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Here's a few tips for both men and women gymnasts on how to pursue a gymnastics career in college. The arti­cle discusses when to begin your search, narrowing your choices, visiting schools, marketing yourself, how to gain further information and much more!

R IBBONS & S EASON'S G REETINGS -THE ATHLETES BEHIND THE Hoop, BALL, ROPE, CLUBS AND RIBBON .. .. . .............. . . ............ 18

Who are the top rhythmic gymnasts in the United States? Meet the entire Senior RhythmiC National Team and learn a little about their backgrounds.

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Above: World Championships men's team members {from Ito rJ- Jay Thornton, John Malleody, John Roethlisberger, Mi(hael Dutko, Jason Gatson and Blaine Wilson.

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China earned top honors in the men's team competition at the World Championships. The U.S. men's team put up a valiant struggle for the bronze medal before finishing in fifth place. Russia took the team title on the women's side, with the U.s. fin­ishing sixth. Belarus' Ivan Ivankov and Russia 's Svetlana Khorkina won the all-around titles.

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The 1997 USA Gymnastics National GymFest was conducted at Disney's Wide World of Sports Fieldhouse. In addition to the wide diversity of performances shown from the U.S. groups, the highlight of this year's GymFest was the participation by sever­

al international groups!

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS DIARIES

................. 3 0 Read the diaries kept by the

coaches from the 1997 World Championships and find out

what actually took place in Lausanne, Switzerland. Ron Brant gives a detailed analy­

sis of the Men's Team competition. Mary Lee

Tracy and Donna Strauss give a recount of the environment

and training situations as well as the competition.

publisher Kathy Scanlan

Editor Luan Peszek

Designer Julie T. Jones Design Associate

Mary Burkhart Men's Program Director

Ron Galimore Women's Program Director

Kathy Kelly Rhythmic Program Director

Nora Campbell Education and Safety Director

Steve Whitlock

USA Gymnastics Board of Directors

Chair: Sandy Knapp; President: Kathy Scanlan; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue; Constituent Members: Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Stanner; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Turners: Betty He ppner; College Gymnastics Association-M: Roy Jolmson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Marilyn Strawbridge; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Chris Voelz, Tom Dunn; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: John Scheer; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Mark Williams; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Cary Anderson, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; Young Men's Christian Association of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Ray Cura, jim Holt; Rhythmic: Tamara Dasso, AlIa Svirsky; Women's: Linda Chencinski, David Holcomb; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, chair; Chris Waller, vice chair; Kristen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Michelle Dusserre­Farrell, USOC athlete representative; Wendy Hilliard, Vanessa Vander Pluyrn, Peter Vidmar, Conrad VOOIosanger, Kim Zmeskal; Associate Members: Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Wayne Downing; U.S. Competitive Sports Aerobics Federation: Howard Schwartz; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson.

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Chair: Sandy Knapp; Special Advisor to the Chairman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; President: Kathy Scanlan; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Men: Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; Vice Chair Women: Joan Moore Gnat; FIG Executive Committee: jay Ashmore; FIG Men's Technical Committee: George Beckstead; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FIG Women's Technical Committee: jackie Fie; At Large Members: jim Hartung, Susan True; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Chaplin, Wendy Hilliard, Peter Vidmar; USOC Athlete Representative: Michelle Dusserre-Farrel1; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue.

Unless expressly identified to the contrary, all articles, statements and views printed herein are attributed solely to the author and USA Gymnastics expresses no opinion and assumes no responsibility thereof.

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By Kathy Scanlan President of

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GYMNASTICS EVENTS

Around the World and Close to Home

Congratulations to the men's and women's teams that represented the United States at the World

Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland. The USA was one of only three nations that qualified both its men's and women's teams to the team finals . The other two teams were China and Russia.

Congratulations as well to our Women's World University Games Team, which won the team silver medal. A spe­cial congratulations to Shannon Miller and Kathleen Shrieves who won first and second all-around at this competition.

A special note of thanks to all the 1996 Olympians who continue to train and represent their country at international competitions. After touring with the John Hancock Tour of World Gymnastics Champions in the fall of 1996 and the first part of 1997 and being in several televised events, Shannon, Dominique Moceanu, John Roethlisberger and John Macready competed in qualifying competitions and again earned the right to represent their nation. Olympian Blaine Wilson, who competed all year for Ohio State and, therefore, wasn't on the 1996-97 John Hancock Tour, led our team at the World Championships. He performed a breath­taking one-arm catch on high bar during the team preliminary competition that had everyone talking in Lausanne. His 10th place all-around finish was the top standing for a U.S. athlete at the World Championships.

Thanks as well to these 1996 Olympians and their teammates who will be on the fall 1997 John Hancock Tour. It's a whole new show and should be very, very enjoyable for spectators across the nation. The Magnificent Seven will be back together again and we all will want to cheer them on .

When I think about what these Olympians do to promote gymnastics, I would like to recognize the many hundreds of athletes who also help promote the sport. In the past few months, USA Gymnastics has had several press conferences in vari­ous parts of the country to atmounce the awarding of events (see the list of events that were awarded in the box below). In Sacramento, Richmond, St. Louis, Kansas City, and Knoxville, we have been joined by representatives of local gym clubs who have performed and been a part of the press conference--in fact, they have been the best part of the press confer­ences! Thanks to all these fine athletes.

The events that have recently

been awarded include:

John Hancock U.S. Championships 1998 - Indianapolis

1999 - Sacramento

2000 - St. Louis

Reese's Cup 1998 - St_ Petersburg

1999 - Phoenix

Reebok International Team Championships

1998 - Knoxville

1999 - Richmond

2000 - Richmond

Olympic Trials 2000 - Boston

World Team Trials 1999 - Kansas City

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HOWDO YOU KNOW WHEN YOUARE EATING No doubt about it,

food is important for athletic performance! It pro­

vides you with the energy (calories) need­ed to fuel your body during training and competition and to promote growth. It provides the nutrients (carbohydrate, fat, protein, vitamins, minerals) required for the building, repair and maintenance of your muscles and other vita l tissues, such as your brain, liver, and bones. It also pro­vides the nutrients to keep your body healthy and strong. Finally, your diet pro­vides the water needed to bathe every cell of your body with fluid and to keep your body cooled during exercise. So eating is very important for good athletic perfor­mance. Without good nutrition and ade­quate energy, the body will not function at its peak level. In addition, your risk of injury and getting sick is increased if you do not properly fuel the body. You all know how difficult it is to train and exer­cise if you do not feel well. Thus, good nutrition can help keep you healthy and competitive.

Now back to our original question. How do you know if you are eating enough food to maximize your health and performance? Remember, you cannot provide your best performance if you are not healthy. First, let's talk about how much food is necessary to fuel perfor­mance. Your body requires enough ener­gy to cover the requirements of growth and the functions required to keep you alive, such as keeping your heart beating and your body warm. It also must cover the cost of everyday activities, such as getting dressed, taking a shower, walking to school, and eating breakfast. Finally, the body needs to cover the cost of your daily training routine in the gym. As you

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can see, you are demanding much from your body and you MUST provide the body with the energy to do all this work. If you are not eating enough food, you may experience some of the following symptoms:

• You are hungry, irritable, grumpy and have a difficult time concentrating before or during your exercise routine. Sometimes you may even get shaky and light-headed. This may be especially true if you exercise around 3-4 in the afternoon and have not eaten since lunch, or if you exercise before eating breakfast. Remember, you must pro­vide energy {calories} for your muscles as well as your BRAIN.

• You are not growing. Remember, you must provide enough fuel for growth as well as exercise.

• You stop having your menstrual period. This may be a sign that the body does not have enough energy to fuel your exercise and the reproductive functions of the body Remember, you do not have to have disor­dered eating to stop having your period. Many female athletes stop menstruating if they are exercising hard and not eating enough food, even if they are making good food choices.

• You are losing weight. This is a sign that you are NOT providing enough fuel for both exercise and weight maintenance. If weight is being lost, the body uses stored fat and mus­cle tissue for fuel. Your goal is to maintain or increase muscle tissue. Thus, weight loss is a clear sign you are not eating enough.

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half a sandwich

one or two pieces of fruit

a carton of yogurt

an energy, breakfast or granola bar

8-12 oz of fruit juice

a plain bagel or spread thinly with light cream cheese, peanut butter, or jam

By eating a snack before exercise starts, you provide the body with enough energy to fuel both your brain and your muscles. Fueling the brain is just as important as fueling the muscles because good concentration is a very important part of an excellent athletic performance. During exercise, it may also be important to eat. A piece of fruit, a glass of juice or a sport drink may be just the thing to keep you energized throughout your workout.

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Remember, you cmmot expect the most from your body unless you fuel it for optimal perfor­mance. All the energy you consume before and during your training session will be used up dur­ing your workout. Thus, you do not have to worry about gaining unwanted body fat. Of course, the more you exercise, the more energy you need to fuel your body. In addition, larger individuals need more energy to fuel their bigger bodies. Also, some days you will be more hungry than others. Listen to your body and eat when you are hungry. One SPICED PUMPKIN BREAD easy way to make sure you have food avail-able during the day is to pack snacks in your gym bag or backpack. Energy bars, granola bars, dried frui t, huit and bagels are exam­ples of easy snacks that pack well. Finally, do not forget to drink lots of water before, dur-ing and after your workout. Water is vital for optimal muscle performance. So, drink water freely and frequently during the day.

When exercise is over you MUST refuel your body for the next day. Thus, a hearty meal after exercise will provide you with the energy for building and repairing muscle tissue, refueling the energy stores of your muscle (glycogen) and preparing your body for tomorrow's workout. Remember, eating enough food to fuel your body will help you achieve your maximal performance and help you look great too!!! Enjoy food. Learn to use it as a tool to provide you with a winning season.

--Just one slice of this delicious quick bread provides you with 45% of your Recommended Dietary Allowance of cancer-preventing vitamin A, thanks to the pumpkin.

1/4 cup all-purpose flour 1 tablespoon baking powder 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg 4 egg whites 3 tablespoons unsweetened applesauce

3/ 4 cup whole-wheat pastry flour 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1 cup canned pumpkin 2 tablespoons molasses

1 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 teaspoon baking soda 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves 1/2 cup buttermilk 1/3 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray an 8" x 4" x 2" loaf pan with no-stick spray and set aside. In a large bowl, stir together the all-purpose flour, whole-wheat flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, baking soda, nutmeg, ginger and cloves. Add the egg whites, pumpkin, buttermilk, applesauce and molasses. Use an electric mixer to beat on low speed just until blended, then beat on high speed for 2 minutes. Stir in the walnuts. Pour the batter into the prepared pan. Bake for 55 to 65 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool the bread in the pan for 10 minutes. Then remove the bread and cool completely on a wire rack before slicing.

Makes 1 loaf, 12 servings. Nutrition Scorecard (per serving): Calories: 199, Fat (g.): 3, % Calories from fat: 11 %, Cholesterol (mg.): 0

Reprinted from Healthy Homestyle Cooking by Evelyn Tribole, MS, RD, Rodole Press, Inc_

By Kim LaPiana, MS, RD

Easy to make and fun to eat. Just mix the ingredients below in a large mixing bowl and you've got a high carbohydrate, low fa t, good protein and fiber source, iron fortified and awesome snack to put in your gym bag or bring to a party!

1/2 cup dried cranberries 1 cup mini-twist pretzels 3/ 4 cup Cheerios

1/4 cup pumpkin seeds roosted and salted 3/4 cup Wheat Chex

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NOTICE TO MEMBERSHIP

The following Membership Statement has been adopted by the Boord of Directors of USA Gymnastics:

Membership in USA Gymnastics is a privi­lege granted by USA Gymnastics. That privi­lege can be withdrawn by USA Gymnastics at any time where a member's conduct is deter­mined to be inconsistent with the best interest of the sport of gymnastics and of the athletes we are servicing.

The following former professional members have had their membership with USA Gymnastics terminated and will not be allowed to renew their membership:

Charles Theodore Bates Vince Brown Larry Dutch MaNhew H. Erichsen William Alexander Etheridge Rick Feuerstein

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ATTENTION SUMMER CAMP OWNERS/ DIRECTORS

USA Gymnastics will print its annual Summer Camp directory in the 1998 March/April issue. If you would like to have your camp included, please send the follow­ing information by February 1 to the USA Gymnastics address listed at right:

State where camp is located Name of Camp Contact Person Address Phone Email or website Dates of camp if known Men or Women or Rhythmic

ATTENTION GYMNASTS

Do you have some great memories and photos from Summer Camp? Send a letter and tell us about your most memo­rable moment from camp (limit one page) and send photos, too. We' ll publish some of the best memories and photos in an upcoming issue!

Send letter and photos by January 16, 1998 to: USA Gymnastics magazine Pan American plaza 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225.

