J-Star Gymnastics Hosts Event To Set Handstand Record
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The event will take place at Noel Field in North Adams from noon to 3 p.m. Registration will begin at noon, and participants will have a chance to practice their handstands with some guidance until the big moment at 1 p.m. when everyone will do their best to help break the world handstand record. There also will be food and family-friendly activities including face painting, a bouncy house and air brush tattoos. There will also be performances by Zumba in the Berkshires, a magic show and more.
As part of this year’s National Gymnastics Day on Sept. 17, gymnasts, families, friends and enthusiasts from gymnastics clubs nationwide will kick up their feet in a show of strength for the sport while raising funds for Children’s Miracle Network and celebrating “The Year of the Handstand.”
"I always read about gymnastics clubs doing big events for National Gymnastics Day and I think it's such a great idea. Now that I have a gym of my own, I thought ‘what a great way to get the community involved and aware of the importance of gymnastics,'" said Girard. "Gymnastics encourages physical and mental readiness, development of motor skills, fair play, discipline and sportsmanship. My hope is to raise awareness through this event so that we can turn it into an annual celebration and fundraiser for the Children’s Miracle Network."
Each year, USA Gymnastics celebrates National Gymnastics Day to raise exposure of the sport. Since 2001, gymnastics clubs across the country have raised more than $1.4 million for Children's Miracle Network. The funds raised are distributed to the Children's Miracle Network hospital in the club’s community.
