Last year Lindisfarne Productions was approached by Aisulu Abdykadyrova, current president of the Edmonton Rhythmic Sport of Gymnastics Association (ERSGA). Aisulu asked our team to create a short documentary video about the club and its 40 year legacy in Edmonton.
Lindisfarne Productions interviewed a number of important ERSGA personalities. We talked to Aisulu, past president Barbara Miller, Head Coach Judy Berecz and her daughter, and finally Assistant Head Coach Judy Martens. These ladies told us about the history of the club in the city and the province. They also shared the story of it’s evolution as one of the most competitive and well-recognized clubs in the Rhythmic Gymnastics world.
The Edmonton Rhythmic Sport of Gymnastics Association was founded in 1978. Since then, ERSGA gymnasts have represented Alberta and Canada in events such as the World Championships, World University Games, Pan-American Games, and Canadian National Championships.
Our crew spoke with former ERSGA gymnasts Anna Pavlyshyn, Amanda Greenwell, Cassandra Smale, and Hannah Perry. Each person told us about the impact the club had on their lives. The club helped shape their drive, their achievements, and of course the many strong relationships they built along the way.
It was amazing to hear from the many accomplished women who have emerged from the club. It was clear to see the impact the club has had on them, the sport, and Edmonton and the province as a whole!
Watch the full documentary video here: