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The prestigious Visa American Cup competition kicked off the Olympic Year in New York City's Madison Square Garden, site of the very first Visa American Cup in 1976. Jason Gatson won his first and Carly Patterson won her second consecutive Visa American Cup title.

Robert V. Colarossi Editor

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WINTER CUP CHALLENGE The 2004 Winter Cup Challenge was held in Las Vegas, Feb. 6-7, and showcased much talent and depth within the men's program. Veteran of the Men's Senior National Team, Blaine Wilson, 29, won the competition with Sean Townsend finishing second.

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE CHAIR: Ron Froehli(h; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoi(hi Tomilo; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Porillo; VICE CHAIR & FIG TECHNICAL COMMITIEE SPORTS ACRO: Tanya Ca,,-PaHerson; SECRETARY: Gory Andersan; TREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMITIEE: Joy Ashmore, Ron Froehli(h. FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: George Beckstead; FIG TRAMPOLINE ANO TUMBLING TECHNICAL COMMITIEE: Pol HendellOn; FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMmEE: Jackie Fie; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Sieve Bul(her, Paul Spadoro; ATHLETE OIREOORS: Lorissa Fonlaine, John Roelhlisberger, Vanessa Vander Muym, Karl Heger; USOC ATHLETE OIREOOR: Oomini(k Minicu(ci.

USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Ron Froehli(h; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; PRESIOENT EMERITUS: Sondy Knopp, Mike Oonahue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gory Anderson; PUBLIC SEOOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Mike Sianner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: BeNy Heppner; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION-MEN: Froncis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Mike Jacki; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRlS ANO WOMEN IN SPORT: Mari~n Sirawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUOGES: Corole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-MEN: Lou Burkel; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUOGES ASSOCIATION-MEN: Bul(h Zuni(h; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Todd Vesely; u.s. ASSOCIATION OF INOEPENOENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul Spadoro; U.S. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Slary Moloney; U.S. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·WOMEN: oavid Hokumb, Sieve Rybacki; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marc Yancey; U.s. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie OiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Cosey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: Sandy Thielz; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP OIREOORS MEN: Mike Burns, Abie Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, Mi(helle La"on; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Kalhy Oslberg; TRAMPOLINE: Shoun Kemplon, Morsha Weiss; SPORTS ACRO: Bonnie Oavi"'on, Jay Binder; ATHLETE OIREOORS: Vanessa Vander Pluym, (hair; Lorissa Fonlaine, vice (hair; Jair Lynch, seuelary; Oomini(k Minicu«i, USOC Athlele Rep.; Joy Thornlon, Brooke Bushnell, Kim Zmeskal-BurdeHe, Mohini Bhordwaj, Karl Heger, Chrislie Hayes, John Roelhlisberger; ASSOCIATE OIREOORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Faber-Hi(kie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEOERATION, Howord Schwartz.

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32 SANDERS SWEEPS RHYTHMIC CHALLENGE The U.S. Rhythmic Challenge kicked off the Olympic year for rhythmic gymnastics, Feb. 1, in Colorado Springs, Colo. Rhythmic sensation Mary Sanders dominated the competition, showing four brand new and upgraded routines. Thirteen-year-old Julie Zetlin won the junior division.

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The event was very well attended with more than 12,500 spectators and 120 credentialed media covering the event.

The Mayor of New York visited the arena on Friday to meet with the athletes prior to training and wished them continued success in the Olympic year. New York and Madison Square Garden were great partners for this event. A special thank you goes to the efforts of Executive Committee members Paul Spadaro and Dominick Minicucci for their assistance at the Visa American Cup.

The T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions will be bigger and better in 2004 with performances in more than 30 cities across the nation. The post-Olympic Tour will feature athletes of U.S. Olympic Team and select National Team members delivering world-class gymnastics to all parts of the country in an entertaining and creative format. Tickets are on sale now for the Tour in each of the 32 cities, a complete tour schedule is listed on page 46. Additional cities will be added over the course of the next few weeks. Log on to www.usa-gymnastics.org for announcements of new tour stops. We hope that club owners, coaches, judges, gymnasts, parents and fans will all come out and support the T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions.

USA Gymnastics continues to utilize technology to deliver increased benefits to our members by launching an on-line safety certification program on April 1. The on-line certification will allow you 24 hour access to the program, as well as audio and animation to complement the course. A pilot group of 40 individuals was enlisted to test the safety course and all reports have been very positive. Please refer to www. usa -gymnastics.org for complete information.

On February 6 USA Gymnastics made history by web casting the Winter Cup in Las Vegas.

A live video stream to the USA Gymnastics website allowed paying viewers to watch the entire competition. On Februruy 28, USA Gymnastics took the next step by web casting the women's Podium Meet in New York. The meets are archived on the USA Gymnastics website and can be viewed by paying viewers at any time. Please refer to www. usagymnastics.org for upcoming events.

In preparation for the summer Olympic Games, U.s. athletes and delegation members will be traveling to Athens in March for the test event. This is a great opportunity for our athletes to experience the environment and competition expected this summer in Athens. Athletes to compete in the event will include: Jason Gatson, Alexander Artemev, Samantha Sheehan, Courtney McCool, Mary Sanders, and Jermifer Parilla.

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Veteran of the Men's Senior National Team Blaine WIlson, 29, won the competition scoring a 57.050.

WIlson, who trains at Team Chevron - Ohio State, said, '1 thought the meet went well, especially for this time of year. I just went in and hit my routines."

When asked about the level of competition at the Wmter Cup, Blaine said, '1 thought the rest of the guys looked good. It's early but as long as we all stay healthy we should have a great season."

