2011 Visa Championships Event Program by USA Gymnastics

2011 Visa Championships

W ELCOME

Dear Gymnastics Fans,

Welcome to Saint Paul for the 2011 Visa Championships — the national championships for men, women and rhythmic gymnasts. The field has never been stronger, as athletes vie for the right to represent Team USA in international competition — wearing the red, white, and blue with pride. Saint Paul is a fantastic setting to host the Visa Championships with everything under one roof: the XcelEnergy Center is the site of the men’s and women’s gymnastics competition, the Roy Wilkins Auditorium is the site for the rhythmic events, and the Saint Paul RiverCentre hosts the National Congress. There is no doubt USA Gymnastics is in town, as you can tell from all of the visibility around the city and the many activities that are planned. Throughout the week, Rice Park will be the site of the Visa FanFest and will feature morning fitness, pre- and post-event celebrations, gymnastics demonstrations, and more. It will be THE PLACE for our guests to meet and mingle with the USA Gymnastics family. There is something for everyone. This year, it will be easier than ever to follow the competition online. This year’s Visa Championships will be the “greenest” ever, with schedules and general information including start lists, live scoring and more available at www.usagym.org/visa. It is easily viewable on smart phones and other digital devices. In addition, this year’s event program was produced digitally and is available to those both in and out of the arena to view and enjoy. Follow along with USA Gymnastics on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube as well. Special thanks to Visa for its continued support of USA Gymnastics, our programs and athletes. We would also like to thank our local partners from the Local Organizing Committee, the Xcel Energy Center and the Saint Paul Convention & Visitors Bureau for their support of this event, as well as the local clubs and volunteers. We applaud the efforts of all the athletes and coaches and wish them the best of luck. Enjoy the competition. Sincerely

Peter Vidmar Chairman of Board

2011 Visa Championships

Steve Penny President

W ELCOME

August 17, 2011

Fellow Gymnastics Fans: For 25 years Visa has supported the Olympic movement and potential Olympians. It’s our great pleasure to bring you the 2011 Visa Championships, the national championship of USA Gymnastics. The Visa Championships give us all the unique chance to witness the most talented gymnasts our country has to offer, as they strive to achieve their dream to represent the USA at the London 2012 Olympic Games. Visa, the longest-standing sponsor of USA Gymnastics, is proud to support the Visa Championships, a cornerstone of Visa’s commitment to America’s Olympic athletes. Through our proud sponsorship of USA Gymnastics, Team Visa athletes including Nastia Liukin and Alicia Sacramone, along with the Olympic Movement around the world, we provide valuable resources to athletes as they sacrifice, focus, and train for competitions both at home and abroad. The Visa Championships provide a vital step toward helping our athletes achieve their Olympic dreams. Thank you for joining us in this celebration of athletic achievement. We hope you enjoy the competition and look forward to the crowning of America’s top gymnasts. Sincerely,

Michael O’Hara Lynch Head of Global Sponsorship Management Visa Inc.

2011 Visa Championships

H OW TO FOLLOW...

THE VISA CHAMPIONSHIPS

This year, it will be easier than ever to follow the actions at the Visa Championships and its ancillary activities. To help make this year’s Visa Championships the “greenest” to date, everything a fan could want to know is available at www.usagym.org/visa, from schedules and general information to start lists, live scoring, athlete bios and more.

Below are ways in which you can follow the competition. Mobile Site usagym.org/visa is the place to go for all things Visa Championships. If you have a smart phone, visit www.usagym.org/visa. WGYM Two-time Olympic gold-medalist Shannon Miller and 2007 U.S. all-around champion David Durante will host WGYM, the in-house radio broadcast during senior men’s and women’s gymnastics competition. WGYM provides running commentary on the competition, as well as fun facts about the sport and the competitors. Radios are on sale at Xcel Energy Center. Facebook USA Gymnastics has an official Facebook page, www.facebook.com/USAGymnastics, which carries USA Gymnastics information and activities for fans, as well as details about the Visa Championships and some special offers. Twitter USA Gymnastics has an official Twitter feed @USAGym where fans can join in the conversation by using the official hashtag for the event, #VisaChamps. We also plan to have former Olympians as special guests tweeting from the competition in Saint Paul. YouTube USA Gymnastics has an official YouTube Channel, www.youtube.com/usagymnasticsorg, which features routines of the top gymnasts from various events, interviews, etc. Universal Sports also has gymnastics routines from various events at www.universalsports.com “USA Gymnastics: Behind the Team presented by AT&T” This web series gives a behind-the-scenes look at the members of the U.S. National Team in the months leading up to the 2012 Olympic Games in London. The series began in May 2007 and chronicled the road to Beijing for the USA’s top gymnasts. Twenty-eight episodes are planned for 2011 and 2012, and all of the series’ episodes may be found at http://fanzone.att.net/teamusa. An episode will be created immediately following the Visa Championships. NBC Sports/Universal Sports NBC Sports and Universal Sports will cover the Visa Championships. Broadcast dates and times are listed below. All times are Eastern and subject to change. Fans should check their local listings for times in their area. Aug. 18 – Women Day 1 – 8-10 p.m. • Universal Sports (LIVE) Aug. 19 – Men Final Day – 8-11 p.m. • Universal Sports (LIVE) Aug. 20 – Women Final Day – 8-10 p.m. • NBC Sports (LIVE) Aug. 20 – Women Final Day – 10:30 p.m.-12:30 a.m. • Universal Sports (re-air of NBC broadcast) Aug. 21 – Men Final Day – 2:30-4 p.m. • NBC Sports (Tape Delayed) Webcasts Aug. 18 – Women Day 1 - 8-10 p.m. • UniversalSports.com (LIVE) Aug. 19 – Men Final Day • UniversalSports.com (Video On Demand following Universal Sports broadcast) Aug. 20 – Women Final Day • UniversalSports.com (Video On Demand following NBC broadcast)

2011 Visa Championships

Welcome to Saint Paul for the 2011 Visa Championships and the USA Gymnastics Congress and Trade Show. Minnesota’s capital city has world class entertainment, delicious cuisine, shopping, culture and the iconic Mississippi River that flows through it all.

