Stars and Stripes Invitational Erie PA

 Rylie once again had a great meet. She took First All Around with First in Vault and Bars. Third in Beam and Floor. Competition was pretty tough up here and there were 15 girls in her age group. Overall, Rylie had a score of 36.425 , which is her best this season. Her team won second place overall. The girls really looked good. This meet included participants from Canada as well. Once thing about Erie, PA. SNOW! 5 - 8 feet drifts. It was fun to see so much snow. Not so much fun to drive through it.

Mountain Magic Wins Jingle Bell Rock Meet in Mt Pleasant PA

 Rylie did an amazing job. She won first all around for this event with two first places in bars and vault. We are so proud of her! The Mountain Magic Team won First Place in this event. Thanks to such an amazing coach, Gary. He really brings out the best in those girls. I plan to add a slideshow of her 08/09 Competition season. Videos were poor quality this meet due to the lighting and conditions in the gym. Once I finish editing, I'll try to see what looks good enough to post.

Rylie and Chelsie Memmel

 
Chelsie Memmel, 2008 Olympic Gymnast, was a guest at the Charleston WV Big Dog Meet in December. Rylie got a chance to meet her and have her picture taken. Rylie won All Around First Place in this meet and Chelsie signed her gold medal. It was an exciting meet for Rylie.

Aerial Port in the News!!!!!!!!

 

Rylie did awesome. She is in the 9A age division about midway in the article.

Big Dog Meet with Chelsie Memmel

Rylie is now level five and just finished her first meet of the season, the Big Dog Meet in Charleston WV. Chelsie Memmel was a guest and Rylie got to meet and chat with her. Rylie won First Place All Around and is shown here with a big smile and wearing her medals. She is really excited because Chelsie Memmel signed her Gold Medal. Her team , by the way, did an amazing job. Mountain Magic got second place in the team awards out of 18 teams competing.
Here are two videos of two of Rylie's events. Enjoy!

Mary Lou Retton Visits the Gym

 
 
 Rylie is always excited when Mary Lou Retton comes to visit. She is Rylie's idol and role model. I only had my phone camera when Mary Lou popped in so the pictures are not great. She is shown here talking with Gary her first coach. She noticed the tumble track and wondered with a smile where was that tumble track 30 years ago when she she was here. Rylie has been so happy training here at Aerial Port. She is always laughing and really looks forward to her practices. Gary is such a good coach. He is great with kids. On Thursdays the moms (and yes grandmom's) check out a Zumba class while the kids are hard at work in the gym. The last picture is of Rylie clowning around with onion rings after practice.

Rylie and Team getting ready for Competition Season!

 
 
The girls really have a great time together. They participated in WVU clinic in August. Rylie and her team practice 4 days a week now and never seem to get tired of it. They even stay after practice to get in a little tumble track fun. First meet will be in November. Stay tuned for all the fun!