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USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Chair: Sondy Knopp; President: Robert V. Colorossi; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue; Constituent Members: Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Stonner; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milon; American Turners: Betty Heppner; College Gymnastics Associa· tion·M: Roy Johnson; National Association of Colleg· iate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Goil Dovis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sporl: Morilyn StrolVbridge; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Colleg· iate Athletic Association: Corolyn LelVis, Tom Dunn; National Federation of State High School Assoc· iation!: Suson True; Notional Gymnastics Judges Association: John Scheer; National High School Gym· nastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lonce CrolVley; u.s. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Fred Turoff; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Gory Anderson, Roe Kreutzer; U.s. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Associa· tion:Marc Yancey; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics (ooches Association: Suzie DiTullio; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: TBA; USA Gymnastics National Membership Diretlors: Men's: Roy Guro, Jim Holt; Rhythmic: Tomoro Gerlock, Allo Svirsky; Women's: Undo Chencinski, Dovid Holcomb; Athlete Diretlors: Chris Woller, choir; Vonesso Vonder Pluym, vice choir ond sec; Mihoi Bogiu, Amondo Borden, Tonya Service Choplin, Joir Lynch, Wendy Hilliord, KimImeskol, Michelle DusserreForrell, USOC othlete representoHve; Associate Members: Jewish Community Centers: Lori Kotz; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kote Fober·Hickie; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Woyne DOlVning; U.s. (ompetitive Sports Aerobics Federation: HOlVord Schwortz; u.s. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Dovidson.
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USA Trampoline and Tumbling certainly hit new heights when it merged with USA Gymnastics in January. USA Gymnastics now includes: power twnbling, trampoline, double mini-trampoline and synchrOnized trampoline! Read a little about each of the disciplines and the history of the sport.
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Three-time national champion Blaine Wilson won the 1999 Winter Cup Challenge. Strong performances were tumed in by a number of athletes, with Jason Gatson scoring a 10.0 on floor and Yewki Tomita eaming a 9.95 on pommel horse, Gatson and Tomita took second and third place all-around, respectively.
USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee Chair: Sondy Knopp; President: Robert V. Colorossi; Secretary: Mork Grohom; Vice Chair Men: Tim Doggen; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Wendy Hilliord; Vice Chair Women: Joon Moore Gnot; FIG Executive Committee: Joy Ashmore; FIG Men's Technical Committee: George Becksteod; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andreo Schmid·Shopiro; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jockie Fie; At Large Members: Peter Vidmor, Suson True; Athlete Diretlors: Tonyo Service Choplin, Wendy Hilliord, Chris Woller; USOC Athlete Representative: Michelle DusserreForrell; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue. Unless expressly idenlifi.d 10 Ih. ronflory, 011 Ofodes, slol.· ments and views printed herein llIe oH,ibuted solely to the author and USA Gymnastics expresses no opinion ond assumes no responsibililylhereof.
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Vanessa Atler, the 1997 co-national champion, scored 9.70 or higher on each event to dominate the senior intemational competition at the 1999 American Classic. The top six all-around athletes qualified to the Pan American Games team. ROlmding out that team roster in places two through six: Jennie Thompson, Alyssa Beckerman, Jeanette Antolin, Jamie Dantzscher, and Erinn Dooley.
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83% of those surveyed expressed any of you have probably read or heard positive to strongly positive feelings something about the difficult times the about the Olympics. Olympic movement is facing. Negative 90% recognized that the scandal stories about Salt Lake City, Utah; has not involved Olympic athletes in Sydney, Australia; Nagano, Jap an; the anyway. International Olympic Committee and allegations of 91 % said their feelings for the impropriety have dominated the news media in the last athletes had not changed or were several months. even more positive than when negHow does this affect us in the sport of gymnastics? First ative stories began. we must remember that the United States Olympic Committee 74 0/0 of respondents said their and USA Gymnastics, our sports National Governing Body, feelings for Olympic sponsors had have a singular mission-preporing American athletes for not changed bosed on recent stories. their challenges and the chance to win. This mission hasn't Sandy Knapp 86% said the stories they had read changed and the integrity of our athletes has never been and heard had not changed their USA Gymnastics questioned. interest in watching the Olympic Chairman of the Board In my role as a member of the USOC Board of Directors Games on television. and one of five National Governing Body Council Members to serve on the USOC Executive Committee, I'm forhmate to see first-hand how the USOC According to a press release is handling the situation. I'm pleased with the USOC's proactive issued by the USOC, Bill approach and ability to keep its focus on the athletes! Hybl, president of the U.S. "Naturally we have been The USOC works to support American communities' bids to Olympic Committee, said, host Olympic Games. Although the competition for these events "Naturally we have been very concerned that the is fierce, it should be fair. Sadly, it appears that some individuals very concerned that the da i Iy doses of negative went beyond the rules in their zeal. Whatever their motives, the daily doses of negative stories would erooe,.--'c=::-:::-- I- - - Olympic Movement cannot tolerate anyone who breaks the stories would erode rules. Without integrity, there is n o honor in victory. cans' support for their athAmericans' support for The US 0 C for m e dt h e Mitchell Commission, chaired letes and for the Games. by the former United States Senate Majority Leader George We're gratified that a strong their athletes and for the Mitchell. The USOC has worked to provide all relevant informajority have not lost sight of what matters most, the mation and material to both the Mitchell Commission and the Games. We're gratified athletes and the Games Department of Justice. The Special Commission began its work that a strong majority on Dec. 29 and will deliver a report of its findings to the USOC themselves." no later than Feb. 28. As a part of its work, the Special have not lost sight of what Hybl added, "Still, we Commission will advise the USOC of any changes in the USOC's recognize that Americans matters most, the athletes bid process, selection procedures and policies that may be have sent a strong signal appropriate to the selection of a U.S. candidate city for future about the need for reform. and the Games themselves." Olympic Games. The USOC is already underway in a formal And it is clear that those process with eight cities-San Francisco, Los Angeles, reforms are forthcoming , Bill Hybl, president of the Cin cinna ti, Houston, Dallas, New York, Tampa and at all levels." Olympic Committee Washington/ Baltimore-which will culminate in the fall of 2002 with the selection of America's candidate city for the 2012 Olympic Games. It's important to remember that each of us as gymnasts, coaches, judges, parents, administrators and fans ARE the American Olympic Movement--all of us together. We stand side by side to support our athletes, and we must support each other in difficult times. As any competitive athlete understands, progress often comes with growing pains. In the same way I feel that the outcome of all of this will be a stronger, better, more effective Olympic Movement! The Games are for the athletes and about the athletes-in fact, the athletes are the reason we exist. The focus must return to the athletes when everything is finally in order.
