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Chow's Gymnasts Vasquez, Flatley, and Gowey Top Elite Compulsory Testing
Chow's Gymnasts Vasquez, Flatley, and Gowey Top Elite Compulsory Testing
Alexis Vasquez of Chow's on beam at 2012 J.O. National Championships
Chow's Gymnastics and Dance athletes Alexis Vasquez, Norah Flatley, and Rachel Gowey posted the top three compulsory scores at today's National Elite Qualifier at Parkettes Gymnastics in Allentown, PA.
Vasquez, competing in the junior elite age group, earned the top score of the day for any age division with an incredible 37.500, easily besting the 35.00 qualification requirement for junior and senior elite. Vasquez delivered scores in the 9's on every event highlighted by a 9.60 on beam.
Flatley was close behind with a 37.225 thanks to a 9.70 on beam, her best event.
Gowey, one of just two gymnasts competing in the senior elite division, totaled a 36.850 to win her division, place 3rd overall, and easily pass the dreaded elite compulsory test.
In the Hopes (pre-elite) division, Jasmine Vallejo of Precision Gymnastics in California topped the 12-13 age division. Olivia Dunne of ENA Paramus won the 10-11 age division. Both gymnasts earned identical passing scores of 34.275.
All new elites are required to pass compulsory testing and earn the specified optional score for their age division in order to earn international elite status.
Elite qualifying competition at Parkettes will conclude Saturday with two sessions of optional competition.
Elite qualifying competition at Parkettes will conclude Saturday with two sessions of optional competition.
Athletes are hoping to not only qualify for elite but also looking to attain qualifying scores to advance to the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, held July 27 in Chicago.
Complete list of gymnasts who passed compulsory testing today at Parkettes:
Senior Elites:
Rachel Gowey - Chow's - 36.850
Erin Macadaeg - San Mateo - 36.150
Junior Elites:
Alexis Vasquez - Chow's - 37.500
Norah Flatley - Chow's - 37.225
Abby Paulson - Twin City - 35.750
Megan Freed - Parkettes - 35.700
Jazmyn Foberg - MG Elite - 35.650
Hope Masiado - Girls Co-Op - 35.550
Margzetta Frazier - Will-Moor Gymnastics - 35.050
Kennedi Edney - Precision Gymnastics - 35.000
Hopes (12-13)
Jasmine Vallejo - Precision Gymnastics - 34.275
Adrienne Randall - Scega - 33.875
Jillian Hoffman - Scega - 33.750
Julia Wiest - Diamond Academy - 33.650
Charlise Doctor - Excalibur - 33.250
Hopes (10-11)
Olivia Dunne - Ena Paramus - 34.275
Mikayla Hotaling - American Twisters - 33.950
Breakdown of 2013 Elite Compulsory Testing Scores:
Junior and Senior Elite:
35.00 at Regional or National Qualifiers (for “new” International Elites. International Elite athletes that have competed at a Classic are not required to attain a compulsory score.)
Senior athletes qualifying optionals with 2 or 3 event score must earn an 8.75 compulsory score on the same 2 or 3 events
Hopes (12-13)
33.00 All Around at Qualifiers
Hopes (10-11)
32.00 All Around at Qualifiers
Click here to view the optional elite qualifying scores.
Click here to view the optional elite qualifying scores.
Hernandez, Foss Post Top Scores at Parkettes Elite Qualifier
Hernandez, Foss Post Top Scores at Parkettes Elite Qualifier
Junior elite Laurie Hernandez of MG Elite dominated competition today at the National Elite Qualifier at Parkettes Gymnastics in Allentown, PA. Competing in the second of two sessions, Hernandez posted the top all around score of the day for any age division with a very impressive 57.80.
Hernandez scored in the 14's on every event highlighted by a 14.650 on beam and and 14.550's on both vault and uneven bars. She won every event but vault where her teammate and first year elite Arianna Agrapides won with a stunning 15.150, the highest score of the day on any event.
Hernandez just turned thirteen on June 9th and competed in her first Visa Championships in 2012. She placed twenty-first in the all-around but showed tremendous potential. As result, she has been invited to the National team training camps and looks ready to make the U.S. Junior National Team in 2013. Hernandez becomes a senior elite gymnast in 2016, just in time for the Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. Click here to watch an interview with Laurie.
In the first session of the day, junior elite Ashley Foss of North Stars stole the show with a 55.00 all around score with 13.850's on bars and beam. First year elite Norah Flatley of Chow's was close behind with a 54.850.
Foss is also in her second season as a junior international elite and trains at North Stars Gymnastics Academy in New Jersey under coach Tony Gehman. At the 2012 Visa Championships, Foss finished 14th in the all-around and ninth on balance beam. She too hopes to make the Junior National Team in 2013. Click here to watch an interview with Ashley.
Athletes are hoping to not only qualify for international elite status (if they are new to elite competition) but also looking to attain qualifying scores to advance to the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, held July 27 in Chicago. USA Gymnastics also offers a "Hopes" division which is a pre-elite level. Hopes athletes may qualify for the US Challenge, held in conjunction with the Classic. You can view a full breakdown of the qualifying standards below.
In the Hopes division, North Stars teammates Samantha Davis and Simone Bannen went 1-2 in the 12-13 age division all around while Olivia Dunne of ENA Paramus posted the top score in the 10-11 age division and qualified to the Challenge.
