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THE OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF USA Gymnastics 132 Washington St., Suite 700 Indianapolis, IN 46204 NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. Postage PAID Indianapolis, IN Permit No. 7867 U.S.A. $3.95 • CANADA $5.95 MARCH/APRIL 2012 • VOLUME 41, #2 CHANGE SERVICE REQUESTED 2012 AT&T AMERICAN CUP THE USA’S DANELL LEYVA AND JORDYN WIEBER WIN THE ALL-AROUND TITLES! PLUS: Winter Cup Challenge Nastia Liukin Cup Rhythmic Challenge and more! PLUS: Winter Cup Challenge Nastia Liukin Cup Rhythmic Challenge and more!
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FEATURES12 AT&T American CupJordyn Wieber and Danell Leyva won the all-around titles at the AT&T American Cup international competition in the prestigious Madison Square Garden in New York City.
20 Nastia Liukin CupCharity Jones of Dynamo Gymnastics in Oklahoma won the third annual Nastia Liukin Cup, held in conjunction with the AT&T American Cup in New York City. The event showcased many rising stars in our sport.
24 Winter Cup ChallengeJohn Orozco won the 2012 Winter Cup Challenge, the first major competition of the year. In addition several guys were added to the Men’s National Team. Check out the results.
28 Rhythmic Challenge2011 Pan American Games all-around champion Julie Zetlin and 2011 Visa Championships hoop silver medalist Ronit Shamuilov won the senior and junior all-around titles, respectively, at the 2012 Rhythmic Challenge.
30 2012 Visa International Gymnastics Olympic Test EventA test event was held in London for the 2012 Olympic Games. The U.S. sent athletes in men’s artistic gymnastics, men’s trampoline, and rhythmic.
42 Healthy NutritionThe U.S. Department of Agriculture released new Dietary Guidelines and with that switched from the more commonly known Food Pyramid to a new visual image called MyPlate.
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Publisher Steve Penny
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2012 looks to be an incredible year for USA Gymnastics. The AT&T American Cup was a huge success and officially kicked off our Olympic year that will culminate in London in late July at the 2012 Olympic Games. And, our members and fans across the country are going to have a chance to see their favorite gymnasts up-close-and-personal through the 2012 Kellogg’s® Tour of Gymnastics Champions.
2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin will lead an impressive cast that includes members of the men’s and women’s 2011 World Championships and 2012 Olympic teams, in men’s, women’s, rhythmic, acrobatic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling. And, local area gymnasts will also have the chance to participate in each Tour stop’s performance. The tour will visit 40 cities between September and November. You will want to be among the first to get tickets. The entire city roster will be announced in March, but we are making tickets available in local markets as the city and venue are finalized. Go to www.kelloggstour.com to see if your town has already been confirmed!
For each tour stop, local gym clubs can become part of the Gym Club Ticket Sales Program – your club members and families not only can get early tickets at a discounted price, but the club can also become eligible for a chance to have their gymnasts participate in their local show. Joining the Club Ticket Sales Program is easy: once your city is announced, the club can register to participate through your local arena or USA Gymnastics. Go to www.kelloggstour.com for more information.
Our goal is to get this information out as quickly as possible to let our members and fans have an early opportunity to buy tickets to this gymnastics celebration following the Olympic Games in London before the public on-sale. Partnerships with Kellogg’s, P&G, and Hilton, as well as AEG Facilities, have made this entire Tour possible. Nastia is part of the team creating the performance, and I think it will be unlike any tour that has come before. It will be a fantastic showcase of our sport and athletes. This is one show you won’t want to miss so get your tickets early! See you in the Gym,
Steve Penny,President & CEO
2012 looks to be an incredible year for USA Gymnastics.The AT&T American Cup was a huge success and officially kicked off our Olympic year that will culminate in London in late July at the 2012 Olympic Games.members and fans across the country are going to have a chance to see their favorite gymnasts up-close-and-personal through the 2012 Kellogg’sChampions.
2012 looks to be an incredible year for USA Gymnastics.2012 looks to be an incredible year for USA Gymnastics.
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2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin will lead an impressive cast that
Olympic teams, in men’s, women’s, rhythmic, acrobatic gymnastics and trampoline and tumbling.stop’s performance.
The tour will visit 40 cities between September and November. You will want to be among the first to get tickets.are making tickets available in local markets as the city and venue are finalized.www.kelloggstour.com
city is announced, the club can register to participate through your local arena or USA Gymnastics.
Our goal is to get this information out as quickly as possible to let our members and fans have an early opportunity to buy tickets to this gymnastics celebration following the Olympic Games in London before the public on-sale.
entire Tour possible.
that has come before.one show you won’t want to miss so get your tickets early!
CORE OBJECTIVES n Build the base n Promote the sport n Achieve competitive success
THE MAGAZINE’S MISSION STATEMENTUSA Gymnastics, a bimonthly magazine, is a benefit of membership from USA Gymnastics. The mission of USA Gymnastics magazine is to communicate with gymnasts, parents, coaches, judges, volunteers, clubs and fans of the sport in order to promote the programs, people, events and services of USA Gymnastics.
VISION To inspire and enable our members to achieve excellence in the sport of gymnastics and in life.
THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSION The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of gymnastics.
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CORE OBJECTIVES
THE MAGAZINE’S MISSION STATEMENTTHE MAGAZINE’S MISSION STATEMENTUSA GymnasticsUSA Gymnasticsand fans of the sport in order to promote the programs, people, events and services of USA Gymnastics.
VISION
THE ORGANIZATION’S MISSIONthe pursuit of excellence in all aspects of gymnastics.
start-to-finish en route to her second, consecutive American Cup title and her third overall. Wieber, who showed
upgrades on both beam and floor, began on the vault performing a nearly flawless Amanar for a
16.100. On the uneven bars, Wieber shook off a mistake to score 14.833. On the balance beam, Wieber posted a 14.966 with her new front handspring, standing full, back handspring combination and two-and-a-half twist dismount. In the final rotation, floor, Wieber earned a 15.133 to take the title.
The USA’s Alexandra Raisman of Needham, Mass./Brestyan’s American Gymnastics, scored a close 60.832 to earn second in the all-around while Romania’s Larisa Iordache scored a 59.332 to finish third.
