Wednesday, July 21, 2010

“Gymnastics: Australia to send world medallists to Delhi” plus 2 more

“Gymnastics: Australia to send world medallists to Delhi” plus 2 more

Gymnastics: Australia to send world medallists to Delhi

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 08:18 PM PDT

SYDNEY, July 22, 2010 (AFP) - - World championship medallists Lauren Mitchell, Prashanth Sellathurai and Philippe Rizzo will lead Australia's gymnastics team for October's Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, sports officials said Thursday.

The Australian women's team will be competing for their fourth consecutive team gold medal when they take to the floor at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium.

Mitchell, 19, last year became the first Australian woman to win a medal in an individual apparatus final at a world championships, with silver on the beam and floor.

Mitchell will be joined in the women's team by fellow Beijing Olympians Georgia Bonora and Ashleigh Brennan, Gymnastics Australia said.

The Australian men will be after their first team gold medal in New Delhi, but will need to break the stronghold of England and Canada.

Four of the five team members from the last Melbourne Commonwealth Games return, while 2006 world high bar champion Rizzo will become the first Australian gymnast to compete at four Commonwealth Games.

Rizzo, 29, began his international career at the 1998 Kuala Lumpur Games, and over the last three editions has added three gold, four silver and three bronze medals.

The men's team also includes 2006 Commonwealth Games all-around and rings gold medallist Joshua Jefferis, dual world championships pommel horse medallist Sellathurai and national all-around champion Sam Offord.

Beijing Olympian Naazmi Johnston will spearhead the three-member Australian rhythmic team.

Australia are yet to claim a team gold medal in rhythmic gymnastics with Canada winning in 1994 and 2006 and Malaysia in 1998.

Australian team - Women: Georgia Bonora, Ashleigh Brennan, Emily Little, Lauren Mitchell, Maryanne Monckton. Men: Joshua Jefferis, Sam Offord, Thomas Pichler, Philippe Rizzo, Prashanth Sellathurai.

Rhythmic Gymnastics: Naazmi Johnston, Janine Murray, Danielle Prince.

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Sports briefs

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 02:58 PM PDT

July 21, 2010

Sports briefs

LOCAL

Cheer It Up! to celebrate NGD  

National Gymnastics Day is Aug. 7 and Cheer It Up! is celebrating by having a "Cartwheel-a-thon" on the courthouse square from 10 a.m. to noon.

Cheer It Up! will hold tumbling demonstrations and students will be performing as many cartwheels in a row for fundraising efforts for the upcoming competition season.

TCGC holding junior golf clinics

Tahlequah City Golf Course will begin holding junior golf clinics until school starts back up.

During the clinic, golf lessons will be free of charge if players buy a bucket of range balls.

The clinic will be broken into two groups: Tuesday's will be for six- to 13-year olds while Thursday's will be for 14 years and up.

Tahlequah City Golf Course plans on running the clinics until school starts on Aug. 11. If the clinic has early success, it could be continued after school starts with different starting times to be determined.

Tigers hosting BigTime hoops tournament

Tahlequah High School will be hosting a "BigTime Tournament", sponsored by Greg Swaim.

The tournament, labeled "Summer Cruise," will be Saturday and Sunday. The entry fee for each team is $175 and the tournament is open to third through 12th graders.

Each player also receives a free float trip, in addition to two days of basketball.

For more information, contact THS coaches Wes Hayes (577-7038) or Chad Walker (469-245-7016).

STATE / NATION

OU, Nebraska picked 1st in Big 12 preseason poll

DALLAS (AP) — Nebraska has been picked to leave the Big 12 in style.

The Cornhuskers, who are bolting for the Big Ten in 2011, are the unanimous choice to repeat as Big 12 North champions in the league's preseason media poll.

Oklahoma was picked to win the South division in the poll released by the league on Wednesday.

Nebraska, which lost a heartbreaker to Texas in last year's Big 12 title game, received all 26 first-place votes from media members who cover the league. The Sooners got 16 first-place votes in the South, while Texas received the other 10 votes.

Texas A&M was picked to finish third in the South. Texas Tech, Oklahoma State and Baylor round out the South field. Missouri was picked second in the North.

Kansas State, Kansas, Colorado and Iowa State were picked to finish third through sixth in the North.