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with a breath of fresh air. And we’re friendly — don’t be afraid to ask somebody to point you in the right direction.

Action at our Attractions There’s always something happening in Saint Paul as we have a great list of attractions that explore science, art, theatre, history, entertainment and the Mississippi River.

“Ladies and gentleman welcome to Saint Paul where the current local time is…” You’ve landed and are about to experience one of the best airports in the world before taking a short drive to downtown Saint Paul. Learn more about the airport at mspairport.com.

• Cathedral of Saint Paul was built in 1915, sits on Cathedral Hill overlooking downtown Saint Paul and offers weekly tours. [More]

Driving in? Saint Paul is easily accessible by highways 94 and 35 and you’ll find an affordable spot to park the car while you’re here.

• Como Zoo & Conservatory is the oldest free zoo in the U.S. and includes 25 animal exhibits. [More]

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• Grand Avenue is a bustling shopping destination and annual host to Grand Old Day the first Sunday in June. [More]

Saint Paul has a great collection of places for you to rest your weary head including a 100 year old historic property, a floating bed and breakfast and several of your favorite national brands offering amenities such as free breakfast and WiFi. Nearly 1,000 downtown hotel rooms are connected to our skyway system and many have great views of the Mississippi River.

Ready to explore? Saint Paul is a walkable city and you can get most anywhere on just your two feet. You can choose to walk the skyway level which is great for cold or rainy weather or step outside and take the sidewalk

• Landmark Center is an exquisite building from the 1900’s and houses our visitor information center. [More] • Lowertown, downtown Saint Paul’s former warehouse district, has grown into the hottest new area for entertainment and the arts in the metro area. • Mall of America is just 15 minutes from Saint Paul, has 520 stores and an indoor amusement park. [More] • Minnesota Children’s Museum combines fun and learning for children ages 6 months to 10 years old. [More]

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The mighty Mississippi River flowing through Saint Paul

• Minnesota History Center features large-scale objects, handson experiences and multimedia presentations. [More] • Minnesota State Capitol is crowned by the largest unsupported marble dome in the world. [More] • Ordway Center for the Performing Arts is home to Broadway musicals, the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra and the Minnesota Opera. [More]

Historic Landmark Center in the heart of Downtown Saint Paul. Jazz Festival at Mears Park

• Padelford Riverboat Company provides seasonal, narrated cruises on the mighty Mississippi River. [More] • Science Museum of Minnesota attracts more than 1 million visitors a year to permanent and traveling exhibits of science. [More] • Wabasha Street Caves were once a speakeasy to mobsters in the 1920’s and now offer tours and a Swing Night. [More]

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• Xcel Energy Center is home to the Minnesota Wild and regularly attracts the biggest names in music. [More]

Stomach Growling Yet? With all those attractions you are bound to work up an appetite! Saint Paul has a great collection of restaurants from quick bite stops to fine dining — not to mention a few greasy spoons and a pub or two. Saint Paul boasts a collection of ethnic restaurants including Nepali, Ethiopian, Thai, Russian, Mexican, Italian, Afghani, Japanese, German and Chinese cuisine. No worries. We also have the classic chop houses and burger joints including several that serve the infamous Juicy Lucy. Obviously a good meal needs to be washed down and Saint Paul has a number of great beer options including Summit Extra Pale Ale brewed 10 minutes outside of downtown at Summit Brewing Company. Flat Earth, Surly, Rush River and Finnegan’s are a few more brews with local ties.

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We’re not really one’s to brag! We let Brian Williams from Dateline NBC do it for us. During the 2008 Republican National Convention he said, “If you don’t like Saint Paul, you’ve got a screw loose.” We agree! And while we have your attention we thought we’d mention a few awards we’ve won recently.

#1 Cleanest Metro Area – Travel & Leisure, 2010 #1 Best Large Airport, North America, Minneapolis Saint Paul International – Airports Council International, 2009

#3 Least Stressed City – American Psychological Assoc., 2010 #3 Best Stadium Experience, Xcel Energy Center – ESPN the Magazine, 2010

#4 Greenest Cities in America – National Geographic Magazine, 2010

WOMEN’S ARTISTIC

PREVIEW

By Scott Bregman

he 2011 Visa Championships women’s competition will highlight the current depth of Team USA as defending Visa Champion and two-time World Championships allaround medalist Rebecca Bross and 2011 AT&T American Cup champion Jordyn Wieber compete for the title. Joining Bross and Wieber will be 2010 World Championships team silver-medalists Mackenzie Caquatto and Alexandra Raisman. Raisman won last month’s 2011 CoverGirl Classic all-around title in Chicago, debuting an exciting two-and-a-half twisting Yurchenko vault en route to the title. Additionally, four members of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games silver medal winning team will be on the competition floor in Saint Paul, including 2010 World team members Alicia Sacramone, who is also the 2010 World vault champion, and Bridget Sloan, the 2009 World all-around champion. Sloan, who is recovering from an injury, will be in Saint Paul but may not compete. Chellsie Memmel, who placed second in the all-around at the CoverGirl Classic, and 2008 Olympic balance beam champion Shawn Johnson, who is returning to competition after a nearly three year layoff, join their Olympic teammates. The 2011 Visa Championships will also see the emergence of first-year senior competitors Bridgette Caquatto, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Sabrina Vega. The four newcomers, in addition to Amanda Jetter, were part of the U.S. contingent at the 2011 City of Jesolo Trophy competition in Jesolo, Italy. Team USA won 16 medals in Italy including Maroney’s all-around gold medal. Grace McLaughlin, who won the American Classic all-around title, and junior National Team member Mackenzie Wofford will also compete in their first Visa Championships as seniors. Two former collegiate standouts, Casey Jo Magee, who finished second all-around at the 2010 NCAA Championships for Arkansas, and Anna Li, a member of UCLA’s winning 2010 NCAA Championships team, will also compete in Saint Paul. Magee and Li won the balance beam and uneven bars titles, respectively, at the 2011 American Classic. The junior competition will showcase many talented up-and-comers, including two-time defending Visa Championships junior women’s allaround champion Kyla Ross and Katelyn Ohashi, whose beam routine contains a layout back flip with a full twist and a standing Arabian, making it one of the most difficult exercises in the world. Junior National Team members Sarah Finnegan, Ericha Fassbender, Ariana Guerra, Lexie Priessman, Elizabeth Price, Kennedy Baker and Brenna Dowell are also ones to watch in Saint Paul.

