2012 British Junior All Around Champion, Gabrielle Jupp has joined the American Cup Line Up. One WAG place is yet to be filled, but will go to a second gymnast from the United States of America. This is set to be Gabrielle's first International outing as a Senior. At the 2012 Junior European Championships, Jupp finished fifth in the All Around with a score of 54.698 and also ended up with a bronze medal on the Floor Exercise, after scoring a 13.900. She is an exciting gymnast and I wish her all the best. (Gabby's Floor Routine from the 2012 Euros Final, courtesy of Youtube user UKGymVideos)
United States Men's National Team Member Brandon Wynn has been featured on the cover of the August edition of the Muscle & Fitness magazine. Many thanks to USA Gymnastics for the image and brief spiel on Brandon (click here for more).
And it is upon us... today the question of who will be the 2012 VISA Champion will be revealed. Will it be defending champion Danell Leyva or will John Orozco or one of the other Men?? At the end of the first rotation, Leyva hangs onto the lead from Orozco with Horton in third. Leyva still in first after second rotation. Orozco in second and Brooks in third. Leyva and Orozco maintain their first and second placing at the half way point. Christopher Brooks and Jonathan Horton are tied for third with Sam Mikulak in fifth. After rotation four, Leyva is still in the lead over Orozco, Horton and Sam Mikulak. Brooks rounds out the top five. And the top five ranking remains the same after the fifth rotation. One more to go!! I will be writing out the final full all around result this afternoon. JOHN OROZCO EDGES DANELL LEYVA BY 0.050 FOR THE NATIONAL TITLE!! SAM MIKULAK FINISHED IN THIRD WITH JONATHAN HORTON IN FOURTH AND JACOB DALTON AND CHRIS BROOKS TYING FOR FIFTH.
DAY TWO:
ALL AROUND:
FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Jacob Dalton 15.700
- Sam Mikulak 15.650
- Alexander Buscaglia; John Orozco 15.500
- Danell Leyva 15.450
- Jonathan Horton 15.400
- Chris Brooks 15.350
- CJ Maestas 15.300
- Paul Ruggeri 15.200
- RJ Heflin 15.150
- Sean Senters 15.050
- Ryan Lieberman; Adrian De Los Angeles 14.950
- Joshua Dixon 14.900
- Steven Legendre; Alexander Naddour 14.800
- Mackenzie Dow 14.750
- Trevor Howard; Craig Hernandez; Eddie Penev; Jake Martin 14.700
- Glen Ishino 14.550
- Donathan Bailey 14.500
- David Sender 14.400
- Edward Mesa 14.350
- Masayoshi Mori; Matthew Loochtan 14.200
- Zachary Chase 14.000
- Jesse Glenn 13.950
- Alexander Tighe 13.800
- Wyatt Baier 13.750
- Miguel Pineda 13.200
- Matthew Felleman; Daniel Zerbel 13.100
- Alexander Naddour 15.350
- Criag Hernandez 15.200
- John Orozco 15.000
- Danell Leyva 14.700
- Sam Mikulak 14.650
- Masayoshi Mori 14.450
- Glen Ishino 14.400
- RJ Heflin 14.250
- Adrian De Los Angeles; Jonathan Horton 14.150
- Jake Martin 13.950
- Steven Legendre; Donathan Bailey; Jesse Glenn; CJ Maestas 13.900
- David Sender; Eric Schryver 13.850
- Ryan Lieberman 13.650
- Sean Senters 13.550
- Kristofer Done 13.500
- Chris Brooks 13.450
- Eddie Penev; Edward Mesa 13.400
- Joshua Dixon 13.150
- Alexander Tighe 13.050
- Matthew Felleman 12.900
- Paul Ruggeri 12.850
- Jacob Dalton 12.750
- Sho Nakamori 12.650
- Brandon Wynn; Miguel Pineda 12.600
- Alexander Buscaglia 12.300
- Matthew Loochtan 12.250
- Trevor Howard 12.100
- Mackenzie Dow 12.050
- Brandon Wynn 15.450
- Jonathan Horton 15.400
- John Orozco; Glen Ishino 15.350
- CJ Maestas 15.200
- Christopher Brooks 15.100
- Scott Rosenthal 15.050
- Jacob Dalton 14.950
- David Sender 14.900
- Steven Lacombe 14.750
- Alexander Naddour; Sam Mikulak 14.650
- Steven Legendre 14.600
- Danell Leyva 14.550
- Edward Mesa 14.300
- Donathan Bailey 14.200
- Sho Nakamori; Adrian De Los Angeles 13.950
- Jake Martin 13.900
- Joshua Dixon; Trevor Howard; Zachary Chase; Eddie Penev; Alexander Buscaglia 13.850
- Paul Ruggeri; Ryan Lieberman 13.800
- Miguel Pineda 13.750
- Wyatt Baier; Jesse Glenn; Matthew Felleman 13.700
- Glen Ishino 13.650
- Matthew Loochtan 13.400
- Masayoshi Mori 13.200
- Sean Senters 16.300
- Jacob Dalton 16.250
- Alexander Buscaglia; Sam Mikulak 16.200
- Trevor Howard 16.150
- Zachary Chase; Paul Ruggeri 16.050
- Eddie Penev 16.000
- Danell Leyva; John Orozco; David Sender 15.900
- Brandon Wynn 15.750
- Steven Legendre 15.700
- Edward Mesa 15.600
- Adrian De Los Angeles 15.550
- RJ Heflin 15.500
- Jake Martin 15.400
- Ryan Lieberman; Jesse Glenn 15.350
- Kristofer Done 15.300
- Christopher Brooks 15.250
- Alexander Naddour; CJ Maestas 15.200
- Matthew Loochtan 15.150
- Donathan Bailey 15.100
- Jonathan Horton 15.050
- Joshua Dixon 14.900
- Wyatt Baier 14.700
- Mackenzie Dow 14.650
- Masayoshi Mori 14.450
- Miguel Pineda 14.400
- Matthew Felleman 14.150
- Daniel Zerbel 12.800
- Steven Lacombe 0.000
- Danell Leyva 16.000
- Jonathan Horton 15.750
- Christopher Brooks 15.650
- Samuel Mikulak 15.600
- John Orozco 15.450
- Jacob Dalton 15.350
- Ryan Lieberman 15.250
- Paul Ruggeri 15.050
- Alexander Buscaglia; Kristofer Done 14.750
- David Sender 14.600
- Brandon Wynn 14.550
- Glen Ishino 14.450
- Sho Nakamori 14.350
- Jake Martin; Steven Legendre 14.300
- Edward Mesa 14.250
- Alexander Naddour; CJ Maestas 14.150
- Eddie Penev 14.100
- Jesse Glenn 14.050
- Eric Schryver 14.000
- Matthew Loochtan; Joshua Dixon 13.950
- Trevor Howard 13.900
- Adrian De Los Angeles 13.850
- Craig Hernandez 13.700
- Miguel Pineda 13.650
- Donathan Bailey; Masayoshi Mori 13.600
- RJ Heflin 13.400
- Matthew Felleman 13.300
- Daniel Zerbel 13.150
- Mackenzie Dow; Sean Senters 12.800
- Alexander Tighe 12.550
- Wyatt Baier 11.950
- Danell Leyva 16.350
- John Orozco 15.850
- Alexander Buscaglia 15.800
- Jonathan Horton 15.650
- Paul Ruggeri; Sam Mikulak 15.550
- Jacob Dalton 15.050
- Joshua Dixon 14.900
- Glen Ishino 14.550
