The outstanding Lilly recently competed at National level Trampolining

Today we celebrate the amazing Lilly Bushnell of Year 5. Lilly is a trampolinist, and a very good one at that. Recently she competed at a National level event, and her very proud mum shared her thoughts and some amazing photos. We also caught up wth Lilly for an interview.

• Lilly's mum

We are so proud of Lilly and her progress over the year. Lilly started Trampoline in June last year at recreational level, after her first session in Rec class we were sent an email from the manager of the club, saying that Lilly has been spotted by the head trampoline coach and wishes to invite Lilly to join competitive trampoline code.

Here we are today at National level and she got to compete against the top 15 age 9-10 female trampolinist in NZ at Palmerston North.
- Lilly came 4th in synchro trampoline with her partner Amelia.
- Lilly came 4th in individual Trampoline out of 15 competitors.(which 9 of them will be moving up to 11-12years next year and Lilly will stay 9-10years.)
- Lilly came 7th in double mini

Her journey now stays at National level competition and will be learning a new routine for the next Nationals

Did you know trampolining is one of the best sports for cystic fibrosis, it's a great way to clear mucus off the lungs. We learnt a lot about this at Nationals and Maddie and Dylan have been bouncing for CF :) Maddie and Dylan are New Zealand Olympian trampolinists who represented NZ at the Paris Olympics.

We interviewed Lilly

Q: What do you like about trampolining?

A: I like competing with my friends

Q: What is the most difficult part of trampolining?

A: Learning new skills

Q: What advice would you give to boys and girls who wanted to try trampolining?

A: You should try your best, listen to your coach and train hard.

Q: What was your highlight of the Nationals?

I enjoyed being there with my friends and travelling there. I enjoyed watching other sports when I was there.

Favourite food: sushi

Favourite drink: protein smoothies

Favourite holiday place: Wellington and UK

Place I want to visit: Bali and Fiji

Dream job: to be a trampoline coach at Olympia

Least favourite vegetable: cauliflower

Least favourite job around the house: laundry - I leave that to my mum.

Final message: Try your best in everything you do and give it all you've got.

Well done, Lilly. We here at Oaklands are super proud of your achievements and we look forward to sharing more of your successes.