Send self-addressed stamped envelope if you would like your photos returned.

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FORMER RHYTHMIC NATIONAL TEAM MEMBER TAKES SIXTH IN MISS AMERICA PAGEANT

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Former Rhythmic National Team member Christy Neuman, 20, won the Miss Florida pageant and represented her state at the Miss America Pageant on Saturday, September 13. She performed a rhythmic routine utilizing ribbon, hoop and ball during the show and won the prelimi­nary talent portion of the Miss America pageant. She was a top 10 final­ist and took sixth overall. WOW! As a rhythmic gymnast, Christy took eighth all-around at the 1992 Olympic Trials, her last national level competition before she retired from the sport. Her best finish was in 1991 when she won the Rhythmic Challenge! She also competed for the U.S. at several international com­petitions in France, Germany, and Japan. Congratulations to Christy Neuman!

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To promote "Heolthy Eoting" the teom members ot the Gymnostics Spot took these pho­tos for their teom bulletin boord. On the bulletin board are slo­gons, "Gold Isn 't The Only Minerol We Crove!" ond "Milk, It Does The level 9 Teom Good," olong with photos of the girls drinking milk. They reolly hove o greot impoct on the younger girls in the gym who look up to them ond wont to be just like them. The level 9 Teom troins 18 hours per week!

MARA KENNEDY INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA

Maro, ot three months old ond 0 whopping 14 pounds, shows off her gymnostics form ond style. She's olso sport· ing her new velvet purple leotard which wos especiolly mode for her by using 0 boby doll for 0 pottern! Moro is the doughter of former USA Gymnostics Membership Director lisa Kennedy ond dod, Roy. Her list of occom·

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Alexondro, 12, ond Meesho, 15, won the 1997 011-oround stote titles in lowo. Alexondro os 0 level 8 helped Teom lowo wpture the bronze ot the Region IV Chompionships. Alexondro will compete os 0

level 9 this year. Meesho won the beom ond bors titles in oddition to her oll-oround title. Meesho will compete os 0 level 8 this year. Alexondro ond Meesho ore cooched by Tim Glos ot Corroll Gymnostics Awdemy in Carroll, lowo.

CASEY MUTZABAUGH HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA

Cosey is 0 level 8 gymnost ot Centrol Pennsylvonio Awdemy of Gymnostics (the Gymeffesl. She took first plme in floor ot the 1997 Stote Meet. At this year's Dutch Clossic meet she eorned third oil-around ond first on floor. At the 1997 Keystone Stote Gomes she took second oll-oround, second on floor, first on beom, third on voult ond helped her teom to toke first ploce. She's cooched by Jill ond Potsy Morris.

TAYLER SCHARMAN SALT LAKE CITY, UTAH

Toyler, 7, troins ot Rocky Mountoin Gymnostics in Murroy, Utoh, under the direction of Dove Honcock, boys pro­grom director. At oge 6, Toyler won the gold medol ot the Stote Chompionships in the oil-around with 0 score of 54.40. Toyler olso won five of the six individuol events. He took the gold on floor with 0

9.30, pommel horse with on 8.40, rings with 0 9.30, porollel bars with 0 9.30, ond high bar with 0 9.40. He took fourth on voult with on 8.70. Toyler works out 6-8 hours in the gym!

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Julion, 15, ond his portner Donielle, 13, par­ticipote in sports ocrobotics ot Junior Elite Gymnostics. Julion ond Donielle took fourth out of nine mixed poirs in the Jr. World Chompionships held in Howoii. They ore comhed by Sheri ond Dovid Reikvom ond Corlos Amoro. Julion is olso 0 power tumbler ond took second ploce ot the Winterthur Cup in Switzerlond. He olso took first out of three in the Elite Tumbling competition. Unfortunotely, Donielle broke her arm two weeks before ond could not porticipote.

lisa ond Corisso, both 18, ore level 10 gymnosts ot Gymkhono Gymnostics ond Donce in Honover Pork, 111., under the direction of cooches John Condon ond Jockie 8uckley. liso, voledictorion ond P.E. Student-of-the-Yeor ot Fremd High School, hod 0 remarkoble seoson eorning second ploce oil-around os 0 varsity gymnost ot the Illinois High School Stote Meet, in oddition to experiencing 0 successful level 10 seoson. Corisso, on honor roll student ot Rolling Meodows High School, eorned third ploce oil-around ot the level 10 Regionol competition this year, os well os plocing on floor ond voult. 80th hove eorned full gymnostics scholarships to the University of Illinois, Chompoign-Urbono.

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Dio, 10, ottends Midwest Twisters Gymnostics in South Milwoukee, Wis. She is cooched by Rick ond Kothy Nelson. At oge 9 she competed in level 4 and was the 011-oround chompion ot the Wisconsin Stote Meet. She is currently in level 6 ond prepor­ing for the upcoming meets. She's looking forword to 0 greot seoson!

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Women's USA Gymnastics Collegiate Liaison

very year, thousands of yow1g gym­nasts, their parents and coaches begin the process of looking for suitable col-

leges with gymnastics programs. How do you get started and what do you need to know? If

you are really serious about competing in college and possibly gaining a scholarship, it is important

to begin the process early. Begin looking at colleges with teams dming yom jW1ior year, or even yom

sophomore year. A directOlY of institutions and coaches as well as a guidebook for women can

be obtained from the National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics/Women (Lynn

Bmeckman, Women's Gymnastics Coach, Bielfeldt Athletic Bldg., 1700 South

Fomth St., Champaign, IL 61820 Ph: 217-333-1683). This guidebook is

invaluable to a prospective stu­dent athlete. In addition to con­

taining a directory, it also includes timetables and a

copy of the latest NCAA Guide for Student Athletes.

For the men, contact: College Gymnastics Association, c/o Major Ivan Merritt, HQ USAFA/ AHPG, 2170 Field House Dr., USAFA, Colorado 80840, for a listing of institutions sponsoring men's gym­nastics with coaches' names, addresses and phone numbers as well as other information.

As you begin narrowing yom choices, hy to attend a competi­tion to get the feel of college gymnastics. If you cannot attend a meet, h'y to watch a competition on television. Dming the latter part of yom jw1ior year, write to colleges you are interested in and determine which ones are interested in you . Remembel~ according to NCAA rules, a college coach cannot call you W1til July 1, after you have completed yom jW1ior year. But dming yom jwuor yeal~ you can write coaches, attend competitions, and visit campuses on your own. TIus is also a good time to prepare yom videotape and send it to the schools wluch interest you. Yom videotape is yom single biggest tool-so make it a good one. You may even want to consider a profeSSional company to make yom tape. Nothing is better for a college coach to watch than a videotape of yom skills and competitive routines. Include skills you are training (even if you have to use a pit or other trauUng aids) as well as competitive routines. TIw tapes should be of good quality, not blmry, and not too long. Showing a skill once or twice is sufficient, and one or two routines on each event will be enough. Also u1dicate when and

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where the competitive routines were taped. You should also include a let­ter and a resume with yom tape. Include in your letter / resume your level of competition, the name of your gym, your coach­es' names and phone nwnbers, skills you can perform on each event, any awards you have received, your intended major in college, your high school grades, SAT or ACT scores, a recent photo in gymnas­tics apparel, and any other interests or accomplishments that make you outstanding.

After you become a recmited prospective student athlete (this is when a coach or representative approaches you or a member of yom fanilly about enrolling), you should begin to determine which schools you will visit. The NCAA has rules regarding the munber of visits you can make. You may only take FNE visits where the school pays yom expenses, so choose wisely. You may visit as many schools as you wish at yom own expense. When you visit a campus, meet with the coach (arrange this before you arrive), and watch the team dming practice, visit the dining hall and dormitories, and speak with gymnasts on the team. Ask the coach about practice times, academic schedules and support services, assistant coaches, the coach's philosophy, any responsibilities you may have (fLmdraising, etc.), the team's records, stability of the program, what if you get u1jmed, and any other questions that you may have. Try to write yom questions before you visit, so you will leave with as much u1formation as possible.

Another important area you need to be working on at this time is getting eligible through the Clearinghouse. Every student ath­lete must be academically eligible to compete their freshman year. You must register and be certified by the NCAA Initial-Eligibility Clearinghouse. Your lugh school cow1selor can help you with this. They can obtau1 registration materials, at no cost, from the clear­u1ghouse at 319-337-1492. Your counselor should provide you with a student-release form and a red brochme titled "Making Sure You Are Eligible to Participate in College Sports." In order to register, you must complete the student release form and mail the top (white) copy of the form to the clearinghouse along with the

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$18.00 fee. After graduation and before school closes for the sum­mer, your school must also send a copy of your final transcript that confirms graduation from high school. To be certified, you must also submit your ACT or SAT scores to the clearinghouse. The NCAA Guide explains this process completely, but you must ini­tiate it yourself with the help of your counselor, or you may not be eligible to compete.

• travel time/expense to visit home • recreational activities/clubs available • additional responsibilities as a

team member Also remember, you do not want to lose your college eligibility

by becoming a professional. "You are a professional (by NCAA rules) if you are paid (in any form) or accept the promise of pay for playing in an athletic contest; sign a contract or verbally commit with an agent or a professional sports organization; use your ath­letic skill for pay in any form (for example, TV commercials, adver­tisements, demonstrations); play on a professional sports team; participate on an amateur sports team and receive any salary, incentive payment, award, gratuity, educational expenses or expense allowances other than playing apparel, equipment, and actual travel, room and board; try out with a professional team at your expense; receive actual expenses from any professional team for one visit per team not in excess of 48 hours; or receive a fee for teaching a lesson in a particular sport." (NCAA Guide) Be aware that the NCAA governs your eligibility in college and their rules may differ from USA Gymnastics.

You may be fortunate to have been offered a scholarship. Remember it can only cover room, board, books, and tuition. These amounts vary from school to school and from Division I and II schools. In addition to gymnastics scholarships, there are numer­ous types of financial aid. Check with the Financial Aid Office at the institutions in which you are applying. Also look in the cata­logues of these institutions for academic scholarships you can apply for.

When making your decision consider the following:

• the major you will be studying is suitable for your future

• the academic standing and graduation rate of the team

• the stability of the gJJmnastics program • your chances of competing/scholarship • size of the school and size of the classes

As you prepare for your exciting college career, remember to get as much information as you can. Speak to as many people as pos­sible regarding your choice. Good luck on your search; you will truly enjoy the exciting adventure of collegiate gymnastics!

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Natalie Lacuesta ~ HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: ~ Wilmette, III. ~ BIRTH DATE: ~ November 15, 1981 ~ ClUB: Rhythmic Gems g COACHES: Lono Loshoff, ~ Golino 8urns @ SCHOOL: New Trier High School-21 11th grade ~ HOBBIES: Doncing, listening to ~ music, going out with friends.

Natalie is a five-time Rhythmic National Team member and three-time National Champion, twice as a junior and once as a senior. like her older sister, Natalie was once a figure skater but switched to rhythmic gymnastics. Natalie, who is an accomplished ballerina, is very artistic and likes to write poetry. She's also an honor student at New Trier High School. She would like to attend an east coast university upon graduation from high school. Her mother is an endocrinologist and her father is an engineer. COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Rhythmic National Championships, Houston, Texas; Ist-AA & rope,

lrd-hoop & clubs, 2nd-ribbon 1997 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; 1 st-AA t996 Rhythmic National Championships, Athens, Go.; 2nd-AA, 2nd-rope,

lrd-ball, lrd-clubs, 2nd-ribbon t995 Pacific Ocean Gomes, Cali, Columbia; 9th-AA, 2nd-Team, lrd-rope &

ribbon (junior division) t995 Four Continents Championships, Cairo, Egypt; lrd(t)-AA & clubs, 5th­

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LauriIl[y HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Virginio Beoch, Vo. BIRTH DATE: Aug. 20, 1981 COACH: Lono Loshoff, Golino Burns ClUB: Rhythmic Gems SCHOOL: Solem High School-11th grade HOBBIES: Reading, drawing, playing cards, writing poems

Illy is a four-time Rhythmic National Team member. She started out in artistic gymnastics when her sister took her to the gym, but illy was always drawn to the rhythmic apparatus and eventually switched to rhythmic gymnastics. She is the youngest of eight children and moved from Virginia Beach to Evanston to train with Rhythmic Gems in 1992. She's currently back home in Virginia due to a family crisis. She won the National literary Award-Editors Choice for her poem about rhythmic gymnastics entitled, "What is a winner." lauri is a published author in the book, 'Whispers at Dusk," and one of her sto­ries was featured in Readers Digest magazine about overcoming her struggles living away from home and training at the elite level. She maintains a 4.0 grade point average. COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Rhythmic National Championships, Houston, Texas; 2nd-AA, 4th·hoop,

1 st(t)-clubs, lrd-ribbon 1996 U.5. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics, Boston, Mass.; 4th-AA 1995 Pacific Ocean Games, Cor" Columbia; lrd-AA & clubs, 2nd-Team &

hoop, 1st-rope, 4th-ribbon (junior division) t994 Jr. Pan American Cup, Monterrey, Mexico; 4th-AA, lrd-Team & rope,

2nd-clubs t994 Four Continents Championships, Seou~ Korea; 4th-AA (junior olYision)

Ellie Takahashi HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Torrance, Calif.

