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1 BLUE WATER INTERNATIONAL INVITATIONAL

Amy Chow won the 2000 Bluewater lnternationallnvitational and placed fu·st on bars and floor, and third on vault and beam. Annabeth Eberle won gold on vault and Courtney Kupets won the jwuor all-around title and all four events! I

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AMY CHOW GOING FOR GOLD, ROUND 2

Amy Chow, one of the members of the 1996 Olympic Gold Medal team known as the "Mag 7," is now 21 years old and training to make her second Olympic Team. Learn why Chow came back to international gymnastics and what she's doing to prepare for the Games in Sydney.

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2000 AMERICAN CLASSIC/CHALLENGE

Tasha Schwikert won the 2000 American Classic title at the Reno/ Sparks Convention Center. Just behind Schwikert were Monique Chang and Amanda Sh·oud.

STRIVING FOR EXCELLENCE

Learn details of the Women's Olympic Preparation Camp and its focus. Find out who will attend the next camp and hear comments from some of the individuals at camp.

VISA AMERICAN CUP

Elena Produnova of Russia and Eric Lopez of Cuba were crowned winners of the 25th Visa American Cup on February 26 at the T.O. Waterhouse Centre in Orlando, Fla. American's Morgan White and J01m Roetlilisberger earned the silver and bronze medals, respectively.

USA MEN'S OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS CLIMBING A MOUNTAIN TO WIN A MEDAL

USA Gymnastics Women's National Team Coordinator Bela Karolyi gets the crowd fired up at the Visa American Cup. Karolyi's gymnasts have won 11 American Cup Titles in the event's history, including the first title when Nadia Comaneci won in 1976.

USAGYMIIASTI(SPHOTOGRAPH ©ITE'lEIAHGE

Peter Kormann, the USA Gymnastics Men's National Team Coordinator, gives us a glimpse of what's happening in the men's program and what to expect at the 2000 Olympic Games.

QUANTAS INTERNATIONAL CHALLENGE

USA's Guard Young won the gold medal on floor exercise at the Quantas International Challenge, the test event for the 2000 Games in Sydney.

STEVE McCAIN GOING FOR OLYMPIC GLORY

Steve McCain won the Winter Cup Challenge earlier this year and is train­ing hard for the upcoming competitions. We talked to Steve to find out how training is going, his goal for tlus Olympic year and what lies al1ead for him.

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By Steve Penny, USA Gymnastics Senior Vice President

There is a fever spreading throughout the sport of gymnastics right now. It's not something you need to worry about catching. In fact, it is something we at USA Gymnastics hope you catch. It's called the Five Ring Fever, and typically it breaks out every four years. It's a sign that the Olympics are just arolmd the corner.

The furmy thing about this fever is that it can have a tremendous effect on the people that catch it. Currently, there are 70-80 athletes in the U.S. who are infected with the Five Ring bug.

In all seriousness, the success of U.S. gymnasts at the upcoming Sydney Olympic Games will have a tremendous impact on the future of the sport. Currently, the Olympic movement is searching for its next set of heroes. Following the 1996 Olympics, there has been a significant turnover of athletes, many of whom waited until Atlanta to hang up their track shoes, Speedos, and leotards.

At the 2000 Visa American Cup there was a great deal of Five Ring Fever in the air with this group of individuals in attendance, From I to r: Sandy Knapp, USA Gymnastics Chairman of the Board; Norm Blake, United States Olympic Committee Chief Executive Officer; Bill Hybl, United States Olympic Committee President; and Bob Colarossi, USA Gymnastics President,

Additionally, many reporters who had followed the sport for years have moved onto different beats. This creates the need for proactive media and public relations activities, to ensure that evelyone understands our position heading into Sydney.

The Olympic year always brings a new level of exposure to gymnastics and its athletes. USA Gymnastics is working to establish a new hontier of continuity in the non-Olympic years, through its events, public relations activities, and membership services. Our goal is to provide a seamless and systematic approach to marketing gymnastics on a regular basis, to ensure greater reception to the sport as a whole. The wuqueness of the club business provides a strong infrastructure for gymnastics to distinguish itself within the Olympic sports movement.

The only way in which we are going to be successful is if everyone gets behind the effort being made by our athletes, coaches, officials, and adminish'ators. Many sports hold themselves back hom experiencing growth because they allow individual interests to get ahead of the big picture, There is notlung more important to our sport than the success of our athletes at the Olympics, and everyone must support them to accomplish their goals.

By working together, we can send a positive message that gymnastics is an important sport. Sports that have grown to the next level have done so hom within. Golf, baseball, college basketball, and a few others, have seen the power of developing a strong and loyal fan base.

This summer presents a unique opportunity for you to support gymnastics. If your town is hosting an event, go out and buy tickets. Maybe you can plan a trip to the John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships in St. Louis, or the Olympic Trials in Boston. Get your club to organize special activities around National Gymnastics Day, or to watch the Championships, the Olympic Trials, and the Olympic Games on television.

Whatever you do, let the athletes know that you are behind them. Let your voice be heard in Sydney. Everyone wins when the American flag gets raised.

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Bela and Martha Karolyi, coaches of the 1984, 1988,1992, 1996 USA Olympic Team invite you to be part of this action packed and fun· filled summer. They will help you to have the most unique gymnastic experience of your life.

