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North Suburban YMCA Gymnasts Open Season with Success
Level 3 gymnasts take first place at Leeda's Island Adventure AAU meet on January 10.
Young gymnasts from the North Suburban YMCA brought home first-place honors from their first AAU competition of the year. The Leenda’s Island Adventure Meet, held in Gurnee on January 8-10, launched the athletes into a promising season.
The NSYMCA’s Level 3 gymnasts, including Chesine Ciota, Ashley Brown, Natalie Schneider, Laurel Speed, Ashley Uhlig, Cassie Johnston, and Jenna Freund, won first place at the meet. Meanwhile, the Level 4 team of Zena Abdelhamid, Sarah Gordon, Lauren Stinchcomb, and Josie Sobecks placed third overall for their level. Level 6 gymnasts Julie Masloski and Sophie Rogoff also contributed strong performances.
The NSYMCA Competitive Gymnastics team is now entering its fourth season of AAU League competition. Last year, the team earned 11 individual event championship medals and included three all-around age group champions. The Y also offers an extensive developmental gymnastics program for children beginning as early as age two. For information about gymnastics at the North Suburban YMCA, contact Carol Sassorossi, Senior Director of Camp, Sports, and Gymnastics, at csassorossi@nsymca.org or 847 272 7250.
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Photo Caption: The North Suburban YMCA’s Level 3 gymnasts earned top honors at the first meet of their AAU competition season. Pictured from left: Chesine Ciota, Ashley Brown, Natalie Schneider, Laurel Speed, Ashley Uhlig, Cassie Johnston, and Jenna Freund.
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About the North Suburban YMCA
The YMCA is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit entity and relies on donations to make services available for all families and individuals in its 15-city region. All board members are volunteers, who donate their time, talents and financial resources. Located at 2705 Techny Road in Northbrook, the YMCA has served the northern suburbs of Chicago for over 45 years. The Y is about youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility, providing programs and services that address the needs of our diverse community and are accessible to all. For more information or to make a donation, contact Barb Flanagin at 847-272-7250 or bflanagin@nsymca.org, or visit www.nsymca.org.
