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DEPARTMENTS EDITORIAL ............................................ 6

ASK MARY Lou .................................. 10

GYMNASTIC UPDATE ... .. .. ... . .... ........ . ... 13

BODY B ALANCE ............................. ...... 16

1994 CONGRESS ................ .................. 18

BROADCAST SCHEDULE ........... ............. 29

FACES IN THE GYM ........ ..................... . 30

SELECTION

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FEATURES McDoNALD'S AMERICAN

CUP BY L UAN PESZEK ..................... 8 u. S. gymnast John Roethlisberger gave 1993 World

Champion Vitaly Scherbo a run for his money during the 1994 McDonald's American Cup. Scherbo agreed, saying, "1 had expected to win this competition, but 1 didn't expect it to be this hard."

EVERY MOMENT

IS PRECIOUS BY MELANIE HAUSER

................. .. . ... ..... . 14 Taking things one step at a time,

Kerry Huston makes remarkable progress towards recovery. "He's making progress quicker than we can write it down," said Dr. R. Ed­ward Carter, director of TIRR's spinal-cord injury program.

Right: John Roethlisberger

COVER PHOTO OF DOMINIQUE DAWEI: UIA GYMNAITICS © DAVE BLACK

Right: Drew Durbin

BY LUAN PESZEK

AND RAMONNA ROBINSON

........... . ...................... 24 Jennie Thompson and Drew Durbin­

two of the youngest stars of USA Gym­nastics' National Teams share the expe­rience of their first major international competition in the U.s.

AMERICAN

CLASSiC/WORLD

CHAMPIONSHIPS

TRIALS ...................... ..... ....... 26 Dominique Dawes, Larissa Fontaine

and Amanda Borden join Shannon Miller on the road to Brisbane, Australia, for the 1994 Worlds Gymanstics Championships.

INTERNATIONAL MIXED PAIRS ................. ............................................. 28

Dominique Dawes and John Roethlisberger capture 1994 Inter­national Mixed Pairs. "My prediction came true, Dom pulled us

through," said Roethlisberger. Dawes replied, "No way; this is SO::SO!"-----

SVETLANA

BOGUINSKAIA BY LUAN PESZEK

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home one day and dreams of being a sports com­mentator or even a model.

LORI

FREDRICKSON ... .. .. .. .................... 45

Former artistic gymnast blos­soms in rhythmic gymnastics!

Right: Svetlana Boguinskaia

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Editor Luan Peszek

Designer Julie T. Jones

Men's Program Director Ron Galimore

Women's Program Director Kathy Kelly

Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell

USA Gymnastics Board of Directors

Chair: Sandy Knapp; President: Kathy Scanlan; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue; Amateur Athletic Union: Stan Atkinson; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner;Jewish Com~ munity Centers: Courtney Shanken; Junior Boys Gymnas­tics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; National Associa­tion of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Men: Abie Grossfeld; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Jane Betts, Lou Burkel; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnas­tics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; Special Olym­pics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Peter Kormann; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Sports Ac­robatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Chris­tian Association of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnas­tics National Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ra y Gura; Women's: Jim Archer, Julia Thompson-Aretz; Rhyth­mic: Alia Svirsky, Ute Alt-Carberry Athlete Directors: Wendy Hilliard, chair; Chris Waller, vice chair; Michelle Dusserre, sec; Tanya Service Chaplin, Sheryl Dundas, Karyn Lyon Glover, Peter Vidmar, Conrad Voorsanger; USOC Athlete's Advisory Council: Kevin Davis.

USA Gymnastics Executive Committee

Chair:Sandy Knapp; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women: Nancy Marshall; Vice Chair Men: Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Norma Zabka; FIG Women's Tech­nical Committee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Com­mittee: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FIG Men's Technical Com­mittee: Bill Roetzheim; At Large Members: Jim Hartung, Joan Moore; Athlete Directors: Michelle Dusserre, Wendy Hilliard, Peter Vidmar; President Emeritus: Mike Donahue.

Associate Content Editors Sports Science Advisory

Committee William Sands, Ph.D., Chair, Sports Advisory Committee Patty Hacker, Ph.D., Chair, Education Sub-committee

Stephen W. Whitlock, Liaison

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• USA GYMNASTICS

EDITORIAL USA GYMNASTICS

Right: Kathy Scanlan,

new president of USA Gymnastics.

By Sandy Knapp, USA Gymnastics chair

I've never done gymnastics. I can barely spell Yurchenko, let alone describe what it is. But I have a surprise for you. Gymnastics has taught me a lot. Just like you, I've learned that hard work and perseverance payoff. For you, it may mean doing your releases perfectly. For me, it means hiring a new president.-Sandy Knapp

The Search Committee started our search for a new president last November. It was a very important decision, so we couldn't take any short cuts or avoid paying atten­tion to the details. I'm sure you know what I mean. Those are the things that make great routines.

We, just like you, kept working. We knew thatthehard work we were putting in would payoff down the road. And it did. Our efforts resulted in finding an outstanding individual to head up USA Gymnastics.

Allow me to introduce Kathy Scanlan, the new President of USA Gymnastics.

I guess you can think of Kathy as the "coach" for the national office. And just like your coach, she has to motivate the staff to do a good job, make the right decisions and plan for the future. Al­thougr there's more to it than that, I'm sure you get the idea .

Like me, Kathy doesn't have a gymnas­tics background. But, she has worked in sports for a long time. She was the Execu­tive Director for the World University Games, Executive Vice President for the NBA's Seattle Supersonics and Executive Vice President for Seattle's Goodwill Games Organizing Committee. She is very talented and is going to do some great things at USA Gymnastics. I'm sure you'll be reading more about her.

Until then, take my word that all the dedication and effort you put into gym­nastics will payoff. It certainly did for me.

P.S. In the note above, I talked about our new "coach." I think it's also important to thank a coach we had during the selection process. Ron Walker is a member of the National Gym­nastics Foundation and the Managing Direc­tor at Korn Fary, a Washington, D.C., com­pany which specializes in executive searches. Ron provided some very, very valuable guid­ance and direct assistance, and we are grateful to him. We also had sort of an "assistant coach" in Buffy Filippell, president of Team Work Consulting, and also appreciate her efforts. Together with their help, I think the Search Committee just might have scored a Perfect 10!

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Dominique Dawes and Vitaly Scherbo won the 1994 McDonald's

American Cup which was held for the fourth consecutive year in Orlando,

Fla., at the Orlando Arena, March 4-5.

Dawes commented on her win, saying, "I felt I did the best on floor exercise. That's a new routine for me. I usually don't smile during that

routine, but today I did."

FINAlS

Scherbo said, "I had expected to win

this competition, but I didn't expect it to

be this hard."

Scherbo is referring to his closest

competitor John Roethlisberger, who defeated World and

Olympic Champion Scherbo during the preliminary round of competition. Roethlisberger also led the

first four rounds of competition during the finals, but

took a fall on parallel bars allowing Scherbo to jump into the lead. (continued on page 22)

LILIA PODKOPAYEVA

WOMEN'S ALL-AROUND RESULTS

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# Name Country Vault Bars Beam Floor Total

I. Dominique Dawes USA 9.812 9.875 9.850 9.850 39.387

2. Vasso Tsavdaridou GRE 9.493 9.712 9.687 9.537 38.429

3. Elena Piskun BLR 9.706 9.800 9.200 9.687 38.393

4. Elodie Lussac FRA 9.574 9.600 9.287 9.725 38.186

5. Lilia Podkopayeva UKR 9.574 9.350 9.125 9.550 37.599

6. Andrea Molnar HUN 9.556 9.287 8.925 9.375 37.143

7. Larissa Fontaine USA 9.293 9.162 9.287 9.400 37.142

8. Qiao Ya CHN 9.443 9.100 8.775

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Dear Mary Lou, I' m ni ne yea rs old and a Level 6 gym­nast a t Maine Academy of Gymnas­tics. I have just come back from a bad arm injury and I fee l a li ttle behind in my gymnastics. Wha t do I do?