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16.100. On the uneven bars, Wieber shook off a mistake to score 14.833. On the balance beam, Wieber posted a 14.966 with her new front handspring, standing full, back handspring combination and two-and-a-half twist dismount. In the final rotation, floor, Wieber earned a 15.133 to take the title.
The USA’s Needham, Mass./Brestyan’s American Gymnastics, scored a close 60.832 to earn second in the all-around while Romania’s Larisa Iordachethird.
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start-to-finish en route to her second, consecutive American Cup title and her third overall. Wieber, who showed
16.100. On the uneven bars, Wieber shook off a mistake to score 14.833. On the balance beam, Wieber posted a 14.966 with her new front handspring, standing full, back handspring combination and two-and-a-half twist dismount. In the final rotation, floor, Wieber earned a 15.133 to take the title.
The USA’s Needham, Mass./Brestyan’s American Gymnastics, scored a close 60.832 to earn second in the all-around while Romania’s Larisa Iordachethird.
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Jordyn Wieber and danell Leyva won the all-around titles at the 2012 At&t American cup inside new York city’s Madison square garden, March 3. Wieber posted a 61.032 and
Leyva scored 90.664.
“It feels amazing to win my third American Cup,” Wieber said after the competition. “I’m really excited to get started
with the Olympic year.”
“Being the AT&T American Cup champion is amazing,” Leyva said. “It’s great to be on that list with people like Blaine Wilson, Jonathan Horton and Paul Hamm – and to say it was in the Garden is even better.”
Wieber, of DeWitt, Mich./Gedderts’ Twistars USA, the reigning World all-around champion and defending AT&T American Cup champion, led from
Original photo by John Cheng.
“It feels amazIng to wIn my thIrd amerIcan cup...”
“I’m really excIted to get started wIth the olympIc year.”
– Jordyn wIeber –
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Raisman started with a nearly stuck Amanar vault for 16.100, which tied the high score on this event with Wieber.
“I’m really happy and excited with my performance. I can’t wait to see what the rest of the year has to offer,” said Raisman.
On the uneven bars, Raisman earned a 14.333. Moving to the balance beam, she dismounted with an impressive Arabian double front, to score a 14.966. In the final rotation, Raisman electrified the crowd on the floor exercise, tumbling a new pass of a one-and-a-half to Arabian double front to punch layout front. She earned the highest score of the day on the event, a 15.433.
Iordache posted the highest score of the meet on the balance beam with a 15.400, after executing a back handspring to tuck full twist.
On the men’s side, Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Gymnastics) scored
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90.664 to win the all-around gold medal, Ukraine’s Mykola Kuksenkov took the silver medal (90.498) and Germany’s Marcel nguyen won the bronze (89.925).
USA’s John Orozco of the Bronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (USOTC), finished fifth in the all-around with an 89.331.
Leyva came from behind to take the title, after scoring a 15.933 on high bar. His routine, which included four catch-and-release moves, was punctuated by a stuck double-twisting double layout to the delight of the crowd.
The Florida-native began his competition on the floor exercise, mounting with a double-
twisting, double layout for a 15.033. Leyva earned a 14.433 on the pommel horse, a
“beIng the at&t amerIcan cup champIon Is amazIng...”
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90.664 to win the all-around gold medal, Ukraine’sMykola Kuksenkov(90.498) and Germany’s
won the bronze (89.925).
John OrozcoBronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (USOTC), finished fifth in the all-around with an 89.331.
Leyva came from behind to take the title, after scoring a 15.933 on high bar. His routine, which included four catch-and-release moves, was punctuated by a stuck double-twisting double layout to the delight of the crowd.
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90.664 to win the all-around gold medal, Ukraine’sMykola Kuksenkov took the silver medal Mykola Kuksenkov took the silver medal Mykola Kuksenkov(90.498) and Germany’s Marcel
won the bronze (89.925).
John Orozco of the Bronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (USOTC), finished fifth in the all-around with an 89.331.
Leyva came from behind to take the title, after scoring a 15.933 on high bar. His routine, which included four catch-and-release moves, was punctuated by a stuck double-twisting double layout to the delight of the crowd.
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14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel
bars displaying the precision that won him the World title on the event and earned a 14.966.
Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed
his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.
Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest score on the event.
U.S. alternate Gabrielle Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final
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14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel
bars displaying the precision that won him the World
Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed
his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.
Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the
KUKSENKOV
competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest
of Virginia Beach, Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final
14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu 14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu 14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu
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MykolaKUKSENKOV
14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu 14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu 14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel
bars displaying the precision that won him the World bars displaying the precision that won him the World bars displaying the precision that won him the World title on the event and earned a 14.966.title on the event and earned a 14.966.title on the event and earned a 14.966.
Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed
his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.
Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest score on the event.score on the event.
U.S. alternate U.S. alternate Gabrielle DouglasGabrielle Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final
Gabrielle DOUGLAS
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results, hit four-for-four, highlighted by the debut of her Amanar vault and L-grip endo half to piked Tkatchev on the uneven bars. Douglas earned scores of 15.866 on vault, 15.633 on the uneven bars, 15.100 on the beam and 14.700 on the floor.
Christopher Brooks of Houston/Team Hilton HHonors/Cypress Gym, like Douglas, performed exhibition routines as the U.S. alternate. Brooks earned his highest score of the night, a 15.833, for his handspring double front vault. He scored 14.900 on the floor, 13.933 on the pommel horse, 14.833 on the still rings, 14.900 on the parallel bars and 15.533 on the high bar.
For the third, consecutive year the AT&T American Cup was part of the International Gymnastics Federation’s All-around World Cup Series.
14.666 on the still rings and a 15.633 for his Kasumatsu full on vault. In the fifth rotation, Leyva took to the parallel
bars displaying the precision that won him the World title on the event and earned a 14.966.
Kuksenkov led the field after five events after posting the highest score of the night on the pommel horse, a 14.933. His 15.200 score on the high bar completed
his 90.498 total. Nguyen claimed the all-around bronze medal, earning the highest score on the still rings of the competition (15.133) and an 89.925 all-around total.