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ARKANSAS Trinity Camp (MW) Contact: Jeanne Jones, MicheLLe Cooper 923 S. LouisviLLe Fort Smith, AR 72901 Fax: 501-649-8300 June 23-27; JuLy 28-Aug. 1
ARIZONA Arizona Pines (W) Proscott, Arizona Contact: Mike Payne Phoenix Gymnastics Acad. 1926 W. Monona Phoenix, AI. 85027 Phone: 602-582-5293 Fax: 602-516-0567 June 6-11 Camp Sierra Nevada (MWR) Contact: MoLLy GoLd bar 324 DeL Oro Ave. Davis, CA 95616 Phone: 530-756-8126 EmaiL: sgoLdbar@ucdavis.edu JuLy 10-30 Chris Waller's Summer Gymnastics Jam (MW) 11664 NationaL BLvd., Ste. 365, Los AngeLes, CA 90064 Phone: 888-892-6131 Phone: 310-398-6131 EmaiL: GymJammers @aoL.com June 23-26; 27-JuLy 3; JuLy 4-10; 11-17 Nor Cal Gymnastics Camp (MW) Contact: DoLLy FeLix P.O. Box 5473, Richmond, CA 94805-0473 Phone: 501-237-4045 Fax: 501-796-4999 WWW: iqdesign .com/ norcaL August 1-6 Paul O'Neill Summer Camps "99" (MW) Contact: PauL O'NeiLL 11345 Folsom BLvd. Rancho Cordova, CA 95630 Phone: 916-985-7174 Phone: 916-635-7900 June 28-JuLy 2; JuLy 5-9 University of California at Berkeley Boys Gymnastics Camp (M) Contact: Stoyan DeLtchev l
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DeVeau's School of Gymnastics (MW) Contact: Joan DeVeau 9032 Tech noLogy Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: 317-849-7744 Fax: 317-B46-4535 WWW: deveaus.com June 15-18 (day camp) JuLy 19-22 (day camp)
University of New Hampshire Girls' Gymnastics Camp (W) Contact: Ed Datti Univ. of New Hampshire UN H FieLd House, 145 Main St, Durham, NH 03824-3572 Phone: (603)862-4350 Fax: (603)862-4069 Email: gaiLg@hopper.unh.edu June 28-JuLy 2 (day camp) JuLy 11-16 (ovemight camp)
Peak 10 Gymnastics Camp (W) Breckenridge, CoLorado Contact: RusseLL Crescentini 1081 Crescent Drive Logan, UT 84341 Home: 435-753-0586 Work: 435-755-6817 Gym: 435-750-5091 August 8-13 Pike's Peak Gymnastics Camp (W) 9679 W. ChatfieLd Ave. #0 littLeton, CO 80128 Phone: 303-972-7059 Phone: 888-936-4776 Fax: 303-933-3518 JuLy 18-23; 25-30 Rocky Mountain Training Camp (W) Contact: Kurt AicheLe 3870 MaLLow Road CoLorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: 719-598-6863 Fax: 719-598-0325 Email: RMTCamp@ yahoo.com JuLy 11-17
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IOWA University of Iowa Girls Gymnastics Camp (W) Contact: Anthony Dean 203 FieLdhouse University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-335-9714 Email: anthony-dean@ uiowa.edu June 6-10 University of Iowa Boys Gymnastics Camp (M) Contact: Anthony Dean 203 FieLdhouse University of Iowa Iowa City, IA 52242 Phone: 319-335-9714 EmaiL: anthony-dean@uiowa.edu JuLy 4-8
Brown's Gymnastics 1999 Summer Camp (W) MAINE Kippewa For Girls (W) OrLando, Florida 740 Orange Ave., ALtamonte Monmouth, Maine Contact: Marty, SyLvia or Springs, FL 32714 Jon Silverman Phone: 407-869-8744 60 Mill St., Box 340 Emai~ rbrown@iag.net Westwood, ME 02090-0340 WWW: brownsgym.com EmaiL: kippewa@tiac.net Rhythmic Gymnastics Phone: (781)762-8291 USA National Camp (R) June 26-Aug. 21; 27-JuLy 25; University of South JuLy 26-August 22 Florida-Tampa (one and twa month sessions) Contact: Tyana MarLowe Rebound Sports of Tampa Bay, MARYLAND 1 Steinbrenner Dr. 4-Star Gymnastics (W) Tampa, FL 33614-7008 Contact: Nica Sutch Phone: 813-874-CAMP MiLestone Terrace Fax: 813-636-8972 Williamsport, MD 21795 August 2-6 Phone: 301-223-6116 JuLy 26-30; August 9-13
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ILLINOIS University of Illinois Boy's Summer Camp (M) Contact: Yoshi Hayasaki 1700 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-333-7973 Fax: 217-244-9759 Email: yhayasak@ uiuc.edu JuLy 11-16; 18-23 University of Illinois Girl's Summer Camp (W) Office of Sum mer Camps BieLfeLdt AthLetic Administration BLdg. 1700 S. Fourth St. Champaign, IL 61820 Phone: 217-244-7278 Fax: 217-265-8122
MASSACHUSETTS Region VI-Gold Medal Training Camp (W) Contact: Kathy Ostberg Gymnastics & More Woburn , MA Phone: 508-842-5614 June 23-27 U.S. Gymnastics Training Centers Summer Camp For Boys, Girls and Coaches (MW) at Mount HoLyoke CoLLege South HadLey, Massachusetts Contact: U.s. Gymnastics Training Centers, P.O. Box 4088, Tequesta, FL 33469 Phone: 561-743-8550 Fax: 561-802-6962 WWW: usgymnasticsca mps.com August 8-14; 15-21
