JO National Championships!

June 27th-July 2nd Virginia Beach, VA

THE RESULTS ARE IN!

Frankie Tortorigi and Hudson Seigh were crowned National Champions in Tumbling and Double Mini Trampoline, respectively.   Jeremiah Childs took the sliver medal in Tumbling, as well as, Derrick Matthews in Trampoline.  Jeremiah also competed in the Regional All-Stars competition.  Jeremiah's Double Mini Trampoline team (Region V) won best region in the country.  Maggie Adams won the bronze medal in a field of more than 40 girls in Double Mini Trampoline.  Congratulations to all the athletes! We all applaud the parent and athlete dedication required for this success!

Other top 10 finishers were:
Jasmyne Brown: JR Trampoline, 9th place
Justin Celeski: Level 10 Tumbling 6th place, JR Double-Mini 10th place
Jeremiah Childs Level 10 Trampoline 4th place, L10 Double-Mini 6th place
DJ Matthews Level 8 Double-Mini 7th place
Derrick Matthews Level 9 Tumbling 5th place, Level 8 Double-Mini 6th place
Frankie Tortorigi Level 6 Trampoline 8th place, Level 6 Double-Mini 7th place
Alea Byrne Level 5 Double-Mini 4th place

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Congratulations Matrix T&T Team Members!!! 

Region 5 Results:

A note from Miss Joy:

Congratulations to the Matrix Trampoline and Tumbling Team.  You all met and went far beyond my expectations this weekend.  The Matrix came away from Region V Regionals Trampoline and Tumbling Championships with 8 Regional Champions: Alea Byrne, Jasmyne Brown, Jeremiah Childs, DJ Matthews, Derrick Matthews, Hudson Seigh, David Stevens, anad Frankie Tortorigi.  New athletes qualifying this weekend were Raquel Scherlis, Hudson Seigh, Dylan Haley, Madelyn Alison, Cecil Hammet, Ali Damson.  These athletes will join the Matrix roster for a grand total of 25 athletes for the JO National Championships to be held JUN 26-JUL 2 in Virginia Beach, VA.  This is amazing for the Matrix with this being only their second competitive season.

The Regional Championships hosted a State All-Star competition which Alabama won two second places and one third place competing against the six other states in the region.  The 13 Matrix athletes were Alabama's only athletes and did extraordinary to win these honors.  I was so proud!!!!

Jeremiah Childs by his gold medal performance in Double Mini Trampoline will compete at the Regional All-Stars for Region V as well as his individual competition.  The Regional All-Stars is only for Level 10 athletes and athletes must win first place at their regional Championships to make the team. 

Just a note to all you parents.  I coached my team in Idaho for 18yrs.  I had many elite athletes, National and World Age-group champions but never had a 10 year old compete a double back somersault on floor nor so many 6 and 7 yr olds competing Round off 4 Back Handsprings.  I know this is all new to you but this team is going places!

Matrix T&T Team Information 

The Matrix T&T Team will be chosen by our staff and will be the National representatives of the Matrix!  The Competitive team will be required to attend weekly practices, summer camps & clinics, meets & competitions and fulfill the financial obligations in order to participate.  Open to both boys and girls, athletes will perform on three apparatuses:  trampoline, double-mini trampoline and a tumbling rod floor. Team athletes will practice anywhere from 4-10 hours a week depending on their level.

Athletes will also participate in unique conditioning programs designed to maximize potential in regards to strength, power, presentation & posture, flexibility, mental conditioning, and aerial awareness.

Team tuition will be based on the athlete’s level and not determined by the number of hours.

T&T Team Commitments/Approximate Annual Cost:

- Monthly tuition

- Team Fee: $500.00 includes USAG Membership and uniform

- Local Competition at The Matrix Entry Fee: $30-$45 per competition (JAN-MAR approximately 3-4 competitions)

- State Competition Entry Fee: $55.00 (April)

- Regional Competition Fee: $85.00 (May)

- National Competition Fee: $85.00, 1st event and $15.00 for each additional event (June or July)

- Camp Wakeshema: $435.00 (one week) August 2009

- Varied coaching fees will be assessed for each competition individually for away competitions

Follow all the up to date information about the Matrix T&T Team by checking out our BLOG!  Click on the link below to find out the most current information about practices, fundraisers, competitions, deadlines and more! Thanks for supporting the T&T Team athletes!