REBECCA BROSS

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ALEXANDRA RAISMAN

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KATELYN OHASHI

KYLA ROSS

MACKENZIE CAQUATTO

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efending champion Jonathon Horton enters the 2011 Visa Championships as the favorite. Winning the 2011 title would be Horton’s third straight — a feat no man has accomplished since 2004 Olympic champion Paul Hamm (2002-2004). After taking the title at last year’s Visa Championships, Horton went on to have a banner year, winning the all-around bronze medal at the World Championships and the 2011 AT&T American Cup title. But make no mistake, Horton faces tough competition in Saint Paul from his 2010 World Championship team members Danell Leyva, Brandon Wynn, Chris Brooks, Steven Legendre and Chris Cameron. Leyva, who finished fifth on the horizontal bar at the 2010 World Championships, comes to Saint Paul after taking the all-around bronze medal at the 2011 Japan Cup, where he faced World All-Around Champion Kohei Uchimura. Wynn, Legendre and Cameron are a trio of 2010 college graduates with a chance at the 2011 Visa Championship title. Fresh off back-to-back NCAA national titles on the still rings for the Ohio State Buckeyes, Wynn helped lead the USA team to a silver medal at the 2011 Puerto Rico Cup, where he also took the still rings gold and allaround silver medals. Legendre, the eighth place finisher on the floor exercise at each of the last two World Championships, should challenge as well with his daredevil moves, including triple back flips off the still rings and horizontal bar. Second at the recent men’s qualifying event in Colorado Springs, Cameron’s trademark Thomas flairs and stylish work on all six apparatus could land him among the top finishers. Jake Dalton, 2009 World Championships team member, won the 2011 Winter Cup all-around, floor exercise and vault titles in addition to taking the bronze medal at the 2011 AT&T American Cup. Other contenders for the title include fifth place all-around finisher at the 2011 Winter Cup Andrew Elkind, Alexander Naddour, who won the all-around bronze medal at the 2011 Stella Zakharova Cup, and current junior national team member John Orozco, whose impressive scores at the 2011 Japan Cup on the pommel horse, parallel bars and horizontal bar signaled his arrival as a contender in the senior ranks.

JONATHAN HORTON

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2011 Visa Championships

MEN’S ARTISTIC PREVIEW STEVEN LEGENDRE

DANELL LEYVA CHRIS BROOKS

CHRIS CAMERON

BRANDON WYNN

2011 Visa Championships

MEN’S ARTISTIC PREVIEW JOHN OROZCO

JAKE DALTON

ANDREW ELKIND ALEXANDER NADDOUR

2011 Visa Championships

WOMEN’S ROSTER SENIOR DIVISION Comp # First

JUNIOR DIVISION

Last

Club

Bross

WOGA

151

Rebecca

152

Bridgette Caquatto

Legacy Elite

153

Mackenzie Caquatto

Legacy Elite

154

Jessie

DeZiel

Twin City Twisters

155

Gabrielle

Douglas

Chow’s

156

Jessica

Howe

WOGA

157

Brandie

Jay

GK Gymnastics

158

Amanda

Jetter

Cincinnati Gym.

159

Shawn

Johnson

Chow’s

160 Sophia

Lee

WOGA

161

Anna

Legacy Elite

162

Casey

Magee

Capital Gymnastics

163

McKayla

Maroney

All Olympia AOGC

164 Grace

McLaughlin WOGA

165

Chellsie

Memmel

M and M

166

Hallie

Mossett

West Coast Elite

167

Alexandra Raisman

Comp # First

101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113

Kennedy Simone Mackenzie Brianna Madison Brenna Peyton Ericha Sarah Ariana Veronica Amelia Bailie

Last

Baker Biles Brannan Brown Desch Dowell Ernst Fassbender Finnegan Guerra Hults Hundley Key

Brestyan’s

168 Alicia

Sacramone Brestyan’s

170

Sabrina

Vega

Dynamic

171

Jordyn

Wieber

Gedderts Twistars

172

McKenzie Wofford

Zenith Elite

R HYTHMIC ROSTER

SENIOR DIVISION

Name Club

Emily Barnett

North Shore Rhythmics

Ivana Benson

Tampa Bay Rhythmics

Jane Braverman

Isadora

Allison Brooks

Oakland Rhythmics

Mattea Cavagnaro

Evergreen Rhythmics

Manon Chaney

Rose City Rhythmics

Rachel Girma

EuroGymnastics

Shirley Gon-Gibbs

Los Angeles School of Gymnastics

Caitlyn Hillier

North Shore Rhythmics

Alexandra Jankulov

Oakland Rhythmics

Shelby Kisiel

North Shore Rhythmics

Polina Kozitskiy

Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy

Rachel Little

Tampa Bay Rhythmics

Elektra Markogiannakis

Rhythmic Dreams

Alexis Page

Aviator Sport

Olga Pavlenko

Isadora

Claire Skach

Rose City Rhythmics

Anastasia Torba

Allegro

Hannah Walter

Gymnastics Unlimited

Julie Zetlin

Capital Rhythmics

Club

Texas Dreams Bannon’s Capital Gym. Cincinnati Gym. GAGE GAGE Texas Dreams Stars Houston GAGE Stars Houston Texas Dreams Cincinnati Gym. Texas Dreams

