Congrats to both Jocelyn Moore/Arena and Hannah Loyim/North Stars for qualifying to and competing at the 2021 Nastia Liukin Cup in Indianapolis, IN in the Senior Division.The Nastia Liukin Cup featured 18 junior and 18 senior USA Gymnastics Women’s Development Program Level 10 gymnasts. Each qualified to compete through performances at a series of 12…
Month: February 2021
Meet Brooke McNamara – 2021 Graduating Senior
Brooke McNamara/Level 10Head Over Heels GymnasticsCoaches: Sonny Smoljan and Toni BordenHome Town: Howell, NJParents: Susan and JosephBrooke plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Exercise Science Academic Achievements:National Honors Society4.0+ GPA Gymnastics Achievements:Level 9 Eastern National Qualifier 2x Level 10 Regional Qualifier Words of Wisdom: Push yourself because no one is going to…
Meet Anna Pagliaro – 2021 Graduating Senior
Anna Pagliaro/Level 10Head Over Heels GymnasticsCoaches: Sonny Smoljan and Toni BordenHome Town: Freehold, NJParents: Megan and MichaelAnna plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Kinesiology Academic Achievements:National Honors Society4 years honor roll 4.0+ GPA Latin National Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements:9 Eastern Nationals Qualifier 2x Level 10 Regionals Qualifier JO Nationals Qualifier Words of Wisdom:Don’t let the hard days…
2021 Coaches’ Handbook Updated
The 2021 Coaches’ Handbook has been updated with the current meet schedule.*Note: The Meet/Event Schedule linked on the website is always the most current. The Coaches’ Handbook is usually only updated once and that occurs pre-season.
2021 State Championships Summary
2021 USAG-NJ State Championships kick off on March 27th. 2021 Qualification Requirements: Levels 8, 9 & 10 need one in-state AA score of a 33. Levels 2 through 7 need two in-state AA scores of a 32.Xcel (all divisions) need two in-state AA scores of a 32. 2021 State Championship Schedule, Hosting Clubs & Entry Fees:…
USAG-NJ Gym Store is Stocked
The New USAG-NJ Gym Store is up and running and stocked with 2021 State Championship gear.All profits go to the USAG-NJ Athlete’s Fund.Enjoy Free Shipping to the U.S. when you spend $35+ at the store.Check it out HERE and support NJ gymnastics.
Meet Summer Simpkins – 2021 Graduating Senior
Summer Simpkins/Level 10Will-Moor GymnasticsCoaches: Kim Bonus, Jeannie Kane, John Ramirez, Alberto IriarteHome Town: Audubon, NJParents: Tricia and Shawn SimpkinsSummer plans to attend the University of New Hampshire and major in Veterinary Technology Academic Achievements:Multiple Principal Honors4 Years Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:2017: Level 9 Regionals 2nd on Floor 2017: Level 9 National Qualifier 2019: After a torn ACL and…
Meet Makayla Green – 2021 Graduating Senior
Makayla Green/Level 10Bright Stars Gymnastics AcademyCoaches: Lexi Matus, Maribeth Mrugalski, Bonnie PetittHome Town: Mays Landing, NJParents: William and Malika GreenMakayla plans to attend the University of Illinois to major in Biology Academic Achievements:National Honor SocietyHigh Honor RollDistinguished Varsity Scholar4.0+ GPASumma Cum Laude Gymnastics Achievements:2x Level 10 JO National Qualifier2x Level 10 JO Regional Qualifier2019 Level…
Meet Adrianna Runko – 2021 Graduating Senior
Adrianna Runko/Level 10Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim, Jaime Berkheiser, Donna Tirrell & Ali FilosaHome Town: Howell, NJParents: Lori and AaronAdrianna plans to attend college and major in Biology/ Doctorate of Physical Therapy Academic Achievements:National Honors Society Member 2019-2020National Honors Society Vice President 2020-20214.275 GPA Gymnastics Achievements:Level 9 States 2018- 3rd place Uneven Bars, 4th place Floor,…
Meet Sierra Muns – 2021 Graduating Senior
Sierra Muns/Level 10Atlantic Coast GymnasticsCoach: Darlene BlankHome Town: Sicklerville, NJParents: Lilibeth and Tyrone MunsSierra plans to attend Texas Women’s University and major in Education Academic Achievements:NHS Timber Creek NJ DECA Chapter President Honor RollPrincipal’s List Gymnastics Achievements:2018 Eastern National Floor Champion2019 JO National Qualifier Words of Wisdom:Purpose fuels passion.
