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The us. d u o of Nastia Liukin and Jon athan Horton dazzled the fans by winning the Tyson American Cup all-around titles, This event was the first major international competition in the USA to use the new Code of Points scoring system w hich allows scores to go higher than a 10.00,

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WINTI;:R CUP C~ALLI;:NGI;: DURANTI;: ~ITS T~I;: JACKPOT Team Chevron's David Durante earned his secon d consecu tive Winter Cup all-around title, This year's event also inclu ded a Skills Ch allenge competition that Jeff Crockett of the University of Washington won, showing his uniqu e and impressive high bar skilL

USA GyM .... ASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE CHAIR: Ron froehli(h; PRESIDENT: Steve Penny; VICE CHAIR WDMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: YOi(hi Tomita; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLIIIE: Paul Parilla; VICE CHAIR ACRO·GYMNASTlCS: Tanya Case; SECRETARY: Gary Anderson; TREASURER: Bob Wood; fiG REPS: Bob Colarossi (ExeculiveCommittee), Ron Froehlich (Auditor), Tonya Case (Spons

USA'S LlUKIN & ~ORTON WIN TYSON AMI;:RICAN CUP

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LOOKING I=OR A GYMNASTICS SUMMI;:R CAMP? Check out th e list of cam ps to find one in your area, To learn m ore ab ou t a specific cam p go to the website listed, sen d them an em ail or give them a calL Summer is the perfect time to have fun and learn new gymnastics skills!

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USA GYM .... ASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Ron froehli(h; PRESIOENT: Steve Penny; PRESIOENT EMERITUS: Sandy Knapp, Mike Oonahue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gary Anderson; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoi(hi Tomita; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parilla; VICE CHAIRACRO·GYMfTASTICS: Tanya Case; PUBLIC SECTOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Ron Ferris; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Belty Heppner; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATlON·MEN faneis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Of COLLEGIATE COACHESWOMEN: Mark Cook; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION fOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Slrawbndg'; ITATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEIT'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Carol' Id,; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Ma~ Williams; NATIONAL fEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Becky Oakes; NATIOITAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATIONMEN: BUICh Zuni(h; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Margi' Ca~ld; US ASSOCIATION Of IIlDEPHIDElH GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul Spadaro; US. EUTE COACHES ASSOCIATION-MEN: Thom Glielmi; US. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: Steve Rybarki; U.S. MElT'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Tim KI,mpnauer; US. RHYTHMIC GYMITASTICS COACIIES ASSOCIATION: Suzi' DiTullio; YOUNG MElT'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Of THE USA: Casey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-WOMEIT: Meg Stephenson; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS MEN: Mik'

Burns, Able Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Ivanka Kirov, Michelle larson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Tom Forster; TRAMPOLINE: Shaun Kempton, Dr. George Drew; ACRO-GYMNASTlCS: linda Palter, Jay Binder; ATHLETES COUNCIL: Vanessa Vander Pluym, Caroline Hunt, LarisSd Fontaine, Shannon Milier, Kim Zmeskal-Burdetle, Jamie Marshik, Karl HfiJN, Jay Thornlon, Steve McCain, Arthur Davis,

R~YT~MIC C~ALLI;:NGI;: WRAP UP Olga Karmansky retained her title as Rhythmic Challenge ch ampion at th e Rhythmic Challen ge event in Colorado Springs, Rachel Marmer claimed the title in the junior d ivision , The top four juniors and seniors also earned spots on the Pacific Alliance Champion ships team!

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USA GYMNASTICS I=ITNI;:SS: RI;:STAURANT MI;:ALS ~IG~I;:R IN CALORII;:S With two out of three Americans overweight tod ay, we h ave to look at what's going on in our culture, The one thing going on more now than years ago was the frequency of dining out. In 1978, just 18 percent of the calories Americans consumed were eaten away from home, But by 2003, that was up to half, Read why eating out could be causing Americans to gain weight!

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C~I;:LLSII;: MI;:MMI;:L: WORLD C~AMPION AND ALL-AMI;:RICAN TI;:I;:N USA Gymnastics asked 2005 World Champion Chellsie Memmel to tell readers how she balances h er life with school, gymnastics, family, friends and fun, Chellsie tells us how she manages her hectic schedule!

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ON TH E COVER: Jonathan Horton and Nastia liukin

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Dear USA Gymnastics Members: The first big event of the year has taken place and we are underway with the new FIG Code of Points. The Tyson American Cup showcased some of the best gymnasts in the world. Needless to say, the results for USA Gymnastics were fantastic as our athletes demonstrated their commitment to remain among the top countries.