Maggie TIlibeault Portland, Maine

Dear Maggie, Coming back from an injury is one of the hardest and most frustrating things for any athlete. The most important thing is to make sure your arm is completely well before you begin. Make sure you do all of the rehabilitation exercises that your doc­tor prescribed. The first few weeks are the hardest. You may feel a little behind the rest of your teammates, but just hang in there and work extra hard. It will all come back to you in time.

Dear Mary Lou, Did you ever have a bad practice the day before the meet and feel like you were going to be bad? If so, what did you do?

KellyAlister Lake Forest, Il linois

Dear Kelly, I sure did. I think every gymnast at one time or another has experienced a bad practice the day before a meet. When it happened to me, I would concentrate on getting psyched up for the competition. I always talked to myself during meets. I would remind myself that I had worked very hard and was well prepared. Usually bad workouts before meets are caused by nerves.

What's Mary Lou Been Up To Recently? She has a porI in Ihe movie Naked Gun 33 1/3; The Fino/Insult.

"II was a rial," said Rellon. "I'm on Ihe screen for oboull 0 seconds, bUI we look Ihe whole afternoon 10 shOal it. I ploy myself, up for on Oscar as besl supporting actress. When I win,

I slond up and do Ihe alhlelic, 'Yesssss.' Then I do fl ips down Ihe aisle."

Dear Mary Lou, I'm in Level S a t Cass County YMCA. My question is, how can you build your arms up. I'm nine yea rs old.

KatelynGraybeal Logansport, Indiana

Dear Katelyn, I suggest you concentrate on conditioning skills to help build up your arms. Push ups, dips, and handstand push ups are just a few exercises that I think will help. Work hard!

Dear Mary Lou, I am 12 yea rs old and a Level 8 gym­nast. I have problems with my back handspring series on beam. When I get on high beam I tend to pause in the middle. When I' m on low beam I can connect it fine. How can I improve this?

Elisha Davis Brighton, Michigan

Dear Elisha, /I you can perform the tumbling series well on the low beam, then there is no

reason why you can't do it on the high beam. You may have a mental block. Maybe you're a little afraid. I suggest you ask your coach to stand beside the beam, but not to spot you. Then, once you feel comfortable have him/her slowly step away. Think positive and just do it!

Dear Mary Lou, I'm nine yea rs old and a Level 6 gym­nast. My coach says that I can do any­thing but my brain is hold ing me back. What should I do?

J enna Dillard Phoenix, Arizona

Dear lenna, Take what your coach says as positive criticism. Your coach must see a lot of potential in you. Show him/her what you can do. Make your coach proud of you and be mentally strong.

Dear Mary Lou, We are Level S gymnasts. What is your fa vorite even t and w hy?

Carah Copi and Ryann Carver Elkart, Illinois

Dear Carah and Ryann, My favorite event is 1I00r exercise be­cause it's done to music and I can put some of my personality into my routines. Also, the crowd seems to enjoy 1I00r the most during competitions. Hearing them clap and cheer while performing helps me to do better and really enjoy myself.

Send your questions to: USA GymnostilS, Ask Mary Lou, Pan American PlazG, 20 I S. Capitol Avenue, Suire 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225.

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RON GALIMORE JOINS USA GYMNASTICS

ROilGlilimore has been named Men's Program Director for USA Gymnastics. Galimore has been involved in nearly every aspect of the sport of gymnastics. He was a 1980 Olympian, international competitor, international judge, coach and gym club owner. Galimore's mission as the Men's Program Director is to provide leadership to advance and develop the sport of men's gymnastics in the United States.

"It's a great challenge and one that I look forward to," said Galimore. "Being an athlete, coach, and judge in the sport, I feel that I have things to offer to help get our men on top of the rankings in the world of gymnastics."

Galimore is a 12-time NCAA ali-Ameri­can. He was the first black member of the United States Olympic Gymnastics Team and the first gymnast in history to score a "Perfect 10" in NCAA Gymnastics Cham­pionships history.

Galimore graduated from Iowa State University in 1981 with a degree in speech. He and his wife, loree, have moved to Indianapolis to begin his position with USA Gymnastics.

MAY/JUNE 1994

GYMNASTICS U P D ATE

II SELECTED AS SITE FOR THE 1996

O OLYMPIC GYMNASTICS TRIALS AND NATIONAL

-I nounced that the city of Boston has been se­lected as the site for

O the 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Tri­als and National Congress. Boston was awarded the bid over Nash­ville, Tenn., San Jose, Calif., and Seattle, Wash.

"We had four of America's premier cities putting their best foot forward during the final selection process," said Sandy Knapp, chairman of the board of USA Gymnastics. "Any of the four would have done a remark-

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Above: Dynamo Gymnastics team members and coaches

ties, talented organizing committees and the spirit to make this event a truly special occasion. In the end, we felt Boston's overall plan best suited our needs."

DYNAMO GYMNASTICS RECEIVES SUDAFED TRAVEL AND TRAINING GRANT

Dynamo Gymnastics, of Oklahoma City, Okla., was one of nine teams and 27 female athletes representing 22 sports and 18 states to receive Sudafed Travel and Training Fund grants during the first grant period of 1994. The grants, totaling $41,000, were announced last week by the Women's Sports Foundation, a not­for-profit educational organization serving girls and women in sports.

"As you would expect, we are absolutely thrilled to get the nod," said Paul George, Chairman of the Board of the Massachusetts Sports Partnership, the bidding organization. "We certainly feel that we have a world-class city with lots to offer, we're glad USA Gymnastics felt the same way. Baaron Pittinger, President of the Massachusetts Sports

(Boston continued on page 46)

Dynamo Gymnastics is home to 1993 World Champion Shan­non Miller and the top three 1993-94 Junior National Team mem­bers, Jennie Thompson, Tanya Maiers and Soni Meduna, who all competed in the senior divi­sion at 1994 American Classic. All are coached by Steve Nunno and Peggy Liddick.

HEach city boasted great facilities, talented organizing committees and the spirit to make this event a truly speci;!l occasion. In the end, we f~lt Boston's overall plan best suited our needs."

- Sandy Knapp, chairman of the board of USA Gymnastics

USA GYMNASrlCS In

Every • IS

By Melanie Hauser, Houston Post Staff While others with similar injuries are confined to wheelchairs after five months, Huston, who underwent surgery February 8 to stabilize the vertebrae, is walking on his own.

Above: Kerry Huston walking with his therapist, Kelly Hopkins, at The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research.

Kerry Huston's eyes were fo­cused and his pace was slow, but steady.

As he put one white Reebok in front of the other Monday morning, Huston measured his steps. Polished hospital li­noleum hallways and physi­cal therapy gyms were one thing to navigate . Uneven grassy areas were quite an­other.

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Huston paused as he reached the 4-foot-tall knob known by patients atThe Institute for Re­habilitation and Research as "the big hill." He took a deep breath and nodded-immobi­lizing gray collar and all-to­ward therapist Kelly Hopkins, who was walking with him. He was ready to take this 75 degree hill on his own.

A few steps later, Huston steadied himself atop the knob and raised both arms skyward.

His back was turned, but you could feel the gold-medal smile.

"I believe in miracles," Ruby Huston said later, smiling at her son.

"And he's one come true."

Just six weeks ago, Ruby Huston watched as her old­est son lay motionless in a hospital bed in Colorado Springs, Colo.

