NGF crowns trampoline and tumbling national champions

Namibian Gymnastics Federation’s (NGF) trampoline and tumbling section has crowned its national champions for the season following the competition recently hosted by Chalk Gymnastics Club in Windhoek.The event attracted about 80 boy and girl gymnasts from Levels 1 to Senior Olympic, who put their artistry, synchronisation and strength to the test for top honours across the trampoline, tumbling, double mini-trampoline and mini-trampoline disciplines.It featured four clubs, including Outjo’s Moria Gymnastics Club, Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club and two Windhoek clubs: Chalk Gymnastics and Windhoek Trampoline.National floating trophies were awarded to outstanding gymnasts across the various disciplines as follows:Trampoline championsSenior Olympic: Jared Isaacs (Walvis Bay Gymnastics Club - WBGC), Level 10: Jessica Schlabitz (Chalk Gymnastics), Level 8: Jahdiel Synders (Windhoek Trampoline), Level 7: Etienne Nel (WBGC), Level 6: Anielle Dedig (Chalk).Level 5: Antoné du Preez (WBGC), Level 4: Matthias Nel (WBGC), Level 3: Emilee Feris (WBGC), Level 2: Kiyan Vries (Windhoek Trampoline), Level 1: Christina Afrikaner (WBGC).Double mini-trampoline championsLevel 9: Jessica Schlabitz, Level 8: Daniela Amutjira (Windhoek Trampoline), Level 7: Etienne Nel, Level 6: Antoné du Preez, Level 5: Lea Le Roux (Moria), Level 4: Matthias Nel, Level 3: Leah Broekstein (Windhoek Trampoline), Level 2: Emilee Feris, Level 1: Eleanor Dukhie (WBGC).Tumbling championsLevel 6: Jessica Schlabitz, Level 5: Etienne Nel, Level 4: Chalton Ipinge, Level 3: Lika Myburgh (WBGC), Level 2: Emilee Feris, Level 1: Miya van Rooyen (Windhoek Trampoline).Girls (13-14 years): Victoria Jansen (Chalk).The mini-trampoline national title was awarded to Mila van Rooyen of Windhoek Trampoline.Special trophy winnersThe event also celebrated individual efforts, recognising Mia Ann Bruyns as the most improved girl gymnast in trampoline with the Clarissa Trophy.Isanrie Dreyer was recognised as most passionate with the Lance Potgieter Trophy, Etienne Nel as the most improved boy gymnast with the Vesselin Kostin Trophy and Darius Botes as the most improved junior gymnast.‘Phenomenal talent’Reflecting on the event, one of the organisers, Nadine Jaeger – an International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Brevet judge – described it as a resounding success and praised the gymnasts for showcasing their talent with determination.“These [athletes] are so talented and improve every year. It’s really wonderful to see. Some of our standout moments were our senior gymnasts, including our most senior athlete, Jared Isaacs, who was phenomenal to watch [as he stormed to a national title performance],” she said.“As the NGF technical committee for the trampoline and tumbling section, we are extremely proud of all the gymnasts who took part across all three disciplines. Their talent is phenomenal.”Served as trials for Region 5 tournamentJaeger further noted that the tournament doubled as final trials for the upcoming Region 5 Gymnastics Tournament, which the country is set to host from 7 to 14 December in Windhoek.“We have fielded a strong team and are very excited to see how they will do against other countries. This is the first time in a very long time that we will be competing against South Africa and many neighbouring countries,” she said.Countries that have confirmed their participation include South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Botswana, Angola, Mozambique and Zambia.The NGF’s trampoline and tumbling sections have fielded FIG-certified Brevet judges Jaeger, Thalia Loveira and Carané van Zyl to adjudicate the showpiece, alongside Brevet candidate Vesselin Kostin.The country will field 11 athletes in trampoline, 15 in double mini-trampoline, 11 in mini-trampoline and 14 in tumbling, all under the guidance of team manager Charlize van Zyl.The event will be sponsored by Pupkewitz Foundation, Ark Trading Namibia and Lady Pohamba Pharmacy.Organisers also extended gratitude to the gymnasts’ accommodations at City Lodge Hotel, Innibos Guesthouse and Mövenpick Hotel Windhoek.– mariud@nsh.com.na

NGF crowns trampoline and tumbling national champions

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Namibian Sun 2025-10-24

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