WELCOME PEDRO E. SEGARRA MAYOR August 14, 2013 Friends, On behalf of the elected and appointed officials and, most importantly, the residents of the City of Hartford, it is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships in Connecticut’s Capital City. Whether it’s the athletic competitions at the XL Center or the National Congress at the Connecticut Convention Center, these events provide wonderful opportunities to support and showcase some of our nation’s greatest athletes. While we gather with a committed purpose to encourage and support so many talented young gymnasts, I invite you to take in all of the rich history Hartford has to offer. Whether it is Morning Fitness at our Historic Old State House, visiting the Wadsworth Atheneum (the nation’s first public art museum) or stopping by th Bushnell Park’s Carousel that just celebrated its 99 Birthday. While you are enjoying the great events at the P&G Gymnastics Championships I encourage you to walk around and personally experience all that we have to offer. I look forward to seeing you out and about in Downtown Hartford. Sincerely, Pedro E. Segarra Mayor OFFICE OF THE MAYOR CITY HALL 550 MAIN STREET, HARTFORD CONNECTICUT 06103 TEL (860) 757­9500 FAX (860) 722­6606 www.hartford.gov Quality health plans & benefits Healthier living Financial well-being Intelligent solutions Life’s good. We want to help you keep it that way. Aetna is proud to support the 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships. Best wishes to all the competing gymnasts. ©2013 Aetna Inc. 2013009 WELCOME Fellow Gymnastics Fans: It’s our great pleasure to bring you the 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships, the national championship of USA Gymnastics. This marquee event gives us all the unique chance to witness the most talented gymnasts our country has to offer, as they strive to achieve their dream to represent the USA. The Road to the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio has already begun, and the athletes competing here in Hartford are looking to impress. Through our proud sponsorship of USA Gymnastics along with the Olympic Movement around the world, we support athletes and their families as they sacrifice, focus, and train for competitions both at home and abroad. The P&G Gymnastics Championships provide a vital step toward helping our athletes achieve their Olympic dreams. Thank you for joining us in this celebration of athletic achievement. We hope you enjoy the competition and look forward to the crowning of America’s top gymnasts. Sincerely, Janet D. Fletcher Director, North America Olympics & Sports Marketing Procter & Gamble Share the reason for your pledge that texting can wait and you could win a VIP trip to the 2014 AT&T American Cup in Greensboro! To pledge to never text while driving and enter to win, visit Uverse.com/USAG NO PURCHASE NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Contest is open to persons legally residing in, and physically located within, one of the 50 United States or District of Columbia who are at least 14 years of age at time of entry. Contest commences at 12:01 AM CT on August 12, 2013 and ends at 11:59 PM CT on September 6, 2013. Contest is subject to Official Rules at http://uverseonline.att.net/sports/sweeps/itcanwait-usa-gymnastics-rules. For judging criteria and prize descriptions see Official Rules. The total ARV of all Prizes is $2,965. Contest sponsored by AT&T Mobility LLC, 1025 Lenox Park Blvd., NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30319. VOID OUTSIDE OF THE FIFTY UNITED STATES AND THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND WHERE PROHIBITED BY LAW. WELCOME Dear Gymnastics Fans: Welcome to Hartford and the 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships, which feature the top female and male gymnasts in the United States vying for national titles in the all-around and individual events, as well as spots on the U.S. National Team. Athletes are competing for the right to represent America, wearing the red, white and blue with pride! 2013 is also USA Gymnastics’ 50th anniversary, and we are celebrating 50 Years of Champions while we are in Hartford. Among the more exciting moments on the field of play will be athlete performances from members of the 2012 Olympic Team including two of the Fierce Five – Kyla Ross and McKayla Maroney. It’s also an exciting time for USA Gymnastics because the Road to Rio has already begun and new athletes are ready to make their mark. USA Gymnastics is pleased to offer a wide range of fan activities in conjunction with the exciting competition. From Morning Fitness to the Capital City’s Taste of the Championships to a museum-style exhibition commemorating USA Gymnastics’ 50th anniversary and five decades of champions, there’s plenty of fun. We’re also inducting two gold-medal winning women’s teams, the 2007 U.S. Women’s World Team and the 2012 U.S. Women’s Olympic Team, into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, as well as honoring all 13 of gymnastics’ 2012 Olympians. Following the P&G Gymnastics Championships is easier than ever, with schedules and general information including start