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Congratulations to Nastia Liukin and Jonathan Horton on their all-around victories at the Tyson American Cup, as well as Shayla Worley (2nd) and David Durante (3 rd ).

The performances of these athletes as well as the other USA Gymnastics team members were outstanding.

While there is certainly going to be an adjustment period to the new FIG Code, it should not deter anyone's enthusiasm for being a fan of gymnastics. What truly matters is the amazing performances of the athletes, and their correct placement at the end of the competition.

The challenge lies in developing routines to maximize each gymnast's score through careful balance of the difficulty and the execution of the elements. USA Gymnastics is poised to address this challenge with some of the most qualified coaches and most talented athletes in the world.

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I Team David Durante I Team Chevron Jonathan Horton I U. Oklahoma Guillermo Alvarez I Team Chevron Name

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U.S. men's competition to the sport's new scoring system. The scoring system incorporates credit for the routine's content and and a gymnast's score no longer is limited to a maximum 10. The Difficulty (A Score) is for the difficulty and content. The Execution (8 Score) is for execution, composition and technique. The two scores are added to determine the final score.

I Stanford I Team Chevron 6 Michael Reavis I U.lowa 7 Clay Itrother I Team Chevron TaqiyAbdullah-Simmons I U Oklalloma Gerry Signorelli I U. Michigan 10 Jake Lee I Minnesota 11 Geoffrey Corrigan I Team Chevron 12 Ryan Lieberman I Buffalo Grove 13 Jason Chu I SCAT5-HB 14 Jason Shen I Stanford 11 Thomas Kelley I Buffalo Grove 16 Philip Onorato I WOGA 17 Raj Bhavsar I Ohio State 18 CurtiS Kleffman I Ulowa 19 Jake Bateman I Ohio State 20 Paul Ruggeri I Cntd New lbrk 4T David Sender 4T Bren McClure

Prelims Finals 88.110 89.110 89.310 87.800 88510 86.310 87.010 83.800 84.400 83.200 82.800 83.910

89510 88.310 87.310 86.100 81.310 81.910 83.910 86.110 84.800 81.250 81.210 84.050

84.410 83.300 84.200 83.300 82.610 83.710 82.250 83.600 84.350 81.100 83.500 81 .900 82300

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1 Kevin Tan Team Chevron 2 Sean Golden Team Chevron 3 Jonathan Horton U Oklahoma

Prelims Anals IScoiti Fin: A: B: Fin: A: B: Fin: A: B:

16.375 32.450 6.800 9.550 16.225 31.800 6.800 9.350 15.475 31.150 6.800 8.450

1 David Durante Team Chevron 2 Yewki Tomita Team Chevron 3 Jason Gatson Team Chevron

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Anti-Gravity Camp City: Valencia Phone: (661)702-0123 Web: antigravitysports.com Aztec's Summer Camp City: San Diego Phone: (858) 715-6871 Web: aztecgymnastics.org Bay Island Gymnastics Camp City: Oakland Phone: (510) 533-3939 Web: bayislandgymnastics.com Blast 0 Fun Gymnastics City: Santa Barbara Phone: (805) 683-1724 Web: santabaragymncasticsclub.com Byers Fun Camp and Byers Kinder Camp City: Roseville Phone: (916) 781-2939 Web: byersgym.com Cal Elite Sports Center Phone: (949) 589-1512 Web: calelite.com Cal Gymnastics Camp City: Berkeley Phone: (510) 642-8050 Web: calbears.com/camps California Gymnastics Academy City: Livermore Phone: (925) 245-0331 Web: californiagymnasticsacademy.com

Head Start Compulsory Camp-Planet Gym. City: Mobile Phone: (251) 650-0699 Web: planetgymnastics.com Planet Olympic Summer Camp City: Mobile Phone: (251) 650-0699 Web: planetgymnastics.com

ORllUDO All Summer Fun Camp City: Scottsdale Phone: (480) 95H1496 Web: scottsdalegymnastlcs.com Camp Xtreme @ Mingus Springs City: Prescott Valley Phone: (480) 596-3543 Web: xtremegymnastics.com FunToFlip Summer Camp '06 City: Tempe Phone: (480) 730-8911 Web: FunToFlip.com Little Flippers Summer Camp '06 City: Tempe Phone: (480) 730-8911 Web: FunToFlip.com

AcroSports' Circus and Gymnastics Camps City: San Francisco Phone: (415) 665-2276 Web: acrosports.org Action Gymnastics Sports Camp City: Palm Desert Phone: (760) 346-4446 Web: actiongymnastics.com