- Jesse Glenn 14.500
- Adrian De Los Angeles 14.200
- Jake Martin 14.150
- Ryan Lieberman 14.050
- Sho Nakamori 14.000
- Edward Mesa 13.950
- Mackenzie Dow 13.850
- Matthew Felleman 13.800
- Masayoshi Mori 13.750
- Chris Brooks; Alexander Naddour 13.700
- Eddie Penev; Trevor Howard 13.650
- Brandon Wynn 13.550
- David Sender 13.450
- Eric Shryver 13.350
- CJ Maestas; Miguel Pineda; Alexander Tighe 13.050
- Kristofer Done 12.800
- Steven Legendre 12.750
- Sean Senters 12.600
- Matthew Loochtan 11.200
- Daniel Zerbel 0.000
Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy's Lexie Priessman currently leads the Junior competition at the 2012 VISA Championships in both the All Around and on Floor Exercise (15.250). Texas Dreams' Bailie Key is second in the All Around, whilst Simone Biles of Bannon's Gymnastics is in third after Day One. Defending champion Katelyn Ohashi of WOGA currently sits in sixth place in the All Around and is second on Uneven Bars and third on Floor Exercise. Biles scored the top mark of the day with a massive 15.800 for her gorgeous Amanar vault. Polina Shchennikova of TIGAR is in first place on the Uneven Bars after scoring 14.650. Cincinnati's Amelia Hundley and Madison Desch of GAGE tied for the honors on the Balance Beam, both scoring 14.300. Good luck to all for the second day of competition on Sunday.
ALL AROUND:
- Lexie Priessman (Cincinnati) (15.700, 14.150, 14.100, 15.250) 59.200
- Bailie Key (Texas Dreams) (15.000, 13.600, 14.250, 14.700) 57.550
- Simone Biles (Bannon's) (15.800, 13.750, 13.800, 14.050) 57.400
- Madison Desch (GAGE) (14.700, 13.850, 14.300, 14.350) 57.200
- Amelia Hundley (Cincinnati) (14.350, 13.950, 14.300, 14.150) 56.750
- Katelyn Ohashi (WOGA) (13.700, 14.350, 14.200, 14.400) 56.650
- Peyton Ernst (Texas Dreams) (14.400, 13.400, 13.900, 13.700) 55.400
- Nia Dennis (Buckeye) (13.700, 13.050, 13.950, 13.800) 54.500
- Polina Shchennikova (TIGAR) (13.250, 14.650, 13.350, 13.200) 54.450
- Veronica Hults (Texas Dreams) (13.350, 13.700, 14.200, 12.950) 54.200
- Maggie Nichols (Twin City Twisters) (13.650, 12.800, 13.750, 13.350) 53.550
- Amanda Huang (Northwind) (12.800, 13.250, 13.450, 13.500) 53.000
- Alexis Beucler (Cincinnati) (13.600, 12.000, 13.450, 13.500) 52.550
- Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth) (13.050, 13.100, 13.500, 12.800) 52.450
- Ariana Guerra (Texas Dreams) (14.250, 11.200, 13.300, 13.650); Meredith Sylvia (Parkettes) (11.800, 13.100, 13.600, 13.900) 52.400
- Ashley Foss (North Stars) (13.650, 11.700, 13.500, 13.450) 52.300
- Ashton Kim (Texas Dreams) (13.000, 13.350, 13.350, 12.350) 52.050
- Megan Skaggs (Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta) (13.600, 11.800, 12.500, 13.700) 51.600
- Nicole Lehrmann (Capital-TX) (13.650, 12.800, 11.800, 12.900) 51.150
- Lacy Dagen (San Mateo) (14.150, 12.250, 12.950, 11.750) 51.100
- Shannon McNatt (Stars Houston) (13.200, 9.300, 12.950, 13.550) 49.000
- Jessica Wang (Winner's Academy) (13.350, 9.800, 13.000, 11.100) 47.250
ONE VAULT:
- Simone Biles 15.800
- Lexie Priessman 15.700
- Bailie Key 15.000
- Madison Desch 14.700
- Peyton Ernst 14.400
- Bailie Key 14.350
- Ariana Guerra 14.250
- Lacy Dagen 14.150
- Katelyn Ohashi; Nia Dennis 13.700
- Maggie Nichols; Nicole Lehrmann; Ashley Foss 13.650
- Alexis Beucler; Megan Skaggs 13.600
- Veronica Hults; Jessica Wang 13.350
- Polina Shchennikova 13.250
- Shannon McNatt 13.200
- Lauren Hernandez 13.050
- Ashton Kim 13.000
- Amanda Huang 12.800
- Meredith Sylvia 11.800
UNEVEN BARS:
- Polina Shchennikova 14.650
- Katelyn Ohashi 14.350
- Lexie Priessman 14.150
- Amelia Hundley 13.950
- Madison Desch 13.850
- Simone Biles 13.750
- Veronica Hults 13.700
- Bailie Key 13.600
- Peyton Ernst 13.400
- Ashton Kim 13.350
- Amanda Hung 13.250
- Meredith Sylvia; Lauren Hernandez 13.100
- Nia Dennis 13.050
- Maggie Nichols; Nicole Lehrmann 12.800
- Lacy Dagen 12.250
- Alexis Beucler 12.000
- Megan Skaggs 11.800
- Ashley Foss 11.700
- Ariana Guerra 11.200
- Jessica Wang 9.800
- Shannon McNatt 9.300
BALANCE BEAM:
- Madison Desch; Amelia Hundley 14.300
- Bailie Key 14.250
- Veronica Hults; Katelyn Ohashi 14.200
- Lexie Priessman 14.100
- Nia Dennis 13.950
- Peyton Ernst 13.900
- Simone Biles 13.800
- Maggie Nichols 13.750
- Meredith Sylvia 13.600
- Ashley Foss; Lauren Hernandez 13.500
- Alexis Beucler; Amanda Huang 13.450
- Polina Shchennikova; Ashton Kim 13.350
- Ariana Guerra 13.300
- Jessica Wang 13.000
- Shannon McNatt; Lacy Dagen 12.950
- Megan Skaggs 12.500
- Nicole Lehrmann 11.800
FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Lexie Priessman 15.250
- Bailie Key 14.700
- Katelyn Ohashi 14.400
- Madison Desch 14.350
- Amelia Hundley 14.150
- Simone Biles 14.050
- Meredith Sylvia 13.900
- Nia Dennis 13.800
- Megan Skaggs; Peyton Ernst 13.700
- Ariana Guerra 13.650
- Shannon McNatt 13.550
- Amanda Huang; Alexis Beucler 13.500
- Ashley Foss 13.450
- Maggie Nichols 13.350
- Polina Shchennikova 13.200
- Veronica Hults 12.950
- Nicole Lehrmann 12.900
- Lauren Hernandez 12.800
- Ashton Kim 12.350
- Lacy Dagen 11.750
- Jessica Wang 11.100
What a shame, but such a graceful exit from the sport. Here's part of the statement/article from USA Gymnastics, you can read the remainder, including an overview of her competitive career and links to various videos at the following link: http://usagym.org/pages/features/120603_johnson/index.html:
Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, who has four Olympic and three World career medals, today announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics. Her stellar career includes three World gold medals and one gold and three silver Olympic medals, and her gymnastics prowess and outgoing personality made her a fan favorite. Johnson, who has been on the comeback trail since 2011, was forced to cut her efforts to make her second Olympic team short due to recurring knee problems."I still have the heart, drive, and desire to compete and help the USA at the London Olympics," said Johnson, who also won two senior U.S. all-around titles. "Unfortunately, it has become obvious that my left knee is not able to sustain the demands of gymnastics any longer. All I can do now is gracefully retire and thank everyone who has believed in me and my journey."Being given the opportunity again by Martha Karolyi and USA Gymnastics to represent the USA has been the greatest honor of this comeback," said Johnson. "Thanks to all of my sponsors for allowing me to represent them, and their support has been a dream come true. Also, my agent, Sheryl Shade, has truly given me the chance to pursue my biggest dream while sharing my story with the world. And to my fans and friends, I will be forever grateful. To my parents, Teri and Doug, I thank you for the love you have given me. To my coaches, Liang and Li Qiao (Chow), thank you for nurturing me throughout my life in the sport of gymnastics and the lessons of sportsmanship."I am announcing this now so the focus for the next three weeks will be on the incredibly talented gymnasts who are trying to make our 2012 Olympic Team," said Johnson. "I have had the honor to train and compete with them, and I am excited to join the gymnastics family and fans in cheering them on to victory. I will be there with every ounce of pride and energy to cheer on my girls and Team USA.""Shawn is one of our country's most popular gymnasts, and she has been an integral part of the USA's success," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "Her personality, smile and powerful gymnastics won both medals and fans. Shawn contributed to two of our country's most successful teams in recent history – the 2007 World Championships Team, which won the USA's second World team title, and the 2008 Olympic silver-medal team. As an individual, she won two World gold medals, including the coveted all-around title, and three Olympic medals. We wish Shawn the best of success as she begins her next adventure and future involvement in the sport.""Shawn has been an outstanding representative of USA Gymnastics throughout her career," said Peter Vidmar, chairman of the Board for USA Gymnastics and 1984 Olympic gold medalist. "I have tremendous respect for Shawn's dedication and hard work during her return to gymnastics for a run at her second Olympics. And while we celebrate her competitive achievements, we also appreciate everything she has done as a role model and ambassador for our sport. We look forward to having her continue to be a part of the gymnastics movement while she pursues the next chapter of her remarkable career.""Shawn has brought much joy, grace, energy and great success to the gymnastics world," said Liang Chow, who has coached Johnson since she began in gymnastics. "My wife, Li, and I have enjoyed the many years we have had working with her. Shawn's dedication to gymnastics and her work ethic make her a great example for future generations to follow. Although her gymnastics career is over and we will miss her, we believe an even brighter future is waiting for her.""Shawn will always hold a special place in gymnastics and my heart," said Martha Karolyi, the women's national team coordinator. "She always showed the joy of doing gymnastics. Shawn was an excellent student in training and a fierce competitor in the arena. I will miss her, but I am confident that she will be very successful in any endeavor that she decides to pursue."Johnson is considering her plans for the future that include college, volunteer work and continuing to be involved in gymnastics. Johnson will make the trip to London this summer on behalf of some sponsors and have the opportunity to cheer for the USA."Looking to the future, I have many goals and plans I want to pursue," said Johnson. "I am going to college, want to work with philanthropic foundations, and hope to inspire new generations to follow their own dreams and pursue their passions. I also will continue to be involved in the growth of gymnastics because it has been an important part of my life for 15 years. I am very excited about starting the next part of my journey."
A really lovely piece on Kyla Ross has been published by the Los Angeles Times. And for those who are wondering, she is 5 feet 1 tall. You can read the full article at the following link: http://www.latimes.com/sports/la-sp-oly-gymnastics-kayla-ross-20120603,0,4105880.story
However, here is part of the article. I love the last paragraph:
When the Rosses settled in California and first brought Kyla to Gym-Max, Liang described her build as "very square, like a box." But Liang also told Ross's mother, "She's got the long lines of a ballerina. She'll always have the power of the stocky gymnast but she'll have the pretty lines too."Kiana Ross said, "I think that's why Howie kind of took to her."Kyla said she is 5 feet 1. "And my legs got long in the last year," she said. "I think I had a growth spurt."Liang and Zhang came to the United States from China in the early 1990s and their gymnastics pedigree was strong. Both had competed on Chinese national teams and Liang once coached Liang Chow, Shawn Johnson's eventual coach. They recognize talent.In Ross they have a talent. And Zhang said even if Ross doesn't make the Olympic team she plans to stick around for four more years. "She's the perfect age," Zhang said. "She has another four years as long as she stays healthy.""I will," Ross says. But that's the future. For now Ross looks to 2012 and says, with authority, "I should be on the team. I hit my routines. They have good start values. I'm consistent. That's what I bring. So they should bring me."
