Georgia GymDogs
Georgia Bulldogs gymnastics | |
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Founded | 1981 |
University | University of Georgia |
Head coach | Danna Durante (4th season) |
Conference | SEC |
Location | Athens, Georgia |
Home arena | Stegeman Coliseum (Capacity: 10,523) |
Nickname | Georgia Gymdogs |
Colors | Red and black[1] |
National championships | |
10 (1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009) | |
Super Six appearances | |
20 (1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016) | |
NCAA Regional championships | |
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) | |
NCAA Tournament appearances | |
32 (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, 2016) | |
Conference championships | |
16 (1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008) |
The Georgia Gymdogs[2] (officially the Georgia Bulldogs) is the women's gymnastics team of the University of Georgia. The team is part of NCAA Division I and competes in the Southeastern Conference (SEC). The Gymdogs compete in Stegeman Coliseum in Athens, Georgia.
The Gymdogs lead the nation with 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championship titles (including five consecutive wins from 2005–09) and 16 SEC championships. The team was coached by Suzanne Yoculan from 1983–2009 and by Jay Clark from 2009–12, and is currently coached by Danna Durante.
History
The women's gymnastics program was started in 1973 with Melinda Airhart as the head coach, and the team competed in the Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW). After the 1979–80 season, the team began competing in the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) following the dissolution of the AIAW.[3][4]
On July 1, 2009, Suzanne Yoculan retired after 26 years as head coach, and Clark, her assistant coach, took over as head of the program.[5][6][7] In 2012, Clark was replaced by Durante.
Championships
As of 2012, the team had won 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championships.[8][9] As of 2012, it had also won 16 Southeastern Conference titles (1986, '87, '91, '92, '93, '94, '96, '97, '98, '99, 2001, '02, '04, '05, '06, '08)[10][11] and 22 NCAA regional titles.[10][12][13]
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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 2016 season, 20 Georgia gymnasts have won a total of 42 individual event championships.[10][14]
Georgia Bulldogs Individual NCAA Championship Titles | |||||
Gymnast | Balance Beam | Vault | Uneven Bars | Floor Exercise | All-Around |
Brittany Rogers | 2016 | ||||
Brandie Jay | 2016 | ||||
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 seven head coaches.
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
- ^ University of Georgia Brand Guide (PDF). June 26, 2019. Retrieved December 2, 2018.
- ^ http://www.secsportsfan.com/georgia-bulldogs-gymnastics.html
- ^ Rossiter. Following the 1982-83 season Walton was replaced by Suzanne Yoculan., Erin (December 4, 2006). "Page-flipping gymnastics: Coach Suzanne Yoculan relates ups, downs and details of her successful women's program at UGA". Athens Banner-Herald. Morris Communications. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
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: CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link) - ^ "Year by Year" (PDF). GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia. Retrieved 2008-03-25. [dead link]
- ^ Starrs, Chris (January 8, 2009). "Clark's time to shine". Athens Banner-Herald. Morris Communications. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
- ^ Clarkson, Roger (September 20, 2009). "Jay Clark era in full swing with mandatory practices". Athens Banner-Herald. Morris Communications. Retrieved 2009-09-21.
- ^ http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=3758550&?DB_OEM_ID=8800
- ^ "Gym Dog National Championships". Georgiadogs.com. Retrieved 2008-03-23. [dead link]
- ^ "National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics". NCAA. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
- ^ a b c "SEC Gymnastics History and Records". SECsports.com. Archived from the original on 2007-10-12. Retrieved 2008-03-24.
- ^ "Georgia Biographies: Suzanne Yoculan". GeorgiaDogs.com. University of Georgia Athletics Association. Retrieved 2007-04-15. [dead link]
- ^ "North Central Regional: Georgia takes top spot". NCAA. April 15, 2007. Retrieved 2007-04-15.
- ^ "Dogs finish first at Regional". Athens Banner-Herald. Morris Communications. April 13, 2008. Retrieved 2008-04-13.
- ^ "Individual NCAA Champions". Georgiadogs.com. Retrieved 2008-03-30. [dead link]
- ^ "2015-16 Roster". Georgia Dogs. Retrieved 21 October 2015.
External links
- Georgia Gym Dogs official website