At MEGA's Competitive Team Program under the directions of Kim and Juha Tanskanen, the MEGA Competitive Team Programs will continue to nurture a strong team composed of gymnasts willing to work hard to achieve their goals. A key to our success is the commitment and strong dedication of the coaching staff... Full Story Competitive Program Competitive Team News Recreational Competitive Team Program
	At KIDS WORLD Summer Day Camp children will have fun while they explore the world, play with friends and learn through games, movement, music and more. Each day at camp will be a journey. The kids will explore a new country each week, learning about the country's history and traditions. Weekly activities will include... Full Story Summer Day Camp Schedule & Pricing
	Tae Kwon Do´s (TKD) translations from Korean is: Tae means "to kick" or to "strike with foot," Kwon means "fist" or "to strike with the hand," and Do means "the practice of," or "discipline" or "art." Combining these characters makes Tae Kwon Do… Full Story Class Schedule

Nationals proved to be an exciting experience for MEGA’s level 10’s.

It was a first time trip to the National competition for level 10 gymnasts Kelsey Turnquist, Kylie Fagan and Lindsay Bridges. The level 10 JO National competition is the culminating event for USAG level 10 gymnasts. The top seven gymnasts from each age group in eight regions qualify to compete at the National Championships. This year the National Championships were held in Seattle, Washington.

Each region competes against each other for team and individual awards. Region 5 is known for their success in the team competition, and to no one’s surprise Region 5 captured the Super-team award!

Why is it such a great experience for the gymnasts? (05/23/09) read the full story...

Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy’s Shirley Bradley captures the Triple Crown of Gymnastics!

Shirley Bradley, who attends Northville High School, competes as a level 9 gymnast for Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy in Farmington Hills, Michigan. Shirley finished her season in style by being crowned the Level 9 Eastern National Champion in the all around and on vault. The Eastern National Championships were held May 8-10 in Tupelo, Mississippi.

“This is such a great accomplishment for Shirley”, coach Kim Tanskanen comments, “as she has worked extremely hard this year to accomplish her goals. She has captured the Triple Crown of Gymnastics, which you do not see very often.” (05/23/09) read the full story...

Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy Crowns Level 8 Regional All Around and Bar Champion!

Congratulations to our Level 8 Regional All Around and Bar Champion Alex Fideler! Alex also placed 2nd on Floor and 4th on Vault. Other place winners include: Daisy Ference: 6th All Around, 4th Beam, 8th Bars; Logan Flynn: 3rd Vault; Margie Gaffney: 7th Vault; Olivia Ference: 13th Bars, 19th Beam; Torie Fagan: 14th Bars, 16th Beam. For complete results, log onto halkersgold.com. (4/26/09) print story...

Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy Crowns Two Regional Champions and Qualifies Five Gymnasts to the Level 9 Eastern Nationals Competition!

Congratulations to our two Regional All Around Champions Rachel Dickson and Shirley Bradley. MEGA also qualified five gymnasts to the Level 9 Eastern National Championships. The top 6 gymnasts in each age group at the level 9 Regional competition qualified to Level 9 Nationals, being held in Tupelo, Mississippi May 8-10, 2009. In addition to the all around champions, we crowned four individual Regional Event Champions! Way to go MEGA Level 9's!

Rachel Dickson was crowned the Regional All Around champion in the Junior 1 age division. Rachel also placed 1st on Vault, 3rd on Bars and Floor, and 4th on Beam. Shirley Bradley was crowned the Regional All Around champion in the Senior 7 age division. Shirley also placed 1st on Bars, 2nd on Vault and Floor, and 8th on Beam. Allison Kunz placed 5th in the all around in the Junior 2 age division. Allison also placed 7th on Vault, 9th on Bars, 6th on Beam and 4th on Floor. Kelsey Thomas placed 3rd in the All Around in the Junior 8 age division, 1st on Bars, 7th on Beam and Floor, and 9th on Vault. Kalli Locklear placed 2nd in the All Around in the Junior 6 age division. Kalli also placed 2nd on Bars and Beam, 6th on Vault and 8th on Floor Catie Conrad was crowned the Regional Bar champion in the Junior 3 age division. Catie also placed 2nd on Floor. A few mistakes on the balance beam kept Catie from qualifying to the National competition.

The coaches at MEGA could not be more proud of these girls. They have worked hard all season, and it is great to see that hard work pay off.They say that the beam in gymnastics is like free throws in basketball, and unfortunately it got the best of Catie this time. She will definitely be back next year. The MEGA coaches want to wish these girls the best of luck at Nationals! (4/19/09) download story...

Michigan Elite Gymnastics Academy Qualifies Three Gymnasts to the Junior Olympic National Championships!

Congratulations girls! MEGA qualifies Kylie Fagan, Lindsay Bridges, and Kelsey Turnquist to the Junior Olympic National Championships. The top 7 gymnasts in each age group at the level 10 Regional competition qualified to the Junior Olympic Nationals, being held in Auburn, Washington May 14-16. The 8th, 9th and 10th place all around finishers in each age group will advance to the NIT tournament which will be held following JO Nationals in Washington.

Kylie Fagan and Lindsay Bridges, both in the Junior D age group, placed 5th and 6th in the all around at the regional competition to earn their spot on the Region 5 National Team, and will compete on Saturday May 16th in Washington. Kylie also placed 3rd on Bars and 4th on Beam. Lindsay placed 5th on Bars.

Kelsey Turnquist placed 6th in the all around to earn her spot on the Region 5 National Team in the Senior B age group, and will compete in the Junior Olympic National Championships on Friday May 15th in Washington. Kelsey also placed 4th on Beam and 5th on Floor. (4/19/09) Read the Full story...

MEGA All-Star Olympics Update The MEGA All-Star Olympics were held on Sunday, June 7. The children marched into a standing room only arena with the Olympic theme music playing in the background. Their red, white and blue apparel was a great sight to see!! Every group rotated to 5 events throughout the show. An Olympic style medal ceremony was held at the end to honor each child for their hard work. The kids were amazing at all of their routines; everyone was excited to see the smiles brought on by great performances! Be sure to check out our Olympic Photo Gallery.