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NORTH CAROLINA North Carolina Gym Jam (W) Contact: Tim GLas or Jennifer Ayars P.O. Box 3789 Pinehurst, NC 28374 Phone: 910-295-0724 Fax: 910-295-0074 EmaiL: gym1xpress @aoL.com JuLy 6-10
OHIO Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Camp (W) Contact: Dan ConneLLy 111 EppLer North BowLing Green State Univ. BowLing Green, OH 43403 Phone: 419-372-0551 Fax: 419-372-2877 EmaiL: cdan@bgnet. bgsu.edu JuLy 12-16; 19-23
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OREGON Dan Akh's Summer Camp of Champions (W) (LeveL 5-Elite) Contact: Rich Gustafson Acrovision Sports Center 63255 Jamison St. Bend, OR 97701 Phone: 541-388-5555 August 2-6 High Mountain Gymnastics Camp (W) (beginner-LeveL10) Contact: Rich Gustafson Acrovision Sports Ce ter 63255 Jamison St. Bend, OR 97701 Phone: 541-388-5555 June 21-25
Oregon State University Girls Summer Gymnastics Camp (W) Contact: Dick Foxal! Michael Chaplin 125 Gill Coliseum Oregon State Univ. CorvaUis, OR 97331 Phone: (541)737-2823 Fax: (541)737-2140 July 11-16 (overnight and day camp)
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Summer Camp Summer Fun Photos: (& I'm Selina Flurry and we're the girls from Acrofit Gymnastics and Jasper Gymnastics Academy. We went to Karolyi's Camp in Texas. It was great! <'fll<O It was a dream meeting Steve Nunno and Amanda Borden at Team USA Summer Camp in New York. Steve Nunno actually coached us every day at camp. I train at Arcadia Gymnastics in Chippewa, Pennsylva nia, and my hometown is Salineville, Ohio. That's me, Abby Allen in the middle with the Spice Girls T-shirt on and these are so me of the other campers. Erin Booth, Nina Oteri and Lisa Visnosky relax in the hot tub after their workout at Woodward Gymnastics Camp in Pennsylvania. -tI 0 This is a bunch of us laying around at 4-Star Camp in Williamsport, Maryland. We also got to meet Kerri Strug. L to r: Melissa Newman, Kerri Strug and Heidi Oliver. G I'm Brielle Colby (dark hair) and this is my friend and teammate Catherine Cameron (blond hair) with Shannon Miller (midd le). We went to International Gymnastics Trai ning Camp in Pennsylvania last summer and had a lot of fun . It was great to meet Shannon! We're both Level 5 gymnasts from Gymnastics Unlimited in Wilmington, North Carolina. 0 We are Level 5's from Jam Hops Gymnastics Factory in Hamlake, Minnesota. We went to Lake Owen Gymnastics Camp in Wisconsin and had a blast. Top: Nicole Boisrert. Middle: Katie Dunkley. Bottom l to r: Kasey Halverson and Andy Magnuson . • My name is Kelly Johnston. This photo is from Dunkley's Gymnastics Camp in South Hero, Vermont. It was my first overnight camp and it was so much Aerials Gymnastic TEXAS WISCONSIN Camp (W) fun . This is my favorite Karolyi's World Lake Owen Gymnastics Contact: Rick Palumbo, Gymnastics Summer Camp (MW) photo because we got Matt McCann, Camps '99 (W) HC 60, Box 60 all dressed up to go to 454 F.S. 200 Cable, WI 54821 Valley Forge Mall, a dance at a boy's Huntsville, TX 77340 Phoenixville, PA 19460 Phone: 715-798-3785 camp. Back Row l to r: Fax: 715-798-3898 Phone: 409-291-0007 Phone 610-983-9044 June 8-13; 15-20; 22-27; WWW: lakeowen.com Kelly Johnston, Laura Fax: 610-983-9046 July 6-11; 13-18; 20-25; Email: WWW: Whitney, Allie Richards, 27 -Aug. 1; August 3-8 lkoncamp@win .bright.net info@Aerialsgymnastics.com Jessica Baker, July 5-9; 12-16 Texas Sports Ranch (MW) June 6-12; 13-19; 20-26; Stephanie Hawthorne. 27 -July 3; July 4-10; 11-17; P.O. Box 179 Woodward 18-24; 25-31; August 1-7; Fro nt row l to r: Baytown, TX 77522
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Trampoline and tumbling can be traced to archeological drawings in Ancient China, Egypt and Persia. Over the years a number of methods have been devised to allow man to gain time in the air and perform a variety of skills. The trampoline is one of these methods. Trampoline was not actually a competitive event until after its invention by an American, George Nissen, as a portable unit in 1936. The Double Mini-Trampoline event began as two individual mini tramps separated by a small table covered by a mat. Later a one-piece unit was developed by Bob Bollinger and is used today as the official equipment for that event.
