59th Annual QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics Championships

The 59th Annual QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics Championships took centre stage on Tuesday 1 April, hosted by Clayfield College in a celebration of strength, skill and school pride.

With over a hundred gymnasts from across the association coming together to compete, the day was filled with remarkable performances, inspiring leadership and unwavering team spirit.

Session One set the tone for the day with the youngest gymnasts delivering confident and composed routines full of energy and determination. Congratulations to Brisbane Girls Grammar School, who claimed both the Year 7 i and Year 7 ii pennants, and to the host school, Clayfield College, who took out the D Grade title. What an impressive debut from our newest competitors.

As the competition progressed, Session Two lit up the arena. A and Open Grade gymnasts delivered performances of the highest calibre, captivating spectators with their precision and flair. Congratulations to St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School, winners of the A Grade pennant, and to Clayfield College, who secured the Open Grade title with poise and power.

The Championships came to a thrilling conclusion in Session Three, as our B and C Grade athletes rose to the occasion and performed with pride and passion. Clayfield College ended the day on a high, taking home both final pennants and sealing a remarkable all-round team performance. Their success across multiple grades was a testament to the dedication, depth and unity of their program.

Among the many highlights of the day were the outstanding individual performances in the Open Division. To be recognised as the highest-scoring gymnast on an apparatus in this category is an extraordinary achievement. Congratulations to the following athletes who delivered standout routines under pressure:

Vault – Grace Webb, Clayfield College – 10.00
Uneven Bars – Grace Webb, Clayfield College – 10.00
Beam – Melody Chambers, Brisbane Girls Grammar School – 9.800
Floor – Iara Chaves, Clayfield College – 9.875

QGSSSA would also like to acknowledge the student leaders who proudly served as Artistic Gymnastics Captains throughout the 2025 season. Their leadership and commitment were evident across the Championships and throughout the season.

• Brisbane Girls Grammar School – Alara Akbiyik (Dii), Isabella Feltham (Dii)
• Clayfield College – Grace Webb (Open), Kayden Fields (C Grade)
• Moreton Bay College – Ruby Walker (Open)
• Somerville House – Charlotte Jenvey (Open), Jemima Najman (B Grade)
• St Aidan’s Anglican Girls’ School – Manon Cuthbert (Open)
• St Hilda’s School – Anneliese Clarke (Open)
• St Margaret’s Anglican Girls School – Kaleija Tucker (A Grade)

Congratulations to all captains on their dedication and leadership both on and off the competition floor.

A championship of this calibre is only possible with the support of many individuals working tirelessly behind the scenes. QGSSSA extends its sincere thanks to the 19 judges who gave their time, focus and expertise across the day. We would also like to acknowledge the contributions of Nicki Robbins from Premier Gymnastics, John Mitchell from Delta Gymnastics and Chuck Smith from Control Section for their invaluable roles in ensuring the smooth delivery of the event.

Finally, a heartfelt thank you to Gymnastics Queensland for their continued support of the QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics Championships. Together, we delivered another unforgettable day of celebration, competition and camaraderie in girls’ sport.

Congratulations once again to all athletes, staff and supporters on a wonderful championship.

For all of the results from the 2025 QGSSSA Artistic Gymnastics Championships, please visit the artistic gymnastics page.