Avonde’s Ellie Webster makes lifelong calisthenics dream a reality

For someone so young, Ellie Webster has a huge spring in her step. And it’s already led to the nine-year-old calisthenics star living the dream as a state representative.

Calisthenics star Ellie Webster has come along in leaps and bounds. Picture: WinkiPoP Media

Keilor East calisthenics star Ellie Webster has been nominated as a Junior Sports Star for the Leader Local Sports Stars awards.

Age: 9

Sport: Calisthenics

Suburb: Keilor East

Club name: Avonde Calisthenics College

Coach/manager: Sammi Lukey

How old were you when you took up your sport?

I was four years old.

How did you get involved in this sport?

I started doing calisthenics when I was in kinder with one of my good friends because we liked to dance and perform.

What has been your biggest success?

My greatest achievement is being selected to represent Victoria in calisthenics as a nine-year-old and winning the national championships.

What do you love most about your sport?

I love my sport as it’s not just about competitions and performing, but the journey and making new friends.

Describe the toughest challenge you’ve faced in your sport:

Although it was a lifelong dream to represent the state, definitely the toughest challenge was remembering and practising all my routines for both the Victorian team and my Avonde team.

Ellie Webster.

What is your ultimate sporting goal?

I hope I am lucky enough to represent Victoria again at the state level when I am older.

‘I couldn’t have done all of this without support from …’

Definitely my Mum. She does everything for me from doing my hair, make-up and making my costumes. Most importantly driving me around to training and competitions.

My coaches, who have been amazing teaching me my performances and continuing to encourage me to be my best.

My calisthenics friends who continue to encourage me and challenge me. We have so much fun together at training and competitions.

Do you have anything else you’d like to add?

I’m very thankful for my calisthenics srate team experience, as it has not only improved and developed my calisthenics ability, but it has taught me to be more confident and resilient. Sometimes when you make mistakes in your routines you feel sad, but it’s about continuing to strive to do your best and accept that you can’t always win, but as long as you are having fun and trying your best.

Thanks to our partner Gold 104.3.

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