U.S. Women Win Team Title, Both All-Around Golds At 2014 Pac Rim Championships

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RICHMOND, B.C., Canada4 – The USA easily won the team title at the 2014 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships at the Richmond (B.C., Canada) Olympic Oval. The United States also won both all-around gold medals, with Elizabeth Price of Coopersburg, Pa., and Bailie Key of Montgomery, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, taking the top senior and junior honors, respectively. Competition continues tomorrow with the men’s team and all-around finals and the first day of rhythmic gymnastics competition. Fans can follow all of the action via a live webstream available through usagym.org.

In the team competition, the USA captured the title with a total of 237.000. Canada was second at 222.700, followed by China with 222.400.

In the all-around, the women took both the gold and silver medals for both the junior and senior levels. For the seniors, Price won the title with her 59.900, and Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, claimed the silver at 58.700. The USA actually had the top three junior all-around scores, but medals are limited to two per country. Key’s 59.250 gave her the junior crown. Nia Dennis of Westerville, Ohio/Buckeye Gymnastics, was second at 57.950, and Norah Flatley of Cumming, Iowa/Chow’s Gymnastics and Dance, had the third best score at 56.850. Peyton Ernst of Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams, rounds out the U.S. team, but she did not compete on all four events. The all-around bronze medalists were Elisabeth Black of Canada for the seniors at 57.100, and China’s Lou Huan at 56.300 for the juniors.

The USA started on the balance beam, and Key set the stage by scoring 14.850. Her routine, which got the team’s highest mark, included a standing Arabian, a flip-flop, flip-flop layout series, and her dismount of two back handsprings to a triple full. Flatley’s 14.650 was the next highest. The remaining scores that counted toward the team were Ross’ 14.450, Price’s 14.100 and Ernst’s 14.050, bringing the team’s event score to

USA Gymnastics Names Women's Team For Pacific Rim Championships

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INDIANAPOLIS,  Indiana  –  2013 World all-around champion Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre, 2012 Olympic team gold medalist Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, and 2014 AT&T American Cup champion Elizabeth Price of Coopersburg, Pa./Parkettes, headline the six women slated to compete at the 2014 Pacific Rim Championships in Richmond, B.C., Canada, April 9-11.

Juniors Bailie Key of Montgomery, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, Nia Dennis of Westerville, Ohio/Buckeye Gymnastics, and Norah Flatley of Cumming, Iowa/Chow's Gymnastics and Dance, have also been named to the team.

Earlier, USA Gymnastics announced the six men who will represent Team USA at the event: John Orozco of Bronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (U.S. Olympic Training Center), Alex Naddour of Gilbert, Ariz./Team Hilton Honors (USA Youth Fitness Center), and Chris Brooks of Houston/Team Hilton HHonors (Cypress Gymnastics), seniors; and Davis Grooms of Katy, Texas/Champions Gymnastics, Marty Strech of Fountain Valley, Calif./Azarian U.S. Gymnastics Training Center, and Alec Yoder of Indianapolis, Ind./InterActive Academy, juniors.

In rhythmic gymnastics, the United States team is Aliya Protto of Culver City, Calif./California Rhythms; Cindy Lu of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora; and Valeriya Sharipova of Livingston, N.J./Independent, seniors; and Nastasya Generalova of Los Angeles, Calif./California Rhythms, Ekatherina Kapitonova of Staten Island, N.Y./Isadora, and Brigita Budginas of Agoura Hills, Calif./Platinum Gymnastics Academy, juniors.

The U.S.'s junior rhythmic group will also compete, which includes Sophia Popova of Minneapolis, Minn./Twin Cities Rhythmic; Nicole Sladkov of Vernon Hills, Ill./M & N Rhythmic Academy; Elina Nikerina of Deerfield, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center; Nicky Wojtana of Plano, Texas/Texas Rhythmic Academy; Yelyzaveta Merenzon of Buffalo Grove, Ill./North Shore Rhythmic Gymnastics Center; and Emily Rakhnyansky of Brooklyn, N.Y./MatchPoint.

USA Gymnastics names 2013 Women's World Championships Team

Huntsville, Texas – 2012 Olympic team gold-medalists McKayla Maroney of Long Beach, Calif./All-Olympia Gymnastics Center, and Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max Gymnastics, are among the four women named to the U.S. Team for the 2013 World Championships, scheduled for Sept. 30-Oct. 6 in Antwerp, Belgium. 2013 U.S. all-around champion Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/Bannon's Gymnastix, Inc., and 2013 all-around bronze-medalist Brenna Dowell of Odessa, Mo./GAGE, complete the squad. The team was selected following the conclusion of the 2013 World Championships Team Selection Camp, held at the USA Gymnastics National Team Training Camp at the Karolyi Ranch, a U.S. Olympic Training Site, in Huntsville, Texas.

