The SCATS Legacy

49 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE!  SCATS has a distinguished history. Since 1963, SCATS Gymnastics has been producing gymnasts of world-class caliber. 59 US National Team members have been developed at SCATS as well as 13 US Olympians.  Such notable gymnasts as Cathy Rigby, Kathy Johnson, Pam Bileck, Michelle Dusserre, Sabrina Mar, and Marie Roethlisberger are among the list of SCATS members who have won medals for the United States.   National Team member, Jeanette Antolin, competed on the US Team at the Pan-American Games that were held in Winnipeg, Canada, and at the World Chmpionships in China.  Other recent National Team members include Adrian De Los Angeles, Sam Mikulak, Shavahn Church, London Phillips and Jason Laughton.

In local, State, and Regional competitions, SCATS continues to be a leader.  Most recently our Girls teams have won seven State Championship titles, and we are proud to have a Level 10 National Champion on the Floor exercise.  Our Boys teams won the State team competition, and we have two State Rings Champions, three Pommel Horse Champions, and four State All-Around Champions.

SCATS helps physically and mentally prepare children for success in other sports.  Gymnastics instruction develops coordination, strength, flexibility, and quickness while it promotes concentration skills and self-discipline in the young child.  Many former SCATS members have used their gymnastics training to excel in other sports such as diving, pole vaulting, football, baseball, and water polo. Olympic divers Kelly McCormick and Michelle Mitchell were both former gymnasts who transferred their skills to another sport. Former SCATS gymnast Haley Ishimatsu became the youngest diver on the US National Team, at just 13 years of age. "It was a similarity with gymnastics that got me into it (diving)," says Haley. "Just the experience of gymnastics has helped me progress."

SCATS prides itself on developing not only great athletes but great people.  We are living in difficult and tumultuous times, where drugs and violence are increasingly prevalent among our youth.  SCATS offers a healthy alternative where children can grow and achieve to their greatest potential. We hope your child can become a part of our legacy. Welcome to SCATS!