Eurogymnastics

TEAM CARINA - Orange County, CA

The Club was founded in 2004 by B.B. Ignatova and Ivanka Kirov. Both B.B. and Ivanka are renowned experts in rhythmic gymnastics. They also hold master's degrees in Physical Education and Coaching Science. They have coached national team athletes from Bulgaria, Australia, New Zealand, Taiwan, Thailand, China, Canada, and the USA. Their young generation of talented athletes already won a number of gold medals at State, Regionals and National Meets. EuroGymnastics delivers a comprehensive quality rhythmic program, allowing each and every athlete to achieve the ceiling of her potential. Our Philosophy is based on the experience and the expertise our leading coaches B.B. Ignatova and Ivanka Kirov have gained throughout their over 20 years of coaching experience in Europe and North America. Our program is an exciting mosaic built on the foundation of the Bulgarian school of thought, renowned for its unique apparatus technique, the strengths of the Russian system known for developing clean elegant lines and beautiful body technique, as well as the principles of ethical behavior and morals in sport.

We believe in:

Gradually Building and Nurturing our Athletes
Developing a Strong Love for the Sport
Teaching our Athletes Discipline and Respect (toward coaches, parents, team-mates and themselves)
Teamwork
Having a Vision and Clear Goals
Providing a Training Program which will Bring the Athlete to the ceiling of her Natural Talent and Abilities
Creating Well-Rounded Individuals and Future Leaders both in Sport and Everyday Life
Winning Isn’t Everything – But Making the Effort to Win Is!
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Head Coach: BB Ignatova

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National Team Coach: Diana Pylypchuk

Team Carina

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Carina Avior

Carina Lumina

Carina Starlight

Eurogymnastics Results:

Carina-IFAGG World Cup & Challenge Cup Finals, Budapest, Hungary | September 2026 | Junior Long Program 9th Place

Carina-Pannon Cup, Budapest, Hungary | September 2026 | Junior Long Program 7th place

Carina-Mercury Cup, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | Junior Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Avior-Mercury Cup, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 12-14 Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Starlight-Mercury Cup, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 8-10 Long Program Bronze Medal

Carina Petite-Mercury Cup, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 6-8 Short Program 4th place

Carina-AGG USA National Championships, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | Junior Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Avior-AGG USA National Championships, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 12-14 Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Starlight-AGG USA National Championships, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 8-10 Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Petite-AGG USA National Championships, Lake Forest, CA | June 2026 | 6-8 Short Program 4th place

Carina-California State Championships, San Diego, CA | March 2026 | Junior Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Avior-California State Championships, San Diego, CA | March 2026 | 12-14 Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Starlight-California State Championships, San Diego, CA | March 2026 | 8-10 Long Program Silver Medal

Carina-San Diego Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | Junior Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Avior-San Diego Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 12-14 Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Lumina-San Diego Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 10-12 Long Program Silver medal

Carina Starlight-San Diego Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 8-10 Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Etoile-West Coast Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | Junior Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Avior-West Coast Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 12-14 Long Program Gold Medal

Carina Lumina-West Coast Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 10-12 Long Program Silver Medal

Carina Starlight-West Coast Cup, San Diego, CA | January 2026 | 8-10 Long Program Bronze Medal

Carina Etoile-17th Academic Cup and IFAGG Trophy, Samokov, Bulgaria | November 2025 | 16th place

Carina Avior-17th Academic Cup and IFAGG Trophy, Samokov, Bulgaria | November 2025 | 11th place

Carina Petite-17th Academic Cup and IFAGG Trophy, Samokov, Bulgaria | November 2025 | 8th place

Carina Etoile-Autumn Cup International, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | Junior bronze medal

Carina Avior-Autumn Cup International, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | 12-14 Short Program silver medal

Carina Petite-Autumn Cup International, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | 8-10 Short Program silver medal

Carina Etoile- AGG USA Challenge Championships, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | Junior bronze medal