Orozco, who was competing in his hometown, finished fifth in the all-around, highlighted by a meet-high 15.500 on the parallel bars. Orozco closed the competition on the high bar, performing a Liukin release move to earn a 15.366, the second highest score on the event.
U.S. alternate Gabrielle Douglas of Virginia Beach, Va./Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, who performed exhibition routines, which did not factor into the final
results, hit four-for-four, highlighted by the debut of her Amanar vault and L-grip endo half to piked Tkatchev on the uneven bars. Douglas earned scores of 15.866 on vault, 15.633 on the uneven bars, 15.100 on the beam
of Houston/Team Hilton HHonors/Cypress Gym, like Douglas, performed exhibition routines as the U.S. alternate. Brooks earned his highest score of the night, a 15.833, for his handspring double front vault. He scored 14.900 on the floor, 13.933 on the pommel horse, 14.833 on the still rings, 14.900 on the parallel
For the third, consecutive year the AT&T American Cup was part of the International Gymnastics Federation’s All-
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MEN’S ALL-AROUND SCORES #. NAME COUNTRY FX PH SR VT PB HB AA
CCharity Jones of Miami, Okla./Dynamo Gymnastics, posted a 38.075 score to win the all-around title at the third annual Nastia Liukin Cup inside Madison Square Garden on March 2. Alex McMurtry of Midlothian, Va./Richmond Olympiad Gymnastics, and Polina Shchennikova of Colorado Springs, Colo./T.I.G.A.R, tied for second, scoring 37.875. Defending champion Grace Williams of
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Linden, Mich./Gedderts’ Twistars USA, finished third with a 37.750. Proceeds from the event go to the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund within the National Gymnastics Foundation.
Jones began her night on the vault, performing a big Yurchenko double full for a 9.775. In rotation two, Jones scored 9.375 on the uneven bars with a Tkatchev release
move and double layout dismount. On the balance beam, her routine, which included a back handspring to layout stepout and double tuck dismount, gave her a 9.625. In the final rotation, Jones took to the floor leading the competition. Mounting with a tuck full in and dismounting with a double pike, she scored a 9.300 to win the all-around title.
“It feels amazing to win the Nastia Liukin Cup,” Jones said. “It’s just so surreal because there are so many good athletes here. I tried my best, and to come out on top feels good.”
McMurtry began on the floor, earning a 9.350 with a tucked full-in that seemed to hang in the rafters.
37.875. Defending champion Grace Williams of
scored 9.375 on the uneven bars with a Tkatchev release move and double layout dismount. On the balance beam, her routine, which included a back handspring to layout stepout and double tuck dismount, gave her a 9.625. In the final rotation, Jones took to the floor leading the competition. Mounting with a tuck full in and dismounting with a double pike, she scored a 9.300 to win the all-around title.
“It feels amazing to win the Nastia Liukin Cup,surreal because there are so many good athletes here. I tried my best, and to come out on top feels good.
McMurtry began on the floor, earning a 9.350 with a tucked full-in that seemed to hang in the rafters.
Colorado Springs, Colo./T.I.G.A.R, tied for second, scoring 37.875. Defending champion Grace scored 9.375 on the uneven bars with a Tkatchev release 37.875. Defending champion Grace Williams of
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On the vault, she posted the night’s highest score, a 9.900, for a powerful double twisting Yurchenko, giving her the vault title. McMurtry, then, moved to the uneven bars where she earned a 9.050. In the final rotation, McMurtry was solid on the balance beam, executing a switch leap to back tuck and nearly stuck two-and-a-half twisting dismount for a 9.575 and a share of second place.
Shchennikova, who tied McMurtry for second in the all-around, started on the floor exercise with a 9.450, after mounting with a double pike. On the vault, she performed a Yurchenko full for a 9.425. Shchennikova soared on the uneven bars with a piked stalder to Tkatchev to Pak salto connection for a 9.550 and the event title. In the final rotation, Shchennikova used her grace and long lines on the balance beam to post a 9.450.
Williams, who won the Nastia Liukin Cup title in 2011, earned her highest score of the night on the vault with a 9.600 for her Yurchenko full. She also earned a 9.375 on the uneven bars, a 9.475 on the beam and a 9.300 on floor to finish third in the all-around.
Wynter Childers of Spearfish, S.D./Spearfish Gymnastics, posted the highest score on the balance beam, a 9.700, to win the event title, while Alicia Boren of Franklin Hills, N.J./North Stars Gymnastics Academy, won the floor exercise title with a 9.550, dismounting with an impressive full-twisting double back.
Each of the 34 gymnasts in the field qualified through one of the designated invitationals that comprised the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. A select number of gymnasts from each invitational advanced to the Nastia Liukin Cup.
The Nastia Liukin Cup participants received a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the AT&T American Cup; and both met and had their photo taken with Liukin. For more information, go to www.nastialiukincup.com.
Wynter Childers of Spearfish, Wynter Childers of Spearfish, S.D./Spearfish Gymnastics, S.D./Spearfish Gymnastics, posted the highest score on the posted the highest score on the balance beam, a 9.700, to win balance beam, a 9.700, to win the event title, while Alicia Boren the event title, while Alicia Boren of Franklin Hills, N.J./North Stars of Franklin Hills, N.J./North Stars Gymnastics Academy, won the floor Gymnastics Academy, won the floor exercise title with a 9.550, dismounting exercise title with a 9.550, dismounting with an impressive full-twisting double with an impressive full-twisting double
Each of the 34 gymnasts in the field Each of the 34 gymnasts in the field qualified through one of the designated qualified through one of the designated invitationals that comprised the Nastia invitationals that comprised the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. A select number Liukin Cup Series. A select number of gymnasts from each invitational of gymnasts from each invitational advanced to the Nastia Liukin Cup.advanced to the Nastia Liukin Cup.
The Nastia Liukin Cup participants The Nastia Liukin Cup participants received a Nastia Liukin-designed received a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the AT&T American Cup; two tickets to the AT&T American Cup; and both met and had their photo taken and both met and had their photo taken with Liukin. For more information, go towith Liukin. For more information, go towww.nastialiukincup.com.
