In a sad day for collegiate gymnastics, Cal has announced it has cut it's men's and women's gymnastics programs, in an announcement made this afternoon. The cuts come despite over 100K raised on behalf of the men's program, and a pledge of support from USA Gymnastics. Baseball, women's lacrosse and men's rugby were also cut. 118 male athletes, including 19 in gymnastics, will be affected. 45 women are impacted, 15 in gymnastics. Men's rugby has been singled out for special treatment, retaining special status as a varsity club support.
More information to come, after the chancellor's press conference at 2:30 pm PDT.
Link: SF Chronicle and Cal Statement
Shealyn Farley, L10 from Prestige Gymnastics in Pa., has committed to PSU according to a site submission. She has an outstanding 2010 season, placing 1st AA at The Blackeyed Susan (1st UB/FX), The Chicago Style (1st place sweep), The Buckeye Classic (1st V/BB), and her state meet. She placed 3rd AA at regionals and 2nd AA (1st BB) at JOs.
Austin Sheppard, L10 from Golden Grip in Texas, has committed to Michigan for the 2012-13 season. She produced a string of top five AA finishes at her meets throughout the regular season in 2010, including a near sweep (1st AA; 1st V/UB/FX) at the Rose City Classic. At her state meet, she finished 3rd AA, but picked up wins on vault (9.8) and beam. She placed 5th AA (1st FX) at regionals and 7th AA at JOs (2nd FX; 3rd V).
A L10 at Galaxy in New York, Diona Straub, has committed to Towson for 2011-2012. Straub placed 9th AA at the 2010 Region VI L10 Regionals. She also placed 9th AA at the 2008 Level 9 Eastern Nationals.
Link: YouTube.com Channel
Lexus Demers has committed to Auburn for 2012-2013, according to her club. The L10 at Midwest Gymnastics (MN) won the FX title at the 2010 L10 Nationals, Junior D division. She also placed 14th in the AA. In 2009, competing in the Junior C division, she tied for 21st AA and tied for 7th on BB.
Link: YouTube.com Channel