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Thursday, 21 October 2010 20:16

World Championships: Men's Team Final

China won the Men's Team title at the World Championships, ahead of Japan and Germany.  The US finished fourth, posting the highest total of the day on HB and the lowest on PH.

Link:  Results

Sunday, 10 October 2010 23:00

2011 Capsule Previews


Season Preview Capsules

Last season's finale saw the UCLA Bruins return to the top of the team podium, holding off fast rising upstart Oklahoma.  Bama was close behind in third, just ahead of Stanford and host Florida.  In fact, places #2 to #5 were separated by the narrowest of margins.  Just 0.25 separated the teams that finished 2nd through 5th in the Super Six.  In a year of big changes, defending National Champion Georgia Gym did not even advance to the National meet, after five straight National Titles.  They tied for 2nd at their Regional, but lost the tiebreaker to Oregon State, proving once again the smallest of errors can make a difference, and that every routine counts.  The increasing talent and coaching parity in the NCAA, combined with rules that put the emphasis on execution, are creating a highly competitive situation.

Since the NCAA began sanctioning a championships in Women's Gymnastics in 1982, just four teams have won the National title:  Bama, UCLA, UGA, and Utah.  Will this be the year that another school finally breaks into that illustruous club?  Defending champion UCLA will be seeking their 7th National title, and will be loaded with most of their returning stars.  Plus, they welcome one of the nation's strongest recruiting classes, headlined by Olympian Sam Peszek.  Or will Florida or Oklahoma be able to unseat the Bruins?  Florida features a lineup packed with elite-level stars including 2010 US World Championship team member Mackenzie Caquatto.  Last year, Coach Faehn said the team's performance was impacted by the weight of their own expectations of competing for the title in their home gym.  This season, a new mental approach is planned to help them ascend to the top spot.  The Sooners, on the other hand, have lost some key athletes like star Hollie Vise, but they too return a strong veteran core and welcome a talented cast of newcomers. 

Last year's RQS #1 ranked team, Alabama, is back with another tough squad, and has a talented set of newcomers as well.  Not to be overlooked is Stanford,  which lost top AAer Carly Janiga but adds Canadian World Championship team member Kristina Vaculik.  The final member of last season's Super Six, Utah, welcomes a large set of frosh, led by elite star Corrie Lothrop, that look to return the Utes back to the Super Six once again.  Just outside of last year's Super Six, but looking to break into the top ranks are Nebraska, Oregon State, Michigan, LSU, Arkansas and Missouri.  Michigan returns a veteran squad, bolstered by the return of fifth year senior Sarah Curtis.  Nebraska returns 22 of 24 rouetines from last year's National Finals, where they finished 7th.  Likewise, Oregon State returns a strong core and welcomes a strong incoming class, including former National Team member Britney Ranzy.             

Last season, Missouri returned to the NCAA finals after a long absence.  With increasing parity, any number of teams could knock off a traditional favorite and make their way to the National meet.  A number of offseason coaching changes will also add a new flavor to the mix, with perhaps a record number of changes at the returning Top 25 teams. 

Despite the threat of potentially game changing rule changes, in the end, much has remained the same.  The threat of a "all scores count" system is gone, and teams still count the top five scores per event.  The NCAA code modifications were once again very minor, with very few changes that will impact skill selection or scores.  In fact, this may be the least amount of changes in a season in recent memory.  The net result will be more teams than ever will be capable of posting a high team score at Regionals, and the smallest of errors could lead to a team staying at home in April.      

The tables below as complete as we know at this point in the season.  If you have additional updates or corrections, please submit them using the link above.

Key to the Tables:


Ranking: By 2011 Preseason Coaches Poll

Coaches: Only regular, paid coaches are listed.

Starting Routines: Defined by starting lineup in last meet of the post season.
Returning Starters:
Defined by starting lineup in last competition
Year in School:
(Is listed as reported on the school's roster)

    Fr = Freshman
    So = Sophomore
    Jr = Junior
    Sr = Senior

Status Codes for Returners:

    I = major season ending injury in 2010
    R = retirement/not competing (for any other reason than transfer or injury)

    S = Under suspension
    TR = Transfer
    RS = Redshirt (note:  not all eligible gymnasts will employ or are awarded a redshirt year)
    ?=unconfirmed/unknown information

  1.  UCLA Bruins

2.  Alabama Crimson Tide

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 16/24
Head Coach: Valerie Kondos Field
Assistants: Jim Foody, Chris Waller
Returning Starters (7): Monique De La Torre (So), Tauny Frattone (Jr), Aisha Gerber (Jr), Elyse Hopfner Hibbs (Jr), Brittani McCullough (Sr),
Mizuki Sato (Sr), Niki Tom (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (9): Kaelie Baer (Jr), Danielle Greig (So),Tiffany Hyland (Jr), Talia Kushynski (Sr), Alyssa Pritchett (Jr), Courtney Shannon (So), Allison Taylor (Sr), Lichelle Wong (So), Vanessa Zamarripa (Jr/I)

Graduated (1): Anna Li
Other Losses (2): Marci Bernholtz (Sr/R), Chloe Takayanagi (So/?)
Newcomers (4):
Olivia Courtney (Fr), Kassiy Kozai (Fr), Samantha Peszek (Fr), Sydney Sawa (Fr)
Quick Assessment:  The Bruins lose Li to graduation and Zamarripa to a torn Achilles but gain some powerhouses in Courtney, Peszek and Sawa.  They will be the early favorites for a run at defending their title, but got a little more vulnerable with the loss of two athletes capable of posting 9.9+ on each event..    



