Canadian National Mens Artistic Gymnastics Championships Senior Finals

Senior Finals ended up with an outstanding performance by KEVIN LYTWYN. Kevin reigned as this years Canadian Champion and beat out all of his competitors by nailing his High Bar routine. Beating out the likes of Casey Sandy who placed 2nd ( Great Job Casey ) and all other competitors from across Canada. As well as Gold Medal in High Bar he also took Bronze on the Parallel Bar. Excellant showing Kevin..... More to come...

Seen here is Kevin, his championship medals and coach Carlo Pacella. Excellant job men. Congratulations Burlington BG's for such an outstanding performance at this years 2009 Canadian Gymnastics Championships is all of its disciplines. Please see the other 2 blogs for results in Trampoline and Tumbling along with Jordan Sugrims Gold Medal at the BG's web site



Results as they come in can be viewed online at the National and Elite Scores web site.

Canadian National Mens Artistic Gymnastics Championships Day 3

Day 3 ended up with both William Albert and Matthew Mascola competing in their Event finals for National Open and National Youth respectively.

William placed
4th on the Pommels with a difficulty of 3.4 and event score of 11.6

Matthew placed
2nd for a Silver medal on Rings with a difficulty of 3.1 and score of 12.05
3rd for a Bronze medal on Floor with a difficulty of 3.1 and score of 12.40
4th on Vault with a difficulty of 4.6 and score of 13.8

These competitions along with the Tyro and Junior Day 2 events were very exciting. Showing just what it takes to be able to compete among the best in Canada. Congratulations to both William and Matthew. It is an outstanding accomplishment to be competing among the very best across Canada.

Results as they come in can be viewed online at the National and Elite Scores web site.

Today we see the Mens Argo Division Day 2 events in the morning along with the Mens and Womens Artistic Finals in the afternoon. It is going to be a very exciting day to watch. CBC live coverage goes from Noon to 2pm for Floor Rings and Vault. Taping of Pommel, Parallel Bars and High Bar will occur from 4:30 to 6:15

Canadian National Mens Artistic Gymnastics Championships Day 2

Yesterday was the day, that by the end of the day all of the BG's Athletes have finally had a chance to compete. And compete they did indeed. Two levels competed and those were the Natonal Open division (William Albert and Geoff Rellis) and the Senior division (Kevin Lytwyn). Among some of the highlights was a Silver for William Albert with his Pommel routine and Kevin Lytwyn placing First in Parallel Bars, Silver medal in High Bar and 4th overall on Vault. Outstanding results.
















This is Kevins' 1st year competing among many of the best in Canada. These results also earned Kevin 5th Overall in the Senior Mens division. Casey Sandy who also was representing Burlington BG's on the Ontario Team performed outstanding routines that earned him Gold Medal Overall across Canada. These were the individual results which also propelled Ontario as reigning champions in the National Open and Senior Mens divisions. Results as they come in can be viewed online at the National and Elite Scores web site.


















Here we have the National Open Ontario team who took 1st place Gold Medal in the Provincial Team standing. Outstanding performance by each and every one of these young men.
















This photo captures the men of the Canadian National Seniors Team. Congratulations Kevin, for today, you have shown your ability to compete with the finest in Canada and come out ahead. Shown here are other Canadian Gymnasts such as Adam Wong, Brandon O'Neill, Ken Ikeda and many others. For more information on this and many other stories please see the CGC web site stories page

Alot of fun, interest and support came from many of our families and friends. Below are just a sample of some of us having a great time.



Jacob and Wolfe with their moms.



Brian, Zach and Tony watching outstanding gymnastics routines



Letting loose and having a great time




Just cant get enough




We're not the only ones having fun... Kyle Shewfelt showed up to let a lucky young gymnast where his Gold Medal




Kyle Shewfelt was there MC'ing the event between flights


Tomorrows Highlights


The competition continues with Matthew Mascola and William Albert competing in their division finals. Competition for both is from 1:30 to 4 pm with their warmup starting at 12 Noon.

Canadian National Mens Artistic Gymnastics Championships Day 1

Our young men have been busy training for their competitions both in the Competition gym and the extra training gym. Levels National Youth, National Open, High Performance Argo, High Performance Tyro, National High Performance Junior and Senior Teams are all competing over the next 4 days.

Results from Todays National Youth Competition

Matthew Mascola was the BG's Representive Athlete competing in the National Youth Division today. Matt came away quite satisfied with his results. Out of 39 other competitors from 10 provinces and territories, Matt placed 4th overall. He placed 1st with his Rings routine, 2nd in his Vault and 3rd on Floor. Matt not only was representing the Burlington BG's but he was competing on the Ontario National Youth team, with its 7 athletes, pulled off 1st place out of all the provinces. Way-to-go ONTARIO.

Below are some pictures from the awards and following those awards.

TEAM ONTARIO accepting 1st place on the podium

Matt Mascola qualifying for 3 events this Friday great job Matt

Team Ontario taking a pose with their team coach Gary Isaacs

Tomorrow early afternoon we will see William Albert and Geoff Rellis compete along side of other gymnasts in the National Open division and Kevin Lytwyn competing in the Senior Day 1 events.