Alexandra Raisman of Brestyan's American Gymnastics took out the Senior All Around title with a formidable score of 60.350. Kyla Ross of Gym-Max Gymnastics was second with Kennedy Baker of Texas Dreams Gymnastics coming third. McKayla Maroney of All Olympia Gymnastics Center took out the Vault title with an average of 15.850 - and in fact was the only Senior to do two vaults. Gabrielle Douglas of Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute took out the Uneven Bars title over Ross and WOGA's Rebecca Bross. Jordyn Wieber of Gedderts' Twistars USA and Raisman tied for the Balance Beam title, with Great American Gymnastics Express' Sarah Finnegan and WOGA's Nastia Liukin tying for third. Raisman also took the Floor Exercise title with Finnegan coming second and tying for third were Douglas and Dynamic Gymnastics' Sabrina Vega. So from the field competing in Chicago, it seems the gymnasts who are not advancing to VISA Champs are Seniors Chellsie Memmel (M&M Gymnastics) and Casey Jo Magee (Capital Gymnastics) and Juniors Taylor Lawson of Parkettes National Training Center, Taylor Krippner of Cypress Academy of Gymnastics and Macy Toronjo of Texas Dreams who did not compete at the Classic. Nia Dennis of Buckeye Gymnastics was announced as a qualifier to Nationals even though she did not compete at the Secret Classic.
For the Juniors, Simone Biles of Bannon's Gymnastics took out the Junior All Around title over Madison Desch of Great American Gymnastics Express and third place finisher Amelia Hundley of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Biles scored the highest mark of the day on Vault with a 16.050 with Desch scoring a 14.700 and Hundley 14.350 for the second and third top marks on the Vault. Katelyn Ohashi of WOGA scored a 14.950 for the top mark on the Uneven Bars with Polina Shchennikova of TIGAR coming second on the event with Ariana Guerra of Texas Dreams and Hundley tying for third. Desch topped the Balance Beam ranking with Hundley in second and tying for third were Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy's Lexie Priessman and Veronica Hults of Texas Dreams. Priessman rocked the Floor Exercise with Biles and Desch rounding out the top three on the event.
RESULTS:
SENIOR:
And finally, I watched the live stream of the Senior competition. I really hate the whole competition will begin soon screen. Love WOGA's leotards. Seems to be a lot of pink in the arena. Not too keen on the white lines coming down from the collar on the WOGA ladies leotards though. Love Chellsie's leotard the black with the sparkles and pink upside down V on the top half. The blue leotard Gabby is wearing is divine, although not too keen on the different material down one sleeve.
For the Juniors, Simone Biles of Bannon's Gymnastics took out the Junior All Around title over Madison Desch of Great American Gymnastics Express and third place finisher Amelia Hundley of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Biles scored the highest mark of the day on Vault with a 16.050 with Desch scoring a 14.700 and Hundley 14.350 for the second and third top marks on the Vault. Katelyn Ohashi of WOGA scored a 14.950 for the top mark on the Uneven Bars with Polina Shchennikova of TIGAR coming second on the event with Ariana Guerra of Texas Dreams and Hundley tying for third. Desch topped the Balance Beam ranking with Hundley in second and tying for third were Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy's Lexie Priessman and Veronica Hults of Texas Dreams. Priessman rocked the Floor Exercise with Biles and Desch rounding out the top three on the event.
RESULTS:
SENIOR:
- Alexandra Raisman (Brestyan's) (15.650, 14.350, 15.000, 15.350) 60.350
- Kyla Ross (Gym-Max) (15.300, 15.450, 14.700, 14.350) 59.800
- Kennedy Baker (Texas Dreams) (13.900, 14.600, 14.350, 13.950) 56.800
- Sabrina Vega (Dynamic) (14.100, 14.000, 13.450, 14.850) 56.400
- Elizabeth Price (Parkettes) (15.650, 14.800, 12.250, 12.750) 55.450
- Brandie Jay (GK) (14.550, 14.350, 12.450, 13.650) 55.000
- Brianna Brown (Cincinnati) (13.650, 13.750, 13.250, 13.400) 54.050
- Anna Li (Legacy Elite) (13.600, 14.150, 13.900, 11.850) 53.500
- Mackenzie Brannan (Capital) (13.450, 14.000, 13.150, 12.700) 53.300
- Amanda Jetter (Cincinnati) (12.800, 13.850, 12.950, 13.500) 53.100
- Grace McLaughlin (WOGA) (12.850, 13.500, 13.350, 12.950) 52.650
- Abigail Milliet (Denton) (13.800, 11.750, 13.500, 12.600) 51.650
- Gabrielle Douglas (Chow's) (0.000, 15.700, 14.400, 14.850) 44.950