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BODY BALANCE continued from page 8

HEARD IEM BEFORE? DON'T FALL FOR THESE WHITE LIES! MYTH Drinking milk before competition or practice could lead to cottonmouth and! or stomach cramps. FACI' Milk does NOT cause cottonmouth OR stomach cramps! The dryness in your mouth is probably due to dehydration, and cramps could be blamed on anxiety and nervousness, not drinking milk.

MYTH Taking calcium supplements can make up for not drinking milk. FACT Calcium supplements, while helpful in some cases, can't completely substitute for a glass of milk. Supplements usually don't provide other important nutrients that may be missing from the diet. Whole food is your best choice.

MYTH You m ust give up all dairy foods if you are lactose intolerant. FACI' Completely zapping dairy from your

diet may not be the smartest move! You need the nutrients provided by milk, and many people can handle one glass of milk with a meal. Drinking milk with a meal or snack helps aid lactose digestion.

ANSWERS TO THE CALCIUM QUIZ 1. TRUE. Teenagers need 1200-1500 mg of calcium every day, and adults need 1000 mg/ day.

2. TRUE. Osteoporosis affects 25 million Americans. There is no cure, but you can help prevent it. Make plenty of deposits into your bone "piggy bank" right now! When you have to make withdrawals later in life, you won't be left completely BROKE! Ways to increase your storage are to remain active (gymnastics is a great sport to build strong bones), and drink three glasses of milk every day!

3. C BONES. You only get calcium from two sources, the food you eat or your own bones! To avoid using the calcium from your bones, make sure you take in enough from food sources such as milk, cheese or yogurt. Calcium helps to build strong bones and prevent osteoporosis.

4. C BOTH A & B. Vitamin D is essential to help your body use calcium properly, and milk is the primary dairy food that contains vitamin D. Being out in the sunlight also helps your body make its own vitamin D.

5. B AT LEAST THREE 8-0UNCE GLASSES A DAY. If you drink three glasses (S-ounces each) of milk every day you will get 900 mg of calcium. The rest of the needed calcium can come from other whole foods!

6. 0 ONE 8-0UNCE CUP OF MILK. One cup of milk has about 300 mg of calcium. You would have to eat seven cups of raw broccoli, more than three ounces of canned sardines, six oranges, or two cups soybeans to get the same amount of calcium that is in one cup of milk! Doesn't milk sound like an easier way to get what you need?

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HEATHER JOHNSON ALTAMONTE SPRINGS,

FLORIDA Heother, 11, truins ot Bruwn's

Gymnostics in Altomonte Springs, Flo., ond is coo(hed by Poul

McAloon and Teresa Seoley. She won seven gold medals in her Level

6 meet season ond hopes to compete level 7 next yeor.

HILARY MAURO & TALYN CURRY

SHREWSBURY, MASSACHUSETTS Bela Korolyi gives some pointers to Tolyn Curry and

Hilary Mouru of Westboro during a demonstration ot Foneuol Hall in Boston, Mo. Mayor Thomas M. Menino

onnounced the 2000 U.S. Olympi( Team Trials are coming to Boston, Aug. 17-20 at the FleetCenter. Hilary and Tolyn ore members of the Moss Gymnastics Center

Team in Westboro.

HARBOR CITY GYMNASTICS MELBOURNE, FLORIDA

The level 7's from Horbor City Gymnosti(s plo(ed seventh out of 43 teams at the Charleston Cup, which was held otthe Citadel in

Charleston, S.c. These girls ore coo(hed by Mark and Anne Weber. Stonding: Koilee Smith, 10; Second Row: Taylor Durham-Flint, 11

and Marti Hoke, 12; Third Row: Toru Riley, 10 and Jenno Mesoros, 12; Top: Jennifer Hall, 12.

RYAN KOCAK PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA

Ryan, 11 , competes as a 10-11 year old Closs IV gymnost for the PiNsburgh Northstms at Jewort's

S(hool of Gymnosti(s in Wildwood, Po. At the State Chompionships, Ryon finished third oll-oround with 0

score of 43.7 5. Ryan also won porullel bars with a score of 8.0. lost season in Closs V, Ryan wos second in

the all-mound at the State Championships and won high bar. Ryon dedicated his season to his friend and

teammate Gregory Young Jr., who passed away in Jonuory from flu complicotions.

AMANDA PAllA LIVONIA, MICHIGAN

Amanda, 11 , is a levelS gymnast with the livonia YMCA Twisters. She competed otthe 2000 Mi(higon Cluster Championships and

ploced second oll-oround with a score of 30.95. She plo(ed first on bars (8.10) and

vault (7.7 5). She also plo(ed fourth on beam (7.70) and sixth on floor (7.40).

ASHLEY BINNS SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Ashley Binns is a level 7 gymnost at Olympio Gymnastics. She won the 2000 South Texos level 7 Chompionships in Mor(h, taking first place all-around in the 12-yeor old age group with a total score of 37.075. Ashley has been in competitive gymnosti(s for two years and is currently truining level 8. She truins five days per week ond is on honors student at KiNy Howk Junior High_

KAYLAN HUDSON BRANDON, MISSISSIPPI

ALAMO GYMNASTICS CENTER SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS Alamo Gymnosti(s Center boys Closs Vllteom is working hord ond doing well in their first (ompetitive season. Meet Jacob, Dakota, Corsen, 8illy, Moson, Hortly, 8rion and Foster! The boys ore coo(hed by Yuejin Sun and Chuck Rowell.

