Gracie Gold Attends Indy 500 Race 2014

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Indianapolis, Indiana - Eighteen year old Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold looked pretty in a green shirt, black shorts and sandals with her Olympic medal as she steps out to the 2014 Indy 500 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on May 25, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.



Grace Elizabeth Gold born August 17, 1995, known as Gracie Gold, is an American figure skater. She is the 2012 World Junior silver medalist, 2013 U.S. national silver medalist, and 2014 U.S. national champion. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Gold received a bronze medal in the team event and placed 4th in the ladies' single skating competition. Gold placed 5th at the 2014 World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan.

Gracie Gold Attends 2014 Indy 500 Snakepit Ball

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Indianapolis, Indiana -  Eighteen year old Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold looked really gorgeous in a black halter dress as she steps out to attend the 2014 Indy 500 Snakepit Ball during the 2014 Indy 500 Festival at Indiana Roof Ballroom on May 24, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana..


Grace Elizabeth Gold born August 17, 1995, known as Gracie Gold, is an American figure skater. She is the 2012 World Junior silver medalist, 2013 U.S. national silver medalist, and 2014 U.S. national champion. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Gold received a bronze medal in the team event and placed 4th in the ladies' single skating competition. Gold placed 5th at the 2014 World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan.

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Gracie Gold Rides In 2014 IPL 500 Festival Parade

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Indianapolis, Indiana -  Eighteen year old Olympic Figure Skater Gracie Gold looked really beautiful in a blue dress with platform shoes and her gold medal as she steps out to ride in the the 2014 IPL 500 Festival Parade during the 2014 Indy 500 Festival at on May 24, 2014 in Indianapolis, Indiana.


In other news it was announced that Gracie Gold was nominated for a Kids Choice Sports Awards which takes later this Spring.


Grace Elizabeth Gold born August 17, 1995, known as Gracie Gold, is an American figure skater. She is the 2012 World Junior silver medalist, 2013 U.S. national silver medalist, and 2014 U.S. national champion. At the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Gold received a bronze medal in the team event and placed 4th in the ladies' single skating competition. Gold placed 5th at the 2014 World Figure Skating Championships in Saitama, Japan.

Key, Hernandez will compete in 2013 International Junior Gymnastics Competition

Indianapolis, Indiana -  2013 U.S. junior all-around champion Bailie Key, Montgomery, Texas/Texas
Dreams, and Lauren Hernandez, Old Bridge, N.J./MG Elite, the all-around silver medalist, will represent the United States in the 2013 International Junior Gymnastics Competition at the Yokohama (Japan) Cultural Gymnasium, Sept. 22-23.


This event is the first international assignment for Hernandez and the fourth for Key. Coaches for the event are Kim Zmeskal Burdette of Texas Dreams and Maggie Haney and of MG Elite.

Indianapolis selected as host city for 2015 U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Indianapolis, Indiana - USA Gymnastics and Indiana Sports Corp today announced that the 2015 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will return to the Circle City. Scheduled for Aug. 13-16, the four-day competition, which serves as USA Gymnastics' national championships, will be held at Bankers Life Fieldhouse, site of the 2005 championships. The USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show will be held at the Indiana Convention Center. This is the fourth time the prestigious event has been held in Indianapolis (1986, 1998, 2005).

USA Gymnastics announces Global Ambassador Program in partnership with U.S. Olympic Committee, AAI and FIG

Indianapolis, Indiana - USA Gymnastics announced today that it is committing $100,000 during the next three years toward a Global Ambassador Program designed to assist countries with the development of gymnastics worldwide. In partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), AAI and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), USA Gymnastics will provide its athletes and coaches as consultants on a request basis to countries to stimulate the growth of the sport and athlete development at many levels.
"USA Gymnastics is blessed with many talented athletes and coaches who have achieved great success over the years," said USA Gymnastics Chairman Peter Vidmar. "Our goal is to share this expertise with countries that are working to develop the sport of gymnastics, athletes and coaches, and can use a little boost in getting to the next level."