- Sarah Finnegan (GAGE) (0.000, 14.100, 14.900, 15.200) 44.200
- Casey Jo Magee (Capital) (13.350, 13.200, 13.450, 0.000) 40.000
- McKenzie Wofford (Zenith Elite) (13.350, 11.950, 14.500, 0.000) 39.800
- McKayla Maroney (All Olympia) (16.100, 0.000, 13.800, 0.000) 29.900
- Jordyn Wieber (Gedderts) (0.000, 14.250, 15.000, 0.000) 29.250
- Rebecca Bross (WOGA) (0.000, 15.300, 13.200, 0.000) 28.500
- Nastia Liukin (WOGA) (0.000, 0.000, 14.900, 0.000) 14.900
- Chellsie Memmel (M&M) (0.000, 0.000, 11.950, 0.000) 11.950
JUNIORS:
- Simone Biles (Bannon's) (16.050, 13.500, 14.050, 14.550) 58.150
- Madison Desch (GAGE) (14.700, 13.550, 14.550, 14.550) 57.350
- Amelia Hundley (Cincinnati) (14.450, 14.100, 14.450, 14.250) 57.250
- Lexie Priessman (Cincinnati) (14.150, 13.950, 14.300, 14.650) 57.050
- Bailie Key (Texas Dreams) (14.400, 13.900, 14.150, 14.150) 56.600
- Peyton Ernst (Texas Dreams) (14.250, 13.700, 13.750, 13.300) 55.000
- Ariana Guerra (Texas Dreams) (13.400, 14.100, 12.950, 13.600) 54.050
- Veronica Hults (Texas Dreams) (13.000, 13.600, 14.300, 12.400) 53.300
- Polina Shchennikova (TIGAR) (13.300, 14.400, 12.450, 12.900) 53.050
- Megan Skaggs (Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta) (13.300, 12.600, 13.250, 13.400) 52.550
- Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth) (13.400, 11.200, 14.000, 13.900) 52.500
- Maggie Nichols (Twin City Twisters) (13.950, 11.600, 13.550, 13.300) 52.400
- Ashley Foss (North Stars) (13.050, 12.000, 13.800, 13.400) 52.250
- Lacy Dagen (San Mateo) (13.850, 12.850, 11.800, 13.350); Ashton Kim (Texas Dreams) (13.150, 13.400, 13.200, 12.100) 51.850
- Amanda Huang (Northwind) (12.750, 13.050, 12.950, 12.500) 51.250
- Taylor Lawson (Parkettes) (12.700, 12.400, 12.900, 12.900) 50.900
- Alexis Beucler (Cincinnati) (13.450, 12.500, 11.350, 13.400) 50.700
- Shannon McNatt (Stars) (12.900, 11.650, 13.000, 13.100) 50.650
- Nicole Lehrmann (Capital) (13.300, 12.650, 12.050, 12.550) 50.550
- Taylor Krippner (Cypress Academy) (13.100, 12.300, 11.750, 11.950) 49.100
- Katelyn Ohashi (WOGA) (0.000, 14.950, 13.950, 0.000) 28.900
- Jessica Wang (Winner's Academy) (0.000, 12.850, 12.600, 0.000) 25.450
- Meredith Sylvia (Parkettes) (0.000, 0.000, 12.750, 0.000) 12.750
- Nia Dennis (Buckeye) (0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000); Macy Toronjo (Texas Dreams) (0.000, 0.000, 0.000, 0.000) 0.000
PRE-ELITE:
- Hope Masiado (Girls Co-Op) (Prelims: 8.500, 9.250, 8.650, 7.000) 33.400; (Finals: 12.000, 11.800, 11.750, 12.450) 48.000 TOTAL: 81.400
- Kristin Politz (Rebound) (Prelims: 8.000, 8.875, 7.700, 8.150) 32.725; (Finals: 11.200, 11.750, 11.450, 10.800) 45.200 TOTAL: 77.925
HOPES 11:
- Deanne Soza (Arete) (51.200, 36.675) 87.875
- Ariana Agrapides (Monmouth) (49.850, 36.025) 85.875
- Shania Adams (Buckeye) (49.250, 34.875) 84.125
- Alyona Shchennikova (TIGAR) (49.000, 33.775) 82.775
- Adriana Popp (Girl's Co-Op) (47.500, 33.300) 80.800
- Abigail Beaver (Buckeye) (44.700, 30.250) 74.950
HOPES 12:
- Abby Paulson (Twin City Twisters) (51.500, 35.325) 86.825
- Ragan Smith (Northwind) (50.850, 35.325) 86.175
- Simone Banen (North Stars) (50.950, 34.600) 85.550
- Jasmine Vallejo (Precision) (50.450, 32.875) 83.325
- Sydney Doggette (Buckeye) (49.500, 32.150) 81.650
- Charlise Doctor (Excalibur) (47.650, 31.300) 78.950
- Jazmyn Foberg (Will-Moor) (46.900, 31.600) 78.500
And finally, I watched the live stream of the Senior competition. I really hate the whole competition will begin soon screen. Love WOGA's leotards. Seems to be a lot of pink in the arena. Not too keen on the white lines coming down from the collar on the WOGA ladies leotards though. Love Chellsie's leotard the black with the sparkles and pink upside down V on the top half. The blue leotard Gabby is wearing is divine, although not too keen on the different material down one sleeve.
Image of Mykayla Skinner from East Valley Tribune from
2011 VISA Championships.
A stellar field of Juniors and Seniors will descend on the competition floor at the 2012 Secret U.S. Classic. The competition, which is being sponsored by Secret Clinical Strength Antiperspirant/Deodorant, will be held on the 26th of May at the University of Illinois - Chicago's campus Pavilion. The U.S. Challenge, will be held in conjunction with this competition on the 25th of May. The Secret Classic will see the Juniors in action from 11.30am and the Seniors taking to the floor at 5.00pm. All times are local. The U.S. Secret Classic is the final opportunity for the women to qualify to the VISA Championships.