Koylon, 9, is 0 level 7 gymnosl. At the 2000 level 6 State Championships she plo(ed second all-around with 0 score of 36.45 ond won gold medols on vault (8.85), and bors (9.45). She also took second on beam (9.10) and floor (9.05). Koylon is currently truining for TOP's ond is cooched by Toro Wollo(e­Boone at Top Flight Gymnosti(s.

NEW JERSEY STATE CHAMPIONS MAHWAH, NEW JERSEY At the New Jersey State Championships these three level 7 gymnasts, from U.S. Gymnosti(s Development Center, all won state titles and broke six state records in the process. Featured left to right ore Chelsea Steinberg, 10, first on floor; Allie Southmd, 11 , first on vault, floor and all-mound; and Jillion Morgese, 10, first on beom ond in the oll-oround. The teom olso took first place, shoNe ring the state record by three points. Former Olympion Jooo Ribeiro, ludmillo Godoi and Mora 1Ii( coo(h the girls.

KRISTEN PETERSON & AMBER HOVEY FORT MYERS, FLORIDA Kristen Peterson, 7, and Amber Hovey, 8, ore level 4 gymnasts at Gymnastics World. They truveled to SI. louis, Mo., in Februory fm a competition and Kristen won first on bors and floor, second on beam and first all-around. Amber won first on beam and second on floor ond bors. This is their first yem of competition and they will move to levelS in the fall.

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Tasha Schwikert from G~m Cats in Henderson, Nev., won the 2000 American Classic title at the Reno/Sparks Convention Center, Feh. 1]-19. Schwikert, 15, coached h~ Cassie Rice, said, "It was ver~ excitin~. I came in prett~ prepared with all of m~ routines and I'm ~lad that I hit. I didn't add an~ new skills from the RCA G~mnastics Challen~e or the Aussie Haircare G~mnastics Invitational hecause the Visa American Cup finals were the next weekend and I wanted to he prepared for that event as well. U

Tasha, who also won the heam event, competed in four major competitions in six weeks indudin~ the RCA G~mnastics Challen~e, Aussie Haircare G~mnastics Invitational. American Classic and Visa American Cup. Coach Rice said, "Tasha continued to improve in each competition. We were reall~ pleased that she was ahle to hit all four events in the last two competitions. Tasha was ei~hth at last ~Bar's Classic so finishin~ first this ~ear was a hi~ milestone for her! U

Tasha added, "I love competin~ hut I'm ~lad I have time now to add new skills and dean up m ~ routines. U

Monique Chan~ from Capital G~mnastics in Burke, Vir~inia, was second and Amanda Stroud from Great American G~mnastics Express in Blue Sprin~s, Mo ., was third.

In the junior division, Glider's Tahitha Yim took top honors in the all-around. Yim, Ill. is coached h~ Steve and Beth R~hacki in Covina, Calif. Tahitha said, "I was reall~ happ~ to win the American Classic. 1 was proud that 1 sta~ed focused durin~ the competition. U

lindse~ Vanden E~kel from World Ol~mpic in Plano, Texas, and Courtne~ Iupets from Hills in Gaithershur~, Md., were second and third all-around in the junior division.

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Morgan White, from Cincinnati Gymnastics, won the all-around silver medal, scoring 37.730 and took second on floor with a 9.650. U.S. teammate Tasha Schwikert, from Gym Cats, placed fourth all-around with a 37.593 and tied for second on beam with a 9.462.

Morgan said, "I'm really proud of my performance and the way I overcame my nerves. I had a few small mistakes that I would like to correct, but overall I am very happy with the way I competed. The best part of the competition was when I finished my last tumbling pass on Roor and the crowd cheered really loud-and I knew I had done the best Roor routine I could."

Morgan's coach, Mary Lee Tracy, said, "Morgan's biggest accomplishment was handling the pressure, it doesn't go away at this level. The key is digging clown and dealing with it. Now she knows that she can dO it. Morgan went straight to Bela's camp after the meet and did an outstanding job."

Tasha commented on her fourth place finish saying, "1 wanted to come here to hit, which I did. little things were not as I wanted, but overall I was pleased with my performance today." She added, "It's been hard having three major meets in one-and-a -half months. I didn't have time to add new skills but it was also great experience for me." As for what is next, Tasha said, ''We're going to raise my start values on bars, get a more difficult vault, upgrade my Roor passes and clean up everything." continued on page 26

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Gymnastics Men's National Team Coordinator, has led the U.S. men 's team at World and Olympic events since 1995. The plan seems to be working because the men continue to climb the ranks in international gymnastics. Peter said, "I feel like we've been climbing a mountain and every time we think we're at the top we look up and realize that we have another peak to climb. I feel like we're at the top of the mountain this time."

