QUICKFACTS GENERAL INFORMATION
ATHLETICS COMMUNICATIONS
Location .............................................................. Norman, Okla. Enrollment.......................................................................30,754 Founded .............................................................................1890 President .............................................................David L. Boren VP/Athletics Director ..........................................Joe Castiglione Nickname ......................................................................Sooners Colors ........................................................... Crimson & Cream Conference .......................................................................Big 12 Arena............................................................Lloyd Noble Center Capacity ..........................................................................11,562 OU’s All-Time Record ................................................686-335-5
Women’s Gymnastics Contact ............................... Chelsey Kraft Email ......................................................... chelseykraft@ou.edu Phone........................................................... O: (405) 325-8372 ..................................................................... C: (405) 365-2924 Fax ....................................................................(405) 325-7623
SOONERSPORTS.COM For the latest information on OU women’s gymnastics, including stats, standings, notes, photos, video and bios, visit the official website of Oklahoma Athletics at www.SoonerSports.com.
PRACTICE POLICY TEAM INFORMATION 2016 Overall Record............................................................38-1 2016 High Score ................................... 198.075 (vs. Michigan) Big 12 Finish.......................................................................First NCAA Finish .......................................................................First Routines Returning/Lost......................................................16/8 All-Americans Returning/Lost ...............................................8/3
Practices are held at the Sam Viersen Center, directly north and across Imhoff Street from the Lloyd Noble Center. Practices are typically open to the media; however, those who wish to attend must obtain clearance through Chelsey Kraft in the Athletics Communications Office prior to the start of practice. Practice generally runs from noon to 4 p.m. The best time to conduct interviews is immediately following practice.
COACHING STAFF
CREDENTIAL REQUESTS
Head Coach..............................................................K.J. Kindler Year ........................................................................ 11th Season Alma Mater.......................................................Iowa State, 1992 Record at OU ...............................................................282-53-3 Career Record .............................................................340-79-4 Assistant Coach ............................................................Lou Ball Year ........................................................................ 11th Season Assistant Coach .........................................................Tom Haley Year ........................................................................ 11th Season Women’s Gymnastics Office Phone ...................(405) 325-6876 Women’s Gymnastics Office Fax........................(405) 325-8337
Media credentials for home contests at the Lloyd Noble Center should be requested no later than one day prior to the event. Credentials will be issued to working media only. All requests should be directed to Chelsey Kraft in the Athletics Communications Office at (405) 325-8372 or by email to chelseykraft@ou.edu.
PRESS CONFERENCES Post-meet press conferences will take place in the interview room located off the north tunnel of the Lloyd Noble Center after head coach K.J. Kindler dismisses her athletes. Official score sheets will be available at the scorer’s table.
SOCIAL MEDIA For behind-the-scenes updates and information about the Sooners, search Oklahoma Women’s Gymnastics on Facebook, OU_WGymnastics on Twitter and Instagram or OU_WGym on Snapchat.
INTERVIEW REQUESTS Non-post meet interview requests for athletes and coaches must be arranged through Chelsey Kraft in the Athletics Communications Office. All requests should be submitted at least one day in advance of the desired interview time.
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