Crete Gymnastics Club

Crete’s multitalented Nadine Jaeger 🥳 Proud to have you in our “tribe” ❤️

Namibia Heads to the African Championships!
Our Trampoline Gymnastics team has officially departed for the African Championships in Tshwane, South Africa! ✈️

The team, led by Nadine Jaeger (Team Manager & Judge), alongside coaches Immanuel Kooper (Junior) and Vesselin Kostin (Senior), includes athletes:

✨ Isanrie Dreyer
✨ Victoria Jansen
✨ Jessica Schlabitz
✨ Noa Lofty-Eaton

After podium training on 4 May, the team is ready to compete on 5 May, with finals taking place on 6 May for those who qualify.

This is a young team with incredible potential, and we are so proud of their hard work, dedication, and commitment 💪

👏 Join us in wishing them the best of luck as they represent Namibia on the African stage!

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Most parents think kids quit sports because they get “lazy” or “lose interest.” 😔

But the truth is much deeper.

Sometimes kids quit because the pressure becomes too much. Too much pressure from coaches. Too much pressure from parents. Too much pressure from themselves. Sport stops being fun… and starts feeling like a job. When a child feels scared to fail every day, quitting can feel like the only escape.

Sometimes kids quit because they stop believing in themselves. One bad competition. One mistake. One embarrassing moment in front of others. Confidence is fragile, especially when they’re young. In gymnastics, I’ve seen talented kids quit—not because they weren’t good enough… but because mentally, they felt broken.

As parents, your words matter more than you think. Kids don’t always remember the score… but they remember how you made them feel after practice and competition. Build confidence. Build joy. Build love for the sport first. Because when kids love the process… they stay in the game longer. ❤️🏆

Well done to the Juniors 🥳🥳

So proud of our girls!! ❤️

Namibian Artistic Gymnastics African Championships Team Update – Arrival & Preparation

The Namibian Artistic Gymnastics Team began their journey with their departure from Windhoek on Monday, marking the start of an exciting and important international competition experience. The team traveled via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport, where they were accommodated overnight in a luxurious hotel. This brief stop provided the athletes and coaches with an opportunity to rest and recover before continuing their journey.

Early the following morning, the team returned to the airport for the next leg of their trip—a four-hour flight to Yaoundé, Cameroon. Upon arrival, they were transported by bus to their accommodation. After settling in and having lunch, the team proceeded to the competition venue for their first official session.

Despite some understandable fatigue from travel and initial nerves, the athletes embraced the opportunity to participate in an open training session. During this time, they completed their accreditation process and had the chance to reconnect with fellow gymnasts and teams from other countries, as well as reunite with friends made throughout their gymnastics journeys. The atmosphere was both welcoming and motivating.

Importantly, the team had their first experience on the competition apparatus and responded very positively. All gymnasts reported satisfaction with the equipment, which is a key factor in building confidence ahead of competition.

Looking ahead, the team is preparing for podium training scheduled for tomorrow. The day will begin with the Women’s Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) senior division, followed by the Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (MAG) senior athletes. The WAG junior gymnasts will then take to the floor, with the MAG juniors concluding the day’s schedule in the evening.

The team remains optimistic and focused, with hopes for a smooth and successful podium training day as they continue their preparations for competition.

Every champion started with a single leap and a choice to try again. There were days the falls outweighed the wins, days it felt easier to quit—but the ones who keep going are the ones who rise.
You don’t need perfection. You just need persistence, patience, and belief in the process.