Kippettes
2022 - 2023 Season Recap
It’s truly never a normal year for the Kippettes. We started our competition season in November after an incredible 7 weeks of summer camp, for the first time since 2019. In January we got the news that our beloved gym would be out of service for at least six months starting in April. Thus began the hunt of finding a new training space.
After 3 month of looking, we found the perfect place. The gym space is almost double the square foot as our previous gym, with a super high/open ceiling, has air conditioning, and in immaculate condition. Our incredible families and friends helped us move all the equipment into the new place, all in under 8 hours on a rainy day. We spent the following week putting the gym together, and none of it could’ve been possible without our amazing support from these families.
In spite of the challenges, the Kippettes pulled through once again with another great season filled with wonderful memories, victorious moments, new experiences and lots to be proud of. This was also the first year we introduced a Xcel Bronze and Silver team, 24 gymnasts first time experiences and competing within USAG. They had an incredible first season and made lots of amazing accomplishments and memories.
2022 Warrior Invitational
This was our first time at this meet and we definitely showed out! We had 25 first place wins, 7 of which were all around, across the levels that competed! Our Level 3s all placed at least twice on an event with Robyn, Tessa and Aisling taking a first place medal. They also received 3rd place team. Our Level 4s were on fire with a first place team win and 6 first place wins among 5 girls. Josie, Nahla, and Nyah all earned two 1st place medals across 4 events. Our Level 5s worked hard for this meet, with a lot to overcome, they snagged a 2nd place team win. Amazia and Ma’s both earned 1st place, and Audrey earned second place on beam. Our Level 7s had some tough competition, but still managed to place across events with Anna and Lauren both placing on at least 4 events. Our Level 8s were on fire with Savannah getting first place on 4 /5 evens (including AA), and Ameena placing first on Bars and AA. Our Golds gave it their all with 5/6 girls placing and Josie getting first place on Bars. Our Xcel Diamonds and Platinums crushed their first meet with XD gymnast Jolie getting first place on three events including AA. Leah, Abby, Jolie, and Hailee also placed on multiple events and a 3rd place win for XP.
All- Around Winners:
Josie M (Level 4)
Nyah (Level 4)
Ma’isa (Level 5)
Savannah (Level 8)
Ameena (Level 8)
Jolie (Xcel Diamond)
2022 Spooky Nook Invitational
This was another first time meet for our team, and wed say they killed it, with each group taking home a team award. Our Level 3s were a full team with all 11 gymnasts competing, and taking home 1st place team award, they had lot of high scores and high places with 6 first place awards. Our Level 4s crushed this meet with lots of competition, taking home 3rd place team award. Josie took home 1st on 4/5 events including AA, and Julie took home 1st on two events and AA. Our Level 5s killed it, having every girl place at least twice and a 3rd place win. Ma’isa taking home first on 3/5 events including AA. Our Level 7/8s had a lot of tough competition but still managed to snag at least two medals each, including a stunning floor routine from Anna (9.475). Our Golds came up strong with a 3rd place win and a first place win on beam from Mia with a 9.35, and a place for all 6 girls. Our Diamonds and Platinums walked away with lots of bling, everyone placing and XD Leah getting first on Beam with a 9.2.
All- Around Winners:
Robyn Burton (Level 3)
Josie M (Level 4)
Julie (Level 4)
Ma’isa (Level 5)
2023 Winter Bowl
The girls (and coaches) consider this meet to be one of their favorites, we love the gym, the environment and the home atmosphere. They always shine at this meet Our Level 7/8s started us off big with Ameena taking first on Bars and AA, and Save second on vault. Our 7s cruised along with a place on 3/4 events each plus an all around place for both Lauren and Anna. Our Golds had their best meet of the season with everyone getting a 9 on floor and everyone placing twice. Alex came back after a six month concussion with a beam and floor place, and Mia placed first on beam with a huge 9.575 and 2nd All around. Our Platinums held their own, with Abby taking 2nd bars. Sabi and Hailee both placing at least twice. The Diamonds sparkled at this meet with Jolie placing 1st on beam and second/third on the other events. Leah pulled out a 2nd place bar performance, right in front of Frances who earned 3rd, and also got 2nd on floor and 3rd All Around.
