Gymnast qualifies to USA Gymnastics TOPs testing

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Neighbors | Submitted.Giana Trolio, a second-grader at West Boulevard Elementary School, has been invited to compete at the TOPS National Testing event in Houston Texas.

USA Gymnastics, the governing body of the sport of gymnastics in the United States, conducted it’s annual state TOPS (Talent Opportunity Program Selection) testings across the county.

The TOPs program is designed to identify young gymnasts who have the ability to excel in the sport. Through a series of tests, the girls vie for an invitation to a special camp to work with its national training staff at the Bela Karolyi’s ranch in Houston, Texas.

There were approximately 3,000 girls from across the country, ages 7-10 years-old, who participated in these testings. Approximately 280 8-10 year-olds will participate in the National Testing at the National Team Training Center in Houston on Oct. 10-12.

Giana Trolio is an 8 year-old National Testing Qualifier. Trolio trains at Youngstown Gymnastics Center in Boardman and is coached by head coach Sandy Sabo and Chad Cleland, along with other support staff at YGC.

Trolio is a second grade student of West Boulevard Elementary school in Boardman, who not only shows excellence in her gymnastics training, but also in her school work. She trains an average of 18 or more hours per week in the gym and maintains excellence in her school work. Her coaches say she is very dedicated, hardworking and very focused for her young age and shows a very promising future in this sport.

Youngstown Gymnastics Center is owned by Scott and Michelle Meli and is located at 5500 Market St. in Boardman. For more information on its gymnastics program, call 330-782-5629.