Comp # First

115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 125 127 128

Lauren Mary Abigail Maggie Katelyn Samantha Elizabeth Lexie Kyla Polina Mykayla Macy Kiana

Last

Club

Marinez Orlando Metro Maxwell Texas Dreams Milliet Denton Nichols Twin City Twisters Ohashi WOGA Partyka Champions Price Parkettes Priessman Cincinnati Gym. Ross Gym-Max Shchennikova TIGAR Skinner Desert Lights Toronjo Texas Dreams Winston Texas Dreams

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JUNIOR DIVISION Name Club Brigita Budginas Platinum Gymnastics Heather Chan Los Angeles School of Gymnastics Andria Gao SoCal Rhythmics Julia Garbuz NorthWest Rhythmics Catherine Gonzales EuroGymnastics Tamara Iliyev Isadora Jazzy Kerber North Shore Rhythmics Ariella Kudishevich International Gymnastics of MN Cindy Lu Isadora Serena Lu Isadora Natalie McGiffert Platinum Gymnastics Karina Oganezova Isadora Elizabeth Petrosyan Los Angeles School of Gymnastics Aliya Protto Clubritmica Jennifer Rokhman North Shore Rhythmics Monica Rokhman North Shore Rhythmics Danielle Romashin NorthWest Rhythmics Rebecca Sereda Isadora Kristen Shaldybin Isadora Ronit Shamuilov Isadora Mia Shparaga Capital Rhythmics Yasmeen Sidqi Isadora Alexandra Topilova Isadora Laura Tutunikov North Shore Rhythmics Laura Zeng North Shore Rhythmics Anya Zhang Rhythmic Dreams 2011 Visa Championships

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MEN’S ROSTER JUNIOR DIVISION 16 - 18

SENIOR DIVISION Comp #

First

Last

Club

First

Last

Club

Dylan

Akers

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics

Konner

Ackerman

Metropolitan Gymnastics

Adam

Al-Rokh

Temple University Men and Boys

Kevin

Baker

Queen City Gymnastics/ Kids First

Donothan

Bailey

University of California – Berkeley

Danny

Berardini

Buffalo Grove Gymn Center

Alexander

Barrera

Universal Gymnastics

Adrian

de los Angeles SCATS Gymnastics

Chris

Brooks

Team Hilton HHonors–Cypress Academy

Jonathan

Deaton

Tim Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics

Kyle

Bunthuwong

University of California – Berkeley

Stacey

Ervin

MILLS USA

Alex

Buscaglia

Stanford Men’s Gymnastics

David

Frankl

US Gymnastics Development Center II

Chris

Cameron

USOTC Gymnastics

Jesse

Glenn

SCATS Gymnastics

Jacob

Dalton

University of Oklahoma

James

Jindra

Capital Gymnastics

Alex

Johnson

OSU Boys Team

Comp #

Cameron

Deer

Houston Gymnastics Associates

Bryan

del Castillo

University of California – Berkeley

Brian

Knott

Chelsea Piers

Echard

The Ohio State University

Kevin

Golden Bear Gymnastics

Andrew

Elkind

Team Hilton HHonors – USOTC

Ellis

Mannon

Indy School of Gymnastics

Jake

Martin

Orlando Metro Gymnastics

Presten

Ellsworth

University of Oklahoma

Ron

Ferris

Ohio Gymnastics Institute

Max

Mayr

Universal Gymnastics

Heflin

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics

Logan

Melander

Black Hills Gymnastics

Jonathan

Horton

Team Hilton HHonors–Cypress Academy

Kanji

Oyama

SCATS Gymnastics

Alec

Robin

Victory Gymnastics

Trevor

Howard

Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center

Glen

Ishino

University of California–Berkeley

Michael

Strathern

St. Charles Gymnastics Academy

Spencer

Johnson

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics

Donnell

Whittenburg

Ultimate Gymnastics

The Ohio State University

Kevin

Wolting

Azarian US Gymnastics

Joshua

Yee

Hawaiian Island Twisters

Seung Tai

Lee

Steven

Legendre

University of Oklahoma

Danell

Leyva

Team Hilton HHonors–Universal Gymnastics

Ryan

Lieberman

Stanford Men’s Gymnastics

C.J.

