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WOGA Gymnastics 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities WOGA Gymnastics 2009 Sponsorship Opportunities 1937 Parker Rd. Plano, TX 75023 P: (972) 985-9292 F: (927) 387-9325 E: [email protected] www.woga.net Honor Courage Dedication Leadership Teamwork Dear Sponsor: Thank you for considering a sponsorship with World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA). Our sponsors are a vital part of our commitment to train some of the best athletes in the world while teaching the life lessons of Honor, Courage, Dedication, Leadership and Teamwork. We have a variety of sponsorship packages available and look forward to partnering with you. Thanks in part to the gold medal-winning performances of WOGA’s own All-around Olympic Champions Nastia Liukin (2008) and Carly Patterson (2004), we have plenty of media opportunities to showcase WOGA Gymnastics and your company’s support of it. On behalf of the many athletes who will benefit from the generosity, we thank you for your consideration and support. Please see the enclosed information. We look forward to partnering with you. Warm Regards, Yevgeny Marchenko WOGA Gymnastics Honor, Courage, Dedication, Leadership and Teamwork The United States of America was founded on the values of Honor, Courage, Dedication, Leadership and Teamwork – all principles that guide our decisions and encourage each of us to embrace a higher standard. It is these ideals that are the bedrock of Team WOGA – values necessary to build a foundation of trust upon which strength is based and success is achieved. It is in these values that Team WOGA gymnasts inspire us with a sense of great responsibility to have uncompromising personal integrity; to have the courage to stand up for what is right in the face of stress and peer-pressure; to harness the spirit of dedication to serve our team, our community and our country; and to encourage cooperation and communication in an open solution-oriented manner. Through gymnastics, our young women and men are empowered with these essential qualities that lead to dynamic leadership and develop the nation’s finest professionals, committed to multidimensional services and sincere community partnerships. Our Background Mission It is the mission of WOGA Gymnastics to provide the opportunity for young athletes to make a lasting contribution to the sport of gymnastics while developing life-long leadership skills. Philosophy A key factor to the success of WOGA Gymnastics is the expertise and dedication of our world-class coaching staff – giving 100 percent to each athlete, regardless of age or competitive level. We foster internal competition, which pushes athletes to their full potential, helping all team members achieve their individual dreams. We believe that in order for Team WOGA to win medals for the USA, we must nurture a strong team composed of willing and able gymnasts, at every competitive level, who fully understand they are an important part of our country’s future. The Tactical Genius Behind WOGA Valeri Liukin was a gymnast in the former Soviet Union and was the first person in the world to perform a triple back flip on the floor. He was a Gold and Silver Medalist at the 1988 Olympic games in Seoul, and holds numerous World and International titles. Since settling into his coaching career, Liukin has coached numerous USA National Team members, including his daughter 2008 Olympic All- Around Gold Medalist Nastia Liukin. Yevgeny Marchenko is a legend in Sport Acrobatics. He’s a five-time World Champion, and four-time European Champion. He was awarded the highest Soviet honor –Master of Sport. In 2004, he served as the US Olympic Women’s Team Coach, and coached WOGA’s own Carly Patterson to an All- Around Olympic Gold medal. “Yevgeny always told me, the hard work you do, never disappears. “ - Carly Patterson Together, Liukin and Marchenko have created one the strongest institutions in the world. Dreams Fulfilled – Nastia Liukin Nastia is an Senior International Elite gymnast. She is the 2008 Olympic All Around Champion, five time Olympic medalist, four time World Champion, nine time World medalist, four time US National Champion and has won two American Cup titles and both a Senior and Junior Pacific Rim Championship. Following her success in Beijing Nastia was named FIG Athlete of the Year, Women’s Sports Foundation Individual Sportswoman of the Year and the United States Sports Academy’s Female Athlete of the Year. In 2007 she joined 1996 Olympic gold medalist Shannon Miller as the most decorated American gymnast in World Championship competition. Liukin is an American icon. Olympian and Commentator Tim Daggett said, “It’s not just that she does super hard stuff. It’s that she does it flawlessly.” Dreams Fulfilled – Carly Patterson At sixteen years-old Carly Patterson became the second women