Countryside Gymnastics Team Sweeps Championship

The bronze-level squad from Flying High gym takes top honors across all levels.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 10:07pm

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A fragmented, cubist-style painting depicting the dynamic movements and energy of a gymnastics competition, with sharp geometric shapes and planes in a vibrant color palette.A community gymnastics program's championship sweep reflects the power of small-town sports clubs to foster talent and team spirit.Countryside Today

The Countryside-based Flying High gymnastics bronze-level team achieved a sweep at the recent USA Gymnastics championship, with their bronze groups winning first place across all three levels of competition: Junior Bronze, Senior Bronze and Combined Level Bronze.

Why it matters

The success of this small-town gymnastics program highlights the strength of community-based sports clubs in developing well-rounded athletes and fostering a supportive environment for youth sports.

The details

The Flying High gymnastics team, based in the town of Countryside, Illinois, dominated the recent USA Gymnastics championship by taking first place in all three bronze-level categories - Junior, Senior, and Combined. The team, which draws members from surrounding towns like La Grange, Western Springs, Burr Ridge and Hinsdale, credits its supportive club community for nurturing the talents of every gymnast.

  • The USA Gymnastics championship took place in April 2026.

The players

Flying High gymnastics team

A community-based gymnastics program located in Countryside, Illinois that trains athletes from surrounding towns.

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The takeaway

This small-town gymnastics program's sweep of the USA Gymnastics championship demonstrates how community-based sports clubs can cultivate well-rounded athletes and a positive team culture, even at the highest levels of competition.