May 19, 2012

Univ of MD Gymnastics EAGL Competition

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The University of Maryland gymnastics team competes in the East Atlantic Gymnastics League (EAGL) The league was formed in 1995, when eight universities banded together to form a union solely for the purpose of showcasing women’s gymnastics on the East Coast. The league presently consists of the University of Maryland, University of North Carolina, and North Carolina State University of the Atlantic Coast Conference; University of Pittsburgh, Rutgers University and West Virginia University of the Big East Conference; George Washington of the Atlantic 10 Conference and the University of New Hampshire of the America East Conference. In August 1996, the NCAA Council accepted the EAGL as an official affiliated member of the NCAA

Maryland Gymnastics – A Family Event

Maryland Gymnastics – A Family Event

The Maryland gymnastics team (6-4) won the balance beam competition Saturday January 30, 2010, with its score of 48.800 in its home quad meet against No. 16 Denver, West Virginia and Rutgers. The Terrapins finished second in the event with a 193.925, just behind EAGL competitor West Virginia who scored a 194.600.

GOTW 01-14-08 Univ of MD vs Ohio St Gymnastics

Univ of MD Opens Gymnastics Season Against Ohio St.

By the time they reach college, the average gymnast has completed more than 5,000 hours of practice time. In order to do this they have to learn time management at an early age. This pays great dividends in perfecting your routines and academics. In 2007, the University of Maryland’s Gymnastic Team is ranked 21st in the most important standing: Academics.