Ep 11. The Gymnastics Championship
- TV-Y
- December 31, 2001
- 12 min
Angelina Ballerina Classic season 1 episode 11, titled The Gymnastics Championship, follows young mouse Angelina as she competes in a gymnastics championship against her friend and rival, William. Angelina has been practicing hard at home with her dad, who is a gymnastics coach, and feels confident in her abilities. She and William have always competed against each other in various events, but this time, there is a trophy at stake.
The episode begins with the two mice practicing in the gymnasium, where they perform their best moves. Angelina's dad offers encouraging words and advice, telling her to remember the basics and breathe deeply before each jump. William, however, seems to be more focused on winning than on the joy of the sport, and he taunts Angelina about her skills.
As the day of the championship approaches, Angelina becomes increasingly nervous about her performance. She talks to her friends and family, who offer words of support and encouragement. Her best friend, Alice, brings her a good luck charm, while her mom reminds her to smile and enjoy herself. Angelina's dad even suggests that she visualize her success before the competition.
As Angelina and William arrive at the championship, they realize that there are many other competitors, some of whom are more experienced and better trained. Angelina begins to feel even more anxious, but she manages to stay focused on her own performance. The first event is the balance beam, and Angelina performs flawlessly, impressing the judges and the audience. William also does well but makes a few mistakes.
The second event is the vault, and Angelina once again does a great job, impressing the judges with her height and form. William, however, stumbles and falls, losing valuable points. The final event is the floor exercise, which is Angelina's favorite. She performs a beautiful routine, incorporating all her best moves and even adding a new one. The audience cheers and claps as she finishes, and the judges award her with high scores.
When the results are announced, Angelina is thrilled to learn that she has won the championship trophy. William is disappointed but congratulates her on her victory. Angelina's friends and family rush to hug her and to celebrate her achievement.
The episode concludes with Angelina realizing that the most important thing about gymnastics, like all sports, is not winning but having fun and doing one's best. She also learns that being a good sport means respecting one's competitors and learning from one's mistakes. As she and her friends leave the championship, they are already planning their next adventure in dance and sports.