Maestas

University of Illinois

Timothy

McNeill

Golden Bear Gymnastics

Edward

Mesa

Tyler

56 57 60

JUNIOR DIVISION 14 - 15 Comp #

First

Last

Club

Universal Gymnastics

Bobby

Baker

Aerial Gymnastics Club

Mizoguchi

University of Illinois

Andrew

Botto

Stanford Boys Gymnastics

Alexander

Naddour

University of Oklahoma

Allan

Bower

Xtreme Gymnastics

Sho

Nakamori

Champions Academy

Daniel

Button

Capital Gymnastics

John

Orozco

USOTC Gymnastics

Jacob

Dastrup

Arete Gymnastics

Daniel

DiBenedetto

Tim Daggett Gold Medal Gymnastics

Joey

Peters

Parkettes National Gymnastics Center

Austin

Phillips

University Of Illinois

Chandler

Eggleston

High Point Gymnastics Academy

Miguel

Pineda

Penn State University

Travis

Gollott

WCOGA

Parker

Raque

Penn State University

Lee

Grogan

Champions Gymnastics Center

Jesse

Himmelsbach Queen City Gymnastics/ Kids First

Sean

Regan

The Ohio State University

Daniel

Ribeiro

University of Illinois

Hunter

Justus

Cypress Academy of Gymnastics

Paul

Ruggeri

University of Illinois

Ryan

Kerr

Premier Athletics Knoxville North

University Of Illinois

Marvin

Kimble

Swiss Turners Gymnastics Academy

Alex

Magsam

North Valley Gymnastics

Anthony

Sacramento

Mel Anton

Santander

University of Michigan

Jesse

Silverstein

Team Hilton HHonors–USGDC II

Sean

Melton

Orlando Metro Gymnastics

Luke

Stannard

USOTC Gymnastics

Akash

Modi

Monmouth Gymnastics Academy

University of Oklahoma

Yul

Moldauer

5280 Gymnastics

Andrew

Rickly

Hocking Valley Gymnastics Center

Christopher Stehl

Jeff

Treleaven

The Ohio State University

Edward

Umphrey

University of Michigan

Christopher Stephenson

DeVeaus School of Gymnastics

Michael

Wilner

Gymnastics Spot

Timothy

Wang

South Coast Gymnastics

The Ohio State University

Kiwan

Watts

River City

Brandon

Wynn

2011 Visa Championships

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Jonathan Horton Olympic Medalist

Carly Patterson Olympic Champi on

Blaine Wilson Olympic Silver Medalist

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R HYTHMIC GYMNASTICS PREVIEW

JULIE ZETLIN

or the rhythmic program, Julie Zetlin holds the USA’s top senior spot. Zetlin became an All-Around Finalist at the 2010 World Championships and continued on to win the all-around, rope, and ball titles at the 2010 Pan American Championships. She also won the all-around title, hoop, and ribbon titles at the 2011 Rhythmic Challenge. Since then, she has competed in the finals at the World Cup event in Montreal, Quebec, where she was sixth in ribbon. Shelby Kisiel continues to rise with her silver medal in ribbon and bronze in hoop at the 2010 Pan American Championships. She finished second at the 2011 Rhythmic Challenge and won the clubs title. Since then she also competed in the finals at the World Cup event in Montreal, where she was sixth in hoop, and she swept the all-around gold and all events at the 2011 Rhythmic Classic. Other seniors to watch are: Olga Pavlenko, Polina Kozitskiy, Alexis Page, and Anastasia Torba. The USA’s juniors continue to achieve great success and the names to watch include: Rebecca Sereda, who won the allaround title at the 2011 Rhythmic Challenge, as well as hoop and ribbon, and five international medals, including gold in ball in Romania and all the event titles at the 2011 Rhythmic Classic. Jazzy Kerber won the all-around title at the 2011

Rhythmic Classic and four international medals this year, including gold in clubs in Montreal. She finished second at the 2011 Rhythmic Challenge and won the clubs title. Other juniors to watch are Cindy Lu, who finished third at the Rhythmic Challenge and won the ribbon title and earned an all-around gold this year in Amsterdam, and Serena Lu, who competed in her first Rhythmic Challenge this year and earned four international medals this year in France. At the 2010 World Championships, the U.S. rhythmic group passed the first round of Olympic qualification by advancing to the 2011 World Championships with their top 24 finish and went on to earn two event silver medals at the 2010 Pan American Championships, where they also qualified the U.S. into Group competition for the 2011 Pan American Games. This year they achieved the highest U.S. World Cup finish in Nizhy Novgorod, Russia, where they finished sixth all-around and fifth in 5 Balls. The U.S. group trains at North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics in Chicago. The members of the senior group are: Sydney Sachs, Megan Frohlich, Jessica Bogdanov, Sofya Roytburg, Michelle Przbylo, Aimee Gupta, and Rachel Anderson. The Rhythmic World Championships take place in Montpelier, France, Sept. 19-25, and the Visa Championships is the first step in qualifying to compete at the World Championships. 2011 Visa Championships

REBECCA SEREDA

R HYTHMIC GYMNASTICS PREVIEW

SHELBY KISIEL

JAZZY KERBER

UNITED STATES RHYTHMIC GROUP

2011 Visa Championships

JONATHAN HORTON 2009 & 2010 Men’s Champion

JULIE ZETLIN

2010 Rhythmic Champion

REBECCA BROSS 2010 Women’s Champion

PAST CHAMPIONS T

he nation’s top gymnasts will compete for spots on the U.S. Junior and Senior National Teams at the 2011 Visa Championships. This event is one of the most important national competitions of the year. Not only do the top athletes earn the distinction of being the best, but they will also travel both nationally and internationally competing for the U.S. throughout 2011 and 2012. This year’s Visa Championships are especially important because the fans will get the first chance to see the gymnasts who will represent the USA at the upcoming World Championships for men and women’s gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics.

Following are lists of the past U.S. All-Around Champions. For artistic gymnastics there are two lists, one is the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championships and the other is the USA Gymnastics National Championships. USA Gymnastics became the National Governing Body of the sport of gymnastics in 1963. Sit back and enjoy the gymnastics you’ll see throughout this four-day event in Saint Paul. Watch who will be the next gymnasts to have their names etched in the history book!

AAU Men’s All-Around Champions (1897-1970) 1897 1898 1899 1900 1901 1902 1903 1904 1905 1906 1907 1908 1909 1910 1911 1912 1913 1914 1915 1916 1917 1918 1919 1920 1921 1922 1923 1924 1925 1926

Earl Linderman O. Steffen O. Steffen O. Steffen John F. Bissinger E.C. Brendlin John F. Bissinger Anton Heida No Competitions No Competitions Fred Steffens Fred Steffens Frank Jirasek Frank Jirasek Paul Krimmel Paul Krimmel Franz Kanis Franz Kanis Franz Kanis Peter Hol B. Jorgensen Joseph Oszy Peter Hol Joseph Oszy Curtis Rottman Frank Kriz Curtis Rottman Frank Kriz Alfred Jochim Alfred Jochim

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1927 1928 1929 1930 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970