Huston's right hand had given way as he began his dis­mount off the parallel bars at the Winter Cup Challenge. One of the nation's top gym­nasts, he had landed on the back of his head, fracturing two neck vertebrae.

When he was taken to the emergency room, the U ni ver­sity of Minnesota junior couldn't move anything but his fingers. Now, just two days short of his one-month anniversary at TIRR, Huston is something of a rehabilita­tion legend.

While others with similar injuries are confined to w heel­chairs after five months , Huston, who underwent sur­gery February 8 to stabilize the vertebrae, is walking on his own.

"His rapid recovery is incredi­ble," said Dr. R. Edward Carter, director of TIRR's

spinal-cord ll1Jury program. "He's making progress quicker than we can write it down."

Carter placed Huston's re­covery pace in the upper two percent of spinal cord injuries and said the big problem isn' t keeping up with him, but hold­ing him back.

"When he got here, we knew we had someone in good shape," Carter said. "We get people here in no condition. He was in super condition."

And he's determined.

He progressed from leaning on parallel bars to a walker to crutches to a cane to standing on his own in a few short weeks.

Doctors plan to take the col­lar off soon but Huston will remain at TIRR for several more weeks. After that, he' ll continue rehabilitation on an outpatient basis.

Atlanta in 1996 is still on his mind, but is it in his future?

"The doctors haven' t said anything," said Huston, know­ing he may need another miracle to make it back onto the floor, let alone the 1996 Olympic Trials. "What I'm fo­cusing on is getting better day to day. Not the future."

The ultimate decision on any comeback will have to come

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from his doctors. If they give worked up. I was scared." started popping up everywhere. him the go-ahead, he said he'll No one had to tell him what "One morning he turned to walk into the gym and see if it had happened. me and said, 'Everything's feels right. If it doesn' t, he' ll

going to be OK,'" Ruby Huston walk away. "I pretty much knew," said said. "I said, 'I know it is. '"

"Life is short and there' s Huston, a member of the U.s. national team. The wall beside Huston's more to life than gymnastics,"

bed is papered with faxes Huston said. "That's what I've "1 thought about my life, my had to tell myself in order to career. I knew it could be ca- from friends like Mary Lou

get through this." reer-ending." Retton, Nadia Comaneci and Bart Conner. Several others

He paused and smiled. "I knew there was nothing I came from Lillehammer, "Life is precious and every could do . I just turned it over Norway, where concerned

movement is precious in itself." to God's hands." U.s. athletes just wanted him

As Huston landed on the Two operations later, the to know they cared. A signed

mats during the Winter Cup fractured vertebrae were sta- Michigan State banner is Challenge, his C6 and C7 ver- bilized with posterior and an- draped over a chair; giant get-tebrae took a beating. So, for terior metal plates. Not long well cards are on the tables . an instant, did his psyche. after, Huston felt a twinge in The morning therapy is over

"I remember my right hand his left leg. and Huston is munching on a giving away," said Huston. "I "When you're lying there salad and watching the Young remember knowing that the staring at the ceiling, s6 many and the Restless . He talked floor was coming, but 1 didn't thoughts go through your about good friends and a know how I was going to land. mind," Huston said. "You're strong family. He considers

"At first, I was upset because hoping for the best, but you himself blessed. I had messed up and I hadn't really don't know what's go- And while he can rejoice in hit my routine. Then I realized ing to happen. The doctors his progress, he admits it's I wasn't moving. can't tell you exactly what's hard to see others not coming

"I remember my body going going to happen." along as quick! y. One bull rider numb. It started at my feet and Little by little, dull twinges suffered a similar injury and,

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Huston knows the odds he faces. He watched the New York Jets' Dennis Byrd come back from a similar injury and land in the broadcast booth, not on the field. He knows how tough it is to come back from a small injury in gymnastics, so no one has to remind him a comeback will be difficult, if not impossible.

"My lifelong dream has been to compete in the Olympics," he said. "I've trained twice a day every day to get there. I've always planned things out, so this is hard for me."

"But it's pretty much out of my hands."

Then again, at one time, so was walking.

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body weight can reduce mus­cular work capacity by 20-30 percent. Forcing muscles to work when they don't have enough wate will also bring on early fat" e and reduce training be

source of fluid ages that pr drates help t ergy and flUl

during and competitions. As a fluids should be con­

before, during, and exercise. Don't rely on alone as an indicator need for fluids, since

__ P'ULL , ___ , U doesn' t occur until

one-and-a-half liters of water have already been lost. The following guidelines for drink-

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B!!~! EXERCISE 1-2 hours ~e~ of cool fluids

elore activity

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b ..... Pl11g)

AFTER EXERCISE 2 cups (16 fluids for ounces) of cool

. every po WeIght loss und of

fluids at fixe --~--­hether they're thirsty Fluids should be avail­

at all times during train­competition. Weigh­

gymnasts before and af-

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FINALS MEN'S ALL-AROUND RESULTS "Basically, I choked," said Roethlisberger. "Instead

of just thinking about relaxing and hitting my set, I got uptight about it. I got a little off, then more off, and

before I knew it, I was off the parallel bars."

For the women, Greece's Vasso Tsavdaridou finished second. She said, "I was very surprised to

take second. I felt I did my best, and I'm very

happy."

T savdaridou said that she owes everything to

her coach Christi Goudoussi and she loves her very much. Coach Goudoussi was at the press

conference and blushed.

Chainey Umphrey finished fourth and said, "It

was a tough meet for me. I didn't hit everything as well as I wanted. This event was a stepping stone

for World Championships, and I learned a lot

about myself and my gymnastics."

Larissa Fontaine also made finals for the USA, finishing seventh. She said, "I didn't have my best day in the finals competition, but I was happy to have made it. The McDonald's American

Cup was a fun meet!"

# Name Country FX H R V PB HB Total

I. Vitaly Scherbo

2. John Roethlisberger

3. Oliver Walther

4. Chainey Umphrey

BLR 9.300 9.425 9.550 9.700 9.375 9.725 57.075

USA 9.600 9.400 9.675 9.350 8.775 9.625 56.425

GER 8.850 9.400 9.550 9.100 9.325 9.225 55.450

USA 9.150 8.600 9.625 9.200 9.425 9.425 55.425

UKR 8.875 9.225 9.575 9.125 9.500 8.925 55.225

CHN 9.250 9.225 9.425 9.300 9.275 8.125 54.600

5. Rustam Sharipov

Wang Dong

Marvin Cambell GBR 9.050 8.725 9.025 9.000 9.125 8.750 53.675

Zoltan Supola HUN 8.975 8.050 9.400 9.300 9.425 7.850 53.000

Competing in the McDonald's American Cup this year were athletes from Belarus, Canada,

China, Cuba, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Hungary, Israel, Italy, Japan, Mexico, Romania, Russia, Spain, Ukraine and the United States.

