Western National Champions and Xcel Regional Standouts: NCG Girls Shine, Boys Win Big, Earn National Titles and Olympic Training Center Invite
It was a statement weekend for North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids, with athletes delivering at both the regional and national level from April 23 to April 26.
From the Region 1 Xcel Regional Championships in Utah to the Western National Championships in Galveston, Texas, NCG athletes stepped onto some of the most competitive stages in the country and proved they belong.
These meets brought together the best athletes from California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii on the girls' side, and the top gymnasts from the western half of the United States on the boys' side, specifically Levels 6 Junior Elite through Level 9.
Xcel Regionals – Utah (April 23 to April 26)
The Region 1 Xcel Regional Championships were held in Utah and featured top qualifiers from across five western states. Earning a spot at this meet alone is a major accomplishment, and once there, the level of competition is elevated across every event.
NCG Carlsbad (CB) Highlights
Gabi Mello – Xcel Platinum: A dominant all-around performance:
1st Vault (9.45)
2nd Bars (9.3)
1st Beam (9.825)
1st Floor (9.675)
1st All Around (38.25)
Harper Quigley – Xcel Platinum
2nd Vault (9.325)
3rd All Around (37.15)
Jaelyn Ette – Xcel Gold
3rd Vault (9.275)
Nosara Smith – Xcel Platinum
2nd Beam (9.575)
Mikaela Lesan – Xcel Gold
2nd Bars (9.6)
NCG 4S Ranch Highlights
Finley Gundert – Xcel Gold
2nd Vault (9.625)
1st Bars (9.8)
1st Floor (9.575)
Vimarsha Ramesh – Xcel Gold
1st Beam (9.6)
3rd All Around (37.425)
Kathryn Anest – Xcel Platinum
2nd Beam (9.625)
Avery Dorris – Xcel Gold
2nd Beam (9.35)
Allie Cole – Xcel Gold
3rd Bars (9.575)
Mia Davis (4S) – Xcel Platinum
3rd Floor (9.525)
NCG Poway Highlights
Dianne Chen – Xcel Platinum
2nd Bars (9.525)
Western National Championships – Galveston, Texas (April 23 to April 26)
On the boys' side, athletes competed at the Western National Championships, where the top gymnasts from the western half of the United States competed for national titles.
This meet includes athletes from Level 6 Junior Elite through Level 9, making it the highest level of competition outside of Level 10 Nationals.
NCG 4S Ranch and NCG Carlsbad Boys Deliver on the National Stage
Rocket Gundert – Level 6 Junior Elite: Rocket delivered an impressive performance:
1st Floor (9.55)
1st Vault (9.8)
1st High Bar (9.55)
He is now a Western National Champion on Floor, Vault, and High Bar.
Rocket also qualified for the Level 6 Junior Elite National Team and will attend training at the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs from June 28 to July 2, representing NCG on the national stage.
Patrick Purim - Level 6
5th Rings (9.25)
Brandon Kendro – Level 9
1st Floor (12.5)
3rd High Bar (11.55)
Alp Temocin – Level 7
3rd Rings (11.8)
Leadership Perspective
By Daniel Gundert, Owner of North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids, former gymnast, lifelong coach, national gymnastics judge, and father of five competitive gymnasts.
"I am incredibly proud of how our athletes showed up in these environments. These are not local meets. These are the best from multiple states and across the western half of the country, all competing at a very high level.
What stood out to me was the composure. The ability to stay focused, handle pressure, and perform when it counts.
The athlete's performance was special, but it also reflects the culture across our program. When athletes stay consistent, trust their training, and focus on doing their job at the highest level, results like this follow.
We are proud of every athlete who earned the opportunity to compete at this level, the coaches who developed them, and the parents who support us along the way. That alone speaks volumes about their commitment and work ethic."
What's Next for NCG
The postseason continues.
Level 10 National Championships take place May 7-10, and North County Gymnastics & The Gyminny Kids will have both boys and girls athletes representing the program on the national stage in the coming weeks.
Why These Results Matter
These competitions test more than just skill.
They test:
Focus under pressure
Consistency across multiple events
The ability to compete against top athletes from multiple states
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FAQs
What is Xcel Regionals in gymnastics?
Xcel Regionals is a postseason competition where top athletes from each state qualify to compete against the best gymnasts across their region, including California, Arizona, Nevada, Utah, and Hawaii.
What are the Western National Championships?
Western Nationals bring together top boys gymnasts from the western half of the United States, from Level 6 Junior Elite through Level 9, to compete for national titles.
What does it mean to qualify for the Junior Elite National Team?
It means the athlete has reached a high-performance national standard and is invited to train with other top athletes in the country.
Where is the Olympic Training Center located?
The U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center in Colorado Springs hosts elite athletes for national-level training.
What is next after Regionals and Western Nationals?
The next step is Level 10 Nationals in early May, where top athletes compete at the highest level of the season.