All- Around Winners:
Ameena (Level 8)
2023 Silvia Mitova
This was our youngest girls first meet of the season and they killed it! This meet was huge with lots of tough competition across all levels.
Level 2-8, XG/XP/XD
Our Level 2s took home 3rd place team and Aria had a huge All-around of a 37.375 and a first place win on bars and a place on every event. 5/8 girls snagged at least one placement. Our Level 3s had their toughest competition of the season, but still managed to have 6 girls place, with Robyn having huge scores of 9.575 on floor for a 3rd place win. The Level 4s held their own with many 9s scored and Josie scored first place on Bars and All around. The 5s bounded back after a hard meet and managed to get 7 places across 4 girls. The Level 7/8s put in the work, Ameena was rewarded with 3rd place bars and Lauren earned 5th place bars. Our gods shined with 3 girls topping the podium, Brooklyn 1st place on floor, Josie 1st place Beam and Mia 1st place Beam. Our Platinums fought for their spots on the podium with Hailee and Jordin taking home at least 2 medals. Our Diamonds showed up big with Leah placing on every event, including a beautiful 2nd place floor routine of a 9.2. Jolie and Frances also placed on at least one event.
XB / XS
It was the Debut of our very large Xcel Bronze team (16 gymnasts) and they made us so proud! They did a fantastic job with lots of wins, high scores, and places. They also were so supportive and encouraging of each other and made their coaches smile.
Our silvers were excited and one fire at their first meet. They all received 9.0 or higher on bars and almost all 9s on floor. Not too shabby for their first ever meet!
2023 Dalmation Classic
This meet is a classic, we have been going to this meet for over 10 years and it is a favorite!
Level 2-5
Our Level 2s crushed this meet with many 9.0s across the board, including Aria’s huge 9.675 on bars which earned her the top of the podium. Naina also earned first place on beam with a 9.125. Our 3s had fierce competition but still managed to walk away with song bling. Robyn placed 1st on floor and beam, and ended with a huge 36.55 AA. Tessa topped the podium with a 1st place beam win. Our 4s slayed as usual, with lots of places across the group, including 2 first place wins from Josie on Bars and AA. Our 5s had their best meet so far, with all girls taking something home and Ma’isa placing first on Bars.
XB / XS
Our Bronzes topped the podium many times with four 1st place wins from Charley, Zoe, Kayla, and Sylvia. Reagan scored a huge 9.625 on bars for a 3rd place win. They also walked away with a 2nd place team win!
Our Silvers put up a good fight in a hard division, but still managed to place some girls. Penelope placed 3rd on floor with Stella, Maddy and Bristol also sneaking in for a place across other events.
2023 Pink Invitational
Our Level 3’s kicked off the Pink Invitational weekend and they looked cute as a button in their jellyfish costumes. We had 6 girls join the 9.0 club, every 9 received is $1 donated to women fighting breast and ovarian cancer.
Robyn- 4th UB(9.3), 2nd BB (9.475), 1st FX (9.6), 2ndAA(37.175)
Jaliyah- 12th V (9.0), 10th UB(9.025)
Aisling- 5th BB(9.25)
Jaelyn- 5th UB(9.3), 8th FX (9.0), 11th AA
Summer-9th UB (9.2), 11th AA
Our Level 4s set the Pink Invitational on fire, after a rocky start on beam, they came back to fight on the other 3 events and they killed it! Josie- 6th V, 1st UB (9.55), 7th BB, 1st FX(9.425), 1st AA(36.65)
Nyah- 6th UB (9.15), 8th BB (9.075), 8th FX (9.0), 8th AA
Nahla- 3rd V, 3rd UB (9.35), 5th AA
Julie- 4th UB (9.15)
Our Level 5s lived up to this year’s hashtag #justkeepswimming at PINK! All season they have worked so hard to push through the challenges they accepted stepping into level 5
Violet- 4th BB 9.225
Lilly T.- 10th Vault
Ma’isa 7th UB, 3rd BB (9.025), 4th FX, 4th AA
It was a tough session for our Level 8s as they were both competing on bum ankles, but they did their best to put their best foot forward.