Auburn Gymnastics Camp City: Auburn Phone: (334) 750-1312 Web: auburntigers.collegesports.com/camps/aub-w-

Xtremely Fun Summer Day Camp City: Scottsdale Phone: (480) 596-3543 Web: xtremegymnastics.com Geza Pozsar's Summer Camp City: Sacramento Phone: (916) 486-9880 Web: pozsarsgymnastics.com Golden Bear City: Berkeley Phone: (510) 642-9821 Web: oskLorg GymJam Camp City: Santa Barbara Phone: (661) 251-3390 Web: gymjamcamp.com Lake Tahoe Gymnastics Camp City: Tahoe Phone: (530) 544-7314 Web: tahoegymnastics.com Lakewood YMCA Gymnastics Summer Camp Phone: (562) 425-7431 Web: lakewoodymca.fanspace.com Lo~

Angeles School of Gymnastics Day Camp City: Culver City Phone: (310) 204-1980 Web: lagymnastics.com Nor-Cal Gymnastics Camp City: Santa Cruz Phone: (510) 237-4045 Web: norcalgymcamp.com Pamount Tumbling & Acro Summer Camp City: Sunnyvale Phone: (408) 734-0403 Web: pta gymnastics. com

Camp Technique City: Cordova Phone: (916) 635-7900 Web: techniquegym.com

Performance Athletics Gymnastics Camp City: San Luis Obispo Phone: (805) 547-1496 Web: performanceathleticsslo.com

Encore Day Camp City: Brentwood Phone: (925) 240-1133 Web: encoregym.com

REG Kid Adventures Phone: (707) 763-5010 Web: regymnastics.com

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Temple Terrace Gymnastics Summer Camp City: Temple Terrace Phone: (813) 989-7180 W!b: templeterrcegymnasties.com The Dance Camp - Summer Intensive City: Jacksonville Phon!: (904) 234-8477 The Flip Factory Phon!: (850) 969-9111 Web: flipfactory-pensacola.com The Little Gym of Palm Harbor City: Palm Harbor Phon!: (727) 781-5800 W!b: tlgpalmharborfl.com The Posture Lady's Choreography Camp City: Orlando Phon!: (407) 325-4747 W!b: gymnastiesuniversity.com Top Contenders Professional Camp City: Hudson Phon!: (727) 862-2940 W!b: topcontenders.net University of Florida Gymnastics Camp City: Gainesville Phon!: (352) 375-4683 Web: gatorzone.com/camps/?sport=gymna World Rhythmic Summer Camp City: Jacksonville Phon!: (904) 537-1888

Attack Camp Summer 2006 City: Indianapolis Phone: (317) 872-4554 Web: sharpsgym.com Indy Gymnastics Camp City: Indianapolis Phone: (317) 872-5948 Web: indygym.com

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miCHIGan Cassell Gymnastics Super Camp City: Muskegon Phone: (231) 798-8418

Extreme Power City: Oxford Phone: (248) 236-9600 Web: elitegymnastics.org

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Pre-Sport Camp Phone: (616) 956-0586 Web: gymco.com Twistars USA Summer Camp Phone: (517) 322-0360 Web: TwistarsUSA1 .com

University of Michigan Gymnastics Camp City: Ann Arbor Phone: (734) 764-5328 Web: umgym.com/facilities/camp.html

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One thing is there's a lot more going out. In 1978, just 18 percent of the calories Americans consumed were eaten away from home.

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At the bottom line, yes. The trouble is that when we eat out, we simply have much less control over what ends up on our plates, and from there, on our bottom line. That shows up in a variety of ways. Nutritional research indicates that for almost any given dish that you might choose to prepare at home, when it's compared to a restaurant dish of the same name, it's often not the same thing at all. So even trying to consciously select what looks like the healthiest choice on the menu might not do you much good .

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It wouldn't be such an issue if we were better at walking away.

An old adage about fitness says that the most important exercise to do is "pushbacks," meaning, when you've had enough, push back and get up from the table. Research shows Americans in general tend to be "completers," and many of us were raised to feel a sense of guilt if we left food on our plates.

The truth is, no matter how we're raised or whether we're slim or fat, if more is put in front of us we'll eat more, period.

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The other thing that restaurants have over the home meal is variety. Even the most accommodating home cook typically won't make a different special meal for each member of the family. Again, the nutritional research shows that the more variety you can have, the more you'll eat overall.

United States Department of Agriculture studies show that when offered three varieties of a given food item-say, sandwiches or cookies-people would eat more than if they were offered three items of the same variety. That's part of why those all-you-can-eat buffets are such a caloric catastrophe.