BIRTH DATE: April 9, 1982 CLUB: Californio Academy of RSG COACH: Olga Morozovo SCHOOL: North High School-10th grade HOBBIES: listening to the radio,

drawing and sleeping

Ellie is a two-time Rhythmic National Team member. She took third all-around at the 1997 Rhythmic National Championships, her top nnish in a national-level competition.

She has an older sister, Esther, who was formerly a rhythmic gymnast but now is involved with kickboxing. Ellie has two cots and a dog. Ellie maintains a 4.30 grade point average. Ellie's father competes in golf tournaments. COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Four Continenls, Sydney, Australia;

7th-team, 14th-AA 1997 Rhythmic National Championships,

Houston, Texas; lrd-AA, 5th-rope & hoop, 7th-clubs, 1st-ribbon

1997 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; 8th-AA 1996 Rhythmic Notional Championships,

Athens, Ga.; 6th-AA, (junior division)

1996 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; 5th-AA (junior division)

LirielHiga HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Los Angeles, Calif. BIRTH DATE: March 30, 1980 ClUB: California Academy of Rhythmic Gymnastics COACH: Olga Morozovo SCHOOL: Marlboraugh School-12th grode HOBBIES: Reading, listening to talk rodio

Higa is a four-time Rhythmic National Team member. She was in artistic gymnas-tics for more than 7 years before she switched to rhythmic because her artistic coach moved away. Once she tried rhythmic gymnastics she found it to be a better fit. Higa's father created liriel and her sister's (Noessa) names. liriel is a semifinalist for the National Merit Scholarship program and maintains a 3.7 out of a 4.0 grade point average. She comes from a sports family, her father played football and her sister did crew. liriel plans to attend college and study the humanities. COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Rhythmic National Championships, Housto~ Texas; 4th-AA,

lrd-rope, 2nd-hoop, 6th-dubs 1997 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; lrd-AA 1996 Aeon Cup, Chibo, Japan; 15th-team 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics, Boston, Mass.; 6th-AA 1995 Aeon Cup, Chibo, Japan; 8th-team

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Alicia Albe HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Germantown, MO BIRTH DATE: Moy 21 , 1977 ClUB: Rhythmflex Gymnosti(s COACH: Catherine Yokhimovi(h

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t st(l)·dubs, 8th·ribbon 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics, Boston, Moss.; 5th·AA 1996 African Championships, Walvis Boy, Namibia; 1 st-AA 1992 World Championships, Brussels, Belgium; t6th·AA group t992 Four Continents Championships, Beifrng. Chino; 4th·AA g~p

Alexsandra Chemenko HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Culver City, Calif.

BIRTH DATE: Mor(h 3) , 1981 ClUB: Colifornio Acodemy of RSG COACH: Olga Morozovo SCHOOl Culver City High S(hool-l1th grade

HOBBIES: Going to movies, reading, sho pping

Alexsandra, nicknamed Sasha, was born in Ukraine and moved to the U.S. with her family when she was 8 years old. She's a two-time Rhythmic National Team member and took sixth all-around at the 1997 Rhythmic National Championships. She was hit by a car when she was six, but by the looks of her gymnastics, you would never know it. Her mother was a rhythmic gymnast and her father

was a professional volley­- ball player and coach.

Sasha is Auent in three languages: Russian,

English and French . She also played tennis while living in Russia.

Sasha has a 4.5 out of 5.0 grade point average and plans to attend

college and become a criminal attorney.

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COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Rhythmic Notional Championships, Houston, Texas; 6th-AA,

6th'rope & hoop, 5th-dubs, 4th'ribbon t997 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, til.; 5th-AA t996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics, Boston, Moss.; 8th·AA 1996 Rhythmic Notionot Championships, Athens, Go.; 7th·AA,

6th-dubs,5th'rope 1995 Aeon Cup, Thibo, Japan; 8th-team, t2th·AA (junior division)

Meaghan Muller HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Roswell, Go. BIRTH DATE: April 14, 1978 ClUB: Atlanta Inl'l Rhythmi( Gymnosti(s Center COACH: Morino Dovidovi(h SCHOOl: Dekolb College­Freshman HOBBIES: Pilote, dancing, and swimming

Meaghan began artistic gymnastics in 1986 and became a Level 9/10 gymnast. She lelt the sport due to a shoulder injury and began rhythmic gym­nastics in 1993. She won the Level 8 Junior Olympic Rhythmic Championships in her first year. After placing 13th all-around in her first National Championships, she qualified to become an elite ______

Tara McCargo HOMETOWN & RESIDENCE: Jocksonville, Flo. BIRTH DATE: March 22. 1982

ClUB: United Gymnosti(s COACH: Milo Morinovo Harty SCHOOl: Home S(hool-10th grade

HOBBIES: Reading, sV/imming, piano, writing poetry,

scuba diving

McCargo is a three-time Rhythmic National team

member. She began artistic

gymnast. She's now a two-time --Rhythmic National team member. gymnastics at 18 Meaghan was honored as the 1997 USA months old, but Gymnastics Sportswoman of the Year. She repre- switched to rhythmic sented the U.S. at the 1997 Rhythmic World gymnastics when she Championships in Berlin. Meaghan would like to was 6. She was a become a sports medicine therapist. member of the 1997 COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS Rhythmic World 1997 Xtlnternotionol RSG Tournament of Thiois, Thiois, France; 29th·AA Championships team. Tara 1997 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; 2nd·AA has a 3.70 out of 4.0 grade point average. She 1997 Rhythmic Notional Championships, Houston, Texas; 7th·AA, 4th-rope, has participated in homeschool for the past five

lst·hoop, 4th·dubs, 6th(t)·ribbon years so she can train as an elite rhythmic 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics, Boston, Moss.; 7th·AA gymnast. Her mother is a special ed teacher at 1994 J.O. Notional Championships, Chicago, til.; lst-AA, lst rope & dubs, an elementary school and works with Tara in the

2nd-ribbon .... ----------------------... afternoon. Tara was certified as a scuba

JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM # HAM. 1. Kale Jeffress

2. Heme Isaacs

3. Undsay PaweD

4. DanieUe Lord

5. Jesska Howard

6. Erin Jeffress

7. Amy Ng

8. CamUle BranlOll

CLUB Rhythmflex GymnaslilS (ROIkville, Maryland! Rhvtbmk Gems (Gfenview, Illinois! International RSG GymnastilS (Jacksonville, Rondo! Oregan GymnastilS Academy (Portland, Oregon! International RSG GymnastilS (Jacksonville, Rorida! Rhythmflex GymnastilS (Rcidcville, Maryland! Rhythmflex GymnastilS (Rockville, Maryland!

COACH Calherine Yakhimovich

Lana LashoH

Efrossina Anguelova

Wuling Stephenson

EfrOllina Anguelova

Catherine Yakhimovich

Catherine Yakhimavich

Adanta International RSG GymnastilS Marina Davidovich (Atlanta, Ga.!

diver in 1997 and her family enjoys many water sports. COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS 1997 Rhythmi< Notiono( Championships, Houston, Texo,;

8th-AA, 7th·hoop 1996 Rhythmi< Notional Championships, Athens, Go.; 2nd-AA,

2nd·hoop, 2nd·dubs, 2nd-ribbo!!, (junior division) t996 Rhythmic Challenge, Downers Grove, III.; 3rd-AA

(junior division)

t996 Australia Championships, Sydney, Australia; 5th-AA, 5th rope, 7th hoop, 7th dub,

t995 IMSS Competition Cup, Mexico City, Mexicoi151-~ rope, hoop, dubs & ribbon

USA G

I have found the following drills to b. v.ry eff.ctlv. In t.achlng the CI.ar Hlp Clrel., both fro .. a t.chnlcal and .ducatlonal standpoint. With .ach drill ov.rlap­ping, thus r.lnfore­Ing the pr.vlous drill, I have found that th. gy .. nasts have an .asl.r tl ... und.rstandlng this sl .. pllstlc approach. Each drill should b. thought of as a skill In and of Its.lf and should b ... as­t.r.d b.fore th. n.xt drill Is Intro­duc.d. Sp.nd tl ... on th ... ast.ry of .ach drill. This .. ay s .... Ilk. a long tl ... , but b. patl.nt, and In th. long run you will have a t.chnlcally corr.ct CI.ar Hlp Clrel.. Th. CI.ar Hlp Clrcl. to hand­stand tak.s tl ... and a lot of r.p.tl­tlons, so again b. patl.nt and always relnforc. .ach of th. drills wh.n working on CI.ar Hips. Good Luckl

COACHES: Please submit your coaching ideas to: Reebok Coaching Corner, c/o USA Gymnlls';u, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225.

By Michael T. Jones B.S. Exercise & Health Science

LL #1 a stand, with the bar about thigh height, the gymnast jumps

planche position. The planche should possess hollow, pushed shoulders and flat hips (see diagram). He/ she then returns to

the standing position. Be sure that the body reaches a horizontal before the next drill is introduced. This will teach the gym·

how to drop his/her shoulders back from a horizontal cast.

the same start as Drill #1, the gymnast jumps to a but instead of falling to the feet, he/she wi ll fall I body candlestick perform ing an undressing

(not shown). After achieving the candlestick posi· gymnast should drive his/her heels into an arch to land on both feet.

will perform the same underswing release from cast (planche) position. Make sure that the shoulders

pushed out and the hips are flat. This will teach the gymnast to drop his/her shoulders back from a cast.

DRILL # 4 wi ll now perform the candlestick position (2)

of letting go, the gymnast will turn

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1997 WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM-MEN NAME BIRTHDAY Michael Dutka 2/6f78 Jason Gatson 6/25/80 John Macready 4/29f75 John Roethlisberger 6/21f70 Jay Thornton 9/9f74 Blaine Wilson 8/3f74 Jim Foody (Alternatel4f7 f74

TEAM Penn State USOTC USOTC Minnesota USOTC Unattached UCLA

COACH Randy Jepson Ron Brant. Vitaly Marinitch Ron Brant. Vitaly Marinitch Fred Roethlisberger Ron Brant. Vitaly Marinitch Peter Kormann Doug Macey

~"t::d'~~,rhl'!n'~ gymnastics team demonstrated ,h ... ln'""'''' _' ' rnnnn the elite teams in the world by

valiant struggle for the bronze medal in fifth place in the team finals at the

Gymnastics Championships, held in nne, Switzerland, at t he Malley Sports Center, September 1-7.

" This is the best performance I've seen from an American men's team, including the gold medal team in Los Angeles in '84," said head coach Peter Kormann. " We hit every routine but one, and we didn't have t o use it . That's nearly unheard of. If you go to the next 10 World Championships, you won't see a t eam t hat misses only one set. It's unbelievable! "

PRELIMINARIES Powered by aggressive performances. the USA finished sixth.

good enough to advance to team finals. where the top six teams start with a clean slate. Joining the USA were China. Russia. Japan. Belarus and Germany. The Americans eliminated one of their pri mary competitors by defeating Romania. which competed in the same subdivi­sion as the USA. (ontinued on page 24

1997 WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM-WOME NAME Kendall Beck Mohini Bhardwaj Kristen Maloney Dominique Moceanu Kristy Powell Jennie Thompson Jeanette Antolin IAlternate)

MEN continued from page 22

BIRTHDAY TEAM 8/6/81 Cypress 9/29{l8 Brown's 3/10/81 Parkettes 9/30/81 Moceanu Gym. 2/13/80 Cincinnati Gym. 7/29/81 Cincinnati Gym. 10/5/81 SCATS

"We sa id just keep going all out. no matter what," said Kormann, building on the theme of aggressive gymnastics that he established with the team motto that he unveiled at the John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships in Denver: "Guns Ablazin'."

"If we made mistakes, I wanted them to be aggressive mistakes," Kormann sa id. He pointed to the high bar routine of two-time USA all-around champion Blaine Wilson, as being indicative of how his team battled throughout the day. On a release move, Wilson missed his regrasp with one hand on a layout Tkatchev, but held on with th other to complete the release as a giant swing, drawing gasps from the

"All I knew was that I had to bar," said Wilson. "That was stay on the bar. When I grabbed not coming off.'"

