Gymmin' Miel!

Veronica Hults of Texas Dreams outclassed the Junior division field at the 2012 National Qualifier for the Women, whilst Erin Macadaeg of San Mateo won the Senior division. Macadaeg not only top scored in the Senior All Around, but also scored the top mark on the Uneven Bars and Floor Exercise. Tia Allbritten of Zenith Elite was second behind Macadaeg, earning herself the highest scores on the Vault and Balance Beam. Claire Hammen of GK's was third in the All Around. Unfortunately no one in the Senior field has classified to the American Classic. The American Classic is one of the two qualifiers to the 2012 VISA Championships and will be held Saturday, the 5th of May at the USA Gymnastics Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch from 10.30am CT. 

Maggie Nichols of Twin City Twisters was second in the Junior All Around, with Monmouth Gymnastics gymnast Lauren Hernandez in third. The top seven gymnasts in the Junior All Around have qualified for the American Classic. Veronica Hults top scored on  the Uneven Bars, whilst Lauren Hernandez earned the highest marks on the Balance Beam and Floor Exercise with Maggie Nichols rocking on the Vault. Good luck to all for today's American Classic. 

RESULTS:

SENIOR ELITE:

JUNIOR ELITE:

COMPULSORY:

1. Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth) (8.700, 8.750, 9.400, 9.375) 36.225
2. Deanne Sosa (Arete) (9.000, 8.500, 9.300, 9.250) 36.050
3. Ragan Smith (Northwind) (9.150, 8.500, 8.900, 8.925) 35.475
4. Ariana Agrapides (Monmouth) (8.800, 7.800, 8.400, 8.925) 33.925
5. Megan Marenghi (Zenith Elite) (9.200, 8.300, 8.200, 7.450) 33.150
6. Melissa Reinstadtler (Rebound) (8.550, 8.500, 7.800, 8.250) 33.100
7. Shannon Farrell (Rebound) (8.300, 8.800, 8.600, 7.350) 33.050
8. Kasey Nelson (Georgia All-Stars) (8.450, 7.900, 7.000, 7.150) 30.500
9. Mia Sundstrom (Xtreme Altitude) (8.350, 7.400, 7.400, 7.200) 30.350
10. Madison Rau (Cypress) (8.400, 6.050, 6.200, 7.900) 28.550
11. Katelyn Canales (Excalibur) (8.600, 5.450, 7.500, 6.500) 28.050
12. Rebecca Cole (Excel) (8.000, 5.600, 7.000, 6.600) 27.200
13. Keri Peel (Xtreme Altitude) (8.500, 2.800, 7.700, 7.850) 26.850
14. Erin Eldridge (Cypress) (8.100, 4.150, 6.850, 7.100) 26.200

The small field for the 2012 American Classic has been announced by USA Gymnastics. This event, which is one of two qualification events for the 2012 VISA Championships will be held on May 5th at 10.30am (Central Time) at the US National Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch. Five Seniors and nine Juniors will take part, but this number could increase following the National Qualifier, which is scheduled for May 3rd and 4th at the Karolyi Ranch where athletes have the opportunity to earn International Elite status and as a result, the ability to compete at the American Classic. Good to luck to all who are competing at both the Qualifier and American Classic.

PARTICIPANTS:

SENIOR:

JUNIOR:

• Simone Biles (Spring, Texas/Bannon's Gymnastics)
• Lacy Dagen (Pleasanton, California/San Mateo Gymnastics)
• Ashley Foss (Towaco, New Jersey/North Stars Gymnastics)
• Amanda Huang (Roswell, Georgia/Northwind Gymnastics Center)
• Taylor Krippner (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
• Nicole Lehrmann (Cedar Park, Texas/Capital Gymnastics)
• Shannon McNatt (Houston, Texas/Stars Gymnastics)
• Megan Skaggs (Marietta, Georgia/Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta)
• Meredith Sylvia (Macungie, Pennsylvania/Parkettes Gymnastics)