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POWER TUMBLING Power tumbling is performed on elevated spring runways which help tumblers propel themselves higher than a basketball goal as they demonstrate speed, strength and skill while executing a series of acrobatic maneuvers. Explosive somersaults with multiple flips and twists will be performed by the top level contenders.
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Eating on the run IS a way of life for all gymnasts. Long practice hours, both early in the morning and evening, long distance driving and working parents all lead to an increased use of fast foods. Fast food choices can include burgers, deli sandwiches, Mexican or Italian, like pizza. An occasional meal at a fast food restaurant is not likely to ruin your hig h performance diet, but if you are relying on drive-throughs more often, be on the look out. Ma rketi ng strategies of fast food restaurants target busy families by offering /I super size" meals for low prices. Beware, you may find yourself eatin g almost a day's worth of calo ries for $2.99! MAKE YOUR FAST FOOD Instead of:
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Is there a way to maintain your high performance diet with the use of these foods? Remember, your performance diet should be high in carbohydrates (5560%), moderate in protein (10-15%) and low in fat (20-25%). Here are some general guidelines while eating fast foods in order to maintain your high performance diet. If your main meal is a hamburger, choose the restaurant's leanest, simplest burger. Hold the cheese and any "special" sauces. One of the best choices at fast food restaurants is a charbroiled or grilled chicken sandwich, but again watch out for cheese and heavy sauces. For side orders, consider a small salad with dressing on the side instead of french fries. If you order french fries once in a while, get a small and share with a friend. Mexican fast food choices vary considerably. Healthier choices may include burritos, soft tacos and sides of rice. Rice is a great performance food, but the calories can add up fast. Portion control is essential. Baked potatoes are fairly prevalent today at fast food restaurants and can make a great vegetarian meal. Order your toppings on the side and don't forget to add a protein source. Baked potatoes are a great source of carbohydrates and can reload your glycogen (fuel) stores after a hard practice. Fuel stores are often depleted after a hard workout. Without reloading your stores, you will not be able to practice or compete at your optimal level the next day. Pizza is often a Friday night favorite. Try to choose vegetable toppings or lean meats like Canadian Bacon instead of pepperoni or sausage. Also, consider ordering light cheese or no cheese at all so that you can enjoy the flavor of the sauce. My favorite cheeseless pizza includes mushrooms and pineapples! Calories can add up fast eating pizza. Try to limit yourself to two or three pieces (depending on your size) and fill up with a side salad full of antioxidants and phytochemicals. Antioxidants and phytochemicals not only help boost your immune system to prevent you from getting too many colds, but also help heal your rips from bars. For beverages you should consider having milk at all three of your meals. Optimizing your calcium intake is very important for your bone health as growing adolescents. Try to keep carMEAL, FAST FOOD FUEL. bonated beverages to a minimum. Choose: Breakfast is probably the easiest meal to eat on the road while Charbroiled Chicken Sandwich maintaining your high performance diet. Most fast food restauSide Salad rants are going to have excellent choices for meeting your carboLow Fat Milk hydrate needs. Look for pancakes, bagels, low fat muffins, English muffins, toast, fruit and juice. Order butter on the side or Soft Taco hold altogether. Good alternatives include jam, jelly or syrup. Side of Rice Fast food can provide the fuel necessary to remain a high perWater formance machine with a little planning and investigating. You can obtain the nutritional information at the counter of many fast Turke Sandwich food restaurants to guide your choice. Most of the fast food Pretzels restaurants will do special orders for you, too. You may have to Juice wait a little longer, but you are much more likely to have a high performance meal if you do. Food is fuel, even when it is fast!