Charity Jones Wins the Nastia Liukin Cup!
the event title, while Alicia Boren of Franklin Hills, N.J./North Stars Gymnastics Academy, won the floor exercise title with a 9.550, dismounting with an impressive full-twisting double
Each of the 34 gymnasts in the field qualified through one of the designated invitationals that comprised the Nastia Liukin Cup Series. A select number of gymnasts from each invitational advanced to the Nastia Liukin Cup.
The Nastia Liukin Cup participants received a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the AT&T American Cup; and both met and had their photo taken with Liukin. For more information, go to
JOHN OROZCO changed his luck this year at the 2012 Winter Cup Challenge in Las Vegas, by winning the all-around title with a score of 180.700.
“I’ve had the worst luck at this meet in the last few years,’’ Orozco said. “I’ve either been hurt or sick during this competition. So, this year, I just tried to get over all that and change my luck. I’m glad I got to start off the new year like this.”
A native of the Bronx, N.Y., Orozco trains at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Orozco, of
Team Hilton HHonors, led after the first day of competition and never looked back. In addition to the all-around title, he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on pommel horse and fourth on floor.
Team Hilton HHonors, led after the first day of competition and never looked back. In addition to the all-around title, he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on
Team Hilton HHonors, led after the first day of competition Team Hilton HHonors, led after the first day of competition Team Hilton HHonors, led after the first day of competition and never looked back. In addition to the all-around title, and never looked back. In addition to the all-around title, he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell he won the title on parallel bars, tied for first with Danell Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Leyva of Homestead, Fla./Team Hilton HHonors (Universal Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on Gymnastics), on the horizontal bar, finished second on
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Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Orozco, of Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Orozco, of Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Orozco, of Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. Orozco, of
STEVEN LEGENDRE
BRANDON WYNN
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Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif./University of California – Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the pommel horse to win the event title.
Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein of Spring Valley, N.Y./US Gymnastics Develop Center II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World Championships team.team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World Championships team.Championships team.
Steven Legendre of Port Jefferson, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (University of Oklahoma), took second in the all-around with a score of 175.200, and Brandon Wynn of Columbus, Ohio/Team Hilton HHonors (Ohio State University), finished third with a score of 175.000.
Legendre won both the floor and vault titles and took fifth place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on parallel bars and eighth on high bar.
Rounding out the top six in the all-around were Leyva in fourth place (174.600), Chris Brooks of Houston/Team Hilton HHonors (Cypress Academy) in fifth (174.550) and David Sender of Arlington Heights, Ill./University of Illinois, in sixth (173.550).
Sender, 26, used the Winter Cup as his comeback to the sport. He was the 2008 National Champion but didn’t make the Olympic Team after he rolled his ankle in training prior to the Olympic Trials competition. He competed in 2009 and made the national team, deciding to retire from the sport to pursue veterinary school at the University of Illinois. While attending vet school and training with the men’s team at the University of Illinois, he decided he still had more to give in the sport and wanted to give it one last shot to make an Olympic Team.
“I went to the dean of the college and asked for a leave of absence from vet school,” said Sender. “They were very understanding and gave me the time I needed to pursue my dreams.”
Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif./University of California – Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the
Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein of Spring Valley, N.Y./US Gymnastics Develop Center II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on
Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif./University of California – Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the pommel horse to win the event title.
Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein of Spring Valley, N.Y./US Gymnastics Develop Center II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World
Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif./University of California Glen Ishino of Santa Ana, Calif./University of California – Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the – Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the pommel horse to win the event title.pommel horse to win the event title.
Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein of Spring Valley, N.Y./US Gymnastics Develop Center of Spring Valley, N.Y./US Gymnastics Develop Center II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./II, Ishino, Adrian de los Angeles of Long Beach, Calif./University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, University of Michigan, and C.J. Maestas of Corrales, N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national N.M./University of Ilinois, were named to the U.S. national team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World team, along with all seven members of the 2011 World
Steven Legendre of Port Jefferson, of Port Jefferson, N.Y./Team Hilton N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (University HHonors (University of Oklahoma), took of Oklahoma), took second in the all-around second in the all-around with a score of 175.200, with a score of 175.200, and Brandon Wynn of Columbus, Ohio/Team Hilton HHonors and Brandon Wynn of Columbus, Ohio/Team Hilton HHonors (Ohio State University), finished third with a score of 175.000.(Ohio State University), finished third with a score of 175.000.(Ohio State University), finished third with a score of 175.000.
Legendre won both the floor and vault titles and took fifth Legendre won both the floor and vault titles and took fifth Legendre won both the floor and vault titles and took fifth place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on place on high bar, while Wynn took first on still rings, third on
# NAME SCHOOL/CLUB TWO-DAY TOTAL 1. John Orozco USOTC/Hilton HHonors 180.700
2. Steven Legendre Oklahoma/Hilton HHonors 175.200
3. Brandon Wynn Ohio State/Hilton HHonors 175.000
4. Danell Leyva Universal/Hilton HHonors 174.600
5. Christopher Brooks Cypress Academy/Hilton HHonors 174.550
6. David Sender Illinois 173.550
7. Paul Ruggeri III Illinois 171.450
8. Jesse Silverstein US Gym Dev Ctr II 170.900
9. Sho Nakamori Champions Academy/Hilton HHonors 170.650
10. Adrian De Los Angeles Michigan 169.500
11. Ryan Lieberman Stanford 169.450
12. Christopher Maestas Illinois 168.900
13. Jake Martin USOTC 167.900
14. Kyle Bunthuwong Cal Berkeley 167.050
15. Akash Modi Monmouth 166.650
16. Donothan Bailey Cal Berkeley 165.550
17. Edward Mesa Universal 165.400
18. Seung Tai Lee Ohio State 164.500
19. Marvin Kimble Swiss Turners 164.050
20. Hunter Justus Cypress Academy 161.850
– Berkeley, swung with precision and clean form on the pommel horse to win the event title.
