By REBECCA BILLS
High standards and quality results is something that just comes naturally for the girls at Joulle Calisthenics Academy Inc.
Winning in two different divisions at the 2013 Calisthenics State Championships at the Besen Centre, Burwood, the girls are now getting ready for their end of year concert.
Staying true to their motto of fun, friendship and fitness, President of Joulle, Linda Westgarth, said she is so proud of all the girls have achieved.
“We have been operating for 11 years and since our inception every year there has been at least one section that has won a Victorian State Title, and in some cases, we have had multiple winnings,” she said.
“It means a great deal to have done this well.
“It means that all the hard work that the coaches and students have put in has paid off and it really is a tribute to the environment that we have here.”
The club was established in 2002 and is a not-for-profit sporting club dedicated to the development of calisthenics.
“Calisthenics is an artistic team sport and it has many components to it,” Ms Westgarth said.
“Being very team orientated, it gives the girls an opportunity to perform all different types of items that incorporates singing, dancing and gymnastics.
“One of the many benefits of the sport is it aids in coordination, and it has been proven that it is the only sport that uses the left and right hand side of the brain and physically it is great for strengthening and overall health.”
Ms Westgarth said calisthenics is one of the best builders of self-esteem for girls and provides lifelong benefits for them in the future.
The club is currently getting ready for their end of year concert on Friday 4 October.
For more information on the club or to get tickets visit, www.joulle.com