Given the demands of today's busy lifestyles, dining out is not only a pleasure, but a time-saving survival tool. Restaurants may eventually be required to provide nutritional facts for their meals, but even without hard numbers, awareness of the pitfalls can go a long way toward helping us control those calorie counts.

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The 15th Whitfield Invitational was held at the University of Michigan Jan. 21 -22, 2006. This year the Foundation awarded four $3,000 scholarships to gymnasts: Guillermo Alvarez, Geoff Corrigan, Cameron Deer and Kevin Tan. To the right is a photo of Tan accepting his trophy from Cathy and Jim Whitifield. Thus far the Foundation has awa rd ed a total of $ 120,500 to 47 male gymnasts in memory of their son, Olympic bound Jason Whitfield, who died in a motorcycle accident in 1991.

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Gymnastics is a sport that I truly love. I like going to the gym and training. It's fun for me to be with my family and friends doing something that I enjoy.

Growing up, I never felt that I had to give something up because of gymnastics. I did all the things other little girls do. I went over to friends' houses to play, went to birthday parties and sleep overs (although not on a meet weekend!), swimming, tubing, t-ball, miniature golf, bike riding, etc. In the winter I went sledding, snowmobiling and ice skating. Even now, I still hang out and have fun with my friends. Sure I miss out on a few things because I'm traveling or at camp but it's because I'm doing what I love to do. I get to experience a lot of things most kids don't get to do like traveling around the world representing m y country!

Since I won the all-around at the World Championships, things have gotten a little busier having to add interviews and appearances to my schedule. I just have to work harder at managing my time for school, training, phYSical therapy and social time. It's been really fun since Worlds. I've gotten a lot of community support. I didn't realize how many fans I really have. I've been a guest of honor at a Milwaukee Bucks basketball game, a Milwaukee Wave soccer game and a Marquette basketball game. I was able to invite some friends along so it gave us an opportunity for a fun night out!

Since I was little, I have always dreamed of being a World Champion. Because my parents own a gym, I have had the privilege to watch and see high-level competition my entire life. I knew I wanted to be one of those elite champions some day. Making the national team at age 10 was really exciting for me. Training at the National Training mntinued on page 34 USA GYMNASTICS

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Memmel is one of 10 finalists for 2005 Sullivan Award Fans can vote for their choice for the winner at sullivanaward.usatoday.com.

Above: Chellsie is a senior at West Allis Central High School and her classmates made a big sign for her before and after World Championships.

The Sullivan Award, sponsored by the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU), is presented annually to the USA's top amateur athlete.

The winner will be announced April 12.

Chelfsie Memmel rontinued from poge 33

Center with my USA teammates is awesome. I not only have friends at home, I have friends all over the country because of gymnastics!

I wouldn't trade my life for anything. Not even the untimely injuries! The way I look at it -injuries are going to happen whether you're a gymnast or not. You could fall off a bike or out of a tree or have an accident. I've learned to look at my injuries as a challenge to come back and be stronger and better; to keep positive while doing my therapy and rehab; and stay focused to keep going in this sport!

I feel that I live a relatively normal life. I go to public school, do homework, hang out with my friends, go to movies, school functions, sporting events and dances. I just happen to be gone for weeks at a time for gymnastics. I feel very fortunate that I can see the world through a sport that I love to do.

Left: Prior to heading to the prom, Chell sie and her date stopped off at her parent's gym for photos!

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Of the 30 gymnasts on the JumpStart national squad, 14 qualified for both the trampoline and tumbling teams: Megan Alders of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif.! World Elite; Jessica Allen of Kenner, La./Elmwood; Erika Aufiero, Sparks, Nev./LegaClJ T&T; Savannah Bailey of Loveland, Ohio/Queen City T&T; Brittany Caddell of Levelland, Texas/ Acrospirits; Ashlyn Edwards of Orange, Texas/Horizons; Anna Filipcic of Omaha, Neb./Dave's Gymnastics Factory; Hannah Nowak of Terre Haute, Ind./ Elite EnergJj; Kiara Nowlin of Oxnard, Calif./Gold Coast Gymnastics; Tori Occhipinti of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./World Elite; Kainoa Park of Pocatello, Idaho/Youth Training Center; Samantha Salois of Flower Mound, Texas/ Excite!; Christopher Swaim of Paris, Texas/ TX T&T Institute; and Cassidy Tollner of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./World Elite.