WIlson won parallel bars and his score tied for first on rings with Kevin Tan but due to the tie breaking procedure WIlson finished second on rings. WIlson, along with Jason Gatson, and Paul and Morgan Hamm, used this event as a tune-up for the VISa American Cup. WIlson and Gatson competed allaround but the Hamms elected to compete in select events only.

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Sean Townsend, from Team Gattaca-HGA, returned from an injury-plagued 2003 to finish second all-around, medal in four events, and re-gain his National Team berth. 'This was my chance to make a statement, that I'm back," Townsend said. 'This is the most depth we've had in the U.S. National Team program since 1984, and to see the level of all the competitors here in Vegas has everyone excited about our chances in 2004."

Townsend, the 2001 World Champion on parallel bars, won gold on high bar and vault. and bronze on parallel bars during Wmter Cup finals. Townsend sat out most of 2003 due to injuries. His perfonnance showed he's back in top fonn and prepared for the busy year ahead.

Gatson, 23, showed strong perfonnances finishing third all-around, winning floor and finishing second on parallel bars. Gatson, who trains at Team Chevron-USOTC, finished eighth all-around at the 2003 World Championships and helped lead his team to the silver medal.

Finishing in fourth and fifth were David Durante and Steve McCain. Durante, 23, trains for Team Gattaca - Palo Alto and was a member of the bronze medal team at the 2003 Sr. Pan American Games where he also finished second allaround. McCain, who turned 30 in January, represents USOTC-Team Gattaca.

McCain, who is a 2000 Olympian and four-time World Championships team member, tied for second on floor at the Wmter Cup Challenge.

Alexander Artemev, 18, rounded out the top six. Alexander, nicknamed Sasha, was the alternate to the 2003 World Championships team and is one to watch as the Olympic year progresses. He's from Lakewood, Colo., and trains at Team Chevron-5280 where he's coached by his father, Vladimir.

In addition to Townsend, five other gymnasts were added to the 2004 U.S. National Team. They include David Durante, Steve McCain, Dan Gill, Oay Strother and Todd Thornton.

The men's program is riding high following one of the USA's most successful seasons in 2003. Paul Hamm won the U.So's first-ever men's all-around gold medal at the 2003 World Championships, plus a floor exercise gold. The men's team also captured its second consecutive team silver, highlighted by Gatson's eighth-place all-around finish, and event finals appearances by Gatson and Wtlson. From watching the Wmter Cup Challenge it appears the U.S. men are highly motivated, but realize there is more work to be done between now and the Olympic Games. They appear to be looking forward to the challenge!

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ARKANSAS Lady Razorback Gymnastics Camp 131 Barnhill Arena Fayetteville, AR 72701 Todd Henry Phone: (479)575-6428 Fax: (479)575-2203 Email: wthenry@uark.edu ladybacks.com June 11-15; June 16-20 WCamp ages 7 and up

CALIFORNIA Bay Island Gymnastics Summer Camp 2317 Central Ave., Alameda, CA 94501 Phone: (510) 521-1343 June 21-August 27 (one week camps) Mand Wgymnastics day camp BLast 0' Fun Gymnastics Camp Santa Barbara Gymnastics Club, LLc. 4179 State Street Santa Barbara, CA 93110 Phone: (805)683-1724 Email: sbgymclub@aol.com www.angelfire.com/ hij Susan Montgomery Mand W

Broadway Gymnastics Lake Casitas Camp 2004 812 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Phone: (310)450-0012 Fax: (310)450-6412 Email: MaryWCates@aol.com BroadwayGym.com Nikki Miranda July 14-16 Overnight camp Mand W. Broadway Gymnastics Spring/Summer Gym Sports Camp 2004 812 Main Street Venice, CA 90291 Phone: (310)450-0012 Fax: (310)450-6412 Email: MaryWCates@aol.com BroadwayGym.com Ni kki Miranda April 5-16; June 21-Sept. 3 Mand Wgymnastics, tumbling and trampoline California Elite Sports Center 22982 Ave. Empresa Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688 Phone: (949)589-1512 Fax: (949)589-1377 June 14-August 20 Jackie Plascencia at ext. 16 Email: jplascencia@calelite.com ELite Gymnastics & Cheer Academy 450 Fletcher Parkway El Cajon, CA 92020 Phone: (619)441-5900 Fax: (619)441-8729 Email: Elite_Gymnastics@cox.net www.elitgymnastics.com DailyjWeekly during JuljAug M and W gymnastics, tumbling, cheer GirLs Gymnastics Boot Camp USA Sport Connection, Inc. 864 Industrial Drive Hollister, CA 95023 Phone: (831)635-0872 usasportconnection.com Denise Bulman July 12-16 WArtistic Gymnastics Day Camp Gym America Summer Camps 4611 Platt Road Ann Arbor, MI 48108 Phone: (734) 971-1667 Fax: (734) 971-9631

Email: GymAmericaMI@aol.com www.gymamericagymnastics.com June 21-25; July 12-16; July 19-23; August 2-6; August 16-20 Silver Camp (half day) - every week of the summer Mand W Day Camp Gym Ventures Gymnastics Summer Camps 2710 Garnet Ave. #204 San Diego, CA 92109 Phone: (619)246-2469 Fax: (858)272-2266 Email: Debbie@gymventures.com www.gymventures.com July 5-9; July 12-16; July 1923; July 26-30; Aug. 2-6; Aug. 9-10; Aug. 16-20; Aug. 23-27.

