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TABLE OF CONTENTSTable of Contents ...............................................................1Quick Facts/Schedule .......................................................22013 Roster ...........................................................................3Meet Format .....................................................................4-5Felecia Mulkey, Head Coach .......................................6-7Angela Ucci, Assistant Coach .........................................8

Meet the DucksArmstrong/Block/Campbell/Carlson ........................10Chapman/Curry/Duhamel/Duren .............................11Erlichman/Fabrizio/Fletcher/Gansemer ..................12Hart/Hoffman/Houston/Hunt .....................................13Johsz/Katzaroff/Leslie/Loos .........................................14Lubert/McCallister/Magdelino/McCulloch ............15Merkison/Moreno/Noll/Reohr ....................................16Risinger/Schaefer/Schulze/Seybold .........................17Teitzel/Walton/White/Wilcox ......................................18Mangers/Trainers/Staff ..................................................19

Season ReviewSeason Recap ..............................................................21-22Results .................................................................................23

The NCATAThe NCATA ...................................................................25-26NCATA Composite Schedule .......................................27NCATA National Championships ...............................28NCATA Sanctioning .........................................................29

NCAA StatusNCAA Emerging Sports Criteria .................................31NCAA Emerging Sports History ............................32-33

Oregon Administration .................................................34

2012-13 University of Oregon Acrobatics and Tumbling Team

The 2012-13 University of Oregon acrobatics and tumbling media guide was written and designed by Cameron Harati. Photography

was provided by Eric Evans . The media guide was edited by the University of Oregon media

services department.

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UNIVERSITY QUICK FACTSName ............................................... University of OregonLocation ..........................................................Eugene, Ore.Founded ........................................................................ 1876Enrollment ................................................................24, 447Nickname ....................................................................DucksColors .................................Green (Pantone 3425C) and..................................................Yellow (Pantone Yellow C)University President ...................Michael GottfredsonAthletics Director ......................................... Rob MullensFacility ....................... Matthew Knight Arena (12, 369)Athletics Phone ....................................... (541) 346-4481Ticket Office Phone ................................ (541) 346-4461

OREGON ACROBATICS & TUMBLING OFFICEHead Coach ...............................................Felecia MulkeyAlma Mater ................................. Kennesaw State, 1998Season .............................................................................FifthOffice Phone ............................................. (541) 346-5799E-mail .......................................... fmulkey@uoregon.eduAssistant Coach ............................................. Angela UcciAlma Mater ................................. Kennesaw State, 2008Season .........................................................................FourthOffice Phone ............................................. (541) 346-7324E-mail ................................................aucci@uoregon.edu

TEAM INFORMATION2012 record .......................................................................8-02012 conference record ...............................................6-02012 postseason record ...............................................2-0 .................................2012 NCATA National ChampionsLetterwinners returning/lost ................................ 21/11Newcomers ...........................................................................8

OREGON MEDIA SERVICESWeb Site ............................................www.GoDucks.comPhone .......................................................... (541) 346-5488Director, Executive Assistant AD ....Andy McNamaraAssociate Director ...................................David WillifordAssociate Director ........................................Greg WalkerAssociate Director .......................................... Todd MilesAssistant Director ................................... Chris GeraghtyAssistant Director ..................................... Dave WillifordAssistant Director ..................................... Geoff ThurnerCommunications Assistant .............Mike Garabedian

A&T Contact .................................Cameron HaratiOffice Phone .................................. (541) 346-5532E-mail ................................. charati@uoregon.edu

QUICK FACTS

2013 SCHEDULEDate Opponent Location Time

Thu, Feb 07 Azusa Pacific University Azusa, Calif. 6:30 p.m.

Sat, Mar 02 Baylor Eugene, Ore. 2:00 p.m.

Sat, Mar 16 Fairmont State University Eugene, Ore. 2:00 p.m.

Mon, Mar 25 Quinnipiac University Hamden, Conn. 6:00 p.m.

Tue, Apr 02 Azusa Pacific University Eugene, Ore. 7:00 p.m.

