In just a few short days, for the first time in school history, West Chester is set to host the USA Gymnastics Women’s Collegiate National Championships.
The competition will take place from April 12 to 14 in the Hollinger Field House, hosting the top six teams and a plethora of individuals whose performances throughout the year have earned them a spot at nationals.
With an event this large, there is a great deal that goes into planning and carrying out this competition. “There’s a lot of preparation that goes into it, that’s for sure,” West Chester head coach Barbara Cordova said. “Luckily, we have a big staff that has been so helpful in making this possible.”
The meet is USAG sanctioned event, so while the governing body has financially supported WCU as well as handled judging assignments, most of the other logistic responsibilities have fallen to the host. These championships encompass a lot; from the actual days of competition, training days, and the banquet, among so many other factors.
This year, Virtius will be live streaming the competition and providing scores, which is something West Chester is grateful to have the opportunity to utilize. However, it’s not a cheap platform but has been paid for in part from the support of the community, with…