PARTICIPANTS AND DRAW:
SENIORS:
STARTING ON VAULT:
- Abigail Milliet (Denton Gymnastics Academy)
- Jordyn Wieber (Gedderts' Twistars USA)
- Sabrina Vega (Dynamic Gymnastics)
- Mackenzie Wofford (Zenith Elite Gymnastics)
- McKayla Maroney (All Olympia Gymnastics Center)
- Brandie Jay (GK Gymnastics)
STARTING ON UNEVEN BARS:
- Anna Li (Legacy Elite)
- Brenna Dowell (Great American Gymnastic Express)
- Kennedy Baker (Texas Dreams)
- Sarah Finnegan (Great American Gymnastics Express)
- Gabrielle Douglas (Chow's Gymnastics and Dance Institute)
- Mykayla Skinner (Desert Lights Gymnastics)
STARTING ON BALANCE BEAM:
- Kyla Ross (Gym-Max Gymnastics)
- Chellsie Memmel (M&M Gymnastics)
- Grace McLaughlin (WOGA)
- Rebecca Bross (WOGA)
- Casey Jo Magee (Unattached)
- Nastia Liukin (WOGA)
STARTING ON FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Mackenzie Brannan (Capital Gymnastics)
- Amanda Jetter (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Bridget Sloan (Sharp's Gymnastics)
- Brianna Brown (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Alexandra Raisman (Brestyan's American Gymastics)
- Elizabeth Price (Parkettes National Training Center)
JUNIORS:
STARTING ON VAULT:
- Nicole Lehrmann (Capital Gymnastics)
- Katelyn Ohashi (WOGA)
- Amelia Hundley (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Ashley Foss (North Stars Gymnastics Academy)
- Lexie Priessman (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Alexis Beucler (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Simone Biles (Bannon's Gymnastics)
STARTING ON UNEVEN BARS:
- Shannon McNatt (Stars Gymnastics Training Center - Houston)
- Meredith Sylvia (Parkettes National Training Center)
- Taylor Lawson (Parkettes National Training Center)
- Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth Gymnastics)
- Jessica Wang (Winner's Academy)
- Lacy Dagen (San Mateo Gymnastics)
- Megan Skaggs (Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta)
STARTING ON BALANCE BEAM:
- Polina Shchennikova (TIGAR)
- Amanda Huang (Northwind Gymnastics)
- Madison Desch (Great American Gymnastics Express)
- Nia Dennis (Buckeye Gymnastics)
- Maggie Nichols (Twin City Twisters)
- Taylor Krippner (Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
STARTING ON FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Bailie Key (Texas Dreams)
- Veronica Hults (Texas Dreams)
- Ariana Guerra (Texas Dreams)
- Peyton Ernst (Texas Dreams)
- Macy Toronjo (Texas Dreams)
- Ashton Kim (Texas Dreams)
HOPES/PRE ELITE (COMPULSORY):
STARTING ON VAULT:
- Charlise Doctor (Excalibur Gymnastics)
- Deanne Soza (Arete Gymnastics)
- Ragan Smith (Northwind Gymnastics)
- Kristin Politz (Rebound Gymnastics)
STARTING ON UNEVEN BARS:
- Sydney Makarri Doggette (Buckeye Gymnastics)
- Shania Adams (Buckeye Gymnastics)
- Abigail Beaver (Buckeye Gymnastics)
STARTING ON BALANCE BEAM:
- Abby Paulson (Twin City Twisters)
- Jazmyn Foberg (Will-Moor School of Gymnastics)
- Ariana Agrapides (Garden State Gymnastics)
- Jasmine Vallejo (Precision Gymnastics)
STARTING ON FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Adriana Popp (Girls In Co-Op)
- Alyona Shchennikova (TIGAR)
- Hope Masiado (Girls In Co-Op)
- Simone Banen (North Stars)
HOPES/PRE-ELITE OPTIONAL:
STARTING ON VAULT:
- Simone Banen (North Stars)
- Hope Masiado (Girls In Co-Op)
- Alyona Shchennikova (TIGAR)
- Adriana Popp (Girls In Co-Op)
STARTING ON UNEVEN BARS:
- Ragan Smith (Northwind Gymnastics)
- Kristen Politz (Rebound Gymnastics)
- Charlise Doctor (Excalibur Gymnastics)
- Deanne Soza (Arete Gymnastics)
STARTING ON BALANCE BEAM:
- Abigail Beaver (Buckeye Gymnastics)
- Shania Adams (Buckeye Gymnastics)
- Sydney Makarri Doggette (Buckeye Gymnastics)
STARTING ON FLOOR EXERCISE:
- Jasmine Vallejo (Precision Gymnastics)
- Ariana Agrapides (Garden State Gymnastics)
- Jazmyn Foberg (Will-Moor School of Gymnastics)
- Abby Paulson (Twin City Gymnastics)
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:
- Erin Macadaeg (San Mateo) (14.150, 12.850, 11.900, 12.500) 51.400
- Tia Allbritten (Zenith Elite) (14.250, 11.900, 12.750, 10.900) 49.800
- Claire Hammen (GK's) (13.750, 12.250, 11.000, 11.200) 48.200
- Emma Sibson (Zenith Elite) (13.650, 0.000, 10.250, 10.400) 34.300
- Jennifer Hansen (Platinum) (13.900, 0.000, 12.500, 0.000) 26.400
JUNIOR ELITE:
- Veronica Hults (Texas Dreams) (13.650, 14.350, 13.200, 13.250) 54.450
- Maggie Nichols (Twin City Twisters) (14.000, 12.900, 13.400, 13.600) 53.900
- Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth) (12.600, 12.700, 14.100, 14.050) 53.450
- Jessica Wang (Winner's Academy) (13.900, 13.000, 13.050, 12.650) 52.600
- Alexis Beucler (Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy) (13.450, 12.250, 13.250, 13.050) 52.000
- Taylor Lawson (Parkettes) (12.750, 12.850, 12.450, 13.050) 51.100
- Ashton Kim (Texas Dreams) (13.100, 13.100, 12.750, 12.100) 51.050
- Deanne Soza (Arete) (13.300, 11.650, 13.400, 10.800) 49.150
- Hope Masiado (Girls In Co-Op) (12.250, 11.700, 12.550, 12.500) 49.000
- Ashley Smith (Northwind) (13.200, 11.700, 11.550, 12.350) 48.800
- Kristen Politz (Rebound) (13.250, 12.250, 10.150, 12.950) 48.600
- Ashley Szafranski (Parkettes) (12.800, 11.300, 12.900, 11.200) 48.200
- Elizabeth LeDuc (Zenith Elite) (13.300, 6.850, 14.000, 13.400) 47.550
- Mia Sundstrom (Xtreme Altitude) (13.100, 11.200, 10.450, 9.400) 44.150
- Kasey Nelson (Georgia All-Stars) (12.350, 8.650, 10.900, 11.900) 43.800
- Tessa Phillips (Buckeye) (11.350, 10.600, 11.850, 9.800) 43.600
COMPULSORY:
- Lauren Hernandez (Monmouth) (8.700, 8.750, 9.400, 9.375) 36.225
- Deanne Sosa (Arete) (9.000, 8.500, 9.300, 9.250) 36.050
- Ragan Smith (Northwind) (9.150, 8.500, 8.900, 8.925) 35.475
