Matthew Walmsley and Armanie Boonsmer the two to watch at NT Champs
More than 200 gymnasts from across the Northern Territory went head-to-head at the 2024 championships. See the winners and pictures here.
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The Northern Territory gymnastics championships has been run and won for 2024.
More than 200 competitors from across the NT took part in the annual event over three days, across six disciplines in what was an action-packed affair.
Lyla Gray from Elemental shone in the rhythmic gymnastics while Ayda Brooks and Kirsty Foster were the top duo in the acrobatic team event.
Matthew Walmsley topped the men’s all-round event as the NT’s highest level gymnast Armanie Boonsmerook wowed the crowd with a Tsukahara vault in the women’s, taking out the top spot in the process.
Despite the great turnout, GNT chief executive Jayde Martin is still eager to boost the participation rate among the boys/men, but was thrilled with the meet nonetheless.
“It would be fantastic to see a few more boys out on the competition floor, especially with the recent success of the Australian athletes at the Olympics,” Martin said.
“We are so proud of all of our clubs and athletes who have been so dedicated. Watching all of the great performances this weekend, it is clear that the hard work is paying off.”
RESULTS
Session 1:
Rhythmic
Layla – silver, silver, bronze, silver
Acro 1 (group)
Kylah, Rachel, Lilly – gold, silver, gold
Valeria, Taharn, Milana – silver, bronze, silver
Acro 2 (pair)
Mikayla, Amiyah – silver, silver, silver
Acro 4 (pair)
Ayda, Kristy – silver, silver, silver
Session 2:
WAG 1
(1st) Elemental, (2nd) DGC Aqua, (3rd) DGC Blue
WAG 2
(1st) DGC Pink, (2nd) DGC Scarlet, (3rd) DGC Ruby
Session 3:
Team Gym (novice)
Active Feet Poppy – bronze
Active Feet Branch – silver
Active Feet Lightning – silver
Team Gym (intermediate)
Active Feet Black Thunder – gold
Session 4:
MAG 1
(1st) Finn Howe, (2nd) Edward Neck, (3rd) Jono Lonard
MAG 2
(1st) Alexander Campbell, (2nd) Jack McManus, (3rd) Isaac Phillips
Session 5:
WAG 3 (open)
(1st) Emma Pell, (2nd) Shanti Mialsygrosz, (3rd) Ashlyn Garner
WAG 3 (under)
(1st) Rylee Pugh, (2nd) Zoe Jones, (3rd) Harper Worland
WAG 3 (team)
(1st) TGA, (2nd) DGC, (3rd) TGA
Session 6:
WAG 4 (open)
(1st) Ciara Olivetti, (2nd) Rosie Phoo, (3rd) Penelope Stuckert
WAG 4 (under)
(1st) Mia Hatzivalsamis, (2nd) Akemi Williams-Allen, (3rd) Lily Goldstraw
WAG 4 (team)
(1st) DGC, (2nd) TGA, (3rd) EG
Session 7:
WAG 5
(1st) Kaylen Johnstone, (2nd) Ariana Tsirbas, (3rd) Jayda Toy
WAG 6
(1st) Emily Campbell, (2nd) Daisy McKay, (3rd) Kailee Truscott
Session 8:
WAG 7
(1st) Annabelle Mammino, (2nd) Sophie Proctor, (3rd) Stasha McKellar
WAG 8
(1st) Armanie Boonsmer
Session 9:
MAG 3
(1st) Hien Duc Ta, (2nd) Micah Hay, (3rd) Chase Johnstone
MAG 4
(1st) Rhy Miller, (2nd) Leonardo Gotthard Hanson, (3rd) Rhett McKellar
MAG 5
(1st) Matthew Walmsley
PICTURES
NT’s top talent to battle it out at Championships
The Territory’s top gymnasts are set to flip into the Top End as they battle it out at the 2024 Championships in Woolner.
More than 200 athletes from around the NT have entered the four-day meet that begins Friday 23, August.
In what will be a celebration of dedication, skill, and athletic prowess, those in attendance will compete in a range of disciplines.
“The 2024 NT Gymnastics Championships promises to be an unforgettable event that highlights the incredible talent and enthusiasm of our gymnastics community,” executive director of GNT Jayde Martin said.
“The disciplines include Women’s Artistic, Men’s Artistic, Acrobatic and Rhythmic, Tumbling, and TeamGym.”
Spectators and gymnastics enthusiasts are encouraged to attend the meet with two participants in particular expected to be the highlight of the champs.
“We invite everyone to join us in celebrating these remarkable athletes,” Martin said.
“We (will) have the NT’s highest level gymnasts competing in both men’s artistic and women’s artistic disciplines; we haven’t had both Gymsports compete together for a number of years.”
Matthew Walmsley and Armanie Boonsmer are the two gymnasts Martin is excited to see showcase their skills on the big stage.
A level 5 and a level 7, the duo are two are regarded as the most promising young talent in the NT.
“The session to watch is 4pm Sunday,” Martin explained.
“Both top level women’s and men’s artistic competing at the same time.
“Matthew for the boys in MAG level 5 (will be the one to watch) and the big contender who will be throwing some skills not often seen in the NT is Armanie Boonsmer.
“(A) WAG level 8, we expect she will be at nationals next year and is definitely the one to watch over the next couple of years leading up to Brisbane 2032.”
For those interested in learning more about the event’s schedule, click here.
Championship Info
WHERE: Northern Territory Gymnastics Centre, 20 Bishop Street, Woolner NT
FRIDAY, 23
1) 5.30pm – Acrobatics and Rhythmic
SATURDAY, 24
2) 1pm – Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 1-2
3) 2.30pm – Team Gym
4) 4.30pm – Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 1-2
SUNDAY, 25
5) 8.30am – Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 3
6) 10.30am – Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 4
7) 1pm- Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 5-6
8) 4pm – Women’s Artistic Gymnastics Premium Level 7-9
9) Men’s Artistic Gymnastics Level 3-5
SUNDAY, 1
10) 9.30am – Tumbling Level 1-6
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