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 14/24
Head Coach: Sarah & David Patterson
Assistant: Brian Raschilla
Returning Starters (5):
Marissa Gutierrez (So), Kayla Hoffman (Sr), Ashley Priess (Jr), Geralan Stack-Easton (Jr), Ashley Sledge (So)
Other/Injured Returners (4): Becca Alexin (So), Alyssa Chapman (Sr), Megan Mashburn (Sr), Rachel Terry (Jr)

Graduated (4): Morgan Dennis, Ricki Lebergern, Casey Overton, Kassi Price
Other Losses (e): Jocelyn Fowler (Jr/?),
Mary Hauswirth (So/?), Erika Pearson (Jr/?)

Newcomers (8):
Olivia Carisella (Fr), Sarah DeMeo (Fr), Ria Domier (Fr), Lindsey Fowler (Fr), Kim Jacob (Fr), Diandra Milliner (Fr), Jordan Moore (Fr), Hannah Toussaint (Fr)

Quick Assessment:
Bama loses some major point scorers at the end of the lineups in Dennis, Lebegern and Price.  Their frosh class is large and deep, and Jacob and DeMeo look the most set in early season training to fill the gaps, while Milliner is set to join in January.





3.  Florida Gators



4.  Oklahoma Sooners

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 19/24
Head Coach: Rhonda Faehn
Assistants: Adrian Burde, Robert Ladanyi
Returning Starters (9): Ashanee Dickerson (So), Nicole Ellis (Jr), Amy Ferguson (Jr),  Alicia Goodwin (Sr), Liz Green (So), Marissa King (So), Dalia Lemezan (So), Elizabeth Mahlich (Jr), Maranda Smith (RS Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Randy Stageberg (So)
Graduated (4): Amanda Castillo, Courtney Gladys, Ashley Kerr, Rebekah Zaiser
Other Losses (1): Kailey Tissue (Jr/student coach),
Newcomers (4):
Mackenzie Caquatto (Fr, joining in January), Kytra Hunter (Fr, joining in January), Alaina Johnson (Fr), Brittney Noble (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The Gators have been on a recruiting tear as of late, and welcome an extremely strong class including Caquatto and Hunter.  They lose some experience, but gain back Smith for another bonus year.  Look for them to challenge for the title.



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 15/24
Head Coach: KJ Kindler
Assistants: Lou Ball, Tom Haley
Returning Starters (7): Megan Ferguson (Jr), Natasha Kelley (So),Kayla Nowak (So), Brie Olson (So), Natalie Ratcliff (Sr), Melanie Root (Sr),
Sara Stone (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Candace Cindell (Sr), Nitya Ramaswami (So)

Graduated (6): Jacqueline Flanery, Julie Kramer, Mary  Mantle, Kristin Smith, Hollie Vise, Mary Mantle,
Other Losses (1): Bethany Neubauer (So/?)
Newcomers (4): Lauren Alexander (Fr), Hope Bruce (Fr), Taylor Spears (Fr), Hayden Ward (FR/enrolling in December)
Quick Assessment:
The Sooners lose some key "end of the lineup" performers in Flanery, Smith and Vise -- the trio posted consistently high scores.  The frosh will need to adapt quickly while others step forward to produce the 9.9+ scores.







5.  Utah Utes



6.  Stanford Cardinal

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 12/24
Head Coach: Greg Marsden
Assistants: Tom Farden, Megan Marsden
Returning Starters (5): Courtni Beers (Jr), Jacquelyn Johnson (Sr), Stephanie McAllister (Jr), Gael Mackie (Sr), Kyndal Robarts (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (1): , Fumina Kobayashi (So)
Graduated (4):
Daria Bijak, Jamie Deetscreek, Annie DiLuzio, Beth Rizzo

Other Losses (2): Katelyn Mohr (Transfer/AU), Megan Whitney (Transfer/UW)
Newcomers (7):
Nansy Damianova (Fr), Lia Del Priore (Fr), Alyssa Gale (Fr), Hailey Hansen (Fr), Mary Beth Lofgren (Fr), Corrie Lothrop (Fr), Victoria Shanley (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The Utes lose half their lineup and four All-Americans.  The seven frosh will need to step up immediately; there are simply not enough returning veteran athletes to fill out the lineups.  Lothrop is looking strong in preseason training. 



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 18/24
Head Coach: Kristen Smyth
Assistants: Chris Swircek, Tabitha Yim
Returning Starters (7): Shelley Alexander (Sr), Alyssa Brown (Jr), Danielle Ikoma (Sr), Allyse Ishino (RS Sr), Ashley Morgan (So), Nicole Pechanec (Jr), Jenny Peter (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (3): Nicole Dayton (So), Alexandra Skoly (Jr), Ming Ya Zhou (So)
Graduated (4): Stephanie Carter, Carly Janiga, Blair Ryland, Tenaya West
Other Losses (1): Catherine Nguyen (Jr/R)
Newcomers (5): Lauren Caldemeyer (Fr), Lucy Meyer (Fr), Shona Morgan (Fr), Amanda Spinner (Fr), Kristina Vaculik (Fr)

Quick Assessment:
It is hard to replace an athlete like Carly Janiga, but Vaculik has been looking strong during the summer elite season up until her injury at World's.  The large frosh class will provide depth. and the team should grow stronger as they gain experience.