Following the competition, Wynn, Sender, Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois, Samuel Mikulak of Ann Arbor, Mich./University of Michigan, Jesse Silverstein
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EVENT FINALS
Floor
1. Steven Legendre Oklahoma/Hilton HHonors 31.000
2. Danell Leyva Universal/Hilton HHonors 29.600
3. Paul Ruggeri III Illinois 29.250
Pommel Horse
1. Glen Ishino Cal Berkeley 31.450
2. John Orozco USOTC/Hilton HHonors 30.650
3. Ty Echard Ohio State 30.250
Still Rings
1. Brandon Wynn Ohio State/Hilton HHonors 30.950
2. Christopher Maestas Illinois 30.000
3. David Sender Illinois 29.950
Vault
1. Steven Legendre Oklahoma/Hilton HHonors 32.450
2T. Chandler Eggleston High Point 32.400
2T. David Sender Illinois 32.400
Parallel Bars
1. John Orozco USOTC/Hilton HHonors 30.650
2. Samuel Mikulak Michigan 30.350
3. Brandon Wynn Ohio State/Hilton HHonors 29.700
High Bar
1T. Danell Leyva Universal/Hilton HHonors 30.300
1T. John Orozco USOTC/Hilton HHonors 30.300
3. Christopher Brooks Cypress Acad./Hilton HHonors 29.850
CHRIS BROOKS
DAVID SENDER
DANELL LEYVA
These gymnasts were named to the USA National Team immediately following the Winter Cup Challenge and will join the seven members of the World Championships team, L to R: Jesse Silverstein, Brandon Wynn, David Sender, Samuel Mikulak, and Paul Ruggeri. Not pictured Adrian de los Angeles, C.J. Maestas and Glen Ishino.
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TEAM HILTON HHONORS L to R: Chris Brooks, Brandon Wynn, Sho Nakamori, Alex Buscaglia, John Orozco, Steven Legendre, Danell Leyva, Alexander Naddour and Jon Horton.
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By Amanda Robinson2011 Pan American Games all-around champion Julie
Zetlin of Bethesda, Md./Capital Rhythmics, and 2011 Visa Championships hoop silver medalist Ronit Shamuilov
of Brooklyn, N.Y./Isadora, won the senior and junior all-around titles, respectively, at the 2012 Rhythmic Challenge
at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., Feb. 18–19.
Zetlin won the senior all-around title with a 104.470, taking a first-place finish on hoop (26.300) and ribbon (25.670), second on clubs (26.300) and third on ball (26.200). Rebecca Sereda of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora, finished second in the all-around with a 101.880, earning first on ball (26.630) and clubs (26.500), and third on ribbon (25.100). Jazzy Kerber of
Highland Park, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, placed third in the all-around with a final score of 101.180. Polina Kozitskiy of Fountainville, Pa./Philadelphia Rhythmic Academy, at 101.000 and Cindy Lu of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora, at 95.600 rounded out the top five in the all-around.
Shamuilov earned a 98.800 to win the junior all-around title and took top honors on three of the four apparatus: ball (25.230), clubs (24.83), and ribbon (25.350), finishing second on hoop (23.400). Laura Zeng of Libertyville, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, finished second in the all-around with a 97.150, and Serena Lu of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora, placed third with a 95.380. Lu also earned the top score in hoop with a 24.100. Julia Garbuz of Eden
around titles, respectively, at the 2012 Rhythmic Challenge at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs,
Colo., Feb. 18–19.
Zetlin won the senior all-around title with a 104.470, taking a first-place finish on hoop (26.300) and ribbon (25.670), second on clubs (26.300) and third on ball (26.200). Rebecca Sereda of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora, finished second in the all-around with a 101.880, earning first on ball (26.630) and clubs (26.500), and third on ribbon (25.100). Jazzy Kerber of
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Prairie, Minn./NorthWest Rhythmic LLC, and Monica Rokhman of Northbrook, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center, finished fourth and fifth in the all-around, respectively.
The Rhythmic Invitational and Group Championships, competitions for Levels 7–10, were held in conjunction with the Rhythmic Challenge.
Prairie, Minn./NorthWest Rhythmic LLC, and Monica Rokhman of Northbrook, Prairie, Minn./NorthWest Rhythmic LLC,
Championships, competitions for Levels 7–10, were held in conjunction with the Rhythmic Challenge.
See page 41 for some exciting
news regarding Julie Zetlin!
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The 2012 Visa International Gymnastics, the final gymnastics qualification event for the 2012 Olympic Games, took place in January in London. The USA was seeking to qualify for the 2012 Olympic Games in rhythmic and men’s trampoline, having already qualified for the Olympics in men’s and women’s gymnastics and women’s trampoline.
MEN Alex Buscaglia of Stanford, Calif./Team Hilton HHonors (Stanford University), and Steven Legendre of Norman, Okla./Team Hilton HHonors (University of Oklahoma), participated in the men’s competition. Legendre finished 13th place in the all-around with a total of 86.298 and advanced to vault finals. Buscaglia scored an 80.731.
During event finals, Legendre won the silver medal on vault with his handspring double front, earning a 15.800. His second vault, a nearly stuck Kasumatsu one-and-a-half, earned a 15.933, giving Legendre a 15.866 average.
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TRAMPOLINE In men’s trampoline, Logan Dooley of Lake Forest, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters, were seeking to qualify the U.S. for one of the five remaining Olympic spots.
Three-time U.S. trampoline champion Gluckstein earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, compulsory; 55.280, optional) and 10th place, earning Team USA one of three “wild card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085, compulsory; 55.740, optional).
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Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters, were seeking to qualify the U.S. for one of the five remaining Olympic spots.
Three-time U.S. trampoline champion Gluckstein earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, compulsory; 55.280, optional) and 10th place, earning Team USA one of three “wild card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085, compulsory; 55.740, optional).
Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters, were of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters, were seeking to qualify the U.S. for one of the five seeking to qualify the U.S. for one of the five remaining Olympic spots. remaining Olympic spots.
Three-time U.S. trampoline champion Gluckstein Three-time U.S. trampoline champion Gluckstein earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, compulsory; 55.280, optional) and 10th compulsory; 55.280, optional) and 10th place, earning Team USA one of three “wild place, earning Team USA one of three “wild card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085, 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085, compulsory; 55.740, optional).compulsory; 55.740, optional).