Peter's role is to coordinate the efforts of the U.S. elite athletes and coaches across the country. He assists with the development of individual training plans and goals for the athletes and coaches, as well as for the U.S. team at major national and international events. He oversees the visitation and elite clinician programs and also organizes national team training camps and final preparation camps for major international events.

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Peter gives an in depth look at the USA Men as they head into the summer of 2000 and preparations for the OlympiC Games in Sydney.

Q; How has training been going?

A: Good. We've had a number of guys injured who are on the road to recovery. The guys are training hard, looking good and doing well in competitions. Six months ago we were not completely healthy but it looks like everyone is getting to where they need to be.

Q; Tell me about the coaching staff for the 2000 Olympic Games?

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CHALLENGE. HE'S TRAINING AT

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SURROUNDING HIM IS ALL

ABOUT THE OLYMPIC

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TO FIN D OUT HOW TRAINING IS

GOING, HIS GOAL FOR THIS

OLYMPIC YEAR AND WHAT LIES

AHEAD FOR HIM.

Q: WHAT WAS IT LIKE TO WIN THE WINTER CUP

CHALLENGE AND SET THE PACE FOR THIS

OLYMPIC YEAR?

A: It was a very rewarding experience for me. I remember feeling absolutely amazing on both days of competition. I told myself there was no excuse for not winning the competition. It feels good to be competing well in the Olympic year, but there is still a lot of work to do. Q: How IS TRAINING GOING AT OTC AND WHAT

IS YOUR TRAINING SCHEDULE?

A: We train very hard and very smart at the OTe. Monday is mainly basics on every event. We start at 10:00 a.m. each morning and train until 1:00 p.m. We come back to the gym at 4:00 p.m. for individual areas such as skills, dismounts, and conditioning. Tuesday is the same time schedule but with routines, light routines, or half routines depending on the time of year. Wednesday is routines on the other events. Thursday is a light day with drills on trampoline, basics, and light conditioning. There is no evening training. Friday is

usually a practice meet on every apparatus. We always invite the visitors who are touring the OTC to come and watch. Saturday is half routines, problem areas, and our favorite-the strength circuit. Evening is off. Su nday we rest. Q: HAVE YOU ADDED ANYTHING NEW TO YOUR ROUTINES?

A: When I first arrived at the OTC a year ago, I had to add a lot of new skills to get my difficulty up to par. It was very challenging to hit those routines at the big competitions. It really gave me a lot of confidence. I am currently trying to make a few more small additions, but mainly

focusing on refining each routine. Q: ARE YOU ON ANY SPECIAL CONDITIONING

PROGRAM?

A: I don't think there is anything special about my conditioning, except that I do it a lot. You develop your own program based on years of numerous and tiny distinctions that have determined what works and what doesn't. Each individual knows what he or she needs to do to be prepared. You have to be responsible with your training and your lifestyle. If I am weak in a certain area, I can't blame it on the coach, it is my responsibility to recognize it and fix it. Sometimes the workload can be overwhelming. You have to keep reminding yourself why you are doing it. Q: WHAT'S NEXT FOR YOU IN TERMS OF

COMPETITIONS?

A: I could probably count the number of competitions I have left on one hand. Pacific Alliance, John Hancock U.S. Championships, Olympic Trials, and the Olympic Games. We will see what happens after that. Q: How WILL YOU PREPARE FOR THESE BIG

COMPETITIONS?

A: I will maintain the work ethic and philosophy that I have been using all year long. There is a lot of speculation that goes on during the Olympic year. Everyone is trying to pick the team, but no one knows how people are going to react to the pressure. I don't want to get caught up in that nonsense. I have learned a lot from missing the last Olympics. I know what I need to do, and I will make sure that it gets done. Q: IN YOUR OPINION WHAT MAKES THE

CHINESE AND RUSSIAN MALE GYMNASTS SO

STRONG? ARE THEY "BEATABLE? "

A: First of all, they are absolutely "beatable!" I wa nt to help make that a reality. Chinese and Russian gymnasts are strong because they have to be. They have a lot more to lose than we do. When I traveled to Russia and China I realized that Americans are fortunate. We have so many things that we take for granted. I know we have all heard it before, but it is true. Sport is

an opportunity for them to have a better life style. Although, I believe Americans train and compete because they have a stronger desire to win. That is the magical spirit we possess. Q: You FINISHED 12TH AT THE'

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IT MEAN TO YOU TO MAKE THE 2000 OLYMPIC TEAM?

A: It would mean that I could achieve what I set my mind to do. I also think it would be one of the most memorable experiences of my life because of the sacrifices it takes to get there.

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STEVE MCCAIN continued from page 35

41: YOU'RE A THREE-TIME WORLD

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PAN AMER ICAN GAMES TEAM MEMBER .

You HAVE A GREAT DEAL OF

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HAS ANYTHING CHANGED IN THE

MEN'S PROGRAM IN THE LAST EIGHT

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NATIONAL TEAM?

A: Growing up with gymnastics has been amazing. It is hard to tell which has changed the most, the program or me. The opportunities gymnastics has given me were unthinkable at the time I started. From setting goals at a young age, to getti ng a college scholarship to UCLA, to traveling around the world, to meeting and being influenced by so many people, to having the ability to be as good at something as I possibly can. I enjoy gymnastics now more than ever because I realize and appreciate these gifts. 41: WHAT CAN WE EXPECT FROM THE

USA MEN AT THE 2 000 GAMES?

