Warrnambool Springers’ level two and  a level three oversection team finished second overall in the competition, while a level three undersection finished fifth in their category.

Warrnambool Springers’ Brenda Jarry said the gymnasts competed mainly against clubs from Melbourne at the championship.

“It’s an excellent result,” she said.

“We look mainly at participating, and if we receive an award that is a bonus. We told the kids it would be a hard competition, but we would have been very pleased with whatever result came from it.

“Our program is coming along in leaps and bounds at the moment. We have extra classes and the participation numbers are astronomical. It’s fantastic for the sport.”

The Victorian State Pennant Finals judged competitors on their work across four apparatus, including vaults, bars, beams and floor routines.