  







7.  Georgia Gym Dogs



8.  Oregon State Beavers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 15/24
Head Coach: Jay Clark
Assistants: Julie Ballard-Clark, Doug McAvinn
Returning Starters (5):
Noel Couch (So), Hilary Mauro (Sr), Cassidy McComb (Sr), Gina Nuccio (Jr), Christa Tanella (Jr)

Other/Injured Returners (4): Kati Breazeal (So), Mariel Box (Jr), Kathryn Ding (Jr), Shayla Worley (So)
Graduated (5): Lauren Johnson, Courtney McCool, Marcia Newby, Lauren Sessler, Grace Taylor
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (5): Bekah Bennetts (Fr), Lindsey Cheek (Fr; to start in December), Kaylan Earls (Fr), Cat Hires (Fr), Laura Moffatt (Fr)
Quick Assessment: Georgia finished in unfamiliar territory last season, watching Nationals from home.  To make things worse, they lose superstars like McCool and Taylor.  A healthy Ding and Worley could be key, with strong contributions from the frosh.



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 17/24
Head Coach: Tanya Chaplin
Assistants: Mike Chaplin, John Carney
Returning Starters (7): Becky Colvin (Sr), Mel Jones (So), Jennifer Kesler (Sr), Leslie Mak (Jr), Stephanie McGregor (Jr), Makayla Stambaugh (So), Olivia Vivian (Jr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Leilani Alferos (So), Kelsi Blalock (So)
Graduated (3): Laura-Ann Chong, Mandi Rodriguez, Whitney Watson
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (4): Hannah Casey (Fr), Brittany Harris (Fr), Britney Ranzy (Fr), Amanda Schulberg (Fr)
Quick Assessment:   The Beavers lost some key athletes, including Chong and Rodriguez.  Ranzy has the potential to post big scores, but any number of others should be able to take up the slack as well..







9.  Michigan Wolverines



10.  Nebraska Cornhuskers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 19/24
Head Coach: Bev Plocki
Assistants: Scott Sherman, Shannon Welker
Returning Starters (6): Natalie Beilstein (So), Kylee Botterman (Sr), Sarah Curtis (RS Sr), Britnee Martinez (Fr), Kari Pearce (Sr), Jordan Sexton (RS Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (2): Trish Wilson (Sr), Katie Zurales (So)

Graduated (3): Kelsey Knutson, Jaclyn Kramer, Maureen Moody
Other Losses (1): Taylor Zondervan (Sr/Transfer to WMU)

Newcomers (7): Teresa Arthur (Fr), Stephanie Colbert (Fr), Shelby Gies (Fr), Tori Kane (fr), Kristin Nagle (Fr), Joanna Sampson (Fr), Reema Zakharia (Fr)
Quick Assessment: The Wolverines losses were from depth players, so the strong frosh classes could lift the team even higher.  The team is further boosted by the fifth year return of Curtis and Sexton.



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 20/24
Head Coach: Dan Kendig
Assistants: Danna Durante, Tim Garrison
Returning Starters (9): Erin Davis (Sr), Lora Evenstad (Jr), Kristin Fyffe (Jr), Janelle Giblen (So/I), Brittnee Habbib (Sr), Kassandra Nathe (Jr), Maria Scaffidi (RS Sr), Brittany Skinner (So), Maddie Steinauer (Sr)
Other/Injured Returners (1): Hannah Bower (So)
Graduated (2): Kathryn Howard, Kylie Stone
Other Losses (2):  Hannah Bower (So/I), Kristin Fyffe (Jr/I, mgr)
Newcomers (4): Deanna Barmore (Fr), Kaitlin Reid (Jr/TR from CSUF), Jamie Schleppenbach (Fr), Emily Wong (Fr)
Quick Assessment:
Nebraska excelled last season and looks to replace just two routines.  With another year of experience, the Huskers should just get stronger.





11.  Arkansas GymBacks



12.  LSU Tigers

Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 14/24
Head Coach: Mark and Rene Cook
Assistant: Don Houlton
Returning Starters (7): Stacy Bartlett (Jr), Natalie Bohonsky (So), Amy Borsellino (So), Mariah Howdeschell (Jr), Kelci Lewis (So), Jamie Pisani (Jr), Amanda Siebert (So)
Other/Injured Returners (3): Molly Lewis (Sr), Ginny Salvatore (Jr), Michelle Stout (RS Sr/I)
Graduated (3): Amy DeFilippo, Casey Jo Magee, Sarah Nagashima
Other Losses (0): N/A
Newcomers (5): Katherine Grable (Fr), Shelby Salmon (Fr), Jordan Salsberg (So/TR from SEMO), Scarlett Williams (Fr), Bailee Zumwalde (Fr)
Quick Assessment:  Arkansas loses 10 routines to graduation, including top AAer Casey Jo Magee, who is now training elite.  Their frosh are coming off a strong L10 season, led by Katherine Grable. 



