‘Littlegetix’ team claims gold
Hard work and dedication have paid off for Horsham Holy Trinity Lutheran College schoolareobics participants, who tasted success in the final competition of the 2018 season in Geelong.
The college’s Littlegetix team – comprising students from grades two and three – claimed gold in its one and only competition of the year, while the Energetix girls – from grades four to six – collected bronze medals.
Coach Amanda Wik said she could not have been prouder of her charges’ performances at Sunday’s Schoolaerobics Spring Challenge Competition.
“The Littlegetix team only competes once a year and it’s always at the last event, the spring challenge,” she said.
“The girls were thrilled with their win. They worked really hard and put in a lot of effort and training both at school and at home.
“I had hoped they would come away with a medal, so to win gold was fantastic.”
While teams at the Energetix level complete the same base routine, Wik was responsible for the entire Littlegetix routine.
“I had to choose the song and choreograph the whole thing, which was a lot of fun,” she said.
“It is exciting to see something you have put together come off.
“I was really happy with the result.” Wik said she was also pleased with her Energetix girls, who have enjoyed a stellar year, including state gold and national silver medals.
“The older girls had a great routine, which I considered a winning routine,” she said.
“They were among 15 teams, so the competition was very tough, but they completed their routine like a welloiled machine and I am very proud of all of them.” Wik, a former aerobics champion, volunteers her time to coach the Holy Trinity teams.
“I just love the sport, including all the ups and downs,” she said.
“I am very proud to coach these girls.
“I love what I do and I love seeing all their hard work pay off.
“I’d like to thank the school and the girls’ parents for all their support.”