In men’s trampoline, Logan Dooley of Lake Forest, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Ultra Twisters, were seeking to qualify the U.S. for one of the five
Three-time U.S. trampoline champion Gluckstein earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, earned a combined 103.340 total (48.060, compulsory; 55.280, optional) and 10th place, earning Team USA one of three “wild card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished card” berths to the Games. Dooley finished 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085, 14th with a score of 101.825 (46.085,
RHYTHMIC Julie Zetlin of Bethesda, Md./Capital Rhythmics, the highest place finisher from the Americas at Worlds, is vying for one of the five remaining Olympic spots. Zetlin scored a 98.175 to finish in 16th place.
As the highest place finisher from the Americas at the 2011 World Championships, Zetlin was eligible to qualify to the Olympic Games as a continental representative. Later, it was determined by the International Gymnastics Federation, that she had qualified. See page 40 for more details.
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To read the full list of athletes selected for the WorldAcrobatic Age-Group Competition go to
www.usagym.org/acro
More than 600 athletes are expected to compete in the World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships and
the World Acrobatic Gymnastics Age-Group Competition, which the USA is hosting for the first time. The competition will be held at the HP Field House at the ESPN Wide World of Complex, located at the Walt Disney World Resort outside of Orlando, Fla. For more information on the two events, go tohttp://usagym.org/pages/acro/events/2012/worlds.html.
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The Acro Cup was held at the USA Gymnastics National Team Training Center in Huntsville, Texas, an official U.S.
Olympic Committee Training Site, Feb. 11–12.
This competition determined the USA Acro National Team, and also selected the athletes who will compete in the 2012 World Acrobatic Gymnastics Championships and World Acrobatic Age-Group Competition, April 16–22 in Lake Buena Vista, Fla.
Congratulations to the team who made the World Acrobatic Championships.
WOMEN’S PAIRBeth Landeche, New Orleans, La./Crescent City Gymnastics; Nicole Barrilleaux, Metairie, La./Crescent City Gymnastics
Holli Morris, Beaumont, Calif./The Acro Cup was held at the USA The Acro Cup was held at the USA TThe Acro Cup was held at the USA The Acro Cup was held at the USA T
The 2012 Senior World Championships Team includes (L to R): Dylan Maurer, Kelianne Stankus, Holli Morris, Sienna Colbert, and Crystal Johnston. Not pictured: Beth Landeche and Nicole Barrilleaux.
Julie Zetlin of Bethesda, Md./Capital Rhythmics, has qualified for individual rhythmic gymnastics
competition at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Zetlin earned a berth to the Games as the representative
for North, Central and South America, based on the results from the 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Montpellier, France. This is the first time since 2004 that
the USA will compete in this event at the Olympic Games and the first time that USA Gymnastics has qualified athletes to the
Olympic Games in men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, men’s and women’s trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics.
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2004 Olympic All-Around Champion Carly Patterson is engaged to Mark Caldwell, who works as a strategy consultant. He proposed on Jan. 21, just outside Dallas, Texas.
Julie Zetlin of Bethesda, Md./Capital Rhythmics, has qualified for individual rhythmic gymnastics
competition at the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Zetlin earned a berth to the Games as the representative Zetlin earned a berth to the Games as the representative
for North, Central and South America, based on the results for North, Central and South America, based on the results from the 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships from the 2011 World Rhythmic Gymnastics Championships in Montpellier, France. in Montpellier, France.
the USA will compete in this event at the Olympic Games and the USA will compete in this event at the Olympic Games and the first time that USA Gymnastics has qualified athletes to the the first time that USA Gymnastics has qualified athletes to the
Olympic Games in men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, men’s Olympic Games in men’s and women’s artistic gymnastics, men’s and women’s trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics.
ZETLIN QUALIFIES IN rhythmic GYMNASTICS FOR THE 2012 OLYMPIC GAMES
By Dena Herman, PhD, MPH, RD and Co-Director of the National Children’s Study for the Los Angeles-Ventura Study Center (NCS-LAVSC)
The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) released new Dietary Guidelines and with that switched from the more commonly known Food Guide Pyramid to a new
visual image called MyPlate. While both images show what proportion of each food group should be consumed, the pyramid image was confusing because it could not be easily applied to daily eating habits. MyPlate provides a visual of a “place setting” that more universally communicates to consumers how to optimize each meal and provides a “symbol” of how they should be eating.
WHAT IS MYPLATE?The MyPlate graphic is a dinner-sized plate that is sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, protein and dairy. This image offers a simple solution to help people understand the need for appropriate serving sizes without counting calories. MyPlate suggests a focus on vegetables and grains, with fruit and protein each playing a more complementary role in the diet. Dairy is not included on the plate, but is represented by a circle at the side.
Fruits and vegetables should make up ½ the plate and emphasizes the importance these foods have not only to weight maintenance but also to their contribution to preventative health, which is particularly important to young athletes and their families to maintain optimal performance. Protein makes up less than a ¼ of the plate and demonstrates a greater emphasis on protein quality rather than quantity. The total amount of protein suggested for daily consumption for those 9 years of age and older is 5–7 ounces with a focus on protein from plant sources. Young athletes may need more depending on their growth velocity. Grains make up more than
¼ of the plate and the suggestion is to eat more than half of these as whole grains.
MYPYRAMID VS MYPLATE: WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE?There are a number of differences between the former dietary guidelines’ MyPyramid and the new guidelines as depicted by MyPlate. Besides the visual aspect, the “pyramid” focused more on physical activity and offered structured guidelines for active living and weight maintenance. The focus of the “plate” is more on portion control with a couple of important additions.
These include the recommendations to reduce sodium intake and increase water consumption – something that was not included before. Another important point of the plate concept is that everyone
should “enjoy their food” and eat meals more often as a family – parents are their children’s best role models with
respect to what they should eat and drink.
HOW DO I APPLY MYPLATE TO MYEVERYDAY?If you are active, then what you eat is even more important to your everyday performance and to help you reach your goals. National data suggest that nutrient intakes of most youth are inadequate in a number of vitamins and minerals including: folate, vitamins A and E, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium.
Fiber intake among adolescents is also lower than recommended. Using MyPlate can assist you in
building a better menu that does not have to be complicated to put together.