The 2013 World Championships is an individual championships, which means there is no team competition and each gymnast will be coached by her personal coach.

The competition schedule for the World Championships is: Sept. 30 – men's qualification, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 6 p.m.; Oct. 1 – men's and women's qualification, 10 a.m., 2 p.m. and 4:30 p.m.; Oct. 2 – women's qualification, 1:30 p.m., 4 p.m. and 6:30 p.m.; Oct. 3 – men's all-around finals, 8 p.m.; Oct. 4 – women's all-around finals, 8 p.m.; Oct. 5 – event finals, men's floor exercise, pommel horse and still rings and women's vault and uneven bars, 2:30 p.m.; and Oct. 6 – event finals, men's vault, parallel bars and horizontal bars, and women's balance beam and floor exercise, 2:30 p.m. Based on the draw, the women are competing in the qualification round in: Subdivision 1, vault; Subdivision 3, uneven bars; Subdivision 4, floor exercise. The men's draw is: Subdivision 1, starts on parallel bars; Subdivision 3, parallel bars; Subdivision 4, floor exercise.

The members of the U.S. Men's Team for the World Championships are: Jake Dalton of Reno, Nev./Team Hilton HHonors (University of Oklahoma); Steven Legendre of Port Jefferson, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (Oklahoma); 2013 U.S. all-around champion Sam Mikulak of Newport Coast, Calif./University of Michigan; Alexander Naddour of Queen Creek, Ariz./Team Hilton HHonors (USA Youth Fitness Center); John Orozco of the Bronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (U.S. Olympic Training Center); and Brandon Wynn, Voorhees, N.J./Team Hilton HHonors (Ohio State University). The remaining alternates are: Eddie Penev of Penfield, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (Stanford University); and Paul Ruggeri of Manlius, N.Y./Team Hilton Honors (U.S. Gymnastics Developmental Center II).

The women's team was determined by the Selection Committee. The criteria considered when selecting the team included: results from the P&G Championships; hit consistency and results from past international and national competitions; D-scores for difficulty, and E-scores for execution; consistency; medal potential; composition of individual strengths among the team members; readiness to compete; etc.

Gymnasts Kyla Ross & Jordyn Wieber: 2013 ESPY Awards

Los Angeles, California - Olympian Gymnasts sixteen year Kyla Ross & eighteen year old Jordyn Wieber
looked beautiful as they attended the 2013 ESPY Awards at Nokia Theatre L.A. Live on July 17, 2013 in Los Angeles, California.

Kyla Ross wore a lovely black dress with black high heels while Jordyn Wieber wore a blue dress with black high heels.

Kyla Briana Ross born October 24, 1996 is an American artistic gymnast who is a member of the gold medal-winning US Women's Gymnastics team at the 2012 Summer Olympics.

Jordyn Marie Wieber born July 12, 1995 is an American artistic gymnast who was a member of the gold medal-winning US Women's Gymnastics teams at the 2011 World Championships and the 2012 Summer Olympics. She was also the 2011 World Women's All-Around Champion.

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2012 Olympic team champions Maroney, Ross set to compete at Secret U.S. Classic

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – 2012 Olympic team gold-medalists McKayla Maroney of Long Beach, Calif./All-Olympia Gymnastics Center, and Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, are among the field of competitors expected to compete at the 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, scheduled for July 27 at the Sears Centre in Hoffman Estates, Ill.

In addition to Maroney and Ross, 2013 AT&T American Cup all-around silver medalist Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/Bannon's Gymnastix, and reigning U.S. junior champion Lexie Priessman of Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics, are also in the field. Fellow U.S. Senior National Team members Madison Desch of Lenexa, Kan./Great American Gymnastics Express; Maggie Nichols of Little Canada, Minn./Twin City Twisters; Brenna Dowell of Odessa, Mo./Great American Gymnastics Express; Kennedy Baker of Flower Mound, Texas/Texas Dreams; and Peyton Ernst of Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams, join the quartet.

The junior field has 46 athletes from 16 states, including all five members of U.S. Junior National Team: Nia Dennis of Westerville, Ohio/Buckeye Gymnastics; Laurie Hernandez of Old Bridge, N.J./MG Elite; Amelia Hundley of Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics; Bailie Key of Montgomery, Texas/Texas Dreams; and Polina Shchennikova of Arvada, Colo./TIGAR.

The event, which features some of the USA's top female gymnasts, is the final qualifying event for women's gymnastics for the P&G Gymnastics Championships, which determines U.S. champions and national team members.