Ameena- 3rd V, 4th UB, 4th AA
Shine bright like a Diamond, and that they did. Our Xcel Diamonds slayed at the Pink Meet.
Frances- 8th UB (9.15)
Leah- 5th UB, 5th BB (9.025), 2nd FX (9.35), 4th AA (35.625)
Jolie - 7th Vault, 7th BB, 4th FX (9.4), 8th AA
Our Xcel Golds closed out the Pink Invitational weekend with a bang! All the girls joined the 9.0 club, and some even up to 3 times!
Alex- 1st FX (9.55)
Jenna- 1st BB (9.35)
Mia- 2nd BB (9.3)
Sahara- 5th V
Brooklyn- 4th BB (9.15), 8th FX (9.15)
Genevieve- 9th BB (9.0), 7th FX (9.15)
Josie- 6th UB (9.0), 4th BB (9.025), 3rd FX (9.3), 4th AA
2023 Coastal Classic
This meet had over 21 states represented and we still managed to hold our own, with a Kippette placing 1st on every single event.
Level 3:
Robyn- 1st V(9.525), 3rd UB , 3rd BB, 1st FX (9.4), 1st AA (37.4)
Jaelyn- 4th UB, 2nd BB, 4th FX, 4th AA
Level 4:
Nyah- 4th UB, 7th AA
Nahla- 4th Vault, 3rd Bars, 7th FX, 3rd AA
Josie- 5th Vault, 5th UB, 2nd FX, 5th AA
Level 5:
Ma’isa- 6th 9.075, 6th UB
Violet- 5th BB, 6th FX, 6th AA
Level 7:
Anna- 2nd UB, 6th AA
Lauren- 4th V, 5th UB, 6th BB, 3rd AA
Level 8:
Savannah- 3rd V, 4th UB
Ameena- 1st Bars (9.225), 2nd FX (9.225), 4th AA
XG:
Mia- 5th beam
Gen-5th beam
Josie-5th UB, 4th FX
Sahara- 5th V, 3rd BB
XP:
Jordin- 6th UB, 9th FX
Sabi- 6th FX
XD:
Leah 7th UB, 1st BB (9.475), 3rd FX, 7th AA
2023 Spring Fling Invitational
A first place win for our Level 2s! What a way to end their killer season placing at least 1st or second place at every meet this season!
Naina- 2nd V, 2nd BB, 1st FX, 2nd AA
Caroline- 5th V, 4th UB, 5th AA
Aria- 1st V, 1st UB, 1st BB, 2nd FX, 1st AA
Emme- 3rd V, 3rd UB, 3rd FX, 3rd AA
Saphira- 4th UB, 1st BB, 5th AA
Elle- 1st V, 2nd UB, 3rd BB, 4th FX, 2nd AA
Aubrey- 4th V, 2nd BB, 6th AA
Hailey- 4th UB, 4th BB, 3rd FX, 4th AA
Our Xcel Bronzes closed out their season with a bang! 5 first place wins and a 2nd place team win! Congrats on an amazing first season girls!
Reagan- 3rd V, 1st UB, 1st BB, 2nd FX, 1st AA
Evelyn- 4th V, 2nd UB, 4th BB, 3rd FX, 3rd AA
Juni- 3rd V, 2nd UB, 4th BB, 1st FX, 2nd AA
Olivia- 5th UB, 5th BB, 3rd Fx
Kayla, 4th UB, 3rd FX
Aubree- 4th V, 3rd UB, 2nd BB, 5th FX, 3rd AA
Charley- 3rd BB, 1st FX
Zoe- 2nd FX
Sylvia- 2nd V
Stella -2nd FX
Eve- 4th FX
Chandler 4th UB, 4th AA
Our Xcel Silvers had a great final meet with their highest scores of the season! No score lower then a 9.1 across all 4 events!
