Redwood Coast Gymnastics Shines at 2026 Regional Championships
Redwood Coast Gymnastics capped a successful spring season with standout performances at the 2026 Regional Championship meets, bringing home multiple medals and personal bests. Representing Humboldt County, the team competed across two major championship events in April, proving their competitiveness on a regional scale.
Level 6 Regional Success
The momentum for the team began with strong qualifying rounds at the State Championships. Momo Baxter, a 12-year-old standout, secured her spot after a dominant showing at the Level 6 State Championships in Visalia, where she earned a 36.225 in the all-around, highlighted by a 9.45 on the uneven bars.
Baxter continued her success at the Level 6 Regional Championships held April 18-19. She placed fourth overall with a score of 9.375, cementing her position as one of the top gymnasts in her division.
Xcel Gold Regional Competition in Utah
The team’s reach extended to Park City, Utah, for the Xcel Gold Regional Championships. Four athletes from Redwood Coast competed in this high-stakes environment, which featured over 2,300 gymnasts. The event, part of the broader Region 1 Xcel Championships, tested the athletes’ precision and consistency against a massive field of competitors.
Road to Regionals: A Season of Growth
The regional appearances were the culmination of a rigorous spring schedule. The path to these championships involved two critical state-level events in March:
- Level 6 State Championships: Held in Visalia on March 21.
- Xcel Gold State Championships: Held in Rancho Cordova from March 27-29.
Following these meets, six athletes successfully punched their tickets to the regional stage, demonstrating the program’s ability to develop talent capable of competing at the highest levels of the sport.
- Momo Baxter placed 4th at the Level 6 Regionals with a score of 9.375.
- Four athletes represented the club at the Xcel Gold Regionals in Park City, Utah.
- Six total gymnasts qualified for regional competitions following success at state meets in Visalia and Rancho Cordova.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does a gymnast qualify for Regionals?
Gymnasts must typically meet a specific “qualifying score” at the State Championships. For example, in the Level 6 division, athletes needed to exceed a score of 34.00 in the all-around to advance to the regional level.
What is Xcel Gymnastics?
Xcel is a gymnastics program designed to provide a competitive environment for athletes who may not want to pursue the traditional elite track but still wish to compete in a structured, tiered system based on skill level.
As the 2026 season concludes, Redwood Coast Gymnastics has established itself as a powerhouse in Humboldt County, providing a pipeline for local athletes to achieve national-level visibility and success.