Single session tickets range in price from $20-$35 for the junior session and $25-$45 for the senior session, including facility fees. All-day tickets, which include admission to both the junior and senior elite sessions, are also on sale and range from $40-$69, including facility fees. To purchase tickets, visit www.SearsCentre.com, call 1-888-SEARS-TIX, or visit the KIA Box Office at the Sears Centre Arena. Group tickets may be purchased by calling 847-649-2368.

The July 27 competition schedule is 1 p.m. for the junior session and 6 p.m. for the senior session. All times are Central and subject to change. For more information, go to secretclassic.com.

The 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships, scheduled for Aug. 15-18 in Hartford, Conn., is USA Gymnastics' national championships. For more information, go to pgchamps.com.

Background information

Sears Centre Arena. Sears Centre Arena is an 11,000-seat multipurpose family entertainment, cultural, and sports arena located in Hoffman Estates' Prairie Stone Business Park. The Sears Centre Arena, which opened in 2006, is designed to accommodate a variety of events including concerts, family shows and sporting events. For more information regarding the Sears Centre Arena and upcoming events, please visit the arena's website at www.searscentre.com.

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USA Gymnastics announces women's European Tour team

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana – After the March Women's National Team Camp at the USA Gymnastics Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch, an official U.S. Olympic Training Site, USA Gymnastics has selected eight women, who will represent Team USA the next two weeks at events in Italy and Germany. Olympic team gold-medalist Kyla Ross of Aliso Viejo, Calif./Gym-Max, headlines the squad.

Joining Ross in the senior division are AT&T American Cup runner-up Simone Biles of Spring, Texas/Bannon's Gymnastics; Brenna Dowell of Lenexa, Kan./Great American Gymnastics Express; Peyton Ernst of Coppell, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics; Maggie Nichols of Little Canada, Minn./Twin City Twisters; and Lexie Priessman of Cincinnati, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics, the reigning U.S. junior champion.

With their selection, Nichols and Ernst have been added to the U.S. Women's Senior National Team.

Amelia Hundley of Hamilton, Ohio/Cincinnati Gymnastics, and Bailie Key of Montgomery, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics, will compete in the junior division.

The women will first compete at the 2013 Jesolo Trophy in Jesolo, Italy. Competition begins on March 23 with the team and all-around finals, followed by event finals on March 24.

The following week, the team will travel to Chemnitz, Germany, for a tri-meet with Germany and Romania. Members of the U.S. delegation will perform with German athletes to create a fourth, mixed team.

USA Gymnastics teams up with Dora the Explorer

USA Gymnastics has teamed up with Nickelodeon and Dora the Explorer to promote the health and wellness benefits associated with our sport. Check out the commercial below!

Shawn and Derek's Final Dancing With The Stars With Fierce Five Dance

Last night Shawn Johnson & Derek Hough performed two dances in the Dancing With The Stars finale. In there first dance the two received 27pts out of 30 and 30pts in their final dance with the fierce five. The members of the fierce five are Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross and Aly Raisman. Fierce Five were there to help, support Shawn and Derek in their freestyle. At the end of the night Shawn and Derek had a total of 57pts.

Tonight at 9pm eastern standard time, we find out who will win Dancing With The Stars All-Star season. Please tune in tonight to see who wins. Now, a photograph recap of last nights two Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough dances along with The Fierce Five in their freestyle.

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Fierce Five Shawn & Derek's Dancing With The Stars Free Style Dance Nov. 26th

Sitting in splits ;) watch dancing with the stars tomorrow! We'll be in @ShawnJohnson & @derekhough free style dance! pic.twitter.com/CtixMFfM Tweets Alexandra Raisman 

The Fierce Five will be taking part in Shawn Johnson (Gymnast) and Derek Hough (Dancer) free style on tomorrow's Dancing With Stars finale. Who makes up the Fierce Five you might ask? Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney and Jordyn Wieber are dubbed the Fierce Five for doing a great job during the 2012 summer Olympics in London, England.

We wish Shawn Johnson and Derek Hough good luck tomorrow as they dance for the title of season five Dancing With Stars winners. Also, we hope the fierce five have a wonderful time.

Who will win Dancing With The Stars All-Star season?

Fierce Five 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Appearance

The Fierce Five With Jennette McCurdy

New York City, New York - The Fierce Five℠ - of Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber - were among the celebrities, performers, bands and floats that participated in the 86th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, which was televised on NBC.

Fierce Five Visits The Today Show November 19th

Jordyn Wieber tweets; On the stage at the Today Show! http://instagr.am/p/SNvnjFPVjc/ 

New York City, New York - This morning the fierce five Gabrielle Douglas, Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney visited The Today Show in NYC. The fierce five won several medals during the 2012 Summer Olympic Games in London, England.

