2024 USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships
Message From the Athletic Director - Terry Beattie To the families, friends and spirited fans supporting all of the gymnasts this weekend at the USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships ... it is my pleasure to welcome you to West Chester University. We are excited to host this year’s National Championship event. This tournament is the culmination of a successful year for these student-athletes and the countless hours of practice, dedication, and sacrifice it has taken to reach this point in the season. I cannot wait for the amazing performances we are sure to witness throughout the weekend of competition. Founded in 1871 as an institute for teacher preparation, West Chester University is a comprehensive public institution, offering more than 118 undergraduate, 120+ graduate programs and four doctoral programs in more than 50 fields of study with an enrollment of nearly 17,000 students. Located in the Borough of West Chester, just 25 miles west of Philadelphia, our 409-acre campus is organized into six colleges and one school – College of Arts and Humanities, College of Health Sciences, College of Business and Public Management College of the Sciences and Mathematics, College of Education and Social Work, University College and the nationally renowned Wells School of Music. Be sure to explore our borough and discover all the shopping and dining it has to offer. I am sure you will find that West Chester, Pennsylvania, offers the perfect mix of historical charm and small-town allure with the buzz of city-worthy nightlife. Discover unique local history at the Chester County History Center and explore beautiful architecture downtown. Learn more about West Chester, PA at downtownwestchester.com. I hope you enjoy your time in West Chester and on our beautiful campus!
Sincerely, Terence F. Beattie Director of Athletics West Chester University
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