Day Camp for boys and girls ree. ages 4-12 Lakewood YMCA Summer Gymnastic Camps 5835 Carson Street Lakewood, CA 90713 Phone: (562) 425-7431 Fax: (562) 425-5451 deni se. porrazzo@LBYMCA.org Denise Porrazzo June 21-24, July 12-15, August 9-12, August 23-26, 2004 Girls & Boys aged 6-High School (Artistic Gymnastics) Los AngeLes SchooL of Gymnastics Maili ng Address: 8450 Higuera Street, Culver City Phone: (310) 204-1980 Fax: (310) 204-6864 www.lagymnastics.com R, GG, Cheerleading, Karate, Dance, Pre-School, Day Camp

Monarch Summer Camps 5800 Fulton Ave. Van Nuys, CA 91401 Gary Honjio/ Steve Gonzales/Bambi Olesiuk Phone: (818)947-2513 Fax: (425)952-8104 Email: LAVgymnastics@aol.com www.lavcedu July 19-Aug. 6 Boys and Girls June 21-Aug. 13 Olympians San Diego Summer Camp for Boys San Diego ALL-Stars Gymnastics 7698 Miramar Rd. San Diego, CA 92126 Albert Morales Phone: (858) 586-0655 Fax: (858) 586-0759 Email: rick@netsofts.com www.sdallstarsgym.com July 26-30, 2004 Day camp for competitive boys Rhythmic Gymnastics Camp Redwood College of the Redwoods Eureka, CA Jody Hurlburt Phone and fax: (707)822-1722 Email: hurl@humboldtl .com August 2-6 SCATS Fun and Fitness Camp 5742 McFadden Avenue Huntington Beach, CA 92649 Phone: (714)895-2909 Fax: (714)895-4982 Email: Lisa Kirby171@msn.com Web: www.scatsgymnastics.com June 21-September 3 Day camp for children of all ages

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JD Reive, Stanford Men's Assistant Coach Thom GLieLmi, Stanford Men's Head Coach Overnight Camp: JuLy 11-17 Day Camp: JuLy 19-23 Twisters Gymnastics Summer Day Camp MaiLi ng Address: 2639 TerminaL BLvd Mountain View, Ca 94043 Phone: (650) 967-5581 Fax: (650) 967-7149 EmaiL: ronLudwig@webtv.net

Twistersgym.com Ron Ludwig 11 weekLy sessio ns from June 14 to August 28.

Woodward West Gymnastics Camp 28400 StaLLion Springs Dr. StaLLion Springs, CA 93561 Phone: (661) 822-7900 Fax: (661) 822-7902 www.woodwardwest.com June 13-19; June 20-26; June 27-JuLy 3; JuLy 4-10; JuLy 11-17; JuLy 18-24; JuLy 25-31; Aug . 1-7; Aug . 8-14; Aug . 15-21 Men's and Women's, Acro, T& T and Cheer - Overnight OnLy

COLORADO Breckenridge, CO. Peak Ten Gymnastics Camp Russ Crescentini 1081 Crescent Drive Logan, UT. 84341 Phone: (602)703-3299 Email: russcrescentini@hotmail.com Aug.8-13 Women OnLy (min. age 7) CATS SuperCamps and CATS RecreationaLSummer Camps.

CoLorado Athletic Training School

2400 30th St. BouLder, CoLorado 80301 Wendy Rein/ Kat Hearty Phone: (303)939-9699 Fax: (720)406-9161 Email: catsbouLder@worLdnet.att.net or catsbouLder.com June 7-11; June 14-18; JuLy 12-16; JuLy 19-23; Aug. 16-20 SuperCamps-Team LeveL Boys and Girls.

Pikes Peak Gymnastics Camp 2004, littLeton, CoLorado PO Box 2467 littLeton, CO 80161-2467 Phone: (877)316-4800 toLL free EmaiL: Tanya@pikespeakgymcamp.com pikespeakgymcamp.com JuLy 18-23 Rocky Mountain Training Camp MicheLe Maccagnan 3870 MaLLow Road CoLorado Springs, CO 80907 Phone: (877) 263-3851 or (719) 598-6863 Fax: (719) 598-0325 RMTC@StarsNGV.com www.StarsNGV.com.

JuLy 18-23; Women's Overnight Camp.

TrampoLine WorLd Camp 7145 Native Circle CoLorado Springs, Co 80919 Phone: (719)531-5867 zappmon@adeLphia.net http://artsportsworLd.com/ Ca mplndexhtm. htm Mike Zapp 10 weeks during summer break M, W, Tramp, doubLe mini, and power tumbLing , cheer, circus arts; day or overnight

FLORIDA Brown's GymnasticsALtamonte Springs ALL Sports Summer Day Camp for Boys and GirLs 740 Orange Avenue ALtamonte Springs, FL 32714 Phone: (407) 869-8744 Fax: (407) 869-0774 EmaiL: Brownsgyml@aol.com www.brownsgym.com/events/ summer_day_camp.htm Dates: May through August Ages: 3 to 14 Brown's Gymnastics Premier Competitive Summer FuLL Week Camp for GirLs 740 Orange Avenue ALtamonte Springs, FL 32714 Phone: (407) 869.8744 Fax: (407) 869.0774

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June 5-August 13 Horizon Gymnastics & Dance Academy, Inc. 285 Adalia Terrace Port Charlotte, FL 33953 Phone: (941)627-5342 Shelly Proa, Camp Director June 21-25; June 28- July 2 Gymnastics and Trampoline & Tumbling (all levels) All-Star Cheerleading and Dance (Ballet, jazz, hip-hop) Day Camp International Gymnastics Training Center Summer Camp 2004 18640 SW 104 Ave. Miami, FL 33157 Phone: (305)259-0677 Fax: (305)259-0647 Email:yanern@bellsouth.net Yanelda Perez and Jose Tejeda.

