Georgia GymDogs explained

Georgia GymDogs
Founded:1981
University:University of Georgia
Athletic Director:Josh Brooks
Coach:Cécile Canqueteau-Landi & Ryan Roberts
Tenure:1st
Conference:Southeastern Conference
Arena:Stegeman Coliseum
Capacity:10,523
Nickname:GymDogs
National Champion:1987, 1989, 1993, 1998, 1999, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009
Supersix:1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2013, 2014, 2016
Ncaa Regionals:1986, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019
Ncaa Tourneys: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, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Conference Champion:1986, 1987, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2008

The Georgia GymDogs[1] (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 to 2009) and 16 SEC championships. The team was coached by Suzanne Yoculan from 1983 to 2009, Jay Clark from 2009 to 2012, Danna Durante from 2012 to 2017,[2] and Courtney Kupets from 2017 to 2024.[3] [4]

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.[5] [6]

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.[7] [8] [9] In 2012, Clark was replaced by Durante.

Championships

As of 2012, the team had won 10 NCAA Women's Gymnastics championships.[10] [11] 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)[12] [13] and 22 NCAA regional titles.[12] [14] [15]

Georgia Bulldogs Team NCAA National Championships
1987Georgia187.900Utah Red Rocks187.550Jon M. Huntsman Center,
Salt Lake City, Utah
1989Georgia192.650UCLA Bruins192.600Stegeman Coliseum,
Athens, Georgia
1993Georgia198.000Alabama Crimson Tide196.825Gill Coliseum,
Corvallis, Oregon
1998Georgia197.725Florida Gators196.350Pauley Pavilion,
Los Angeles, California
1999Georgia196.850Michigan Wolverines196.550Jon M. Huntsman Center,
Salt Lake City, Utah
2005Georgia197.825Alabama Crimson Tide197.400Beard-Eaves-Memorial Coliseum,
Auburn, Alabama
2006Georgia197.750Utah Red Rocks196.800Gill Coliseum,
Corvallis, Oregon
2007Georgia197.850Utah Red Rocks197.250Jon M. Huntsman Center,
Salt Lake City, Utah
2008Georgia197.450Utah Red Rocks197.125Stegeman Coliseum,
Athens, Georgia
2009Georgia197.825Alabama Crimson Tide197.575Bob 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.[12] [16]

Georgia Bulldogs Individual NCAA Championship Titles
Brittany Rogers2016
Brandie Jay2016
Kat Ding2011, 2012 2012
Courtney McCool2008
Grace Taylor2008
Courtney Kupets2006, 200920072006, 200920092006, 2007, 2009
Cory Fritzinger2001
Suzanne Sears2000
Karin Lichey1998
Kim Arnold19981997, 1998
Jenni Beathard19981997
Leah Brown19961997
Leslie Angeles1995
Lori Strong1994
Agina Simpkins1993
Heather Stepp1992, 19931993
Hope Spivey19911991, 19941991
Kelly Macy1991
Corrinne Wright19891989
Lucy Wener1986, 1987, 1989

Coaches

Head coaching records

The team has had eight head coaches.

1Melinda Airhart1973–197614 – 15 – 00.483
2Andy Long1976–197933 – 12 – 00.733
3Terri Parsons Richie1979–198128 – 6 – 00.823
4Rick Walton1981–198345 – 31 – 00.592
5Suzanne Yoculan1983–2009831 – 117 – 70.870
6Jay Clark2009–20126 – 7 – 00.462
7Danna Durante2012 – 20176 – 5 – 10.545
8Courtney Kupets Carter2017 – 20240 – 0 – 20
0Cécile Canqueteau-Landi & Ryan Roberts2025–0 – 0 – 00