Stella- 2nd V, 3rd UB, 1st BB, 4th FX, 3rd AA
Amirah- 4th V, 3rd UB, 1st BB, 3rd FX, 1st AA
Maddy- 1st V, 4th FX, 3rd AA
Penelope- 4th V, 5th UB, 6th BB
Bristol- 4th BB, 5th AA
Frannie- 3rd V, 4th BB, 3rd FX, 5th AA
2023 State Championships
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
We sent seven Level 3s to states this year and they all fought till the very end! Congrats on an amazing season girls!
Robyn is coming home a 3x 1st Place State Champion!
Vault - 1st Place (9.5)
Bars- 3rd Place (9.3)
Beam- 5th Place (9.3)
Floor- 1st place (9.55)
All Around- 1st Place (37.45)
Level 4
Level 3
Level 3
Our Level 4s ended their awesome season on a high note with everyone taking home at least one trophy.
Josie is your 2023 Level 4 Bars State Champion!
Josie- 1st UB (9.575), 2nd FX (9.475), 2nd AA (36.8)
Nahla- 2nd V(9.05), 2nd UB (9.2), 6th AA
Tati - 4th V, 4th UB
Julie- 6th FX
Level 5
Level 3
Level 5
Congrats to Ma'isa & Lily for finishing out their season at Level 5 states!
Ma'isa is your 2023 Level 5 Beam State Champion!
Ma'isa- 7th Bars, 1st BB (9.725), 5th AA
Level 7
Xcel Gold
Level 5
Congrats to the Arnoldi sisters, Lauren & Anna, on having a great season and showing at Level 7 states. So proud of you both!
Level 8
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Level 8 States made Savanah a Regional Qualifier!
Savanah - 6th FX (9.275)
Ameena - 2nd UB (9.175)
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Congrats to our Xcel Golds for representing Kendrick with 6 girls competing at Xcel States. Special shoutout to Mia, Josie, Sahara, and Genevieve for qualifying for Xcel Regionals!
Mia - 4th UB (9.2), 5th BB (9.125)
Josie- 5th UB (9.15)
Sahara- 6th V (9.125)
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Bringing home champs! Our Diamond girls brought the heat the Xcel states! Both girls also pre-qualified for Xcel regionals!
Leah - 2nd FX (9.45), 5th V
Jolie- 6th V, 6th FX (9.325)
2023 Regional Championships
Level 8
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
We are so proud of Level 8 gymnast Savanah and her performance at Regionals. She recieved her highest beam score (8.7) and bar score (9.025) of the season! In addition tot that, she recieved her highest All Around score of the season of a 35.55! Congradulations on ending your season on a high note Savanah!
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Hugh congrats to our Xcel Diamond girls on a long season, representing Kendrick at 2023 Xcel Regionals. Jolie became a Regional Floor Champion with a 9.55 and a 6th place win!
Best wishes to our Senior gymnast, Leah who was honored during awards.
Kippettes
2021-2022 Season Recap
It was the start of getting back to some normalcy. The Kippettes were back in our home gym of Kendrick Rec Center full time beginning in September 2021. Masks were still on but meets would once again be held in-person.
None of the less, like most youth sports the Kippettes faced the challenge of getting back into good habits and routine. Gymnasts had to relearn how to juggle a busy schedule; completing homework & getting to practice, going from school then rushing to the gym, choosing whether to eat dinner in the car or when they got home at 8-9pm. It was a busy routine that pre-covid no one ever questioned. It was normal life. After 18 months of parents working remote, virtual school, decreased practice hours and a seemingly less competitive virtual experience. A demanding schedule felt anything but normal to gymnasts, coaches and parents. We had to get used to what once felt normal.
In spite of the challenges, the Kippettes pulled through once again with another great season filled with wonderful memories, victorious moments, new experiences and lots to be proud of.
