All the right moves

CASEY kids have contributed to recent calisthenics success on the national stage.
Abby Bray, Charlize Bast, Mackenzie Witchell, Katherina Bast and Mackenzie Moreland were on the Victorian State Team that took home five titles out of a possible nine at the National Calisthenics Championships held on the Gold Coast last month.
Their nine months of training paid off with victory in two of the three team competitions and three of the six solo competitions.
Victorian State Team Manager Portia Branton said Victoria was the most successful state overall and the results were outstanding.
“But calisthenics is so much more than results,” she said.
“Being a member of the Victorian State Team is an experience of a lifetime.
“Participants reap the rewards of additional training each week on top of their weekly club class.
“They learn from different coaches, developing their skills in new and exciting ways.”
Ms Branton said athletes had the opportunity to rehearse and perform on stage regularly throughout their journey, building confidence and self‐esteem.
“The week away where they learn to focus on their goals, come together as a team and cement the friendships they have made – many that will last a lifetime – is an experience to treasure forever,” she said.
Calisthenics is an Australian sport combining dance, ballet and rhythmic gymnastics.