"That one-armed catch typical of our team," of scrapping to do. no matter scores are, wh

to be aggressive, worry about what the

of us, just keep going all-

applauded the efforts of 17 -year­, competing in his first World

IpS he suffered a fall on his best event. only to come back to nail his high bar

routi helping boost the USA into the team finals. "He got up off the fall on parallel bars and did the best high bar routine I've ever seen him do. That's what we were looking for, and that's what we got." Kormann said.

Competing in the fifth subdivision, Team USA came off the podium ranked third, but began to see that position erode as it was overtaken by Germany, then Russia. The biggest threat to USA advance­ment, Ukraine, was stilled as injuries trimmed its squad to only four athletes, who proceeded to come apart on their last two events, the high bar and floor exercise.

The USA got a boost from the starting combination of Jay Thornton and Mike Dutka. The three events where Thornton started and Dutka was second were the top

continued on page 39

USA GYMNASTICS

COACH Debbie Kaitschuck. Deana Parish Rita Brown Bill & Donna Strauss. Jack Carter liviu & Rodica Mazilu Mary Lee Tracy Mary Lee Tracy Don Peters

The U.S. women's hurdles to jump as preliminary COllTllllMiitioln Champion

Not

r.h,;lln;ninn!l;hiin~ veterans competing, Unrnlnll1llU~ Moceanu and Kristy

but it also received a diffi­draw, competing in the first

eight subdivisions.

Therefore, the U.S. squad's goal prior to competition was not necessarily to medal, but rather to make the top six and qualify for team finals.

PRELIMINARIES The USA opened with first-time World Championships team member

Kendall Beck on floor and rolled to a team total of 37.199 on its first event That was followed by a 36.898 in vault and a 36.549 in uneven bars for a 110.646.

Belarus, also competing in the subdivision, was able to close the gap to less than four-tenths of a point with a score of 110.271 . A strong perfor­mance of 9.525 by Maloney in the USA's final event. the balance beam, helped the Americans hold off the Belarussian challenge. The USA finished with a 146.757 to Belarus' 146.482. Italy rounded out the subdivision with a 137.614.

"I knew it would be really important to win our subdivision," said USA head coach Mary Lee Tracy. "Belarus is a contender, and I thought we had to stay in

front of them to have a chance to finish in the top six and advance to the team finals ."

"Everybody had a mistake or two," Tracy said of the team's performance. "I really feel okay about the way they did. They're a little disappointed, because every one of them wanted to hit every routine. I think that the mistakes that were made were pure mistakes- no blame, no nothing Whether it's rookie­ism, whether it's nervousness, I don't know what. they were just mistakes."

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Ma loney played a key role in the USA's pe rformance, posting the top American scores in floor and beam. She also contributed a solid bar routine.

"I wanted to stay ca lm, stay focused, remem­ber to breathe and try not to worry about the other things going on around me," sa id Maloney "I feel pretty good, knowing I hit my bars. Vault was a lit­tle weak, but otherwise it felt pretty good"

"I was a little nervous, but I was ready for floor and I like to do it," said Beck, the fi rst athlete to take the pod ium in her international event debut. "I just knew that I had to go hard, think 'height' and do what I had to do. The nervousness pretty much passed right when I wa lked out on the floor. I'm just happy to be here, and I'm really happy with what I did ."

National co-champion Kristy Powell bounced back from a fa ll on her first vault to lead the USA on bars with a 9.387, then closed out her day with a 9287 on the beam.

The USA's lead did not last long, as the four women of Ukraine bested the American tota l a 149.382 in the second session of the tion. The Ukrainians were without two of athletes, both side lined by injury: Karpenko and Li lia Podkopayeva, thp"'rlptpnfifnn

World and Olympic All-Around

A waiting game began since many subdivisions stil liminary round of com advanced to fina ls.

mUSA GYMNASTICS

FINALS In the finals competition, the young American

squad showed improvement, but ended up in the same position-sixth place.

"We finished a little better than we started," said head coach Tracy. "I thought our performance was good, but not great-similar to preliminary competition. I think these girls presented them­selves wel l. They represented their country well. They were a little tired and a little sore today, but they went out there and they tried thei r best."

Tracy was pleased with the performance Maloney, who posted the highest USA va ult (9556) and beam (9.537)

"She did a great job noted. "Powell also did better on floor high things thing

the women's individual all-around, oney was the highest-ranking American, tak­

ing 13th with a score of 37.054. Moceanu scored a 36.961 to finish 14th and Powell finished 23rd with a 36.099.

"I had a little problem on bars, but I didn't let it bother me," said Maloney "I kept focused, kept a smi le on my face and had fun. This gives me energy to come back next year and do an even better job"

"I did the best meet of my year," sa id Moceanu, who was part of the squad which won

the team gold medal in Atlanta last year. "I hit everything for the first time, which made me happy. The whole all -around was good for me. I've only been tra ining under this Code of Points for two and a half months, while a lot of kids have been training it since last year."

"I was pleased that I stayed and didn't have any fa lls

equipment I Powell. "My

but overall I'm and now I'm

with my vault, with that all week. I

vaults on my feet. Since

beam routine ,,,,,,on ~t,""~n

happy

that was event, it was a nice way to end t h,r,n<"'l'\n a high note."

Svetlana Khorkina of Russia staged a last­event comeback on uneven bars to jump from fourth to the title with a 38.636. Romania 's Simona Amanar was second at 38.587, while Elena Produnova of Russia was third with a 38.549. Gina Gogean of Romania, first after the third rotation, slipped out of the medals with a 38.543 for fourth .

EVE NT FINALS Mohini Bhardwaj used a pa ir of so lid vaults to

claim fifth place in the individual event fina ls with a score of 9.512.

Roman ia's Amanar won the event with a 9712, reclaiming the gold medal that she shared with Podkopayeva in 1995, then lost to teammate Gogean in 1996. Duan Zhou of China took the sil­ver with a 9.606, while Gogean earned the bronze with a 9600

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1997 USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL GYMFEST

By Steve Whitlock

The 1997 USA Gynmastics

National GymFest was con­ducted at Disney's Wide World of Sports Fieldhouse

August 24-27. The highlight of

this year's GymFest was the participation by several inter­

national groups, including:

British National Disabilities Display Team (Great Britain)-This mixed group of boys and girls was a show­stopper in all three of its perfor­mances. The quality of performance was superb and the work of these amazing athletes with disabilities was inspiring. Coached by Mal

Rozzell and Kim Hall.

Oiild's Hal (Great Britain)-This was also a mixed group. It showed two performances during the GymFest, including an interpreta­tion of Aladdin. They utilized-

many impressive pyra­mids and aero-lifts as well as tumbling and dance elements. Coached by Lisa Eastwood.

HoIcksund Tum (Norway) -This mixed group of 29 performers presented four different programs and all were exception­al in choreography, performance qualities, costuming, and enthu­siasm. Coached by Laila Stenseth, Tove Paule and Inger Marie Holte.

MaxiaJn Gymnastics Fed8lation (Mexico)­This mixed group of young girls and boys prepared an excellent program of displays that showed tradi­tional dance and cos­tumes as well as Broadway-type choreography. Coaclled by Carmen G6mez de Flures.

Novafribur1o Country Oub (Brazil)- This group included sev­eral girls and four yOWlg men. They

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prepared a variety of programs for presentation at the GymFest, aU of high quality, enthusiasm, and general audience appeal. They confirmed the idea that "Brazilians were born to dance." Coached by Silvana Schwartz Noel and Clevnir Beyruth Schwartz.

Phoenix Gym Club (Great Britain)­Although new to General Gymnas­tics performances, the girls of the Phoenix Club showed good precision and technical execution of gymnas­tics elements. They also utilized a very nice sequence with long scarves. Coaclled by Rose Butler and Lisa Knill.

The USA clubs included:

ChaHooga-Marietta, Georgia . Coached by Cindy Bickman and Joey Burgess.

Fallbrook Gymnastics Club­Fallbrook, California. Coached by Dean and Debbie Capelotti

Gymllastics .. / AaoIaIts -Yucaipa, California. Coached by Cheryl Siegersma and Wendy Dinkel

Menlo Park-Menlo Park, California. Coached by Kim Calder

~s Gymnastics Cenler~ Downingtown, Pelmsylvania. Coached by Tara and Pam Metzler.

Olympiad Gymnastics Exhibition Team-Wilmington, Delaware. Coached by Robert Canning and Eric Del Negro

Skyview Dance and Gymnastics­Mt. Airy, Maryland. Coached by Diane Floyd and Jenny Engel.

Supert<ids All Star Team-Hermisa Beach, California. Coached by Jessica Leavitt and Conrad Lugan.

Temecula Tumblers-Temecula, California. Coached by Brenda Mertz and Sheryl Ingardina.

The USA clubs showed diversity in their performances and a definite iwnp in quality of performance and choreography over previous years.

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GYMFEST ACTIVITIES

Watch this publi(ation for information about the 1998 National Gym Fest and the 1998 Southern Classi( GymFest-dates and sites will be announced soon!

Additional information about General Gymnasti(s, National GymFest, the 1999 World Gymnaestrada, etc. will be available in the GG Rules and Policies book and on USA Gymnasti(s Online (USAGO):

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NOVEMBER / DECEMBER 1997

USA Gymnastics has added a NEW membership category called

General Gymnastics or GG for short. GG is non-competitive, performance

based gymnastics for groups. General Gymnastics is open to

all ages from kids to adults! This represents distinct advantages for clubs with "performance teams" and display groups that regularly do General Gymnastics activities.

• You will be able to "sanction" your GG events such as displays, exhibitions, and state/regional GymFests . The sanction will provide important benefits

such as liability and medical insurance .

• Your group's entry process for participation in events such a s the annual National Gym Fest and World Gymnaestrada will be simplified . No more pages and pages of forms to complete.

• You will be able to perform with your GG group at other USA Gymnastics events.

• Your participation will be eligible for all of the associated USA Gymnastics Membership benefits as outlined in the Professional and Team member categories.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP WHO? GG group leaders and coaches who participate in GG activities and events as

well as competitive coaches and judges in sanctioned competitions.

NOTE: Professional membership is required to participate on the floor of any USA Gymnastics sanctioned event.

COST: $75 for one discipline (General Gymnastics, Men's, Women's, Rhythmic) . $20 for each additional discipline.

An athlete may sign up to be a General Gymnastics Team Member.

WHO? General Gymnastics (Gym Fest) participants a s well as competitive gym­nasts at all levels for men's, women's and rhythmic.

COST: $35

If an athlete is signing up as a men's, women's or rhythmic Team Member, they can also sign up for GG a t the same time by marking the GG category at no additional cost.

If they are a lready a men's women's or rhythmic Team Member, they can add GG later in the season by simply calling Member Services, again, at no additional cost.

FOR REGISTRATION/INFORMATION WRITE: USA Gymnastics, Member Services, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225

OR PHONE: 1-800-345-4719

MEN'S PRELIMINARY TEAM STANDINGS 1.China 2. Russia 3. Japan 4. Belarus 5. Germany 6. United States 7. Romania 8. Ukraine 9. Spain 10. Hungory 11. Italy 12. France 13. Cuba 14. Korea 15. Great Britain 16. Switzerland 17. Canada 18. Australia 19. Czech Republic 20. Denmark 21. Latvia 22. Kozhakhstan 23. Greece 24. Croatia 25. Finland 26. Argentina 27. Thailand 28. Norway 29. Slovakia 30. Sweden 31. Chinese Taipei 32. Portugal 33. Isroel 34. Colombia 35. Austria

224.394 220.967 220.133 219.158 217.569 217.24S 216.832 215.943 214.133 212.707 212.608 211.942 210.784 209.623 208.310 207.970 207.072 206.624 204.910 204.807 204.785 204.509 200.536 200.519 199.723 199.636 199.212 199.158 198.972 196.283 195.698 193.122 190.973 188.237 187.649

WOMEN'S PRELIMINARY TEAM STANDINGS 1. Russia 2. China 3. Romania 4. Ukroine 5. France 6. United States 7. 8elarus 8. Canada 9. Japan 10. Hungary 11. Australia 12. Uzbekistan 13. Great Britain 14. Korea 15. Italy 16. Switzerland 17. Slovakia 18. Norway 19. Kazhakstan

153.401 152.045 151.469 149.382 147.190 146.757 146.482 145.657 141.364 141.282 141.176 141.040 140.894 138.145 137.614 135.995 133.921 127.125 114.401

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WORLD GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS LAUSANNE, SWITZERLAND· SEPTEMBER 1-7, 1997

