Competitive gymnasts of Kratos Gymnastics participated in the 2020 Unite for Her Pink Invitational held at the Pennsylvania Convention Center in Philadelphia, PA on February 21-23, 2020. Over 4,000 gymnasts competed in USAG levels 2-10, Xcel Bronze - Platinum, & NCAA working together to raise money for breast & ovarian cancer patient care through the Unite for Her foundation.
Kratos Gymnastics as a team was one of the top fundraisers in the “Above & Beyond Challenge”, (23rd top team) raising $2,094.80 towards breast & ovarian cancer support and wellness. Collectively the competition raised over $250,000.
Kratos gymnasts ranged in age from 5yrs - 14yrs competing in levels 2, 3, 4, Xcel Bronze, Xcel Silver, and Xcel Gold. Each displayed beautiful performances and in addition to their success as individuals, the Xcel Silver team (comprised of Olivia Czupkowski 12yr, Olivia Feliz 13yr, Lucia Holmberg 10yr, Zoe King 11yr, Bianca Sousa 10yr, Alexia Suter 11yr, Caitlin Riina 11yr, & Maya Wood 14yr) finished 1st as a team for the fourth time so far this season!
A special award given by the judges for a performance which inspired a feeling of Hope & Courage was received by Xcel Silver gymnast Olivia Czupkowski for the elegant artistry she displayed in her floor routine choreographed by coach/club owner, Ashley Anton.
Individual achievements:
Level 2:
- Madison Schlesinger (5yr) New Milford, CT performed with poise beyond her years showing great potential as a future gymnastics star!
Level 3:
- Genesis Valerio (8yr) Danbury, CT: Genesis improved her overall performance showing an increasingly confident attitude.
- Logan King (7yr) Bethel, CT: Bars 3rd, Floor 4th
- Lydia Hodge (7yr) Danbury, CT: Beam 3rd, Floor 2nd
Xcel Bronze:
- Julianna Indiviglio (7yr) Newtown, CT: Bars 4th, Beam 7th, & Floor 4th
- Ziva Mathivanan (7yr) Bethel, CT: Vault 8th, Bars 10th, Floor 2nd, All-Around 5th
- Stella Moody (7yr) Danbury, CT: Floor 9th & All-Around 11th
- Brooklynn Swartz (7yr) New Milford, CT: Vault 4th, Bars 1st, Beam 3rd, Floor 1st, All-Around 1st
- Madison Thibodeau (9yr) Danbury, CT: Vault 4th, Bars 7th, Beam 2nd, & All-Around 4th
- Hailey Bento (8yr) Sandy Hook, CT, Veronica Benvenuto (13yr) Brewster, NY, Zoe Daoust (8yr) Bethel, CT, Ryleighann Montes (9yr) Brookfield, CT, & Anabela Silver (9yr) New Fairfield, CT each displayed improved, poised, and elegant performances.
Xcel Silver:
- Olivia Czupkowski (12yr) Danbury, CT: Bars 6th, Beam 2nd, Floor 1st, All-Around 3rd
- Olivia Feliz (13yr) Brookfield, CT: Vault 5th, Bars 4th, Beam 1st, Floor 2nd, All-Around 1st
- Lucia Holmberg (10yr) Brookfield, CT: Vault 6th, Beam 3rd, Floor 2nd, All-Around 5th
- Zoe King (10yr) Bethel, CT: Vault 4th, Bars 1st, Beam 3rd, Floor 3rd, All-Around 2nd
- Caitlin Riina (11yr) New Fairfield, CT: Floor 5th & All-Around 7th
- Bianca Sousa (10yr) Danbury, CT: Bars 1st, Beam 1st, Floor 1st, All-Around 1st
- Alexia Suter (11yr) Ridgefield, CT: Bars 4th, Floor 1st, All-Around 6th
- Maya Wood (14yr) Danbury, CT: Bars 7th, Floor 4th, All-Around 6th
Xcel Gold:
* Corah House (14yr) Danbury, CT: Vault 5th, Bars 4th, Beam 3rd, Floor 6th, & All-Around 2nd