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PRELIMI ALL·AR D

RESULTS

WOMEN # Name Country Vault Bars Beam Floor Total I. Dominique Dawes USA 9.750 9.350 9.900 9.825 38.825 2. El ena Pisku n BLR 9.675 9.775 9.700 9.650 38.800 3. Ulia Podkopayeva UKR 9.562 9.625 9.725 9.775 38.687 4. Elodie Lussac FRA 9.562 9.575 9.700 9.700 38.537 5. Larissa Fontaine USA 9.725 9.475 9.700 9.425 38.325 6. Qiao Va CHN 9.262 9.475 9.800 9.175 37.712

• jennie Thompson USA 9.475 9.425 9.250 9.500 37.650 7. Andrea Molnar HUN 9.600 9.375 9.225 9.225 37.425 8. Vasso Tsavdaridou GRE 9.487 9.725 9.075 9.025 37.312 9. Simona Amanar ROM 9.300 9.200 9.350 9.425 37.275

10. Annia Portuondo CUB 9.650 9.300 8.950 9.350 37.250 II. Maya Shanil SR 9.562 9.625 9.100 8.450 36.737 12. Marilou Cousineau CAN 9.262 9.425 8.350 9.300 36.337

• Amanda Borden USA 7.937 9.700 9.675 8.975 36.287 13. Elena Lebedeva RUS 9.587 8.800 9.025 8.800 36.212

• Tanya Maiers USA 8.612 9.225 9.000 8.825 35.662 14. Risa Sugawara jPN 9.362 8.425 8.Q25 9.325 35. 137

Shannon Miller USA 9.625 (injured)

• indicates that only the top two U.S. athletes could advance to the all-around finals - Miller earned a 9.625 on vault and did not compete on the other three events due to a pull in her abdominal muscle.

MEN # Name Country FX H R V PB HB Total I. john Roethlisberger USA 9.550 9.250 9.575 9.200 9.425 9.450 56.450 2. Vitaly Scherbo BLR 8.875 9.225 9.450 9.175 9.750 9.525 56.000 3. Chainey Umph rey USA 9.225 8.825 9.625 9.175 9.550 9.300 55.700 4. Wang Dong CHN 9.200 9.175 9.375 9.150 9.250 9.075 55.225 4. Rustam Sharipov UKR 9.125 9.225 9.550 8.800 9.550 8.975 55.225

• Scott Keswick USA 9.150 8.475 9.600 9.100 9.350 9.475 55.150 6. Oliver Walther GER 9.150 9.300 9.400 9.025 9.100 8.700 54.675 6. Zoltan Supala HUN 8.875 8.650 9.350 9.050 9.500 9.250 54.675 8. Marvin Campbell GBR 9.000 8.750 9.000 9.200 9.175 8.950 54.075 9. Norimasa Iwai JPN 8.975 8.225 9.375 9.325 9.075 8.525 53.500

10. Dan Burinca ROM 8.675 8.975 9.675 9.100 8.450 8.375 53.2S0 II. Anatoli Kurov RUS 9.200 7.800 9.550 9.250 8.150 8.950 52.900 12. Miguel Angel Garcia ESP 8.375 8.525 8.850 9.000 8.950 9.100 52.800 13. Carlo Luinil TA 8.625 8.750 8.575 8.550 8.875 9.050 52.425

• Drew Durbin USA 8.850 9.275 9.100 9.200 9.250 6.700 52.375 14. Francisco Lopez MEX 8.275 8.975 8.350 9.175 8.900 8.625 52.300

.indicates that only the top two U.s. athletes could advance to the all-around finals

MAY/ JUNE 1994 USA GYMNASTICS

What was it like competing in the McDonald's American Cup? It was fUn. I had never competed against seniors ljefore so I tried to go into the competition jusrthinking it was lik any other meet. I think I did pretty well, bu I fell on my beam dismount.

Wliat was the.-hest pari of event? The competition and meeting-the other gtjmnasts. I met Elodie Lussac from France. I think she'll be top gymnast in the future.

What's the hest part of heing a gymnast? Getting to go places. My favorite place is ustralia.

Who are your role models in the sport? Shannon Miller, Mary Lou, and Nadia Comaneci.

What's it like living in Oklahoma with your mom, away from your dad and 15-year-old hrother who are living in Dallas, Texas? My dad and brother come up about every other-weekend. It's about a three hour drive from Dallas to Oklahoma City,. In order to train at Dynamo Gymnastics this was what we had to ao.

What are your goals? I'm going senior this year so my goal is to make the senior national team. I can't qualify to World Championships because I'm not old enough, but that's my goal in the future.

1:1 USA GYMNJlSrlCS MAY/JUNE 1994

Bam: July 1, 1974 Age: 19 Hometown: Columbus, Ohio Club: Ohio State University Coaches: Miles Avery and Peter Kormann Height: 5'1" Weight: 115 lbs. SchoollYear: Ohio State University/ Freshman Favorite Event: High bar because it's fast and doesn't stop Hobbies: In his spare

. he enjoys " ... ,"'" .... basketball

TV

by RamOl1l1a Robinson

What was it like competing in McDonald's American Cup? It was a great experience being with the older guys on the team. And being on the same floor with Vitaly Scherbo, after watching him at the Olympics, was incredible! I really had a lot of fun at the event.

What was the best part of the event? For me, representing the U.S and competing with the other athletes were the highlights of the McDonald's American Cup.

Who are your role models? Jason Whitfield is my role model because we did so much together and he was always one step ahead of me. I also used to watch Lance Ringnald when I was little. He is another role model of mine because he was the youngest U.S. men's competitor when he went to the Olympics in 1988.

What is it like competing for hoth Ohio State University and USA Gymnastics? Competing for Ohio State has given me a lot more experience in competition because we have so many meets. It is also more of a team experience at Ohio State. For instance, at the recent Big Ten Championships I didn't worry at all about myself; I was only concerned about the team. (Durbin's concern and effort paid off-Ohio State won the competition while Durbin won the all­around, pommel horse and parallel bars and placed within the top six on floor exercise, rings and vault.) I'm very proud to compete for USA Gymnastics. Competing for one's country is the best experience I can think of. It's not too hard to compete for both

Ohio State and USA Gymnastics since you know both schedules far enough in advance to make everything work out.

What are your goals? I would like to make it to the 1996 Olympics. Right now I want to benefit my team the best that I can and win the NCAA Championships.

Favorite food: Spaghetti Favorite music: Country Favorite color: Blue

USA GYMNASflCS D

AMERICAN SIC WORLD IONSHIPsrll~I S

S hannon Miller, Dominique Dawes, Larissa Fontaine and Amanda Borden are packing their bags for the 1994 World Championships in Brisbane, Australia, April 19-24.

The top women gymnasts in the U.s. competed March 25-26 in Orlando, Fla., at the University of Central Florida Arena in the American Classic competition-a National Team re-ranking event as well as the qualifier for the 1994 World Championships.

The World Championships Team includes: Dawes from Gaithersburg, Md.; Fontaine from Deerfield, Ill.; BOTden from Cincinnati, Ohio; and Miller from Edmond, Okla. Miller did not compete at the American Classic because, according to the Selection Procedures, she was waived onto the team due to her performance at the 1994 McDonald's American Cup.

MISSING FACES AT

AMERICAN CLASSIC ~&T,lt'iAS'lCSrtI01DC DA~181Jl1

Kern Strug is recuperating from a torn stomach muscle. She's back to training and hopes to compete in the 1994 Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships this Au­gust.

MicbclIc Campi fractured three vertebrae while working on bars in her gym in Sacra men to only three days before the American Classic. Campi spent 10 days in the hospital and underwent surgery to stabilize her back. She's already up and walking and doing about an hour of light weight training each day.

On behalf of the entire gymnastics family, we wish both Strug and Campi quick recoveries.

/ "Amanda did eveTytl-ring sl1.e was

supposed to do. Sbe pel{onned to tbe

best of bel' ahJity and bad only one mistaI~e on

flOOT wben sIle stepped out of homlds. I couldn't

bave aslzecl fOT ber to do more. sbe was very

focused."