A: We want a medal really bad. For a lot of us, it is our last run . I don't want to walk away from this sport without standi ng on that award podium at the Olympic Games. You can expect us to do everything possible to make that happen.

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VENTURE WITH JAY THORNTON?

A: Jay and I have started a publication and web site dedicated to promoting gymnastics while informing the fans of the insights and lifestyle of our sport. The publication is called the American Gymnast Journal, and the web site address is www.american-gymnast.com. It is a lot of hard work, but we are having fun with it. We have established a platform where gymnasts and coaches can get information directly from elite gymnasts via email, articles, interviews, pictures, or chats. We personally answer every email we get. Oh, did I mention the web address is

41: TELL US ABOUT YOUR FAMILY.

A: My family is amazing . My mom and dad got divorced when I was little, so I grew up with my mom and sister. They have sacrificed so much to help me be the gymnast I am today. They never gave up on me even during the hardest parts of my career. I admire and respect them more than anyone in the world. 41: WHAT ARE YOUR PLANS AFTER THE

OLYMPIC GAMES?

A: I would like to promote gymnastics as much as I can. I will have to think about whether or not to continue to the 2001 World Championships. There are a lot of things I want to try, like skiing, scuba diving, martial arts, mountain biking, vacationing, etc. I want to move back to Los Angeles and finish the few classes I have left at UCLA. Eventually I also want to get a Masters Degree in Business.

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SCHOLARSHIPS AWARDED The ninth annual Jason Whitfield Invitational, held Feb. 5-6 at the University of Michigan, once again was a huge success with nearly 500 gymnasts from all over the United States. The Jason Whitfield Memorial Foundation awarded four scholarships to

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RHYTHMIC LIGHTS UP GRAMMY AWARDS Four former rhythmic notional team members including Franca Abbatiello, Michelle Berube,

Bianca Sapetto and Vanessa Vander Pluym were on the list of entertainers at February's Grammy Awards, which honors the year's best musical artists. "TlC requested rhythmic gymnasts in their number," said Vander Pluym. 'We rehearsed for around four hours each day, the week prior to the show."

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jEANETIE ANTOLIN Huntington Beach, Calif.

VANESSA ATLER Canyon Country, Calif.

ALYSSA BECKERMAN Cincinnati, Ohio

AMY CHOW San Jose, Calif.

ERINN DOOLEY Gaithersburg, Md.

ANNABETH EBERLE Reno, Nev.

MARIE FjORDHOLM Houston, Texas

KRISTEN MALONEY Pen Argyl, Pa. ROBIN PHELPS Rockville, Md.

DANA PIERCE Advance, Ind.

ELISE RAY Columbia, Md.

SIERRA SAPUNAR Wyoming, Ohio

TASHA SCHWIKERT las Vegas, Nev.

JENNIE THOMPSON Cincinnati, Ohio

MORGAN WHITE Fairfield, Ohio

The final re-entry camp will be

conducted immediately preceding the May

"A" Camp. Fifteen athletes are eligible to

attend the re-entry camp. Any of the

athletes who qualify to the "A" squad will

then stay and participate in the camp.

Following evaluation at the "B" training

camp, Dominique Moceanu and Lindsay

Wing were invited to the May training

camp based on improved conditioning and

skill level. "I see improvement in all the

gymnasts, but there are still certain areas

we must focus on," said Bela, "Both

Moceanu and Wing have made remarkable

progress and will be competitive with

national team members at the May camp."

1996 Olympians Jaycie Phelps and

Shannon Miller are possible attendees. Their

participation is dependent upon their

readiness at that time.

Comments from some of the camp attendees:

BELA KAROLYI "I have much praise for these gymnasts in the last few camps. They have worked very hard and have given 100%, they know the competition is serious."

KRISTEN MALONEY "Everyone's getting stronger and more physically fit. We're focused on what we have to do for the upcoming Olympic Games. Everyone's giving 100%. It's exciting to come here once a month for the Training Camp because we all motivate and push one another. It's good to see where everyone is. I think the biggest change has been our attitude and how we're thinking. From October 1999 to now, there has been a major change."

VANESSA ATLER "I get nervous coming to camp because I want to do my very best and show them how good I'm doing. Training is different here. You push you rself a lot more."

ALYSSA BECKERMAN "Camps are a lot like the Rocky 4 movie where they're hiking in the mountai ns and training. We're here in the woods, working out and training hard. I've seen a lot of progress in the way we' re working together as a team. It's not this club or that club, it's the USA Team."

MARY LEE TRACY "Bela, Martha and the National Team Staff are doing their best to get our team as good as we can be. There's an aura about Bela and Martha that makes you want to work hard and be the best that you can be. I think these camps are great for a few reasons. First it brings us all together to see where we're at. Plus, it gets the kids away from home distractions like family, school, friends, whatever. There's only one thing to do here and one focus and that's gymnastics."

MARIE FJORDHOLM "The Olympic Games have always been a dream but now becoming more of a reality. I'm gaining confidence training with my coach Valeri Liukin ."