June 14-August 27 Mand W, Trampoline, Tumbling, recreational South Florida Gymnastics Camp, Twister Gymnastics 3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd #308 Boca Raton, FL 33431 Phone: (561)750-6001 Fax: (561)241-2802 Email: aptwst@aol.com Randy Sikora June 28-30 Girls & Boys Su n Country Team Camp 2004 4010 NW 27th Lane Gainesville, FL 32606 Linda Bennett Phone: (352)378-8711 Fax: (352)377-5020 inda@suncountJygymnastics.com www.suncountJygymnastics.com Camp dates: June 28-July 1.

Women's, men's, trampoline & tumbling. Full day or overnight.

Tampa Bay Turners Team Camp 2301 26th Street N. St. Petersburg, FL 33713 Brad Harris Phone: (727) 328-8500 Fax: (727) 328-8522 Email: TBayturnrs@aol.com www.tampabayturners.com June 17-20 Female gymnasts Level 5-Elite The Flip Factory 9245 N. Palafox St. Pensacola, FL 32534

Phone: (850)969-9111 Fax: (850)969-9131 Email: Gymnastx@aol.com www.flipfactorypensacola.com Contact: Scot Pe;ry June and July Day gym and cheer camps for boys and girls of all ages and ability.

GEORGIA All-Starz Fitness CenterCheerleading, Dance, & Gymnastics 65 Sparks Dr. Ste 4002 Hiram, Ga. 30141 Phone: (770)943-4567 Fax: (770)943-8959 Email: allstarzfitness@hotmail.com eteamz.com/ allstarzpanthers Wanda Row Ellenwood AU-Star Gymnastics & Cheerleading Camp

5108 Minola Dr. Lithonia, GA 30038 Phone: (404)219-2042 & 678418-5006 eteamz.com/ ellenwoodallstars.com Email: AVISJETI@Bellsouth .Net Avis Jett May 24-August 13 Gym, Cheer and Tumbling males and females ages 5-13 Goodson's Intense Gymnastics Camp 375 Ga Hwy 74 suite D Peachtree City, Ga. 30269 Phone: (770) 632-2656 Fax: (770) 632-3612 Email: gymcity@aol.com www.gymcitygymnastics.com Contact person: Sandra Cika July 12-16 (DevelopmentalLevel 5) July 19-23 (Level 6 & up) University of Georgia GYM DOG CAMP PO BOX 1472 Stegman Coliseum Athens, GA 30613 Lisa Mobley Phone: (706)542-7934 Fax: (706)542-5224 Email: lmobley@sports.uga.edu www.GeorgiaDogs.com.

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ILLINOIS 2004 Fighting Illini Boys Gymnastics Camp University of Illinois Office of Summer Camps 1700 South Fourth Street Champaign, IL 61820 Yoshi Hayasaki

Phone: (217) 244-7278 Fax: (217) 265-8122 sumcamps@uiue.edu www.fightingillini.com.

July 6-10 and July 12-16.

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2004 Fighting Illini Girls Gymnastics Camp University of Illinois Office of Summer Camps 1700 South Fourth Street Champaign, IL 61820 Bob Starkell Phone: (217) 244-7278 Fax: (217) 265-8122 sumcamps@uiuc.edu www.fightingillini.com June 19-23. Girls ages 8-18.

Camp IGI 2004 145 Plaza Dr. Westmont, IL 60559 Phone: (630)325-3333 Email: camps@igigymnastics.com July 11-16 (Women Level8-Elite) July 18-23 (Women Level4-Elite)

The Gymnastics Company 5311 Commerce Circle Indianapolis, IN 46237 Phone: (317) 889-0118(ph & fax) Kim Dykes Email: thegymnasticsco@cs.com www.thegymnasticscompany.com June 28-July 2 Rec. day camp for Boys and Girls (Ages 4 and up)

IOWA Hawkeye Boy's Gymnastics Camp The University of Iowa Sports Camps 203 Field House, Iowa City, IA 52242-1111 Jean Davis Phone: (319) 335-9714 Fax: (319) 335-9480 Email: dmitritrouch@uiowa.edu http:;/ recserv.uiowa.edu July 18-22 M

LOUISIANA INDIANA DeVeau's School of Gymnastics Day Camp 9032 Technology Dr. Fishers, IN 46038 Phone: (317)849-7744 Fax: (317)846-4535 www.deveaus.com Joan DeVeau June 22-25 - Class Day Camp July 20-23- Team Day Camp Interactive Academy Gymnastics Thi rd Annual Summer Boy's Team Camp 3795 S. US 421 Zionsville, IN 46077 Phone: (317) 733-3000 x121 Fax: 317-733-3000 Jeff Greene Email: Jeffg@interactivegym.org Interactivegym.org/ boyscamp July 18-23, Sharp Attack Summer Cam p Sharp's Gymnastics Academy 5945 West 84th Street Indianapolis, IN 46278 Phone: (317) 872-4554 Fax: (317) 872-4588 Email: msharp@sharpsgym.com www.sharpsgym.com Marvin Sharp July 21-24 4 day camp/ clinic with sleepover party on Saturday Girls: Levels 4-Elite

Inanov's Gymnastics Academy 3930 Barron Street, Metairie, LA 70002 Phone: (504) 889-9800 May 31-Aug. 20 Day Camp Gym., Cheer., Tumbling Leaps & Bounds Summer Adventure Camp 11033 Laird Lane Phone: (225) 665-7200 Fax: (225)667-6620 Email: Gmmlavergne@aol.com M, W, Rhythmic, Sports Acro, Trampolinand Tumbling, Day or Overnight Perfect Balance Gymnastics 14645 Greenwell Springs Rd. Greenwell Springs, LA 70818 Phone: (225)262-4966 Heather Boucher or Brandy Ray End of May-beginning of Aug. Tumbling, beginner / intermediate gymnastics.

