The US has named its world championship squad: Rebecca Bross, Ivana Hong, Bridget Sloan, and Kayla Williams. Named as alternates are Florida commits Kytra Hunter and Mackenzie Caquatto.
Link: USA Gymnastics
The NCAA Division I Sports Management Cabinet has released an update that includes several key rulings related to Gymnastics:
a. The change to a four team Championship Final for women's gymnastics was approved, starting in 2011.
b. The proposal to count all six scores in the women's Regionals/Nationals was referred back to the Women's Gymnastics Committee.
c. The Championships for women will be moved to a Friday/Saturday/Sunday starting in 2011.
d. The men's post season squad size has been boosted to 15, up from 12.
e. Women's non-seeded Regional assignments will be made by geographic proximity, not by Region or next closest Region, starting in 2010. This change only impacts spots 19 to 36. The top 18 will continue to be seeded as before.
f. Women's judges for Regionals will be selected differently. Six will be assigned to the various Regions. The rest will be assigned based on geographic proximity.
The US squad for the upcoming World Championships includes several present and past NCAA stars. Previously named to the team were former Cal star Tim McNeill and OU grad Jonathan Horton, as well as current Sooner Steven Legendre. The OU pair will be joined by incoming frosh Jake Dalton and former Illinois star Wes Haagensen. Current Illini Daniel Ribeiro is the alternate.