-Mary Lee Tracy, Hartlen 's coacl,

] UNIORREsULTS ;; Name Vault 8m Beam Floor Total W"gbt,d

I Donielle Thomp;;on (0 9.175 9.325 8.875 9.1SO 36.525 41830 Colorado Aerial5 (0) 9AOO 9.-1-.;0 9.300 9.575 37.725 30.180

nolO

I KatieTek (0 9.125 9.225 9.125 9.350 36.825 +1.190 Great Lal't."S Gym. (0) 9.200 9.075 9.350 9.650 37.275 29.820

7+.010

3 Kri~v PO"ell (0 9.225 9. ISO 8.900 8.675 35.9SO 41140 Colo~Jo Aerial~ (0) 9.525 9.525 8.875 9.475 37.400 29.920

73.060

..J. Dominique Moreanu (C) 9.125 9.075 9100 9.0SO 36.450 41740 Karolyi's Gym. (0) 9.325 8.900 9.300 8.775 36.300 29.040

72.780

5 ~ I ina Kim (0 8.875 8.:;00 9.300 8.4-..;0 35.125 42. ISO DynallloGym. (0) 9.175 9.450 9.000 9.325 37A,;o .19.960

71.110

6 ,I\.n,,,, Med.1 (e) 8.TiS 8.925 9.175 8.450 35.325 42.390 American T wrner;;; (0) 9.27" 9.375 9.075 8.830 36.575 29.260

71.6..;0

7 ~Ian" ileth Arnold (0 9.2SO $AOO 8.7SO $.700 35.100 ~2.120

Flip~ Gymn.1rtics (01 9.350 9.025 8.975 9A25 36.TiS 29.~20 71.540

8 Kri:"ien Malone)' (0 8.800 8.300 8.725 8.7"0 34.575 ~1.49O

p"kc«c; 10) 9.300 9.225 9.550 9.~75 37.550 30.0~0

71.530

9 Rate" T oma..oek (q 9.175 8.200 8.3..;0 8.750 34.475 ~1.370

G}~n-XL (0) 9.325 8.750 9.100 9500 36.675 29.340 70.710

10 ~Ioni{'a Flamnk'f (q 8.875 8m5 8.675 8.525 35.050 42.060 Cypre--.:: Academy (0) 8.900 9.525 8.825 7.900 35.1SO 28.120

70.180

II Andrea Pickeru Ie) 9.200 8.650 7.925 SA25 34.200 ~1.040 C}'Pre--~ AcaJcm} (01 9.175 9.225 8.825 9.100 36.32.5 29.060

70.100

12 KristCllJcIL::en (0 9.100 8.550 7.900 8.425 33.975 40.770 Parkc(t~ (01 9.300 9.400 8.150 9.000 35.SSO 28.680

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SENIOR RESULTS Name y,ult Bm

Dominique Dawes (Cj 9.575 9.625 Hill",An;'e1s (01 9.900 9.900

2 Am,,,d, llonle" (Cj 9.200 8.800 Cincinnati G}rm. (O) 9.475 9.775

LlI'U:.a Fontaine (Cj 9.275 9.575 American Acad. (O) 9.850 9.700

Kell .. D,,;, (C) 9.525 9.~00 American Twister.; (O) 9A25 9.500

5 Jennie TllOmpson (Cj 8.850 8.525 DynamoG)'lI1. (O) 9.~25 9AOO

Marianna Webster (Cj 9.375 9.075 Dynamo Gym. (O) 9.350 9.+25

Soni MedUlla (C) 9.150 9125 DynallloGym. (O) 9.+50 9.575

Kri:.-tinMcDcmlOll (C) 9.225 9.380 p"j"tles (O) 9.475 9.+50

Sarah Cain (C) 9.+75 8.925 Grand islaml T ,,~ster.s (O) 9800 9.550

10 AmyCllOw (Cj 9.025 9.250 W",y.lley (O) 9AOO 9.375

IJ ~I'rlh, Grubbs (Cj 9.125 9.300 p.rkeHe; (O) 9.550 8.675

12 R"hei Rochelli (C) 9.175 9.350 CypJ'l'Si Academ}. (O) 9.-150 9.000

13 Samantha l'o.lullleman (C) 9.075 8.950 Cincinnati Gym. (O) 8.875 8.775

14 SUIIlIllCT Reid (C) 8.875 8.825 Flip:; Gymnastics (O) 9500 9.000

'This is defnutely the best I've ever competed.

Tlus was a great day for me."

-Lu-is~a Fontaine

]\ Iiller did not compete at the An1.erican Classic

because, according t o the Selection Procedmes,

sl1.e was waived ont o tl1.e team due to I1.er

pel{onnance at tl1.e 199J r.lcDonald's

American Cup.

Be"" Floor Tot.! Weighted ;: Name

9.700 9.650 38.550 ~6.26O 15 j,ycie PI"lp; (C) 9.875 9.475 39.150 31.320 Cincinnati Gym. (O)

T1.5S0

9.575 9.625 37.200 ~.~O 15 Tanya Maiers (Cj 9.750 9550 38.550 30.840 Dynamo ~rm. (O)

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Dawes and Roethlisberger finished the event with a 57.825, tied with the pair and defending champions from Belarus, Elena Piskun and Vitaly $cherbo. First place was decided by the highest individual event score, which was Dawes' 9.90 on bars.

"My prediction came true, Dom pulled us through," said Roethlisberger. "I knew she was going to be there. I was the variable in the pair, she's justa rock."

Dawes added, "No way, this is 50-50!"

$cherbo was not pleased with the results. "Of course I was disappointed," he said. "It was bad judging, like always."

When asked his thoughts on $cherbo's comments, Roethlisberger said, "I've been upset by scores I've received in Europe, but it comes down to you having to hit the sets and do the best you can. If you worry about the judging, it's a losing battle. You'll just get frustrated ."

Ukraine's Lilia Podkopayeva and Rustam Sharipov took third with 57.60.

Each of the U.s. athletes performed well in the first round af competition, placing among the top eight pairs; however, only two pairs were allowed to advance to round two. Amanda Borden and Chainey Umphrey placed second in the first round of competition. The pair finished fourth after the secand round of competition, but only the top three pairs advanced to the final round.

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5. lithe format olthe 1995 Pan American Games is Optional only competition, then the selection ranking will be deter­mined from Optional only scores (4 events).

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7. According to the United States Olympic Committee Technical Regulations, seven (7) gymnasts is the official team size.

8. The configuration of the Pan American Team will be the top four (4) Seniors and the top (3) Juniors (who will be 14 years old in 1995) according to the procedures listed in 3 or 4. Ties for the 4th place Senior and the 3rd place Junior slots will be broken according to the FIG Technical Regelment.

9. Replacement of a team member will occur only due to serious injury or ill­ness as certified by a USOC physician. Alternates will be selected in rank order (see 3 & 4), Senior replacing Senior and Junior replacing Junior.

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for March 25-26,1994 in Orlando, Florida.

2. The U.S. Classic is scheduled for August 5-7,1994 in Palms Springs, California.

B. The 1994 Individual and All-Around World Championships Team Members are automatically qualified into the 1994 U.S. Championships.

e. The 1994 U.S. Championships are sched­uled August 24-27, 1994 in Nashville, Tennessee.

D. The All-Around scores for the American Classic, U.S. Classic, U.S. Champion­ships, and the World Championships Trials will be determined by combining Elite Compulsory Exercise All-Around score (60 percent) with Optional Exer­cise All-Around score (40 percent) to get the combined Total AII·Around Score. Competition III Rules will be used for the All-Around competition, with the exception olthe Vaulting event, which will use Competition II Rules.

E. Based on the Total All· Around results from the 1994 U.S. Championships [com­bined compulsory (60 percent) and op­tional (40 percent)], the top sixteen (16) gymnasts will qualify into the Final World

Championships Trials. TIes for 16th place will not be broken. Petitions will be in addition to this 16. There are no replace­ments for qualified athletes who are un­able to compete.

