On a whole, how do you feel about your year in gymnastics in 1999? Did you manage to achieve all of your goals?
Yes, definitely. I gained experience and had heaps of fun.

Is it difficult to see the senior gymnasts getting so much attention, with the Worlds and upcoming Olympic Games? How do you feel about that, since you know you don’t have a chance to be there – due to the age requirement?
No way, I’m glad they’re getting some attention. They have achieved so much at Worlds, they deserve some recognition.

Do you agree with the age limit of 16 for senior international competition?
Yes, because it means people aren’t putting too much pressure on gymnasts that aren’t old enough to handle it.

If you could have changed one thing about your gymnastics in 1999, what would it be?
Nothing, I’m happy about last year.

What are you major goals and aims for 2000?
To do well in Nationals, and to compete in the Junior Commonwealth Games.

Have you recently upgraded any of your skills and/or routines for 2000?
No, not yet.

Which competitions do you have scheduled for 2000 so far?
Nationals in February and then Canada in March – Montreal for 10 days then Sarnia for 7.

What have you been up to during the holidays and Christmas?
Having fun and going out.

Do you have any other interesting goals in life for the year 2000?
Doing well in school, sorry not very interesting. Having fun.

Who and what do you consider as your main motivation for continuing the hard training?
Friends and family.

For how long do you anticipate staying in gymnastics?
Until 2004 hopefully.

What do the senior gymnasts in the gym mean to you? How much do they motivate you to achieve bigger and better things? Is there anyone in particular that you look up to?
I look up to all of them I suppose. They’re great friends and inspire me to go places and compete well.