Tuesday, August 20, 2013

Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Coming to SCV

Jordan Wieber2012 Olympic Champion Jordyn Wieber will be answering questions from the audience on Saturday, August 24th, at Waller’s GymJam Academy in Santa Clarita.


The gymnastics training facility will be hosting two shows Saturday night called “Dare to Dream” that will feature beginning to advanced routines.


Wieber, along with NCAA Champion Vanessa Zamarippa, will be there to talk with fans and answer questions.


At the London Olympics last August, Wieber finished 4th in the qualifying round behind teammates Gabby Douglas and Aly Raisman, only to be left out of the finals due to an Olympic rule allowing two competitors from any one country in the finals.  She did compete with the Americans in the team competition, winning the gold medal.


Waller’s GymJam Academy is 26515 Ruether Avenue in Santa Clarita.  Advance tickets are $15 for kids 5-12, $25 for adults.  Prices are $5 more at the door.  Show times are at 5:30 and 8 pm.  For more information, call 661-251-3390.



Olympic Gold Medal Gymnast Coming to SCV