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Big Day at the Karolyi Ranch

January 26, 2011 • Karolyi Ranch - Huntsville, Texas Coverage created by Anne From Gymnastike

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The U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) has designated the USA Gymnastics National Team Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch in Huntsville, Texas, as a U.S. Olympic Training Site in cooperation with USA Gymnastics. The USA Gymnastics National Team Training Center will serve as the official training site for women's gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline and tumbling, and acrobatic gymnastics.

It was also announced today that USA Gymnastics and Hilton Worldwide Announce Partnership Through 2012. Hilton Worldwide will help upgrade the amenities provided at the USA Gymnastics National Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch. In addition, Hilton Worldwide have created Team Hilton HHonors, a program that provides financial support to male gymnasts to help offset their training and living expenses while they pursue their Olympic dreams.

On this page you can find all the videos and photos from our visit to the Karolyi Ranch and find out more about the new announcements.

5 comments

Emma 1 year ago

Izabow- Male gymnasts are treated with that respect because their peak training years are in their 20s. At that point male gymnasts are away from home and need financial support. For the most part, female gymnast are still under the age of 18 when they are training at their best. There is no need to fund an athlete that has mom and dad pay for them. There are so many talented athletes that are available, unfortunately women's gymnastics coaches move to the next generation if one cannot afford it. This is all assuming that the gym does not have scholarship opportunities for any athletes. It's a harsh reality of gymnastics.

Sure, that's fine and all, but that assumes that the female gymnast's parents are wealthy enough to support their family + her training. Mommy & Daddy might need some help themselves. Also, there are plenty of 20-somethings who are still on Mommy & Daddy's dime. This program seems a totally sexist.

Megan 1 year ago

I think it's great that men's gym is getting some financial support. In light of the fact that the NCAA programs have really been dwindling lately, it is nice to see the sport get some backing.

Anne From Gymnastike 1 year ago

It's also because of NCAA eligibility rules. The Hilton HHonors team is only for non-NCAA (or former ncaa) male gymnasts. If current college gymnasts or even gymnasts who hope to someday compete in college were to accept sponsorship funding they would forgo their NCAA eligibility. The same goes for the girls.

acoach 1 year ago

Izabow- Male gymnasts are treated with that respect because their peak training years are in their 20s. At that point male gymnasts are away from home and need financial support. For the most part, female gymnast are still under the age of 18 when they are training at their best. There is no need to fund an athlete that has mom and dad pay for them. There are so many talented athletes that are available, unfortunately women's gymnastics coaches move to the next generation if one cannot afford it. This is all assuming that the gym does not have scholarship opportunities for any athletes. It's a harsh reality of gymnastics.

Izabow 1 year ago

Why are male gymnasts the only ones who have such scholarship opportunities available to them? No one helps pay my tuition to pursue my Olympic dream.