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Bound for Glory

By Casey Leger

ocal trampoline athlete and
Lcompetitor Nathan Seguin is
making a bid for the provincials in his
chosen sport. “It’s like flying,” says
eighteen-year-old Nathan, who’s been
jumping for ten years, the last three at
the competitive level. “I like the height.
I like the exercise.”
Qualifying for provincial competition
isn’t easy. Jumpers must score well in
three provincial Cup competitions to
move on. With the first Cup out of the
way, Nathan still needs to excel in the
final two, which will be held on March
23 in Niagara Falls, and April 26 in
Kingston.

Air Gliders Trampoline Club coaches
Jean Juneau and Brady Lucyshyn like
Nathan’s chances of moving on to
national competition, which is a longer-
term goal. Other than twice a week-
sessions on the trampoline, Nathan Air Gliders coach Brady Lucyshyn (left) and competitive jumper Nathan Seguin Photo Submitted
works on balance and calisthenics, and
on overcoming the mental blocks that 3D animation program. of just how much air these jumpers can two-time Olympic gold medal winner
often affect performing athletes. When The Air Gliders train in the gym at L’ get. Rosie MacLennan, who has been called
he’s not training for trampoline, Nathan, Heritage. One of the requirements for According to Coach Lucyshyn, the best women’s trampolinist in the
who is a grade 12 student at La Citadel, trampoline training is 20’ of clearance interest in trampoline in Canada is world. Anyone interested in jumping
enjoys cycling and visual arts. In fact, between the top of the trampoline and experiencing an upsurge, thanks in large is invited to check out the Air Gliders’
he’s been accepted to post-secondary the ceiling above it, which is indicative part to the success of Ontario native and Facebook page.

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