F. Injury petitions to the U.S. Champion­ships will be accepted for consideration by the Elite Technical Committee (ETO for 1993-94 National Team Members only according to the procedures as listed on page 79 in the Women's Rules and Policies book.

II. Final World Championships Trials A. The Final World Championships Trials

are scheduled for October 21-23,1994 (site to be determined).

B. Petitions to the Final World Champion­ships Trials will be accepted for consid­eration by the Elite Technical Commit­tee (ETC). Injury, illness, or represent­ing the USA in an international compe­tition during the same time period as U.S. Championships only shall consti­tute proper support for such a petition.

III. Team Selection A. The All-Around scores from the Final

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B. If either or both of the top two (2) ranked gymnasts from U.S. Champion-

ships is injured after the U. S. Champi­onships or is ill at the time of the World Championships Trials, and her injury or illness is verified by a neutral doctor approved by the National Governing Body (NGB), and if her injury petition is then accepted, her U.S. Championship's Total AII·Around score will be multi­plied by 100 percent (10/10). The score will be entered into the AII­Around results prior to the start of the Final World Championships T rials. lithe petitioned gymnast's U.S. Champion­ship's score remains in the top five (5) in the Total All-Around [including tie(s) for fifth], she must then be cleared by a neutral doctor approved by the NGB before being placed on the team.

e. According to the FIG Technical Reglementand USA Gymnastics' policy, seven (7) athletes will constitute the official team.

D. Any athlete who wins an All-Around medal at the 1994 Individual World Championships held in Brisbane, Aus­tralia in April 1994 , will be placed onto the 1994 World Championships Team if she performs (without being judged or scored) eight events althe World Cham­pionships Trials.

E. Ties will be broken according to the FIG Technical Regelment.

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Lindsey Rogers Eugene, Oregon

Dear Lindsey, /' d love to say that I never get frustrated at the gym but it wouldn't be true. Getting frustrated can sometimes be a positive thing, It shows that you care about your perfor­mances. Set goals and remember that gym­nastics is not always easy. Some skills take longer to master than others, Don't give up; working through the hard times makes you a stronger person.

Dear Kim, You have put the dream in my heart to become a world-level gymnast. Your gymnastics tours and your perfor­mances have inspired me to reach out and try to achieve that goal. [ just wa nted to say thank you very much for helping me strive for perfection. Do you plan to have any more tours through Austin, Texas?

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DebbieTimmons Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Dear Debbie, Hilary and I have been able to remain close friends. She performs in the Gold Gymnastics Tours with me and lives rela­tively nearby, Although gymnastics is still a part of her life, Hilary has found a new sport, Last year, she started diving hop­ing to receive a future college scholarship.

She is really enjoying herself and fortu­nately doesn't hesitate to swing by my house with her new training pals.

Dear Kim, I'm six years old and a LevelS gym­nast. My sister, Bethany, and [attended Cedars Olympic Style Training Clinic on March 5. [ really enjoyed being with you. You are very lucky to ha ve Bela as your coach. He tells you the right things to do and spots better than anyone. Thank you for helping me wi th m y handstand on the beam. [ will take everything [ learned from you and Bela and use it for my train­ing at Angel's Gymnastics.

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Kim Zmeskal won three consecutive U.S. Championship titles, the World Championship title and contributed to the U.S.'s bronze medal in the team competition at the 1992 Olympic Games.

have Bela and Martha Karolyi as coaches. They certainly know gymnastics./' m glad that I could offer my help. Keep listening to your coaches, There are so many things you can learn!

Dear Kim, I'm 12 years old and in my last year of LevelS. How can [ s top shaking in the middle of competition on beam?

Lindsey Fasnacht Orange Park, Florida

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 1995 PAN AMERICAN GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES For Individual Competitors I. Qualification:

A. National Championships

1. All athletes must be USA citizens and registered athlete members with USA Gymnastics prior to the competition.

2. Qualification to the Rhythmic Gym­nastics National Championships is through two qualifying events which are open to all Level 9 & 10 rhythmic gymnasts in the United States and are scheduled to take place in April, 1994.

3. The 1994 Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships are

OUR PROGRAM INCLUDES:

SELECTION PROCEDURES

scheduled to take place in May 5-7,1994, at Hofstra University, Long Island, New York.

4. Based on the All-Around results from the 1994 National Champion­ships, the top ten (10) senior gym­nasts and top ten (10) junior gym­nasts, in rank order, will qualify into the Pan American Games Trials (Rhythmic Challenge).

B. Pam American Games Trials (Rhythmic Challenge)

1. The Final Trials for the 1995 Pan American Games are scheduled to take place in February 17-18,1995 in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

2. Competition at the Trials will be a two-day All-Around competition.

3. The judging panel will consist of nine (9) USA Brevet judges. The In­ternational judging rules and regu­lations will be followed.

II. Team Selection The Pan American Team will be named by rank order based upon the all-around results from the Trials com­petition.

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III. Petitions A. Injury and Illness Petitions are

evaluated by the Rhythmic Pro­gram Committee which is com­posed of elected athlete, coach and judge representatives.

B. Petitions to enter the Final Trials will be accepted for a gymnast un­able to compete in the National Championships because of injury or illness. Petitions are limited to the top six (6) nationally ranked gymnasts.

C. If a qualified gymnast is not able to compete in the Final Trials due to injury or illness, she may petition to be ranked in the overall Trials rank­ing only if she is one of the top three (3) USA nationally ranked gymnasts from 1994 Rhythmic Challenge or one of the top three (3) USA nation­ally ranked gymnasts from the 1994 National Championships.

1. An accepted petitioned gymnast un­able to compete in the Final Trials shall have her Pan American Final Trials ranking score determined by using her All-Around score from the All-Around Final Competition of the 1994 National Championships.

2. If the All-Around score of a peti­tioned gymnast places her in a posi­tion for Pan American Team mem­bership, verification of health sta­tus will be required from a USOC approved physician before gymnast is officially named to the team.

IV. The 1995 Pan American Games Team will be named immediately following the Trials competition.

V. A one week mandatory training camp will be held for the gymnasts immediately prior to departure for the Games. Training schedule to be determined by coaches.

VI. These procedures have been ap­proved by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes elected athlete representation.

VII. If an athlete who has been named to the Pan American Team is injured or ill prior to the Games and this injury or illness requires the athlete to withdraw from the team, the re­placement will be the next ranked athlete from the Trials.

VIII. Athletes will be assigned to start positions according to rank order from the Trials.

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GYM FOR SALE: 10,000 square foot ful~-equipped facility in fost-growing, fami~-oriented city. Success­ful, profitable business. High~ energeffc, dedicated person could take already healthy program to top. Great for husband/wife team. Established (400+) preschool-teams program. (Girls Levek 2-9, Boys dosses 6-7) Two opffons: Buy business and rentlleose facility from owner or BUY IT ALL (Excellent real estate investment). Owner expecffng 5e{ond child­ready to spend ffme at home. Serious inquiries ONLY by 6/15/94. Writeor call: SALE, 1686 Calhoun Rood, Greenwood, SC 29649.803--229-9742, after 9 pm.

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GYM FOR SALE: 6000 sq. foot facility is located in beautiful Upstate New York. This estab­lished gym is fully-equipped and offers both a recreational program and a competitive pro­gram with Levels 4-7. Expansion potential especially in the preschool program. Priced to sell. For information coli 914-336-8870.

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GYM FOR SALE: Growing recreational and large preschool program in historic Valley Forge, Pa. Lots of extras like our ball pit and "Pirate Boot" with cargo nels and slide. Favorable lease on 3000 sq. ft. facility, 250-300 stu­dents and growing. This is a great opportunity for a developmental instructor to own their own program or for a team coach who is looking for a strong class program on which to build a team. Serious inquiries only please. KGC, PO Box 7083, St. Davids, PA 19087. 215-688-8295.

