Alina Cartwright, L10 from Legacy Elite Gymnastics in Illinois, has committed to MSU for the 2011-12 season, according to a post on the Legacy Gymnastics Facebook page. She had an outstanding 2010 season as a first year L10, finishing 1st AA at the World Class Gateway Challenge (1st V/FX) and the Arena Classic (1st BB). She placed 7th AA (1st V) at her state meet, 8th AA (1st V) at regionals and 8th at JO Nationals.
Air Force has announced a six man incoming class for their Men's program. The six have started basic training.
Tyler Huebner - San Antonio, Texas
Colton Wulf - Wheat Ridge, Colo.
Mac Ritchie - Concord, N.C.
Ben Zaiser - Mars, Pa.
Kyle Baker - Union, Ky.
Patrick Duffy - Albuquerque, N.M.
Baker trains at Queen City Gymnastics and is a Regional qualifier.
Duffy trains at Gold Cup.
Huebner trains at Alamo Gymnastics.
Ritchie trains at G&J Gymnastics. He finished 61st AA in the prelims at the 2010 JO Nationals.
Zaiser trains at the Pittsburg Northstars in PA and is the younger brother of gymnasts Aaron (Air Force) and Rebekah (Florida). He finished 121st AA at the 2010 JO Nationals.
Wuf's commit was covered in a prior news item.
Link: Air Force Release
Cal Men's Head Coach Barry Weiner has retired, the school has announced. Weiner retires after 19 years at the helm at Cal. His retirement comes amidst reports that Cal boosters and alumni are mobilizing in face of the threat of the entire Cal gymnastics program, due to the ongoing California budget crisis.
Link: Cal Release