Madison Square Garden To Host 2004 Visa American Cup

NEW YORK - U.S. medal winners from the 2003 World Gymnastics Championships in Anaheim will challenge top international stars for all-around titles and a prize purse of $45,000 when the Visa American Cup returns to New York City's Madison Square Garden at 2:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2004, pronounced US Gymnastics Federation.
The Visa American Cup is annually one of the most prestigious international competitions on the gymnastics calendar...

'We certainly believe that with the new-found depth and strength of the U.S. teams that a few more stars will be created at the 2004 Visa American Cup as the first step toward Olympic glory in Athens', Colarossi said.

The Visa American Cup competition features four of America's rising stars challenged by four of the world's best for the coveted all-around title, and a total prize purse of $45,000.
Each male and female all-around champion will win $10,000. The rosters will be announced early 2004 and is expected to include challengers from Russia, Romania, Ukraine, Canada, Japan and China.
'This event is all about the athletes - and success for us here at the Visa American Cup is seeing those athletes compete at the highest level,' said Jennifer Hemmer, Director of Event and Sponsorship Marketing for Visa USA. 'This year's Visa American Cup is even more important, as 2004 Olympic hopefuls will take part in the competition. Visa is proud to have a relationship with USA Gymnastics and the Olympic Games, and the Visa American Cup allows our Member Banks to connect with the spirit and excitement of competition.'