Alfred Jochim Alfred Jochim Alfred Jochim Alfred Jochim Frank Haubold Frank Haubold Alfred Jochim Frank Cumiskey Frederick H. Meyer Frank Cumiskey George Wheeler George Wheeler George Wheeler George Wheeler George Wheeler Arthur E. Pitt Arthur E. Pitt Arthur E. Pitt Frank Cumiskey Frank Cumiskey Frank Cumiskey Edward Scrobe William Roetzheim William Roetzheim William Roetzheim Robert Stout Robert Stout Charles Simms Karl Schwenzfeier, John Miles John Beckner John Beckner John Beckner John Beckner Fred Orlofsky Nobuyuki Aihara Donald Tonry Makoto Sakamoto Makoto Sakamoto Makoto Sakamoto Makoto Sakamoto Yoshi Hayasaki Makoto Sakamoto Mauno Nissenen Yoshiaki Takei

AAU Women’s All-Around Champions (1931-1970) 1931 1932 1933 1934 1935 1936 1937 1938 1939 1940 1941 1942 1943 1944 1945 1946 1947 1948 1949 1950 1951 1952 1953 1954 1955 1956 1957 1958 1959 1960 1961 1962 1963 1964 1965 1966 1967 1968 1969 1970

Roberta C. Ranek No Competition Consetta Caruccio Consetta Caruccio Thera Steppich Jennie Caputo Pearl Perkins Helm McKee Margaret Weissmann No Competition Pearl Perkins Nightingale No Competition Pearl Perkins Nightingale Helm McKee Clara M. Schroth Clara M. Schroth Helen Schifano Helen Schifano Clara M. Schroth Clara M. Schroth Clara M. Schroth Clara Schroth Lomady Ruth Grulkowski Ruth Grulkowski Ernestine Russell Sandra Ruddick Muriel Davis Ernestine Russell Ernestine Russell Gail Sontgerath Kazuko Kadowaki Dale McClements Muriel D. Grossfeld Marie Walther Doris Fuchs Brause Linda Metheny Carolyn Hacker Linda Metheny Joyce Tanac Linda Metheny

USA Gymnastics Men’s National All-Around Champions (1963-2010) 1963 1964 1965

Art Shurlock Rusty Mitchell Rusty Mitchell

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1966 1967 1968 1969 1970

USA Gymnastics Women’s National All-Around Champions (1963-2010)

Rusty Mitchell Katsuzoki Kanzaki Yoshi Hayasaki Steve Hug Makoto Sakamoto University of Southern California Mas Watanabe 1963 Donna Schanezer University of California Flint 1971 Yoshi Takei 1964 • Georgia Southern University 1965 Gail Daley 1972 Yoshi Takei Southern Illinois University Georgia Southern University 1966 Donna Schaenzer 1973 Marshall Avener Southern Illinois University Pennsylvania State University 1967 • 1974 John Crosby 1968 Linda Scott Southern Conneticut Southern Illinois University State University 1969 Joyce Tanac Schroeder 1975 Tom Beach Seattle YMCA California State-Berkeley 1970 Cathy Rigby McCoy Bart Conner SCATS Niles West High School 1971 Joan Moore Gnat 1976 Kurt Thomas Mannettes Indiana State University Linda Metheny Mulvihill 1977 Kurt Thomas McKinley YMCA Indiana State University 1972 Joan Moore Gnat 1978 Kurt Thomas Mannettes Indiana State University Cathy Rigby McCoy 1979 Bart Conner SCATS University of Oklahoma 1973 Joan Moore Gnat 1980 Peter Vidmar Mannettes University of 1974 Joan Moore Gnat California-Los Angeles Mannettes 1981 Jim Hartung 1975 Tammy Manville University of Nebraska Arizona Twisters 1982 Peter Vidmar 1976* Denise Cheshire University of Gymnastics Olympica California-Los Angeles Robin Huebner Baer 1983 Mitch Gaylord * 2 Championships held this year University of 1977 Donna Turnbow California-Los Angeles KIPS 1984 Mitch Gaylord 1978 Kathy Johnson University of SCATS California-Los Angeles 1979 Leslie Pyfer 1985 Brian Babcock National Academy of Gymnastics Southern Illinois University 1980 Julianne McNamara 1986 Tim Daggett National Academy of Gymnastics University of 1981 Tracee Talavera California-Los Angeles National Academy of Gymnastics 1987 Scott Johnson 1982 Tracee Talavera University of Nebraska National Academy of Gymnastics 1988 Dan Hayden 1983 Dianne Durham Woodward Gymnastics Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1989 Tim Ryan 1984 Mary Lou Retton Stanford University Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1990 John Roethlisberger 1985 Sabrina Mar University of Minnesota SCATS 1991 Chris Waller 1986 Jennifer Sey University of Parkettes California-Los Angeles 1987 Kristie Phillips 1992 John Roethlisberger Karolyi’s Gymnastics University of Minnesota 1988 Phoebe Mills 1993 John Roethlisberger Karolyi’s Gymnastics University of Minnesota 1989 Brandy Johnson 1994 Scott Keswick Brown’s Gymnastics University of 1990 Kim Zmeskal California-Los Angeles Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1995 John Roethlisberger 1991 Kim Zmeskal University of Minnesota Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1996 Blaine Wilson 1992 Kim Zmeskal Ohio State Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1997 Blaine Wilson 1993 Shannon Miller Independent Dynamo Gymnastics 1998 Blaine Wilson 1994 Dominique Dawes USOTC Hill’s Angels 1999 Blaine Wilson 1995 Dominique Moceanu USOTC Karolyi’s Gymnastics 2000 Blaine Wilson 1996 Shannon Miller USOTC Dynamo Gymnastics 2001 Sean Townsend 1997 Vanessa Atler Houston Gymn. Academy Gliders 2002 Paul Hamm Kristy Powell Team Chevron Swiss Turners Cincinnati Gymnastics 2003 Paul Hamm 1998 Kristen Maloney Team Chevron Swiss Turners Parkettes 2004 Paul Hamm 1999 Kristen Maloney Ohio State Parkettes 2005 Todd Thornton 2000 Elise Ray Team Chevron Hill’s 2006 Alexander Artemev 2001 Tasha Schwikert Team Chevron Gym Cats 2007 David Durante 2002 Tasha Schwikert Team Chevron Gym Cats 2008 David Sender 2003 Courtney Kupets Stanford University Hill’s 2009 Jonathan Horton 2004 Carly Patterson Cypress Gymnastics WOGA 2010 Jonathan Horton Courtney Kupets Cypress Gymnastics Hill’s