2021 Fall Fling
Our girls were on fire at Fall Fling. The Diamonds & Platinum dominated the podium & took 1st Team with Leah sweeping the top spot across 4 events & Lainey across 3. Jolie, Kennedi & Kelsea also brought the heat. The 8s proved they have what it takes with Ameena competing & executing her back tuck on beam & a beautiful bar routine. Savs flipped her Yurchenko & nailed her tumbling passes.
Our Level 6/7s did not disappoint at the Fall Fling. In fact, they crushed it. L7- Lauren executed a powerful vault and floor routine. L6 Onna set the floor on fire with her Michael Jackson routine. L6 Anna landed in the top spot for bars & AA. L6 Frances rocked bars & beam. L6 Jordin performed a beautiful beam routine.
Our Xcel Golds & Silver brought home lots of bling from Fall Fling. Golds also took 2nd place team. Alex & Brooklyn crushed their first USAG meet. As did Sabi who competed in-person for the first time. Abby & Hailee were natural leaders for their teammates. While Mackenzie showed up injured but in support of her girls.
2021 Liberty Cup
Two big 1st place wins for our Level 8s. Savs on vault with a 9.3 & Ameena on bars with a 8.875. They both also had 4th place wins. Savs on bars and Ameena on vault. They sure did start us off on a high note at the 2021 Liberty Cup.
Congrats to Platinum gymnast, Lainey who had some nice wins at the 2021 Liberty Cup. She shook her hips on floor all the way to a 9.1 and 6th place. she also took 6th on beam and 7th on vault.
For the Xcel Gold’s the 2021 Liberty Cup was their first BIG in-person meet of their gymnastics careers. They handled themselves with grace, dignity & humor. They didn’t let the nerves or mistakes at one event carry over to the next. Congrats on your wins girls.
Wow! Onna set that floor on fire receiving a 9.45 and a 1st place win. She also took 2nd on beam & vault with a 3rd AA. Anna proudly stood in 5th for vault and 3rd on bars, beam (9.0) & AA. Frances slid in 3rd on bars for a nice win. All our level 6s brought the heat to the 2021 Liberty Cup.
Last but certainly not least our Diamonds finished us out strong at the 2021 Liberty Cup. Another big 1st place win. This time by Jolie and on beam with a (9.05). Jolie also placed 3rd on vault (9.0). Kennedi killed it on floor with (9.25) taking 3rd, crushed her vault landing in 2nd (9.0) and 7th on bars. Leah proudly took 4th on beam and 6th on floor. Congrats to all our Diamond gals on a great meet.
2023 Winter Bowl
Our Level 6-8s started us off at the 2022 WinterBowl in NJ. Although our girls only had 2 practices since Dec. 22nd they stepped up to the plate and knocked it out of the park proving once again how strong they are when faced with adversity.
Our Xcel Golds did a fantastic job at our first meet in 2022 after only having 2 practices in the past 16 days. They were nervous headed to WinterBowl in NJ but they didn’t let their nerves get the best of them. Abby had her best meet of the season so far receiving 2nd place across all 4 events including AA floor (9.125) beam (9.15). Alex followed right behind her landing in 3rd across all events except vault. Floor she scored a nice (9.025). Sabi had a beautiful 1st place win on vault (9.0).
Our Xcel Diamonds showed up to the 2022 Winter Bowl in NJ determined as ever to prove to themselves that when given an obstacle like having 2 practices since Dec. 22nd. They will hurdle right over it fearlessly.
Leah had her best meet of the season so far proudly landing in 1st place on beam (9.1), 2nd on bars, 4th on vault 3rd on floor (9.125) & AA. Kelsea came in shining and positive taking 3rd floor and 2nd bars.
Jolie crushed it taking 3rd vault & bars 4th beam & AA.
2022 Dutch Classic & Dalmatian Classic
The Kendrick Kippettes had an explosive meet weekend starting us off were our Level 3 & 4s at their first meet of the season, Dalmatian Classic. Then, it was off to the Dutch Classic with our optional levels 6-8 & Xcel. The weekend was full of bling, 1st place finishers, great gymnastics, state qualifiers, mobility scores achieved, team work and a whole lot of success & smiles.