Official Web Site: Link Schedule Roster
Starting Routines Returning: 12/24
Head Coach: D-D Breaux
Assistants: Bob Moore, Philip Ogletree
Returning Starters (5): Samantha Engle (Sr), Gloria Johnson (Jr), Ashley Lee (Jr), Nicole Lyons (Jr), Shelby Prunty (So)
Other/Injured Returners (3): Kaleigh Dickson (RS Fr), Lainie Fleming (RS Fr), Janelle Garcia (So)
Graduated (4): Sabrina Franceschelli, Summer Hubbard, Susan Jackson, Kayla Rogers
Other Losses (1): Gabby Swart (Fr/departed in preseason)
Newcomers (6): Casey Duvall (Fr), Mckenzie Fox (Fr), Maliah Mathis (Fr), Sarie Morrison (Fr), Sidney Sanabria-Robles (Fr), Sarah Zoldos (Fr)
Quick Assessment: LSU suffered some pretty large losses to graduation, most notably 2010 NCAA AA Champion Susan Jackson.  Half of the routines are gone.  The large frosh class will need to step in immediately, led by Mathis and Morrison.

 

Teams Ranked #13 to #25 on the Next Page
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 22:31

Commonwealth Games Update

The Commonwealth Games are in full force, with Lauren Mitchell of Australia leading an Aussie sweep of the AA medal.  Australia also won the team title.  UIC frosh Cynthia Lemieux-Guillemette placed 8th AA.   In the Men's competition, Ohio State commit Misha Koudinov of New Zealand placed 6th AA.  Link:   Results
Wednesday, 06 October 2010 22:20

US Names Squads for Worlds

USA Gymnastics has named its Women's World Championships squad.  Florida signee Mackenzie Caquatto, UGA commit Chelsea Davis and UCLA recruit Mattie Larsen were named to the seven women roster.

The Men's team, named back in August, included Chris Brooks (former OU), Chris Cameron (Mich), Jonathan Horton (former OU), Steven Legendre (OU), and Brandon Wynn (Ohio St).

Link:  USA Gymnastics

Monday, 27 September 2010 17:36

2011-2012: Straub to Towson

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

USA Gymnastics has agreed to sanction the National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association, providing a respected National Governing body for the fledgling sport derived from competitive cheer.  The NCATA intends to pursue "emerging sports" status with the NCAA next spring.  The lack of a governing association and a standard set of rules were among the evidence cited when a federal judged ruled against Quinnippiac's attempt to cut its women's volleyball squad, and the subsequent conversion of its existing cheer squad to a competitive team (to meet Title IX requirements). 

What do you think?  Voice your opinion in our Poll of the Week on the front page of the site. 

Link:  USA Gymnastics Announcement 

Monday, 23 August 2010 16:42

Arizona Hires Acosta as Assistant

Arizona has announced the hiring of Randi (Liljenquist) Acosta as an assistant coach.  The former Wildcat star and school record holder in the AA had been serving as a club coach at the Desert Devils.  Link:  Arizona Release
Saturday, 21 August 2010 10:28

2010-2011 Newcomers

Note: These are 2010-2011 expected newcomers.  Final rosters, when announced, can and will vary for each school.

The table below lists Women's commits and signings for the 2010-2011 school year.  These athletes will have graduated high school by the end of 2010.  Men's commits are in the Men's section.  Please see the information at the bottom of the page for important explanations about this page.  Scholarship counts are based on our survey of coaches conducted in July of 2010.  Coaches, please check your email for the latest survey or contact the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Submissions: Site submissions of commits and other news items can be made to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or by using this form.  Press Releases and other signed statements can be FAXed to (415) 873-1523 or sent via regular post.  See the contact page for more information.

Counts shown in BOLD are from survey responses.  Responses in italics are estimates made by CollegeGymFans.com.

 

College/University

# of Scholarships for incoming '10-'11
(Total/Remaining)

Air Force; roster

All Appointments Include Scholarships

    Maddie Bannon, CO Aerials, L10
    Emily Bucher, Oshkosh, L10
    Lindsay Ebel, Colorado Aerials, L10; per newspaper; not on roster
    Laura Fauss, Santa Rosa, L9
    Linnaea Hance, Aerial Gymnastics, L10
    Jessica Hanner, Jenks, L10
    Katie Hawthorne, Elite, TX
    Janie Kovacs, L10
    Jennifer Larsen, Flips MN, L10;

Alabama; release; roster

4 to 5/0

 

    Olivia Carisella, Elite LA, L10
    Ria Domier, Davis Diamonds, L10; on academic scholarship

    Sarah DeMeo, Eagles, L10/former jr. international elite; per official site
    Lindsey Fowler, JamJev, L10
    Kim Jacob, Sr. International Elite, per club website
    Diandra Milliner, Folger's, L10; per newspaper, will graduate early and enroll Dec 2010
    Jordan Moore, Texas Dreams, L10; per Gymnastike interview
     Hannah Toussaint, Olympic Dreams, L10/former jr. intl

Alaska; release; roster

5/0

 

    Melissa Doucette, Atlantic, L10
    Gabrielle Jannotta, Crystal Lake, L10; per newspaper
    Morgan Key, Texas East, L10
    Shelby MacDonald, Geddart's Twistars, L10
    Emily Petersen, DeVeau's, L10; per club

Arizona; release; release 2; roster

 


    Barb Donaldson, GymJam, L10
    Laurie-Eve Pepin-Gagne, Richelieu, Canada Sr. High Performance; not on roster
    Chelsea Perna, First State, L10
    Shana Sangston, Aspire, L10
    Ali Stakem, Hill's, L10
    Jordan Williams, Precision, L10

Arizona State; release; roster

 


    Paige Castillo, Kokokahi, L10
    Nicole Robinson, Club Champion, L10
    Samantha Seaman, Missouri Valley, L10
    Emily Warfield, Adrenaline, L10

Arkansas; release; roster

 

