Approximately 580 athletes from 13 states (44 teams) participated in the 2016 Region 6 Championships held in Chantilly, VA. Fairland athletes ‘held their own’ bringing home 18 Regional Champions and 46 National Qualifiers (28 athletes). Congratulations athletes! Congratulations and thank you to all Fairland coaches. Without your hard work and dedication, our athletes’ success would not be possible.
Fairland also brought home the 1st place Optional Level Double Mini Team Award, 2nd place Compulsory Level DMT Team Award, and 3rd place Complusory Level Trampoline Team Award.
USA Gymnastics divides the country into 6 regions. Maryland is in region 6 which is comprised of: Connecticut, Deleware, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, New Hmapshire, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Virginia, Vermont, and West Virginia.
It is a quick turn around for several of our elite atheletes as they will compete in the 2016 Elite Challenge in Colorado Springs May 4-8. The USA Gymnastics Championships will be held June 8-13 in Providence, RI for qualified level 8 and up athletes followed by the Star and Stripes Championships in Tulsa, OK in July for qualified level 5-7 athletes. Reminder to all- send pictures!