Gymnastics News
West Chester University vs. Rhode Island College
Hello Mancino MAT-ters Readers,
I’ll be on the road this weekend to attend a collegiate gymnastics competition. The Lady Rams (West Chester University of Pennsylvania) will host Rhode Island College this coming Saturday, February 20, 2010. The competition starts at 11:30a.m. and will be held on the WCU campus. Altough we support all collegiate gymnastics teams here at Mancino, I will be cheering for West Chester. I mean, c’mon…it’s my alma mater! Go Rams! Come join me and support the WCU Gymnastics Team.
Would you like Mancino to come support your team? Let me know when your competition is and I’ll try to fit it into my schedule. (julie@mancinomats.com)
NCAA Gymnastics Rankings
Well, Oklahoma is still undefeated, Alabama is still on top and Auburn beat Georgia for the first time in program history. We’re four weeks into Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics and it’s been very exciting thus far as predicted. Up to date rankings are below…
1.Alabama
2.Oklahoma
3.Florida
4.Utah
5.Oregon State
6.UCLA
7.Arkansas
8.Stanford
9.Georgia
10.Nebraska
Ladies, Start Your Engines
Women’s Collegiate Gymnastics begun in full force this past weekend. Over 30 teams took the floor for their 2010 Season Openers.
The No.1 Georgia Gym Dogs just squeezed out a win in front of over 10,000 screaming fans against No.7 Stanford, 195.150-195.050.
Courtesy of Knoef Brothers
Also, the Terps (Maryland) were bulldozed by the Tigers (LSU, No.6), 194.375-190.625.
Courtesy of Steve Franz
It looks like UCLA (No.5) means business this season after putting up five scores over 9.9 and fifteen over 9.8. The Bruins’ outstanding performance resulted in a win over No.2 Utah, 196.600-195.125.
Courtesy of http://uclabruins.com/sports/w-gym
The biggest upset of the weekend was the outcome of the Oklahoma (No.9) v. Florida (No.4) competition. The Sooners fought for every tenth and it proved to be energy well spent when they topped the Gators 196.250-195.275.
Courtesy of http://sonnersports.com/sports/w-gym
An interesting and exciting season is ahead of us! Expect some teams to be in the top 5 that we don’t usually see…
Technology Strides at Karolyi Ranch
Over the past week, a new state-of-the-art video system was installed at the U.S. Women’s National Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch. All that were involved (Steve Rybacki, Kathy Kelly and the U.S. Olympic Committee) in making this idea a reality are hoping that this will be an invaluable training aid for the coaches and gymnasts. There are two cameras stationed at each event for a total of eight. Once captured, the coaches/gymnasts will be able to view the footage on one of six-42″ plasma screen TVs. Each routine can be viewed in one of three ways; real time, slow motion or frame by frame. All of the footage can also be saved to view at a later date.
This new system will be put to the test at the next National Team Camp scheduled for late January, 2010.
Toyota International Gymnastics Competition Results
The U.S. Women brought back two medals from this weekend’s competition in Japan. The first day of competition was on Saturday, December 12th. Mackenzie Caquatto of Naperville Gymnastics earned the silver on the Uneven Bars with a score of 14.675. On the second day of competition (Sunday, December 13th), Kytra Hunter of Hill’s Gymnastics took home the bronze medal for her floor routine (14.150). Unfortunately, the men did not bring back any medals…better luck next time.
Below are the complete results.