Athletes are hoping to not only qualify for international elite status (if they are new to elite competition) but also looking to attain qualifying scores to advance to the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, held July 27 in Chicago. USA Gymnastics also offers a "Hopes" division which is a pre-elite level. Hopes athletes may qualify for the US Challenge, held in conjunction with the Classic. You can view a full breakdown of the qualifying standards below.
In the Hopes division, North Stars teammates Samantha Davis and Simone Bannen went 1-2 in the 12-13 age division all around while Olivia Dunne of ENA Paramus posted the top score in the 10-11 age division and qualified to the Challenge.
Top 8 All Around Scores (Both Sessions, All Levels Combined)
1. Laurie Hernandez - MG Elite - 57.800 (JR Elite, session 2)
2. Ashley Foss - North Stars - 55.000 (JR Elite, session 1)
3. Norah Flatley - Chow's - 54.850 (JR Elite, session 1)
4. Ragan Smith - Northwind Gymnastics - 54.700 (JR Elite, session 2)
5. Christina Desiderio - Parkettes - 53.950 (JR Elite, session 1)
6. Erin Macadaeg - San Mateo - 53.700 (SR Elite, session 1)
7. Felicia Hano - West Coast Elite - 53.400 (JR Elite, session 2)
8. Molly Frack - Parkettes - 53.150 (JR Elite, session 1)
THE QUALIFIERS (Based on Today's Optional Score)
Senior Elite
Erin Macadaeg - San Mateo - 53.700
Rachel Gowey - Chow's - qualified for 2 events (Vault, 13.30 & Beam, 14.20)
Junior Elite Session 1
1. Ashley Foss - North Stars - 55.000
2. Norah Flatley - Chow's - 54.850
3. Christina Desiderio - Parkettes - 53.950
4. Molly Frack - Parkettes - 53.150
5. Kennedi Edney - Precision Gymnastics - 52.450
6. Alexis Vasquez - Chow's - 51.850
7. Abby Paulson - Twin City - 51.650
8. Megan Freed - Parkettes - 51.550
9. Hope Masiado - Girls Co-Op - 51.350
10. Alonza Klopfer - North Stars - 50.150
11. Bailey Ferrer - Orlando Metro - 50.050
Junior Elite Session 2
Junior Elite Session 2
1. Laurie Hernandez - MG Elite - 57.800
2. Ragan Smith - Northwind Gymnastics - 54.700
3. Felicia Hano - West Coast Elite - 53.400
4. Alexandra Marks - Bart Conner - 52.900
5. Grace Waguespack - Ace Gymnastics - 52.550
6. Jazmyn Foberg - MG Elite - 51.900
7. Arianna Agrapides - MG Elite - 50.550
8. Alexandria Ruiz - Ace Gymnastics - 50.400
Hopes (12-13) Session 1
1. Samantha Davis - North Stars - 51.900
2. Simone Banen - North Stars - 51.500
3. Olivia Trautman - Twin City - 50.100
4. Charlise Doctor - Excalibur - 48.350
5. Jacqueline Kranitz - Colorado Aerials - 47.750
6. Jasmine Vallejo - Precision Gymnastics - 47.700
Hopes (12-13) Session 2
1. Jillian Hoffman - Scega - 50.450
2. Caitlin Smith - Paramount Elite - 49.700
3. Adrienne Randall - Scega - 47.950
4. Claire Gagliardi - Olympic Dreams - 47.500
Hopes (10-11) Session 1
1. Olivia Dunne - Ena Paramus - 47.800
2. Nikki Beckwith - Buckeye Gymnastics - 46.100
3. Addison Perlmutter - Adrenaline Gymnastic - 46.050
Hopes (10-11) Session 2
Baleigh Garcia - American Twisters - 46.050
Click here for full results on MSO.
Breakdown of 2013 Optional Elite Qualifying Scores:
Senior Elite (Age 16 and Up)
Ways for Senior Elites to Qualify to Classics:
- 53.00 AA, 3 Event=40.5, 2 Event =27.5 at 2013 National Qualifiers or 2012/2013 Team Training Camps (full routines on competition surfaces)
- 53.00 at 2012 Championships
Ways for Senior Elites to Qualify to Championships:
- Automatic: 2012 Olympic Team and designated Alternates
- 54.00 AA, 3 Event=41.25, 2 Event =28.00 at 2013 Classic meet
- National Team members at Team Training Camp (full routines on competition surfaces) or International Assignment
Junior Elite (Age 11-15)
Ways for Junior Elites to Qualify to Classics:
- 51.00 at 2012 Championships
- 50.00 at 2013 National Qualifiers or 2012/2013 Team Training Camps (full routines on competition surfaces)
Ways for Junior Elites to Qualify to Championships:
- 51.50 at 2013 Classic meet or National Team members at Team Training Camp (full routines on competition surfaces) or International Assignment
Hopes Qualification
The "Hopes" division is a pre-elite level. Hopes athletes can only qualify to compete at the 2013 U.S. Challenge, held in conjunction with the U.S. Secret Classic in Chicago.
Hopes (age 12-13)
47.50 at National Qualifiers or Team Training Camps (full routines on competition surfaces)
Hopes (age 10-11)
46.00 at National Qualifiers or Team Training Camps (full routines on competition surfaces)