Boys and girls ages 4-16

MARYLAND Harford Gymnastics Day Camp 701 Whitaker Mill Rd. Joppa MD 21085 Phone: (410)879-3718 Email: harfordgym@aol.com www. harfordgymnastics.com June 21-August 20 Boys and Girls Gymnastics Day Camp

Xtreme Acro and Cheer Summer Camp 20-E South lawn Ct. Rockville, MD 20850 Phone: (301) 251-5525 Fax: (301) 251-2116 Email: XTREM EGYM@VERIZON.NET www.xtremeacroandcheer.com Judi Eicher Week of June 21-25 thru August 16-20 Day Camp offering cheerleadi ng, acrobatics, T& T

MASSACHusms Camp West Woods 808 West St. Stoughton, MA 02072 Phone: (781)341-4424 Fax: (781)341-2970 Email: campwestwoods@aol.com www.campwestwoods.com Steve Kramer June 28-August 20 Co-ed day camp Field of Dreams Camp Gymnastics Learning Center 574 Lake Street Shrewsbury, MA 01545 Phone: (508)792-1551 Fax: (508)799-9459 Email: GLC574@aol.com Marianne Frongillo/ Michele Syslo 3rd week of June through 3rd week of Aug. Day camp for girls and boys ree. thru competitive.

Rhythmic Dreams Summer Camp PO Box 24 Newton MA 02464 Phone: (617)233-4493 info@rhythmicdreams.com www.rhythmicdreams.com Smaranda Moisescu, Camp Director June 28-July 16 and Aug 16-27.

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Sterling Academy of Gym nastics 15 Industrial Drive Sterling, MA 01564 Phone: (978)422-7655 Fax: (978)422-7892 www.sterlinggym.com Email: nancy@sterlinggym.com Day Camp boys and girls ages 4-16

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,...In the first article in this series we looked at how the principles . of intention, awareness, belief, being present, and discipline can be easily implemented in the gym to become an Athlete Warrior.

This second part will look at the last five principles of the Athlete Warrior and ways to build these qualities in yourself.

The move toward Eastern philosophy has been fueled by our "-. Western desire to be more. As we strive to increase difficulty, increase consistency, and increase our joy in gymnastics, we look to new philosophies to fuel our old ways of thinking. The ,teachings of eastern and martial arts philosophy give us new ,/ glasses to look at old ways. They answer questions like, "How can I compete my best?", "How can I train my mind as well as my body?" and most importantly, "What is my big picture purpose ... as I do gymnastics everyday?" Teaching yourself the principles • of the Athlete Warrior helps you know how to live as well as how / to succeed in gymnastics. Isn't that why you do this anyway?

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confronting can both be forms of compassion. Sometimes a teammate needs a pat on the back and sometinles a teammate needs a kick in the butt. A superior gymnast has the wisdom to know when each is needed, and has the ability to confront with . skill and kindness. The Athlete Warrior is compassionate yet disciplined with themselves. They understand the difference between motivation and deflation. They are patient, yet disciplined, with themselves and others. They don't take things personally and hold grudges. They don't label and judge, but rather understand human nature and the ways we all struggle in the world.

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Being frustrated, or feeling burned out at times is a normal experience for any high level gymnast. The Athlete Warrior knows that burnout is temporary. He or she focuses on what's good in his or her sport and keeps a positive attitude even during difficult periods. Think about the beginners in gymnastics. They are lost and entranced simply with the experience of doing it. Be it the feeling of flying through the air, or flipping upside down, the beginners love to do gymnastics because they love the feeling of doing gymnastics. Most of the . time, the magic is lost when you focus too much on outcome. __ Scores, awards, placements, take away from the sheer joy of the sport. Focusing too much on future goals also takes some of the ~ . joy away from simply being in the moment. This moment is so precious. There will never be another like it. You will never again be in this day of practice, with these people. Don't miss the moment by forgetting the beauty and joy of it. Remember, joy is not just about goofing around. The most joy in sport can come from times when the athlete is working his or her hardest.

Training tips for Principle Two: • Don't forget to have fun in the gym. Especially during the height of the competitive season. /" • Keep in mind that this is the only day you have. Take advantage of every workout.

• Don't freak out over bad days. Work with it, get what you can out of it, and move on.

• Encouraging others is a good way to enjoy your workout.

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Help your teammates be the best they can be. Encourage them and be happy when they succeed. Don't be a jealous teammate.

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Albert Einstein said, "In the middle of difficulty, lies _:'. _ opportunity." Every moment of training and competition is an opportunity. The power to seize that opportunity lies within every athlete. What if you believed that nothing "bad" ever .~ happened to you. That everything that happened in your life .j was simply an opportunity for growth as a gymnast and a person. Using everything as fuel means seeing and acting on the opportwuty presented in every situation. Seeing each situation j _: in the best possible light. Finding the positive amidst the negative. Searching for the gift inside the gloom .

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The deepest of the three levels is your purpose in life. Why did you come here? What are you supposed to do? What are you supposed to give? How can you make a difference? Your purpose in life is independent of place, time, money, or circumstance. It is something you can do in any state, any job, or any situation. Think about something you have always done well. Something you have felt "born to do". Your purpose is something that comes very easy to you. It is your special gift that has been with you possibly all your life. Maybe you inspire athers. Or have the ability to connect with children or animals like no other. Maybe you are here to teach. Or help others see their own greatness. Whatever it is, finding your purpose helps your entire life flow no matter what obstacles come your way.

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The U.S. Rhythmic Challenge kicked off the Olympic year for rhythmic gymnastics. The event served as a beginning to a long road ahead, culminating with one U.S. gymnast earning the right to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece.