Our Level 8s & Diamonds set the floor on fire with Leah hitting a record high score of 9.55 taking 1st and Jolie coming in at a high score of 9.35. Ameena & Savs nailing their passes both received their highest scores of the season. Ameena 9.2 taking 1st and Savs 9.1 taking 2nd. Savs also took 3rd vault and 2nd AA. Leah also coming in 1st on beam 9.125 & AA. Jolie took 1st vault 9.0 and bars.
Our level 6 & 7s achieved excellence at the Dutch Classic. Lauren had her best meet of the season with an incredible AA score of 36.375 landing her in 2nd place and finding herself on the podium across all events. Her sister Anna proudly took 2nd for UB, BB 9.275 and FX 9.3 but found herself in the top spot for AA 36.1. Jordin had her best vault of the season landing her in 3rd and a season high score on FX 9.05. Onna had a powerful vault 9.0 taking 3rd and a well deserved 9.3 on FX putting her in 2nd.
A huge congratulations to our Xcel Golds on a job well done. Just coming back off a knee injury this week Alex was determined to compete and she did landing in 1st on BB and UB 3rd. Brooklyn had an incredible showing taking 2nd Beam, 4th FX and AA. It was Bella’s first meet of the season and she proudly landed in 4th on UB & BB. Hailee & Sabi crushed it playing switcheroo for the top spots on podium across all 4 events.
Our level 4s came in hot to their first meet of the season. Violet & Lilly T.’s presentation on floor was stunning both with a 9.3. Amazia & Ma’isa scored out & for States. Mia & Nyah both rose to the occasion of competing vault. Audrey executed her double handsprings. Genevieve, Nahla & Lily P. were powerhouses.
For many of our level 3s it was not only their first meet of the season it was their first meet ever and they all shined with confidence and took home some bling.
2021-2022 State Championships
Level 3
Level 3
Level 3
Bringing home a 3rd place State Champion here. Well worth the ride to Lewisburg, PA for Level 3 States. Josie finished out our season strong. She was on fire at States.
Bars- 4th 9.05
Beam - 1st 9.25
Floor- 1st 9.5
AA- 3rd 36.25
Level 4
Level 3
Level 3
We have two Level 4 State Beam Champions. A huge congratulations to Violet who received a well-deserved 2nd on beam with 9.35 and Ma’isa who crushed it on beam to place 5th with a 9.3. We are so proud of all the girls for their enthusiasm and determination to get here. To look back and see their progression from the start of the season till now is nothing short of amazing.
Level 6
Level 3
Level 6
We have a Level 6 State Champion on bars. Congratulations to little Anna banana for placing 7th with a 9.025 and for receiving 9.25 on beam & 9.175 on floor. Also, a shout to her teammates Frances & Onna who put up some nice scores. Frances received her highest floor score of the season 9.05 and AA 35.35. Onna who set the floor on fire as usual with her MJ routine received a 9.375.
Level 7
Xcel Gold
Level 6
We have a Level 7 State All-Around Champion. A huge congratulations to Lauren who was the 3 “Cs” cool, calm & confident as she competed today. We couldn’t be more proud of Lauren for competing her giant on bars for the first time receiving an 8.825. She proudly placed:
Vault- 5th 9.15
Floor- 10th 9.275
All-Around- 7th 36.15
Level 8
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Congrats to our Level 8 gymnast, Savanah on a great season.
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Xcel Gold
Congratulations to our Golds for representing at Xcel States. Abby was thrilled to receive a 9.125 on beam & 9.0 on floor. She was even more ecstatic to place 5th beam. Hailee was right behind her proudly placing 9th on beam 9.0. Sabi had a great showing hitting a 9.25 on floor.
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Xcel Diamond
Bringing home champs! Xcel Diamond gymnasts put forth their best efforts at Xcel States. Jolie placed 3rd on vault 9.25 & had a nice win on beam also with a 9.25. Leah hit her highest score of the season on vault 9.15 proudly taking home 5th. Both girls hit outstanding floor routines receiving 9.4s.