    Katherine Grable, Oshkosh, L10
    Shelby Salmon, Sharp's, L10
    Scarlett Williams, Elite LA, L10
    Bailee Zumwade, Twin City, L10

Auburn; release;  roster

2/0

     Abbey Habicht, Orlando Metro, L10
    Sasha Tsikhanovich, Integrity, L10; expected late entry

Ball State; release; release 2; release 3; roster

4/0

 

    Kayla Hani, Orlando Metro, L10
    Mackenzie Pacovsky, Orono, L10
    Aftyn Siemer, Integrity, L10
    Kristin Vignola, Atlantic Coast, L10
    Leah Wilson, Orlando Metro, L10

Boise State; release; roster

4/0

    Kelsey Black, Oroville, L10; graduating early and will start in January
    Alessandra Cinfio, IGI, L10
    Rebekah Gher, Oasis, L10
    Jessie Leko, Geist, L10
    Kristen Lieberman, IGI, L10
    Amanda Otuafi, Flips, L10; walkong for first year

Bowling Green; release; roster

3/0

    Jaime Applefield, LaFleur's Largo, L10
    Megan Harrington, Gymnastics Etc, L10
    Lindsay Koch, Gymnastics World (OH), L10
    Leah Miko, Gymnastics World (OH), L10; walkon
    Gabriela Swanson,Twisters, L10
    Lacey Swords, Integrity, L10; not on roster
    Megan Valentini, Splitz, L10

Bridgeport (Div II)

1/0

 

    Rachel Daub, Cherry Hill, L10
    Emily Turik, Trinity, L10; per newspaper

Brown; roster

N/A

    Madeline Benz, Northern Elite, L10
    Rebecca Freedman, Phoenix, L10
    Taline Lahcanski, Rochester, L10
    Katie Rogers, Brown, L10
    Michelle Shnayder, Buffalo Grove, L10
    Hannah Varner, Hampshire Gymnastics, L10

BYU; release; roster

4/0

 

    Megan Bain, All American, L10; not on roster
    Leslie Bell, Orlando Metro, L10; not on roster
    KayCee Gassaway, Naydenov, L10; per newspaper
    Raquel Willman, PGA, L10; not on roster
     

California, Berkeley; release; roster

2/0

 

    Alicia Asturias, Technique, L10
    Dallas Crawford, Airborne, L10
    Lina Nillson, Gymstarts Modesto, L10

California, Davis (UC Davis); release; roster

2/0

 

    Madeline Kennedy, Byers, L10
    Kailyn Ono, AGA, L10
    Erin Sayson, International, L10
    Christine "Ida" Shaffer, Elite, L10; walkon per news article
    Anna Shumaker, Pacific West, L10
    Regi Solvkjar, Airborne, L10

California, Los Angeles (UCLA); release; roster

 

    Olivia Courtney, Orlando Metro, sr. international elite
    Kassidy Kozai, All Olympia, L10; walkon

    Mattie Larson, All Olympia, sr. international elite; deferring to 2012
    Samantha Peszek, Sharp's, sr. international elite; per USA Gymnastics
    Syndey Sawa, Calgary Gymnastics Centre

Cal State Fullerton (CSUF); roster

 4/0

 

Sara Carlson, New Hope, L10; not on roster
Katrina Hinken, TNT, L10
Taryn Huibsch, McCracken's, L10
Katie Renecker, MAC, L10
Larah Robertson, ASF, National Open
Sasha Trofimova, Accel, L10

Centenary; release; roster

 1 1/2 / 1/2

 

    Tawnee Hadd, MGTC, L10
    Christine Langston, Champion, L10
    Robyn Price, Delta, L10
    Cassie Warden, Elite (LA), L9

Central Michigan; Release; Roster

4/0

    Morgan Byrd, Apollo, L10
    Phoebe Cook, Bieger, L10
    Emily Heinz, Aerials, L10
    Brittany Petzold, Olympia, L10
    Meagan Phelan, Galaxy, L10
    Alyssa D. Wilson, Gym Center of Chattanooga, L10

Cornell; roster

 

Melanie Jorgensen, Diablo, L10
Elise Kerner, Aerials (CA), L10
Mackenzie Sato, HITS, L10
Alexis Schupp, NESA, L10
Nicolette Shofner, Sun Country, L10
Sarah Wetter, United Sports Academy, L10

Denver; roster

2/0

 

    Jorie Hall, CGI, L10
    Moriah Martin, Ace, L10
    Kaitlin Moorhead, Airborne, L10
    Melodie Pulgarin, Spanish National Team
    Alexa Reich, Hot Shots, L10; per NY USAG web site
    Paige Tollefsen, Airborne CO, L10

Eastern Michigan; release; roster; release

2/0

 

    Shawn Ciaramella, Burlington Gymnastics, Canadian National Open
    Brittany Ekstedt, Champion, National Open
    Miranda Jarvis, Hill's, L10
    Chantelle Loehner, Crystal Lake, L10; academic scholarship first year
    Kaylee Meyers, Edge, L10
    Taylor Patterson, TOPS, L10; per club
    Ashley Quinton, Stampede City, sr. high performance

Florida; release; roster

 


 

    Mackenzie Caquatto, Naperville, sr. international elite; late start expected
    Kytra Hunter, Hill's, L10; late start was expected but not on roster
    Alaina Johnson, Texas East, sr. international elite, per newspaper
    Brittney Noble, Orlando Metro, L10
    Lauren Rose, Orlando Metro, L10
    Jade Wiggins, Orlando Metro, L10