2008 Olympic gold medalist Johnson special guest at Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions at Anaheim's Honda Center

Indianapolis, Indiana - Four-time 2008 Olympic medalist Shawn Johnson of West Des Moines, Iowa, will be a special guest at the Kellogg's® Tour of Gymnastics Champions on Sept. 16 at the Honda Center in Anaheim, Calif. Johnson, who is in the area to prepare for season 15 of Dancing with the Stars, will greet fans, sign autographs and enjoy the high-flying, dynamic experience that celebrates the sport's beauty and skill by pairing elite gymnastics with modern performance art.

Johnson, who won the DWTS Mirror Ball trophy in 2009, returns to the popular show's upcoming 15th season for the DWTS all-star show, where she will team up with new dance partner Derek Hough.

Tickets for the Tour may be purchased through the venues hosting the Kellogg's Tour across the country. Ticket prices range from $25-$240 and vary by market and seat location. Platinum and Gold VIP Packages are available in most markets and include special athlete access and a commemorative gold medal. For a complete schedule and cast roster for the Kellogg's Tour, visit www.KelloggsTour.com.

The Kellogg's Tour's star-studded cast includes members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team – The Fierce Five (Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber), Jake Dalton, Jonathan Horton, Steven Gluckstein, John Orozco, Savannah Vinsant, Julie Zetlin and Horton; 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin, and 2008 Olympic silver medalists Horton, Chellsie Memmel and Alicia Sacramone; and World medalists Kristin Allen, Rebecca Bross, Steven Legendre, Alex Naddour, Michael Rodrigues, Sabrina Vega and Brandon Wynn. Due to athletes' schedules and personal commitments, the cast will vary from stop to stop. 1996 Olympian John Macready and 2004 Olympian Mary Sanders are also part of the Kellogg's Tour. The cast of gymnastics champions will be joined by local gymnasts at each tour stop.

During the Kellogg's Tour, young fans can make their own great starts at the Kellogg's Fitness and Nutrition Zone at each of the 40 tour stops. The zone will feature activities which will help increase strength, flexibility and cardiovascular stamina. Kids can have fun and gain knowledge about the importance of fitness by participating in some of the same activities as their gymnastics idols. Fans can also learn about the athletes' inspirational beginnings through a series of online "Start Story" videos that follow their journeys which can be viewed at Kelloggs.com/teamusa.

It also will be easy to follow your favorite gymnasts and the tour: online, kelloggstour.com; Facebook, USAGymnastics; and Twitter, #kelloggstour and @usagym. Visit Facebook.com/Kelloggs to find out more about the Power of Breakfast and find the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions stop nearest you.

The Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions is produced by USA Gymnastics in partnership with AEG Facilities. Kellogg Company is the exclusive title sponsor, and Procter & Gamble, Hilton HHonors and AT&T are official supporting partners. American Athletic, Inc., and GK Elite are official suppliers.

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Trampoline and Tumbling athletes compete in Portugal

Indianapolis, Indiana – Dakota Earnest of Plains, Texas/Acrospirits, the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete, is one of the more than 80 trampoline and tumbling gymnasts who will represent the United States in the 2012 Loule Cup and World Cup of Trampoline at the Loule (Portugal) Municipal Sports Hall. The three days of competition starts Sept. 6 and runs through Sept. 8.

The events feature competition in trampoline, tumbling and double mini-trampoline for senior, junior and Olympic development levels. Live streaming from the event is available at www.digitalmaistv.com.

The gymnasts who are competing are listed below by competition division.