Today Show tweets; The #FierceFive and @Official_Flo on the plaza. http://instagr.am/p/SNpyKjwLY3/  #Only1FloTODAY

Aly Raisman tweets; Love how we're all back together again  http://instagr.am/p/SNvHeHvuVk/ 

2012 Olympians visit White House

Washington, D.C – Ten members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team for gymnastics, including The Fierce Five, got a special treat before the Washington, D.C., performance of the 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions – a visit to the White House. They met President Barack Obama in the Oval Office and visited some areas of the White House.

The Olympians who attended are Jake Dalton, Gabrielle Douglas, Steven Gluckstein, Jonathan Horton, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross, Savannah Vinsant, Jordyn Wieber and Julie Zetlin. USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny accompanied the team.

The gymnastics delegation brought several gifts for the First Family: leotards signed by Fierce Five for Sasha and Malia Obama; USA Gymnastics-branded workout attire and a hooded sweatshirt for the First Lady Michelle Obama; and an executive pen from the 2012 Olympic Games in London for the President.

The 10 gymnasts were unable to attend the official appearance hosted by the U.S. Olympic Committee because of the Kellogg’s Tour performance schedule. Men’s team member Sam Mikulak, who is in school at the University of Michigan, participated on Sept. 14. John Orozco was unable to attend today due to travel restrictions following surgery.

Fierce Five to appear in Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

The Fierce Five of McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, Aly Raisman and Kyla Ross will appear in the 86th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade on Thurs., Nov. 22 at 9 a.m. to kick off the holiday season.


The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade airs nationwide on NBC-TV from 9 a.m. to noon.

Fierce Five Invade Boston For Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions Stop Nov. 11th (Video

Four of the #FierceFive from the @tdgarden locker room ^BB “@Aly_Raisman: Finaaaaaallllllyyyy... We love the bruins http://instagr.am/p/R5YnjpvuQo/ ”

Boston, Massachusetts - Today, Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions with the fierce five with Aly Raisman, Jordyn Wieber, Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney are in Boston for their next stop on tour. The fierce five did a wonderful job at this past summer's Olympic Game in London, England. From the Boston Bruins Twitter; @GabrielleDoug @McKaylaMaroney and @Jordyn_Wieber said they were excited to "rock it out" today in front of @Aly_Raisman's hometown fans ^BB 

Gold medals on display in @Aly_Raisman's interview with ^BISH. The #KelloggsTour starts today at 3 pm@tdgarden ^BB pic.twitter.com/UvUiamEK

Thanks for the interview Aly! Have fun@tdgarden today...^BISH "@Aly_Raisman: BRUINS! http://instagr.am/p/R5YgE5PuQe/ ”

@Aly_Raisman and the #FierceFive will be receiving these from Peter Chiarelli before their performance here @tdgarden 

Here is Boston Bruins GM Peter Chiarelli presenting @Aly_Raisman with her Bruins jersey with @McKaylaMaroney looking on ^BBpic.twitter.com/awk8TL7j


Olympic gold medalists Aly Raisman, McKayla Maroney, Gabrielle Douglas and Jordyn Wieber were proud to rock Bruins jerseys before their Tour of Gymnastics Champions performance at TD Garden.

We hope they have a wonderful time at the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions Boston, Massachusetts stop today, November 11th. 

‘MACY’S THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE®’ CELEBRATES ITS 86TH YEAR BY MARCHING INTO THE HOLIDAY SEASON

NBC to Repeat “Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” Same Day from 2-5 p.m. (ET)

New York City - America’s favorite holiday tradition, the 86th Annual Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade®, returns to dazzle and enchant millions nationwide on Thursday, November 22 from 9 a.m.to 12 noon on NBC in all time zones. “The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade” will take to the streets of New York City with a cornucopia of whimsical treats for the whole family. With more than 3.5 million spectators watching the revelry live -- and more than 50 million viewers tuned in to the magic nationwide -- the 86th edition of the world-famous spectacle promises to be the nation’s largest Thanksgiving Day celebration.

