Alabama USA Gymnastics News & Information
Vision Gymnastics Coach David Gilbert on American Ninja Warrior FInals
August 18, 2014
If you’ve watched “American Ninja Warrior” over the past few seasons, you might have noticed one of our very own compete – David Gilbert. Now 30, David has competed in three seasons of the hit TV show, including this year’s Season Six. The next time you might see David is on the finals of Season Six of “ANW”, which will air on NBC tonight at 8 PM CDT. He doesn’t yet know if he’ll be one of the athletes featured on the show, but if you’re into high-profile competition and want to see elite athletes at the top of their game compete, check it out. Maybe you’ll see David in action! Watch for David Gilbert, from Vision Gymnastics in Hoover, beginning tonight as he competes in the American Ninja Warrior Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2014 Compulsory Judges Cup
August 16-17, 2014
The 2014 Compulsory Judges Cup completed both competition and evaluation sessions in Birmingham (Alabama Starz) and Montgomery (Armory) this weekend. Both sites had over 300 gymnasts participating. The meet was a week earlier than normal because of the dates set for the USA Gymnastics National Congress in Pittsburgh being held on the usual weekend for the Judges Cup. Funds raised at this meet are used to assist the judges with expenses involved in their continuing education courses and seminars. Thanks for being a part of Judges Cup 2014. Results for Birmingham CLICK HERE Results for Montgomery CLICK HERE
2014 Optional Training Camp - click here for a recap and photos
2014 Alabama State Games
June 21, 2014
The 2014 Alabama State Games (Sports Festival) gymnastics competition just concluded at Alabama Starz in Birmingham. Teams competing in the Games were: Alabama Starz, Calvin Twisters, Next Dimension Gymnastics, SEAGA Gymnastics, and Southern States Gymnastics. There was competition on Levels 2-7, 9, and Xcel divisions. For complete results, CLICK HERE.
August 18, 2014
If you’ve watched “American Ninja Warrior” over the past few seasons, you might have noticed one of our very own compete – David Gilbert. Now 30, David has competed in three seasons of the hit TV show, including this year’s Season Six. The next time you might see David is on the finals of Season Six of “ANW”, which will air on NBC tonight at 8 PM CDT. He doesn’t yet know if he’ll be one of the athletes featured on the show, but if you’re into high-profile competition and want to see elite athletes at the top of their game compete, check it out. Maybe you’ll see David in action! Watch for David Gilbert, from Vision Gymnastics in Hoover, beginning tonight as he competes in the American Ninja Warrior Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada.
2014 Compulsory Judges Cup
August 16-17, 2014
The 2014 Compulsory Judges Cup completed both competition and evaluation sessions in Birmingham (Alabama Starz) and Montgomery (Armory) this weekend. Both sites had over 300 gymnasts participating. The meet was a week earlier than normal because of the dates set for the USA Gymnastics National Congress in Pittsburgh being held on the usual weekend for the Judges Cup. Funds raised at this meet are used to assist the judges with expenses involved in their continuing education courses and seminars. Thanks for being a part of Judges Cup 2014. Results for Birmingham CLICK HERE Results for Montgomery CLICK HERE
2014 Optional Training Camp - click here for a recap and photos
2014 Alabama State Games
June 21, 2014
The 2014 Alabama State Games (Sports Festival) gymnastics competition just concluded at Alabama Starz in Birmingham. Teams competing in the Games were: Alabama Starz, Calvin Twisters, Next Dimension Gymnastics, SEAGA Gymnastics, and Southern States Gymnastics. There was competition on Levels 2-7, 9, and Xcel divisions. For complete results, CLICK HERE.
2014 State Awards Ceremony
June 6, 2014
The Annual USA Gymnastics Awards ceremonies took place at First Baptist Church on Lakeshore Drive in Birmingham on Friday June 6. Regional qualifiers in Levels 7-10 and Xcel were recognized and National qualifiers in Levels 9 and 10 were celebrated as well. A complete listing is available by clicking here for a copy of the program from the event.
Allie Segrest gave a wonderful talk on gymnastics from her perspective as a recent athlete and now a current coach. Her words rang with wisdom and great advice to the gymnasts in attendance.
Brooke Kelly from Mountain Brook Gymnastics was recognized as the National JO Champion on Uneven Bars, an honor she earned at the Jo Nationals in Jackson, MS in May.
Special tribute was paid to our outgoing State Chair, Deb Walls, as she is leaving that position after 17 years of dedication and service to Alabama USA Gymnastics. Speaking about her service to gymnastics were Mississippi State Chair Nancy Lay and Alabama State Committee member Mike Holdefer. Lu Ann Nix presented Deb with gifts that were the result of contributions from many of our gyms, coaches, and judges.
June 6, 2014
The Annual USA Gymnastics Awards ceremonies took place at First Baptist Church on Lakeshore Drive in Birmingham on Friday June 6. Regional qualifiers in Levels 7-10 and Xcel were recognized and National qualifiers in Levels 9 and 10 were celebrated as well. A complete listing is available by clicking here for a copy of the program from the event.
Allie Segrest gave a wonderful talk on gymnastics from her perspective as a recent athlete and now a current coach. Her words rang with wisdom and great advice to the gymnasts in attendance.
Brooke Kelly from Mountain Brook Gymnastics was recognized as the National JO Champion on Uneven Bars, an honor she earned at the Jo Nationals in Jackson, MS in May.
Special tribute was paid to our outgoing State Chair, Deb Walls, as she is leaving that position after 17 years of dedication and service to Alabama USA Gymnastics. Speaking about her service to gymnastics were Mississippi State Chair Nancy Lay and Alabama State Committee member Mike Holdefer. Lu Ann Nix presented Deb with gifts that were the result of contributions from many of our gyms, coaches, and judges.
Congratulations
Congratulations to the following athletes, their coaches and gyms who qualified to the National Tops testing. This is the largest showing of athletes from the state of Alabama to date!
7 Year Olds (Diamond Tops Team) - This qualifies a coach from the athletes gym to attend the Tops National Team Camp in December that is held at the Ranch in New Waverly, Texas.
In addition, the following athlete has qualified to two Developmental Camps held at the Ranch our National Team Training site in New Waverly, Texas. These camps are invitation only and offer athletes a change to train toward Elite.
Congratulations to the following athletes, their coaches and gyms who qualified to the National Tops testing. This is the largest showing of athletes from the state of Alabama to date!
7 Year Olds (Diamond Tops Team) - This qualifies a coach from the athletes gym to attend the Tops National Team Camp in December that is held at the Ranch in New Waverly, Texas.
- Susanna Mullis - Alabama Starz
- Josie Earnst - Alabama Starz
- Lizzy Ledbetter - Alabama Starz
- Bailey McDaniel - Alabama Starz
- Abigail Songer - Jam Jev
- Sofie Obregon - Alabama Starz
- Jieli Candler - Alabama Starz
- Isabella Turner - Alabama Starz
In addition, the following athlete has qualified to two Developmental Camps held at the Ranch our National Team Training site in New Waverly, Texas. These camps are invitation only and offer athletes a change to train toward Elite.
- Emma Grace Boyd - Alabama Starz
