Est. Fall 2008
2010 NAIGC CO-NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
Name Year Events Hometown
Jessica Blauvelt Freshman V, FX Bristol, CT
Kirsten Cacal Sophomore V, BB, FX West Greenwich, RI
Jaime Calise Freshman UB, FX North Kingstown, RI
Haley Call Junior V, BB, FX Middletown, RI
Jen Chamberlain Senior BB, FX North Kingstown, RI
Alyssa Daly Sophomore V North Kingstown, RI
Dacia Daly Sophomore V, UB North Kingstown, RI
Lindsay Diamond * Senior All-Around Marlboro, NJ
Jordan Hitchcock Freshman V, UB Barnstable, MA
Amanda Jacober Freshman All-Around Warwick, RI
Victoria Lombardi Freshman BB, FX Merrimack, NH
Suzy Mantiglia Freshman FX Wolcott, CT
Sarah Martin Freshman FX Farmington, CT
Kim McCabe Sophomore All-Around North Kingstown, RI
Melissa O'Donnell Freshman UB, FX Old Bridge, NJ
Paige Pittman Freshman UB, BB, FX Ashland, MA
Bethany Reise Freshman UB Portsmouth, RI
Erika Sloan * Senior All-Around Shrewsbury, PA
Kellie Smolenski Freshman BB, FX Middletown, RI
Michaela Stern Freshman V, BB, FX South Kingstown, RI
Elizabeth Vandeputte Junior All-Around North Kingstown, RI
* Captain
2011 Competitive Schedule
Date Place/Opponents Results
Saturday, 2/5 Massachusetts Institute of Technology W
Saturday, 2/12 University of Connecticut W
w/ MIT, University of Vermont, BU,
Sacred Heart University, University
of New England
Saturday, 2/19 Home at Rhode Island College W
w/ MIT, Rutger's University, and
UConn
Saturday, 2/26 Rutger's University 2 of 3
w/ University of Maryland
Saturday, 3/12 University of Maryland 2 of 4
w/ Rutger's University and
William and Mary University
Saturday, 3/19 Home at Aim High Academy W
w/ American University and Sacred
Heart University
Thursday, 4/7-Saturday, 4/9 NAIGC Nationals, Richmond, VA 3rd place
Frequently Asked Questions...
Q: Is gymnastics experience required to be on the URI Club Gymnastics team?
A: No, all participation is welcomed. The motto of NAIGC is "for the love of the sport," and that is the standard that we expect team members to follow. However, not all team members compete. Personal expectations as well as expectations from the coaches are established at the beginning of the year.
Q: What is the skill level of the URI Club Gymnastics team?
A: The team varies between girls that have just started gymnastics to girls with lots of competition experience. Most team members average the skill level anywhere from USAG Level 6 to Level 10. NAIGC follows USAG Level 9 judging guidelines with Level 9 and 10 bonus opportunities.
Q: How much does it cost to be on the team?
A: Team members pay semester dues that are $75 per semester. There are also mandatory team fundraisers organized throughout the year to help cover the cost of team expenses such as practice facility rental, coaches' salaries, and regular season travel. Team members individually fundraise to cover the cost of NAIGC Nationals every year.
Q: How many practices are there per week?
A: There are four team practices at off-campus gyms every week. Practices begin within the first few weeks of school and last until Nationals, which is held every April. Individual workout plans are coordinated with the caoches, but most team members are expected to attend at least three practices per week.
Q: What are some of the other teams that the URI Club Gymnastics team competes against?
A: URI competes against other NAIGC teams across the east coast. Yearly competitions include University of Vermont, MIT, Boston University, University of Connecticut, and University of Maryland, just to name a few.
For more information about NAIGC, visit www.naigc.net. For more information about URI Club Gymnastics, contact head coach Kelli Doorley at kelliscri_yahoo.com.
Club Sports Director Chris Daigle cdaigle_uri.edu
Head Coach Kelli Doorley kelliscri_yahoo.com
President Haley Call hcall_cox.net
Treasurer Kirsten Cacal kirstencacal_gmail.com