The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade has been the nation’s star attraction for decades, and this year, the “Today” show’s Matt Lauer, Savannah Guthrie and Al Roker will host and treat viewers to Thanksgiving’s best entertainment special. Stars joining the festivities this year include Kareem Abdul-Jabbar; Trace Adkins; Big Apple Circus; Chica and the gang from Sprout; Colbie Caillat; Rachel Crow; Thirza Defoe; Jimmy Fallon & The Roots; Flo Rida; Whoopi Goldberg; Chris Isaak; Carly Rae Jepsen; Karmin; Kidz Bop; Christian Laettner; Sandra Lee; Mannheim Steamroller; Jennette McCurdy; Don McLean; Megan & Liz; Olivia Culpo, Miss USA 2012; the Muppets and cast of Sesame Street; Neon Trees; Power Rangers Megaforce; Cody Simpson; the U.S. Olympic gold medalists -- Gabby Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber; The Wanted; and Food Network’s Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarian. There will be performances from Broadway’s best musicals, including “Annie,” “Bring It On,” Rodgers + Hammerstein's “Cinderella,” “Elf” and “Nice Work If You Can Get It.” In addition, the world-famous Radio City Rockettes® will join the presentation to help kick-off the holidays.

Fierce Five makes surprise appearance Big Brother

Two of the remaining five contestants on this season’s “Big Brother” had a surprise visit with The Fierce Five℠, which will appear on the Sept. 12 episode on CBS.
The Fierce Five – Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber – visit with two contestants, Shane and Danielle. They got the opportunity when Shane wins a luxury prize and invites Danielle to join him.

“Big Brother” follows a group of people living together in a house outfitted with more than 52 cameras and 95 microphones recording their every move 24 hours a day. Each week, the house guests vote someone out of the house. At the end, the last remaining house Guest will receive the grand prize of $500,000.

“Big Brother” is broadcast three nights weekly, Sundays (8:00:30 -8:59:30 p.m., ET/PT), Wednesdays (8-9 p.m., ET/PT) and the live eviction show, hosted by Julie Chen, Thursdays (9-10 p.m., live ET/delayed PT).

Also, here is an update from the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions:

On Sept. 9, 2012, Olympic gold-medalist McKayla Maroney was injured on her uneven bars dismount at the Ontario, Calif., performance of the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Maroney's MRI showed a fractured tibia on her left leg, and she is currently in a brace to keep the leg stabilized. Maroney and her family are consulting with physicians and specialists to determine the proper course of treatment. Maroney's return to the Kellogg's Tour in some capacity will be determined at the appropriate time during her recovery.

We here at Rocky Coast News send McKayla our thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery. Send your get wells to McKayla by clicking here.

The Fierce Five hit the airwaves

• Click here for video clips from their post-Olympic appearances

What's happening with The Fierce Five℠ you ask?

They are busy preparing for the opening night of the 40-city Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions, which kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 8, in San Jose. They also have attended a number of other events and activities across the country. Here's a rundown of the last few days.

• Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber were on the season premiere of the "Live with Kelly and Michael" show on Tuesday, Sept. 4.
• Gabrielle Douglas led the Pledge of Allegiance on Sept. 5 at the Democratic National Convention.
• The Fierce Five were part of the fun, glitz and glamour of the MTV Video Music Awards on Sept. 6. They introduced artist Alicia Keys, and Douglas did a few gymnastics skills during Keys performance of "Girl on Fire." The quintet also met many music and acting stars on the red carpet and backstage.
• Douglas also attended the "Stand Up to Cancer" event and supports this cause. On Friday, Sept. 7, "Stand Up for Cancer" aired on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, AFN, BIO, E!, ENCORE, HBO, HBO Latino, ION, LMN, LOGO, MLB Network, MUN2, PALLADIA, SHOWTIME, SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL, STARZ, STYLE, TBS.
• McKayla Maroney, Kyla Ross and Douglas will appear on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" on Monday, Sept. 10.

In addition, Douglas has signed a book deal with HarperCollins for her autobiography, "Grace Gold and Glory: My Leap of Faith." Expected to be out this December, the book will cover Douglas' and her family's path to London and her success there, as well as include a poster of Douglas.

Photos from the Post-Olympic Activities

Rehearsals conclude for Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions that begins Sept. 8

Ontario, California - The 11-day rehearsal period for the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions wrapped up today in Ontario, Calif., with three final rehearsals, a media sneak peek and plenty of action. Unlike any event gymnastics fans have seen, the Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions combines gymnastics skills with choreography, athletics with art.

A show full of color, action and the top gymnasts in the United States was fine-tuned at the Citizens Business Bank Arena in Ontario. From there, the athletes embark on the Kellogg’s Tour, which officially begins on Saturday in San Jose, Calif., the site of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Trials—Gymnastics.

"This tour is a lot different than the previous tour I was on,” said Nastia Liukin, who was part of the Tour’s creative team and has nine World and five Olympic career medals.. “Being on the creative team has been really fun for me – I've gotten to see it all come together from ground zero to being ready for our first performance tomorrow. The styles are so different. We go from a hip hop routine to a beautiful lyrical number on the beam.  I think it's so cool that you don't know what to expect next."