MEN'S TEAM FINALS WOMEN'S TEAM FINALS FX PH SR VT PB Ha AA VT ua

1. CHINA Huong Xu U Xioopeng Lu Yufu Ihen Jian Zhang Jinjing Xiao Junfeng TOTAL

2. BELARUI Alexander Choslak Ivan Ivankav Vladimir Kasperovich Ivan Pavlovski Vilaly Rudnilski Alexei linkevich TOTAL

3. RUIIIA Alexei Bandarenka Evgeni Ghukav Nikalay Krukov Alexei Nemov Dmilri Vasilenka Alexei Varopaev TOTAL

4. JAPAN Kenichi Fujila Yoshiaki Halakeda Takuya Kilhimolo Ihigeru Kurihara Nooya Tsukahara Yoshiro lailo TOTAL

5. USA Mike DUlka Jason Golson John Macready John Roelhlilberger Jay Thornlan Blaine Wil,an TOTAL

6. GERMANY Valeri Belenki Uwe Billerbeck Daniel Farago lergei Charkav Dimitri Nonin lergejPfeifer TOTAL

9.612 9.412 9.250 9.437 9.400

37.861

8.825

8.1B7 9.175 9.337 9.212

36.549

8.B62 9.437 9.200 9.312 8.175 9.137 8.B50 9.637 9.425

9.025 37.286 36.737

8.462 9.312 9.537 9.550

8.987 9.012 B.675 8.900 9.162 9.225

36.674 37.011

9.437 9.412 9.250 9.312 8.962 8.9B7 9.075 9.350 9.212 9.650 9.225 8.512 9.025 8.887

9.175 37.474 37.012 36.624

9.050 9,212~ 9.050 8.950 9.437 8.525 8.912 9.075

9.375 8.875 9.337 9.412 9.187 9.437 8.950

36.099 37.423 36.787

9.187 8.862 9.062 8.650 9.062 8.612

9.050 9.225 9.112 9.287

36.586 35.849

8.775

8.937 8.950 9.587

36.249

8.450 9.550 9.575

8.575 8.712 7.950 9.050

34.787

9.275 9.075 8.812 8.775 9.475 9.3 12 8.600 8.775

36.712 37.137

9.562 9.237 9.400 9.475 9.712 B.762 9.6B7 9.562 9.287

9.462 9.537 9.737 9.612 9.BOO 8.875

3B.5B6 3B.473 37.174

9.425 9.512 9.600 9.662 9.0B7 9.175 9.200 9.337 9.512 9.237

37.748 37.737

8.050 9.337

8.912 8.750 8.850

35.849

9.337 9.662 7.625

9.750 9.675 9.475 9.562

3B.462

9.462 9.225

9.200 9.325 9.537

37.549

9.512 9.500

9.450 9.175 9.525

37.987

9.200 8.987 9.062 8.550

8.225 9.037 8.687 8.387

36.961 34.149

9.012 9.112

8.575 9.162 9.562

36.848

8.800 9.375

8.800 9.112 9.600

36.887

MA2 8.875 8.862

9.025 9.175

35.937

8.375 9.087 9.087 8.637 9.437

36.248

9.262 9.387 9.237

9.037 8.950 9.250 9.400 9.025 8.662 9.025

36.574 37.049

8.650 8.612 9.175 9.050 8.700

35.575

WOMEN'S ALL·AROUND FINALS

1. lvellana Khorkina 2. limanaAmanor 3. Elena Produnova 4. Gino Gagean 5. Meng Fei 6. Uaubov Iheremela 7. liu Xuan 8. Claudia Presecan 9. Olga Teslenka 10. Ilabelle leverina

RUI ROM RUI ROM CHN UKR CHN ROM UKR FRA

11. Kui Yuanyuan CHN 12. Inga Ihkarupa UKR 13. Kristin Maloney UIA 14. Dominique

Moce.nu UIA 15. Alena PolOlkova BLR 16. Eugenia Evdokimova RUI 17. Irina Evdakimova KAZ 18. Adrienn Vargo HUN

VT 9.549 9.675 9.412 9.618 9.418 9.256 9.237 9.443 8.806 9.312 9.487 9.318 9.443

9.249 9.250 8.493 9.168 9.037

ua aa 9.850 9.562 9.387 9.750 9.687 9.750 9.375 9.800 9.637 9.375 9.637 9.425 9.675 9.412 8.937 9.675 9.550 9.662 9.612 8.950 8.937 9.612 9.537 8.712 8.862 9.487

9.050 9.237 9.237 8.762 8.875 9.687 8.862 9.062 9.162 9.250

FX AA 9.675 38.636 9.775 38.587 9.700 38.549 9.750 38.543 9.612 38.042 9.575 37.893 9.537 37.861 9.662 37.717 9.587 37.605 9.425 37.299 9.262 37.298 9.650 37.217 9.262 37.054

9.425 36.961 9.537 36.786 9.675 36.730 9.500 36.592 9.100 36.549

46.498 46.761 55.435 36.699 57.385 37.100

226.117

44.074 47.536 35.923 54.149 54.998 36.524

221.568

54.723 45.448 54.999 36.775 44.936 35.811

220.682

1. ROMANIA limona Amanar Gino Gagean Alexandra Marinescu Claudia Presecan Mirela Tugurlan Carino Ungureanu TOTAL

2. RUIIIA lvellana Bakhlina Elena Dolgopolova Elena Grosheva lvellana Khorkina Eugenia Kuznelsova Elena Produnova TOTAL

3. CHINA BiWenjing Kui Yuanyan liu Xuan MengFei Mo Huilan Zhou Duan TOTAL

9.681 9.587 9.487 9.481

9.306 38.236

9.487 8.950 9.637 9.443 9.431

37.998

9.018 9.487 9.406 9.325 9.437

37.655

9.712 8.100 9.587 9.687 9.362

38.348

9.462 9.225

9.762 9.525 9.525

38.274

9.800 9.575 9.712 9.687 9.562 8.837

38.774

13.9A1l 4. UKlIAltlE 54.124 26.849 27.150 55.136 55.848

220.643

lioubov Iheremelo Inga Ihkorupa Olga Teslenko Galina Tyryc TOTAL

9.306 9.625 9.200 9.362 9.293 9.725 9.193 9.462

36.992 38.174

5. FRANCE

36.361 53.737 26.761 45.324 45.099 56.548

219.806

Cecile Canqueleau Ludivine Furnon Magalie Ruffalo Isabelle Severino Elvire Teza Emilie Volle TOTAL

9.193 8.862 9.012 9.025 9.462 9.562 9.193 9.400 8.912 9.062

36.892 36.524

6. USA

46.224 27.162 53.061 54.787 35.337 52.812

217.834

19. Elvire TOla 20. Yvonne Tousek 21. Elena lavko 22. Ludivine Furnon 23. Kristy Powell 24. larah Deegan 25. Riso lugawora 26.lvellana

Bakhridinova 27. Yvonne Pioch

Kendall Beck Mahini Bhardwaj Krillin Maloney Dominique Maceanu Krilty Powell Jennie Thompson TOTAL

9.450 9.450 8.775 9.556 9.287 9.093 8.800 9.231 9.350

8.175 37.687 36.212

FRA 9.124 8.787 9.500 9.100 36.511 CAN 9.187 9.600 8.262 9.412 36.461 BLR 9.206 8.662 8.787 9.500 36.155 FRA 9.006 8.637 9.162 9.325 36.130 UIA 9.337 9.137 8.525 9.100 36.099 CAN 9.100 8.987 8.400 9.450 35.937 JPN 8.949 8.925 8.775 9.200 35.849

UZ8 9.362 9.362 7.625 9.450 35.799 GER 8.900 9.075 9.500 8.237 35.712

28. Veronique Leclerc CAN 9.262 9.275 8.137 8.950 35.624 29. lisa Ikinner 30. Elena Piskun 31. Okawa Malumi 32. Aleksondro

Gordeeva 33. Anallasya

AUI 8.981 8.812 9.000 8.750 35.543 8LR 8.962 9.162 9.025 8.325 35.474 JPN 8.906 8.525 8.837 9.000 35.268

UZB 8.887 8.550 8.550 9.275 35.262

Dzyundzyak UZ8 9.168 8.862 8.400 8.800 35.230 34. Rebecca Wilson AUI 8.499 8.612 8.850 9.200 35.161 35. Mok Un·Ju PRK 8.918 8.025 8.837 8.762 34.542 36. Vasiliki Tsavdaridau GRE 4.212 8.975 8.837 9.525 31.549

aa

9.525 9.721 9.550 9.675

9.300 38.475

9.375

9.200 9.700 9.475 9.700

38.250

9.462 9.687 9.637 8.625 9.325

38.111

9.175 9.412 9.150 9.525

37.262

8.825 9.412 8.837 9.025 9.375

36.312

9.387

9.537 8.637 9.075 8.000

36.636

FX AA

9.737 38.655 9.787 37.199 9.287 37.911 9.562 38.405

9.362 9.575 28.181

38.661 153.720

9.675 28.512 18.712

9.387 27.537 9.775 38.874 9.675 38.118 9.550 38.206

38.675 153.197

19.262 9.500 37.780 9.462 38.298 9.662 37.380 8.837 37.049

18.274 37.461 152.001

9.750 37.856 9.675 37.649 9.625 37.793 9.325 36.729

38.375 150.803

8.825 9.650 37.117 9.312 36.186 9.612 37.661 9.237 37.205

17.974 37.462 147.190

9.225 28.062 18.225

8.700 37.080 9.512 36.042 9.125 36.781 9.500 25.675

37.362 147.190

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MEN'S ALL-AROUND FINALS FX PH SR VT PB HB AA

I. Ivon Ivonkov BlR 9.362 9.100 9.625 9.575 9.700 9.525 56.BB7 2. Alexei Bondorenko RUS 9.462 9.437 9.025 9.737 9.375 9.025 56.061 3. Nooyo Tsukohoro JPN 9.187 9.437 9.162 9.600 9.425 9.212 56.023 4. Dmilri Korbonenko FRA 9.525 9.487 8.887 9.625 9.200 9.212 55.936 5. Huong Xu (HN 8.537 9.625 9.362 9.525 9.237 9.512 55.798 6. Nikoloy Krukov RUS 8.562 9.437 9.275 9.650 9.037 9.662 55.623 7. Jesus (orbollo ESP 9.000 8.975 9.487 9.162 9.362 9.500 55.486 8. Eric lopez Riol CUB 8.975 9.100 9.350 9.437 9.312 8.BB7 55.061 9. Alexonder Beresch UKR 8.462 9.550 9.062 9.812 8.525 9.525 54.936 10. Blaine Wilson USA B.675 B.712 9.550 9.562 9.562 B.850 54.911 11. YOlhioki HOlokedo JPN B.BB7 9.500 8.375 9.100 9.362 9.4B7 54.711 12. lu Yufu (HN B.BOO 9.462 8.425 9.712 B.B25 9.462 54.6B6 13. Roman Zozulio UKR B.B62 9.087 9.400 9.712 8.862 8.737 54.660 14. Zhong Jinjing (HN 9.375 B.950 8.412 9.4B7 9.675 B.700 54.599 15. Sergei (horkov GER B.662 8.962 9.537 9.300 B.900 9.IB7 54.54B 16. Sergei Fedorchenko KAZ 9.375 9.375 7.B50 9.725 8.575 9.462 54.362 17. (rillion leric ROM 9.262 9.575 9.025 9.525 9.037 7.887 54.311 18. Omor (DrIes ESp 8.437 9.137 9.462 9.137 8.987 9.150 54.310 19. Andrei Krovllov AUS 9.250 9.487 8.362 9.037 9.025 9.025 54.186 20. Serg eij Pfeifer GER 9.225 9.375 8.737 8.612 9.137 8.987 54.073 21 . Zollon Supola HUN 8.537 9.562 9.137 9.275 8.862 8.600 53.973 22. JOlon Golson USA 8.925 8.587 8.787 9.487 9.087 9.062 53.935 23. Igor Vihrov lAT 9.075 8.550 9.312 9.450 8.537 8.925 53.849 24. lozoro lomelo Ramirez (U8 8.650 8.675 8.775 9.400 8.925 9.125 53.550 24. Alexei Dimilrienka KAZ 7.900 9.175 8.700 9.525 9.225 9.025 53.550 26. Alexei Nemav RUS 9.550 9.225 6.825 9.725 9.000 9.062 53.387 27. Viloly Rudnilski BlR 8.175 9.000 9.175 9.150 9.212 8.612 53.324 28. Dorin Pel," ROM 9.037 9.487 8.225 9.587 8.350 8.475 53.161 29. Miljo Pelkovsek SlO 8.300 8.562 8.900 8.962 9.425 8.875 53.024 30. Joo·Hyung lee KOR 8.425 8.512 8.550 9.562 8.750 9.125 52.924 31. Giovonni D'innocenza ITA 8.750 8.362 8.712 9.212 8.787 8.987 52.810 32. Voleri Honthorov UKR 8.350 9025 8.387 9.212 9.275 8.462 52.711 33. Dieler Rehm SUI 8.525 8.637 8.250 9.637 8.225 8.950 52.224 34. Felipe AndreI SUI 8.587 8.200 8.325 9.3B7 B.550 8.875 51924 35. Kenichi Fujilo JPN 9.175 8.737 9.075 9.212 8.950 6.625 51.774

WOMEN'S EVENT FINALS BALANCE BEAM

VAULT I. Gogeon ROM 9.800 2. Khorkino RUS 9.787 I. Amonor ROM 9.712 3. Kui (HN 9.787 2. Zhou (HN 9.606 4 Furnon Fronee 9.700 3. Gogeon ROM 9.600 5. Tellenko UKR 9.662 4. Vorgo HUN 9.543 6. Tezo FRA 9.650 5. Bhardwaj USA 9.512 7. Moloney USA 9.512 6. Kui (HN 9.350 8. Produnovo RUS 9.412 7. Oolgopolovo RUS 9.331 INOTf: lie broken based an scorel from 8. Khorkino RUS 4.537 qualifying round.)