Roster

2024–2025[17]
Jaydah BattleSO Hampton, VA World Class Gymnastics
Sidney Fitzgerald 5–2 JR Evans, GAC&C Gymnastics
Naya Howard 5–6 JR Chesapeake, VAOcean Tumblers
Nicole King 5–5 JR Johns Creek, GABIO Gymnastics
Kelsey LeeSO Bradenton, FLLakewood Ranch Gymnastics
Zora MorganSO Atlanta, GAOrlando Metro Gymnastics
Heather ParkerSO Rockvale, TNE.T.C Gymnastics
Aberdeen O'DriscollFR Gent, BelgiumTopsportschool Gent
JaFree Scott5–3JR Kansas City, MOGreat American Gymnastics Express
Lily SmithSO Limerick, PASilvia's Gymnastics
Holly SnyderSO Annapolis, MDDocksiders Gymnastics
Anya TurnerSO Highlands Ranch, COColorado Gymnastics Institute
Ady WahlSO Zanesville, OHZanesville Gymnastics
Eryn Williams5–1JR Knoxville, TNPremier Athletics

Home venue

Past Olympians

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2011 Georgia Bulldogs Gymnastics Preview.
  2. Web site: Emerson. Seth. UGA reaches into its recent past for new gymnastics coach: Courtney Kupets. Dawg Nation.
  3. UGAGymnastics. Georgia Gymnastics. 862019801203572737. 9 May 2017. The new head coach of the Georgia Gym Dogs - @CourtneyKupets!.
  4. Web site: Georgia Announces Leadership Change in Gymnastics . 2024-04-19 . University of Georgia Athletics . en.
  5. Web site: Erin . Rossiter. Following the 1982–83 season Walton was replaced by Suzanne Yoculan. . Page-flipping gymnastics: Coach Suzanne Yoculan relates ups, downs and details of her successful women's program at UGA . December 4, 2006 . 2008-03-24 . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20110614071308/http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/120406/living_20061204006.shtml . June 14, 2011 . dead . mdy-all .
  6. Web site: Year by Year . 2008-03-25 . GeorgiaDogs.com . University of Georgia.
  7. Web site: Starrs . Chris . Clark's time to shine . January 8, 2009 . 2009-09-21 . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20091223170954/http://onlineathens.com/stories/010909/gym_375268344.shtml . December 23, 2009 . dead . mdy-all .
  8. Web site: Clarkson . Roger . Jay Clark era in full swing with mandatory practices . September 20, 2009 . 2009-09-21 . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20090926174001/http://www.onlineathens.com/stories/092109/gym_495420496.shtml . 2009-09-26 . dead .
  9. http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml?DB_OEM_ID=8800&ATCLID=3758550&?DB_OEM_ID=8800{{dead link|date=October 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}
  10. Web site: Gym Dog National Championships . 2008-03-23 . Georgiadogs.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20061122055237/http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml . 2006-11-22 . dead .
  11. Web site: National Collegiate Women's Gymnastics . 2007-04-15 . NCAA.
  12. Web site: SEC Gymnastics History and Records . SECsports.com . 2008-03-24 . https://web.archive.org/web/20071012145555/http://secsports.com/index.php?s=&change_well_id=2&url_article_id=95 . 2007-10-12.
  13. Web site: Georgia Biographies: Suzanne Yoculan . 2007-04-15 . GeorgiaDogs.com . University of Georgia Athletics Association.
  14. Web site: North Central Regional: Georgia takes top spot . April 15, 2007 . 2007-04-15 . NCAA.
  15. Web site: Dogs finish first at Regional . April 13, 2008 . 2008-04-13 . . . https://web.archive.org/web/20080527190205/http://onlineathens.com/stories/041308/gymnastics_2008041300131.shtml . May 27, 2008 . dead . mdy-all .
  16. Web site: Individual NCAA Champions . 2008-03-30 . Georgiadogs.com . https://web.archive.org/web/20061122055237/http://www.georgiadogs.com/ViewArticle.dbml . 2006-11-22 . dead .
  17. Web site: 2024 Gymnastics Roster. Georgia Dogs. 11 December 2023.

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