- Ariana Agrapides (Monmouth) (8.800, 7.800, 8.400, 8.925) 33.925
- Megan Marenghi (Zenith Elite) (9.200, 8.300, 8.200, 7.450) 33.150
- Melissa Reinstadtler (Rebound) (8.550, 8.500, 7.800, 8.250) 33.100
- Shannon Farrell (Rebound) (8.300, 8.800, 8.600, 7.350) 33.050
- Kasey Nelson (Georgia All-Stars) (8.450, 7.900, 7.000, 7.150) 30.500
- Mia Sundstrom (Xtreme Altitude) (8.350, 7.400, 7.400, 7.200) 30.350
- Madison Rau (Cypress) (8.400, 6.050, 6.200, 7.900) 28.550
- Katelyn Canales (Excalibur) (8.600, 5.450, 7.500, 6.500) 28.050
- Rebecca Cole (Excel) (8.000, 5.600, 7.000, 6.600) 27.200
- Keri Peel (Xtreme Altitude) (8.500, 2.800, 7.700, 7.850) 26.850
- Erin Eldridge (Cypress) (8.100, 4.150, 6.850, 7.100) 26.200
The 2012 United States Men's Qualifier will be held on the 5th of May at the US Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. A total of 86 gymnasts will be competing over two sessions - one starting at 2.30pm and the other at 6pm (Mountain Time). This will be the final qualifying competition to the 2012 VISA Championships where a minimum of 14 gymnasts using the Men's Program Committee's 20-point system will advance, with additional gymnasts selected may be selected to complete the 42-man Championships field. Unlike previous years, this year's Qualifier will not be including a Junior Division.You can find the roster for the Qualifier below:
- Riley Barclay (Chandler, Arizona/Sun Devil Gymnastics Club)
- Chester Gaudaur (Tempe, Arizona/Sun Devil Gymnastics Club)
- Stephan Gragg (Tempe, Arizona/Sun Devil Gymnastics Club)
- Donothan Bailey (Lake Forest, California/University of California-Berkeley)
- Alexander Buscaglia (Stanford, California/Stanford University)
- Adrian De Los Angeles (Long Beach, California/University of Michigan)
- Joshua Dixon (San Jose, California/US Olympic Training Center)
- Tanner Dowell (Stockton, California/Byers Gymnastics Center-Elk Grove)
- Justin Ebueng (Chino Hills, California/Byers Gymnastics Center-Elk Grove)
- Tyler Evans (Los Gatos, California/California Sports Center)
- Jordan Gaarenstrom (Laguna Hills, California/University of Michigan)
- Jesse Glenn (Northridge, California/SCATS Gymnastics)
- Glen Ishino (Santa Ana, California/University of California-Berkeley)
- Steven Lacombe (Mission Viejo, California/University of California-Berkeley)
- Samuel Mikulak (Newport Coast, California/University of Michigan)
- Masayoshi Mori (Irvine, California/University of Illinois)
- Sho Nakamori (Albany, California/Champions Academy)
- Chris Turner (Fremont, California/Stanford University)
- Wyatt Baier (Denver, Colorado/University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Andrew Elkind (Colorado Springs, Colorado/US Olympic Training Center)
- Ian Makowske (West Redding, Connecticut/ University of Michigan)
- Wyatt Aycock (Orlando, Florida/University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Ariosto Barrera (Miami, Florida/Universal Gymnastics Inc.)
- Danell Leyva (Miami, Florida/Universal Gymnastics Inc.)
- Jake Martin (Oviedo, Florida/US Olympic Training Center)
- Sean Melton (Orlando, Florida/US Olympic Training Center)
- Edward Mesa (Cooper City, Florida/Universal Gymnastics Inc.)
- Tyler Schaal (Boca Raton, Florida/Universal Gymnastics Inc.)
- Cameron Foreman (Iowa City, Iowa/Stanford University)
- Logan Bradley (Naperville, Illinois/St. Charles Gymnastics Academy)
- Wasef Burbar (Arlington Heights, Illinois/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- James Fosco (Deerfield, Illinois/Stanford University)
- Craig Hernandez (Libertyville, Illinois/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Ryan Johnston (Elburn, Illinois/St. Charles Gymnastics Academy)
- Sean Johnston (Elburn, Illinois/St. Charles Gymnastics Academy)
- Ryan Lieberman (Lake Forest, Illinois/Stanford University)
- Matthew Loochtan (Hawthorn Woods, Illinois/Buffalo Grove Gymnastics Center)
- Michael Strathern (Bartlett, Illinois/University of Michigan)
- Ellis Mannon (Indianapolis, Indiana/University of Minnesota)
- Miles Parker Raque (Louisville, Kentucky/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Matthew Felleman (Medway, Massachusetts/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Joshua Ungar (Longmeadow, Massachusetts/University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Sean Bauer (St. Louis, Missouri/University of Minnesota)
- Cameron Rogers (Charlotte, North Carolina/University of Illinois)
- Alessandri Bubnov (Fanwood, New Jersey/University of Michigan)
- Mackenzie Dow (Cranford, New Jersey/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- David Frankl (Franklin Lakes, New Jersey/US Gymnastics Development Center II)
- John Jeffries (Williamstown, New Jersey/Philadelphia Boys Gymnastics & Temple University Men)
- Daniel Khomenko (Manalapan, New Jersey/US Gymnastics Development Center II)
- Austin Phillips (Mahwah, New Jersey/University of Illinois)
- Brandon Wynn (Vorhees, New Jersey/Ohio State University)
- Adam Kern (Albuquerque, New Mexico/University of Minnesota)
- John Orozco (Bronx, New York/US Olympic Training Center)
- Eddie Penev (Rochester, New York/Stanford University)
- Kristofer Done (Auckland, New Zealand/Ohio State University)
- Donald Carper (Hollis, New Hampshire/University of Minnesota)
- Matthew Chelberg (Athens, Ohio/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Ty Echard (Carroll, Ohio/Ohio State University)
- Trevor Howard (Columbus, Ohio/Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center)
- Seung Tai Lee (Columbus, Ohio/Ohio State University)
- Miguel Pineda (Galloway, Ohio/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Donald Yeager (Austintown, Ohio/Ohio Gymnastics Institute Inc.)