UNEVEN BARS I. Khorkino RUS 9.875 FLOOR EXERCISE

I. Gogeon ROM 9.800 2. Meng Fei (HN 9.800 2. Khorkino RUS 9.800 3. Bi Wenjing (HN 9.787 3. Produnova RUS 9.775 4. Sheremelo UKR 9.750 4. Meng Fei (HN 9.675 5. Prel",on ROM 9.725 5. Tlovdoridou GRE 9.650 6. Morinescu ROM 9.712 6. Prelecon ROM 9.600 7. Tellenko UKR 9.675 7. Shere melD UKR 8.937 8. Kuznellova RUS 9.412 8. Zhou (HN 8.787

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MEN'S EVENT FINALS FLOOR EXERCISE I. Nemov RUS 9.625 2. Korbonenko RUS 9.550 3.li Xioopeng (HN 9.537 4. Ghukov RUS 9.412 5. Perechkouro UKR 9.275 6. Rudnillki BlR 9.262 7. Defen ESP 8.B87 B. Fedorchenko KA1 B.625 POMMEL HORSE I. Belenki GER 9.700 2. Poujode FRA 9.700 3. Poe PRK 9.700 4. Zhong (HN 9.662 5. Krukov RUS 9.612 6. Supolo HUN 9.600 7. loneulescu ROM 9.487 8. Urzico ROM 9.112 The lie ;s broken bosed on preliminory qualifying scare.

STILL RINGS Uhechi ITA 9.775 2. (sollony HUN 9.687 3.lvonkov 8lR 9.662 4. 8elenki GER 9.587 5. Golli ITA 9.575 6. Tombokos GRE 9.562 7. Demionov (RO 9.537 8. Soilo JPN 9.500 VAULT I. Fedorchenko KAZ 9.581 2. Krukov RUS 9.556 3.lon,"lescu ROM 9.437 4. Xioo (HN 9.325 5. Bondorenko RUS 9.218 6. Zozulio UKR 8.999 7. Hanehorov UKR 8.981 8. KOlperovich 8lR 8.956

PARALLEL BARS I.Zhong (HN 9.775 2. li Xioopeng (HN 9.737 3. Tlukohoro JPN 9.562 4. (horkov GER 9.500 5. Pelkovsek SLO 9.487 6. lvonkov 8lR 9.450 7. (orbollo ESP 9.325 8. (hoslok BlR 9.262

HIGH BAR I. Tonlkonen FIN 9.700 2. (orbollo ESP 9.675 3. Beresch UKR 9.625 4. Ghukov RUS 9.562 5. Holokedo JPN 9.312 6. Fedorchenko KAZ 8.850 7. lvonkov 8lR 8.762 8. Urzico ROM 8.750

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USA CLAIMS EIGHT GOLDS AT JUNIOR PACIFIC ALLIANCE CHAMPIONSHIPS By Craig Bohnert and Luan Peszek

The u.s. rhythmic gymnastics team claimed the gald medal, with the help of a strong performance in the ball event, at the Junior Pacific All iance Championships held at the Cadet Field House at the U.S. Air Force Academy. The Americans held off a strong challenge from Japan, which ended the competition wi th a score of 100.925 to USA's 100.950. The USA just missed medaling in the indi­vidual all-around, where the gold was claimed by Australia's Tanya Vahala with a score of 34.950. U.S. gymnasts Danielle Lord placed faurth with a 33.950, Jessico Howard was fifth at 33.826 and Heilie Isaacs was ninth, posting a 33.176. In group competition, the U.S. team of Erin Jeffress, Victoria Jones, Amy Ng, Helen Sigalov and a lternate Liso Welshinger toak the bronze medal with a score of 16.283. Japan won by posting a 17.404 and Canada claimed the silver medal with a 16.463. Isaacs earned a silver in rope with an 8.650 to Vahala's 8.950. Lard claimed the bronze with an 8.588. Isaacs' bronze medal came in the ball, where she scored an 8.750, well aff the 9.000 by Vahala. In the women's competition, USA junior national champion Marline Stephens came from behind to claim the gold in the all-around and help the U.S. earn the team title at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Her score of 35.975 was .251 better than the 35.724 by Kana Yamawaki of Japan. Sierra Sapunar had difficulties on her last event, beam, dropping from first to third with an a ll-around score of 35.718. The USA won the gold with a 107.84. The silver medal went to Austra lia, which post­ed a score of 104.510. Japan was third with a score of 104.010. During individual event ~nals, Stephens won the vault and Roar exercise ti~es. She was joined on the Roar exercise awards podium by teammate Sopunar, who toak the silver in that event and the gold on bars. In the men's competition, Freddie Umali passed junior national champion Sean Townsend to take the men's a ll -around gold wi th a score of 51.100. Townsend, a last-minute substitute for an in/'ured Brett McClure, ended up with the si ver medal

I mUSA GYMNASTICS

RHYTHMic COMPETITORS (Ito r): Danie lle Lord, Jessica Howard, and Heilie Isaacs.

with a 50.950, while Japan's Ryoichi Yoshida toak the bronze with a 50.650. Japan won the men's team title with a score of 154.45. The U.S. toak the silver with a 153.40, while Austra lia was third with a 144.90. The USA gold rush was rounded out by Umali, who earned the porallel bars title. Working on a comeback after a Achilles tendon injury sidel ined him for the entire 1996 season, Umali also won the silver in sti ll rings and bronze in pommel horse. Anthony Petrocelli won the silver in vault.

RHYTHMIC TEAM STANDtNGS I. United States

ILord, Howord, Isa"sl 2. Japan 3. Canada 4. Auslrolia

100.950 100.925 100.763 99.550

RHYTHMIC GROUP COMPETITION STANDINGS I. Japan 2. Canada 3. United States

17.404 16.463 16.283

RHYTHMIC ALL· AROUND STANDINGS I. Tanya Vahala AUS 34.950 2. Rena Arino JPN 34,225 3. Moriel Crul CAN 34.162 4. Danielle Lord USA 33.950 5. Jessica Howard USA 33.826 6. Gaylee Salibo CAN 33.751 7. Makiko KilOlawa JPN 33.464 8. Soe Takahashi JPN 33.238 9. Heilie Isaacs USA 33.176 10. Alissa Goldham CAN 32.851 11. Katie Pelerson AUS 32.550 12. Alicia Palmanleer AUS 32.050 13. Elizabelh Morlinez MEX 32.013 14. Yun Chia·Hui TPE 30.814 15. Gabriela Esquivel CRC 26.875

USA Team

ROPE 1. Tanya Vahala AUS 8.950 2. Heilie Isaacs USA 8.650 3. Danielle Lord USA 8.588 4. Gaylee Saliba CAN 8.575 5. Makika Kilazawa JPN 8.550. 6. MarielCruz CAN 8.525 7. Sae Takahashi JPN 8.525 8. Alicia Polmanleer AUS 8.225

HOOP I. Tonya Vaholo AUS 8.82S 2. MarielCruz CAN 8.725 3. Reno Arino JPN 8.575 4. Gaylee Saliba CAN 8.563 5. Jessica Howard USA 8.450 6. Danielle Lord USA 8.400 7. Kalie Pelerson AUS 8.388 8. Soe Takahashi JPN 8.3S0

BALL I. Tanya Vahala AUS 9.000 2. Moriel Crul CAN 8.775 3. Heilie Isaocs USA 8.750 4. Rena Arino JPN 8.725 5. Gayloo Saliba CAN 8.688 6. Jessica Howard USA 8.600 7. Makiko Kilalawa JP N 8.5S0 8. Kalie Pelersan AUS 8.500

RIBBON I. Gayloo Saliba CAN 8.713 2. Moriel Crul CAN 8.700 3. Reno Arino JPN 8.688 4. Tanya Vahala AUS 8.663 5. Makika KilOlawa JPN 8.538 6. Jessica Howard USA 8.388 7. Danielle Lord USA 8.350 8. Kalie Pelersan AUS 7.938

WOMEN'S TEAM STANDINGS I. United States 107.840 2. Auslralia 104.510 3. Japan 104.010 4. Mexico 95.189 5. Chinese Taipei 95022 6. New Zealand 94.879 7. Philippines 94.872 8. Canada 93.297 9. Colombia 63.373 10. Hong Kong 49.967 11. Cosla Rico 30.862

WOMEN'S ALL·AROUND STANDINGS I. Marline Stephens USA 35.975 2. Kana Yamawaki JPN 35.724 3. Sierro SQ~unar USA 35.718 4. 8rookeWaker AUS 35.587 5. Chihoru M"hida JPN 35.255 6. Trudy Mclnlosh AUS 35.048 7. lise Leveille CAN 34.237 8. Alelhia 800n Nil 33.874 9. Leidy Viviano COL 33.548 10. Sorah Drovondi AUS 33.437

VAULT I. Marline Stephens USA 9.274 2. lise Leveille CAN 8.987 2. linWan·Chen TPE 8.987 2. Lauro Robertson Nil 8.987 5. Kristen Thome USA 8.899 6. Trudy Mclnlash AUS 8.831 7. Kana Yamawoki JPN 8.650 8. Daniela Cepeda MEX 8.456 9. Tsai Min-Hsiu TPE 8.406

UNEVEN BARS I. Sierra SD~unor USA 9.337 2. 8roakeWaker AUS 8.812 3. Julie 8eaulieu CAN 8.737 4. Carri Nagle USA 8.700 5. Chihoru M"hida JPN 8.437 6. Sorah Drovondi AUS 8.275 7. Alelhio Boon Nil 8.000 8. Lauro Roberlson Nil 7.950 9. Kana Yamawaki JPN 6.850

BALANCE BEAM I. lise Leveille CAN 9.312 2. Kana Yamawaki JPN 9.050 3. 8rooke Walker AUS 8.925 4. Pia Adelle Reyes PHI 8.887 5. Trudy Mclnlosh AUS 8.762 6. Carri Nagle USA 8.725 7. Chiharu M"hida JPN 8.587 8. Marline Stephens USA 8.062 9. Leidy Viviano COL 7.762

FLOOR EXERCISE I. Marline Stephens USA 9.462 2. Sierra Sa~unar USA 9.175 3. 8roakeWaker AUS 8.937 4. Trudy Mclnlosh AUS 8.912 5. lise Leveille CAN 8.825 6. Chiharu M"hida JPN 8.771 7. Lauro Raberlson Nil 8.400 8. Brittany Smith USA 7.537 9. Kano Yamawaki JPN 7.250

MEN'S TEAM STANDINGS I. Japan 154.450 2. United States 153.400 3. Auslralia 144.900 4. Canada 140.600 5. Chinese Taipei 134.100 6. Calombia 133.500 7. Mexico 132.450 8. Philippines 80.950 9. Hong Kong 67.200 10. Cosio Rico 64.400

MEN'S ALL·AROUND STANDINGS I. Freddie Umali USA 51.100 2. Sean Townsend USA 50.950 3. Ryaichi Yoshida JPN 50.650 4. Anthony Petrocelli USA 50.500 5. Kajiro Yanagi JPN 50.450 6. KunikalU Malsumura JPN 49.650 7. Jorge Hugo Giroldo COL 49.250 8. Philippe Rilla AUS 48.850 9. Hsu Chao-Hung TPE 47.800 10. Adrian Laoney AUS 47.400

FLOOR EXERCISE I. Naaya Ta baro JPN 8.575 2. Hsu Wei·Hsun TPE 8.500 3. Hsu Chao·Hung TPE 8.450 3. Ryaichi Yoshida JPN 8.450 5. Don Heoderker CAN 8.325 6. Jorge Hugo Giroldo COL 8.250 7. Anthony Petrocelli USA 8.150 8. Jonothan Plante USA 7.750

