06/22/2026
π USTA NATIONALS 2026 π
What. A. Week.
This team traveled to Nationals and represented Elite Athletics QC in a way that every coach could be proud of. The medals, placements, championships, and mandates are incredible, but what stands out the most is the growth weβve watched happen all season long.
β¨ TEAM ACHIEVEMENTS β¨
π₯ 2ND PLACE OVERALL β SUB ADVANCED GIRLS DOUBLE MINI
(Lauren Sommers, Kaia Carter & Anna Adamson)
π₯ 2ND PLACE OVERALL β SUB ADVANCED GIRLS TUMBLING
(Lauren Sommers, Kaia Carter & Anna Adamson)
π NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
β’ Lauren N. β Advanced Double Mini
β’ Lauren S. β Sub Advanced Double Mini
β’ Kaia β Sub Advanced Double Mini
β’ Kaia β Sub Advanced Tumbling
β’ Cashton β Intermediate Double Mini
β’ Cashton β Intermediate Trampoline
β’ Kollyns β Novice Trampoline
πMANDATES EARNED
To Elite:
β Lauren N. (Double Mini)
To Advanced:
β Kaia (Trampoline, Double Mini & Tumbling)
β Anna (Trampoline & Double Mini)
β Lauren S. (Double Mini & Tumbling)
To Sub Advanced:
β June (Trampoline & Double Mini)
β Cashton (Trampoline & Double Mini)
β Zaida (Double Mini)
To Intermediate:
β Kollyns (Trampoline)
To Novice:
β Aurora (Double Mini)
β Cora (Double Mini)
Now, onto our flight placements! π€©
TRAMPOLINE
Elite
β Lauren N. β 4th Place
Sub Advanced
π₯ Kaia β 1st Place
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Anna β 6th Place
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Lauren S. β 4th Place
Intermediate
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Lottie β 6th Place
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Zaida β 6th Place
π₯ June β 2nd Place
π₯ Cashton β 1st Place (National Champion)
Novice
π₯ Kollyns β 1st Place (National Champion)
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Cannon β 6th Place
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Charley β 4th Place
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Harlyn β 6th Place
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Cora β 7th Place
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Aurora β 6th Place
Beginner
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Kordella β 6th Place
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Lenny β 7th Place
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Maizie β 7th Place
βΈ»
DOUBLE MINI
Advanced
π₯ Lauren N. β 1st Place (National Champion)
Sub Advanced
π₯ Lauren S. β 1st Place (National Champion)
π₯ Anna β 3rd Place
π₯ Kaia β 1st Place (National Champion)
Intermediate
π
Lottie β 4th Place
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Zaida β 4th Place
π
June β 9th Place
π₯ Cashton β 1st Place (National Champion)
Novice
π
Cannon β 5th Place
Beginner
π
Sadie β 6th Place
π₯ Aurora β 3rd Place
π₯ Cora β 1st Place
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Harlyn β 6th Place
βΈ»
TUMBLING
Sub Advanced
π₯ Kaia β 1st Place (National Champion)
π₯ Lauren S. β 2nd Place
Intermediate
π
Kennedy β 4th Place
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Zaida β 7th Place
Novice
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June β 6th Place
Sub Novice
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Aurora β 7th Place
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Cora β 9th Place
π₯ Top Overall Finishes
* Kaia β 4th Overall out of 39 (Trampoline)
* Lauren S. β 7th Overall out of 29 (Trampoline)
* Anna β 5th Overall out of 57 (Double Mini)
* Zaida β 10th Overall out of 44 (Double Mini)
* Kennedy β 8th Overall out of 26 (Tumbling)
* June β 8th Overall out of 44 (Trampoline)
* Aurora β 7th Overall out of 56 (Double Mini)
* Cora β 5th Overall out of 56 (Double Mini)
The amount of athletes automatically moving up divisions is incredible and a direct reflection of the hard work theyβve put in all season long.
β€οΈ YOUR COACHβS CORNER FOR OUR NATIONAL TEAMβ€οΈ
Lenny β We are so proud of your attention to detail lately and the way youβve been working your connections. The little things matter and youβre starting to see that.
Kordella β We are so proud of you for starting to use your muscles and trusting your body. Your growth throughout this season has been amazing to watch.
Maizie β Watching you become a performer has been incredible. Your confidence continues to grow every time you step onto the floor.
Sadie β We are proud of the way you push yourself. Even when things donβt go exactly how you planned, you keep your head high and carry yourself like a champion.
Cora β Your ability to use and control your body has improved tremendously. The growth is obvious and SO exciting.
Harlyn β Your mental toughness continues to grow in this crazy sport. The grit youβre developing is going to take you far.
Aurora β Your spice is unmatched. Youβre a little sneak attacker, coming up on people, and we absolutely live for your quiet competitiveness.
Kollyns β Your work ethic is unbelievable. The amount youβve accomplished in such a short period of time is INSANE.
June β We are so proud of your ability to stay committed to a sport you TRULY love. Watching your journey has been so special.
Zaida β Your determination is next level. Competing with a bloody nose and running straight to the next event is elite athlete behavior.
Kennedy β Your hard work is showing up in every performance. Keep going. Youβre capable of great things.
Lauren S. β Your drive and determination inspire not only your teammates but your coaches as well. You NEVER stop pushing, you never have.
Anna β Youβve been putting in some hard training and itβs showing. Your ability to flip that switch into competition mode has improved tremendously.
Kaia β Knowing when to push and how to push isnβt easy. Youβre a battler and your success reflects it.
Cannon β Your mental growth has been incredible. Youβre beginning to understand your body and trust yourself and it shows.
Cashton β Youβve battled through a lot this season, but literally nobody would ever know. No matter what gets thrown at you, you continue to come out stronger on the other side.
Lottie β Your ability to step up and perform when youβre unsure is inspiring. Your mental toughness continues to grow every competition.
Charley β Your jumping ability is insane, especially when you trust yourself and let your body do its thing. The attention to detail in your skills continues to set you apart.
Lauren N. β Your ability to put emotions aside and focus on the task at hand is inspiring. Youβre becoming mentally tougher every competition and it shows.
To all of our athletes, thank you for trusting us. To our parents, thank you for the miles, the hotels, the early mornings, the late nights, and the unwavering support.
Nationals is over, but this team is just getting started. β€οΈπ¦
Now for USAG Gymnastics Championships to start for our Uppers!
