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Thursday, 17 June 2010 12:19

Utah Moves to the Pac-10

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Utah has officially accepted an invitation to join the Pac-10 Conference, further strengthening an already strong gymnastics conference.  They currently compete as part of the WAC, which does not sponsor a conference championship.  Eight teams currently now support the Women's sport in the Pac-10.  Utah will begin Pac-10 competition for…
Wednesday, 16 June 2010 13:06

Shephard Resigns as PSU Head Coach

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Steve Shephard has stepped down as Head Coach at Penn State to pursue other career opportunities, according to a school release.  He said in a statement, "I have decided to retire from coaching after a 30 year career in gymnastics, to pursue other career opportunities.  It has been my great…
Tuesday, 15 June 2010 09:35

Chliszczyk Named Head Coach at Towson

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Vicki Chliszczyk has been named the Head Coach at Towson, replacing Dick Filbert, who retired.  Chliszczyk has been an assistant for the past five season at Maryland and is a native of Canada, where she competed in gymanstics.  She is just the fourth Head Coach in the 43 year history…
Monday, 14 June 2010 14:26

2010-11 UGA adds Laura Moffatt

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Laura Moffat, L10 at the Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta, has accepted a one year athletic scholarship to the University of Georgia. She finished 7th on bars and 12th on beam at JO Nationals. Videos
Sunday, 13 June 2010 13:20

Hogue Hired as DU Assistant

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DU has hired Jay Hogue as an assistant.  Hogue has been coaching at Broadway Gymnastics in Florida, and was a previous long-time staff member at Orlando Metro.  He replaces Nilson Savage.  Link:  DU Release
Sunday, 13 June 2010 12:25

Elite Qualifier 2 Results

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UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa qualified to the VISA (US) Championships with her performance at the second elite qualifier held at Bieger's this weekend.  She won her optional session and the compulsary section.  Several incoming recruits and NCAA athletes were in action this weekend.  Session 1 Results 2011 Michigan commit Annettte Miele…
Saturday, 12 June 2010 18:56

Conference Re-Alignment Underway

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Conference re-alignment is shaking up the NCAA, driven by revenue sports like football, TV contracts and of course, money.  So far, schools with gymnastics programs have already been affected.  Nebraska has proposed a move to the Big 10 and Boise State is heading to the WAC.  Other schools may also…
Saturday, 12 June 2010 18:52

Videos of Magee at Elite Qualifier

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It's the offseason, and things are a bit slow in the NCAA gymnastics world.  Videos for Casey Jo Magee at the last Elite Qualifier have shown up on YouTube.com, posted by user gymerin. Vault BB FX
Thursday, 10 June 2010 09:44

Gymnastics Leads Men's APRs

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Gymnastics has the highest school average APR (Academic Progress Rate) among all Men's NCAA sports, according to a report released by the NCAA.  Men's teams averaged 979.  925 is the minimum before penalties begin to be considered at any given school.  Gymnastics is tied for third at 985 among Women's…
Monday, 07 June 2010 17:26

2010-2011: Minnesota Adds Transfer

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Justine Cherwink will reportedly transfer to Minnesota for the 2010-2011, according to the Gopher Booster club website.  Cherwink has been training at Denton Gymnastics while attending North Texas State, after graduating early from high school.  At the 2010 L10 Nationals, in the Senior B division, she placed 31st AA, 7th…
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