NCCES gymnasts, stand out

Two Grade IV pupils of New Corella Central Elementary School(NCCES) Marla Jane F. Saplot and Lylanie Grace A. Anib in a commanding performance of their routine for the Gymnastic Elementary Girls Category, last Nov. 25-29,2014 during the Division Meet held at Sto. Tomas National High School Gymnasium.

            Lylanie captured First Place on her all-around score 22.4 on Rhythmic Gymnastics 7 -9 years old age bracket category.Free hand (7.9), hoop (6.3), clubs (4.5) and rope (3.7). Artistic dance elements, stag leap, straddle jump, throwing with swan leap and ring leap as she hit her routine and lift herself to victory.

            In Women Artistic Gymnastics (WAG), Marla Jane F. Saplot on the other hand, got First Place under 10 years old age bracket category. Her routines consist of tumbling passes, a series of jumps, several dance elements, acrobatic skill elements and turns upon performing on floor exercises. She also spring on a padded beam, performs a choreographed routine from 70 to 90 seconds in length consisting of leaps, acrobatic skills, turns and dance elements.

            Gymnastics coach Mrs. Rosalie R. Gumapac, was so impressed with the performance of the two NCCES gymnast. “Their job is just to hit their routine like what they have  during their practice. I was hoping for it, but I could not be 100 percent sure because there were so many newcomers," Mrs.  Gumapac said . "Words can't describe how proud I am to both of you!,”she added.

            Marla and Lylanie said that they really felt excited and nervous. They should keep  stronger. They were stood up with confidence and  power just to win the title. The team DepEd-DavNor-New-Corella-District continued to practice and definitely looked forward to compete to the higher level of gymnastics competition on the coming DAVRAA Meet.