Jane Prentice (Ryan, Liberal Party) Share this | Hansard source

I rise today to comment on the outstanding work of one of the many clubs in my electorate of Ryan. Mitchelton Youth Club is a not-for-profit community organisation that has been a proud member and servant of our community for over 50 years.

Recently members of the club attended the national gymnastics championships held in Melbourne. A number of competitors were successful in obtaining medals in their events: Lucas, who won the high bar and finished in the top five overall in the level 8 men's open gymnastics; Sophie B and Courtney, who won the under-17 synchronised trampoline; Mattea, Taylah and Sophie P, who placed second in the International 12-18 women's trio acrobatics; Sophie B, who placed second in the under-17 trampoline; Lily-Boo and Caitlin for their second place in the level 8 women's pairs acrobatics; Hannah and Chloe, who placed second in the under-15 synchronised trampolining; and Hannah and Riley for their third place in the level 8 mixed pairs.

Of course we all acknowledge that competing in itself is success alone, given the dedication required. I therefore am proud to congratulate all competitors from the Mitchelton Youth Club from within my electorate of Ryan for their performances at the national gymnastics championships and I look forward to reading about future successes.

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