On behalf of the Region 7 Regional Administrative Committee, we are so pleased to announce that Jen (Bundy) Bortz has been elected as our new Regional Administrative Chair! Jen previously served as Regional Elite Chair, and we are thrilled to have her back on the committee, and in her new role. She will be a huge asset…
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Meet Sophia Valeri – 2015 Graduating Senior
Sophia Valeri is a Level 10 athlete training at Atlantic Coast Gymnastics where she is coached by Joe Catrambone and Darlene Blank. She resides in Berlin, NJ with her parents Claudio and Patti. In the fall, Sophia plans on attending the Temple University on a full Athletic Scholarship to major in Biochemistry. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements: 2014…
Meet Anne Meringolo – 2015 Graduating Senior
Anne Meringolo is a Level 9 athlete training at Top Flight Gymnastics Academy where she is coached by Rebecca Nocera and Samantha Golden. She resides in Gillette, NJ with her parents Paul and Robbyn. In the fall, Anne plans on attending the college, major to be determined. Gymnastics Achievements: 2012 Level 8 Regional Qualifier, 2013 Level 9 Regional Qualifier,…
Meet Erin Tucker – 2015 Graduating Senior
Erin Tucker is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Toni Borden. She resides in Staten Island, NY with her parents Raymond and Kristine Tucker. In the fall, Erin plans on attending the Towson University to major in Actuarial Science. Academic Achievements: Honor roll 4 years of high school Gymnastics Achievements:…
Meet Marissa Cobuzio – 2015 Graduating Senior
Marissa Cobuzio is a Level 9 athlete training at Gymnastika where she is coached by Pavel Sout and Natalia Shapashnikova. She resides in Bloomingdales, NJ with her parents Rich and Monica. In the fall, Marissa plans on attending the college to major in Pre-Veterinary Medicine. Academic Achievements: National Honor Society, National Technical Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements: Level 8 Regional Qualifier and…
Meet Delaney Cahill – 2015 Graduating Senior
Delaney Cahill is a Level 10 athlete training at Will-Moor Gymnastics where she is coached by Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane & Juan Agudelo. She resides in Medford Lakes, NJ with her parents Michael and Stephanie. In the fall, Delaney plans on attending the University of Bridgeport to major in Business. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements: 2011 Level 9…
Meet Alexandria Trace – 2015 Graduating Senior
Alexandria Trace is a Level 9 athlete training at Cherry Hill Gymnastics where she is coached by Joe Steur, Nina Oteri and Scott Weller. She resides in Cherry Hill, NJ with her parents Kim and Glenn. In the fall, Alexandria plans on attending the Montclair State University of to major in Education. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements: 2011…
Meet Danielle Doolin – 2015 Graduating Senior
Danielle Doolin is a Level 10 athlete training at Will-Moor Gymnastics where she is coached by Kim Bonus, Jeanne Kane & Juan Agudelo. She resides in Medford Lakes, NJ with her parents Lois and Dan. In the fall, Danielle plans on attending the University of New Hampshire to major in Business. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements: 7 time…
Meet McKenzie Figur – 2015 Graduating Senior
McKenzie Figur is a Level 9 athlete training at Rettig’s Gymnastics where she is coached by Dave Rettig, Jon Corbitt, Kate Rettig and Tori Zuber. She resides in Cedar Knolls, NJ with her parents Frank and Marion. In the fall, McKenzie plans on attending college to major in Biomedical Engineering. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society Distinguished Honors Gymnastics Achievements: 2013…
Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship Announced
THE LYNN PERROTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP I am pleased to share with you information regarding the Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship. We have been working with Lynn’s family to create a scholarship opportunity that pays tribute to Lynn’s dedication to the athletes in Region 7. This year we will be offering a scholarship in the amount of…
Meet Lauren De Meno – 2015 Graduating Senior
Lauren De Meno is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels where she is coached by Toni Borden & Sonny Smoljan. She resides in Staten Island, NY with her parents Randy & Terri De Meno. In the fall, Lauren plans on attending Bowling Green State University to major in Communication Sciences and Disorders. Academic Achievements: National Honors Society…
Meet Nicole Sottiriou – 2015 Graduating Senior
Nicole Sottiriou is a Level 10 athlete training at Head Over Heels where she is coached by Toni Borden & Sonny Smoljan. She resides in South Plainfield, NJ with her parents Nicholas & Maria. In the fall, Nicole plans on attending college to major in Physical Therapy. Academic Achievements: Honor Roll, Spanish Honors Society Gymnastics Achievements: 2014 State Bar…
NCATA – A Fairly New College Sport
The National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association, NCATA, is now a varsity NCAA Division II college sport, currently at 12 institutions, with scholarships available. Amber King Notes – Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach at Glenville State A&T Flyer Glenville State Fact Sheet Glenville State Prospect Student Athlete Checklist: Acrobatics & Tumbling
A Little History
At the ninth World Gymnastics Championships in 1930 at Luxembourg, the competition included the pole vault, broad jump, shot put, rope climb and a 100-meter sprint. Track and field did not fully disappear from the World Gymnastics Championships circuit until the 1954 competition. At the 1924 Games in Paris, the basis of modern Olympic gymnastics…
4 States 2015 – Results
The 2015 USA Gymnastics – New Jersey Level 4 State Championships were hosted by Precision Gymnastics on 14/15 February 2015. Congrats to Ace Gymnastics for winning the Team Championship. 51 Clubs participated and 8 new State Records were set. Congrats everyone! 114.450 Ace 114.350 Star Bound 113.525 Gymnastika 113.400 Devlin 113.100 ENA Paramus 112,750 Head Over Heels – Middletown Team…
USAG Rules Interpretation
Regional Technical Director answers Questions about Mounting Beam: p. 88, 4a states: At levels 1-5 any manufactured mats, skill cushions, or padded spotting/ skill blocks may be used for mounting purposes. In 4d it states: At levels 4-10, the board (or mount mat) may not be placed on an 8″ skill cushion for the purposes…
3 States 2015 – Results
The 2015 USA Gymnastics – New Jersey Level 3 State Championships were hosted by Rebound Gymnastics on 7/8 February 2015. Congrats to Arena Gymnastics for winning the Team Championship. 52 Clubs participated and 6 new State Records were set. Well done everyone! 115.475 Arena 115.00 Atlantic Coast 114.850 Bright Stars 114.575 Rising Stars 114.350…
Bad Weather Tips
Dear Parents, Coaches and Judges, During the winter months, we all need to take precautions when planning to attend gymnastic competitions. Please pay close attention to weather reports and please plan with care. As always, arriving safely is our number one concern. Here are a few notes that I must share with you: 1. I…