The Board of Regents of the University of Alaska-Anchorage have approved an option to save the four sports programs slated to be cut after this season. This proposal covers gymnastics, hockey and ski. They must raise two years of operating expenses, by next February. For gymnastics, that is nearly $900K.…
Friday, 11 September 2020 12:57

In Memoriam, 2020: Mari-Rae Sopper, 9/11/01

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On September 11th, 2001, Mari-Rae Sopper was on her way to California, ready to start her job as Head Coach of the women's team at UC Santa Barbara. Sopper, a former standout at Iowa State, was known as "ISUFan" on the College Gymnastics Board. She had given up her job…
Citing a $75M shortfall, Minnesota will terminate four Men's sports after this season, including Men's Gymnastics. Stay tuned for more updates. Link: Letter
Wednesday, 09 September 2020 12:53

SCSU Hires Knox as New Head Coach

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SCSU has hired Byron Knox as their new Head Coach. Know was the Head Coach at Bridgeport for the last 16 seasons, and led the squad to six straight USA Gymnastics National titles. He was a gymnast on SCSU's Men's team, a member of the US National team and coached…
Sydney Wrighte announced on Instagram that she will be taking a medical retirement from gymnastics.
W&M is cutting seven Olympic sports due to budget shortfalls. Article
Monday, 31 August 2020 14:19

USAF adds assistant coaches

Andrew Eddington and Brittany McClure have been appointed assistant coaches. Polina Shchennikova has been added as volunteer coach. Announcement
Wednesday, 26 August 2020 15:42

Heidi Vanderboom transfers to SEMO

Heidi Vanderboom competed last season for Temple. SEMO looks to her to add depth to vault and beam lineups. Announcement
More sad news, as we are now down to 16 men's teams. Due to COVID related revenue losses and a projected deficit of $60 to $75M, Iowa has made a decision to terminate Men's Gymnastics at the end of the 2020-2021 season. They will also cut M&W's swimming and men's…
Thursday, 20 August 2020 12:46

LSU Hires Gnat as an Assistant

LSU has hired former standout Ashleigh Gnat as their new assistant coach, following the retirement of the legendary D-D Breaux from the staff. Link: LSU Release
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