"Sports Features Communications" (SFC) reports that the world's best trampoline and tumbling gymnasts from approximately 25 countries are expected to compete in the World Cup USA, April 1-2, at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid.
The competition is the first event in the 2007-08 World Cup series and counts toward qualification for the 2008 World Cup Final.
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Steve Penny President of the US-Gymnastics Federation
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"We are proud to host the top trampoline and tumbling gymnasts at the World Cup USA," said
Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics:
"We expect the sport's biggest names to come to Lake Placid to compete before going north to the next World Cup event in Quebec City. This is a rare opportunity for fans to see first-hand the best trampolinists and tumblers in the world as they prepare for the 2008 Olympic Games. Lake Placid is well-known for its rich history and tradition in winter sports, and we are excited to give them the chance to see a high-flying event from a summer Olympic sport." Source: ... read more on >> SFC Newsletter