POMMEL HORSE I. Takehiro Kashima JPN 9.550 2. Ryoichi Yoshida JPN 8.850 3. Freddie Umali USA 8.375 4. Philippe Rilla AUS 8.350 5. Jonathan Plante USA 8.250 6. Ken Ikeda CAN 7.975 7. Michoel 8arraw AUS 7.850 8. Kris Krunick CAN 7.450

STILL RINGS I. Rafael Garcia MEX 8.050 2. Freddie Umali USA 8.000 3. Philippe RillO AUS 7.925 4. Scoll Long CAN 7.850 4. KunikalU Malsumuro JPN 7.850 6. Kaiiro Yanagi JPN 7.600 7. Anthony Petrocelli USA 7.300 8. Adrian Looney AUS 7.200

VAULT I. Ralael Gorcia MEX 9.150 2. Anthony Petro(elli USA 8.950 2. Julio Gorcia MEX 8.950 4. Naaya Tobaro JPN 8.925 5. Roel Ramirez PHI 8.875 6. Yip Kwok Yon HKG 8.775 7. KunikOlu Matsumuro JPN 8.750 8. Freddie Umali USA 8.550

PARALLEL BARS I. Freddie Umali USA 8.650 2. Kaiiro Yanagi JPN 8.575 3. Ryaichi Yoshida JPN 8.200 4. Adrian Looney AUS 8.075 5. Philippe RillO AUS 8.050 6. Anthony Petroce lli USA 7.950 7. Jorge Hugo Giroldo COL 7.900 B. Hsu Choo-Hung TPE 6.400

HIGH BAR I. Takehiro Kashima JPN 8.600 2. Ian Barlell AUS 8.400 2. Kaiiro Yanagi JPN 8.400 4. Freddie Umali USA 8.300 5. Anthony Petrocelli USA 7.550 6. Philippe Rilla AUS 6.950 7. Julio Gorcia MEX 6.550 8. Jarge Hugo Giralda COL 5.900

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WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES USA EARNS FIVE MEDALS By Sandy Thielz and Kathy Feldmann

The 1997 USA Women's Team took home the team silver medal a t the 1997 World University Games, which was a highly competitive gymnastics event. In addition, the gym­nasts earned the gold and silver all-around medals, and the bronze medals on vault a nd bars.

The powerful team included: Meredi th Wi lla rd from the University of Alabama; Leah Brown, Kristy Lichey a nd Kathleen Shrieves from the University of Geargia; a nd Shannon Miller from the University of Oklahoma. The coaches were Steve Nunno and Sarah Patterson. The team leader was Kathy Fe ldmann and the judges were Sandy Thielz a nd Julie Knight.

Troining sessions went well and the team was impressive during podi­um trai ning at the new sparts arena in Catania, Italy. The USA Team drew the last round lor competition based on the USA's Rnish in the 1995 Games i n Fukuoka, Japan. Team competition began with USA on bars, where the athletes out-scored the Russians by .125 paints. USA had two fa lls on beam but performed

extremely well on Roor exercise and vault. The USA team Rnished in second place scoring a 108.986 to the Russians 110.537.

Miller, Shrieves and Lichey qualified for the all-around competition. Miller and Shrieves took the gold and silver medals, respectively. Miller is the first Americon ever to win the WUG a ll-around crown. "Catania is a very lucky place for us," said Head Coach Nunno. He's referring to when Miller won the 1990 Catania Cup, her first internationa l title in the spart. "Shannon had a fa ll on beam," Nunno said. "But she battled back like a true cham­pion. She had that experience to get back in the medals."

Nunno continued, "A new star is born with Kathleen. She's been our most solid competi­tor. She's hit a ll eight of her routines. She's been in her own zone. She was right behind Shannon a t the tria ls, right behind her in the team event a nd right behind her in the 011-around . It's been a wonderful competition far her first full international meet."

Lichey hurt her ankle on her first Roor pass and was unable to finish the all-around competition .

Brown, who was participating in her first international competition, took the bronze medal on vault and Shrieves earned the bronze on bars.

For Brown it was a night she will never forget. She was not scheduled to compete, showing up at the arena one hour before the competition in spiked heels and a d ress. But her name was surprisingly on the competitor list in the vault due to three last-minute scratches. "She made the choice to go and the scramble began," sa id Nunno. A phone ca ll back to the hotel a lerted the U.S. O lympic Committee sta ff which got into Brown's room, found her leatard and then raced off to the arena, where a copacity crowd of 4,500 was in a ttendance.

WOMEN'S TEAM 1. Russia 11 0.537

(Plecnkovo, Postovets, Golievo, TOIOSSOVO, Boikovo) 2. USA 10B.986

(8rol'ln, Miller, Ucney, WiliOld, Snrievas) 3. Jopen 108.624

4. (Mo~umoto, SUgOVIOlO, Hosniguicni, Abe, Dkol'lo) Chino 108.362 IInoo, Wong, Coo, Zneng, Jun)

5. Ukmine 105.675 (Snulgo, Moloio, Beznis, Nikilenko)

6. Koreo 105.137 (Lee, Ji, Hu, Lee, Kim)

7. Hungory 104.400 (Abronom, Bolog, Orogoner, Dnodi)

8. Greol Briloinl 03.561 (fr iend, Ginnever,SIr, A(klom, Meolnom, Lemon)

9. Cubo 102.699 (Gonzolez, Bermudez, Bonslo)

10. Bmzil 95.662 (GOIcio, Xerxenevsky, Molo, (unno)

ALL·AROUND 1. Shannon Miller USA 36.937 2. Kathleen Shrieves USA 36.925 3. Riso Sugoworo JPN 36.912 4. Zhi Zheng CHN 36.725 5. Oksono Poslevels RUS 36.325 6. Hoe Sung Ji KOR 36.025 VAULT 1. Leyonet Lopez MEX 9.437 2. Alia Plechkovo RUS 9.262 3. Leah Brown USA 9.237 BARS 1. Zhi Zneng CHN 9.650 2. Riso Sugowom JPN 9.400 3. Kathleen Shrieves USA 9.225 BEAM 1. Riso Sugoworo JPN 9.500 2. Leyonet Gonzolez CUB 9.225 2. Rozolio Golievo RUS 9.225 FLOOR 1. Rrso Sugoworo JPN 9675

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RUS 9.575 CUB 9.350

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An entry number was traced by hand; Brown warmed up in Nunno's T-shirt; and the leatard arrived as the gym­nasts were being in troduced for the first event with Brown changing in the portal area .

''What a trouper," Nunno said. Thus, Brown, whose competitive gymnastics career had ended two days earlier wi th the team event, "unreti red" less than 48 hours later. She was back for the final performance of her coreer.

"I had nothing to lose," said Brown, who graduated from the University of Geargia and has plans to attend med­ical school. "I wasn't worried. It was a ll instinct. As rushed and hysterical as the situation was, it was really funny."

Another highlight of the competi­tion-Miller, the mast decorated American gymnast in history with seven Olympic medals, was selected

as the Rag bearer for the U.S. team at the Opening Ceremonies in a vote by the team captai ns of each sport.

"I was really honored by it," said Miller. ''This is the fi rst big competition that I've ever participated in the opening cer­emonies, so that's exciting in itself. But to carry the American Rag is qui te an honor and to be chosen from a ll these great a thletes."

1997 MACCABIAH GAMES By Fre d TuroH, M en's Coach

The 1997 Maccabiah Games took place in Israel, July 14-24. The U.S. men's team included : Dan fink, Aaran Vexler a nd Dave Nemovitz while the women's team included Ta lya Vexler, De bbie Mink, Lauren Newcomb and was coa ched by Sam Schuh. Stephen Posner was the Maccabia h Gomes Gymnastics Cha irma n.

In the senior men's competition, Aaron Vexler (Temple University) placed second in the all -around, a n Roor and pomme l horse while wi nn ing vault a nd horizontal bar. Don f ink (University of O kla homa) ga rnered third all­around a nd second an para lle l bars, while Dove Nemavitz (Universi ty 01 Iowa) earned third a n rings and second on horizontal bar. Yuval Ayalon fram Israel (and the University of Il linois) won a ll -around , Aoor exercise, pammel horse a nd rings.

Far the women, Debra Mink (UCLA) won tlhe a ll -around, vault, beam a nd Roar, and toak tlhi rd on bars. Ta lya Vexler (CATS in Conn.) placed second in the a ll -around, on vault, bars, beam a nd third on floor. In the junior competi tion , Lauren Newcomb (Acras Gym. in Ind .) earned first on vault and tlh ird on beam and Aoor.

MACCABIAH TEAM (top I to r): Talya Vexler, Fred Turol!, Debra Mink, Sam Schuh_ (bollom I to r): Aaron Vexler, lauren Newcomb, Dan Fink, Dave Nemovitz_

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OPENING CEREMONY The Opening Ceremony included a

march-in by all performance groups, welcome speeches and special perfor­mal1Ces including:

• "Wheel Walker" by Alan Boedine -a guest artis t from the USA who per­forms utilizing an interesting move­ment sculpture of his own creation

• HOKKSUND - the group from Norway

• "Mickey Mania" - a performance by a group of Disney hip-hop dancers

GYMFEST WElCOME PARTY At the conclusion of the Opening

Ceremony all participants, coaches, friends and family proceeded to the Disney Boardwalk Ballroom for a party! Good food, good fun, appearances by Disney "characters" who joined into the activities, and FANTASTIC dancing! This was a great way to bring all the groups together in the true spirit of General Gymnastics activities--General Gymnastics is for everybody" . and it is FUN!

FIRST PERFORMANCES Performances on the first day of

GymFest were divided into USA groups in the afternoon and international groups in the evening.

SECOND PERFORMANCES On the second day of Gym Fest, two

performances were conducted that mixed the USA and International groups.

SHOWCASE GALA The final day of GymFest featured the

Gala Showcase where all groups showed highlights from their previous perfor­mances. The Gala Showcase started off with a march-in of all groups with a Disney "surprise" -the groups were joined by eight Disney "characters" led by Mickey and Minney Mouse!

The finale was a performance by a group of over 125 USA GymFest partici­pants who had been working together in rehearsals on what will be a USA Large group performance by 300 members of the USA World Gymnaestrada Team in Goteborg in 1999. Choreographer Paula Lord, her assistants and all of the per­formers did an outstanding preview of this number.

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KIM ARNOLD Aims to Succeed

The University of Georgia's NCAA, SEC, and Southeast Regional All-Arow1d Champion, Kim Arnold, is the only gym­nast in history to win these three All­Around Championships in one year. The 21-year-old champion from Portland, Ore., is the only gymnast in history to record a regional qualifying score of 10 on the same event (vault) two years in a row. Arnold will return to the University for her senior year to study child and family develop­ment and will rejoin the Georgia Gym Dogs for a final season as they battle for their fourth National Team Championships.

Arnold's interest for gymnastics spark­ed when she was only 2. Her first real com­petition was when she was six, the earli­est possible age she could compete. Arnold moved away from home to Desert Devils in Scottsdale, Arizona, when she was 12 in order to concentra te on gym­nastics. She began to understand the sac­rifices she would have to make in order to become a champion. "I really loved what I was doing and now looking back on it, I think it was a very positive thing for me," said Arnold. "I was focused on practice and being good at gymnastics.

Juggling senior classes and practice, Arnold has had to rearrange her schedule to do it all. "Two days a week I have to practice in the gym by myself because I'm in class when everyone else is in practice," says Arnold, who hopes to become an ele-

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SOUTHERN UTAH UlUVERSITY GYMNASTS WIN ACADEMIC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP

The National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches announced that Southern Utah University's women's gymnastics team has claimed its second Academic National Championship in the last four years.

The Thunderbirds, who have finished among the top-three NACGC Scholastic All-American teams in each of the past five years, regained the top spot with a team GPA of 3.585 during the 1996-97 academic year, edging Winona State at 3.556 and George Washington at 3.518.

"We're very proud of this team, both on the competition floor and in the class­room," SUU Coach Scott Bauman said. "We're proud of the fact we've been able to maintain such a high level of success in the classroom while also putting a quality team on the floor each year."

The rest of the top-IS included Bridgeport a t fourth with a 3.508 aver­age, Springfield (3.484), Central Michigan (3.482), Brown (3.427), Univer­sity of Denver (3.391), Radford (3.360), Iowa State (3 .351), University of Utah (3.340), Western Michigan University (3.315), University of North Car­olina (3.297), Louisiana State University (3.288), and University of Alaska Anchorage (3.280).

Right: Southern Utah University's Women's Gymnastics Team

mentary school teacher. "I just try to make the best out of the days I'm in the gym with the whole team," she admits. The Gym Dogs' intense workout schedule consists of a combination of aerobics, weightlifting, and practice everyday. Stress management plays an important role when faced with such challenges. Having to deal with it all of her life, Arnold says that she tries to reduce stress by spending her time wisely. She believes deal­ing with pressure is part of life if you want to suc­ceed in anything.