2005

Nastia Liukin WOGA Nastia Liukin WOGA 2007 Shawn Johnson Chow’s Gymnastics 2008 Shawn Johnson Chow’s Gymnastics 2009 Bridget Sloan Sharp’s Gymnastics 2010 Rebecca Bross WOGA

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USA Gymnastics Rhythmic National All-Around Champions (1973-2010) 1973

Sara Brumgart Univ. of Illinois 1974 Candace Celigoy Feinberg 1975 Candace Celigoy Feinberg 1976 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1977 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1978 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1979 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1980 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1981 Sue Soffe LA Lights 1982 Lydia Crabtree LA Lights 1983 Michelle Berube Illinois Rhythmics 1984 Valerie Zimring LA Lights 1985 Marina Kunyavsky LA Lights 1986 Marina Kunyavsky LA Lights 1987 Marina Kunyavsky LA Lights 1988 Diane Simpson Illinois Rhythmics 1989 Alexandra Feldman LA Lights 1990 Tracey Lepore Illinois Rhythmics 1991 Jenifer Lovell Illinois Rhythmics 1992 Bianca Sapetto California Breeze 1993 Tamara Levinson Rhythmflex 1994 Tamara Levinson Rhythmflex 1995 Jessica Davis Gymmarin Pacific 1996 Jessica Davis Gymmarin Pacific 1997 Natalie Lacuesta Rhythmic Gems 1998 Natalie Lacuesta Rhythmic Gems 1999 Jessica Howard International Rhythmic Gymnastics 2000 Jessica Howard International Rhythmic Gymnastics 2001 Jessica Howard International Rhythmic Gymnastics 2002 Mary Sanders Ritmika Rhythmic Club 2003 Mary Sanders Ritmika Rhythmic Club 2004 Mary Sanders Ritmika Rhythmic Club 2005 Olga Karmansky Nova Athletics 2006 Lisa Wang North Shore Rhythmic 2007 Lisa Wang North Shore Rhythmic 2008 Lisa Wang North Shore Rhythmic 2009 Ava Gehringer North Shore Rhythmic 2010 Julie Zetlin Rhythmicflex

THANK YOU GYMNASTICS CLUBS

Thank you to all of the clubs that participated in the Visa Championships club ticket sales program with USA Gymnastics. The clubs are listed in the order of the most tickets sold! GYM CLUB CITY, STATE PHONE J.E.T.S. Gymnastics...................................................Rochester, MN................................................. 507-285-9262 Perpetual Motion.....................................................Blaine, MN........................................................ 763-754-2341 Mini-Hops..................................................................Minnetonka, MN............................................. 952-933-2452 Rising Stars Gymnastics.........................................Oakdale, MN.................................................... 651-730-4376 Twin City Twisters....................................................Champlin, MN.................................................. 763-421-3046 Minnesota Flyers Gymnastics...............................Detroit Lakes, MN........................................... 218-847-3637 Elite Gymnastics Academy, LLP............................Burnsville, MN................................................. 952-882-9012 North Crest Gymnastics Dance and Cheer........Sauk Rapids, MN............................................. 320-251-3416 TNT Kid’s Fitness and Gymnastics.......................Fargo, ND.......................................................... 701-365-8868 Midwest Gymnastics Center.................................Little Canada, MN........................................... 651-415-0858 Flyaways Gold Gymnastics....................................Forest Lake, MN............................................... 651-464-8648 Gleason’s Gymnastics School...............................Eagan, MN........................................................ 651-454-6203 Dakota Gold Gymnastics and Dance...................Watertown, SD................................................ 605-886-7530 Oshkosh Gymnastics Center.................................Oshkosh, WI..................................................... 920-235-7800 Midwest Motion.......................................................Brainerd, MN.................................................... 218-824-2013 A.M.K.M. Gymnastics.............................................Rockland, WI.................................................... 608-654-5695 KidSport, LLC.............................................................Winona, MN..................................................... 507-454-5850 USA Gymnastics Member Clubs are in blue.

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SCORING

The International Gymnastics Federation’s (FIG) scoring system for men’s and women’s gymnastics was instituted in January 2006 and incorporates credit for the routine’s content, difficulty and execution, as well as artistry for the women. In the U.S., this system is used at all elite level events. The FIG’s scoring system is governed by the Code of Points, which is revised for each quadrennium through re-valuing skills and adjusting individual apparatus requirements. Although the basic process is the same for men and women, some differences exist between the two. The men’s and women’s gymnastics scoring system is similar to those used in rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and acrobatic gymnastics. Under the current system, a gymnast’s total score includes values for both the routine’s content and his/her execution. Basically, the scoring procedure adds the Difficulty Score, which includes difficulty value for skills, connection value and element group/compositional requirements, to the Execution Score, which encompasses execution and technique — and for women, artistry on the balance beam and floor exercise — to determine a gymnast’s total score. Scores no longer have a maximum value of 10. DIFFICULTY SCORE: difficulty and technical content. The Difficulty Score includes credit for the specified number of skills performed in the routine, along with connection value (credit for connecting high-level skills) and element group/compositional requirements. The men use the term element group requirements, which are the basic categories of skills/elements that must be included in a routine. The women use composition instead of element group to describe this requirement. The element group/compositional requirements vary by apparatus. This score is determined by the D (Difficulty) Panel, which is a two-person panel. THE DIFFICULTY VALUE is determined by totaling values for the most difficult skills — eight for women and 10 for men, including the dismount. Each skill has a set difficulty value, as outlined in the Code of Points, and are divided into seven classifications. The difficulty value of a skill or element is not recognized if it fails to meet its technical requirements. Also, credit is only given once for a skill. For the women, they must perform a minimum of three dance elements and