WORLD CUP

Seniors
Brittney Bernard, Bixby, Okla./Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling, tumbling
Hunter Brewster, Lafayette, La./Trampoline and Tumbling Express, trampoline
Kristin Day, Reynoldsville, Pa./Uzelac Gymnastics Johnstown, double mini-trampoline
Shaylee Dunavin, Amarillo, Texas/All American Gymnastics, trampoline
Dakota Earnest, Plains, Texas/Acrospirits, trampoline
Jeffrey Gluckstein, Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Eta, trampoline
Neil Gulati, Irvine, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, trampoline
Erin Jauch, Crystal Lake, Ill./Fox Valley Tumbling and Trampoline, double mini-trampoline
James Lichtenstein, Buffalo Grove, Ill./5 Star Tumbling and Trampoline, double mini-trampoline
Kristle Lowell, Orland Park, Ill./Branch Gymnastics, double mini-trampoline
Erica Owen, Mission Viejo, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, double mini-trampoline
Alicia Powder, Ladera Ranch, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, trampoline
Alex Renkert, Indianapolis, Ind./InterActive Academy, tumbling
Ryan Roberts, Ramona, Calif./So Cal TTC, double mini-trampoline
Jake Roth, San Diego, Calif./So Cal TTC, tumbling
Austin White, Newport Coast, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, double mini-trampoline
Alyssa Williamson, Amarillo, Texas/All American Gymnastics, double mini-trampoline
Juniors
Nicole Ahsinger, San Diego, Calif./So Cal TTC, trampoline
Josh Browne, Gilbert, Ariz./Aspire Kids Sports Center, double mini-trampoline tumbling
Sam Chiacchia, Colorado Springs, Colo./High Country Gymnastics Academy, trampoline, double mini-trampoline
Charlotte Drury, Laguna Niguel, Calif./World Elite Gymnastics, double mini-trampoline trampoline
Colin Duda, Atlantic Highlands, N.J./Eta, trampoline
Cody Gesuelli, Middletown, N.J./Eta, trampoline, double mini-trampoline
Steven Harris, Chandler, Ariz./Aspire Kids Sports Center, double mini-trampoline
Clare Johnson, Waxahachie, Texas/Trevino's Gymnastics, trampoline
Cheyenne Kelley, Broken Arrow, Okla./Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling, tumbling
Joseph Kozlowski, Avondale, Pa./Eta, trampoline
Alyssa Long, McHenry, Ill./5 Star Tumbling and Trampoline, double mini-trampoline
Miranda Maldonado, Amarillo, Texas/The Palaestra LLC, double mini-trampoline
Harley Merritt, Auburndale, Fla./Reflex Gymnastics, tumbling
Meghan O'Connell, Middletown, N.J./Eta, trampoline
Stewart Pritchard, Greensboro, N.C./Tumblebees Ultimate Gym, double mini-trampoline
Cassandra Skinner, Livonia, Mich./AGT Flipcity, tumbling
Tyler Waller, Bloomington, Ill./Gymnastics Etc., tumbling
Madi Webster, Odon, Ind./Tumbling Express, trampoline double mini-trampoline

LOULE CUP (Olympic Development Program)

Girl's Trampoline
13-14
Madelyn Barba, Foothill Ranch, Calif./World Elite
Briana Brown, Lubbock, Texas/Air Extreme
Caanan Gibbons, Seminole, Texas/Acrospirits
Shea Silhan, Morton, Texas/Acrospirits
11-12
Alyssa Oh, Rocklin, Calif./Technique T&T
Olivia Simpson, Lubbock, Texas/Air Extreme
Carly Townsend, Foothill Ranch, Calif./World Elite
Lexi Vigil, Levelland, Texas/Acrospirits
Girl's Double Mini-trampoline
13-14
Mandie DiMarco, Metairie, Texas/Elmwood
Hally Piontek, Warrensburg, Mo./Kansas City Trampoline
Courtney Walsh, Red Bank, N.J./ETA
Sarah Webster, Valley View, Texas/Elite Champion
11-12
Alyssa Oh, Rocklin, Calif./Technique T&T
Gretchen Schultz, Destrehan, La./Elmwood
Rachel Thevenot, Metairie, Texas/Elmwood
Carly Townsend, Foothill Ranch, Calif./World Elite
Girl's Tumbling
13-14
Cidney Boyd, Broken Arrow, Okla./Oklahoma Extreme
Hope Bravo, Dallas, Texas/Eagles Wings
Mandie DiMarco, Metairie, Texas/Elmwood
Isabella Rodriguez, Broken Arrow, Okla./XTreme Elite
11-12
Ashley Fritch, Broken Arrow, Okla./XTreme Elite
Gretchen Schultz, Destrehan, La./Elmwood
Rachel Thevenot, Metairie, Texas/Elmwood
Boy's Trampoline
13-14
Jeremiah Childs, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Nathan Miller, Summerfield, N.C./Ultimate Air
Isaac Rowley, Allen, Texas/Eagles Wings
11-12
Joseph Isenberg, Martinsburg, W.Va./Flip Over Gymnastics
Patrick Lyell, Kenner, La./Elmwood
Derrick Matthews, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Samuel McDonald, Greensboro, N.C./Ultimate Air
Boy's Double Mini-trampoline
13-14
Ty Carlson, West Palm Beach, Fla./Gymnastics Revolution
Garrett Day, Bedford, Va./Lynchburg Academy
Michael Liao, Chandler, Ariz./Aspire
Tanner Robinson
11-12
Luke Ferrante, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Derrick Matthews, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Patrick Lyell, Kenner, La./Elmwood
Armand Reichelt, Scottsdale, Ariz./Scottsdale Gymnastics
Boy's Tumbling
13-14
Ty Carlson, West Palm Beach, Fla./Gymnastics Revolution
Jeremiah Childs, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Nathan Miller, Summerfield, N.C./Ultimate Air
Quinn Ross, Reno, NV/Legacy T&T
11-12
Luke Ferrante, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Patrick Lyell, Kenner, La./Elmwood
Derrick Matthews, Huntsville, Ala./Matrix
Samuel McDonald, Greensboro, N.C./Ultimate Air

