By Jena Carr
It’s three cheers for Geelong Calisthenics College, with performers winning big at the state championships.
The college’s Masters (age 26 plus) took out Division Four, Intermediates (age 14 to 17) scored Division One, and the Sub-juniors (age 8 to 10) won the Nth West Premier division during the Calisthenics Victoria State Championships.
Principal coach Donna Argent said it was “amazing” watching the students perform and that much “hard work and time” went into their preparation.
“We start in February and the girls work weekly on their classes and lessons and have really risen to the challenge and it was absolutely amazing,” she said.
“I’m so proud of the dedication and training all participants have put in this year, for such amazing results. The master’s won all three of their competitions in 2023, so a fantastic season for them.”
Geelong Calisthenics College held its 68th annual concert at 1pm on Sunday, November 26, at the Geelong Arts Centre.
Ms Argent said she loved seeing the performers’ happiness when they “pulled together really well as a team” during the performance and competition.
“It’s just about getting up on stage and showing everybody how hard they’ve worked all year,” she said.
“There’s no competition element, it’s just a chance for them to perform for enjoyment in front of their families and friends.”
Ms Argent said the college’s Masters team had competed for the first time at the Pan Pacific Masters Games on the Gold Coast in 2022, winning two gold, three silver, and one bronze medals.
New Geelong Calisthenics College members are welcome for 2024, and more information and training times are available at geelongcalisthenics.com