George Washington; roster

3/0

    Sarah Halliburton, Roswell, L10
    Taylor Henderson, Aim High, L10
    Kiera Kenney, Central Bucks, L10
    Betsy Zander, Docksiders, L10

Georgia; release; roster

 

 

    Rebekah Bennetts, Georgia All Star Gymnastics, L10
    Lindsey Cheek, Georgia Elite, L10; starting in January
    Kaylan Earls, Arena Gymnastics IL, L10; per club web site
    Catherine Hires, LaFleur's, L10; per newspaper
    Laura Moffatt, Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta, L10; per club

Illinois; releaseroster

3/0

 

    Sarah Fiedler, Libertyville, L10; per club
    Elizabeth McNabb, DeVeau's, L10
    Amber See, TAGS, L10

Illinois-Chicago; release; roster

1/0

 

    Catherine Dion, Gymelites, Sr. High Performance
    Cynthia LeMieux-Guillemette, Gym-Richelieu, Sr. High Performance
    Allison Pipp, Phenom, L10
    Kimberly Randall, Skyline, L9
    Danielle Reusnow, Gym-Kinetics, L10

Illinois State; release; roster

2/1

 

    Jenna Bossle, Phenom, L10
    Elise Gray, IGI, L10

Iowa; roster

 1 to 3/0 to 2

    Tesla Cox, Elite SC, L10
    Nicole Pineau, Club Aviva, National Open/former jr. high performance; per Gymn.ca

Iowa State; release; roster

 

    Henrietta Green, Charter Oak, L10
    Milan Ivory, Georgia All Star, L10
    Hailey Johnson, Charter Oak, L10
    Megan McDonald, Apollo, L10; per article
    Camille Santerre-Gervais, Gymnix, National Open
    Michelle Shealy, Gwinnett, L10/former jr. international

Kent State; release; roster

3/1

    Shirley Bradley, Michigan Elite, L10; walkon
    Marie Case, Lakettes, L10
    Allie Kohl, Midwest, L10
    Danielle (Nikki) Moore, Buckeye, L10
    Mary Lou Renzi, Gymnastics World, L10
    Ashley Transue, Buckeye, L10

Kentucky; release; roster

 4 or 6/0

 

    Brittany Canfied, United Gymnastics, L10; per club web site
    Karissa Carpenter, DeVeau's, L10
    Holly Cunningham, Colorado Aerials, L10
    Audrey Harrison, Premier, L10
    Kayla Hartley, Legacy, L10
    Paige Krall, Apollo, L10; per article
    Kayla Sienkowski, Frederick, L10

LSU; release; roster

 

    Casey Duvall, All Star, L10
    McKenzie Fox, Midwest Twisters,
    L10;
    Maliah Mathis, Aerial Athletics, L10; per club
    Sarie Morrison, Elite Champion, L10/former jr. international; per club
    Sidney Sanabria-Robles, Orlando Metro, L10
    Sarah Zoldos, LaFleur's Tampa, L10

Maryland; release; roster

 

    Jessie Black, TRC, L10
    Katy Dodds, Hill's, L10
    Elizabethe Manzi, Northstars, L10
    Gabrielle Swart, Will Moor, L10/former jr. international; initiall signed with LSU
    Karen Tang, Daggett's, L10
    Ebony Walters, Apollo, L10

Michigan; release; roster

 5/1

 

    Teresa Arthur, Krafft, L10; per club/school
    Stephanie Colbert, Phenom, L10
    Shelby Gies, Will-Moor, L10; per club web site
    Tori Kane, Will-Moor, L10
    Kristin Nagle, Farmington, L10
    Joanna Sampson, Ricochets, L10
    Reema Zakharia, Universal, L10; per Gymnastike interview

Michigan State; release; roster

 4/0

 

    Sarena Bumbarger, LaFleur's Largo, L10
    Gillian Carr, Pittsburgh Northstars, L10; per club
    Megan Gill, TOPS, L10; per club
    Laura Jollie, Midwest (MN), L10; confirmed by Star-Tribune
    Jessica Leadbetter, All American Flames, L10
    Danielle Levy, Suncoast, L10
    Kelsey Mazur, IGI, L10
    Alex Pace, Harford, L10

Minnesota; release; release 2; roster

2/ 0

    Megan Alvarez, IGI, L10; walkon per release
    Justine Cherwink, L10; transfer from North Texas
    Alexandra Feeken, LaFleur's Tampa, L10; walkon per release
    Dusti Russell, Oshkosh, L10
    Kayla Slechta, Classic, L10; per newspaper

Missouri; release; roster

 

    Cathryn Aliceacosta, Cypress, L10
    Mackenzie McGill, ConocoPhillips, L10
    Taylor Medrea, Michigan Elite, L10
     Brittani Price, United, L10; per club
    Alexandra Skinner, Kurt Thomas, L10; walkon
    Katelyn Trevino, Trevino's, L10

Nebraska; release; roster

1 to 2/0


Deanna Barmore, Nebraska Gold, L10
Kaitlin Reid, transfer from CSUF
Jamie Schleppenbach, Nebraska SOG, L10
Emily Wong, Red River Valley, L10

 

