A Celebration of USAG New Jersey 2020 Graduating Seniors was held at At. Thomas Aquinas High School on July 18th. 29 Seniors were able to attend. View the Celebration Video at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uoek47rvswm7169/AAAGQxK_Mj82mGuzFoGOTUMRa?dl=0
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Handstand Against Hunger
Several New Jersey Clubs participated in Food Drive 2020 called “Handstand Against Hunger” which was sponsored by USAG-NJ. A Big Thank You to all participants!
Meet Madison Abel – 2020 Graduating Senior
Madison Abel/Level 10Action GymnasticsCoaches: Magda During, Bob Farrell and TatianaHome Town: Marlboro, NJParents: Kathy and Dan AbelMadison plans to attend Quinnipiac University to participate in the Finance, 3+1 Dual-Degree Master’s Program Academic Achievements:4.6 GPA.Graduated in the Top 5% of the class.Permanent Honor Roll of Distinction – earned all A’s for 4 years.Member of the National…
NJ State Committee Election Info
New Jersey USA-Gymnastics is currently running State Committee elections. If you are a professional member in good standings and have not received and election ballot via email, please contact William Psiuk at billpsiuk@optimum.net for an official ballot. View candidates running for State Committee positions HERE
Meet Olivia Dunne – 2020 Graduating Senior
Olivia Dunne/Level 10ENA Gymnastics – ParamusCoaches: Craig and Jennifer ZappaHome Town: Hillsdale, NJParents: Katherine and DavidOlivia plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in Communications Gymnastics Achievements:Level 4, Level 6, Level 8, Level 10 State Record HolderRecipient of the USAGNJ Gymnast of the Year Award Former USA National Team MemberWon the Team Gold Medal for…
Meet Christiana Thompson – 2020 Graduating Senior
Christiana Thompson/Level 10TNT Elite GymnasticsCoaches: Todd Wise, Christine Fennell & Tom KrupaHome Town: Clementon, NJParents: Rikkia Thompson & Darrell ThompsonChristiana plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Public Relations Academic Achievements:NHS since the 11th GradeGraduated with Honors Gymnastics Achievements:Won 1st at 2015 Regionals, and 2nd all around.Attended 2015 Nationals Words of Wisdom:If you have…
Meet Emily Rodriguez – 2020 Graduating Senior
Emily Rodriguez/Xcel PlatinumGiant Gymnastics of SpartaCoaches: Margaret Witt & Anthony RussoHome Town: Stillwater, NJParents: Richard Rodriguez & Millie RodriguezEmily plans to attend Roger Williams University to major in Civil Engineering Academic Achievements:Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Beam State Champion 2019 Words of Wisdom:Be the girl who decides to go for it.
Meet Courtney Morrison – 2020 Graduating Senior
Courtney Morrison/Level 10Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim and Jaime BurkheiserHome Town: Colts Neck, NJParents: Jim and Ilene MorrisonCourtney plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Health Sciences Academic Achievements:Honor Roll StudentAcademic Scholarship to Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Achievements:Level 9 Regional QualifierLevel 10 Regional QualifierMember of Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Team Words…
Virtual Region 7 Prep Camp
2020 Region 7 Pre-Season Prep-Virtual No equipment needed! July 18, 2020 Featuring:Alonzo Ruffin: Running DrillsJoy Umenhofer: Trampoline Drills Toby Towson: Dance Lindsey Stancil: Bar Shaping Nic Tolley: Yurchenko Drills Tami Harrison: Beam Complex Lori Dexter: Yoga/Flex Lauren Kramer: Conditioning Dr. Patricia Lally: Sports Psyche Who: USA Gymnastics Region 7 Women’s JO Levels 8-10Where: Virtual via Zoom –…
Meet Gabriella Donnelly – 2020 Graduating Senior
Gabriella Donnelly/Level 9Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime and JaimeHome Town: Ocean, NJParents: Jennifer & ChrisGabriella plans to attend Quinnipiac University to major in Business Academic Achievements:Honor RollAcademic Excellence Award Spanish III Outstanding Achievement AwardLabrecque Leadership Institute Award Physical Education Awards Academic Scholarship to Quinnipiac University Gymnastics Achievements:Athletic Scholarship to Quinnipiac University for Acrobatics and Tumbling2017 Level 9 Regional Bars…
Meet Cydney Tornberg – 2020 Graduating Senior
Cydney Tornberg/Level 8 Go for the Gold GymnasticsCoaches: Tim Rajkumar and Anne MeadeHome Town: West Orange, NJParents: Roy Tornberg & Karen MerzonCydney plans to attend James Madison University to major in Business Management Academic Achievements:Honor Student all 4 years Words of Wisdom:Everything happens for a reason.
State Chairman Message to Parents
Click ABOVE to read the message from the USAG-NJ State Chairman to all NJ gymnast’s parents.
USAG Position on Racial & Social Justice
As a national sports federation, we believe we have a responsibility to use our platform to stand for what we value most. We deeply value the diversity in our community, and strive to create an environment that is more welcoming and inclusive. We need to embrace discussion of sensitive topics in order to do that. …
2020-2021 Season Registration Open
USA Gymnastics Membership Registration for the 2020-2021 Season is now open. Read all the details HERE
State Board Nominations Due 6/20/2020
It’s that time again to nominate someone for the NJ State Committee/Board. Brant Lutska has been re-elected as our SACC for the 2020 – 2022 season.Enclosed is a Nomination Form for each position available. Any and all pro member may be nominated for any position on the State Board that is in good standing. Nominee…
Remembering Kurt Thomas
World gold medalist and USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame member Kurt Thomas passed away on June 5, 2020 With sadness, we share the passing of 1976 Olympian and three-time World gold medalist Kurt Thomas on June 5. Kurt was a long-time member of the gymnastics community and, with his wife Beckie, owned and operated Kurt…
Meet Isabella Hu- 2020 Graduating Senior
Isabella Hu/Level 8Madison Area YMCA GymnasticsCoaches: Ellen Gavin, Christina Lopez, Vladimir Peleksic, Jackie Estrada & Sergio EstradaHome Town: Morristown, NJParents: Kelly Do & Vu HaIsabella plans to attend the University South Carolina to Biochemistry and Molecular Biology Academic Achievements:High Honor RollNational Honor SocietySpanish National Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements:YMCA National ChampionYMCA State ChampionYMCA Regional ChampionUSAG Level…
Safe Gym Reopening Guidelines
USA Gymnastics Member Club Considerations for a Safe Re-Opening