Mary Sanders

Rhythmic sensation Mary Sanders dominated the U.s. Rhythmic Challenge held in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 1. Mary showed four brand new and upgraded routines en route to her all-around victory with a score of 103.600. Mary also won all four event titles scoring 25.70 in hoop, 25.95 for ball, 26.30 for clubs, and 25.65 for ribbon.

Regarding her finish Mary said, "I was very happy because it was the first competition of the season and I had four new routines with more difficulty than last year. It was a good check for my coach and I to see where I'm at. My coach was pleased I was able to pull off the new routines this early in the season."

Mary, 18, is coached by Mimi Masleva and lives in Toronto, Canada, where she trains at Ritmika. Mary is the 2002 and 2003 U.S. National Champion. In 2003, Mary made history by becoming the first American to qualify to two individual event finals at a World Championships. It was also at the 2003 World Championships where Mary's placement of 10th all-around qualified a spot for one rhythmic gymnast from the U.S. to compete in the 2004 Olympic Games.

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Fifteen-year-old Lisa Wang finished second at the Rhythmic Challenge with a score of 91.00. Lisa trains at Rhythmic Gems in Glenview, lli., and is coached by Lana Lashoff. Lisa lives in Buffalo Grove and attends Daniel Wright Jr. High where she is in the 9th grade. Lisa competed for the u.s. at the 2003 World Championships where she gained invaluable experience competing at a major international competition.

Olga Karmansky, 17, finished third all-around with a score of 88.425. She trains in Brooklyn, N .Y. at Nova Athletics and is coached by Lucy Kerznerman. Olga not only gained valuable experience competing at the 2003 Rhythmic World Championships, but she's also the 2003 Pan American Games all-around silver medalist and the runner-up at both the 2002 and 2<XB Rhythmic National Championships.

Rounding out the top eight in the seniors were Brenann Stacker, Julie Itkina, Aline Bakchajian, Alexandra Licona and Shayna Javornicky.

Upcoming Rhythmic Events Sanders will travel to Lake Placid, N.Y., on March 1 to prepare for the Pre-Olympic event to be held March 4-6 in Athens. She will head to the International of Thiais competition in France, March 27-28, and the Pacific Alliance event in Honolulu, April 17-18. U.s. teammates Wang, Karmansky and Stacker will join Sanders in Hawaii for the Pacific Alliance. Sanders is then scheduled to return to France for the Corbeil-Essones event May 8-9.

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Regarding the hectic schedule, Sanders said, "It's exciting. It's an Olympic year so I just want to do the best I can and have consistent routines."

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u.s. Gymnastics Training Centers Camp Site: Hadley MA. P.O. Box 4088 Tequesta FL 33469 Phone toll free: (888)345-8550 Fax: (561)745-4800 Email:usgtc@bellsouth.net usgymnasticscamps.com Mike & Susan Jacobson August 8-14; Aug ust 15-21 Boys, girl (Ages 7 and up) artistic gymnastics and coaches MICHIGAN 2004 Wolverine Boy's Gymnastics Camp Newt Loken Gymnastics Training Center University of Michigan 1000 S. State St. Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109 Mike Bu rns or Kurt Golder Phone: 734-764-5318 Fax: 734-764-3221 Email: burns@ umich.edu mgob lue.com/camp July 4-8 Ages 8-18; Only boys 10 years old and older can be residents; younger than 10, must be comm uter.

Midwestern Gymnastics Camp 393 N. Helmer Rd. Phone: (269)963-4770 Fax: (269)963-2225 Email: Branchgyml@aol.com Al or Cindy Scharns Ju ly 5-9 and July 12-16 Boys and Girls: Rec through Level 10 and Class I University of Michigan Girl's Gymnastics Camp Ann Arbor, Michigan Scott Sherman Phone: (734) 764-5328 Fax: (734) 615-9623 Emai l: gymnastics.w@umich.edu www.umgym.com June 20-24 June 27-J uly 1

MINNESOTA Hamline Gymnastics Camp Hamline University Gymnastics Camp 1536 Hewitt Ave. MS 1795 St. Paul, MN 55104 Phone: (651)523-2383 Fax: (651)523-3075 Email: dbyrnes@ ham li ne.edu Doug Byrnes June 14-18, June 21-25 Wday & overnight, (boys are welcome, but day only), beginners t hru adva nced, ages first grade-HS

Hastings Gymnastics Center,Inc. 2628 Millard Ave. Hasti ngs, MN 55033 Phone: (651)437-8883 Emai l: hgcgymnasticsh@msn .com www.hgconline.net Lawrence Belk June 14-18, 2004 M&W Minnesota Flyers Camp PO Box 1232 Detroit Lakes, MN . 56502 Phone: (218) 847-3637 Fax: (218)847-3637 Email: mnflyers@arvig.net Kyle Fondrick June 28 - Ju ly 1 Wartistic day camp The Great Escape 14934 Mi nnetonka Industrial Rd Minnetonka, MN 55345 Phone: (952)933-2452 Fax: (952)933-9807 www.mini-hops.com Day Camp ages 3 ? - 12

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Jonas Gymnastics Academy & Cheer Center 202 Commercial Ct. Morganville, NJ 07751 Phone: (732)536-0030 Fax: (732)360-0911 Email: Info@JonasGym nastics.com www.JonasGymnastics.com Jennifer Kowaleski Gymnastic Day Camps: Dates: July 5- August 27 (M/W programs) Cheer Camps: July 5-9, Ju ly 12-16, August 9-13

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Berks Gymnastic Camp 325 Morgantown Rd. Reading, PA 19611 Camp Site: Blue Mountain Academy Hamburg, PA Phone: (610)372-8454 Fax: (610)372-3433 Email: berksgymnastics.com July 11-16 and July 18-23 Girls, all levels. Resident (sleep over) or day camp.

