The world stage is in reach for a group of girls from Champs Sports Aerobics Club at Noosaville.
Even though the girls had to train at alternative spaces at home in their yards or living rooms during the lockdown last year they kept up their fitness and have achieved national and international success.
Three athletes have been named 2021 National Champions in their divisions. The championships last year were online events and videos of the competitors performing had to be submitted and livestreamed.
Sophia, 17, was awarded FISAF Adult Novice National Champion and a bronze medal in the Elite Senior section of Schoolaerobics. She achieved this along with competing Year 12 studies and a part time job.
Sian, 15, was named FISAF Junior Advanced National Champion. A conscientious worker Sian achieved the goal she set herself at the beginning of 2021.
Chloe, 13, was awarded the 2021 National Junior Champion in the Elite section of Schoolaerobics. She was also named National Champion in the Junior Lyrical Dance section of the same competition and Runner Up in the Cadet International division of FISAF.
Chloe’s dreams and goals came true when she represented Australia at the FISAF International World Online Championships in December, placing ninth in the world at this event. Chloe also trains and performs competitively at Noosa Professional Dance Academy, dedicating may hours to both aerobics and dance.
Two of the club’s primary athletes, Maggie and Sofia, placed second at FISAF National Championships, after placing fourth at States – an amazing achievement in their first year of competition. Their team mate, Arwen, received fourth place at Nationals after a sixth place at States.
Their coach Casey said their achievement showed what hard work and dedication could achieve.
In addition 12-year-old Annabelle placed third at Schoolaerobics National Championships in the Orange Primary section.
And two of the club’s athletes represented their schools. Ashleigh of Sunshine Beach State High School placed first in the FISAF Schools Individual division, while Lily of St Teresa’s Catholic College gained second place in the same section.
“The results are amazing achievements for our small regional club,“ Casey said. “The girls are certainly batting above average as there are many clubs around Australia with many more athletes and access to other coaches. With Chloe’s participation at World Championships, it is our club’s fifth representation at this ultimate event.“
For more information or to join the club contact Casey champscoach@gmail.com
