I M – Strong, Amazing, Powerful, Beautiful, Fearless & More t-shirt has been added to the USAG NJ Gym Store. Click Gym Store above or HERE
Category: Inspiration
Coach Reminder – Mandatory Courses
Coaches are reminded that the following courses are mandatory as part of your USAG Professional Membership requirements, click on each U112: Tough Coaching or Emotional Abuse: Knowing When the Line Has Been Crossed U113: USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Policy Course
Gym Store – New Additions
The USAG-NJ Gym Store has several New Additions.Check out the Store HERE https://www.etsy.com/shop/GymnasticsNJ
MyKayla, Suni, Jade & Simone Medal at Olympic Games
MyKayla Skinner, Sunisa Lee, Jade Carey and Simone Biles add Individual Olympic Medals on all four events. Link to their stories below: MyKayla – Vault Silver Suni _ Bars Bronze Jade – Floor Gold Simone – Beam Bronze Photos by John Cheng
Sunisa Lee Wins Gold in Olympic All Around
Congratulations to Sunisa Lee for winning the Gold in the All Around at the Tokyo Olympics. Read about it HERE Photo by John Cheng
Congrats Team USA
Congratulations to the USA Women’s Team for winning the Silver Medal at the Tokyo Olympics. Read about it HERE Photo by John Cheng
Go USA
NJ sez Go USA
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 https://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…