The cast roster includes: The Fierce Five – Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber; 2012 Olympians Jake Dalton, Steven Gluckstein, Jonathan Horton, John Orozco, Savannah Vinsant and Julie Zetlin; 2008 Olympic all-around champion Liukin; 2008 Olympic silver medalists Jonathan 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. For a complete cast list, go to www.kelloggstour.com.  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.

"I'm so excited for the Kellogg's Tour,” said Horton, who competed in both the 2008 and 2012 Olympics. “It's a once in a lifetime experience with a great cast and something our fans won't want to miss."

"The rehearsals have been going so well,” said Douglas, who won the 2012 all-around title.  “It's so exciting to be getting ready to put on this show and give our fans something they've never seen from us before."

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.

Tickets 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. A complete schedule for the Kellogg’s Tour is listed below, but to find the stop nearest you and order tickets, please visit www.KelloggsTour.com.

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.

Kellogg’s has been helping people start their day right for more than 100 years, believing great starts, both big and small, create the potential for great days, every day.

Fierce Five USA Women's Gymnastics Team Mtv Video Music Awards Arrival Sept. 6th

The Fierce Five, USA Women's Gymnastics team arrives at the Mtv Video Music Awards hosted by Kevin Hart in Los Angeles, California. Olympic champions Gabrielle Douglas, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Aly Raisman and Jordyn Wieber make up the fierce five. These five young women are known as the fierce five as they wowed everyone at the 2012 Olympic games in London, England by winning several medals that included the team gold (first for the women's gymnastics team in many years).

Gabrielle Douglas and the rest of her teammates were at the Mtv Video Music Awards as presenters.

Please check out their photos, walking the red carpet, McKayla Maroney getting ready and Jordyn Wieber meeting  two cast members from Mtv's Teen Wolf below.

The Fierce Five, Gabrielle Douglas, Kyla Ross, McKayla Maroney, Jordyn Wieber and Aly Raisman walking the red carpet.

Olympic Champion McKayla Maroney getting ready before walking the red carpet to present at the Mtv Video Music Awards with the rest of her teammates.

Jordyn Wieber, Olympic Champion two cast members from Mtv's Teen Wolf.

Gabby Douglas on the Mtv Video Music Awards red carpet.

2012 Kellogg's® Tour of Gymnastics Champions takes center stage beginning Sept. 8

Indianapolis, Indiana - The 40-city Kellogg's^® Tour of Gymnastics Champions kicks off Saturday, Sept. 8, in San Jose, Calif., and promises to be unlike any gymnastics tour ever produced, providing fans with a high-flying, dynamic experience that will celebrate the sports' beauty and skill. Bigger and better than ever, the show's format pairs elite gymnastics skill with modern performance art that pushes the boundaries of athleticism and is sure to keep fans cheering for more.

Members of the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team, including The Fierce Five_SM, 2008 Olympic all-around champion Nastia Liukin, and 2008 Olympic silver medalists Jonathan Horton, Chellsie Memmel and Alicia Sacramone headline the all-star cast for the Kellogg's Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Tickets for the Kellogg’s Tour, which runs through Nov. 18, may be purchased at KelloggsTour.com. 

"The Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions is a celebration of our sport,” said Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics. “It provides the perfect stage for Americans to celebrate and welcome our Olympians home from winning six medals at the 2012 Olympic Games in London, including the women’s team, all-around and floor exercise gold, as well as the balance beam bronze medal, in addition to recognizing many of our Olympic and World medalists.”

While a complete list of athletes scheduled to perform during the Kellogg’s Tour of Champions is listed below, the cast roster also includes: The Fierce Five – Gabrielle Douglas, McKayla Maroney, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross and Jordyn Wieber; 2012 Olympians Jake Dalton, Steven Gluckstein, John Orozco, Savannah Vinsant, Julie Zetlin and Horton; 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.

“The entire country watched these amazing athletes reach their full potential as they competed in London,” said Doug VanDeVelde, senior vice president of Morning Foods, Kellogg Company.  “We are honored to help bring their amazing performances to fans in cities across the U.S. as these athletes continue to inspire us all and demonstrate how great starts lead to great things.”

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.

Tickets 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. A complete schedule for the Kellogg’s Tour is listed below, but to find the stop nearest you and order tickets, please visit www.KelloggsTour.com.

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.

Kellogg’s has been helping people start their day right for more than 100 years, believing great starts, both big and small, create the potential for great days, every day.

Complete cast list for the 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions

Women

•     Kristin Allen – Livermore, Calif., acrobatic gymnastics.  2012 World mixed pair gold medalist (with Michael Rodrigues); 2009 World Games mixed pair gold medalist; 2008 World mixed pair silver medalist.