Meet Emma Fidacaro – 2021 Graduating Senior
Emma Fidacaro/Level 8Shields GymnasticsCoaches: Amanda & DavidHome Town: Flemington, NJParents: Amy & John FidacaroEmma plans to attend college and major in Biology-Genetics Academic Achievements:National Honors Society Words of Wisdom:Live everyday to the fullest.
Meet Rosemary Sabo – 2021 Graduating Senior
Rosemary Sabo/Level 9Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim, Jaime Berkheiser, Donna Tirrelll, Ali FilosaHome Town: Howell, NJParents: Cathy and MikeRosemary plans to attend college and is currently undecided on a major Academic Achievements:National Honor Society 4.2 GPAPeer LeaderSADDKey Club Honor Roll throughout High School Gymnastics Achievements:2015 Level 4 States 2nd AA and Vault 2015 Level 5 States 2nd Bars 2017 Level…
Meet Kendall Jelliff – 2021 Graduating Senior
Kendall Jelliff/Xcel DiamondEpic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim, Jaime Berkheiser, Donna Tirrelll, Ali FilosaHome Town: Brick, NJParents: Carleen and ScottKendall plans to attend college and is currently undecided on a major Academic Achievements:Distinguished Honor Roll4.0 GPAItalian National Honor Society Peer Leader
USAG-NJ Gym Shop is Open
USAG-NJ now has a Gym Store stocked with 2021 State Championship shirts, hoodies, mugs and posters.We also have items that will allow you to show your support for New Jersey gymnastics.All profits from the store will go to the USAG-NJ Athletes Fund.Enjoy Free Shipping to the U.S. when you spend $35+ at this shop. Note:…
Meet Sidney Johnson – 2021 Graduating Senior
Sidney Johnson/Level 10MAGMA GymnasticsCoaches: John Min & Makenzey ShankHome Town: Somerset, NJParents: Patricia Jones-Johnson, Karl JohnsonSidney plans to attend college and major in Business Management Academic Achievements:National Honors SocietyPrincipals List Gymnastics Achievements:2010 Y Bronze All Around2012 Y Gold All Around2014 USAIGC Gold AA States2016 Y States AA Platinum2017 Y States AA Platinum2019 USAIGC AA States2019…
Meet Madelyn Baxter – 2021 Graduating Senior
Madelyn Baxtor/Level 10Top Flight Gymnastics AcademyCoach: Sydne PowersHome Town: Bridgewater, NJParents: Michelle Baxter and Duke BaxterMadelyn plans to attend college and major in Kinesiology or Exercise Science Academic Achievements:Honor Roll all four yearsAP Scholar AwardNational Honors Society MemberNational Girls and Women in Sports Honoree Words of Wisdom:“It’s okay to be scared, but it is not…
Meet Ciana Rios – 2021 Graduating Senior
Ciana Rios/Level 10Star Bound Gymnastics AcademyCoaches: Lisa Battavio, Lori Reiger, Corrine Tarver, Clint CarrollHome Town: Vineland, NJParents: Maria and Juan RiosCiana plans to attend Southern Connecticut State University to major in Health Science Academic Achievements:4 Years Honor Roll3.75 GPA Gymnastics Achievements:Committed to Southern Connecticut State University2019 Bar State Champion2019 Second Place All Around Words of…
Meet Brianna Dorr – 2021 Graduating Senior
Brianna Dorr/Level 10Top Flight GymnasticsCoach: Sydne PowersHome Town: Hampton, NJParents: Brian and SusanBrianna plans to attend college and major in Physical Science Academic Achievements:Honor RollNational Honor Society Member National Social Studies Honor Society Member GPA 3.9North Hunterdon Highschool Gymnastics- M.V.P Award (2018 and 2019) Gymnastics Achievements:2013 NJ State Champion (Level 4)2014 NJ State Champion (Level 4)2015 NJ…