DANA PIERCE "It's very exciting being here and training with the best in the U.S. Bela is a neat guy. He helps you realize your dream and tells you it's there, just reach out and grab it. To make the Olympic Team would be overwhelming. When I was little people would

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ask if I was going to the Olympics and I'd say no. Now I realize I have a shot and I'm close."

ELISE RAY "Making the Olympic Team would be a tremendous honor. The event is so big, and displayed in front of the world."

TAMM Y BIGGS "I believe the U.s. strength is Bela because of the motivation and excitement he gives everyone. The National Team Staffs role is to help coaches coach the athletes. We try to zero in on each gymnast's needs.

TASHA SCHWIKERT ''I'm focusing on adding difficulty and polishing my routines. I need to move up a few spots to make the Olympic Team."

JEANETTE ANT OLIN "Bela is a great motivator. It's nice to come together and train with all the girls."

MORGAN WHITE ''The camps are a lot of hard work, but I think they are making us a lot stronger, physically and mentally. Plus, we take everything back to our gyms and continue the same work ethic in preparation for the next camp. We want to win a medal at the Olympics and we know we have to keep working hard to do so."

ERINN DOOLEY ''The camp is a lot of hard work but, I think in the long run, it's going to help the USA team in its placement. I think we're all improving with all the coaching we have available. To make the Olympic Team would be very exciting. If I make the team it would be icing on the cake."

MEN'S OLYMPIC PREPARATIONS (onlinued from page 28

staff attending meetings, training camp and having an impact on the team. This is the way we've been doing things and it seems to work well. We have a lot of great coaches and when we get them together it benefits everyone involved. We expect the personal coaches to coach everyone, not just their athlete. The guys benefit because they have a lot of help.

I don't know who my entire coaching staff will be yet until the Olympic Team is selected. However, I have selected Barry Weiner from UC-Berkeley and Yoichi Tomita from Gymnastics World of Tucson to be my assistants, whether they have someone on the team or not. Barry, Yoichi and myself will be on the floor at the Olympic Games. The reason we do the coaching selection so early is because the Men's Program Committee feels that the actual coaches who walk on the floor should be very familiar with the athletes. This allows us to get the coaches and athletes together many times prior to the Games.

I've selected different coaches each time I've done this. Yoichi is a very positive and energetic person. He feels we can win! It's a special quality for a coach to have and it's what we need. Barry is very gymnastics savvy and a creative thinker. He'll come up with ways we can make little changes to help us win a medal. When you add up the little things we could have done in the past, it could have meant a medal. At the '96 Olympics and the '97 World Championships we missed a medal by less than a point.

There have only been four teams in the top six since the '96 Games including China, USA, Belarus and Russia .

at the World Championships their same routine would score a 9.4. Ron put in national apparatus leaders on each event and made them responsible for their event to ensure that the scores are consistent nationally and internationally. From 1995-1997 the team scores from world events and national events were within a point. That was great progress. In addition, a new athlete funding program was developed to reflect achievement versus just performance.

Operation Sneak Attack is a new strategy. That's our plan for the next quadrennium from 2000-2004. We 're trying to take the new Code of Points and be the most educated and smartest team out there. We feel there are things we can do to make us the best team out there. Sneak Attack is a way to get a one-up on everyone while using all of our resources. We want to be in a position to medal at the 2001 World Championships!

Q: How are Jason Gatson and Blaine Wilson doing in their roads to recovery? What about Chris Young?

A: They haven't had any competitions yet but training is going well. Blaine will be in the Pacific Alliance so that will be his first meet back since the World Championships and his shoulder surgery. jason is doing great and making improvements on rings and pommel horse. He's starting to tumble and his knee is coming around. All indications are that he looks good, but it 's a day-by-day process. I'm confident that jason will be fine. Chris has a bigger challenge in regards to his limited amount of training time before the Olympics. He tore his Achilles, but he's doing great and is very motivated. Chris tore his other Achilles a few years ago and knows the injury. He came back 100%

Q: Do you have any training camps planned and, if so, what will be the focus?

A: Our next training camp is in june and we will focus on securing routines that we will use at the Olympics. This will be the last camp prior to Trials and we will make changes as needed. We will also focus on motivation. All

Operation Sneak Attack is a new strategy. That's our plan for the next quadrennium from 2000-2004. We're trying to take the new Code of Points and be the most educated and smartest team out there. We feel there are things we can do to make us the best team out there. Sneak Attack is a way to get a one-up on everyone while using all of our resources. We want to be in a position to medal at the 2001 World Championships!

the coaches are responsible to coach all the guys. They have an opportunity to work with all the athletes. It's great having a new coach watch routines because he may see something right away that a gymnast can change to improve his routine.

Q: What is Operation Flip Flop and Operation Sneak Attack?

A: Operation Flip Flop is Ron Galimore's plan that started in 1994. He reorganized every aspect of the men's program. From the time a young boy walks in the gym to the time he walks on the floor at the Olympic Games, every aspect was looked at and evaluated. We needed to fix things. Since 1984 we have not had much competitive success. Since 1995 we've been fifth or sixth each time and have challenged for a medal. Prior to this we were ninth or below. We looked at training camps, athlete and coach support, evaluation process, etc. Ron's changed literally everything we do.