from the United States to win an All-Around Olympic Gold Medal. Her trademark precision and grace, had already earned her numerous titles including 2002 and 2004 US National Champion, 2003 American Cup Champion and 2003 World All-Around Silver Medalist. In Athens, Carly was able to submit her original beam dismount to the Code of Points, and it has now been officially named the “Patterson.” Since retiring from gymnastics, Patterson continues to pursue a successful music career as a solo artist. “Her life has changed tremendously since winning the Olympics,” coach Evgency Marchenko says. “She’s been blessed with a lot of different opportunities. She’s been traveling the country, traveling the world, and that journey continues. She’s a down-to-earth person. She always has been. But, at the same time, I see her becoming a role model for a lot of young people. Bringing smiles to a lot of people's faces. She’s an awesome young woman and I’m proud of her.” Team WOGA Hopefuls Ivana Hong • 2008 US Olympic Team Alternate • 2007 World Championships, Stuttgart, Germany: 1st-Team • 2007 Pan American Games, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil: 1st-Team; 3rd-AA • 2007 USA vs Great Britain International Competition, 1st-Team; 3rd-BB; 5th-AA • 2006 USA/Japan/New Zealand Competition, 1st-Team; 3rd-AA, BB, FX • 2005 Top Gym Competition, Charleroi, Belgium: 1st-UB, BB; 3rd-AA Rebecca Bross • 2008 Italy-Spain-Poland-USA competition, 1st-Team; • 2008 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, 1st-Team, AA, VT, BB, FX; 8th-UB (Jr. Div) • 2007 International Jr. Japan Competition, 1st-AA, VT, UB, BB, FX • 2007 Pan American Games, 1st-Team, FX; 2nd-AA • 2006 Junior Pan American Championships, 1st-Team; 1st-VT (Jr. Div) • 2006 Pacific Alliance Championships, Honolulu, Hawaii: 1st-Team; 4th-AA (Jr. Div) “ Team WOGA Hopefuls Christa Tanella Christa became an international elite in 2005 where she qualified all the way to US Nationals, finishing 22nd in the all-around. Later that year, Christa traveled to Russia with her WOGA teammates for the Voronin Cup. She brought home two bronze medals on balance beam and floor exercise. Christa qualified to US Championships again in 2006, 2007 and 2008 where she placed 14th, 12th, and 13th in the all-around respectively. Christa has accepted a full-scholarship to the University of Georgia where she will begin her NCAA career in 2010. Steven Legendre Steve received a full-scholarship to Oklahoma University and is the 2009 NCAA Men's AA Champion. He’s been a US National Team Member from 2007-2009, and is a hopeful for 2012 Olympic Team. Steve graduated from WOGA in 2007 and was coached by Yuri Kartsev. Team WOGA Hopefuls Philip Onorato Philip is currently a freshman at Ohio State where he received a full scholarship. He was recently selected 2009 Big 10 Freshman Gymnast of the Year. In 2004 - 2006 he was the JO National AA Champion, and has been a member of the US Men's National Team since 2005. Philip is coached by Sergei Pakanich. Emmanuel Monroy Emmanuel is a member of the US JO National Development Team. Since 2007 he’s been a member of the Region III Team, and is a hopeful for Mexico's 2012 Olympic Team, as well as a NCAA Scholarships. Emmanuel is coached by Pavel Sadovsky. Our Case Statement “What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.” - Ralph Waldo Emerson A portion of the team’s expenses is underwritten by the WOGA Parent’s Club, a 501(c)3 non-profit organization formed to support the USAG competitive teams of WOGA Gymnastics. Through member dues and a series of fundraisers, they offset some of the team’s expenses. The bulk of the expenses, however, are subsidized by WOGA. “Total team expenses have exceeded income each of the last few years. The Olympic victories are a proud and significant achievement, not only for WOGA, but for our nation. The influx of new and promising talent have increased budget and equipment needs to the point where the future of WOGA Gymnastics and its programs are dependent on establishing ongoing partnerships,” said WOGA founder and owner Yevgeny Marchenko. Team WOGA continues to operate exclusively to foster amateur gymnasts who show the ability and potential to engage in national and international gymnastic competitions. Funds are needed for training, coaching, facilities, equipment and amateur gymnastic competition opportunities, throughout the United States and internationally. Please help us preserve this valuable resource by partnering with us. 2010 WOGA Classic History Since 1994, the WOGA Classic has attracted top teams from across the USA and the world. On February 13-14, 2010 gymnasts will converge in the Dallas Metroplex for a chance to compete with the future stars of the Olympics. Athletes from Team WOGA are internationally recognized as one of the best teams in the world. 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