Congratulations to Sunisa Lee for winning the Gold in the All Around at the Tokyo Olympics. Read about it HERE
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Congrats Team USA
Congratulations to the USA Women’s Team for winning the Silver Medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Read about it HERE
Go USA
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8 Regional Championships 2021 – Results
The 2021 Level 8 Regional Championships were held on 11-13 June 2021 at the Nittany Valley Sports Center in State College, PA. Congratulations to all competitors. Results Jr 1Jr 2Jr 3Jr 4Jr 5Jr 6Jr 7Jr 8 Sr 1Sr 2Sr 3Sr 4Sr 5Sr 6Sr 7Sr 81st Place Regional Champions Jr 1: Vivianna Kaiser/Will-Moor – UB 9.525…
Simone’s Famous Quote Now on a Mug
Simone Bile’s straight forward comment as to why she does the impossible: “Because I can.”Now on an 11oz coffee mug. Visit the USAG NJ Gym Store to purchase, also available as a t-shirt or tank top.All profits support NJ Gymnasts. Now at the GymnasticsNJ Gym Store ttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GymnasticsNJ
“Because I can.” – Simone Biles
When Simone Biles was asked why she attempts the impossible, she responded – “Because I can.”Celebrate the spirit of Gymnastics and wear her words with pride.Available as a t-shirt or tank top. Now at the GymnasticsNJ Gym Store ttps://www.etsy.com/shop/GymnasticsNJ
Meet Shannon Hunt – 2021 Graduating Senior
Shannon Hunt/Xcel DiamondSummit Summies GymnasticsCoaches: AnnMarie, Anthony, Cassi, MeganHome Town: Berkeley Heights, NJParents: Tammy and Tom HuntShannon plans to attend Sacred Heart University to major in Hospitality Academic Achievements:Induction to the Athletic Honor SocietyHighlander High Honors Award Gymnastics Achievements:NJ State Floor Gold MedalistCompeting at Worlds Words of Wisdom:Communicate transparently and avoid drama. Don’t take life…
Meet Sophia Dones – 2021 Graduating Senior
Sophia Dones/Xcel DiamondAtlantic Coast GymnasticsCoaches: Sandra Hannigan and Michelle DardarisHome Town: Williamstown, NJParents: Evelyn Dones & Int DonesSophia plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in Criminology Academic Achievements:President of the Law and Justice Academy and Williamstown High SchoolNational Honor Society Member Gymnastics Achievements:Jamie Stymiest Award Words of Wisdom:Be grateful for all things, and…
Meet Ellee Tomaru – 2021 Graduating Senior
Ellee Tomaru/Xcel DiamondMagma GymnasticsCoaches: John Min & Makenzey ShankHome Town: Basking Ridge, NJParents: Lynda Tomaru & Aki TomaruEllee plans to attend Northeastern University to major in Psychology Academic Achievements:High Honor RollNational Honors SocietyAP Scholar Gymnastics Achievements:Xcel Gymnast of the Year Words of Wisdom:A positive attitude will lead to a positive outcome.
Meet Anna Kelly – 2021 Graduating Senior
Anna Kelly/Level 8Henderson’s Gymnastics AcademyCoaches: CJ Gascoyne, Beth Campbell, Annmarie Henderson, Mark HendersonHome Town: Metuchen, NJParents: Jennifer and Timothy KellyAnna plans to attend Boston College to major in Psychology or Neuroscience Academic Achievements:National Honors SocietyHigh Honor RollHelping Hand Star AwardAP Scholar Gymnastics Achievements:Xcel Gold All Around Beam and Bars State ChampionXcel Platinum: Bars, Beam, 2x…
Meet Michaela Ridge – 2021 Graduating Senior
Michaela Ridge/Xcel DiamondIgnite GymnasticsCoaches: Rob Chacon, Rob Gold, Tony Desousa, Meredith Zega, and Maggie ThomasHome Town: Beachwood, NJParents: Diane and MichaelMichaela plans to attend Ocean County Community College Academic Achievements:Graduating from Toms River South Gymnastics Achievements:State qualifier every year of participation in Joga leagueRegional qualifier in first year of Xcel Diamond
Meet Chase Keller – 2021 Graduating Senior
Chase Keller/Xcel DiamondRettig’s GymnasticsCoaches: Kate Rettig and Tom BumbyHome Town: Morris Plains, NJParents: Stephen and LauraChase plans to attend the University of Rhode Island to major in Psychology Academic Achievements:Diagnosed with dyslexia in first grade and as a Junior and Senior in HS takes Honors and AP course work Gymnastics Achievements:Level 3 state record holder…
Meet Morgyn Witt – 2021 Graduating Senior
Morgyn Witt/Level 10Giant GymnasticsCoaches: Margaret and AnthonyHome Town: Belle Mead, NJParents: Margret and ScottMorgyn plans to attend the University of Pittsburgh to major in Environmental Science and Policy Academic Achievements:National Honor SocietyNational Language Honor Society Gymnastics Achievements:In the gym since 18 months old, competing for 10 years Words of Wisdom:Take life one thing at a…
Gym Store has New Products
5 New Items have been added to the USAG-NJ Gym Store
Meet Jenna Cashman – 2021 Graduating Senior
Jenna Cashman/Level 10Arena GymnasticsCoaches: Valdi & Ann KolasaHome Town: Belle Mead, NJParent: Cecile CashmanJenna plans to attend college and major in Marketing Academic Achievements:4 Years on Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Eastern National QualifierJ.O. National Qualifier 2 Times Words of Wisdom:Everything Happens For a Reason. – Marilyn Monroe
Meet Katharine Klugman – 2021 Graduating Senior
Katharine Klugman/Level 10ENA GymnasticsCoaches: Craig Zappa and Amy RamadaniHome Town: Nyack, NJParents: Carole and DavidKatharine plans to attend the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Academic Achievements:Principal List StudentAcademic League MemberSpanish Honor Society Vice PresidentNational Honor Society MemberRho Kappa Honor Society MemberAP Scholar Award Recipient Gymnastics Achievements:2018 Junior Olympic National Qualifier2018 Region 6 Bar Champion2019 Junior…
Meet Corinne Bunagan – 2021 Graduating Senior
Corinne Bunagan/Level 10ENA GymnasticsCoaches: Craig Zappa and Amy RamadaniHome Town: Ramsey, NJParents: Arnold and JaneineCorinne plans to attend the University of Alabama to major in Engineering Academic Achievements:Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Worlds in Qatar for the PhilippinesAsian Games in Indonesia for the Philippines Regional ChampionNational Qualifier 3 TimesJO National Team Member Words of Wisdom:Trust the process and…