•     Kennedy Baker* – Flower Mound, Texas/Texas Dreams.  2012 U.S. Secret Classic all-around champion.

•     Rebecca Bross – Plano, Texas/WOGA. 2010 World Championships team silver medalist; six-time World medalist.

•     Gabby Douglas* – Virginia Beach, Va./Chow’s Gymnastics. 2012 Olympic team and all-around gold medalist; 2011 World Championships team gold medalist.

•     Brenna Dowell* – Odessa, Mo./ Great American Gymnastics Express. 2010 Pan Am Championships team gold medalist.

•     Sarah Finnegan* – St. Louis, Mo./ Great American Gymnastics Express. 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete; 2010 Pan Am Championships team gold medalist.

•     Anna Li – Aurora, Ill./Legacy Elite Gymnastics. 2012 U.S. Olympic and 2011 World Championships Team replacement athlete.

•     Nastia Liukin – Parker, Texas/WOGA Gymnastics. 2008 Olympic all-around champion; five-time Olympic and nine-time World medalist.

•     McKayla Maroney* – Long Beach, Calif./All Olympia. 2012 Olympic team gold and vault silver medalist; 2011 World vault and team gold medalist.

•     Chellsie Memmel – West Allis, Wis./M&M Gymnastics. 2008 Olympic team silver medalist; World gold medalist in all-around, team (twice), uneven bars. 

•     Elizabeth Price* – Coopersburg, Pa./ Parkettes National Gymnastics Center. 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete; 2011 City of Jesolo Trophy team gold medalist.

•     Alexandra Raisman – Needham, Mass./Brestyan’s Gymnastics. 2012 U.S. Olympic team and floor exercise gold and balance beam bronze medalist; 2011 World team gold and floor bronze medalist.

•     Kyla Ross* – Aliso Viejo, Calif./ Gym-Max. 2012 Olympic team gold medalist; 2012 Kellogg’s Pacific Rim team gold medalist.

•     Alicia Sacramone* – Winchester, Mass./Brestyan’s American Gymnastics.  2011 World team gold medalist; 2008 Olympic team silver medalist; 10 career World medals.

•     Sabrina Vega* – Carmel, N.Y./Dynamic Gymnastics. 2011 World Championships team gold medalist.

•     Savannah Vinsant – Lafayette, La./Trampoline and Tumbling Express, trampoline.  2012 Olympic Games, first U.S. woman to make Olympic trampoline finals; 2011-12 U.S. champion.

•     Jordyn Wieber – DeWitt, Mich./Twistars USA. 2012 Olympic team gold medalist; 2011 World all-around and team gold and balance beam bronze medalist.

•     Julie Zetlin – Bethesda, Md./Capitol Rhythmics.  2012 U.S. Olympic Team member; 2011 Pan Am Games all-around, ball and ribbon gold medalist.

   

Men

•     Chris Brooks – Houston/Team Hilton HHonors (Cypress Academy of Gymnastics). 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete; 2012 Kellogg’s Pacific Rim Championships all-around and team gold medalist.

•     Jake Dalton – Reno, Nev./University of Oklahoma. 2012 U.S. Olympic Team member; 2011 World Championships team bronze medalist.

•     Josh Dixon* – San Jose, Calif./U.S. Olympic Training Center.  2010 U.S. floor exercise champion.

•     Steven Gluckstein, Atlantic Highlands, N.J./ETA, trampoline.  2012 U.S. Olympic Team member; four-time U.S. champion.

•     Jonathan Horton – Houston/Team Hilton HHonors (Cypress Academy of Gymnastics). 2012 U.S. Olympic Team member; 2010 World all-around bronze medalist; 2008 Olympic team bronze and horizontal bar silver medalist.

•     Glen Ishino* - Santa Ana, Calif./University of California-Berkeley. 2010 Pan Am Games team gold medalist.

•     Steven Legendre – Port Jefferson, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (University of Oklahoma). 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete; 2011 World Championships team bronze medalist.

•     Alex Naddour – Gilbert, Ariz./Team Hilton HHonors (USA Youth Fitness Center). 2012 U.S. Olympic Team replacement athlete; 2011 World Championships team bronze medalist.

•     John Orozco – Bronx, N.Y./Team Hilton HHonors (U.S. Olympic Training Center). 2012 U.S. Olympic Team member; 2011 World Championships team bronze medalist.

•     Michael Rodrigues – Livermore, Calif., acrobatic gymnastics.  2010 World mixed pair champion (with Kristin Allen), 2009 World Games mixed pair gold medalist; 2008 World mixed pair silver medalist.

