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Welcome to My Site, Feel Free to Browse around the site!!Submitted by Kevin James on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 06:26. Welcome to my website. Thank you for stopping by. I am a 17-year-old gymnastic athlete. This website has been created to display some of my fondest memories and to provide information to other young aspiring gymnast who would like to know what it takes to become a gymnast. I started gymnastics when I was 9 years old at PIT Mill Park Club in 2001in the Advanced Junior Gym program. After couple of months, I moved into the competitive boy’s program which was more challenging. It teaches self-awareness, develops fitness, good body tension & posture and aerial awareness. Gymnastics helps develop good listening habits, improve attention span and has positive effects in all aspects of your life.I am now training at the Victorian High Performance Centre, Prahran. My experience after entering the world of gymnastics has been awesome, great and fantastic which includes experiences in having to learn defeat as well. You need to overcome sadness and disappointment to do your best next time round. I brought home many trophies, medals, awards certificates, ribbons & banners after competing at Invitational, Clubs, Inter-School, Victorian & National championships. For years, my goal is to be able to represent Australia at a National or International competition. 2007 I represented Victoria in the National Championships and won Gold medal in gymnastics Level 8 open. I also represented Australia in the New Zealand vs. Australia competition and Australia won the event. Here is a presentation video created by my mom at this event. 2009 National Rings Champion, Level 9 Under 17Submitted by Kevin James on Fri, 12/11/2009 - 06:24.Hi Everyone, 2008 Victorian ChampionshipsSubmitted by Kevin James on Sun, 07/20/2008 - 11:37.Victorian Championship held at State Netball & Hockely Centre in Parkville from 6th to 9th June. I competed at Level 9 U/17. Was placed 3rd Overall in the All Round in Day 1. Apparatus Finals, I won gold medal on Vault, silver on Floor & Pommel and bronze on the Rings & Parallel Bars. Due to palm injuries at Day 1 of the competition, I withdrew from the horizontal bar apparatus finals and battle on competing in the other 5 apparatus. 2007 South Africa National MAG Tour - Seeking Sponsorships & DonationSubmitted by Kevin James on Tue, 07/10/2007 - 06:54.
I competed at the National Championships in Level 8 Open at Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler, Queensland early July. I won the Australian Level 8 Open All Round Champion Title. Due to my victory, Gymnastics Australia has selected me as one of their gymnast for the 2007 South Africa National Open MAG Tour in Pretoria in October. This is a self-funded event that cost approx. $5200.00. Gymnastics Australia provides funding for the highest level gymnasts to compete internationally at the Olympic Games, the World Championships, World Cups events and other international competitions. Unfortunately funding cannot be provided for National Stream athletes, like myself, to compete internationally hence I need to raise funds by seeking donation. Gymnastics Australia supports this initiative. South African National Championships October 2007Submitted by Kevin James on Fri, 12/14/2007 - 09:59.Representing Gymnastics Australia, my Team & I competed at the South African National Championships on the 5th October. Moving up a level, I competed & won the 2nd Overall, Level 9 Under , Championship Title. My Team won 1st placing. Apparatus Finals, I won gold medals for Rings, Vault & Parallel Bars. I made many friends. The South African gymnasts & officals gave us a warm welcome & treat us well. I swap a few things with them for soverigns. 2007 (May) My Coach Tian & ISubmitted by Kevin James on Sun, 08/05/2007 - 06:08.
Tian Wei Shun has been my coach for 5 years. He is currently training me to perfect my current routines and teaching me new gymnastic skills in line with the Code of Points. He is my mentor and a great coach who has always encourage my gymnastics development.
A Special Thank-you to my sponsors and people who donatedSubmitted by Kevin James on Sun, 07/29/2007 - 02:37.Thanking my sponsors and people who donated. They have been listed below: 2007 National Championships Level 8 Open MAG Presentation & my routines - JulySubmitted by Kevin James on Fri, 07/27/2007 - 11:33.Hi Everyone. If you wish to view my presentation video clip go to "Welcome to my website". If you wish to view my routines go to "2007 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Championships at Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler, Queensland (Day 2)". Thank you
2007 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Championships at Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler, Queensland (Day 2)Submitted by Kevin James on Tue, 07/17/2007 - 10:32.Day 2 of the National/Australian Championships - Level 8 Apparatus Finals. My six apparatus video clips have been placed together specially for you. You can view my routines & make comments on how I performed. I was anxious & nervous in trying to perform my gymnastics skills to perfection. I had to overcome my anxiety to compete. Managed to survive all the 6 apparatus routines. At the presentation, I was thrilled when it was announced that 'Kevin James is the National All Round Level 8 Open Champion of 2007'. I was on top of the world & felt very proud of myself. 2007 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics National Championships at Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler, Queensland (Day 1)Submitted by Kevin James on Mon, 07/16/2007 - 12:29.The National Championships for Level 6 to 9 was held at Sleeman Sports Centre, Chandler, Queensland, from 2nd to 7th July. Day 1, Wed. 4th., representing the State of Victoria, my Team competed in Level 8 Open & won the Bronze Medals. To compete for the National All Round Champion title, I had to perform on all 6 apparatus at Day 1 (Wed 4th) & Day 2 (Fri. 6th.) The 6 apparatus are the floor, pommel, rings, vault, parallel bars & high bar. I was excited & nervous having to compete against the best gymnasts from inter-state. I was placed ranking 1 on the 1st day.  |
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