If not for the evolving COVID situation, a quartet of Cessnock athletes would be competing at a national aerobics competition in Brisbane this week.
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Elsie Barr, Maddison Antonio, Phoebe Sissingh and Jessica Barrett, from Aerosport Allstars, qualified for the Federation of International Sport Aerobics and Fitness (FISAF) national championships after some outstanding results at the NSW titles in Newcastle in June.
Elsie, 10, won the 9-10-years' mini national individual section, to continue her undefeated record in the sport she took up three years ago.
Maddison and Phoebe, both 14, won the junior national pairs section, and Jessica, 21, placed fourth in the adult national novice individual female section to earn a wildcard for the national championships.
Due to border closures, the nationals have been postponed until October 7 to 10 and will now be held at the Gold Coast (or online if it can't proceed due to COVID).
The girls have been training hard in the lead-up to the nationals, and will hold an event at the Cessnock High School hall this Saturday to showcase their routines.
The showcase will also feature performances from Aerosport Allstars' newest aero/acro athletes, and will provide an opportunity for anyone who is interested in joining to come along and learn more about the sport prior to the club's 2022 team selection day (which will be held on September 18).
"It's a great sport but not many people around town know it's on offer," Jessica said.
"It's a lot of fun - a good combination of dance, gymnastics and strength - and the training is fun, too."
Krystal Sellars
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
Krystal Sellars is the Senior Journalist at the Cessnock Advertiser. Born and raised in Cessnock, she started her journalism career at the Advertiser in 2006 after completing a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle. Contact her on krystal.sellars@cessnockadvertiser.com.au.