lists, live scoring and more at PGChamps.com. In addition, fans can enjoy enhanced coverage of the event on Facebook with stunning photo galleries from every session, increased video coverage on YouTube, and join in the conversation with fans from around the world on Twitter, using the official hashtag of the event: #PGChamps. We extend special thanks to our corporate partners, especially Procter & Gamble for its continued support of USA Gymnastics, our programs and our athletes. We would also like to thank the XL Center and all of the volunteers for their support of this event. Throughout the competition, fans will see the hard work and dedication of some of the world’s best athletes come to fruition when they achieve lifelong dreams. We applaud the performances of all the athletes and wish them the best of luck. Enjoy the competition! Peter Vidmar Steve Penny Chairman of the Board President and CEO USA Gymnastics USA Gymnastics The nation’s top gymnasts will compete for spots on the U.S. Junior and Senior National Teams at the 2013 P&G Gymnastics Championships in Hart- ford. This event is one of the most important national competitions of the year. Not only do the top athletes earn the distinction of being the best, but they will also travel both nationally and internationally com- peting for the USA throughout 2013 and 2014. Following are lists of the past U.S. All-Around Champions. For artistic gymnastics there are two lists, one is the Amateur Athletic Union (AAU) National Championships and the other is the USA Gymnastics National Championships. USA Gymnas- tics became the National Governing Body of the sport of gymnastics in 1963. Sit back and enjoy the gymnastics you’ll see throughout this four-day event in Hartford. Watch who will be the next gymnasts to have their names etched in the record book! JOHN JORDYN OROZCO WIEBER 2012 Men’s Champion 2011 & 2012 Women’s Champion AAU Men’s All-Around 1936 Jennie Caputo 1987 Scott Johnson 1975 Tammy Manville 1937 Pearl Perkins University of Nebraska Arizona Twisters Champions (1897-1970) 1938 Helm McKee 1988 Dan Hayden 1976* Denise Cheshire 1897 Earl Linderman 1939 Margaret Weissmann Woodward Gymnastics Gymnastics Olympica 1898 O. Steffen 1940 No Competition 1989 Tim Ryan Robin Huebner Baer 1899 O. Steffen 1941 Pearl Perkins Nightingale Stanford University * 2 Championships held this year 1900 O. Steffen 1942 No Competition 1990 John Roethlisberger 1977 Donna Turnbow 1901 John F. Bissinger 1943 Pearl Perkins Nightingale University of Minnesota KIPS 1944 Helm McKee 1991 Chris Waller 1902 E.C. Brendlin 1978 Kathy Johnson 1903 John F. Bissinger 1945 Clara M. Schroth University of 1946 Clara M. Schroth California-Los Angeles SCATS 1904 Anton Heida 1979 Leslie Pyfer 1905 No Competitions 1947 Helen Schifano 1992 John Roethlisberger 1948 Helen Schifano University of Minnesota National Academy of Gymnastics 1906 No Competitions 1980 Julianne McNamara 1907 Fred Steffens 1949 Clara M. Schroth 1993 John Roethlisberger National Academy of Gymnastics 1908 Fred Steffens 1950 Clara M. Schroth University of Minnesota 1981 Tracee Talavera 1909 Frank Jirasek 1951 Clara M. Schroth 1994 Scott Keswick 1910 Frank Jirasek 1952 Clara Schroth Lomady University of Calif.-Los Angeles National Academy of Gymnastics 1911 Paul Krimmel 1953 Ruth Grulkowski 1995 John Roethlisberger 1982 Tracee Talavera 1912 Paul Krimmel 1954 Ruth Grulkowski University of Minnesota National Academy of Gymnastics 1913 Franz Kanis 1955 Ernestine Russell 1996 Blaine Wilson 1983 Dianne Durham 1914 Franz Kanis 1956 Sandra Ruddick Ohio State Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1915 Franz Kanis 1957 Muriel Davis 1997 Blaine Wilson 1984 Mary Lou Retton 1916 Peter Hol 1958 Ernestine Russell Independent Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1917 B. Jorgensen 1959 Ernestine Russell 1998 Blaine Wilson 1985 Sabrina Mar 1918 Joseph Oszy 1960 Gail Sontgerath USOTC SCATS 1961 Kazuko Kadowaki 1999 Blaine Wilson 1919 Peter Hol 1986 Jennifer Sey 1962 Dale McClements USOTC 1920 Joseph Oszy Parkettes 1963 Muriel D. Grossfeld 2000 Blaine Wilson 1921 Curtis Rottman 1987 Kristie Phillips 1922 Frank Kriz 1964 Marie Walther USOTC 1965 Doris Fuchs Brause 2001 Sean Townsend Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1923 Curtis Rottman 1988 Phoebe Mills 1924 Frank Kriz 1966 Linda Metheny Houston Gymn. Academy Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1925 Alfred Jochim 1967 Carolyn Hacker 2002 Paul Hamm 1989 Brandy Johnson 1926 Alfred Jochim 1968 Linda Metheny Team Chevron Swiss Turners 1927 Alfred Jochim 1969 Joyce Tanac 2003 Paul Hamm Brown’s Gymnastics 1928 Alfred Jochim 1970 Linda Metheny Team Chevron Swiss Turners 1990 Kim Zmeskal 1929 Alfred Jochim 2004 Paul Hamm Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1930 Alfred Jochim USA Gymnastics Men’s Ohio State 1991 Kim Zmeskal 1931 Frank Haubold 2005 Todd Thornton Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1932 Frank Haubold National All-Around Team Chevron 1992 Kim Zmeskal 1933 Alfred Jochim Champions (1963-2012) 2006 Alexander Artemev Karolyi’s Gymnastics 1934 Frank Cumiskey Team Chevron 1993 Shannon Miller 1935 Frederick H.