- Jeffrey Becker (Broken Arrow, Oklahoma/Jenks Gymnastics)
- David Finning (Claremore, Oklahoma/Jenks Gymnastics)
- Wesley Haagensen (Midwest City, Oklahoma/University of Illinois)
- Adam Al-Rokh (Bensalem, Pennsylvania/Philadelphia Boys Gymnastics & Temple University Men)
- Anthony Beck (Catasauqua, Pennsylvania/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Scott Rosenthal (Clearfield, Pennsylvania/Penn State University Gymnastics)
- Sean Senters (Center Valley, Pennsylvania/Stanford University)
- Chase Cannon (Louisville, Tennessee/Premier Athletics Knoxville North)
- Ryan Kerr (Knoxville, Tennessee/Premier Athletics Knoxville North)
- Allan Malone (Cookeville, Tennessee/Philadelphia Boys Gymnastics & Temple University Men)
- Daniel Bronnenberg (Houston, Texas/Houston Gymnastics Associates)
- Christopher Brooks (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Michael Bynum (Humble, Texas/Texas A&M Gymnastics Club)
- Cameron Deer (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Randall Heflin (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Matt Hicks (San Antonio, Texas/Artemov Gymnastics)
- Jonathan Horton (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Spencer Johnson (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Charles Richardson (College Station, Texas/Texas A&M Gymnastics Club)
- Eric Schryver (Richardson, Texas/University of Nebraska-Lincoln)
- Zachary Chase (Woodinville, Washington/University of Minnesota)
- Dominic Morris (Mercer Island, Washington/Black Hills Gymnastics)
- Steven Jaciuk (New Berlin, Wisconsin/University of Minnesota)
- Alexander Tighe (Brookfield, Wisconsin/Philadelphia Boys Gymnastics & Temple University Men)
Kyla Ross of Gym-Max Gymnastics will be competing in the Senior division at both the 2012 Pacific Rim Gymnastic Championships and at the 2012 City of Jesolo (Italy) Trophy, whilst the three Juniors who will be competing at the Pacific Rim Championships will also be going to the City of Jesolo meet - Lexie Priessman, Katelyn Ohashi, and Amelia Hundley. Three big names also headed to the City of Jesolo Trophy are McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman and Rebecca Bross, whilst Gabrielle Douglas, and Jordyn Wieber are headed to Seattle. Am actually really looking forward to both competitions! Good luck to all!
PACIFIC RIM TEAM:
SENIORS:
- Jordyn Wieber (DeWitt, Michigan/Gedderts' Twistars USA)
- Gabrielle Douglas (Virginia Beach, Virginia/Chow's Gymnastics and Dance)
- Kyla Ross (Aliso Viejo, California/Gym-Max Gymnastics)
JUNIORS:
- Katelyn Ohashi (Plano, Texas/WOGA)
- Lexie Priessman (Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Amelia Hundley (Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
CITY OF JESOLO TROPHY TEAM:
SENIOR:
- Rebecca Bross (Plano, Texas/WOGA)
- Brianna Brown (West Chester, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Brenna Dowell (Odessa, Missouri/GAGE)
- Sarah Finnegan (St Louis, Missouri/GAGE)
- McKayla Maroney (Long Beach, California/All Olympia)
- Elizabeth Price (Coopersburg, Pennsylvania/Parkettes)
- Alexandra Raisman (Needham, Massachusetts/Brestyan's American Gymnastics)
- Kyla Ross (Aliso Viejo, California/Gym-Max Gymnastics)
- Mykayla Skinner (Gilbert, Arizona/Desert Lights Gymnastics)
JUNIOR:
- Madison Desch (Lenexa, Kansas/GAGE)
- Bailie Key (Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics)
- Amelia Hundley (Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
- Katelyn Ohashi (Plano, Texas/WOGA)
- Lexie Priessman (Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy)
The United States Rhythmic squad for the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships has been announced. Congratulations must go to all.
- Polina Kozitskiy (Fountainville, Pa./Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy)
- Alexis Page (New York, NY/Aviator Sports and Recreation)
- Julie Zetlin (Bethesda, Md./Capital Rhythmics)
JUNIORS:
- Julia Gabuz (Eden Prairie, Minn./NorthWest Rhythmic LLC)
- Jennifer Rokhman (Northbrook, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center)
- Laura Zeng (Libertyville, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center)
Image from USA Gymnastics. The United States Men's Program Committee has announced that Men's National Team Coordinator Kevin Mazeika will be the Head Coach for the United States Men's Team at the 2012 London Olympics. Mazeika will bring the experience of being the 2004 and 2008 Olympic Head Coach and also became the National Team Coordinator in 2009. Previously, he was the Men's Program Manager at the Houston Gymnastics Academy and owner of Mazeika's Elite Gymnastics.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
- 2004 Olympics, 2008 Olympics, 2012 Olympics: US Men's Head Coach
- 2009: Became Men's National Team Coordinator
- 2001, 2003, 2007, 2011 World Championships: US Men's Head Coach
The Men's team that will represent the United States of America has just been announced. The team will consist of:
SENIORS:
SENIORS:
- Christopher Brooks
- Jacob Dalton
- Samuel Mikulak
JUNIORS:
- Marvin Kimble
- Sean Melton
- Akash Modi
WELL DONE GUYS!
Following the Winter Cup on the weekend, a total of eight gymnasts join the seven members of the 2011 World Championship team as members of the United States Men's National Team. Congratulations go to:
- Brandon Wynn (Columbus, Ohio/The Ohio State University)
- David Sender (Savoy, Illinois/University of Illinois)
- Paul Ruggeri III (Manlius, New York/University of Illinois)
- Samuel Mikulak (Ann Arbor, Michigan/University of Michigan)
- Jesse Silverstein (Spring Valley, New York/US Gymnastics Development Center II)
- Glen Ishino (Santa Ana, California/University of California-Berkeley)
- Adrian De Los Angeles (Long Beach, California/University of Michigan)
- Christopher "CJ" Maestas (Corrales, New Mexico/University of Illinois)
And the members of the 2011 Worlds Team, who retained their National Team status:
- John Orozco (Bronx, New York/USOTC)
- Danell Leyva (Homestead, Florida/Universal Gymnastics Inc.)
- Jonathan Horton (Houston, Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
- Jacob Dalton (Reno, Nevada/University of Oklahoma)
- Steven Legendre (Port Jefferson, New York/University of Oklahoma)
- Alexander Naddour (Gilbert, Arizona/University of Oklahoma)
- Christopher Brooks (Houston Texas/Cypress Academy of Gymnastics)
Jessie DeZiel (Photo from Getty Images c/o Zimbio). Husker, Pan Am Games team member and now US National Team member!
Also in the wake of the Women's selection camps, the 2011 US National Team has been amended. Joining the previously announced National team members are:
- Jessie DeZiel (Twin City Twisters)
- Brandie Jay (GK Gymnastics)
- Anna Li (Legacy Elite)
- Grace McLaughlin (WOGA)
- Hallie Mossett (West Coast Elite)
- Bridget Sloan (Sharp's Gymnastics Academy)
- McKenzie Wofford (Zenith Elite)