Sat, Apr 06 Baylor Waco, Tex. TBA

National Tournament

Thu, Apr 25 National Tournament Hamden, Conn. TBA

BOLD indicates a home meet

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No. Name Pos. Ht. Cl. Hometown(PreviousSchool)2 Miranda Merkison Top 4-9 So. Loganville, Ga. (Faith Academy)3 Sarah Moreno Top 5-0 So. Albany, Ore. (West Albany HS)6 Samantha Schulze Top 5-0 Sr. Reno, Nev. (Reno HS)8 Kaliann Noll Base 5-1 So. Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Mater Dei HS)9 Chandler White Top 5-1 Fr. Valencia, Calif. (Hart HS)10 Zoey Johsz Base 5-1 So. Huntington Beach, Calif. (Mater Dei HS)11 Kisa Chapman Top 5-2 So. Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS)12 Brandy Duren Top 5-2 So. Springfield, Ore. (Thurston HS)13 Kelsey Leslie Top 5-3 Jr. Aliso Viejo, Calif. (Aliso Niguel HS)15 Erin Block Base 5-3 Jr. Midlothian, Va. (Midlothian HS)16 Erika Schaefer Base 5-3 So. Mission Viejo, Calif. (Mission Viejo HS)17 Brooke Gansemer Base 5-5 So. Rancho Santa Margarita, Calif. (Tesoro HS)20 McKenzie Wilcox Back Base 5-5 Jr. Salem, Ore. (South Salem HS)21 Colleen Curry Base 5-4 Fr. Temecula, Calif. (Great Oak HS)22 April Fabrizio Base 5-3 So. Boulder, Colo. (Monarch HS)24 Kyndel Fletcher Base 5-2 So. Turlock, Calif. (John H. Pitman)25 Lindsay Hunt Back Base 5-6 So. Huntington Beach, Calif. (Marina HS)26 Tara Lubert Base 5-4 So. Yorba Linda, Calif. (Orange Lutheran HS)31 Brittany Hart Base 5-4 Sr. Hillsboro, Ore. (Glencoe HS)33 Nicole Erlichman Base 5-3 So. Folsom, Calif. (Vista del Lago)35 Lauren Loos Base 5-6 Sr. Laguna Hills, Calif. (Laguna Hills HS)36 Shelby Armstrong Base 5-1 Fr. Caddo Mills, Texas (Bishop Lynch High School)37 Alexis McCallister Base 5-1 Fr. Kennewick, Wash. (Kamiakin HS)39 Lynn Risinger Base 5-4 Sr. Beaverton, Ore. (Southridge HS)40 Maegan Campbell Base 5-2 Sr. Camano Island, Wash. (Stanwood HS)41 Julia Magdelino Base 4-11 Sr. Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. (Alta Loma HS)43 Naomi Hoffman Base 5-3 Sr. Vancouver, Wash. (Union HS)44 Sydnee Walton Base 5-3 Fr. Decatur, Ga. (Decatur HS)46 Zakia Houston Base 5-1 Jr. San Jose, Calif. (Piedmont Hills HS)47 Brianna McCulloch Back Base 5-6 So. Las Vegas, Nev. (Centennial HS)48 Natasha Katzaroff Base 5-1 Jr. Anaheim Hills, Calif. (Mater Dei HS)52 Kelsea Carlson Back Base 5-6 Sr. Oregon City, Ore. (Oregon City HS)54 Nicole Seybold Back Base 5-8 Fr. Tampa, Fla. (Freedom HS)55 Brianna Teitzel Back Base 5-6 So. Chehalis, Wash. (W.F. West HS)58 Kelsey Reohr Base 5-6 Fr. Hillsboro, Ore. (Skyview HS)59 Paris Duhamel Back Base 5-7 Fr. Centennial, Colo. (Arapahoe HS)

Head Coach: Felecia Mulkey (Kennesaw State, 1998), Fifth SeasonAssistant Coach: Angela Ucci (Kennesaw State, 2008), Fourth Season

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MEET FORMAT

FORMATTwo to four teams compete at a meet. The typical duration is roughly two hours. A meet is made up of six events: Compulsories, Acro, Pyramids, Tosses, Tumbling and Team Routine. A halftime intermission will take place between Pyramids and Tosses.

All event competition is in team rotation throughout each event. The rotation order is predetermined by the Head Official prior to the beginning of the meet, but the home team always performs last.

SCORINGScoring is based upon pre-determined difficulty start values. Each skill performed is valued by the Officials of the NCATA prior to the meet. Teams submit their skill sequences 72 hours prior to the meet. Officials perform two primary functions at the meet: 1. Monitor the skills being performed to ensure that each element is correctly performed to the equate to the posted start difficulty value; and 2. Evaluate the execution and technique of the skills performed. Scores are posted immediately following the conclusion of each event and overall standings are displayed throughout the meet. Highest combined score after all events wins the meet. The maximum score in each meet is 300 points.

