SAN JOSE, Calif., June 30, 2012 – USA Gymnastics has announced that the final day of women’s gymnastics at the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials – Gymnastics, to be held Sunday, July 1 at 5:30 p.m. at HP Pavilion at San Jose, is officially sold out. An estimated attendance of 17,526 will be on-hand to witness gymnastics history as the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team for women’s gymnastics will be officially announced.
"What an amazing accomplishment for gymnastics fans throughout the Bay Area and more specifically ‘Gymnastics City USA'(San Jose) to come out and support our athletes as they vie to represent the United States at the Olympic Games in London," said USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny. "It’s a fantastic ending to what has been a wonderful week of competition in San Jose. We look forward to returning to HP Pavilion in September to kick off the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions."
Fans who don’t have a ticket to the final day of women’s gymnastics are still encouraged to come to the Arena Green located across Autumn St. from HP Pavilion to join in outdoor celebrations – the Visa Fan Fest from 3:30-5:30 p.m. and AT&T Block Party from 8-11 p.m.
At the Visa Fan Fest, fans can gather for fun before the women’s competition to mingle and enjoy various activities, including the Road to London, Painting at the Park, the USA Gymnastics Fitness Zone, and other interactive activities, along with music, autographs, face painting, balloon art and gymnastics demonstrations.
The AT&T Block Party will feature live entertainment from music superstar and two-time GRAMMY winner Kenny Loggins, food and drink. Additionally, members of both the men’s and women’s 2012 U.S. Olympic Teams will be at the AT&T block party to greet fans.
Background information
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HP Pavilion. HP Pavilion at San Jose, managed by Sharks Sports & Entertainment, hosts nearly 100 sporting events annually including more than 40 San Jose Sharks regular season home games and the SAP Open men’s professional tennis tournament. The building hosts approximately 170 events every year — including Olympic athletes, Grammy award-winners and a variety of family and children’s favorites that account for more than 200 event days. Pollstar, the leading concert industry trade magazine, nominated HP Pavilion at San Jose as "Arena of the Year" for 2005 and 2007. In 2007, Pollstar also recognized HP Pavilion at San Jose based on non-sports attendance as fourth in North America, top 10 in the world. Over the past 10 years, HP Pavilion at San Jose has consistently been in the Top 5 in North America and top 10 in the world.
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San Jose Sports Authority. The San Jose Sports Authority is a non-profit organization whose mission is to increase the City of San Jose’s economic development, visibility and civic pride through sports. Serving as the City’s sports commission since its inception in 1991, the Sports Authority has provided leadership and support to attract and host hundreds of sporting events in San Jose and the South Bay. The Sports Authority also supports and operates community, youth and amateur sports programs, including the San Jose Sports Hall of Fame, The First Tee of San Jose, and the REACH Youth Scholarship Program. To learn more, visit www.sjsa.org.
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City of San Jose. From its founding in 1777 as California’s first city, San Jose has been a leader, driven by its spirit of innovation. Today, San Jose stands as the largest city in Northern California and the Capital of Silicon Valley—the world’s leading center of innovation. The city, the 10th largest in the United States, is committed to remaining a top-ranked place to do business, to work and to live. For more information, visit www.sanjoseca.gov.
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San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB). The San Jose Convention & Visitors Bureau (SJCVB), a 25 year old organization focused on enhancing the image and economic well being of San Jose, is managed by Team San Jose, a unique customer service model that works in partnership with local hoteliers, organized labor, local arts leadership and business community to provide a one-team approach to all event-planning needs. Team San Jose manages the San Jose Convention Center and multiple theaters in Downtown San Jose, including the San Jose Civic, Parkside Hall, Center for the Performing Arts, California Theatre and Montgomery Theater. For more information, visit www.sanjose.org.
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San Jose Hotels Inc. (SJHI). San Jose Hotels Inc., is a hotels-led, non-profit business improvement district representing 35 San Jose-based hotels. SJHI leverages destination investment focused on event sponsorship, marketing and public relations to attract conventions, events and meetings to San Jose through a unique partnership with Team San Jose and the SJCVB.