YWMC to establish gymnastics training center at Oscar Lasko branch

The YMCA of Greater Brandywine (YGBW) is expanding its gymnastics training center located in the Oscar Lasko YMCA branch in downtown West Chester. The expansion will support the rapidly growing program at the YMCA and will include a custom, full-sized spring floor, a 10-foot tumbling track with raised safety area, two full vault lanes, a permanent preschool set up, additional equipment such as...

YMCA Gymcats wrap up successful season

The YMCA Gymcats at a recent championship The YMCA of Greater Brandywine’s gymnastics team, the Gymcats, who train at the Oscar Lasko YMCA in West Chester, capped off a strong competitive year with a lot of success at the League, State and National Championships. “This has been one of the best seasons,” says Megan Hartman, Head Gymnastics Coach for the YMCA of Greater Brandywine. “All our...

KMC wins PA state championships

The 2016 Pennsylvania USAIGC (United States Association of Independent Gymnastics Clubs) State Championship was held Saturday May 14th and Sunday May 15th at KMC Dance and Gymnastics Center in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. This Championship is the qualification competition to the National Championship in Orlando, Florida. USAIGC President Paul Spadaro, New York, was in attendance for the two-day...

400 gymnasts compete at KMC Sweetheart Invitational

KENNETT SQUARE — Valentine’s Day weekend marked the 3rd Annual KMC Sweetheart Invitational hosted by the KMC USAIGC Girls’ Team. Close to 400 gymnasts representing 17 teams from across the region participated in the popular two-day event. Athletes competed at copper, bronze, silver, gold and platinum levels on four events: balance beam, floor, uneven bars, and vault. Team, individual, and...