Trampoline and Tumbling athletes compete in Portugal

Indianapolis, Indiana - A USA trampoline and tumbling delegation will compete in two competitions in Portugal, a World Cup and Loule Cup, from Sept. 4-9. A list of competitors is below. For more information on the event plus live streaming, visit http://www.apagl.pt/.
WORLD CUP

Seniors
Brittney Bernard - Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling - Bixby, OK - TU
Hunter Brewster - Trampoline and Tumbling Express - Lafayette, LA - TR
Kristin Day - Uzelac Gymnastics Johnstown - Reynoldsville, PA - DM
Shaylee Dunavin - All American Gymnastics - Amarillo, TX - TR
Dakota Earnest - Acrospirits - Plains, TX - TR
Jeffrey Gluckstein - Eta - Atlantic Highslands, NJ - TR
Neil Gulati - World Elite Gymnastics - Irvine, CA - TR
Erin Jauch - Fox Valley Tumbling and Trampoline - Crystal Lake, IL - DM
James Lichtenstein - 5 Star Tumbling and Trampoline - Buffalo Grove, IL - DM
Kristle Lowell - Branch Gymnastics - Orland Park, IL - DM
Erica Owen - World Elite Gymnastics - Mission Viejo, CA - DM
Alicia Powder - World Elite Gymnastics - Ladera Ranch, CA - TR
Alex Renkert - InterActive Academy - Indianapolis, IN - TU
Ryan Roberts - So Cal TTC - Ramona, CA - DM
Jake Roth - So Cal TTC - San Diego, CA - TU
Austin White - World Elite Gymnastics - Newport Coast, CA - DM
Alyssa Williamson - All American Gymnastics - Amarillo, TX - DM
Juniors
Nicole Ahsinger - So Cal TTC - San Diego, CA - TR
Josh Browne - Aspire Kids Sports Center - Gilbert, AZ - DM TU
Sam Chiacchia - High Country Gymnastics Academy - Colorado Springs, CO - TR DM
Charlotte Drury - World Elite Gymnastics - Laguna Niguel, CA - DM TR
Colin Duda - Eta - Atlantic Higlands, NJ - TR
Cody Gesuelli - Eta - Middletown, NJ - TR DM
Steven Harris - Aspire Kids Sports Center - Chandler, AZ - DM
Clare Johnson - Trevino's Gymnastics - Waxahachie, TX - TR
Cheyenne Kelley - Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling - Broken Arrow, OK - TU
Joseph Kozlowski - Eta - Avondale, PA - TR
Kaidyn Lane - Acrospirits - Littlefield, TX - TR
Alyssa Long - 5 Star Tumbling and Trampoline - McHenry, IL - DM
Miranda Maldonado - The Palaestra LLC - Amarillo, TX - DM
Harley Merritt - Reflex Gymnastics - Auburndale, FL - TU
Meghan O'Connell - Eta - Middletown, NJ - TR
Stewart Pritchard - Tumblebees Ultimate Gym - Greensboro, NC - DM
Cassandra Skinner - AGT Flipcity - Livonia, MI - TU
Tyler Waller - Gymnastics Etc. - Bloomington, IL - TU
Madi Webster - Tumbling Express - Odon, IN - TR DM

