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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.

❄️ TRYumph Level 4 — Age 12 & 13 Athletes Shine at the Winter Classic! 💙🤸‍♀️

A fantastic first qualifier for our Level 4 Age 12 & 13 girls — strong basics, beautiful routines, and the courage to perform with confidence.
We are so proud of each of you! ✨🤸‍♀️

🌟 AGE 13

Neve

🥈 Vault – 2nd
🥈 Bars – 2nd
4️⃣ Beam – 4th
🥈 Floor – 2nd
🥈 All-Around – 2nd
Neve brought elegance and consistency to every event — a beautifully balanced performance! 💙

🌟 AGE 13

Mae

6️⃣ Vault – 6th
🥉 Bars – 3rd
🥉 Beam – 3rd
🥉 Floor – 3rd
4️⃣ All-Around – 4th
Mae delivered confident, expressive routines with three podium finishes — amazing work! 💫

🌟 AGE 12

Alyssa

🥇 Vault – 1st
🥉 Bars – 3rd
🥇 Beam – 1st
🥉 Floor – 3rd
🥈 All-Around – 2nd
Alyssa competed with power and precision, shining with two event titles and so much confidence! ✨

🌟 AGE 12

Stella

🥉 Vault – 3rd
4️⃣ Bars – 4th
🥉 Beam – 3rd
4️⃣ Floor – 4th
4️⃣ All-Around – 4th
Stella showed beautiful focus and steady improvement across all events — a strong start to the season! 🤸‍♀️

💙 A True TRYumph Team

The girls encouraged one another, lifted each other up, and showed incredible team spirit throughout the meet.
TRYumph strong, together. 💙🤸‍♀️
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #level4 #confidence #competition #success @aimgymca

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🏆 Podiums, Progress & Power — First Qualifier Success!
✨ Strong Start at the First Qualifier! ✨
Our Level 3 Age 13 and Level 4 Ages 10 and 14 athletes opened their season with confidence, determination, and beautiful performances. We are incredibly proud of them! 💙🤸‍♀️🤸‍♂️

🌟 Sasha — Level 4, Age 10

🥇 1st All-Around Champion!
Sasha swept the podium with 1st place on Vault, Bars, Beam, and Floor — a phenomenal performance in the Age 10 category! 💙🔥

🌟 Chloe — Level 4, Age 14

🥈2nd All-Around
• Vault – 🥇 1st place
• Bars – 5th place
• Beam – 6th place
• Floor – 🥈 2nd place

A beautiful and steady showing from Chloe in the Age 14 category! ✨

🌟 Mya — Level 3, Age 13

🥈 2nd All-Around!
• Vault – 🥇 1st place
• Bars – 5th place
• Beam – 🥈 2nd place
• Floor – 🥈 2nd place

A powerful and consistent performance from Mya in the Age 13 category! 💙💫

✨ Congratulations to all three athletes on an excellent first qualifier!
Your hard work and passion shined on every event — this is just the beginning. 💙🔥🤸‍♀️

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #gymnastics #competition #strong #proud @aimgymca

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✨ Level 3 — Ages 11 & 9 Shine at Their First Qualifier! 💙🤸‍♀️

Our Level 3 athletes delivered confidence, power, and beautiful routines at their season debut — and we couldn’t be prouder! ✨🤸‍♀️

🌟 Age 11 — TRYumph Triple Podium Sweep!

Our Age 11 girls impressed with three all-around podiums — a wonderful start to the season! 💙✨

Allison Klement
🥇 1st All-Around
• Vault – 🥈 2nd
• Bars – 🥇 1st
• Beam – 🥇 1st
• Floor – 🥇 1st

Amelia Messam
🥇 1st All-Around
• Vault – 🥈 2nd
• Bars – 5th
• Beam – 🥇 1st
• Floor – 🥈 2nd

Isabel Landry
🥇 1st All-Around
• Vault – 4th
• Bars – 🥇 1st
• Beam – 🥉 3rd
• Floor – 🥇 1st

Three all-around champions — strong, focused, and ready for an amazing season ahead! 💫💙

🌟 Age 9

Andreanne Pearson
🥉 3rd All-Around
• Vault – 6th
• Bars – 🥉 3rd
• Beam – 🥈 2nd
• Floor – 🥉 3rd

A beautiful Level 3 debut for Andreanne — poised, determined, and full of potential! 💙✨

We are incredibly proud of all our Level 3 athletes. What a start to the season! 🤸‍♀️💫
#TRYumphGymnasticsAcademy #Level3 #gymnastics #proud #champions @aimgymca

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✨ Level 6 Winter Classic Qualifier @aimgymca —Ages 13, 15/16 & 17+ Shine! ❄️🤸‍♀️💙

Our Level 6 athletes across three age categories opened their season with power, precision, and standout performances at the Winter Classic Qualifier! ✨🔥

🌟 Level 6 — Age 13

🥇 Maryam Sharaf – 1st All-Around 🏆
• Vault 🥇 • Bars 🥇 • Beam 🥇 • Floor 🥇
A dominant sweep and a phenomenal debut! 💥💙

Christina Melnik – 4th All-Around
• Vault 4th • Bars 🥈 • Beam (8th) • Floor (4th)
Strong routines and a confident start! 🤩💪