a maximum of five acrobatic elements in their balance beam and floor exercise routines. CONNECTION VALUE is awarded when specific skills or skill types are executed successfully in succession. The women can earn connection values for beam, uneven bars and floor, while the men can earn it for floor and horizontal bar. For men and women, each connection value is either 0.1 or 0.2 points. No connection value is awarded if the gymnast falls. ELEMENT GROUP/COMPOSITIONAL REQUIREMENTS are the basic skills or elements that must be included in each routine and vary by apparatus. This area is similar to the special requirements in the past. If all five requirements are included, a maximum of 2.5 points is awarded. Each judge on the D Panel independently reaches his/her Difficulty Score and then the two compare and reach a consensus. After the score has been posted, a coach may inquire about the Difficulty Score, first verbally and then in writing. An inquiry may be resolved by using video review. The initial inquiry must be made prior to the completion of the next gymnast’s routine. The written inquiry must be submitted before the end of the rotation, and the Superior Jury reviews the inquiry. At FIG events, a fee is assessed for filing an inquiry; it is returned if the inquiry is upheld. EXECUTION SCORE: Execution and technique (plus artistry on beam and floor for women). The Execution Score, determined by a six-person E Panel, now begins at 10 and deductions are made for errors and faults in technique, execution and artistry. Each judge independently determines his/her score. The highest and lowest scores are dropped, and the gymnast’s Execution Score is the average of the remaining four judges’ scores. Deductions for neutral errors are subtracted from the sum of the Difficulty and Execution Scores. THE DEDUCTIONS for various errors range from 0.1 point for a small error to 1 point for a fall. Neutral deductions include those for stepping out of bounds or violating time requirements, as well as attire or podium violations. Inquiries are not allowed on the Execution Score. TOTAL SCORE. The gymnast’s final score is the total of the Difficulty and Execution Scores less any deductions for neutral errors. 2011 Visa Championships

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Th e Road To Lo nd on go es Th Ro ug h sa n Jo se! event schedule Thursday, June 28 2:00 pm - Men’s Competition – Day 1 Friday, June 29 5:30 pm - Women’s Competition – Day 1 saturday, June 30 11:00 am - Men’s Competition – Final Day sunday, July 1 5:30 pm - Women’s Competition – Final Day Schedule is subject to change. All times are Pacific.

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EXHIBITION HALL SCHEDULE – Saint Paul RiverCentre Thursday, August 18 7:30 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Friday, August 19 9:00 a.m. - 5:45 p.m.

Saturday, August 20 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL The USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show brings together gymnastics professionals from across the country and includes training sessions, lectures, meetings, presentations and, of course, the highlight of Congress which is the Exhibition Hall. The Exhibition Hall is where gymnastics industry suppliers and consultants display and sell their products and services. You will find the latest and greatest in gymnastics equipment, apparel and services including leotards, software, nutrition supplies, posters, awards, novelties, gifts and much more!

Admission to the Congress Exhibition Hall will require purchase of a $6 per person day pass from the USA Gymnastics Registration booth located at the Saint Paul RiverCentre. NOTE: Children ages 5-12 are $3 and must be accompanied by an adult. • • • •

More than 70 vendors in 170 booths in the Exhibit Hall Your one-stop gymnastics shopping showcase Congress specials, promotions & discounts Save $$$ on shipping

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Join us at Rice Park for family fun each day from August 17-20

FAN ACTIVITIES SCHEDULE

These activities are FREE for all gymnastics fans of all ages and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 17 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.... Opening Event, Gymnastics Club Demonstrations & Painting in the Park THURSDAY, AUGUST 18 6:30-7:30 a.m.............. Morning Fitness 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.... Gymnastics Club Demonstrations & Painting in the Park FRIDAY, AUGUST 19 6:30-7:30 a.m.............. Morning Fitness 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.... Gymnastics Club Demonstrations & Painting in the Park 10:00 p.m. .................... Visa Fan Fest Post Event Celebration (music, athlete interviews) SATURDAY, AUGUST 20 6:30-7:30 a.m.............. Morning Fitness 3:30-6:30 p.m. ............ Visa Fan Fest (music, autographs, food, painting, fun!) 9:00 p.m. ...................... Visa Fan Fest Post Event Celebration (music, athlete interviews)

For the latest information and schedule visit www.usagym.org/visa

Youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll flip for gymnastics inspired entrees and cocktails, created specifically for the Visa Championships in Saint Paul. Available August 3-20 only.

USA Gymnastics partners with Art of the Olympians Vibrant imagery featuring gymnasts and the artwork of four-time Olympic discus gold-medalist Al Oerter are on display throughout Saint Paul. USA Gymnastics has partnered with Art of the Olympians again this year to create a dynamic cultural component in celebration of its largest annual event. “This is truly unique,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “Art and culture are important components of the Olympic movement, and Al Oerter was one of the most enduring athletes of the modern Olympic era. He was a champion in every respect. This effort provides a stunning visual presence for the Visa Championships, and Al’s influence certainly adds inspiration to the athletic performances and enjoyment for all who will visit Saint Paul.” Along with the citywide presence, an exhibition of artwork from the Art of the Olympians gallery will be on display and is expected to feature art by the late Oerter. Art of the Olympians is dedicated to demonstrating the true relationship between art and sport to the general public and recently opened its gallery in Fort Myers, Florida. Some of the signage pieces are for sale during and after the event.

Visit www.usagym.org/olympianart.com for more information.

A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO OUR PARTNERS!

Mayor Chris Coleman | City of Saint Paul Local Event Partners: Official Medical Provider of the 2011 Visa Championships

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