These include the recommendations to reduce sodium intake and increase water consumption – something that was not included before. Another important point of the plate concept is that everyone
should “enjoy their food” and eat meals more often as a
is more on portion control with a couple of important additions.
should “enjoy their food” and eat meals more often as a family – parents are their children’s best role models with should “enjoy their food” and eat meals more often as a
sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables,
CLIMBING THE PYRAMID OR JUST HANGINGON THE PLATE? WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?
Protein makes up less than a ¼ of the plate and demonstrates a greater emphasis on protein quality rather than quantity. The total amount of protein suggested for daily consumption for those 9 years of age and older is 5–7 ounces with a focus on protein from plant sources. Young athletes may need more depending on their growth velocity. Grains make up more than
folate, vitamins A and E, iron, zinc, magnesium, and calcium. Fiber intake among adolescents is also lower than
recommended. Using MyPlate can assist you in building a better menu that does not have to be complicated to put together.
a greater emphasis on protein quality rather than quantity. The total amount of protein suggested for daily consumption for those 9 years of age and older is 5–7 ounces with a focus on protein from plant sources. Young athletes may need more depending on their growth velocity. Grains make up more than
Fiber intake among adolescents is also lower than recommended. Using MyPlate can assist you in
building a better menu that does not have to be complicated to put together.
sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables,
by MyPlate. Besides the visual aspect, the “pyramid” focused more on physical activity and offered structured guidelines for active living and weight maintenance. The focus of the “plate” is more on portion control with a couple of important additions. is more on portion control with a couple of important additions.
sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables, sectioned into the basic food groups: fruits, vegetables,
proportion of each food group should be consumed, the pyramid image was confusing because it could not be easily applied to daily eating habits. MyPlate provides a visual of a “place setting” that more universally communicates to consumers how to optimize each meal and provides a “symbol”
The MyPlate graphic is a dinner-sized plate that is
THE DIFFERENCE?There are a number of differences between the former dietary guidelines’ MyPyramid and the new guidelines as depicted
provides a visual of a “place setting” that more
The MyPlate graphic is a dinner-sized plate that is
by MyPlate. Besides the visual aspect, the “pyramid” focused more on physical activity and offered structured guidelines for active living and weight maintenance. The focus of the “plate” is more on portion control with a couple of important additions. is more on portion control with a couple of important additions.
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By Dena Herman, PhD, MPH, RD and Co-Director of the National Children’s Study for the Los Angeles-Ventura Study Center (NCS-LAVSC)
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of folate, vitamin A and fiber. Poor eating habits and tissue injury can put you at risk for folate deficiency, which is important for maintaining healthy DNA. Vitamin A is an important antioxidant as well as being crucial for good eyesight and maintaining healthy skin and healing processes. Fiber is important for healthy GI function. Making sure that fruits and vegetables fill up half of the plate at each meal will ensure you are getting enough of these important nutrients. Pay attention to the color of your fruits and vegetables and eat a rainbow of options – dark green and deep orange varieties are the richest sources. Whole grains, especially those that are fortified, are also good sources of folate and fiber. Try eating whole wheat pasta with a veggie sauté for a great power lunch!
Iron and zinc are found primarily in high protein foods but don’t be fooled into thinking that animal sources are your only choice. In fact, pumpkin seeds, pistachios and tofu have higher quantities of iron per ½ cup serving than beef! Raw or lightly roasted nuts are nature’s original fast foods and make easy-to-carry snacks for on-the-go. Beans and fish are also good sources of iron. Fish from the sea such as salmon and halibut have the added benefit of containing omega-3 fatty
acids – natural anti-inflammatories. Remember – iron is important as a carrier of oxygen in the blood as well as playing a key role in
collagen synthesis and neurotransmitter function. Zinc is involved in protein synthesis – all important functions for a growing athlete! Even though MyPlate recommends that protein sources make up less than a ¼ of your meal, keep in mind
that protein quality is key.
Nuts are also a good source of vitamin E and magnesium. Vitamin E is an important antioxidant and plays a role in reducing inflammation and preventing cellular injury from oxidative stress – something that occurs daily if you are engaging in vigorous physical activity. Magnesium is food for your muscles and figures prominently in muscle contraction and nerve impulse transmission. Sunflower seeds, peanuts and almonds should also be included in your daily trail mix to get enough of these nutrients.
Don’t forget your calcium! The circle at the side of the plate is meant to remind us to include dairy at breakfast, lunch and dinner. For young athletes, calcium means strong bones, but it also plays a role in nerve transmission and maintaining normal heart rhythm. Whether you include a glass of lowfat or nonfat milk with your meals, sprinkle cheese on your vegetables or pasta, or eat fruit and yogurt as a snack, you will be making sure that your bones and heart are reaching their peak capacity.
Finally, hydration is key for young athletes and water alone is not always enough. While sports drinks can be used in moderation, they can be exchanged for healthier options such as combining fresh juices (e.g., apple) in combination with mineral water in a one-third: two-thirds mix to get the same effect and avoid the high fructose corn syrup.
For more information on how to include MyPlate ideas to plan healthy meals for you and your family visit: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources of folate, vitamin A and fiber. Poor eating habits and tissue injury can put you at risk for folate deficiency, which is important for maintaining healthy DNA. Vitamin A
for healthy GI function. Making sure that fruits and
acids – natural anti-inflammatories. Remember – iron is important as a carrier of oxygen in the blood as well as playing a key role in
collagen synthesis and neurotransmitter function. Zinc is involved in protein synthesis – all important functions for a growing athlete! Even though MyPlate recommends that protein sources make up less than a ¼ of your meal, keep in mind
that protein quality is key.
Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources Fruits and vegetables are excellent sources
as combining fresh juices (e.g., apple) in combination with mineral water in a one-third: two-thirds mix to get the same effect and avoid the high fructose corn syrup.
