrobat.
On his return he won the 2022 Australian Trampoline crown and finish fifth at the 2022 world championships.
Cheyanna Robinson, 23, Double Mini Trampoline, Kachan School of Tumbling & Performance
2022 was a huge year for the Double Mini Trampoline gymnast. Robinson broke a 20-year drought to bring home gold in the team event at world championships and then an individual bronze in the same event.
Chloe Hogan, 16, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Manly Warringah Gymnastic Club
Has strong sporting pedigree as the daughter of a Commonwealth Games champion and a high performance fiver.
Hogan took out the top all around position in 2022 at state championships in her debut year as a senior international athlete and is ready to bring home back-to-back gold.
Lucy Stewart, 17, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Manly Warringah Gymnastic Club
In her first year of international competition, this talented teenager was part of the gold medal winning Australian team at the 2022 Continental championships.
With showstopping floor work she is one of the favourites for gold at this event.
Eva Fountis, 16, Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, Castle Hill Gymnastics
After some great performances in 2022 Fountis was crowned the Gymnastics NSW Junior International Athlete of the Year.
Now promoted into the senior international division, she finished third all around in State Trial 2 and first in the vault.
Indianna Surian, 13, Mikayla Gumm, 19, and Sophie Edwards, 23, Acrobatic Gymnastics, Oak Flats Albion Park Gymnastics & Acrobatics
Although this Senior Women’s Group have come together for the first time, they have come into the competition as top contenders after being part of the Acromazing group.
This group won Australia’s Got Talent with their spectacular performance last year.
The team are expected to perform some incredible skills that are sure to wow the audience.
Jose Caballero, 19, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Sydney Olympic Park
Jose made his senior international debut in 2022.
He has already established himself as one to watch on his speciality event, the Pommel Horse. Caballero finished first at state trials and will use his stamina and drive to be a major player in the apparatus.
Logan Owen, 17, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Sydney Gymnastics Centre
Owen is a highly accomplished junior athlete who was selected for the 2023 Junior World championship.
He has, however, made the decision to turn down the spot to compete as a senior international gymnast and will be making his debut in this class at the NSW titles.
Jack Hall, 21, Men’s Artistic Gymnastics, Sydney Olympic Park
Hall, a national squad member, was part of the gold medal winning team at Australian Championships in 2022.
Ahead of the state championships, he has finished top three in all around in a highly competitive field.
At states he has his sights set on all around gold in the senior international division.
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