INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., June 27, 2007 – To kick-off the celebration of the 2007 Visa Championships coming to San Jose, Calif., Bay Area residents and those from the surrounding states are joining together to break the world record for the most cartwheels performed at one time of 932 that was set last year in St. Paul, Minn. Gymnastics and local celebrities and personalities will be on hand to lead the effort to break the world record, scheduled for Aug. 1 at 1 p.m. at the Arena Green, located adjacent to HP Pavilion at
“Breaking the world record is a great opportunity for gymnastics fans and area residents to show their civic pride by surpassing the 932 mark set last year,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “Cartwheels are a trick that people of all ages have performed and we invite everyone to come out and help us rewrite the world mark for the most number of cartwheels at one time. This will be a fun, family-oriented activity, and it is a great way to get local residents and fans excited about the Visa Championships that begin on Aug. 15.”
“We’re very excited to have the world’s best gymnasts in town for the Visa Championships,” said Michael Lynch, senior vice president, Visa
The existing record of 932 was set last year on the State Capitol grounds in
Due to space limitations, only the first 1,000 people to sign up may participate in busting the old mark. For consideration by the Guinness Book of World Records, each individual must register. Participants can pre-register online at www.usa-gymnastics.org for just $5 until July 27 or register on-site on Aug. 1 for $10. The fee covers costs for registering the world record.
“As the Visa Championships draw near, we are looking forward to all the fun and exciting events planned in San Jose to get our community involved in this great national event,” said Patricia Ernstrom, executive director for the San Jose Sports Authority. “Breaking the world record is another chance to show just how much
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In addition to setting the world record, registered participants will receive a free gift from USA Gymnastics and a complimentary ticket voucher to the opening night of the 2007 Visa Championships on Wednesday, Aug. 15, the first day of the senior men’s competition.
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At HP Pavilion, the artistic gymnastics competition schedule for the Visa Championships is: Wednesday, Aug. 15 – 1 p.m., junior men’s all-around and event finals, and 7 p.m., senior men’s first day of competition; Thursday, Aug. 16 – 1 p.m., junior women’s first day of competition, and 7 p.m., senior women’s first day of competition; Friday, Aug. 17 – 7 p.m., senior men’s final day of competition; and Saturday, Aug. 18 – 1 p.m., junior women’s final day of competition, and 6 p.m., senior women’s final day of competition. NBC Sports is broadcasting action from the women’s competition on a same weekend, tape-delayed basis during prime time. Coverage from the men’s competition airs later.
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