Here's an example-we had a problem with judging in the past. At the National Championships our guys would score 9.7 and

from his last injury so he knows he can recover 100% with this one. He w ears a boot and trains on pommel horse, parallel bars, rings, and high bar. He can't do dismounts, floor or vault yet.

Q: Russia has suffered a setback with Nicolay Krukov, the 1999 World All-Around Champion, tearing his Achilles tendon. will his injury have an effect on the Russian team and their placement in your opinion?

A: With Russia's best gymnast getting injured, their challenge will be greater. We know what they 're going through because last year we lost jason (Gatson) prior to the World Championships. It's a horrible time to get hurt and I feel bad for them. I don 't know their depth but I'm sure it will slow them down!

Q: Where do you see the USA men finishing at the Games?

A: First, second or third . We've been climbing the mountain for a while now and I'm pretty sure we're on the last peak and will win a medal. We just need to make sure we're all healthy and working hard . I have a really good feeling this time around.

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SENIOR ALL AROUND RESULTS 1. Amy Chow USA 38.212 2. Kale Richardson Canada 37.662 3. Melinda Cleland Australia 37.600 4. Tatyana Yarosh Ukraine 37.325 4. Yvonne Tousek Canada 37.325 6. Rachel Tidd USA 37.012 7. Zeena McLaughlin VIS 36.887 8. Annabeth Eberle USA 36.687 9. Olga Teslenko Ukraine 36.450 10. Celeste Carnevale Argentina 36.275 11 . Aubrey Toylor Canodo 35.850 12. Crystal Gilmore Canada 35.550 13. Richelle Simpson WinstoneHes 35.437 14. Abby Pearson Conoda 35.412 15. Jholeen Ponce Panthers 35.150 16. Rachel Kmetko VIS 34.987 16. Michelle Hofstra Canada 34.987 18. Jennifer Charlebois Oshawa Gemini 34.787 19. Tam Le WAIS 34.587 20. Brooke O'Brien Australia 34.387 21 . Carly Dockendorf Abbotsford 34.312 22. Tiffony Kwan Winstonettes 33.875 23. Carlo Chambers Omega 33.637 24. Chontelle Tousek Cambridge Kips 33.537 25. Jennifer Simbudhos WinstoneHes 32.675 26. Ornello Bilancheri Argentina 32.187 27. Brooke Walker Australia 17.250

JUNIOR ALL AROUND RESULTS 1. Courtney Kupets USA 36.675 2. Sarah Lauren WAIS 35.637 3. Breanne Rutledge WAIS 34.612 4. Julie Medeiros Omego 34.150 5. Heather Purnell Canoda 33.862 6. Louise O'Connell WAIS 33.687 7. Sarrie Rubin Gym. & More 33.587 8. Danielle Hicks Acad. of Sport 33.262 9. Amanda Wilson·Mitchell WAIS 33.112 10. Kristen Coleman Canada 33.01 2 11 . Melanie Rocco Canoda 32.875 11. Teri Gibson Canada 32.875 13. Joelle OuelieHe Hamilton 32.837 14. Ashley Houghting Niagara Falls 32.025 15. Lydia Williams Sport Seneca 31.550 16. Rhiannon Banda-Scott Burlington 30.575 17. Sarah Chapman Cambridge Kips 30.350 18. Meaghan Koshman Saskotchewan 30.212 19. Nicole Donnelly Rose City 29.437 20. Sabrino Fronceschelli Gym. & More 27.250 21. Rocio Leal Regio Club 25.950 22. Marielo Rivero Regio Club 22.150 23. Kristin Aldrich Omega 15.900

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When asked why she decided to come back to t he sport, Amy thought Long and hard before answering and then said, "There's not one reason. I just feLt Like I was missing something. I Love the sport and wanted to try again. My goaL is to make the 2000 Olympic Team and heLp the USA do the best they can."

Amy never really Left the sport. She continued to train for the 1996 Post-Olympic tour and professionaL shows at West Valley Gymnastics in CampbeLL, CaLif. However, coaches Young and Diane Amos noticed a difference in her training beginning in the spring of 1999. Young expLained, "She was coming in and just doing some Light

training to stay in gymnastics shape. Then I Look over and see her doing standing fuLLs on beam and asking me, 'What shouLd I do now?' I started to get a LittLe suspicious. Then she approached me and asked me to train her again for internationaL competitions. I toLd her I'd have to think about it. I was sort of used to my semi-retired Life with my family, but I agreed to train her. Amy's been with me since 1991. She stuck with me even when I didn't have the internationaL experience. I feeL LoyaLty towards her and decided to heLp her come back."

Amy attends Stanford University and has two years under her beLt studying bioLogy. Once she decided to train fuLL time in the sport, she sLowed down in schooL taking fewer classes. CurrentLy she's working afternoons in the research Lab at Stanford as a research assistant and studying heart disease to receive credit. ''I'm trying it out," said Amy. "It's kind of sLow but interesting, that's how science goes."

Amy trains around five or six hours per day, six days a week with the leveL 10's and eLite gymnasts at West VaLLey. She said, "I've been working hard and my routines are coming back. I know more of what to expect now since I've been through it."