Carina Avior- AGG USA Challenge Championships, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | 12-14 Short Program silver medal

Carina Petite- AGG USA Challenge Championships, San Marcos, CA | September 2025 | 8-10 Short Program silver medal

Carina Etoile- Open Cup III, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | Junior bronze medal

Carina Avior- Open Cup III, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | 12-14 silver medal

Carina Petite- Open Cup III, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | 8-10 silver medal

Carina- AGG USA National Championships, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | Senior bronze medal

Carina Etoile- AGG USA National Championships, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | Junior bronze medal

Carina Avior- AGG USA National Championships, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | 12-14 gold medal

Carina Petite- AGG USA National Championships, Woodinville, WA | June 2025 | 8-10 silver medal

Carina- IFAGG Four Continents Championships | March 2025 | Senior 5th place

Carina Little Stars - CAGG International Tournament | April 2025 | 8-10 Silver Medal

Carina- CAGG International Tournament | April 2025 | Senior 5th place

Carina Avior - CAGG International Tournament | April 2025 | 12-14 7th place

Carina- Tamara Cup Invitational, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 | Junior Silver Medal

Carina Avior - Tamara Cup Invitational, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 | 12-14 Bronze Medal

Carina Little Stars- Tamara Cup Invitational, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 | 8-10 4th place

Carina- AGG USA West Coast Cup, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 | Junior Gold Medal

Carina Avior AGG USA West Coast Cup, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 |12-14 Silver Medal

Carina Little Stars- AGG USA West Coast Cup, Las Vegas, NV | March 2025 | 8-10 Silver Medal

Carina- IFAGG Trophy and Tartu Trophy, Estonia | November 2024 | World Championships Finalist

Carina- IFAGG Challenge Cup Final, Hong Kong, Hong Kong | October 2024 - finalist

Carina- Hong Kong Cup IFAGG B-Category Competition Hong Kong, Hong Kong | October 2024 - finalist

Carina- AGGUSA Autumn Challenge Open Cup, San Diego, California | September 2024 | Junior gold medal

Carina Avior- AGGUSA Autumn Challenge Open Cup, San Diego, California | September 2024 | 10-12 silver medal

Carina Little Stars- AGGUSA Autumn Challenge Open Cup, San Diego, California | September 2024 | 8-10 bronze medal

Carina- Shoin Cup, Virtual, Japan | August 2024 | Junior gold medal

Carina Avior- Shoin Cup, Virtual, Japan | August 2024 | 10-12 silver medal

Carina- AGGUSA Open Cup II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | Junior gold medal

Carina Avior- AGGUSA Open Cup II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 10-12 gold medal

Carina Little Stars- AGGUSA Open Cup II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 8-10 silver medal

Carina Stars Petite- AGGUSA Open Cup II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 8-10 bronze medal

Carina Little Stars- AGGUSA National Championships II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 8-10 gold medal

Carina Avior-AGGUSA National Championships II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 10-12 gold medal

Carina- AGGUSA National Championships II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | Junior gold medal

Carina Stars Petite- AGGUSA National Championships II, San Diego, California | June 2024 | 8-10 silver medal

Carina- Junior World Championships Almaty, Kazakhstan | November 2023 - finalist

Carina- Almaty Cup IFAGG B-Category Competition Almaty, Kazakhstan | November 2023 - bronze medal

Carina- Four Continents IFAGG B-Category Competition Almaty, Kazakhstan | November 2023 - silver medal

Carina- AGGUSA Nationals, San Diego, California | June 2023 - gold medal

Carina- Junior World Championships Graz, Austria | November 2022 - finalist

Carina- Steirmark Cup IFAGG B-Category Competition, Graz, Austria | November 2022 - finalist

Carina- Magga Cup, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | October 2022 - finalist

Carina- AGG Tuah Competition, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | October 2022 - bronze medal

Carina- Challenge Cup IV, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | October 2022 - finalist