For more information on how to include MyPlate ideas to plan healthy meals for you and your family visit: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.www.ChooseMyPlate.gov.www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
FACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYMFACES IN THE GYM
Nebraska Level 5 State Champs! Lincoln, NebraskaReagan Hestermann (9), Molly McGroarty (9), Tenley Colclasure (8), and Callie Martin (10) of Nebraska School of Gymnastics, each won an individual all-around state title this season. Thanks to coaches
Tanya Gifford, Sabrina Long, and Owen Field.
Mikayla Reyes Costa Mesa, CAMIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast and trains at Team OC. She took first place in the all-around in the West Section Championship and seventh place in the State Championship.
Jadyn Pye Salem, WisconsinJadyn, 8, is a Level 5 gymnast and coached by Bill Price. She competed in the State meet in December and won three medals on floor, vault and bars. Her all-around score of 34.2, was the highest of the season.
Kelsey Funkhouser, Gresham, OregonKelsey, 13, is a back-to-back state champion. She was beam and floor champion at the 2010 Level 5 State meet. She was beam champ at the 2011 Level 6 State meet. She’s training
Level 7 at Northwest Gymnastics Training Center and is coached by Danita Rigert
and Melody Tremayne.
Shyanne Sheldon Maui, HawaiiShyanne, 9, is from Valley Isle Gymnastics and is coached by Ajja DeShayne. Shyanne won the Level 4 Hawaii State meet with a 37.375. She also earned silver medals on vault, beam and floor.
Vivian Hua Newton, MassachusettsVivian, 11, is a Level 7 from Rhythmic Dreams and is coached by Ionela Majeri. She is a multiple State, Regional and JO Champion. Vivian was selected for the Pre-Youth Elite Squad.
Avery Longdon Vernon Hills, IL
Avery, 10, is a Level 5 gymnast at Libertyville Gymnastics
Academy. Avery is balancing parrots on her feet during a
trip to Mexico. Avery holds her team’s longest handstand record.
Jayanah Sutton
Akron, Ohio Jayanah, 8,
placed second on floor at her
State Meet. She trains at Westside
Gymnastics in Copley, Ohio.
Kelsey Funkhouser, Gresham, OregonKelsey, 13, is a back-to-back state champion. She was beam and floor champion at the 2010 Level 5 State meet. She was beam champ at the
Mikayla Reyes Costa Mesa, CAMIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast MIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast and trains at Team OC. She took first She took first She took first place in the all-around in the West place in the all-around in the West place in the all-around in the West
MIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast
Mikayla Reyes
MIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast MIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast MIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast She took first She took first She took first
Jayanah Jayanah
Akron, Ohio
State Meet.trains at Westside
Salem, WisconsinSalem, WisconsinSalem, Wisconsin
gymnast and coached
competed in the State
around score of 34.2, around score of 34.2, was the highest of the
Regional and JO Champion. Vivian was selected for the Pre-Youth Elite Squad. Youth Elite Squad.
Majeri. She is a
Regional and JO Champion. Vivian was selected for the Pre-Youth Elite Squad. Youth Elite Squad. Youth Elite Squad.
Vivian Hua
MassachusettsMassachusettsis a Level is a Level
coached by Ionela coached by Ionela
Youth Elite Squad.
Regional and JO Champion. Vivian was selected for the Pre-was selected for the Pre-Youth Elite Squad. was selected for the Pre-was selected for the Pre-Youth Elite Squad.
meet. She was beam champ at the 2011 Level 6 State meet. She’s training 2011 Level 6 State meet. She’s training
Level 7 at Northwest Gymnastics Training Center and is coached by Danita Rigert
and Melody Tremayne.
Kelsey Funkhouser, Kelsey Funkhouser, Gresham, OregonGresham, OregonKelsey, 13, is a back-to-back state champion. She was beam and floor champion at the 2010 Level 5 State meet. She was beam champ at the meet. She was beam champ at the 2011 Level 6 State meet. She’s training 2011 Level 6 State meet. She’s training
Level 7 at Northwest Gymnastics Training Center and is coached by Danita Rigert
and Melody Tremayne.
Kelsey Funkhouser, Kelsey Funkhouser, Gresham, OregonGresham, OregonKelsey, 13, is a back-to-back state champion. She was beam and floor champion at the 2010 Level 5 State meet. She was beam champ at the
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Mikayla Reyes Costa Mesa, CAMIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast and trains at Team OC.place in the all-around in the West Section Championship and seventh place in the State Championship.
Mikayla Reyes
Colclasure (8), and Callie Martin (10) of Nebraska Colclasure (8), and Callie Martin (10) of Nebraska School of Gymnastics, each won an individual all-around School of Gymnastics, each won an individual all-around state title this season. state title this season. Thanks to coaches
Tanya Gifford, Sabrina Long,
Akron, Ohio Jayanah, 8,
placed second on floor at her
State Meet. trains at Westside
Gymnastics in Copley, Ohio.
Tanya Gifford, Sabrina Long, and Owen Field.
Mikayla Reyes Costa Mesa, CAMIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast and trains at Team OC.place in the all-around in the West Section Championship and seventh place in the State Championship.
She trains at Westside
Gymnastics in Copley, Ohio. Mikayla Reyes
Makena Derby Maui, HawaiiMakena, 11, is from Valley Isle Gymnastics and is coached by Ajja DeShayne. Makena won the Level 4 Hawaii State Meet with a 36.275 in the all-around. Makena also won bars and floor.
Nebraska Level 5 State Champs!
Youth Elite Squad.
Shyanne, 9, is from Valley Isle Gymnastics and is coached by
the Level 4 Hawaii State meet with a 37.375. She also earned silver medals on vault, beam and floor.
Avery Longdon Vernon Hills, IL
Avery, 10, is a Level 5 gymnast at Libertyville Gymnastics
Avery is balancing parrots on her feet during a
Avery holds her team’s longest handstand record.team’s longest handstand record.
Avery Longdon Vernon Hills, ILVernon Hills, IL
Avery, 10, is a Level 5 gymnast at Libertyville Gymnastics
Avery is balancing parrots on her feet during a
Avery holds her team’s longest handstand record.team’s longest handstand record.
Mikayla Reyes Costa Mesa, CAMIkayla, 10, is a Level 4 gymnast and trains at Team OC. She took first place in the all-around in the West Section Championship and seventh place in the State Championship.
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