Comments by Boys Coach Jon Givetz

Casey Ellis, Buellton: (Class 6; ages 10-11)

Floor: 8.30 (11th) *Personal Best*
Pommel Horse: 6.50 (20th)
Rings: 9.05 (8th)
Vault: 9.40 (9th) *Personal Best*
Parallel Bars: 7.70 (24th)
High Bar: 9.175 (13th) *Personal Best*
All-Around: 50.125 (15th)

After finishing 1 place out of qualifying to State, Casey finally made it this year through hard work and determination. If Casey can hit on all 6 events, he has a very good chance to qulaify to Regionals. He is finally realizing what it takes to be a success and is willing to give it his all.

Ethan Davis, Santa Barbara: (Class 6; ages 10-11)

Floor: 8.25 (12th) *Personal Best*
Pommel Horse: 6.30 (22nd)
Rings: 7.40 (21st)
Vault: 9.30 (14th)
Parallel Bars: 8..40 (16th) *Personal Best*
High Bar: 8.40 (21st) *Personal Best*
All-Around: 48.050 (20th) *Personal Best*

Ethan was the final competitor to qualify to State, a very commendable achievement for a first year gymnast. He has really pushed himself hard, increasing his all-around score from his first meet this year almost 3 points! Great Job!

Jordan Disraeli, Santa Barbara: (Class 5; ages 8-9)

Floor: 7.80 (3rd) *Personal Best*
Pommel Horse: 6.80 (4th)
Rings: 8.60 (2nd)
Vault: 9.475 (2nd) *Personal Best*
Parallel Bars: 8.750 (2nd) *Personal Best*
High Bar: 8.10 (3rd) *Personal Best*
All-Around: 49.525 (3rd) *Personal Best*

Jordan has continued to improve with every meet this year, increasing his all-round almost 4 points, as well as setting 5 Personal Bests and coming close on 2 others. If Jordan continues to be focused, and polish up his routines a little bit more, he has a good chance to qulaify to Regionals. Form! Form! Form!

Tyler Howell, Santa Barbara: (Class 4, ages 12-13)

Floor: 8.30 (1st)
Pommel Horse: 6.30 (4th)
Rings: 7.80 (2nd)
Vault: 7.50 (6th)
Parallel Bars: 6.30 (6th)
High Bar: 6.20 (6th)
All-Around: 42.40 (6th)

Even though Tyler was battling a foot injury, he still managed to take 1st place on floor, winning by 0.3 points. On Rings, Tyler also threw a new move (double back holding on to the rings-through to a swing) he has been working for the 1st time in competition and it helped him to place 2nd. In order to make it to Regionals, Tyler has to be consistent and focused, making sure he maintains his form while meeting all of his requirements. I definitely expect Tyler to do very well at State, and even better at Regionals. He has the ability, he just needs the focus.

Again I wanted to say to everyone GREAT JOB! We still have lots to work on, but I also know everyone can achieve their goals as long as we have the right attitude.

For complete results, follow this link: http://www.scmga.org/ncc.htm

If you wish to know the qualifying quota for Regionals, follow this link:
http://www.scmga.org/2004Regional%20Allotment.htm

* Next Meet: Southern California State Championships at Pacifica High School in Garden Grove, CA on March 13th & 14th. For more information, follow this link: http://www.scmga.org/State.htm

I would like to congratulate all 4 Boys for qualifying to the State Championships. Great Job!

Jon Givetz
Spirals Boys Team Coach