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Brian Halpern, M.D., FAAFP A. Jay Binder, M.D., M.P.H. Arizona Siale Univ",ity Sports Medicine New Jersey Directar of Sports Medicine Cenler Dan Benardot, Ph.D., R.D., LD. Depl. 01Family RelOur<es Baron Plaza, 10 Roule 520 Ea~ and Human Developmenl The Sports Medicine Cenler Deportmenl of Nulrilion Marlbaro, NJ 07746 Tempe, AI. 85287·2502 47201 ·10 Service Rd., Suile 301 and Dielelics (908) 946·2100 (phone) (602) 965·6935 (phone) Melairie, LA 70001 Laborolory for Elile Alhlele (602) 965·6779 (fax) (504) 885·8225 (phone) Performance Suzanne S. Hernt, M.D:·· melinda.monore@asu.edu (504) 885·7642 (fox) Georgia Siale Univ",ity UCLA Depl. of Fomily Medicine College of Health Sciences 50·071 CHS, Box 951683 Mildred Mdnnis (ody Quinter Burnell II, M.D. University ~ozo Las Angeles, CA 90095·1683 Ph.D., R.D., L.D. K.Valley Orthopedics, P.c. and Allanlo, GA 30303-30B3 (310) 206·1299 (phone) Departmenl of Nulrition The Soulhweslern Michigan (404) 651·1560 (phone) (310) 206·5351 (fox) ond Dielelics Sportsmedicinedinic (currenl elile judge) Georgio Siole University Jackie Berning, Ph.D., R.D. 31STurwili Lone Allonlo, GA 30303-3083 University of Colorado Kalamazoo, MI 49006 David Herzog, M.D. (4041 651·1105 (phone) 01 Colorodo Springs (616) 343· 8170 (phone) Director, Ealing Disorders Unil (404) 651·1235 (faxl Departmenl of 8iology (61 6) 382·8490 (fax) MassochuseHs General Haspilal 1420 Auslin Blun, Parkway 15 Parkman 51., ACC 725 Karen Reznik Dolins, Patrida e. (hamberland, M.D. Colorado Springs, CO 80933 Basion, MA 02114 M.S., R.D., e.D.-N. The Hughslon of Colorado, P.c. (303) 593·3078 (phone) (617) 726·2724 (phone) 250 E. Hartsdole 214 E. Denver Ave. JBERNINING@UCCS.edu Hartsdale, NY 10530 Larry Nassar, D.O., A.T.C:· Gunnison, CO 81230 Ruth (arey, R.D., LD. (914) 725·5703 (phone) Michigan Siale University (970) 641·43455 (phone) 4121SW 43rd Ave. (914) 725·6220 Sports Medicine (800) 351·1994 (phone) Portland, OR 97221 krd7@columbia.edu 2900 Hannah Blvd., Suile 104 (970) 641 ·0377 (fax) (503) 203-8991 (phone) Easl Lansing, MI 48823 www.hughslon.com Palli Tveit Mitrogan, (517) 336·4520 (phone) Nancy Clark M.S., R.D. M.S., R.D.Walton W. (uri, M.D. SportsMedicine Brookline CorporoleWeliness Dielitian Auriela Nalliv, M.D:Wake Foresl University B30 Boylslon Sireel, Roule 9 Henry's Morkelploce UCLA Division of Family Medicine S,hool of Medicine Braokline, MA 02167 9320 Fuerke Dr., Suile 105 Room 50·071 Medicol Cenler Boulevard (617) 739·2003 (phone) La Meso, CA 91941 Cenler for Ihe Health Sciences Win~on·Salem, NC 27157·1070 (619) 460·3032 exl. 727 (phonel (hristine Doarrttle, 10833 LeConle Ave. (910) 716·4207 (phone) M.S., R.D., C.D.E. Las Angeles, CA 90024·1683 Claudia Wilson M.S., R.D. 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Park Ave., Suile 112 (302) 735·8700 (phone) (801) 585·3874 (fax) M.B.S., R.D.- · Univ",ity Pork, PA16803 David FiSlher, M.D." 8455 lIex Drive (814) 863·7803 (phone) MEDICAL DOaORS/ Minneapolis Sports Medicine Cenler Colorado Springs, CO 80920 (8141865·3566 (fax) PRIMARY CARE 701 251h Ave. Soulh (719) 260·7513 (phone) mxp 19@email.psu.edu Gndy (hang, M.D. Minneapolis, Mil 55454 (719) 260·6994 (fox) University of California Sami Rilat, M.D. (612) 672-4800 (phone) forrell@rmi.nel University Health Service Rochesler Knee and (612) 672-4560 (fax) Phyllis Kennel Krozos, Tong Cenler, 2222 Banuoh Way Sports Med., P.c. Robert Fredericle, M.D. M.S., R.R., LD.N. Berkeley, CA 94720 2055 Crooks Rd. 48 Par La Ville Rd., Suile 295 (510) 643-3627 (phonel Professor of Orthopaedic Surgery Rochesler Hills, MI48309 Hamilton, HM 11, Bermuda (510) 643·9790 (fax) (810) 853-2300 (phone) Emory University School of Medicine (441) 236·5717 (phone and fax) cjchang@uclink3.berkeley.edu The Emary Clini" Inc. 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Terry Franci. Reardon, M.D. OrthopedicAssociales of Middlelown 51 SoulhMain51. Middlelawn, CT 06457 (860) 347·7636 (phone)
John Chri.tian.en, PJ., AJ.C. Health Saulh Rehabililalion 297 W. 63rd51. Willowbrook, IL60514 (630) 789·9506 (phone)
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Robert A. Sianton, M.D. 325 Reef Road, Fairfield, CT 06430 (203) 255·2839 (phone) (203) 254 3685 (fox) John Steub., M.D. Minneopolis Sports Medicine Cenler 701 251hAvenue Saulh#400 Minneopolis, MN 55454 (612) 339·7734 (phone) (612) 892·1800 (phone) (612) 672-4560 (fax) Kevin M. Supple, M.D. Greensbaro Orthopaedic Cenler, P.A. 1401 Benjamin Parkway Greensboro, NC 27408 (910) 545·5000 (phone) (910) 545·5020 (fax) Douglas P. Tewes, M.D. Uncoln Orthopoedic Cenler, P.L 6900 ASireel, P.O. Box 6939 Uncoln, NE68506 (402) 436·2000 (phone) (402) 436·2099 (fax) www.artholinc.com John W. Uribe, M.D. 5000 University Drive, Suile 3320 Carol Gables, FL 33146 (305) 669·3320 (phone) (305) 669·3324 (fax) David L Walden, M.D. Soulhern Colorado Orthopedic dinic 2233 Academy Place, Suil,l01 Colorado Springs, CO 80909 (719) 570·7272 (phonel (719) 570·9030 (fax) George J. Zambetti, Jr., M.D. 343·345 W~ 5Blh Sireel New York, NY 10019 (212) 765·2260 (phone)