Age 17-19 Team
Audrey Ghanian - Eta - Holmdel, NJ
Jerrett Jensen - Aspire Kids Sports Center - Gilbert, AZ
Mackenzie Kulka - Oklahoma Extreme Tumbling - Tulsa, OK
Noah Orr - Air Sports Unlimited - Phoenix, AZ
Jackson Tyson - Flip Force Gymnastics LLC - Greensboro, NC
Garret Waterstradt - Irishs Gymnastics - Paxton, IL

LOULE CUP
13-14 Girl's Trampoline
Madelyn Barba - World Elite - Foothill Ranch, CA
Caanan Gibbons - Acrospirits - Seminole, TX
Briana Brown - Air Extreme - Lubbock, TX
Shea Silhan - Acrospirits - Morton, TX
11-12 Girl's Trampoline
Lexi Vigil - Acrospirits - Levelland, TX
Olivia Simpson - Air Extreme - Lubbock, TX
Alyssa Oh - Technique T&T - Rocklin, CA
Carly Townsend - World Elite - Foothill Ranch, CA

13-14 Girl's Double Mini
Hally Piontek - Kansas City Trampoline - Warrensburg, MO
Mandie DiMarco - Elmwood - Metairie, TX
Sarah Webster - Elite Champion - Valley View, TX
Courtney Walsh - ETA - Red Bank, NJ

11-12 Girl's Double Mini
Gretchen Schultz - Elmwood - Destrehan, LA
Rachel Thevenot - Elmwood - Metairie, TX
Carly Townsend - World Elite - Foothill Ranch, CA
Alyssa Oh - Technique T&T - Rocklin, CA

13-14 Girl's Tumbling
Mandie DiMarco - Elmwood - Metairie, TX
Hope Bravo - Eagles Wings - Dallas, TX
Isabella Rodriguez - XTreme Elite - Broken Arrow, OK
Cidney Boyd - Oklahoma Extreme - Broken Arrow, OK

11-12 Girl's Tumbling
Gretchen Schultz - Elmwood - Destrehan, LA
Rachel Thevenot - Elmwood - Metairie, TX
Carly Townsend - World Elite - Foothill Ranch, CA
Ashley Fritch - XTreme Elite - Broken Arrow, OK

13-14 Boy's Trampoline
Nathan Miller - Ultimate Air - Summerfield, NC
Isaac Rowley - Eagles Wings - Allen, TX
Jeremiah Childs - Matrix - Huntsville, AL
Noah Rhodes - Fairland - Burtonsville, AL

11-12 Boy's Trampoline
Joseph Isenberg - Flip Over Gymnastics - Martinsburg, WV
Patrick Lyell - Elmwood - Kenner, LA
Derrick Matthews - Matrix - Huntsville, AL
Samuel McDonald - Ultimate Air - Greensboro, NC

13-14 Boy's Double Mini
Michael Liao - Aspire - Chandler, AZ
Garrett Day - Lynchburg Academy - Bedford, VA
Ty Carlson - Gymnastics Revolution - West Palm Beach, FL

11-12 Boy's Double Mini
Patrick Lyell - Elmwood - Kenner, LA
Luke Ferrante - Matrix - Huntsville, AL
Armand Reichelt - Scottsdale Gymnastics - Scottsdale, AZ
Derrick Matthews - Matrix - Huntsville, AL

13-14 Boy's Tumbling
Nathan Miller - Ultimate Air - Summerfield, NC
Quinn Ross - Legacy T&T - Reno, NV
Jeremiah Childs - Matrix - Huntsville, AL

11-12 Boy's Tumbling
Patrick Lyell - Elmwood - Kenner, LA
Derrick Matthews - Matrix - Huntsville, AL
Luke Ferrante - Matrix - Huntsville, AL
Samuel McDonald - Ultimate Air - Greensboro, NC

Nastia Liukin Cup Series enters its fourth season in 2013

Indianapolis, Indiana – The 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup Series, which includes 19 events in 13 states, will run from Jan. 11 to Feb. 17, 2013. As in the past, gymnasts from the invitational meets in the Series will compete in the 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup on March 1, 2013, at the DCU Center in Worcester, Mass., the site of the inaugural Cup in 2009. The Nastia Liukin Cup is held the night before the 2013 American Cup, one of the world's most prestigious international invitationals and an International Gymnastics Federation's World Cup event.