EVENT 1: Compulsories (40 possible points)Four heats construct the Compulsory Event: acro, pyramid, toss and tumbling. During each heat the teams perform the exact same skills, allowing the officials to compare the technique and execution of each team. No athlete crossover rules apply from the Compulsories to other events.

AcroHeat(10possiblepoints): one preset sequence performed by two synchronized groups from each team • Straight up heel stretch • Power press (hold stretch on the way down, flyer changes position on the way up) • Arabesque • 270 degree front flip cradle dismount (flyers feet to side) • Unassisted Rewind to Sponge • Dip to heel stretch • 720 degree twist cradle dismount

PyramidHeat(10possiblepoints): one preset pyramid performed by one group from each team • All feet start on the floor • 4-2-1. Two shoulder level stunts as second level level support (two bases, back, flyer) built before toss up • Basket up from back (three bases tossing, one flyer) • Three catchers in front • 270 degree flip off of the front • Second level dismounts at the same time as the top flyer, to below shoulder level

TossHeat(10possiblepoints): one preset toss performed by two synchronized groups from each team • Two synchronized back tuck tosses • Four bases tossing, one flyer, two groups

TumblingCompulsoryHeat(10possiblepoints): four preset skills performed by eight athletes from each team. • No changing athletes between compulsory skills • Athletes must be positioned in windows • Skills must be performed in the following order: a. Standing tuck (to front); b. Toe-touch tuck (to front); c. Handspring tuck (to front); d. Round-off handspring layout from left to right in two lines.

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EVENT 2: Acro (30 possible points)Three heats construct the Acro Event where each team sends a maximum of four athletes to compete a 45 second acro sequence to counts. Athletes may compete in two heats, however no more than two athetes may crossover together from one heat to another. Timing begins with the first movement and exceeding the 45 seconds will result in a time deduction. In each heat, teams must attempt all required number of elements in addition to the required skill. The required skill counts as an element. • Heat 1: Required 360 degree flipping skill, five elements (10 points) • Heat 2: Required twisting skill, six elements (10 points) • Heat3: Required release skill, seven elements (10 points)

EVENT 3: Pyramid (30 possible points) Three heats construct the Pyramid Event. Each team sends a maximum of 24 athletes and there is no crossover rule. Timing begins with the first movement and exceeding the 30 seconds will result in a time deduction. In each heat, teams must attempt the required skill while changing the pyramid structure or flyer plane from heat to heat. • Heat 1: Flipping (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain flip greater than 90 degrees • Heat 2: Twisting (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain twist skill greater than 90 degrees • Heat 3: Release (10 possible points) a. Entry/dismount must contain a release skill

EVENT 4: Toss (30 possible points)Three heats construct the Toss Event where each has required elements. A maximum of four athletes may toss a single flyer. Athletes may crossover and compete in two heats, one of which must be the synchronized toss. • Heat 1: Two elements must be performed in a single toss (10 points) • Heat 2: Two synchronized tosses (10 points) • Heat 3: Open-no skill requirements (10 points)

EVENT 5: Tumbling (60 possible points)Six heats construct the Tumbling Event. Athletes may compete in both the sychronized portion and in one single pass, but tumble a maximum of two times. • Duo- Two athletes execute sychronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Trio- Three athletes execute sychronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Quad- Four athletes execute sychronized identical tumbling pass (10 points) • Ariel- single pass; must execute one flip before final flip in pass (10 points) • Six Element-single pass; six elements including last skill (10 points) • Open-single pass; no requirements (10 points)

EVENT 6: Team Routine (110 possible points)One heat constructs the Team Routine. Athletes perform synchronized choreographed skills in a two minute, 30 second routine set to music. Routine has a minimum of 18 athletes and a maximum of 24 athletes. Routine is made up of required skills and optional skills. The required skills include: • 30 acro elements (20 points) • Five tosses (20 points) • Four pyramids (2.5 high) (20 points) • One Jump/Standing Tumbling Pass per number of athletes on the mat (20 points) • One Running Tumbling Pass per number of athletes on the mat (20 points) • Additional scored categories: a. Rountine construction (5 points) b. Dance/Composition/Artistry- 50 percent of team must perform two, eight counts