The Mail-Journal, Volume 19, Number 44, Milford, Kosciusko County, 17 November 1982 — Page 21

Big expectations

Conrad said predictions for the season are difficult because the season starts so late — January 18 this year. Even though workouts got underway this week, Conrad is thankful for the* large lead time before the seasonopener “There’s a lot of preperation needed before the first meet Learning difficult tricks take time,” she said. In addition, Conrad said the girls must be in top physical condition before attempting any difficult routines. “Both endurance and strength are two qualities necessary to be a successful gymnast. " Because of those reasons.

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Conrad is hesitant about pinning any girl down for one event. “I have not made any decisions on particular events yet. and 1 won’t until workouts begin," she said. Conrad expects about six freshman to tryout for the optional (varsity) squad. Heidi Beer. Sue Ellen Free. Jeanine Gunn. Stephanie Crowe, Ranei Rinker and Gretchen Huffman, should figure in the scoring early in the season. In addition, freshmen Angie Graff, Kim Allen. Angie Smith, Jacquie Schultz, and Michelle Leffler will be on Conrad’s tryout list. “Conditioning is very im-

portant. In order to be a top gymnast, you must be in top physical shape,” said Conrad. In order to reach that goal, she has developed a program of running and weightlifting to improve strength and promote better endurance. Once the conditioning sessions are over, the sometimes tedious work of repeating routines begin. “Not just five times over-and-over, 25 times over-and-over," says Conrad. Unlike most sports, gymnastics offers both team and individual competition. Each girl competes in their event as an individual but team scoring plays a big role, too. Meets are won from the team scores, of course, so Conrad stresses both. “You get the advantage of both team and individual sports." Conrad likes the added pressure of being expected winners. “When everyone is kind of expecting it, the team, right away, is set for sectional." Jimtown, Concord, Elkhart Memorial. Elkhart Central, Plymouth, North Wood and Tippecanoe Valley competed in last year’s sectional at Wawasee. Wawasee will be the host school again this year. “Some of the teams we compete against workout yearround," said Conrad. “They do it through clubs.” Because gymnastics is such a difficult sport, individual instruction can be a crucial key for a developing team. At smaller Wawasee, private lessons are not as common. “Some of the girls have taken private lessons ... but most are involved in other sports and activities.”

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