Georgia Gym Dogs
| University of Georgia Gymdogs |
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| Founded: 1981 | |
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| University | University of Georgia |
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| Conference | SEC |
| Location | Athens, GA |
| Head Coach | Danna Durante (1st year) |
| Home Arena | Stegeman Coliseum (Capacity: 10,523) |
| Known As | Gymdogs |
| Colors | Red and Black
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| National Championships | |
| 10 (1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) |
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| Super Six Appearances | |
| 19 (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014) |
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| NCAA Regional Champions | |
| 24 (1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015) |
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| NCAA Tournament Appearances | |
| 31 (1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015) |
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| Conference Champions | |
| 16 (1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) |
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The Georgia Gymdogs women's gymnastics team represents the University of Georgia and competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Gymdogs compete in Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia and compete in NCAA Division I. As of the end of the 2009 season, the Gymdogs lead the nation with 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championships, the latest five being consecutive (2005–09), and 16 SEC championships. The team was coached by Suzanne Yoculan from 1983-2009, and was coached by Yoculan's assistant coach Jay Clark until his resignation May 4, 2012.
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History
The women's gymnastics program was started in 1973 with Melinda Airhart (14-15) as the head coach, and the team competed in the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). After the 1975-76 season, Airhart was replaced with Andy Long (33-12). After the 1978-79 season Long was replaced by Terri Parsons Richie (28-6). Following the 1979-80 season Richie was followed by Rick Walton (45-31), and the team began competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) following the dissolution the AIAW.[1][2] On July 1, 2009, Coach Yoculan officially retired after 26 years with the team, and her former assistant coach Jay Clark has taken over as head coach.[3][4][5]
Championships
As of 2012, the team has won 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championships.[6][7] As of 2012, the team has also won 16 Southeastern Conference Championships (1986, '87, '91, '92, '93, '94, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2001, '02, '04, '05, '06, '08)[8][9] and 22 NCAA Regional Titles.[8][10][11]
| Georgia Bulldogs Team NCAA National Championships | |||||
| Year | National Champion | Score | Runner-up | Score | Location |
| 1987 | Georgia | 187.900 | Utah Red Rocks | 187.550 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 1989 | Georgia | 192.650 | UCLA Bruins | 192.600 | Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia |
| 1993 | Georgia | 198.000 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 196.825 | Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon |
| 1998 | Georgia | 197.725 | Florida Gators | 196.350 | Pauley Pavilion, Los Angeles, California |
| 1999 | Georgia | 196.850 | Michigan Wolverines | 196.550 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 2005 | Georgia | 197.825 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 197.400 | Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum, Auburn, Alabama |
| 2006 | Georgia | 197.750 | Utah Red Rocks | 196.800 | Gill Coliseum, Corvallis, Oregon |
| 2007 | Georgia | 197.850 | Utah Red Rocks | 197.250 | Jon M. Huntsman Center, Salt Lake City, Utah |
| 2008 | Georgia | 197.450 | Utah Red Rocks | 197.125 | Stegeman Coliseum, Athens, Georgia |
| 2009 | Georgia | 197.825 | Alabama Crimson Tide | 197.575 | Bob Devaney Sports Center, Lincoln, Nebraska |
NCAA individual event champions
As of the end of the 2012 season, 18 different Georgia gymnasts have won a total of 40 individual event championships.[8][12]
| Georgia Bulldogs Individual NCAA Championship Titles | |||||
| Gymnast | Balance Beam | Vault | Uneven Bars | Floor Exercise | All-Around |
| Kat Ding | 2011, 2012 | 2012 | |||
| Courtney McCool | 2008 | ||||
| Grace Taylor | 2008 | ||||
| Courtney Kupets | 2006, 2009 | 2007 | 2006, 2009 | 2009 | 2006, 2007, 2009 |
| Cory Fritzinger | 2001 | ||||
| Suzanne Sears | 2000 | ||||
| Karin Lichey | 1998 | ||||
| Kim Arnold | 1998 | 1997, 1998 | |||
| Jenni Beathard | 1998 | 1997 | |||
| Leah Brown | 1996 | 1997 | |||
| Leslie Angeles | 1995 | ||||
| Lori Strong | 1994 | ||||
| Agina Simpkins | 1993 | ||||
| Heather Stepp | 1992, 1993 | 1993 | |||
| Hope Spivey | 1991 | 1991, 1994 | 1991 | ||
| Kelly Macy | 1991 | ||||
| Corrinne Wright | 1989 | 1989 | |||
| Lucy Wener | 1986, 1987, 1989 | ||||
Coaches
Head coaching records
The team has had six head coaches in the history of the program.
| Name | Seasons | W – L – T | Win % | |
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| 1 | Melinda Airhart | 1973 – 1976 | 14 – 15 – 0 | 0.483 |
| 2 | Andy Long | 1976 – 1979 | 33 – 12 – 0 | 0.733 |
| 3 | Terri Parsons Richie | 1979 – 1981 | 28 – 6 – 0 | 0.823 |
| 4 | Rick Walton | 1981 – 1983 | 45 – 31 – 0 | 0.592 |
| 5 | Suzanne Yoculan | 1983 – 2009 | 831 – 117 – 7 | 0.870 |
| 6 | Jay Clark | 2009 – 2012 | 6 – 7 – 0 | 0.462 |
| 7 | Danna Durante | 2012 – Present | 6 – 5 – 1 | 0.545 |
Other coaches currently working in the gym include Jay Hogue and Philip Ogletree.
Roster
| Name | Height | Year | Hometown | Club |
| Jasmine Arnold | 5-3 | SO | Murfreesboro, TN | Elite Energy Gymnastics |
| Vivi Babalis | 5-1 | SO | Montreal, Quebec | Gymnix |
| Mary Beth Box | 5-2 | SR | Calhoun, GA | Cartersville Twisters |
| Caroline Bradford | 5-5 | FR | Prairieville, LA | Cypress Pointe |
| Ashlyn Broussard | 5-1 | JR | Plano, TX | WOGA |
| Gracie Cherrey | 5-4 | FR | Woodbury, MN | Twin City Twisters |
| Brandie Jay | 5-3 | SR | Fort Collins, CO | GK's Gymnastics |
| Lauren Johnson | 5-3 | JR | Atlanta, GA | Gwinnett Gymnastics Center |
| Gigi Marino | 4-10 | SO | Scottsdale, AZ | Desert Devils |
| Morgan Reynolds | 5-1 | JR | Athens, GA | Georgia Elite Gymnastics |
| Beth Roberts | 5-4 | JR | Tifton, GA | Tift Gymnastics Academy |
| Brittany Rogers | 5-6 | SR | Coquitlam, British Columbia | Flicka Gymnastics |
| Hayley Sanders | 5-1 | SO | McKinney, TX | WOGA |
| Rachel Schick | 5-1 | JR | Rancho Cucamonga, CA | Charter Oak Gymnastics |
| Sydney Snead | 5-2 | FR | Raleigh, NC | Sonshine Gymnastics |
| Natalie Vaculik | 5-2 | SO | Whitby, Ontario | Gemini Gymnastics |
Home venue
See also
Notes
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External links
- Georgia Gym Dogs official website
- Gym Dog Coverage Page (on Gymnastike.org)
