Gymnastics, Fencing, Ninja & More in Ottawa

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Alina Florea - Owner & Gymnastics Head Coach

Alina Florea is a former Romanian gymnast and National level coach (1993-1999). She coached Andreea Raducan, former member of the Romanian National Olympic Team and Olympic Champion in 2000.

Alina has a Bachelor of Physical Education and Sport and a bachelor’s degree in teaching. Certified as a NCCP Level IV WAG coach, she has coached both provincial and national level athletes in Ontario since 2003. Alina built and managed a strong High Performance Program in Ottawa and counts many Provincial, Eastern Canadian, and even a National Champion amongst her athletes. The program developed by Alina ensures continuous development and success for her athletes.

 

Paul ApSimon - Owner & Fencing Head Coach

The TRYumph/Ottawa Fencing Club operates under the direction of Head Coach Paul ApSimon who is a certified level 4 coach (ACD – Advanced Coaching Diploma). Paul was the team leader and foil coach for the 2000, 2012, 2016 and 2020 Canadian Olympic Fencing teams. He helped the women’s foil team to Canada’s first ever Gold medal in Women’s Fencing at the Pan Am Games in Toronto. Most recently, Paul coached Eleanor Harvey to Canada’s best ever result at the Olympic Games: a seventh place finish.

Beam Conditioning That Transfers:

Hip drive.
Glute strength.
Shoulder control.
Clean takeoff mechanics.

If your leaps aren’t improving…
check the conditioning.

Train what transfers. 💙🔥
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy 
#gymnastics #beam #conditioning #activeflexibility

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🤸‍♀️ I LOVE GYMNASTICS WEEK 🤸‍♂️

This week we’re celebrating all the reasons our athletes LOVE gymnastics!

Because gymnastics is…

✨ Cartwheels and giggles
✨ Flips and friendships
✨ Learning something new every week
✨ Feeling proud after trying something hard
✨ Growing stronger and braver every day

It’s not just about skills.
It’s about confidence.
It’s about movement.
It’s about having FUN while getting stronger.

From tiny jumps to big smiles — we love watching our gymnasts shine in the gym every single day. ✨

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #ilovegymnastics #ottawakids #gymnasticsfun #activekids 💙❤️💚

🤸‍♀️ SEMAINE J’AIME LA GYM 🤸‍♂️💙

Cette semaine, on célèbre toutes les raisons pour lesquelles nos athlètes AIMENT la gymnastique !

La gym, c’est…

✨ Des roues et des éclats de rire
✨ Des sauts et de nouvelles amitiés
✨ Apprendre quelque chose de nouveau chaque semaine
✨ Être fier(e) après avoir essayé quelque chose de difficile
✨ Devenir plus fort(e) et plus courageux(se) chaque jour

La gymnastique, ce n’est pas seulement des mouvements.
C’est la confiance.
C’est le plaisir.
C’est bouger, s’amuser et grandir.

Des petits sauts aux grands sourires — on adore voir nos gymnastes briller dans le gymnase chaque jour.

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🥷💙 I LOVE NINJA 

It’s I Love My Sport Week… and our Ninjas know exactly why they love it.

💥 Climbing higher
💥 Swinging farther
💥 Jumping bigger
💥 Conquering obstacles
💥 Getting stronger every single week

Ninja is more than obstacle courses.
It’s confidence. It’s courage. It’s grit.
It’s learning to fall… and try again.

At TRYumph, our Ninjas don’t just play — they build strength, balance, agility, and fearless determination.

And that’s why we LOVE NINJA. 🔥💙

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #ilovemysport #tryumphninjaottawa #ottawakids #ninjastrong 🥷🔥

J’AIME LE NINJA 💙❤️💚

C’est la semaine J’aime mon sport… et nos Ninjas savent exactement pourquoi ils l’adorent.

💥 Grimper plus haut
💥 Se balancer plus loin
💥 Sauter plus fort
💥 Surmonter des obstacles
💥 Devenir plus forts chaque semaine

Le Ninja, ce n’est pas seulement un parcours d’obstacles.
C’est la confiance. Le courage. La détermination.
C’est apprendre à tomber… et recommencer.

Chez TRYumph, nos Ninjas ne font pas que s’amuser —
ils développent leur force, leur agilité, leur équilibre et leur esprit combatif.

Et c’est pour ça qu’on AIME LE NINJA. 🔥

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💙 Mock Meet Mode: Activated ❤️💚

Last weekend, our Pre-Competitive Level 1–2 athletes and our Xcel Team stepped onto the floor for their first mock meet of the season at #tryumphgymnasticsacademy 

This was their first full competition run-through — leotards on, routines ready, nerves real, focus locked in.