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mental and dance programs-Good spotter­Strong technical knowledge-Enthusiastic team worker- Please send resume and references to Dan Jenkins, Pinnacle GymnasticsAcademy, 4626 Northpark Dr., Colorado Springs, CO 80918 or phone 719-528-8884.

SAN FRANCISCO AREA: Full and part-time po­sitions available. Level 1 through Level 10 instructor/ coach needed for beam and floor. Preschool hours are also available. Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time ben­efits include vacation and full medical. Send resume to: Gymtowne Gymnastics, Inc. 300 Piedmont, Suite 508, San Bruno, CA 94066 or call 415-589-3733.

EXPERIENCED GYMNASTICS COACH needed for both girls and boys program. Level 5 through Elite, boys team and recreational program positions are currently available in our desir­able Northern Virginia location. We seek a reliable and enthusiastic person!! Salary will be commensurate with experience. Please submit resume with salary history and refer­ences to: Karon Gymnastics, 5581 Guinea Rd., Fairfax, VA Attn: Milan Stanovich.

GYMNASTICS TEACHER/COACH-SOUTH­ERN NEW HAMPSHIRE. Education or Physi­cal Education degree required. Benefits pro­vided/salary negotiable. Send resume to Judy Shenk, Gymnastics Village, Caldwell Drive, Amherst, N H 03031.

HEAD COACH/PROGRAM DIRECTOR (Level 5-10). A great facility. This position is for a career minded person. Salary commensurate with experience, benefits included. Call or write: Pam Halker, Gold Medal Gymnastics, 1850 Manor Hill, Findlay, OH 45840, 419-425-4653 Office, 419-659-5789 Home.

ESTABLISHED STATE-OF-THE-ART GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER seeks multi-talented COACHES/ INSTRUaORS to work with all levels of program. Professional, experienced, motivated individuals preferred. For information contact Rick at World Cup Gymnastics, 170 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua, NY 10514. 914-238-4967.

GIRLS COMPETITIVE COACH-We have an im­mediate opening for a bright, energetic, experi­enced person to coach our girls competitive pro­gram for levels 5 thru ELITE. We offer a fully­equipped state-of-the-art 15,000 sq. ft. facility located in Beaumont, Texas. Beaumont is located just 80 miles east of Houston and 60 miles north of the Gulf of Mexico. The right individual will possess strong spotting skills with safety as a primary concern. The right person should also be able to provide a nurturing environment while maintaining a record of winning at competitions. This person will join our staff of 15 in a salaried, full -time position with an excellent salary com­mensurate with experience. This position will complement our current girls competitive pro­gram along with our boys, tumbling, cheerleading and preschool programs. If you feel that you have the experience and would like to talk further about this wonderful op­portunity please call 409-860-4001 and ask for Scott or send your resume to Beaumont GymnasticsAcademy, 7821 GladysAve., Beau­mont, TX 77706, attn: Scott.

IMMEDIATE OPENINGS FOR GIRLS HEAD COACH AND BOYS PROGRAM DIRECTOR-Rapidly growing gymnastics program in central Cali-

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fornia. GIRLS HEAD COACH Levels 4-10. Re­sponsibilities include running team program, setting up competitive schedule and managing other team coaches. Salary, insurance, paid vacation. Will help relocate. BOYS PROGRAM DIRECTOR. We have a rapidly growing boys program and need someone to set up boys team and coordinate boys program. Responsi­bilities include writing lesson plans and train­ing other instructors. Send resume to Central California Gymnastics Institute, 240 S. Cotta, Visalia, CA 93292 or call 209-732-7824.

EXPERIENCED BOYS GYMNASTICS COACH needed in the Houston, Texas area. New beau­tiful facility, equipment and program. Excel­lent pay and benefits. For more information call L080 Gymnastics Inc. 713-480-5626 and ask for Tami Richardson or fax resume 713-486-4486.

GIRLS COMPETITIVE COACH: Seeking an excep­tional, enthusiastic individual to coach and coor­dinate our girls competitive program located in southern California. Our ideal candidate will have extensive experience with training optional level gymnasts as well as compulsory level gym­nasts, be mature and have a strong under­standing of young athletes, needs and motiva­tions. Strong organizational and communica­tion skills a plus! Salary will vary with educa­tion and experience. Send resume with refer­ences to Monarchs Gymnastics, 5331 Derry Avenue, Suites C-H, Agoura Hills, CA 91301.

PRESCHOOL AND RECREATIONAL DIRECTORS: Gymnastics School 12 miles north of culturally rich Boston. Must be: Professional • Goal­Oriented • Team Player • Communicator • Growth-Oriented· Strong Supervisory Skills· Strong Organizational Skills • Strong Man­agement Skills • Able to Work with little or no Guidance • Program Promotional Skills • Marketing Skills • Computer literate a Plus. This opportunity is for DECISION MAKERS who want to MAKE A DIFFERENCE, within an orga­nization that is committed to Growth. New 7200 Sq. Ft. Facility. Contact: Earl McAllister II/President, 23 DraperSt., Woburn, MA 01801 617-937-8150.

INSTRuaOR/ COACH POSITION AVAILABLE: Es­tablished central New Jersey gymnastics school of 19 years seeks enthusiastic coaches/instructors to work with classes and teams girlslboys. Excel­lent working conditions, salary and benefits. For information contact LEONID, 239 Colby Place, Morganville, NJ 07751. 908-591-1554.

ASI GYMNASTICS-Dallas, Texas-Always seek­ing qualified and professional coaches in the areas of artistic gymnastics, preschool gymnas­tics, trampoline sports and cheerleading. Salary and benefits tops in the industry. Resumes or calls always welcome. 1317 E. Hwy. 80, Mesquite, TX 75150. 214-288-5510.

GIRLS COMPETITIVE COACH: Seeking enthusi­astic individual to coordinate our girls com­petitive program. Pre-team through Levell . Modern 16,000 sq. ft. fully-equipped facility. Three inground safety pits. Located in friendly Minot, NO, the "All-American City". Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send resume to: Gym Dandy's, Box 2147, Minot, NO 58701. 701-852-4585.

COACH FOR LEVEL 9/10 GIRLS: Qualities needed: ·Strong Spotter Bars, Tumbling, Vault,

• Good Technique, • Positive, Motivated, Ener­getic. Call or send resume to Feigley's School of Gymnastics (Bridgettes), 4475 S. Clinton Ave., South Plainfield, NJ 07080, 908-561-8888.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS NEEDED for pre­miere girls summer camp mid-June through mid-August. Also possibility of year-round po­sition. Camp Merri-Mac; Black Mountain, NC 28711 or call Spencer Boyd 704-669-8766.

Atlanta-BOYS TEAM COACHING POSITION AVAILABLE. We are located in Fayetteville, Georgia just south of Atlanta. Coach must have experience with upper level gymnasts as well as the ability to oversee progressive classes. Also looking for QUALIFIED CLASS COACHES. The salary is negotiable based on experience. Please send your resume to Gym South School of Gymnastics, 119 N. 85 Parkway, FayetteVille, GA 30214. 404-461-5528 or fax at 404-461-0955. FULL-TIME FEMALE SUPER COACH: Look up in the sky (of Connecticut) • It's Reliable • It 's Committed • It 's Enthusiastic • It's Safety Certified Super Coach! Kip Reed and Jerry Nelson are looking for a strong compulsory knowledged choreographer with 3-5 years coaching experience at the regional level to assist in the development of a strong Elite program. Other duties include classes, pre­team, TOPs, and levels 5-10. Salary and ben­efits commensurate with experience. Send resume and references to Kip or Jerry at Nelson's Gymnastic Center, 11 Overlook Dr., Hamden, a 06514 or call 203-281-1826.

