JSI News
8th Annual Justin Spring Invitational - December 12-14, 2014
What is JSI?
Some interesting facts about last year's event:
- 800+ gymnasts competed
- 35 gyms were represented
- the gymnasts came from 5 different states
- approx. 700 meals were provided for coaches, judges & volunteers
- approx. 2,000 awards were presented to the athletes
- approx. 150 volunteers worked at the event
This exciting event is a big deal for CGA and the entire Champaign-Urbana community! We are anticipating even more teams and bigger crowds this year. So, make sure to mark your calendars now and be there to cheer on our CGA Pumas as they compete.
Who is Justin Spring?
Justin Spring has been the University of Illinois head men's gymnastics coach since 2010. Spring is a highly-decorated gymnast whose illustrious career includes leading the U.S. team to a bronze medal finish at the 2008 Olympics! Spring attended the University of Illinois where he was a four-time NCAA Champion and also earned many accolades in the Big Ten as well as both national and world recognition.
Spring enjoys encouraging young gymnasts in the sport, and spends much of his time at the JSI meeting and motivating the athletes.