INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. – Based on performances at the recently completed training camp at the Women’s National Training Center in Huntsville, Texas, USA Gymnastics has assigned members of the U.S. Women’s National Team to four events scheduled for March 2007.
“The U.S. women have a busy March, kicking off with the Tyson American Cup on March 3,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “2007 is an important year for us in preparation for the 2008 Olympic Games, and we are sending our athletes to a number of events where they can gain valuable experience. Our talent and depth in women’s gymnastics continues to be among the best the world.”
The team assignments for March 2007 are listed below.
- Jana Bieger of Coconut Creek, Fla./Bieger International Gymnastics
- Bianca Flohr of Creston, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics
- Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics
- Natasha Kelley of Katy, Texas/Stars Gymnastics
- Samantha Peszek of McCordsville, Ind./DeVeau’s Gymnastics
- Sarah DeMeo of Overland Park, Kan./Great American Gymnastics
- Ivana Hong of Blue Springs, Mo./Great American Gymnastics
- Natasha Kelley of Katy, Texas/Stars Gymnastics
- Hillary Mauro of West Chester, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics
- Ashley Priess of Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics
- Bridget Sloan of Pittsboro, Ind./Sharp’s Gymnastics Academy
- Amber Trani of Richlandtown, Pa./Parkettes
- Shayla Worley of Orlando, Fla./Orlando Metro
- Jana Bieger of Coconut Creek, Fla./Bieger International Gymnastics
- Bianca Flohr of Creston, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics
- Ivana Hong of Blue Springs, Mo./Great American Gymnastics
- Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics
- Natasha Kelley of Katy, Texas/Stars Gymnastics
- Samantha Peszek of McCordsville, Ind./DeVeau’s Gymnastics
- Ashley Priess of Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics
- Shayla Worley of Orlando, Fla./Orlando Metro
- Hillary Mauro of West Chester, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics (alternate)
Gymnix International Tournament, Montreal, Que., March 16-18
- Sarah DeMeo of Overland Park, Kan./Great American Gymnastics
- Corrie Lothrop of Gaithersburg, Md./Hill’s Gymnastics
- Bridget Sloan of Pittsboro, Ind./Sharp’s Gymnastics Academy
Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States. Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport. Its disciplines include men”s and women”s artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and acrobatic gymnastics. For more information, log on to www.usa-gymnastics.org.