GIRLS COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS TEAMS
GRIT GYMNASTICS
GIRLS COMPETITIVE GYMNASTICS TEAMS
GRIT GYMNASTICS
GRIT Gymnastics (Formerly Queen City Gymnastics East) takes great pride in our team program and supports gymnasts as they pursue their passion. While we pride ourselves on being a highly competitive gymnastics club, our goals for the program never supersede our fundamental purpose; happy, healthy, responsible athletes. That purpose is our driving force.
Our coaching crew is unique in the gymnastics world. Selected for their genuine love of children as well as their technical expertise, you will not find better coaches anywhere in any sport. Saying it another way, if you are concerned about the character of the people who mentor your children, GRIT is the clear best choice for your kids.
TEAMS AT GRIT GYMNASTICS
- Developmental Team - Invite only program for gymnasts, ages 5–7, who have demonstrated gymnastics ability and show promise for the competitive program. Gymnasts have the opportunity to be part of the team by competing in a few in-house, low pressure competitions.
- Sanctioned XCEL Team - Athletes competing Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum & Diamond Levels.
- Non-Sanctioned XCEL Rec Team - This program offers recreational competition for gymnasts who continue to show interest in our competitive team. They are introduced to local competitions at the XCEL Bronze-Platinum levels. These athletes would like the opportunity to compete as part of a team with minimal time commitment. These gymnasts will compete in local XCEL non-sanctioned meets.
The competitive teams practice multiple times during the week depending on level and compete on weekends during the season. We offer a fun and supportive environment for young gymnasts to grow while learning new and challenging skills. Competition then gives them the opportunity to show off their skills.
If you would like your child to be evaluated or get more information about our competitive team program please contact Alana Downin, Girls Competitive Dept. Leader at adownin@kidsfirsttoo.com
Are you Interested in joining our Girls Gymnastics Team?
TEAM EVALUATIONS
Are you interested in joining our GRIT Family? Reach out to our Girls Competitive Team Department Leader to learn more about our program, offerings and to schedule a private evaluation!
Any questions? Reach out to our Team Department Leader, Alana Downin – adownin@kidsfirsttoo.com, 614-406-8616
COMPETITIVE TEAM STAFF
QCGE COMPETITIVE TEAM Department Leader
Alana Downin
Alana joined our team in July 2023 and we are so blessed to have her! Her experience with preschool to high school level athletes is a huge bonus for us as she works to rebuild and reload our competitive team program. Alana started gymnastics at five years old and competed competitvely until the summer of her senior year when she had to retire due to an injury. Her favorite event to coach is the balance beam!
Alana is engaged and attending school with a major in health and rehabilitation sciences. She plans to continue coaching through school and after school where she hopes to secure a day job of being a nurse practitioner. Outside of gymnastics and school, Alana loves to stay active, enjoys swimming, wakeboarding, snowboarding, working out and hiking with her pup, Ohmar.