Kehler's Kids Fun Day Camp Kehler's Gymnastics Ctrs. Inc. 680 Parkway Blvd.

Broomall PA 19008 Phone: (610)359-9999 Email: fun@kehlersgym.com www.mykidsgym.com June 21-September 3 Boys and girls rec. gym. camp. Other activities as well.

Flair Summer Team Camp Erie Gymnastics Center 4725 Park Harbor Dr. Erie, PA 16511 Phone: (814)898-2936 Fax: (814)899-7780 Email: LIGHTN1NG@aol.com www.eriegymnastics.com Douglas Pershun W Levels 4-10 Day/ Overnight June 2-25, June 28-July 2 International Gymnastics Camp 2004 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd. Stroudsburg, PA 18360-8137 Phone: (570)629-0244 Fax: (570)620-0616 international-gymcamp.com June 20-26; June 27-July 3; July 4-10; July 11-17; July 18-24; July 25-31; Aug. 1-7; Aug. 8-14; Aug. 1521; Aug. 22-28 Girls and Boys ages 8-17

Reach for your Stars Camp Miller's Gym Stars Gymnastics & Cheer School 420 Eden Park Blvd.

McKeesport, PA 15132 John Miller Phone: (412) 751-4100 Fax: (412) 896-5561 July and August W Day Camp Woodward Gymnastics Camp 134 Sports Camp Drive P.O. Box 93 Woodward, PA 16882 Phone: (814)349-5633 Fax: (814)349-5643 Emai~office@Woodwardcamp.com

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SOUTH CAROLINA Great Adventure Gymn. Camp Foothills Gymnastics & Dance Center 198 Couch Lane Easley, SC 29642 Phone: (864)855-9660 Email: kimfgc@aol.com Ages 5 and up Cheer Camp- 3 day camp from beginner to advanced Tumble Camp - 1 day camps from beginner to advanced

Brown's GymnasticsHouston,TX All Sports Summer Day Camp for Boys and Girls 10416-G Old Katy Road Houston , Texas 77043 Phone: (713)464-1996 Fax: (713)464-2099 Email: Brownsgym1@aol.com www.brownsgym. com/eve nts/ summer_day_camp.htm Dates: May through August; Ages: 3 to 14

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John Macready's Flipfest Site Address: Pre mer Gymnastics & Tumbling 5331 Western Avenue, Knoxville, TN 37921 Mailing Address: Flipfest.

1335 N. La Brea #2119 Hollywood, CA 90028 Contact Name: Lacy Macready Phone: (800)390-0821 Email: info@flipfest.com www.flipfest.com July 18-23 and July 25-30 Men's & Women's gymnastics

Karolyi's World Gymnastics Camp 454 FS 200 Huntsville, Texas 77340 Phone: (936)291-0007 Fax: (936)291-8637 June 8-13; June 15-20; June 22-27; June 29-July 4;

July 6-11; July 13-18; July 20-25 Girls age 7 and up Kim Zmeskal's own Texas Dreams Summer Camp 200 Fitness Ct. Coppell, TX 75019 Phone: (972)471-2345 Fax: (972)471.2344 TexasDreamsCamp@ao l. co m www.evetybody-fits.com Cindy Nehring June 28- July 2 W Overnight Camp for Preschool, Rec. , and Compo Texas Woman's University Gymnastics Instructional Camp PO Box 425349 Denton, TX 76204 Frank Kudlac, TWU Gymnastics Coach Phone: (940) 898-2384 Fax: (940) 898-2372 fkudlac@twu.edu www.twuathletics.com June 20-24 For girls 8 and older at the USAG Level 4-10. Day or Overnight camp

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Sami, 11, placed first althe levelS Zone Championships with a 36.625 all·around score. Her top individual score of 9.425 was on her favorite event, beam, and earned her the title of Beam Champion.

Sami trains aI Rohnen Park Gymnastics and is coached by Eileen Corley, Maureen Koehler and Marc Counney.

KAYLA BENSLEY EDMOND, OKLAHOMA

GRAND JUNCTION, The level 10 Team from Dynamo Gymnastics - Edmond, COLORADO kicked off the holiday season with stellor performances at the gym's first annual Christmas Classic. Front row Ito r: Hailee lippmin, Jordan Huff, Clare Costello, Taylor Jones and Caitlyn Turner. Bock row Ito r: Chelsea Vanover and Katie Maschino. The girls are coached by Dedra Case and More HoHenstein, head coach and owner.

Kayla, 8, won the 2003 level 5 Colorado State Champion all· oround title with a score of 37.15.

She also set the state record with a high event score of 9.9 on uneven bors! She is coached by her mother Kerri, who was the state bar champion in 1987, and her father, Brian, at Grand Junction Gymnastics Academy at KidzPlex.

MADISON O'BRIEN· SHULMAN VAN NUYS, CALIFORNIA Madison O'Brien-Shulman won the 2003 level 5 Southern California State Gymnastics AII·Around Championships.

Madison competed in the State Championships in Poway, Calif., on-November 9;-2003 and had an all-around score of 36.75, winning first place all around.

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HOUSTON, TEXAS Michael, who is a 6 foot tall, 13 yeor old, was the 2003 Class VI State Champion in the all·around (54.95), High bar (9.4), Rings, Floor Exercise, Pommel Horse, and he also ploced second on Parallel Bars. Michael trains aI GYMTEX Gymnastics in Stafford, Texas. He proves that gymnastics is a good spon for tall kids, too!"

