LEGENDS WINS
2004 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS!!!

Gymnasts from all across the United States traveled to Orlando, Florida for the 2004 USAIGC National Championships. Nine of those gymnasts representing Enterprise, Alabama were from Legends Gymnastics Academy. The championships were held in Disney World at the Wyndham Palace Resort earlier this month.

After a surprising second place finish at last year’s championships, the legends competitive team eagerly began preparing for this year’s competition. Their hard work and dedication paid off as they were crowned the 2004 USAIGC National Champions in the Bronze Division. “It was a very emotional and moving experience that we will cherish for a lifetime,” said owner Ian Robbins. “I am so proud my wife and our gymnasts for making this dream a reality.”

The Legends Gymnasts turned in outstanding performances on all events, but they dominated on the floor exercise sweeping all age divisions earning a team event score of 29.025 out of a possible 30. Legends Gymnastics choreographs its routines to showcase each gymnasts unique talents and characteristics. “I love to watch the girls’ personality shine through on floor. It’s a chance for them to show the judges who they are,” said coach TJ Robbins.

Congratulations to all of the Legends gymnasts for an outstanding job. In the 9-10 year old age division, BreAnn Austin placed fifth on vault, first on floor, and second in the all-around. Natasha Mack placed second on floor and Samantha Drummond, the youngest member of the Legends Team, placed fifth on floor. In the 11-12 year old age division, Jacey Corley finished in second place on vault and beam, third on floor, and second in the all-around. Sarah Sims placed third on beam and first on floor earning the highest score of the individual event competition with a 9.750. Sims also placed third in the all-around. Brandi Hendrix finished in fifth place on beam and second place on floor. In the 13 and up age division, Leanne Rainer placed first on beam, floor, and the all-around. Brittany Whited placed fourth on vault, second on bars, floor, and the all-around. Barbra Terry placed fifth on vault, third on floor and the all-around.

“The competition was tough, but each one of our girls dug deep within themselves and gave all they had. When the moment came, we were overwhelmed,” said coach Robbins. This year’s success has been bittersweet for the Legends team as several of its members are moving out of the Enterprise area, but the Robbins said they were so fortunate to have shared in these children’s lives and win this victory as a family.

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