The Medalist Club is looking forward to the 2007-2008 gymnastics season, and we hope you're planning on joining us as Coaches Patterson celebrate 30 years of leading the Crimson Tide forward.

We've reviewed our (Medalist Club) program from the last several years, and we've realized we weren't keeping up with the times, so we've made some changes in our Membership Level that will allow us to keep our support of our Gymtide at the highest possible level. Last year our expenses nearly outpaced our income, a situation we can't live with. S-o-o-o, after much discussion, head-scratching, and planning, we've revamped our program in a way which should let the Medalist Club support our team, and our members, in the way we should.

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With the 2008 edition of the GymTide set to start classes in just three weeks(!), the Medalist Club has been hard at work making plans for the new season. As part of those plans, the club has reserved a bus for the Alabama-Auburn dual meet on Friday, January 18th, 2008. Since this is scheduled to be our only bus trip for the season, we hope to 'pack the bus' and include some perks to make the trip a special event. For additional information, and to reserve your spot, please refer to the bus trip page.

TUSCALOOSA, Ala. - The Alabama Gymnastics team placed nine student-athletes on the 2007 Academic All-Southeastern Conference list it was announced this week.

"We are very proud of our history of success when it comes to this honor," Alabama head coach Sarah Patterson said. "Our ladies know that academics are our number one priority and they work hard every semester to uphold our great tradition of excellence in the classroom."

Senior Erin Rightley made the list for the fourth year in a row while junior Terin Humphrey, a two-time NCAA Champion, earned the honor for the second time. Sophomores Cassie Martin, All-American Brittany Magee and Amanda Montgomery all made the honor roll. It was the second time for both Martin and Montgomery. Both Humphrey and Magee joined the Tide for the second semester of their freshman year and weren't eligible for the honor.

Alabama Gymnastics and the Medalist Club have lost a staunch supporter and friend with the passing away of James 'Tip' Cain on June 24, 2007. The longtime club member was a regular attendee at home meets despite declining health in recent years. A veteran of World War II and Korea, the 88 years young Tip and his wife, Betty, held season tickets near the beam-and not by accident! As Director Lucy Liles related, his nickname came from his first steps as a baby, all on tiptoes, and quickly moved to running in the same way. Tip surely appreciated the grace and strength of gymnasts on the beam, as the best of them work on their tiptoes without a check.

The Medalist Club extends its condolences to the family of James Tip Cain- University of Alabama fan, Veteran, and a great American.

We have a Photo album (and a slide show) for the 2007 National Championships Session01 (Thursday, April 26, 2007).

• Photo Album: 2007 National Championships Session01 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)
• Slide Show: 2007 National Championships Session01 (Thursday, April 26, 2007)

Here are a few of the Photos:
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446087 bytes 01 Kaitlin White opens floor WU

218476 bytes 02 Erin Rightley in her floor WU

404418 bytes 03 Ricki Lebegern spins