🌟 Level 6 — Age 15/16

🥈 Addison Steeves – 2nd All-Around 🥈
• Vault 🥇 • Bars 4th• Beam 🥇• Floor 🥈

Elegant, consistent, and powerful — a beautiful start to the season! ✨🔥

🌟 Level 6 — Age 17+

🥈 Olivia White – 2nd All-Around 🥈
• Vault 🥇 • Bars 🥈 • Beam 🥉• Floor 🥇
✨ Poised, confident, and elevating her performance with beautiful execution! 💫💙

We are incredibly proud of these Level 6 girls — their hard work is already shining through! ✨💙

#TRYumphGymnasticsAcademy #girlspower #winterclassic #gymnastics #amazing

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Level 6 Athletes (Ages 10, 12 & 14) Shine at the Winter Classic! ❄️✨

A huge congratulations to our amazing Level 6 athletes in the 10, 12 & 14 age categories—all competing in this level for the very first time! They brought courage, beautiful upgrades, and big TRYumph energy to the floor. We are SO proud of them! 💙🤸‍♀️🌟

⭐️ Level 6 – Age 12
Stella Bissonette
🥇 1st All-Around
• Vault – 🥇 1st
• Bars – 🥇 1st
• Beam – 🥇 1st
• Floor – 🥇 1st
A gold sweep — what an incredible debut! ✨💛🤩

⭐️ Level 6 – Age 14
Kayla Zeleniets-Mills
6️⃣ 6th All-Around
• Vault – 🎖️ 4th
• Bars – 🎖️ 5th
• Beam – 🎖️ 6th
• Floor – 🎖️ 6th
A strong and steady first meet at Level 6 — amazing work, Kayla! 💙💪✨

⭐️ Level 6 – Age 10
Sofia Church
🏅 5th All-Around
• Vault – 🥇 1st
• Bars – 🎖️ 5th
• Beam – 🎖️ 6th
• Floor – 🎖️ 5th
An outstanding start for Sofia — powerful vault, confident routines, and big smiles! 🤸‍♀️💛🌟

💙 TRYumph Proud
Their first time at Level 6 — and they rose to the challenge with heart, determination, and true TRYumph spirit. This is just the beginning… and the season is looking BRIGHT! ❄️🔥✨ 
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #gymnastics #strong #competition #proud @aimgymca

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⭐🤸‍♀️ TRYumph Level 8 Kicks Off the Season! 🤸‍♀️⭐

First qualifier of the year and the first time our athletes compete at this level — and they showed up with upgraded skills, determination, and a strong foundation to build on. 💙🔥
A great start, and it only gets better from here!
🔵 AGE 13–14

🥈 Hadleigh — 2nd All Around
	•	Vault: 4th
	•	Bars: 🥈 2nd
	•	Beam: 🥇 1st
	•	Floor: 🥉 3rd

Charlotte — 6th All Around
	•	Vault: 7th
	•	Bars: 5th
	•	Beam: 5th
	•	Floor: 5th

🔵 AGE 15+

Finley — 8th All Around
	•	Vault: 4th
	•	Bars: 8th
	•	Beam: 6th
	•	Floor: 6th

🎉 Great job, Level 8!
The season has officially begun — strong upgrades, strong spirit, and so much potential ahead! 💙✨

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #Gymnastics #Level8 #competition #proud

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⭐🤸‍♀️ TRYumph Level 5 Launches the Season in Style! 🤸‍♀️⭐

What an amazing start to the season for our TRYumph Level 5 athletes! Beautiful performances, strong placements, and so much confidence on the competition floor. We are SO proud of this team! 💙✨

🔵 AGE 13

🥈 Sophia — 2nd All Around
	•	🥈 Vault: 2nd
	•	🥉 Bars: 3rd
	•	Beam: 4th
	•	🥈 Floor: 2nd

🥉 Eliana — 3rd All Around
	•	Vault: 6th
	•	🥈 Bars: 2nd
	•	🥇 Beam: 1st
	•	Floor: 4th

🔵 AGE 12

Margot — 5th All Around
	•	Vault: 4th
	•	Bars: 5th
	•	🥉 Beam: 3rd
	•	Floor: 4th

🔵 AGE 14+

🥈 Aimee — 2nd All Around
	•	Vault: 3rd
	•	🥈 Bars: 2nd
	•	🥉 Beam: 3rd
	•	🥇 Floor: 1st

🥉 Mary — 3rd All Around 🎉🎂
	•	🥇 Vault: 1st
	•	🥈 Bars: 2nd
	•	🥈 Beam: 2nd
	•	Floor: 5th

✨ Special shoutout to Mary who competed on her birthday! 🎂🤸‍♀️💙

🎉 Amazing job, girls!

A powerful start to the season — confidence, focus, teamwork, and beautiful gymnastics. We can’t wait for the next one! 💙✨

#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #strong #gymnasticscompetition #start #proud

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On Friday, we had an amazing visit from the Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group!
Over 30 excited kids explored ninja, gymnastics, and fencing at TRYumph — pure energy, teamwork, and fun!

We’re grateful for this collaboration and can’t wait to welcome you back! 🤸‍♂️⚔️💪
#tryumphgymnasticsacademy #ottawa #fieldtrip #funactivities #💙 

Vendredi, nous avons accueilli le Glebe Neighbourhood Activities Group !
Plus de 30 jeunes ont découvert le ninja, la gymnastique et l’escrime à TRYumph — énergie, esprit d’équipe et plaisir au rendez-vous !

Merci pour cette belle collaboration — au plaisir de vous revoir ! 🤸‍♀️⚔️💪

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