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Ask the Team (2006 - 2007)

Ask the Team is for our fans to have the opportunity to ask anyone from the gym family something that is burning on their mind. Check out these questions from the 2006-2007 season!

January 27, 2007

Kira from Ann Arbor asks:
"Will there be a fan club for teens or for kids over 13 years?"

Coach Bev says:
"We have our regular booster club membership and we also have our Gymfantry student fan club. More information on how to join either group can be found within this site. Thanks."

January 16, 2007 (for Coach Bev)

Jackie from Ann Arbor asks:
"When can we expect to see Carol back in the lineup, and would NCAA rules allow Lindsey to return next years if she chooses?"

Coach Bev says:
"Thanks Jackie for your question. First of all, yes we expect Carol back in the lineup fairly soon. Maybe a vault appearance on Friday. We have been moving very cautiously with her to make sure her foot is healed. She still has pain, but the fracture appears to be healed. She will progress with pain as our guide so to speak. She is VERY motivated to be back in, so part of it is us holding her back to make sure she does not return too quickly and that she can handle the things that she is doing.

Lindsey would be eligible to redshirt this year since this happened in our first meet of the season. However, the way it works is that we need to have a scholarship to give her for a 5th year. We did sign all 3 of our available scholarships for next year so unless something else changes we have nothing to be able to offer her. This is such a hard position to be in! Lindsey has such a passion for gymnastics and I hate to see her career end this way, so we will take it day by day and see how the season plays out. Thanks for your questions! Go Blue!."

October 15, 2006

Ari from Austin asks:
"What meet this season are you looking forward to the most?"

Katie says:
"I am looking forward to the Big Ten Championships the most because I am
excited for our team to show what we are all capable of doing and to come together and reclaim the Big Ten title. Also, the Big Ten Championships is always such an exciting meet and the support of our fans is really great."

October 3, 2006

Brittany from Miami asks:
"Hi everyone. Girls, how do you feel about having five new teammates?"

Tachi says:
"I love having the five new girls on our team. Although it was sad to lose the seniors, our freshmen are great. They are all hard workers and talented athletes and have contributed so much already. They come into gym with positive attitudes and they are ready to help whenever needed. It's crazy because our whole team feels different this year because the freshman class make up almost half of the team! But they are excited for the season and I can already tell we will have a great year!"

October 2, 2006

Kaci from Maryland asks:
"What level do you have to be to get into (Michigan)?"

Head Coach Bev says:
"We do not have a 'required' level. However, we recruit mostly from the upper group of level 10's and Elite gymnasts. Lots of college programs do recruit starting at upper end level 9's and 10's. It just depends on what school you are looking at and the level of their program. Thanks for your question.."

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