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Vanessa Atler from Oak Gliders in Covina, Calif. , won the 1999 American Classic competition held in Pomona, Calif., Feb. 13-14. Atler said, "It was a very fun meet! I just wanted to go in and be consistent on all four events. This event was definitely a confidence booster for the upcoming Visa American Cup. I'm looking forward to competing against Viktoria Karpenko from the Ukraine who I feel is one of the best gymnasts in the world right now." The American Classic also served as the trials event for the 1999 Pan American Games. The top six athletes in the all-around earned the right to compete in the Pan American Games. Besides Atler, the following gymnasts qualified for the Pan American Games Team : Jennie Thompson and Alyssa Beckerman, Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy; Jeanette Antolin, SCATS; Jamie Dantzscher, Charter Oak Gliders; and Erinn Dooley, Hill's Gymnastics. Alter won the competition w ith a score of 39.287 over Thompson's 37.637. Atler also took first on vault (9.887L beam (9.825) and floor (9.85) and was second on bars (9.725) . Cincinnati's Sierra Sapunar won the gold on bars with a 9.750. In the junior division, Parkette's Kristal Uzelac won the all-around with a score of 36.550 over her nearest competitor Dynamo's Audra Fraim who scored a 36.275.
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JOHN MAURER BROWNSBURG, INDIANA TO SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA John ploced third at the 1998 Future Stars competitian in Colorado Springs, Colo., in the 10-11 year old age division. John trains at A-Plus Gymnastics in the Indianapolis area and at the Mission Volley YMCA in San Diego while in transition of moving. He is coached by his father, Dehner, and Steve Butcher.
Jessica, 9, is a level 4 gymnast at Brown's Gymnastics Metro. In 1997, she took second all-around at the Florida State Meet. So for in her level 4 coreer, she has over 11 gold medals. At the 1998 Trick or Treat meet, she took first place all-around with a 36.40, first on floor with a 9.1, first on vault with a 9.0, second on bars with 9.2 and first on beam with a 9.1.
LOGAN HAYDEN ORTONVILLE, MICHIGAN logan, 8, competes for the Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester. He competed as a Class VI for the 1997-98 season. At the Michigan State Meet he took gold on floor, pommels and parallel bars, silver on vault and high bar, and bronze on rings. He alsa placed first all-around with a 54.6. He won a total the season. lagan is caached by Curtis Wilson and looks forward to competing as a Class Vfor the 1998-99 season.
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POTTSVILLE, PENNSYlVANIA Alicia, 11 , captured three gold medals at the Pennsylvania State Championships, winning vault, floor and the all-around title. She also captured gold medals at the Keystone State Games as a level 7. She's coached by Sandy Kost-Sterner and Barbara Kost-Lonergan at the PoHsville Gymnastic Training Center.
LOGANSPORT, INDIANA Jessico is 10 years old and a Level 5 gymnast. She trains at Heartland Gymnastics in Logansport. She placed first all-around at a meet at Kokomotion in Kokomo, Ind., in the 9-12 year old age group with a score of 34.70. She's coached by Monte Edwards, Teresa BaHen, Madawna Springer and Joson Vonuhl.
ERICA VARON TORRANCE, CALIFORNIA Erico, 8, is a Level 5 gymnast at Studio West Gymnastics in Torrance, Califarnia. In November Erica coptured the California State All-Around Title with a score of 36.30. She also won first an vault and floor and second on bars. Erica also won the Central Pacific Regional All-Around Championships. She has been competing since 1997 and is coached by Jack Irvine.
SEASTAR RHnHMICS JO GROUP SEATIlE, WASHINGTON The Seastar Junior Olympic Group is popular in Region II for their skill, enthusiasm and team spirit. This hardworking bunch of girls spends many hours at the gym practicing tosses and synchronizing body skills while also dedicoting hours to individual competition. They ore fun-loving, well-rounded gymnasts who inspire kids to try rhythmic gymnastics at every competition. From left to right: Alana, Charly, Zoe, Alexis and Bezo.
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judge and delegation leader. The fi rst day of the eve nt was qualification and the top four gymnasts qualified ta event fi nals (three were prequalified from Grand Prix paints and one was from the host nationl . The second and third days were event final s with the top eight gymnasts competing. The first and second place gymnasts had to compete again in the Winner's Final to determine the champion. Gatson was slightly injured and competed only one event, Roor. However, he did a great job in his event earning the right to compete in the Winner's Final and earning the silver medal with a score of 9.525 just behind Alexei Nemov who scored a 9.65. Other male winners were: Romania's Marius Urzica on pam mel horse, Hungary's Szilveszter Csolany on rings, Kazakstan's Sergei Fedorchenko on vault, Slovenia's Mitja Petkovsek on parallel bars and Spain's Jesus Carballo on high bar. Antolin earned the bronze medal on bars with a score of 9.450. Russia's Svetlana Khorkina won the event with a 9.825. Russia's Elena Zamolodchikova won the vault and Roor ti~es. Also from Russia, Elena Produnova, won beam. Antalin took ~fth on beam with a 9.125 and sixth on Roor with an 8.80. Dooley hit a ll four events but did not qua li fy for finals in the highly competitive event.