December 12th
Men’s Events
Floor Exercise
(1) Kohei Uchimiua, Japan, 15.600, (2) Matthias Fahrig, Germany, 15.325, (3) Makoto Okiguchi, Japan, 15.250
Pommel Horse
(1) Zhang Hongtao, China, 16.250, (2) Prshanth Sellathurai, Australia, 15.900, (3) Krisztian Berki, Hungary, 15.400
Still Rings
(1) Yan Ming Yong, China, 15.900, (2) Konstantin Pluzhnikov, Russia, 15.525, (3) Yoo Won Chul, Korea, 15.375
Women’s Events
Vault
(1) Ekaterina Kurbatova, Russia, 14.012, (2) Jo Hyun Joo, Korea, 13.750,(3)Katarzyna Jurkowska, Poland, 13.162
Uneven Bars
(1) Koko Tsurumi, Japan, 15.100, (2) Mackenzie Caquatto, USA, 14.675, (3) Larrissa Miller, Australia, 14.650
December 13th
Men’s Events
Vault
(1) Eiichi Sekiguchi, Japan, 16.325, (2) Makoto Okiguchi, Japan, 16.100, (3) Marek Lysczarz, Poland, 15.787
Parallel Bars
(1) Wang Guanyin, China, 16.225, (2) Kazunito Tanaka, Japan, 15.675, (3) Adam Kierzkowski, Poland, 15.225
Horizontal Bar
(1) Tukuya Nakase, Japan, 15.775, (2) Kohei Uchimura, Japan, 14.425, (3) Philippe Rizzo, Australia, 14.400
Women’s Events
Balance Beam
(1) Yuko Shintake, Japan, 14.125, (2) Deng Linlin, China, 13.900, (3) Ekaterina Kurbatova, Russia, 13.875
Floor Exercise
(1) Kyoko Oshima, Japan, 14.275, (2) Koko Tsurumi, Japan, 14.200, (3) Kytra Hunter, USA, 14.150
Toyota International Gymnastics Competition
This coming weekend (Dec. 12th & 13th) is the Toyota International Gymnastics Competition in Toyota City, Japan. USA Gymnastics has selected the men and women who will represent our country and they are as follows:
MEN
-Alex Artemev (5280 Gymnastics)
-Alex Buscaglia (Stanford University)
-Tim Gentry (Stanford University)
WOMEN
-Kytra Hunter (Hill’s Gymnastics)
-Mackenzie Caquatto (Naperville Gymnastics Club)
Check back for results.
NCAA Gymnastics Championships Format Change
The NCAA announced its decision to honor the request made by the National Association of Collegiate Coaches to change the format of the National Championships. There were two changes proposed, but only one of them was accepted. The new rule is to drop the “Super Six” and allow only the top 4 teams (top two from each session) to advance to the finals. This new format will appropriately be called, “Four on the Floor”. The other rule change that was submitted was to count all 6 scores on each event. As we all know now, 6 perform and 5 scores count. This new rule would allow absolutely no wiggle-room. Every gymnast would have to “hit” in order for their team to have a legitimate run at the title. This was not passed, but has already been resubmitted to the committee.
Because of the new “Four on the Floor” style, the competition length will be shortened quite a bit resulting in a more primetime TV slot. NCAA Gymnastics needs outside recognition and support and hopefully these efforts will be successful in attracting more fans to the sport.
Look for the new format to debut in 2011.
Women's World Team Decided
….and the final four are: Bridget Sloan, Ivana Hong, Rebecca Bross and Kayla Williams. We’re ready for the World Championships! Remember, the event is from October 13th-18th and will be televised from the o2 in London (future host of the 2012 Olympics). Can’t wait!
One Step Closer…
The first of two selection camps for the 2009 Women’s Gymnastics World Championships Team concluded this past weekend. The event will be held in London, England from October 13th-18th. The final selection camp will be September 30th-October 4th at the U.S. Women’s National Training Center in Huntsville, TX. Only four gymnasts will be picked to represent the U.S.A. at the upcoming competition.
The ten gymnasts that have been chosen to join the second selection camp are as follows:
1) Jana Bieger
2) Rebecca Bross
3) Mackenzie Caquatto
4) Ivana Hong
5) Kytra Hunter
6) Chellsie Memmel
7) Samantha Peszek
8) Bridget Sloan
9) Cassandra Whitcomb
10) Kayla Williams
The 2009 World Championships Team will be constructed from four of the above gymnasts. Who do you think will get a spot?
National Gymnastics Day- 9/12/2009
Get ready for the 10th Annual National Gymnastics Day! Over the past 10 years, this event has raised over $1 million for the Children’s Miracle Network through the Tyson Fitness Challenge. The program encourages physical fitness by focusing on four major components: cardiovascular exercise, strength, training and nutrition. Numerous activities are held on this special day. Click here to see what’s happening in your area. Get out and support the cause!
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