TIRED OF MICKEY MOUSE COACHING? 20-year -old club in the vacation capital of the world, ORLANDO, FL is seeking a dedicated, organized Gymnastic Director/Head Coach for its competitive program thru Levell O. Must have strong optional coaching skills. Will also supervise the Recreational Director. Duties include organizing, planning, developing and supervising all programs. Meet Director expe­rience and/ or Judging credentials a plus. Sal­ary based upon experience. Yearly bonus pos­sible. Send resume/references to: Exec Direc­tor Y & S Club, 870 N. Hastings St., Orlando FL 32808407-299-4350.

Wanted EXPERIENCED GYMNASTIC COACH to handle recreational thru Level 8. Established business with approximately 300 class and team members. Come to the Midwest! Send resume to: Gymnastics, PO Box 5350, Sioux City, IA 511 02.

FULL-TIME POSITION: Looking for experienced girls coach Level 5-10 and boys competitive coach. Position also includes recreation classes and administrative time. Send resume: Deborah Destefani, 7604 EI Verano Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93309 or call 805-832-21 06.

COACHING OPPORTUNITY: Arctic Gymnas­tics Center in Anchorage, Alaska is currently seeking additional coaches for our Optional, Compulsory, and Developmental teams. Want a change? Consider a uniquely beau­tifullocation with a nice 18,000 s.f. facility, great staff and excellent gymnast poten­tial. We are looking for one coach who has choreography experience and for more coaches to work with all levels. The five-year­old gym is also seeking a person to head the rec. program. Confidential inquiries to Bruce

Blake at Arctic Gymnastics Center, 907-563-3330 or send fax to 907-561-1897.

COME CAMPING IN THE BERKSHIRES! Gymnastics instructors needed for warm, friendly, co·ed gen­eral summer camp in upstate NY. We are looking for applicants who can provide instruction and make gymnastics FUN for children ages 7-14. Prior teaching experience necessary. Dates are June 21 -August 20. For more information call Jay or Paul at 1-800-851-1164.

POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FULL OR PART-TIME GYMNASTIC COACHES/ INSTRUaORS. Must be able to work with all levels of program from preschool to competitive team. Experienced and serious inquiries only. Salary and benefits com­mensurate with experience. Send resume or call to-Moline Gymnastics Academy, 3102 29th St., Moline, IL 61265. 309-762-2789.

TWO POSITIONS. Team Spirit Starts With Great Coaches. Enjoy challenging coaching with a friendly staff in the finest gymnastics facility in Vermont. (1 ) TEAM COACH FOR LEVELS 5-9 and (2) DIRECTOR OF PRETEAM AND CLASS PROGRAMS. Strong technical background and good communications skills a must. Salary commensurate with experience. Submit re­sume with references to Dorothy Ogden, North­ern lights Gymnastics, 17 Olcott Dr., White River Junction, VT 05001.

FULL OR PART-TIME GIRLS GYMNASTICS COACH NEEDED. Must have experience coaching levels 1-10. The position to be filled is Floor/Beam choreographer but knowledge on all events is necessary at lower levels. Must be energetic, organized, highly motivated and fun to work with. Please submit resume with references to: Giguere Gymnastics, 148 Main St., Cherry Valley, MA 01611, Attn: Dave.

GYMNASTICS CAMP INSTRUaORS NEEDED FOR 1 OO-GIRLS ONLY SUMMER CAMP 1994 .. _ Need both male/ female coaches for camp ... Must havestrongspottingskills (FX, UB, V, BB) .. . Must have at least three years coaching experience ... Must be 21 years or older ... Excellent salary and room and board ... Must be responsible for campers ... Please contact Nancy or David af: Hope-fulls Gymnastics, 1004 4th St. East, South Point, OH 45680 614-377-3338 ... Camp runs from June to August (10 weeks) .. . Located on the Ohio River .. . Looking forward to hearing from you soon .. .

WE DARE YOU ... to find a more congenial work environment! Great kids (over 800), great facility (11 ,500 sq. It.) and great fun (18 staff members)! We are interviewing for two coaches who can teach ALL LEVELS from preschool to Levell O. We reward self-moti­vated individuals who can take charge and who thrive on "teaching" as much as "coach­ing". If you fit the profile, please send your resume to Wendy McGrath, MIDWEST ACAD­EMY OF GYMNASTICS, 29Wll0 Butterfield Rd., Warrenville, IL 60555 or call 708-393-6693. FaX# 708-393-6695.

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1994 Opal Cup, Calais, France; 2nd-Team, 3rd-ribbon, 4th-AA

1994 Rhythmic Challenge, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 2nd-AA (junior division)

1993 Coca-Cola National Championships, Colorado Springs, Colo.; 4th-AA & rope, 1st-ribbon, 5th-ball (junior division)

Righi: Lori Frederickson pidured allhe 1993 Coca­Cola Rhythmic Gymnaslics Nalional Championships

u.s. RHYTHMIC 'I'f:A.M CAPtURES SECOND PI·ACE AT

1994 OPAl· CUP By Ralllonna Robinson

The U.s. Rhythmic Gymnastics team captured second place, behind France, at the 1994 Opal Cup in Calais, France, on March 7. Caroline Hunt from Winnetka, Ill., and Lori Fredrickson from Sandwich, Ill., represented the U.S. at this competition. Both gymnasts train at Illinois Rhythmics in Lincolnwood, Ill, with their coach, Irina V dovets. Also competing, among other countries, were Belarus, Russia, Germany, Israel, Great Britain and Canada.

In event finals, each gymnast earned a third place medal, Hunt in the ball event with an 8.60 and Fredrickson in the ribbon with an 8.33. Hunt also finished fourth in the ribbon (8.43) and hoop (8.50).

The seventh International Rhythmic Gymnastics Tournament of Calais (Cup of the Opal) awarded numerous prizes and was integrated within the framework of festivities commemorating the official opening of the English Channel Tunnel, connecting France and England under the English Channel.

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Left: Caror ... Hunl pidured allhe 1993 Rhythmk Challenge

Scott Keswick and Sandy Knapp, two of the sile selection committee members, take in the sights in Boston including Cheers, the inspiralion for the hit television series.

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Partnership, continued, "Boston is a great sports town, and we will go to great lengths to ensure that the Olympic Trials and National Congress are a memorable event both for the city and the participants."

The 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Trials and National Congress will encompass the men's artistic competition, women's artistic competition, rhythmic gymnastics competition and the USA Gymnastics Congress, an annual convention attracting nearly 2,000 participants from across the U.s.

The schedule of events is as follows:

Rhythmic Competition June 25-26 Wong Center for Performing Arts

Men's Competition June 27 & 29 Shawmut Center

Women's Competition June 28 & 30 Shawmut Center

Congress June 29-July 1 Hynes Convention Center

Boston will receive many tangible benefits in its role as the host city. Based on an independent economic impact study done during the 1992 Olympic Trials, Boston should realize some $10 million in economic impact. The '92 figure does not include direct impact from the convention. Additionally, the host city will enjoy national media exposure via the NBC broadcasts and press con­tingent covering the event.

USA Gymnastics held a Bid City Seminar in August of 1993 to instruct cities on how to bid on a variety events including the Olympic Trials and National Congress. Some 52 cities were represented at the seminar and USA Gymnastics received bids from 15 cities for the 1996 Olympic Trials. These cities were narrowed to four with the seven-person site selection committee visiting all four before making its decision.

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