CHELLSIE MEMMEL NEW BERLIN, WISCONSIN Chellsie, 7, has mode the USA Notional TOPS Team 6· 8 year·old division for the second year in a row. She was finally age eligible to compete in a Level 5 & 6 meet and won with on all·around score of 35.05. In her first competitive season she took first all·oround in five of Ihe seven compelilions she enlered. She's coached by Kelly Zimdars and is in the second grade at Wilson Elementary School.
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However, it cannot weaken the ankle since full range of . ankle motion can occur. It caus~d allows the gymnast to train longer and harder with less pain in his/her ankles and is particularly useM when learning new skilts. tf the gymnast needs to restrict ankle motion, the ankle is first taped and the NASSAR SYSTEM is then applied over the tape.
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KELLY FONTENOT LAKE CHARLES, LOUISIANA Kelly will turn 18 on May 23. In the month of May she will grad· uate fram high school, complete 10 years in gymnastics, com· pete in her final meet, and retire from the sport. She is a Level 8 gymnast and is coached by Keith and Tommy Miller at Gymnastics, Etc. She has won numerous awards including 1995 Level 8 State 8ars Champion, 1994 Level 8 State 8eam Champion, etc. She plans to attend college and pursue a degree in Physical Education and eventually hopes to teach physically and mentally challenged children.
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is recommended that two NASSAR SYSTEMS be purchased,
one for each ankle. They can be cut to fit any size.
$15.00 per NASSAR SYSTEM Plus postage and handling (Mich. Residents add 6%sales tax) Postage and handling charges for 1·10 NASSAR SYSTEMS add $2.10 (U.S. currency only please) Contact us for infonnation about the 33%discount available for ordelS of 11 or more Make checks payable to and mail to:
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LAURA MIKESKA PLANO, TEXAS Laura, 9, is a Level 9 gymnast. - LasHeason-Laura-went-fromLevel 6 to Level 8 and become the Level 8 State Champion and won all four events. Laura was selected to participate in the TOPs program where she got to travel to New York and Oklahoma. Lauro trains five hours a day, six days a week, and is coached by Brion Simmons and Cindy Dove.
TIFFANY GARRETT PHOENIX, ARIZONA Tiffany, 13, started gymnastics at age 3 1/2 at Deveau's School of Gymnastics in Indianapolis, Ind. She is currently a member of the Flames Gymnastics Team in Phoenix, Ariz. She is coached by Bud Longford. At the Level 8 Optional State Meet, Tiffany was chosen by the coaches and judges as the most improved gymnast in 1995. She is currently working towards Level 9 Optional and hopes to compete it this season.
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