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Central Sports and Recreation: Variety of summer camps, programs offered

Posted: 21 Jul 2010 07:42 AM PDT

The Gold Coast Gymnastics girls competition team participated in the 2010 Amateur Athletic Union Age Group National Championships in Orlando. The competition was July 1-3 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. Gold Coast entered 33 gymnasts in Level 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 competition. Five gymnasts placed first in their age groups. They were: Level 3 — Kate Pinder, 9, all-around (37.825); Katie Hammang, 10, all-around (37.425); Kelsey Smith, 11, all-around (37.775); Level 5 — Kiana Barbieri, 11, all-around (36.925) and Tori Larbig, 13, all-around (36.925). Gold Coast also had 16 individual champions. They were: Kiana Barbieri, Jaclyn MacDonald, Tori Larbig, Erica Guertin and Monique Paggeot (vault); Kate Pinder, Katie Hammang and Kelsey Smith (bar); Kate Pinder, Molly Hoban, Kiana Barbieri, Jaclyn MacDonald, Tori Larbig and Taylor Kosakowski (balance beam); Kiana Barbieri and Tori Larbig (floor). Also competing for Gold Coast were: Level 2 — Riley Brannon, Isabel Ostrowski, Alexandra Studdard, Rosemary Manning, Nicole Alfaro, Delaney Brannon; Level 3 — Amanda Hyland, Reyna Nixon, Rochelle Paggeot, Sara Magalhaes; Level 4 — Keti Gogolishvili, Destinee Rojas, Meghan MacDonald, Heather Liguori, Nicole Maradona; Level 5 — Julianna Cerbone, Mariami Gogolishvili, Taylor Michie, Megan Call, Ashley Rentz; Level 7 — Autumn Asen. Gold Coast finished with 21 gold medals, 17 silver medals, 17 bronze medals and 64 copper medals. Coaches are Raul Rojas, Jill Rojas, Tim Lamb and Vanessa Bouza. Gold Coast Gymnastics, Inc., 1420 Rupp Lane, Lake Worth, will host an open house Aug. 7 from 9 a.m. to noon.

The Okeeheelee Outlaws 13U travel baseball team will hold tryouts Sunday at 9 a.m. at Okeeheelee Park, Field 9. Players cannot turn 14 before May 1, 2011. All spots are open. The Outlaws will be competing in the Florida Premier Baseball League North Division. Contact Ron Jacklin at (917) 709-6696 or nypdbaseball022 @aol.com.

The National Croquet Center, 700 Florida Mango Road, West Palm Beach, is hosting its Palm Beach County Summer Golf Croquet League. The program will run for five weeks on Tuesday evenings Aug. 3-31. League matches will be held at 6 p.m. and 7 p.m. and will be followed by a Toast & Tally in the Members' Lounge from 8-9 p.m. Free training and practice will be held Aug. 1 from 3-5 p.m. The league is open to Palm Beach County residents. Teams are composed of two players. Call Shelly Mayes at (561) 478-2300.

LeaderCheer Inc. will host a cheerleading camp Monday to July 28 at Gulfstream All Stars Cheer Gym, 7233 Southern Blvd., suburban West Palm Beach. The camp is open to participants ages 7-15 and will run daily from 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Instruction includes basic and intermediate cheer techniques, motions, jumps, tumbling and stunts. Cost is $90, plus a $20 registration fee. Siblings pay the registration fee only. Cost includes two camp T-shirts. Call Jessi Sleek at (561) 719-3868 or jsleek118@ix.netcom.com .

The Okeeheelee Wolves 14U travel baseball team will hold an open tryout at 11 a.m. July 31 at Okeeheelee Park, Field 9. Players cannot turn 15 before May 1, 2011. Coaches are looking for a one-year playing commitment. Participants will compete in weekend doubleheaders and monthly tournaments. Local travel only. Contact Don Morris at (561) 644-5146 or donmorris20169@yahoo.com .

Gyrotonic Sat Nam Fitness Studio and Boutique, 2916 S. Dixie Highway, West Palm Beach, is hosting a children's after-school yoga program beginning in September. The program is open to kids ages 4 and older and includes traditional and kundalini yoga, meditation, skills for staying focused and relaxed, and yoga sets, games and dances. Cost is $150 per 12-week session. Early registration discounts are available. There is no registration fee. Call (561) 650-0304 .

The Greater Palm Beaches Gumbo Limbo Adult Women's Slow Pitch Softball League is taking registration for its fall season. Games will be played on Sundays at Howard Park. Contact softballgalhere@aol.com or (561) 758-8082.

The West Palm Beach Golf Course, 7001 Parker Ave., is hosting its Summer Kidz Golf Camp. The program runs Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays through Aug. 11 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Cost is $125 per session. Discounts are available for siblings/multiple children. Call (561) 822-1599.

Registration for the Palm Beach Recreation Department is ongoing for residents and nonresidents. Programs offered include youth flag football, soccer, gymnastics and tennis. For information about the tennis program, call the Phipps Ocean Park Tennis Center Pro Shop at (561) 227-6450 . For other information, call the recreation center at (561) 838-5485 or visit the town's Web site at www.townof

palmbeach.com

Sports & Recreation Notes is compiled by Jodie Wagner. Send notes at least two weeks in advance to Jodie Wagner, Neighborhood Post, P.O. Box 24700, West Palm Beach, FL 33416-4700; or fax to (561) 837-8320. She also can be reached at (561) 820-4537.

~ jodie_wagner@pbpost.com

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