"The Nastia Liukin Cup Series has become an important element in the national promotion of our sport," said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. "With Nastia's direct involvement, the series has achieved its goal of providing a great showcase and fun opportunity for our up-and-coming gymnasts."

"I'm thrilled that the 2013 Cup will be in Worcester," said Liukin, the 2008 Olympic all-around champion who has five Olympic and nine World medals to her credit. "The Cup and my Foundation are both set up to provide a unique experience for young gymnasts with big dreams. I look forward to mentoring these girls on their future goals in gymnastics."

The Nastia Liukin Cup Series features many of the country's top gymnastics invitational meets held throughout the United States from January through mid-February 2013. Twenty junior and 15 senior gymnasts from each of the Series events will advance to the Nastia Liukin Cup, which is held in conjunction with the American Cup.

The invitational meets included in the 2013 Nastia Liukin Cup Series are:

Circle of Stars Gymnastics Invitational, Indianapolis, Ind., Jan. 11-13
The Atlanta Crown Invitational, Atlanta, Ga., Jan. 11-13
Pikes Peak Cup, Colorado Springs, Colo., Jan. 18-20
CGA Coaches Spectacular, Cincinnati, Ohio, Jan. 18-20
Kim Zmeskal's Texas Prime Meet, Irving, Texas, Jan. 18-20
Lady Luck Invitational, Las Vegas, Nev., Jan. 18-20
Sand Dollar/Whitlow Invitational, Kissimmee, Fla., Jan. 25-27
Wisconsin Dells Gymnastics Vacation Classic, Wisconsin Dells, Wis., Jan. 25-27
Parkettes Invitational, Allentown, Pa., Jan. 25-27
San Diego Classic, San Diego, Calif., Jan. 25-27
Fiesta Bowl Invitational, Chandler, Ariz., Feb. 8-10
Charity Choice Invitational, Tacoma, Wash., Feb. 8-10
IGI Chicago Style, Chicago, Ill., Feb. 8-10
Gliders Invitational, Ontario, Calif., Feb. 8-9
The Magical Classic, Orlando, Fla., Feb. 15-16
Buckeye Classic, Columbus, Ohio, Feb. 15-17
Presidential Classic, Lake Buena Vista, Fla., Feb. 15-17
WOGA Classic, Frisco, Texas, Feb. 15-17
Arizona Sunrays Classic Rock Invitational, Phoenix, Ariz., Feb. 15-17

Gymnasts who compete in the Nastia Liukin Cup will receive a Nastia Liukin-designed leotard and a warm-up from GK Elite; two tickets to the American Cup and recognition during the event; and the opportunity to meet Liukin and participate in a team photo.

A portion of the proceeds from the Nastia Liukin Cup benefits the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund in partnership with the National Gymnastics Foundation (www.usagym.org/foundation).

Background information

Nastia Liukin. At the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, Liukin's total of five medals tied the U.S. gymnastics record for most medals in one Olympic Games, held by Mary Lou Retton (1984) and Shannon Miller (1992). Liukin's Olympic medals are: gold – all-around; silver – team, balance beam and uneven bars; and bronze – floor exercise. Liukin is just the third U.S. woman to win the Olympic all-around crown. She also won nine World medals in her career. Liukin has graced many magazine covers and appeared on various shows, including "Gossip Girl," "Make It or Break it," and the feature film, "Stick It." She was also chosen as one of 2009's most influential women by MSN Lifestyle. Liukin recently returned to training with an eye on the 2012 Olympic Games in London. Coached by her father, Valeri, who has four Olympic medals from 1988 including two gold, she was added to the 2011-12 Women's National Team in November 2011.

American Cup. The 2013 American Cup, an FIG World Cup event, is one of the most prestigious international invitational events and features an all-around format. The list of former champions comprises some of the sport's best-known names, including Jordyn Wieber, Nastia Liukin, Jonathan Horton, Bart Conner, Paul Hamm, Shawn Johnson, Shannon Miller, Carly Patterson, Mary Lou Retton and Peter Vidmar. For more information, go to www.usagym.org/americancup.