•     Paul Ruggeri* - Manlius, N.Y./University of Illinois. 2011 Pan Am Games team bronze and high bar gold medalist.

•     David Sender* – Arlington Heights, Ill./Team Hilton HHonors (University of Illinois). 2009 Maccabiah Games still rings, vault and horizontal bar champion.

•     Brandon Wynn* - Voorhees, N.J./Team Hilton HHonors (Ohio State University). 2011 Pan Am Games team bronze and still rings gold medalist.

* denotes athletes who will not be performing at every stop

2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions Schedule

Date               City                                             Venue

Sept. 8           San Jose, Calif.                             HP Pavilion at San Jose

Sept. 9           Ontario, Calif.                              Citizens Business Bank Arena

Sept. 13         San Diego, Calif.                          Valley View Casino Center

Sept. 14         Glendale, Ariz.                             Jobing.com Arena

Sept. 15         Los Angeles, Calif                       STAPLES Center

Sept. 16         Anaheim, Calif.                            Honda Center

Sept. 20         Las Vegas, Nev.                         Thomas & Mack Center

Sept. 21         Sacramento, Calif.                       Power Balance Pavilion

Sept. 22         Portland, Ore.                             Rose Garden

Sept. 23         Seattle, Wash.                             KeyArena

Sept. 27         West Valley City, Utah                Maverik Center

Sept. 29         Colorado Springs, Colo.              World Arena

Sept. 30         Denver, Colo.                              1STBANK Center (Broomfield)

Oct. 4             Oklahoma City, Okla.                 Chesapeake Energy Arena

Oct. 5             San Antonio, Texas                     AT&T Center

Oct. 6             Dallas, Texas                              American Airlines Center

Oct. 7             Lubbock, Texas                          United Spirit Arena

Oct. 11           Minneapolis, Minn.                      Target Center

Oct. 12           Des Moines, Iowa                       Wells Fargo Arena

Oct. 13           Omaha, Neb.                               CenturyLink Center

Oct. 14           Chicago, Ill.                                 United Center

Oct. 18           Kansas City, Mo.                        Sprint Center

Oct. 19           St. Louis, Mo.                             Chaifetz Arena at St. Louis University

Oct. 20           Memphis, Tenn.                          FedExForum

Oct. 21           Lafayette, La.                             CAJUNDOME

Oct. 25           Louisville, Ky.                             KFC Yum! Center

Oct. 26           Charlotte, N.C.                           Time Warner Cable Arena

Oct. 27           Atlanta, Ga.                                Gwinnett Arena

Oct. 28           Tampa, Fla.                                Tampa Bay Times Forum

Nov. 1            Cincinnati, Ohio                          U.S. Bank Arena

Nov. 2            Indianapolis, Ind.                         Bankers Life Fieldhouse

Nov. 3            Detroit, Mich.                              The Palace of Auburn Hills

Nov. 4            Columbus, Ohio                          Schottenstein Center

Nov. 9            Philadelphia, Pa.                          Wells Fargo Center

Nov. 10          Newark, N.J.                               Prudential Center

Nov. 11          Boston, Mass.                             TD Garden

Nov. 15          Washington, D.C.                        Verizon Center

Nov. 16          Pittsburgh, Pa.                             CONSOL Energy Center

Nov. 17          Hartford, Conn.                           XL Center

Nov. 18          Brooklyn, N.Y.                            Barclays Center

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·       Kellogg Company. Driven to enrich and delight the world through foods and brands that matter, Kellogg Company (NYSE: K) is the world’s leading producer of cereal, second largest producer of cookies and crackers and - through the May 2012 acquisition of the iconic Pringles^® business - the world’s second largest savory snacks company. In addition, Kellogg is a leading producer of frozen foods. Every day, our well-loved brands - produced in 18 countries and marketed in more than 180 countries - nourish families so they can flourish and thrive. With 2011 sales of more than $13 billion, these brands include Cheez-It^®, Coco Pops^®, Corn Flakes®, Eggo^®, Frosted Flakes^®, Kashi^®, Keebler^®, Kellogg’s^®, Mini-Wheats^®, Pop-Tarts^®, Pringles^®, Rice Krispies^®, Special K^®, and many more. To learn more about Kellogg Company, including our corporate responsibility initiatives and rich heritage, please visit www.kelloggcompany.com.

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·       USA Gymnastics. Based in Indianapolis, USA Gymnastics is the national governing body for gymnastics in the United States.  Its mission is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in the sport.  Its disciplines include men's and women's artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, acrobatic gymnastics, and group gymnastics (also known as Gymnastics for All).  For more information, log on to www.usagym.org.