Since 1996 she's added a new tumbLing pass, a new skill on bars, and new Leap combinations on beam. VauLt remains the same with a doubLe twisting Yurchenko. Amy's aLso had to rehabilitate from ankLe surgery she had in the summer of 1999.

When asked what it wouLd mean to make her second Olympic team, Amy said, "It wouLd be very cooL. I didn't think I'd do anything after '96 in gymnastics."

She added, "I've gotten to know the girls at the training camps and we're becoming teammates again Like in '96. We're aLL in the same boat, just trying to make the Olympic Team."

Amy and Mark agree that the training camps at KaroLyi's ranch are going weLL. Young said, "She doesn't need to add a Lot of stuff, so we do a Lot of conditioning-40-50 minutes per day. It's good for us because we train in a vacuum. When we go to camp we hook up with KeLLi Hill and her girLs. We have a good working reLationship with them. They have a great work ethic."

Regarding the USA Team, Young said, "We're better than peopLe give us credit for. looking at the top kids on the team we're not as deep as in 1-1996 but we have some very taLented kids. We just need to hit and stay heaLthy and focused."

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USA GYMNASTICS MAY / JUNE 200 0

A. Flip Keyring A lui color front view of FOp, the offiOal mascot of USA Gymnastics, appears on one side. The reverse side has a lun color back view of Flip. Keyring measures 2 I /4 inches in alUmeter. $1.00 #1999 KEY ....................... ~

B. adidas Fleece (navy blue) XL/ MIS $45.00. #26180 ......................... ~

C. USA Gymnastics Flag Tee (blue/white/ red) $5.00. #1999FLA .......................... ~ XL/ L/ M/ S/ YL

D. USA Gymnastics Polo (red) XXL/XL/ L/M/ S $22.00. #1999 POL •••.•.••••.••.• _ ..• _~

E. Adanta's Magnificent Seven Video Presented by NBC Sports. See the 1996 USA Gold Medal Women's Gymnastics Team make history_ Relive the great moments of the dramatic team competition. Atlanta's Magnificent Seven includes highlights of the team compulsories as well as each apparatus of the team optionals. Limited Quantities. #2706 ............................... ~10.00.

F. USA liymnastics Picture Keyring "My Favorite Gymnast" and USA Gymnastics logo imprint (clear/red/blue) $2.00. #5004 •••.•......••••..••.•..••..• ~

G. USA Gymnastics Pennant (white/red/blue) $1.00. #5006 ............................ ~

H. USA Gymnastics Static Sticker (clear/red/blue) $1.00. #5003 ............................ ~

I. Flip Denim Hat Blue denim hat with full color Flip embroidery on front, red and blue Flip signature embroidery on back and red and blue USA Gymnastics logo embroidery on side. $6.00. #1999 HI H ................. ~

J. adidas Hat (white or navy blue) Size: OSFA $12.00. #2000 HAT-W •.••••••..•••.•• ~ #2000 HAT-N ................ ~

K. Aussie Invitational Shirt 2000 Aussie Haircare Invitational Tee. Event logo on back, USA gymnastics logo on sleave and Visa Cup Series logo on front. $5 each, NO LIMIT. XL/AL/AM/AS #2000 AUS ...................... $5.00

L. VISA America Cup Shirt 2000 VISA America Cup Tee Shirt. Event logo on back, USA gymnastics logo on sleave and Visa Cup Series logo on front. $5 each, NO LIMIT. XL/AL/ AM #2000 VIS ........................ $5.00

M. RCA Challenge Shirt 2000 RCA Challenge Tee Shirt. Event logo on back, USA Gymnasti(s logo on sleave and Visa Cup Series logo on front. $5 each, NO LIMIT. XL/AL/AM/AS #2000 RCA ..•................•.. $5.00

N. 2000 Calendar All new 16 month (alendar with your favorite Olympi( gymnasts. $8.00 #2000 CAL ................... ~

O. USA Gymnastics Backpack 100% nylon, bla(k with burgundy & white screened USA Gymnasti(s logo, two·way zipper, adjustable shoulder straps (not pictured) #4974849 ..................•. $15.95

P. USA Gymnastics Logo Pin (red/blue / gold) #4300 .............................. $2.00

Q. Headband (white with USA Gymnasti(slogo) #206 ................................ $3.00

R. Wristband (Red) #208 ................................ $2.00

S. USA Gymnastics Beanie Buddy Seven inch tall bean filled doll wearing a USA Gymnasti(s T·shirl. #1999 BEA .••...•••...•.•....... $6.00

T. Grip Bags Natural 100% Cotton Canvas with drawstring closure and clasp - USA Gymnasti(s logo #200 ................................ $5.00

U. Lundt Bags Fully insulated Nylon with matching shoulder strap available in red or blue - USA Gymnastics logo #209 RED .•.•...•................ $8.00 #209 BLU ........................ $8.00

V. Level Pins # 10004 Level 4 Pin .......... $6.00 # 10005 LevelS Pin .......... $6.00 # 10006 Level 6 Pin .••.•••••• $6.00 #10007 Level 7 Pin ..•.•..... $6.00 # 10008 Level 8 Pin .......... $6.00

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# 1 0009 Level 9 Pin ••.•...... $6.00 # 10010 Level 10 Pin ........ $6.00 # 10011 9.0 Club Pin ........ $6.00

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