How do you feel about how you did in the year 2000?
I was pretty disappointed with the Nationals, because I was training much better beforehand and I could have made the Squad even if I had had one less fall - out of 4 falls - a disastrous comp!! But I was happy with my results at the Bluewater in Canada, and the experience that I had over there.

Did you achieve all of the goals that you set out at the start of the year?
My main goal was to make the Olympic squad and to get some more competition experience at the trials and overseas, so no I didn't.

What do you consider your biggest achievement this year, so far?
My pb in Sarnia at the Bluewater Invitational - AA score of 34.90, and 9.025 on floor. Also my pb on vault at National Clubs of 8.90 (start value - 9.3) and my pb beam score of (9.15).

Many feel that you should have been on the Australian National Team in 2000, and been allowed to compete at such competitions as the Australian Olympic Trials. How did you feel about this, and did it just motivate you to train that much harder?
As I said, I was very disapointed with that outcome, but it made me realise that nothing in gymnastics gets handed to you on a silver platter - you have to work for everything, and sometimes you only get one chance.

How do you feel going into 2001?
It's going to be interesting to see how the new code works out, and hopefully I can put in a better comp at this years Nationals. I'd also love to get a new floor routine and compete some new and different skills.

What are your major goals and aims for next year?
Definitely the top ten at Nationals, but I haven't seen the competition calendar yet.

Have you recently upgraded any of your skills and/or routines, or are you working on anything new?
I'm working on a few new things but mostly just seeing which skills will work for me from the new code.

Do you have any competitions planned for 2001 so far?
Nationals!!

Did you get to go to the Olympic Games in Sydney? If so, what did you see, and how did you enjoy it?
Yep, I went to see the team qualifiers and I got to see the session with AUS, USA, CHN, FRA, ITA and also the night with the Spanish team and individuals. The atmosphere was great and we had really good seats so I had heaps of fun and took loads of pics!

Have you been doing anything else exciting in your life lately?
No time! Exams are coming up.....

What do you hope the year of 2001 holds for you?
Hopefully more competition experience, no injuries, and I want to enjoy my gymnastics.