Another well deserved placing was third on beam to Montana Grant-Cook; this was her last competition in this division, now upgrading to Level 4 alongside team-mates Chantelle Boxer and Eloise Freeburn.

Marni Murphy placed third on floor in Level 3B and achieved sixth overall position, and is also upgrading to Level 4.

Level 4A national gymnasts are in a whole new league, competing against the metropolitan clubs who train up to 10 hours per week.

Port Lincoln gymnasts train three hours per week and it is a credit to them to still be competitive in Statewide carnivals.

Kodi Mundy was the highest scorer for Port Lincoln in Level 4, gaining second place on floor, sixth on uneven bars and 10th overall.

Melissa Balek produced an awesome beam routine, unfortunately her front salto dismount landed incorrectly and this 0.8 deduction took her out of medal contention, finally placing ninth.

Cheyenne Donaghey, Port Lincoln’s only Level 5C gymnast, successfully placed first on floor, second on beam, third on vault and bars, and third overall.

These results certainly reflect on the gymnasts training and ability to compete individually and as part of a team.

But without coaches, there would be no team or the chance to compete at all.

These coaches have been volunteering their time through school holidays to coach and refine techniques and routines to bring the gymnasts to a competitive standard.

Congratulations to gymnasts and coaches, an outstanding achievement.