New Hampshire; roster

5/1


    Hannah Barile, Berk's, L10; per club
    Danielle Bonner, Dynamic, L10
    Jillian Hudson, Galaxy, L10; per NY state web page
    Erin Machado, O'Leary's, L10
    Jannelle Minichiello, Brestyan's, L10
    Carly Stote, Excel, L10

North Carolina; release; roster

 

    Kristin Aloi, High Point, L10
    Emily Cornwell, Wright's, L10bv
    Acacia Cosentino, CGA, L10; per club

North Carolina State; release; roster

3/0

 

    Emily Anderson, Colorado Aerials, L10
    Hannah Fallanca, Salem, L10
    Heidi Ffield, Chantilly, L10
    Diahanna Ham, Gymcasts, L10
    Kristen Harabedian, Arena, L10
    Ellen Marion, Gymnastics and More, per article
    Stephanie Ouellette, Docksiders, L10; per club

Northern Illinois; release; roster

 

 

    Maggie Cimarolli, World Class, L10
    Alayna Eben, Gymnastics Training Center of Ohio, L10
    Kim Gotlund, American Academy, L10
    Sara Hernandez, Gymnastics Plus, L9
    Elizabeth Huffman, Gym Corner, L10
    Natasha Jufko, LaFleur's Tampa, L10
    Megan Melendez, Apollo, L10

Ohio State; release; roster

4/0

    Victoria Aepli, Integrity, L10
    Alex DeLuca, Ace, L10
    Miranda Der, transfer from Bridgeport
    Taylor Fasel, Arena, L10
    Mallory Miller, Midwest, L10
    Sarah Miller, Berks East, L10
    Melanie Shaffer, Gemini, L10

Oklahoma; release; roster

4 to 5/ 0

 

    Lauren Alexander, Infinite Bounds, L10; per newspaper
    Hope Bruce, Denton, International elite
    Hayden Ward, Dynamo, L10; will graduate early
    Taylor Spears, WOGA, L10

Oregon State; release; roster

 2 to 3/ 0

    Hannah Casey, MAC, L10
    Brittany Harris, Krafft, L10
    Britney Ranzy, Excalibur, sr. international elite
    Amanda Schulberg, GymCats, L10; per club web site

Penn; roster

 

    Mia Madlambayan, Airborne (CA), L10; per newspaper
    Diana Moock, Gymnastics World (OH), L10; per newspaper
    Nichole Valenti, Yellow Jackets, L10
    Keolamau Yee, Kokokahi, L10; per newspaper

Penn State; roster

4/2

    Kristin Blades, Apollo, L10
    Cassidy Bogar, MGA, L10
    Stephanie Brock, TNT, L10; per USAG NJ

    Lindsay Musgrove, WGA Texans, L10
    Kassidy Stauder, Girl's Co-Op, L10

Pittsburgh; release; release 2; roster

3 to 4/ 0

    Nicole Galluzzo, GMGC, L10
    Brittney Harris, Parkette's, L10
    Maya Ketner, Geddart's Twistars, L10
    Kori Macdonald, World Class NY, L10
    Katie O'Rourke, Capital, L10; per club

Rutgers; (note:  may split scholarships); release; release 2; roster

 2/0

 

    Danielle D'Elia, transfer from CMU
    Alexis Gunzelman, Envision, L10
    Alexandria Ivol, Atlantic Coast, L10
    Luisa Leal, L10/Columbian National Team
    Holly Murray, Artistic Sports Academy Plus, L10
    Alyssa Straub, Parkettes, L10

San Jose State; release; roster

4/0

Cami Gilman, Eagles, L10; not on roster
Julia Greer, Mission YMCA, L10
Cassandra Harrison, Capital City Gymnastics Centre, National Open (Canada)
Tori Morris, Gym Max, L9
Allie Myers, Desert Lights, L10

Sacramento State; release; release 2; release 3; roster

4/0

Elideth Guerrero, South Coast, L10
Kailey Hansen, transfer from Washington
Kaila Kilwein, Roach, L10
Madeleine Montoya, South Coast, L10
Katie Osaki, Byer's, L9
Ashley Wooff, GymJam, L10

Seattle Pacific (Div II); 

 

    Stephanie Cross, Tumbleweeds, L10

Southern Connecticut State (Div II); roster

 

Lyndsey Capra, Wilkey's, L10
Christine Caron, Deary's, L10
Nina Daughrity, Georgia All Stars
Brianna Ecklof, Devlin, L10
Gabriella Hude, West Broward, L10
Shannon Martin, Arena, L10
Deni Morgan, Tampa Bay Turners, L9
Kirby Pallis, Brestyan's, L10

Southern Utah; release; roster

4/1

 


Alexys Aben, Geddart's Twistars, L10
Rebecca Moore, Iowa Gym-Nest, L10
Jennifer Nguyen, All Olympia, L10
Doniele Volopich, PGA, L10

Southeast Missouri; release; roster

 4/0

 

    Erin Brady, Oshkosh, L10
    Megan Fosnow, Midwest Twisters, L10
    Tamara Gent, GT Performance, L10
    Samantha Marrero, Gold Medal
    Kimmie Pickerl, Aerial, L10
    Taryn Vanderpool, Eagles, L10
     

Stanford; release; release 2; release 3; release 4; roster

 

    Lauren Caldemeyer, DeVeau's, L10
    Lucy Meyer, Twin City Twisters, L10
    Shona Morgan, Australian National Team
    Amanda Spinner, Bay Aerials, L10
    Kristina Vaculik, Gemini, Sr. High Performance (elite)

Temple; roster

 