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SENIOR INTERNATIONAL RESULTS CONT'D 11 . Michelle Emmons
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8.950 9.000 9.025 9.000 35.975
12. Marline Stephens
Browns-H
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36.775
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36.587
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35.700
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36.225
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34.650
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33.950
68.275
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34.062
68.012
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32.787
67.337
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In the rhythmic division, Jess&Nat, made up of Jessica Davis and Natalie Lacuesta, was able to overcome a perfect 10 from Mila Marinova from the Global Gals to win with a score of 39.60. The top individual score of the evening went to 1996 Olympian John Macready, whose showmanship and gymnastics skills earned him a 19.925. He drew the fi rst 10 of the evening to start the second rotation with a rendition of a gymnastics conductor performing to the William Tell Overture. The event was an entertainment festival, featuring a celebrity judging panel of actors James
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WOMEN'S DIVISION (Blade Runne" Ace Ventura, Pet 1. All-America ;::':S Detective), football great Danny Amanda Borden White (head coach of the and Amy Chow 39.40 Arizona Rattlers) and 19-year- 2. Reese's Sutter Cups old singer sensation Mya, who Jaycie Phelps and sang the national anthem and Vanessa Atler 39.40 performed a mini-concert after 3. Hershey Kisses the competition . Kristie Phillips and Top to bottom, left to right: Kim Zmeskal 39.20 ,
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CAMP WAYNE: Co-ed (hildren's comp in Northeast Pennsylvania (2li2 hrs from NYC). If you really enjoy gymnastics and want to teach (hildren (ag~ 6·16) we are looking for a Director, on Assistant Director and instructors for Gymnastics, Aerobics, Dan(e and Cheerleading. We offer a coring, fun-loving environment, rrn./bd. + salary. Wr~e: 12 Allevard St., lido Bea(h, NY Women's Gymnastics Coach and Part·Time Men's and Women's Coaches Needed: Full Time position open for a high~ motivated Girl's Team/ doss 11561 or coli 1-800·279-3019. Fax #: 516-897-7339. Caa(h ~h skills in coaching Beginners through Level 9/10. Good organiCHICAGO lAND (WESTERN SUBURBS) GYM. Seeking ENTHUSIASTIC COACHES ational and spoHing skills a must. Ex(ellent benefits and fa(iI~. Position for our Recreational/Competitive Progroms. Ameri(an has earned Sectional zvailable for Part-Time Men's or Women's coa(h. Boys coa(h will work with & State Trtl~ for several years and continu~ to strive for success. Americon ae(reational dass~ and team program of Closs 7-1. Girl's coach will work provid~ progromming that stimulat~ the growth and development of skilk ~h r team and re(reational programs. Salary commensurate with experithat corry over into all aspects of life. American ~ a State-of·the-Art Fadl~ enee. Send r~ume to: HGC, 5601 South Braeswood, Houston, IX 77096, or and offers the best in equipment and (oo(hing. Be a Port of the American FAX r~ume to: 713-551-7223 aHn.: Gayle. Team! GREAT PAY! Salary & Benefits negotiable, based on experience. Fax GYMNASTICS COACHES Adironda(k Girls Camp near Lake Placid Northern r~um~ to (630)851 -2588, or coli (630)851 -5437; Ann: linda L New York State. Seeking 6 stoff to spot and tea(h (hildren 6-15 years old. GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS. TRIPP lAKE CAMp, outstanding r~idential girls' State of the art faciliti~. Lorge stoff. Spectacular summer va(ation job. Also summer comp in Poland, Maine seeks Gymnastics Director (must be over a boys compo Vis~ us www.raqueHelake.coml-800·786-8373. 21) and Instructors. Dependable, experienced teaming beginner through advanced leveb. Knowledge of weight training and aerobics is ~sential. GIRLS TEAM COACH AND ClASS INSTRUaORS NEEDED. Beam and floor Pos~ion indudes solary plus trovel allowan(e, uniform, linens, room and ( oa(h needed to join young and enthusiastic staff. level 6and optional levboard. For application, information and interview (all: 800-997-4347 or els, some doss teaching required. Pre-S(hool and doss instructor posijjons abe available. Metroplex Gymnastics has hod competitive teams since 888·617-7477; www. TRIPPlAKECAMP.COM 1975. Top pay plus ex(ellent benefits. Call (214)343-8652. Fox (214)343HIRING HEAD COACH, INSTRUaORS. lak~ide Maine summer compolive 6129 or send r~ume: Bryon Streeter, Metroplex Gymnastics, 9858 with, core for, teach girls age 7-16. Complete gym, Nissen equipment. Chartwell, Dallas, IX 75243. Beginning students through advanced. Consistent, daily instruction. Gymnostics shows. Program's compulsory, optional skills promote develop- Head Team Coach Pos~ion Available for USA Gymnastics Level 5 and up. ment, measuroble advancement, interest. Knowledge of USAG fundamen- Salary and work hours are negatiable. Posijjon con be full or port time. tal, optional skills; proctical knowledge of compulsory levels; abil~ to spot, La rge gymnastics dub in the New Orleans area is looking for on energetic demonstrate; d~ire to teach (hildren. Abil~ to put (hildren's need before posijjve upper level (oo(h to run Girls level 5 & up program, and possibly your own essential. College sophomor~ & up. Internships available. upper level boys team. Our stoff has fun! If you wont to work in a fun, Opportunity to teach other athletics, arts, waterfront activities. 