Qualification for these championships was a two-part qualification process, where the ranking was based on results from two domestic events: Elite Canada, and Canadian Championships. Athletes who are over the age of 18 were selected to be named to the team to compete in the 18-21 age category. The decision was made to send team members in this category only for this year due to the ongoing challenges with the world pandemic.
“We are very excited that our World Age Group Athletes will have the opportunity to compete on the world stage after the challenges faced with Covid and its restrictions,” said Karen Cockburn, Head of Delegation, “This event marks an important part in our athletes’ development to continue on their path of High Performance.”
Canada will be participating in the World Age Group Competitions in individual trampoline, synchronized trampoline, double-mini trampoline, and tumbling. The event will take place at the MGA – Milli Gimnastika Arenasi (National Gymnastics Arena) in Baku, Azerbaijan.
The delegation consists of the following members:
TRAMPOLINE MEN
- Declan McLean (BC, Shasta)
TRAMPOLINE WOMEN
- Maja Bonham (BC, Shasta)
- Julie Anderson (BC, Shasta)
- Ashley Anaka (SK, Can AM)
- Hannah Metheral (SK, T&T Adventure)
DMT MEN
- Michael Mancini (ON, Grand River)
- Alexander Neumann (AB, Phoenix)
DMT WOMEN
- Hannah Metheral (SK, T&T Adventure)
- Ashley Anaka (SK, Can AM)
- Mckayla Dalgetty (AB, Calgary Gymnastics)
TUMBLING MEN
- Philo Malek (ON, Rideau)
TUMBLING WOMEN
- Mckayla Dalgetty (AB, Calgary Gymnastics)
- Sara Moore (AB, Phoenix)
STAFF
- Head of Delegation: Karen Cockburn
- Head Coach and Manager: Trish Quinney
- IST : Kristen Boyle
- Coaches: Travis Johnson, Danni Roy, Michael Chaves, Colton Kent, and Dan Wardley
- Judges TRA: Sébastien Rajotte
- Judge TUM: Janey Parks
PROVISIONAL SCHEDULE
Tuesday, Nov 23 Training Day
Wednesday, Nov 24 Training Day
Thursday, Nov 25 Opening Ceremony; Qualifications & Finals (DMT)
Friday, Nov 26 Qualifications and Finals (TUM)
Saturday, Nov 27 Qualifications and Finals (TRI)
Sunday, Nov 28 Qualifications and Finals (SYN); Closing Ceremony
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For more information, contact:
Ian Moss
CEO
Gymnastics Canada