    Sylvie Borshel, Capital, L10
    Arielle Burris, Artistic Sports, L9
    Brianna Ferdinandi, Surgent's
    Brittanie De Meno, American Gymnastics; per USAG NJ web
    Nicole Salnikov, Northstars, L10
    Lindsey Yeager, Berks, L10
    Heather Zaniewski, TumbleTime, L10

Texas Woman's (Div II); release; release 2; roster

2; can be split

    Courtney Cochefski, Phenom, L10
    Tori Cochefski, Phenom, L10
    Margaret Mayfield, United Elite, L10
    Paisley Read, Olympus, L10

Towson; release; roster

1.5/0

    Alli Antenucci, Silvia's, L10
    Macalla Curtis, AJS Pancott, L10
    Alexa Davis, Central PA, L10
    Sasa Golub, Slovenia
    Kelley Higgins, Gymstrada, L10

Utah; release; release 2; roster

6/0

    Nansy Damianova, Gymnix, Sr. High Performance
    Lia Del Priore, Parkettes, L10
    Alyssa Gale, Monarch, L10; confirmed by newspaper
    Hailee Hansen, Gymnastics USA, L10; signed letter of admission
    Mary Beth Lofgren, Olympus, L10
    Corrie Lothrop, Hill's, sr. international elite
    Victoria Shanley, Colorado Aerials, L10; per Gymnastike.org interview

Utah State; release; release 2; roster

3/0

 

    Paige Jones, Edge, L10
    Brittany Mackins, Parkettes, L10
    Cammi Muhr, Grand Junction
    Christina Nye, Tytans, L10
    Rachel Vaske, Midwest (MN), L10;
    Samantha Wagner, Phenom, L10
    Julia Wilkins, Universal, L10; not on roster

Washington; release; release 2; roster

2 to 3/0

    Lara Albright, WOGA, L10 per club
    Aliza Vaccher, Desert Devils, L10; per club
    Megan Whitney, transfer from Utah

Western Michigan; release; release 2; roster

 

    Christine Bailye, GymNasti, L10
    Lauren Bledsoe, Olympia, L10
    Anna Hunt, Aerial, L10
    Danielle Misch, Olympia, L9
    Kristen Seidowski, Geddart's Twistars, L10
    Caitlin Sullivan, transfer from Bama
    Kelsey Turnquist, MI Elite, L10
    Taylor Zondervon, transfer from Michigan

West Virginia; release; roster

4/0

    Makenzie Bristol, WOGA, L10
    Amanda Carpenter, Prestige, L10
    Marina Galante, Superior, L10; per club website
    Janna Salim, Hill's, L10
    Hope Sloanhoffer, Gymnastics Revolution, L10
    Bethany Yurko, East West, L10

William and Mary; roster

3/0

 

Lacy Cummings, Surgent's Elite
Katherine Durst, Chantilly, L10
Larson Lasek, Richmond Olympiad, L10
Allison Marko, Above the Barre, L10
Lindsey Nichol, World Class, L10
Jessica Pritchard, Xcel, L10

Yale; roster

N/A

Maren Hopkins, CATS, L10
Ashley O'Connor, New Milford HS
Nicole Tay, Singapore National Team
Tabitha Tay, Singapore National Team


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About this List: This list contains gymnasts who have publicly committed or signed to Division I & II schools for the 2010-2011 season.  The Recruitables section contains a partial listing of athletes believed to be eligible for signing.  These athletes signed in November 2009 or the Spring of 2010 for entry into college in the Fall of 2010.  Nearly all will graduate high school in the Spring of 2010.  As always, corrections are welcomed and encouraged.

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Scholarships and Estimates: Those items in bold represent counts supplied by the school during our annual survey or subsequent update.  An estimate of the number of scholarships available for each school with no survey response or a CollegeGymFans.com revision are in in italics.   All estimates of remaining scholarships are unofficial estimates by CollegeGymFans.com.

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Please note some colleges listed below do not offer non-need based aid or do so only on a limited basis.  Some colleges offer partials, and others have other non-athletic scholarships available.  Only Div I and II colleges are listed.  Please see the Recruitables section after May 1st, 2010, for information on Div III commits.

Walkons will only be listed until after May 1st of each recruiting year, unless a confirmation is received and only then the athlete's name will still remain italicized.  Please note that walkon status is not always known, even when rosters are published.  Also, some schools do not finalize rosters until after Fall training has begun.  Also, an intended walkon may change her plans.

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Michaela Chernoch, Gym World (FL), L10
Alyssa Click, MAC, L10
Caitlin Kennedy, Texas Tumblers, L10
Nichole Klein, GymCats, L10
Heidi Olnhausen, Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta, L10

Thursday, 19 August 2010 08:28

Kinder Hired as Assistant at SEMO

SEMO has announced the hiring of Jessie Kinder as an assistant at SEMO.  The former Sooner athlete spent last season as a graduate assistant at OU.

Link:  OU Release

Saturday, 14 August 2010 20:30

VISA Championships: Women's Finals

Rebecca Bross won the AA title Saturday night at the VISA (US) Championships.  UCLA signee Mattie Larson was 2nd, with Alexandra Raisman in 3rd.  UF signee Kytra Hunter was 4th, with future teammate Mackenzie Caquatto in a tie for fifth with UGA commit Chelsea Davis.  UCLA's Vanessa Zamarripa dropped to 8th after problems on VT and BB. 

Link:  AA and Event Results

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