ROBYN MAGEE MEMPHIS, TENNESSEE Robyn, 7, competed os a levelS gymnast and won third place in the 2003 Tennessee Stole Championships with an all-around score of 35.30. She's a gymnast aI River City Gymnastics of Memph~, Tenn., and ~ cooched by Sue Dorsey and Kolie Shannon. She's looking forward to competing allevel 6 next season.

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Meili, 6, won the level 4Tennessee State meet in December 2003 with an all·around score of 37.325. She placed first on beam (9.25), first on bors (9.225), second on floor (9.225) and third on vault (9.625). Meili trains at Excel Spons Training Center and is cooched by Natalia Grosso.

SPRING, TEXAS Justin Basel exemplifies "NO FEAR" as he performs a handstand on the edge of Glacier Point in Yosemite National Park with a beautiful view of "Half Dome" in the background.

Justin and his family visited the pork aher competing in Trampoline and Tumbling Nationals in Sacramento last July. Justin, competing for Basel's AII·Star Gymnastics, placed third in level 7 tumbling in the 10·11 age group.

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Welcome to Karolyi's World Camps, home of several Olympic and World Champions. For beginner, advanced and competitive gymnasts. Girls-minimum age: 7 years old.

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He will share with you his 40 years of coaching experience as he developed some of the most famous Olympic champions in the world, such as Nadia Comaneci, Mary Lou Retton, Kim Zm eskal, Dominique Moceanu and Kerri Strug.

PHONE: 936-291-0007 FAX: 936-291-8637 For 22 years we have been proud to offer the MOST AFFORDABLE TUITION in the USA, along with the most expert and quality gymnastics instruction at Karolyi 's beautiful camp , the official training center of the USA National Team. Please compare our tuition to any of the other camps that you may be considering!

• Tuition/session $375.00 • Additional session : $355.00 • Enrollment is limited: Call or write for your camp brochure.

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• High-quality intensive gymnastics instruction in the 35,000square-foot gymnasium complex, (training site of the USA National Team).

• Exciting additional outdoor activities include: horseback riding , swimming (Olympic-size pool), tennis, ball games, campfire activities, hay ride , dancing and boating .

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Dominique Dawes is one of the most decorated gymnasts in U.S. history, winning more National Championship medals throughout her career I ~4-See than any other athlete (19). In I 25-Sep 26-See addition, she won four World 30-See Championships medals and three Olympic medals. As a . l-Oct 2-Oct three-time Olympian, Dawes 3-Oet made history in '96 by . 7-Oct becoming the first African-American to win an individual i 8-Oct gymnastics medal with her bronze on floor. Dawes had only one 9-Oct coach throughout her 17-year career, KeIli Hill, of Hill's 10-0ct Gymnastics in Silver Spring, Md. 12-Oct Dawes attended the University of Maryland, College Park, and graduated with a degree in Communications. She's gained broadcasting experience at several gymnastics events in the last few years and served as a spokesperson for several organizations and campaigns. Now, Dawes, 27, has a new assignment. She's been named President Elect of the Women's Sports Foundation, beginning January 2004.

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HIRING HEAD COACH, INSTRUGORS. lakeside Maine summer camp teaching a wide range of activities to a high stondard in a supportive, cooperative atmosphere. Small classes of beginning and intermediate students, with some advanced, emphasizing the joy of the sport and challenge to the individual. 150 girls age 7-16 enroll for one- ar twomonth sessions. Opportunity to teach other athletics, arts, waterfront activities. College sophomores & up. Internships available. Non-smokers only. Apply today at www.kippewa.com to work June 20 through August 25. 60 Mill Street-Box 340, Westwood, Massachusetts 02090.

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Motionwear, a national leader in active wear for dancers, skaters and gymnasts, needs sales representatives for our growing gymnastics division. We are expanding territories in the Eastern and Sauthern US, and will provide you with all the tools necessary to make your accounts successful in their businesses. Quali~ed applicants must possess praven sales experience, own transportation, and a strong desire to provide personal service to existing accounts while starting new business relationships. This is an excellent opportunity with a reputable compony. Interested applicants should apply to: Motionwear, 1315 Sunday Drive, Indianapolis, IN 46217. Fax 317/780-4188. resume@motionwear.cam

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SUMMER CAMP WOGA SUMMER CAMP 2004. Come train with the best, alongside World Champions!! World Olympic Gymnastics Academy will host a Competitive Team Camp open to all girls: Level 4-Elite. Monday, June 28, 2004 - Friday, July 2, 2004. 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. (Lunch provided) $400.00 + $10 Reg fee or $475 + $10 Registration fee with Housing Provided. Please see our website for all details www.

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The USA Team included: Price, Priess, Shavahn Church (SCATS), Corey Hartung (Hill's), Grace Taylor (Aiken), Shayla Worley (Orlando Metro), Casey Overton (Excalibur), and London Phillips (SCATS).

The format of the competition was five gymnasts compete on each event and four scores count toward the team score. Price and Priess were the only two u.s. gymnasts officially competing in the all-around, although other team members competed in the all-arow1d but as exhibition on some events.

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Trampoline & Tumbling 2004 JumpStart National Team

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Sixty-five athletes traveled to Highland, Ind., to participate in JumpStart National Testing, December 4-5, 2003. Of those tested, 18 athletes and five alternates were named to the 2004 JumpStart National Team. Peggy Rayson, who serves as the coordinator of the JumpStart Program, said of the event, "In our second year of testi11g, there was a big improvement in the level and overall fitness of the athletes. It's exciting to watch the program grow and see how much the athletes and coaches benefit from it."

JumpStart is the trampoline talent identification program, aimed at finding talented young athletes, between the ages of 7-12, and providing educational opportuni ties for them and for their coaches. The second aJmual JumpStart National Team Camp took place Jan. 8-11 at the Lakeshore Foundation in Birmingham, Ala., and was an outstanding event.

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