Our History
In Flight was founded in 2004 as a mobile gymnastics program servicing; Daycares, Private Schools, Cheer leading Squads, After School Programs and Several Private Organizations. As there was a need for a stationary site for skill development, we landed in the Decatur/Lithonia area at Browns Mill Recreation Center (2006) and helped the youth in the community “Reach for the Stars”!
2006-2007
- We began competing with 1 competition and with only 3 gymnasts this year.
- In April, we had our First Annual End of the Year Recital. All of our Lady Bugs and Butterflies had a blast!
- Added Circus Arts Classes
2007-08
- Our team grew to 10 Competitive gymnasts and 7 Pre Team Gymnasts.
- Several of our girls qualified for State Championships and placed All-Around.
- First Annual Maxam Challenge Competition
2008-09
- New In Flight Gymnastics Exhibition Team. This team consisted of former competitive gymnasts, current competitors and pre team gymnasts. We visited local schools and YMCA’s to give the girls a chance to show off their skills in a fun and exciting way.
- Our competitive season was our best yet, 70% of our competitive team qualified for state!
2009-10
- Moved into our very own facility!
- All of our Level 2 & 3 Gymnasts qualified for State Championships and performed very well.
- 6 out of 9 of our Prep Opt Gymnasts qualified for Nationals held in Orlando, FL
2010-11
- All of our Gymnasts qualified for State Championships!!!
- In Flight Gymnast, Ashlee Williams, was named the 2011 Level 3 State Beam Champion!
- 13 of our Gymnasts competed in the SEC-AAU Regional Competition held in Charlotte, NC.
- 3 out of the 4 awarded Level 3 – All American Awards were earned by In Flight Gymnasts: Nya Foster (Vault) and Jordan Leverette (Beam and Floor).
- 11 Gymnasts Qualified for the AAU National Competition in Orlando, FL. We had 5 – 2nd Place Champions and several Gymnasts placed in the top 5 of their age group!!!
- In Flight Youth Circus Troupe performed alongside ELEMENT for several events including Atlanta’s High Museum for the Salvedore Dali Opening!!!
2011-12
- Once again, the entire In Flight Team Qualified for State!!!
- Our Prep Opt Beginner Team placed 4th in the State!
- Jordan Leverette placed 1st All-Around and on 3 out of 4 events at State Championships! (Age 8)
- Teri Hiley placed 1st on Vault at State Championships in her Age Group! (Age 11)
- Camryn Graham Placed 1st on Vault at State Championships in her Age Group! (Age 10)
- Kyla Little Placed 1st on Uneven Bars at State Championships in her Age Group! (Age 10)
- 7 of our Gymnasts competed in the SEC-AAU Regional Competition held in Ft. Myers, FL.
- All 7 of our Modified Optional Gymnasts qualified for the National Competition.
- The Youth Ensemble performed for the Piedmont Hospital Medical Foundation.
- We hosted our 1st Annual A Starry Night Jr Gala…it was a huge success! See video on the Take Flight Page
2012-13
- Nyla Loyd placed 1st All-Around and on 4 out of 4 events at State Championships! (Age 7)
- Camryn Graham Placed 1st on Balance Beam and Floor at State Championships in her Age Group! (Age 11)
- Kyla Little Placed 1st on Uneven Bars at State Championships in her Age Group! (Age 11)
- 5 of our Gymnasts have qualified to compete in the SEC-AAU Regional Competition held in Charleston, SC – Memorial Day Weekend.
- All 5 of our Modified Optional Gymnasts have qualified for the National Competition.
- Kyla Little (Age 11) is the REGIONAL Balance Beam Champion for ages 11 & under!!! – Charleston, SC
- Nyla Loyd (Age 7) is the New NATIONAL Vault Champion for ages 8 & under!!! – Orlando, FL
- Camryn Graham took home the Silver Medal (2nd Place) on Floor at NATIONALS!!! 12 Year old Age Group – Orlancdo, FL
- Camryn Graham, also, took home the Bronze Medal (3rd Place) on Uneven Bars at NATIONALS!!! 12 Year old Age Group – Orlando, FL
- The Youth Ensemble performed for the Junior Diabetes Walk, The Hunger Walk and The BB&T Foundation.
2013-14
- Kyla Little Place 1st All Around at the GA State Championships! (Prep Opt 2 – Age 12)
- Kurstin Walden grabbed 2nd Place on Balance Beam and Floor at the GA State Championships! (Prep Beginner – Age 8)
- Rashun Isaac – 3rd Place medal for Floor at the GA State Championships! (Prep Opt 1 – Age 7)
- We had 8 Gymnasts who qualified and competed at the SEC AAU Regional Gymnastics Championships in Daytona, FL!
- Kurstin Walden won the ALL-AMERICAN Award for Floor! ( Modified Novice – Age 8)
- Jordan Geter won the ALL-AMERICAN Award for Balance Beam! ( Modified Novice – Age 8)
- All 8 Gymnasts also qualified for Nationals in Orlando, FL!
- Our Youth Circus Troupe haas members who performed for Porsche, Shoes for Shelter and Rollins Orkin Holiday Event!
- Camryn Graham was chosen to perform an acrobatic piece at the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival! She performed before an audience of 2000 people!!! (See her video above)
2014-15
- All of our gymnasts qualified for State and Regionals. 7 Gymnasts qualified to compete in the National Competition in Las Vegas
- We received Non-Profit Status for our competitive team and circus troupe.
- We became an official partner of Cirque du Soleil
- We awarded 2 scholarships to deserving athletes. We still have 2 more to give away!
- Nyla Loyd Place 1st All Around at the GA State Championships! (Xcel Gold – Age 9)
- Morgan Watkins 1st Place Vault and Uneven Bars & 2nd Place All Around at the GA State Championships! (Level 1 – Age 5)
- J’Dythe Cannon 1st Place on Uneven Bars at the GA State Championships! (Xcel Bronze – Age 11)
- Shamiya Camphor 2nd Place All-Around at SEC Regionals Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida (Xcel Bronze – Age 8)
- Rashun Isaac competed in the 9-11 Division at Age 8. She placed 2nd All-Around at SEC Regionals Championships in Daytona Beach, Florida (Xcel Silver – Age 8)
- Nyla Loyd competed in the 11 & up Division at Age 9. She placed 4th All Around at SEC Regionals Championships in Daytona Beach Florida.
- Coach Derrin Moore was awarded the 2015 Coach of the Year Award at AAU SEC Regional Championships
- The Youth Circus Troupe was chosen to perform at the Chicago Contemporary Circus Festival. This is the 2nd Year in a Row that In Flight has been chosen to represent our gym at the Festival!
2015-16
- We started the Fit 2 Learn Program and offered transportation to local Elementary and Middle Schools.
- All of our gymnasts qualified for State. 13 Qualified for Regionals. 7 Gymnasts qualified to compete in the National Competition in Orlando, FL
- Anaiah Cone Placed 1st All Around at the GA State Championships! (Xcel Bronze – Age 7)
- Malia Whitley 1st Place Vault and Uneven Bars & 2nd Place All Around at the GA State Championships! (Xcel Bronze – Age 9).
- Jordan Geter 1st Place on Uneven Bars and 2nd Place All Around at the GA State Championships! (Xcel Silver – Age 11)
- Shamiya Camphor 2nd Place All-Around at Nationals Championships in Orlando, Florida (Xcel Silver – Age 10)
- Rashun Isaac 1st Place All-Around at SEC Nationals Championships in Orlando, Florida (Xcel Silver – Age 8)