Other JumpStart Trampoline members are: Meghan Dragel of Orland Park, Ill./TwistStars; Maggie Gallagher of Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif./World Elite; Tyler Hill of Pocatello, Idaho/ Youth Training Center; Jake Jacobson of Rocklin, Calif./ American Powerhouse; Makenzi Oliver of Paris, Texas/Texas T&T Institute; Bethany Poole of Duncanville, Texas/Joy's Jym; Erin Powder of Santa Margarita, Calif./World Elite; Morgan Ross of Reno, Nev./ Legacy T&T; Sean Sargent and Madeline Sewell both of Cincinnati, Ohio/Queen City T&T; and Tristan VanNatta of Shelbyville, Ind./ Ultra Stars Flipside.

Other JumpStart Tumbling members are: Breyanna Aufiero of Sparks, Nev. / LegaClJ T &T; Kasey Birchfield of Lubbock, Texas / Air Extreme; Bailey Brook of Tulsa, Okla./T3 Tulsa T&T; Stephanie Herron of Nevada City, Calif./ American Powerhouse; Tyler Hill of Pocatello, Idaho/Youth Training Center; Kayla Holmes of Coalville, Utah/Head Over Heels; Erin Hoppens of Addison, Texas/Dallas Gym. Ctr.; Samantha Nicholes of Coalville, Utah/Head Over Heels; Makenzi Oliver of Paris, Texas/Texas T&T; Madison Rawls of Lubbock, Texas/Air Extreme; Madeline Sewell of Cincinnati, Ohio/ Queen City T&T; Alexa Vichio of Tinley Park, Ill./TwistStars; Bailey Williams of Orange, Texas/Horizons; and Sydney Winn of Addison, Texas/Dallas Gym. Ctr. JumpStart is trampoline and tumbling's national talent identification program for gymnasts ages seven to 12 that provides educational opportunities for athletes and their coaches.

Event Results wntinued on poge 43

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JO National Championships (M)

5-7

World Cup (TI)

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Gymnastics I:ad Sweeps Seattle, Washington

Denae !-Iii! Denver, Colorado

Gymnastics East, with gyms located in Bellevue and Preston, swept all three state titles for the large team competition held December 4. The Level 4Team scored 1S3.75, LevelS 1S0.625 and Level 61S0.S00. The photo shows the Level 6 team on the award standi

Denae, 10, is aLevel 6gymnast with Peak AthletiCS and is coached by Ennis Hudson and staff. At her State Meet December 2005, she was first all-around with a 37.10. Shewasalso first on bars with a 9.545. Her team took third place.

Chelsea, 9, is aLevel 7who trains at EXCITE I Gymnastics. Chelsea competed in the Aloha Gymfest held in Hawaii. She finished first on vault (9.5), second on bars (S.5), first on beam (9.75), first on floor (9.525) and first all-around (37.725). Chelsea is pidured with her coach Tina Martin. ~oothills Gymnastics I-lickory, North Carolina

Olympians John Macready and John Roethlisberger visited local gymnasts from Foothills Gymnastics at the Frostbite Invitational Meet. Pictured Lto R: Macready, Michael Pawlyszyn, Adam Lund, Phillip Pruett, Cheyenne Lewis,

Alonza Klopfer Garwood, New Jersey Kiera t-1i11er Oshkosh, Wisconsin

Kiera, 7, took first at the 2005 Level 4 State Championships with a score of 3S.10. Kiera also won bars and beam, scoring 9.55 on each event. She was second on floor (9.5) and fourth on vault (9.5). Kiera is coached

by Debbie Russell (shown in the photo).

Alonza, 6, won the 2006 Level 4New Jersey State Championships title, in the 6-year-old division. She came in first in all five events l Her all-around score was 37.975. She trains at Sunburst Gymnastics in Union, N.J., and is coached

by Iva Krmelova and Paul Lakomy.

Lena I:kman Las Vegas, Nevada

Lena, 7, is aLevel 4gymnast. She trains at Go For It USA in Las Vegas.

She has Type 1diabetes and is on an insulin pump 24 hours aday.

She not only works hard in the gym but also fights adaily battle of making sure her blood sugar is in good controL At asummer triathlon for her gymnastics club, Lena finished her quarter-mile swim, 12-milebike and 3-mile run in two hours and two minutes l

t-1eredith Nicole Daniel Dora, Alabama

Meredith, S, placed first all-around at the 2004 state meet as aLevel 4with ascore of 36.425. Shealso placed first on ftoorwithascore of9275.ln 2005, she placed sixth at state meet asa Level Swith ascore of 34.5. She trains at Tn TTumblers. She's now training for Level 6with her coaches, Regina &Tara Dollar, T JMartin, and Amy.

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