They practiced:
✔️ Saluting the judges
✔️ Competing in order
✔️ Managing nerves
✔️ Performing complete routines under pressure

Every routine was a step forward. Every correction was a lesson. Every turn was preparation.

Next stop: Cornwall — their first official competition of the season next week. 💙🔥

We are proud of their courage, focus, and growth. The work is showing.

Cornwall, we’re coming ready.
#gymnastics #competition #ready #tryumphstrong

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Our Level 8 and Level 9 athletes competed at the Corona Qualifier this weekend, showing resilience under pressure and taking valuable lessons from every routine.

💙 Level 8 – Kennedey Ryan
A steady, confident competition from start to finish.
🥉 All-Around
🥇 Bars
🥉 Beam
🥉 Floor
5️⃣ Vault

💙 Level 8 – Hadleigh Campbell
6️⃣ All-Around
6️⃣ Vault
6️⃣ Bars
6️⃣ Beam
5️⃣ Floor

💙 Level 8 – Finley Rosales
7️⃣ All-Around
5️⃣ Vault
7️⃣ Bars
4️⃣ Floor

💙 Level 9 – Ella Colledge
🥉 All-Around
🥈 Vault
🥉 Bars
🥈 Beam
🥉 Floor

Kennedey delivered a composed and steady meet. For the others, there were clear highlights, tough moments, and important lessons taken home. Resilience is built in meets like this.

We adjust. We improve. We come back stronger. 💙❤️💚🔥

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #strong #resilience #unshaken #competition

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Level 6 (Age 13) Maryam Sharaf and Level 6 (Age 10) Sofia Church delivered sharp technique, clean execution, and confident routines at the 2nd Qualifier of the season hosted by Corona Gymnastics. 💙

Preparation showed in every detail.

💙 Maryam Sharaf – Level 6 (13 yrs)
🥇 Vault
🥇 Bars
🥇 Beam
🥇 Floor
🥇 All-Around

💙 Sofia Church – Level 6 (10 yrs)
🥈 Vault
🥉 Bars
5️⃣ Beam
6️⃣ Floor
4️⃣ All-Around

Built on fundamentals. Performed with precision. Proven in competition. 💙❤️💚🔥
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #workhard #perform #achieve #gymnastics

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Level 6 (12+) Makes Their Mark at Corona 💙🔥

Stella Bissonette, Addison Steeves & Olivia White competed yesterday at the 2nd Qualifier hosted by Corona Gymnastics, representing TRYumph with heart, determination, and a strong competitive spirit.

💙 Stella Bissonette
🥇 Vault
5️⃣ Bars
🥇 Beam
🥉 Floor
🥈 All-Around

💙 Addison Steeves
4️⃣ Vault
7️⃣ Bars
🥉 Beam
4️⃣ Floor
4️⃣ All-Around

💙 Olivia White
🥉 Vault
6️⃣ Bars
5️⃣ Beam
🥉 Floor
5️⃣ All-Around

We are very proud of the effort, composure, and determination they brought to the competition floor. 

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #competitionmode #passion #hardwork #proud

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WHAT A PERFORMANCE. 💙

LEVEL 5 COMMANDS THE PODIUM

2nd Qualifier – Corona Gymnastics

Our Level 5 athletes (Ages 12–15) delivered a performance that left no doubt.

They went 1️⃣–2️⃣–3️⃣ ALL-AROUND.

Incredible execution. Competitive presence. Total control.

We are beyond proud.

🥇 💙Aimee Dumoulin (2011) – 1st All-Around 

🥇 Vault
🥇 Beam
🥈 Floor
4️⃣ Bars

🥈 ❤️ Eliana Taheri (2013) – 2nd All-Around 

🥇 Bars
🥉 Floor
4️⃣ Beam
6️⃣ Vault

🥉 Sophia Bing (2013) – 3rd All-Around 

🥈 Vault
🥉 Bars
4️⃣ Floor
5️⃣ Beam

💚Mary Tang (2012) – 5th All-Around 

4️⃣ Vault
5️⃣ Bars
5️⃣ Floor
7️⃣ Beam

1️⃣ 2️⃣ 3️⃣ All-Around at a qualifier.

This is preparation meeting opportunity.
This is confidence under pressure.
This is TRYumph. 💙❤️💚🔥
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy 
#champions 
#podium 
#proud 
#✨

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