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