After an out­standing season in 1997, Arnold is a seven-time All­American, a two­time Academic

All-SEC, and a member of the 1997 First Team All-SEC in three categories. Most recently she earned the Honda Award from the NCAA, honoring the nation's top female in collegiate gymnastics.

She is the only collegiate gymnast in the nation who performs a back double pike off the beam. During the 1997 sea­son, Arnold scored 12 perfect 10's, six on vault and six on floor. She is also the only collegiate gymnast to perform six saltos during her beam routine.

Arnold believes the secret to her success is having more fun. "Last year, I really enjoyed my time in the gym and focused on what I had to do. I didn' t take gymnastics outside of practice-1 just had fw1 with it."

Kim Arnold was a USA Gymnastics National Team member from 1992 to 1994.

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three events for the USA floor, vau lt and parallel bars. "Neither one of those guys had ever been in a major international meet before today," Kormann noted. "Going up early is hard, but they're good gymnasts, they knew what they had to do and they did it. "

At the end of preliminaries the rank order of countries was China, Russia, Japan, Belarus, Germany and USA.

FINALS After the third rotation, the USA was third, a

position it held entering the sixth and final rota­tion. It was there that the lack of more difficult skills caught up with the USA, as they were over­taken by Russia and Belarus.

"We started out four points behind the Russians in start values," sa id Kormann. "To come as close as we did to them after starting with that kind of deficit is amazing. We couldn't have done any better. It was one of the best team perfor­mances I've ever seen, of any country. We just need to get a little more difficulty, and we'll be in there."

The final team rankings were China, Belarus, Russia, Japan, USA and Germany.

"I'm so psyched," said veteran John Roethlisberger, a member of the 1996 Olympic Team which placed fifth. "It's tough being that close to a medal again, especia lly after '96, but at the same time, it's so exciting because you can see a shift in the power of the world.

We've been in the team finals solidly for the past three years, and now we're inching closer to that bronze medal. I'm so pumped, I can't wait to get back to the gym and I can't wait to be part of another awesome American team." A two-time Olympian competing in his fourth World Championships, Roethlisberger has matched USA legend Bart Conner for the number of Olympics and World Championships in which he has competed.

The USA was led by two-time national cham­pion Wilson. His 9.587 on still rings was the high­est score of the even ing in the event, and only three other gymnasts (two from China) surpassed

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his 9.600 on the parallel bars. His all-around score of 56.548 was second only to the 57.385 by China's Zhang Jinjing.

"Blaine was awesome," said Kormann, who coached Wilson to back-to-back NCAA individual all-around titles at Ohio State. "He didn't have one form break. The entire team was awesome. John Macready, co-captain of the team along with Roethlisberger, was the best he's been. He's been hurt all year."

MEN'S ALL-AROUND Wilson led the field after round two and round

three of the men's individual all-around competition before succumbing to the wear of three consecutive days of competition at the World Championships.

"I ran out of gas," sa id Wilson, who hit his first three events (rings, vault and parallel bars) before falling on high bar and pommel horse. "I expended all my energy yesterday. I just got tired, and then I made a mental mistake and it was downhill from there."

Wilson sa id he learned two things during the last three days of competition. "I know I can win this meet, and I know that the USA can beat any team that's out there," he said. "We're not a door­mat anymore."

Getting into the individual all-around finals as an alternate, Gatson demonstrated tremendous confidence in his first World Championships, hit­ting all six of his routines to place 22nd. At 17, he is the youngest member of a USA men's team at a World Championships.

After a mistake on pommel horse which left him in seventh place, Ivan Ivankov of Belarus took advantage of Wilson's fall during the fourth rota­tion to come back and claim the gold with a score of 56.887.

Russia's Alexei Bondarenko took the si lver with a score of 56061 .

Japan's Naoya Tsukahara, whose father is a legend in the gymnastics world by first performing the Tsukahara vault, earned the bronze with a 56.023.

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"I was kind of nervous, but it was fun," said Bhardwaj. "It was my first time in a World Championships final. so I was really excited. I cou ld feel the energy from all the people. I'm glad I had the chance to have this experience before I go to college." She wi ll attend UCLA as soon as she returns from the World Championships.

"I want to be the first women's collegiate gymnast to compete internationally," she said. "It's all about competing, and it's fun to me. I want to try to keep doing it."

"I was really pleased with her performance," said Rita Brown, Bhardwaj's coach. "That's how we trained back at the gym. We prepared for vault finals. We knew that she had a very strong first vaUlt, and that if she did well in the first day that we could be in the finals. She did two good vaults, and she stuck her second vault. If she'd had a bit more height, she may have been in medal range."

The fifth-place finish matches the placement of Kerri Strug at the 1993 Worlds in Birmingham, England, as the highest by an American in the vault individual finals since Brandy Johnson tied for the silver medal at the 1989 World Championships in Stuttgart, West Germany. Johnson also trained under Brown.

While Bhardwaj's second vault was excellent, its start value was only 9.60. She would have needed a 9.63 on that vau lt to move into first at that time.

"She can compete a Tsukahara with a one­and-a-half twist (which would have a higher start value). but we thought that would be too risky at this point," said Brown. "We had a good landing, and if you didn't have a good landing you weren't going to get a good score."

Maloney took seventh place in balance beam finals. Competing in her first World Champion­sh ips, she was seventh in start order, a position which tended to build the tension, especially when eventual gold-medalist Gogean of Romania posted a 9.80 on the first routine of the afternoon.

"I was a little bit more nervous, but I tried to put it in the back of my head that it was the World Championships and just go out and do the best I can," Maloney said. "I tried not to think about what everyone else was doing. It was shocking to see Gogean get such a high score right out of the gate, but she did an excellent routine and she deserved it."

She indicated that the week-long event has been a learning experience, one on which she will build in the future.

"I learned that you have to stay focused," she said. "You can't be distracted by things that you can't control. like the draw or the judges' scores. You just have to out, keep going and do the best you can.

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1998 RHYTHMIC GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES

The selection process for USA Group for the Rhythmic Group World Championships, which will be held May 8-10, 1998, in Seville, Spain, will be a two-step process.

RHYTHMIC CHALLENGE All USA Elite Senior Groups are eligible to enter the Rhythmic

Challenge (February 14-15) in Dowers Grove, Illinois, at their own expense.

In order to obtain an all-arowld score each Group must compete the two required FlG Group routines (3 balls/2 ribbons and 5 balls).

The all-around score will be determined by combining the two routine scores from day one of competition (40 pts maxi­mum) with the two routine scores from day two of competition (40 pts maximum).

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GROUP WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS All USA Senior Elite Groups who entered the Rhythmic

Challenge and obtained an all-around score are eligible to enter the Rhythmic World Group Championship Trials which will take place April 18-19, 1998 (site to be determined) at their own expense.

In order to obtain an all-around score each Group must compete the two required FlG Group routines (3 balls/ 2 ribbons and 5 balls).

The all-around score will be determined by combining the two routine scores from day one of competition (40 pts maximum) with the two routine scores from day two of competition (40 pts maximwn).

If the first place Group obtains an all-around score of 66.00 or higher they will be entitled to represent USA Gymnastics at the Group World Championships. If no Group obtains an all-around score of 66.00 or higher, USA Gymnastics will not send a Group to the World Championships.

According to FlG regulations, only one Group per country is allowed to enter the World Championships.

The first place Group at the Group World Championship Trials will be entitled to represent the U.S. at the Pacific Alliance Championships which will be held July 6-8, 1998 in Winnipeg, Canada at their own expense.

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GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS NEEDED IMME­DIATELY. Energeti(, organized and positive teachers needed to teach pres(hool through Elite. Full and part-time positions available at all three locations in northern Virginia. Several positions available. Special need for male coach. Please send resume to: Milan Stanovi(h, 5581 Guinea Road, Fairfax, VA 22032. Call for more informa­tion: (703) 323-0088.

lOOKING FOR ASSISTANT GIRLS TEAM AND RECREATIONAL COACH. Must have knowl­edge of new (ompulsory routines and optional experience. Beam and floor (hore­ography a plus. Salary open to discussion. Please contact Dennis Zawilla at the Gymnasti(s Fa(tory of lake Forest. Phone: (847)367-6555. Fax: (847)367-6556. The Gymnasti(s Fa(tory, 27825 Irma lee Cirde, lake Forest, Il60045.

CAMP WAYNE: Cooed (hildrens' camp in Northeast Pennsylvania (2 1/2 hrs. from NYC). If you really enjoy gymnastics and want to teach (hildren (ages 6-16) we are looking for an Assistant Dire(tor and instructors for Gymnasti(s, Aerobics, Dan(e and Cheerleading. We offer a caring, fun­loving environment, rm/ bd + salary. Write: 12 Allevard St., lido Beach, NY 11561 or call 1-800-279-3019. Fax # = 516-897-7339.

PROFESSIONAL OPPORTUNITY WITH BENE­FITS. Great opportunity for energeti(/ orga­nized (oa(h to direct well established pres(hool-USAG level 10 program. Join a dynamic staff in Savannah Georgia; named "The most beautiful city in North America" by LEMONDE newspaper, Paris, France. Plans under way for new training (enter. Pay with outstanding benefits induding 12% retirement, based on experience. Send Resume to Joe Paslay, Jr. Islands YMCA, P.O. Box 30339, Savannah, GA 31410, (912)897-1192 Fax 897-1189. E-Mail Paslayjbje@aol.com.

Class and Team Coach needed. Dynami(, new fast grawing gymnastic facility is looking for dependable, enthusiastic and experienced instructors. Become part of a creative, fun, innovative atmosphere. Team coach must be a highly motivated experienced individual. Needs to be a strong spotter on bars, tumbling and vault. Salary commensurate with qualifications and experience. Call Eileen Spicher today at (313)416-1010 or send resume to: SPLITZ Gymnasti(s, 7707 Ronda Dr., Canton, MI 48187.

Chertkov's World of Gymnastics, located in Northwest Illinois, seeking full time coach for levels 1 to 4. Must be professional, motivated, enthusiastic and dedicated indi­vidual. Salary with benefits based on expe­rien(e and qualifications. Please send resume to: Vladimir Chertkov, Chertkov's Gymnasti(s, 9162 Trinity Drive, lake In The Hills, Il601 02.

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MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACH. Ex(ellent Men's Gymnasti(s program in St. louis in search for an Assistant Coa(h, Class 7 through 1 in state of art facility. Committed to (ompeting on the highest levels in the U.S. Ex(ellent position for a young (oa(h who wishes to (oa(h boys that are highly motivated. Description: Coaching 30 Hrs/wk with some administrative duties, Salary Negotiable, Benefits: Insuran(e & vacation, Part time position also available. For more information call Ray Overmann (314)291 -7745. Team Central, 2675 Metro Blvd., St. louis, MO 63043.

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SMALL ESTABLISHED GYM FOR SALE. 150-200 students in 3800 square foot facility. Same owner for 17 years. Located in Southeast Texas. Great opportunity for a coach who is ready to become their own boss. Lease building, purchase gymnas­tics program. Call 512-863-5437 or 512-869-2810.

GYM FOR SALE: Three year old, well estab­lished gym in a beautiful rural area of Northern California. Attractive facility in 8,000 square foot insulated metal clear span building with high ceilings, with office and mirrored dance studio. Well equipped with state of the art AAI equipment, com­puter, and other miscellaneous gymnastics and office equipment. Strong recreation program ranging from pre-school to advanced levels Girls competition team. Easy access off highway, and ample park­ing. Please direct inquiries to: Gymnastics Center, P.O. Box 161 , San Andreas, CA 95249. (209)754-5665. Owner-agent.

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CLASS CONTROL. Class Management and AIR software. Packed with features and very easy to use. Includes class rosters, automated tuition calculation based on assignments and family discounts, retail charges, invoices, payment due reports, collection summaries, instructor schedules, on-line help and much more. Supports tax on retail items and tuition, alternative payment methods like direct debit and credit cards, and USPS Address Standardization. The price includes free training and unlimited personal, under­standab�e' technical support at no charge. Call Vaughn Software Services at 800-821-8516, P.O. Box 10B6, Apex, NC 27502. MC/VISA.

SCORER'S TABLE is a Windows based par­ent friendly program designed to simplify preparation and scoring of USA gymnastic meets. A simple click of the mouse assigns competitor sessions and numbers. Event placement, AA, team and super team are just a mouse click away. The Scorers table program has been used successfully at several large invitational and state meets. Use this progrom and you will reduce your meet preparation time by at least 50%. For more information contact, MEJE Corp., 113 McHenry Rd., Suite 165, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089, (847) 913-0765.

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