4-1-16 Pac Rim Media Info Sheet
2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Hershey’s Media Information This is a brief overview for media regarding the Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Hershey’s. Media representatives enter XFINITY Arena through the credential door located at Hewitt Ave. and Lombard Ave. to access the building at the times indicated below. To pick-up credentials, please check-in at the Registration Room, located in Ballroom 3 on the second floor. What: The 2016 Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships presented by Hershey’s, one of the sport’s premier international events, showcases the top male and female gymnasts from the Pacific Rim countries competing in artistic (men’s and women’s) gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics and trampoline. When: Competition: April 8-10, 2016 Media day: April 7 Where: Everett, Wash. XFINITY Arena at Everett – artistic gymnastics and trampoline Everett Community College, Walt Price Student Fitness Center – rhythmic gymnastics Athletes: Held every two years, the three-day Pacific Rim Championships is expected to feature more than 200 gymnasts from 18 Pac Rim countries, competing in men’s and women’s gymnastics, trampoline and rhythmic gymnastics. The countries are Australia, Canada, Chile, China, Chinese Taipei, Colombia, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Honduras, Hong Kong, Japan, Mexico, New Zealand, Panama, Philippines, Russia, Singapore, and the United States. U.S. Women’s Team: three-time World all-around champion Simone Bile of Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre, has been named to the U.S. Team. The rest of the women’s squad will be announced closer to the event. U.S. Men’s Team: Jake Dalton of Reno, Nev./Team Hilton (University of Oklahoma); Sam Mikulak of Newport Beach, Calif./Team Hilton (U.S.
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