Olympic Day -- Community Introduction to Olympic Artistic Gymnastics & Exhibition
*The event has already taken place on this date: Sat, 06/20/2015
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Enjoy the opportunity to embrace the Olympic movement and learn more about gymnastics. During the second of the two day's events, come and enjoy a taste of all portions of the Olympic and Paralympic experience at The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester (GTC) in Penfield, NY.
On Saturday 6/20 at 1:00 enjoy the opening ceremony and meet 6-time Paralympic medalist, Bob Balk. Mr. Balk will share his experiences leading to, during and after his Olympic experience. A father of triplets, he has won medals in both the summer and winter games in cross-country skiing as well as pentathalon.
Afterward watch the GTC Junior Olympic Competitive Boys & Girls Team, ages 7-18, demonstrate from beginning thru advanced skills and routines and then enjoy and "work out" in the gym on the Olympic Events, with FREE participation to all ages with a signed waiver. A true OPEN HOUSE, come prepared in comfortable clothing, slip off your shoes and jump, roll and walk in the first footsteps down the Olympic path.
Hosted by The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester, this is the second annual Olympic Day celebration, in conjunction with the International Olympic Committee (IOC) to celebrate the birthday of the Olympics. Located at 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road, Penfield, NY (Rt. 250, North of the 441 intersection), the gym is accessible to all and temperature controlled. Come see the fun your family can have and enjoy a day in the life of an Olympian.
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