6/ 19-8/ 26. deon, first doss gym ~h a positive, upbeat fun-loving stoff in quiet suburNon-smokers. Kippewa, Box 340, Westwood, Masso(huseHs 02090-0340; bi 0, and coli the shots ~h the team, this is the job for you! We protect our co a(h~ from problem porentswhile you have fun coaching! Interested, funkippewa@tiac.net; (781 )762-8291 . 10ving, high~ ethical individuals please send resume to: "Iwont to coa(h lA's GYMNASTICS HEAD/INSTRUaORS/ CABIN COUNSELORS: Outstanding girls' #1 team" 58445 Pearl A(res Rood, Slidell, la. 70461 . summer comp on beautiful Newfound Lake in the White Mountains of New Hompshire. Must be able to teach (hildren ages 6-16 in a New State-Of-The- Restricted Coach Men's Gymnasti(s, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Art Gymnostics Facility. Friend~ Atmosphere, Ex(ellent facilities. Days aff in 0hio. The Ohio State Univers~ is seeking qualified condidates for a 12 Boston, Maine, Mantreal. Must be worm, coring and ready to have a great month restricted assistant (oa(h for the Men's Gymnastics program. time! June 21-August 15. Top Salary/Transportation, Room & Boord, R~ponsibilijj~: Assists in instruction of athlet~ in rul~ and fundamentals Acodemic (redit available. Wr~e: CAMP WICOSUTA, 216 Country Club Road, of the sport, teaches technique and (oa(hes performance. Assists in re(ruitin g activiti~. Coordinat~ logisticol needs of the program induding equipNewton, MA 02459 or Call: 800-846-9426. Wicocomp@uitranet.(om ment, travel, and tronsportation. Ass~ in organization and direction of dinGYMNASTICS INSTRUaOR(S): Full and Part-time energetic and dedicated irs, comps or other non-season programs. Qualificotions: Ba(helors degree (oa(h~ for our expanding re(reational and team progroms. Two fully in appropriate field and previous (oa(hing experience at the (ollegiate or equipped lo(ations, friendly staff, ropidly grawing. We offer a comprehen- du b level. 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GYMNASTICS COACHES: Gymnastics at Brentwood Commons is seeking professionol, experienced ond enthusiostic cooches for preschool and recreotionol progroms. We have 0 progressive progrom. Preschool or elementory educotion ond Sofety Certified 0 plus. Full ond Port Time positions ovoiloble, Compensotion commensurote with experience. Send resume to Gymnastics RABBIT SCORES - Superfast scoring progrom for PC ond MAC. NEW WINDOWS at Brentwood Commons, 112 Crawley Foils Rood, Brentwood, NH 03833. 95/ 98/ NT version avoiloble March '99. Eosy·to·use, forgiving. Unique fea· Coli 603-642-7200 or Fox 603-642-3077. tures lOve work, prevent errors. Says Melody Childers, scoring choirmon for GYMNASTICS COACH/ PROGRAM DIRECTOR NEEDED FOR SUMMER CAMP. the 1500·compettlor Buckeye aossic: "With 8sessions, 5computers, and over locoted outside of Houston, TX. TEXAS SPORTS RANCH is seeking stoff for its 30 volunteer operotors, Ican soy positively thot learning Robbit Scores is easy. summer progrom; both men ond womel1--(]lI experience levels needed. Everyone wos delighted with the convenient access into 011 the progrom areos. TSR runs weeklong residentiol comps for 11 weeks in our Stote-of-the-Art, • . 0 wonderful progrom." Not satisfied with your current scorekeeping? Check 85,000 sq, h, Focility. We need staff for 1week terms or the entire summer; out Rabbit Scores' speed ond ogility. Feotures: Shows ron kings during scoring; room ond boord included. Also, seeking progrom coordinator for the entire aeon, easy·ta-read results; Aword lobels; Aexible oge/ skill divisions combin· summer, Moior emphosis is that the compers learn good gymnostics ond oble for team results; Con set Rhythmic, Mens. For ODS: 5157.95 ppd. For hove fun. Contoct Rod Gormon ot Ph (888)GYM-CAMp, Fox (218)328-5953 MAC: 5167.95. J.D. Hopper, Box 2782, Stonford, CA 94309, 650·494-1705. or Emoil: bongt@flosh,net and www.texossportsronch.org. GYM BUS FOR SALE: Newly converted gym bus!! The bus is 0 66 possenger, outomotic, 1986 ford with 87,000 miles gos. (Generotor, 2 roof top AlCunits, corpet bonded foom on floor, walls podded, electric heoting systern heots in minutes, electricol outlets, completely self-contoined, point & art work. Equipment, lesson plans, ond morketing materiols (on Disk) included. 519,900 or BO. For info or pictures coli Sean at (603)434-8388 or (603)432-7044. NOTE: Beginning with the September/October 1999 issue of USA
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There's a whole new generation of gymnasts out there. They're confident. Bold . And they're good. They want to be judged for who they are, not who they followed. Our new catalog is dedicated to this new generation. They challenged us to look at everything from a fresh perspective and ask ourselves, "Why not?" From mind-boggling futuristic fabrics to startling new design innovations. We embraced change. And the change has done us good. We're ready for the new generation. Are you?
MJ.
Alpha Factor
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