Erin Howell is a Level 10 athlete training at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics where she is coached by Joe Catrambone and Darlene Blank. She resides in Egg Harbor Township, NJ with her parents John and Donna Howell. In the fall, Erin plans on attending the Brown University to major in Economics/Finance. Academic Achievements: National Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements: 2014 Level 9 Eastern…
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Meet Taylor Jackson – 2016 Graduating Senior
Taylor Jackson is a Level 9 athlete training at Devlin Gymnastics where she is coached by Jaime S, Jaime B, Donna, Ali, Kaitlyn, Lindsay, Joe, Christina, Mary P, Jaime M, Mary M and Mike M. She resides in Eatontown, NJ with her parents Meg and Wade Jackson. In the fall, Taylor plans on attending Springfield College to attain a Health Science/Doctorate of…
Meet Jillian Dean – 2016 Graduating Senior
Jillian Dean is a Level 8 athlete training at Aeon Fitness and Gymnastics where she is coached by Kristin Welsh and Matt Eyerkuss. She resides in River Vale, NJ with her parents Kim and Eddie Dean. In the fall, Jillian plans on attending college to major in Business. Academic Achievements: Graduating Gymnastics Achievements: High School sectional winner & state qualifier,…
Meet Carli Block – 2016 Graduating Senior
Carli Block is a Level 9 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Sonny Smoljan & Toni Borden. She resides in Morganville, NJ with her parents Hope and Ken Block. In the fall, Carli plans on attending college to major in Political Science. Academic Achievements: National Honor Society Youth Advisory Council Principal’s Honor Roll Gymnastics…
Meet Sarah Pallay – 2016 Graduating Senior
Sarah Pallay is a Level 10 athlete training at Paramount Gymnastics where she is coached by Christina Rhodes and Ben Dungee. She resides in Hillsborough , NJ with her parents Laura and Gary Pallay. In the fall, Sarah plans on attending college to major in Psychology. Academic Achievements: Member of National Honors Society, Italian Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements: Level 9 regional and Eastern…
Meet Madison Fisher – 2016 Graduating Senior
Madison Fisher is a Level 9 athlete training at TNT Elite Gymnastics where she is coached by Todd Weiss, Tom Krupa and Chris Fennel. She resides in Mantua, NJ with her parents Greg and Kim Fisher. In the fall, Madison plans on attending the University of Arkansas to major in Biology. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements: Greatest achievements…
Meet Ava Watkins – 2016 Graduating Senior
Ava Watkins is a Level 10 athlete training at TNT Elite Gymnastics where she is coached by Todd Weiss, Tom Krupa and Chris Fennel. She resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with her parents Paul and Andrea Watkins. In the fall, Ava plans on attending the University of New Hampshire. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll all 4 years Gymnastics Achievements: 2011…
Meet Kelsey Dwyer – 2016 Graduating Senior
Kelsey Dwyer is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Sonny Smoljan & Toni Borden. She resides in Old Bridge, NJ with her parents Angela and Joseph Dwyer. In the fall, Kelsey plans on attending Brookdale College to major in Athletic Training. Gymnastics Achievements: Level 7 and 8 Regional qualifier, Level…
Level 4 States 2016 – Results
Level 4 States were hosted by Northern Elite Gymnastics at on February 20/21st. Congrats to the 2016 Team Champions – Bright Stars Gymnastics. 51 Clubs participated and 7 State Records were set. Well done everyone! 113.650 Bright Stars 113.350 US Gym II 113.075 Star Bound 112.875 MG Elite 112.800 Arena 112.800 Rising Stars 112.800 ENA Paramus Team Results Individual Results State…
Level 3 States 2016 – Results
Level 3 States were hosted by Rettig’s Gymnastics at Montclair High School on February 13/14th. Congrats to the 2016 Team Champions – Atlantic Coast Gymnastics. 43 Clubs participated and 7 new State Records were set. Well done everyone! 115.125 Atlantic Coast 113.950 Bright Stars 113.425 Rainbow 113.275 US Gym II 113.225 Devlin 112.925 Head Over…
Sad News
It is with great sadness that we share the news of the passing of Doug Synol, husband of Bonnie Synol, (Region 7 Judging Director) and father of Alyssa and Vinnie. The wake will take place Thursday, Feb. 11 from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Pinkel Funeral Home, 31 Bank St., Sussex, NJ 07461.
New Optional Beam Connections Course
Women’s Artistic Coaches and Judges! Take a look at the NEW course J412- Optional Beam Connections: To Give or Not Give covering how to identify connected elements. Visit the Complete Course Catalog on the Education page for details on the course HERE.
Level 8 Vault Clarifications
Since Optional season is now underway, there have been some questions regarding Vault, especially for Level 8. In order to stay consistent across the country, I have consulted with the National Chairs of the JO and Technical Committees and the JO Program Director and am presenting the following explanation of the rules on their behalf….
Taro Yamaguchi Memorial
An informal Memorial for long time NJ Coach Taro Yamaguchi will be held this Saturday night (1/9/16) after the North Stars’ Meet at Poor Henry’s at the bottom of the hill (Fulton and Main – also known as Rt. 202). Taro coached in New Jersey at North Stars, Palaestra & ENA. After leaving NJ, Taro…
Sectional & State Meet Gate Fees
A reminder, the Maximum Gate Fee you can charge starting this season: For Sectionals: $7-Adults, $5-Senior Citizens, $4-Children and Infants-Free. For States: $11-Adults, $8-Senior Citizens, $5-Children and Infants-Free. (Adults = 18+, Senior Citizens = 65+. Children = Walking to 17 Yrs., Infants – Not Walking) You may only collect these Gate Fees once per day…
Why Coaches Matter
“Why Coaches Matter to Alana David” from the Positive Coaching Alliance series.
Map of NJ Clubs – Now Available
The Map of NJ Clubs is now available in the Menu listed at the top of the website and under USAG-NJ Info on the right. The Map has Google Maps functionality for Directions, Club Website Linking (if available), etc. If you are a Club Owner and you need to change/add data related to your link…