On Sunday, April 19, the IAS Cycling Squad participated in Ride 4 Rotary at Unanderra Velodrome. The event raised more than $10,000 for Southern Youth and Family Services.

The event was a fun and easy way for the IAS athletes to be involved and support youth in the Illawarra.

The ride is based on riding in a 30-minute session.

The ride was organised by the combined Rotary Clubs of the Illawarra with all money raised going to Southern Youth and Family Services, which works with young people who experience disadvantage, homelessness and risk of homelessness. In the 2013-14 year, SYFS accommodated 616 young people and provided a range of support services to more than 2500 young people and 1500 families.

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IAS GYMNASTS PERFORM AT STATE TRIALS

Illawarra Academy of Sport IAP gymnasts have made an outstanding start to the competition season by impressing at the gymnastics state trials at Sydney Gymnastics and Aquatic Centre at Rooty Hill.

The IAS had a strong showing with three athletes competing in the WAG International Level 8 and one athlete in the WAG National Level 8 Division 2.

In the International Level 8 Division, Emelia Withers finished first place all around, with a first place on floor, second on vault and bars, and third on beam.

Miranda Blades finished second all around, with a second on beam and third on floor, while Olivia Falconer placed fourth all around, with a first placing on vault and second on floor.

All three girls qualified to represent NSW at the National Championships in Melbourne in May.

In the National Level 8 Division 2, Payton Williams finished with a third on floor, fourth on vault, sixth on beam and placed sixth all around.

She was selected for the NSW state team to compete at the NSW versus Queensland Border Challenge Competition in late June in Caloundra.