After a five-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club athletes returned to competition at the 2025 Smithers Saltos Invitational. The team showcased their talent and dedication, achieving impressive results in various age groups and categories.
Terrace Peaks athletes returned to competition after a five-year hiatus, showcasing their skills at the 2025 Smithers Saltos Invitational in Smithers on February 1. The team of 14, with 13 competing for the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, joined gymnasts from clubs like Smithers Saltos, Kitimat Dynamics, and Prince Rupert.
Keira Almas, general manager of Terrace Peaks Gymnastics Club, expressed pride in the athletes' performance, noting their initial nervousness but commending their exceptional execution. Rachel Pare stood out, securing first place in the age 11-12 Xcel Silver group and achieving the highest scores on vault and floor apparatuses. Almas highlighted Pare's talent, suggesting she could excel in a higher category. The invitational featured three categories: Canadian Competitive Program (CCP) 1, Xcel Bronze, and Xcel Silver, with Xcel Silver being the highest. Athletes competed in four artistic apparatuses: vault, bars, beam, and floor. Madelline Loehndorf achieved fourth place in the 14-16 Xcel Silver group, securing third place finishes on bars and floor. Julianne Lefrancois placed fourth in the age 9-11 Xcel Silver group with notable third-place finishes on beam and floor. Bently Walsh and Sienna Chapman achieved fourth and seventh places respectively in the age 12-14 Xcel Bronze group, while Jordan Merritt placed fourth in the age 10-12 Xcel Bronze group. Almas emphasized the club's resilience, reflecting on the challenges posed by the pandemic and the dedication of the athletes in rebuilding the program. The club's next competition will be the Over the Rainbow Invitational in Prince Rupert on March 8, followed by the Terrace Peaks Invitational hosted in Terrace on April 12
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