Special Collections Department
403 Parks Library
Iowa State University
Ames, IA 50011-2140
RS 24/20/1
Iowa State University
Department of Athletics
Women's Gymnastics
Subject Files, 1993- [ongoing]
Descriptive summary
| creator: | Iowa State University. Department of Athletics. Women's Gymnastics |
| title: | Subject Files |
| dates: | 1993- [ongoing] |
| extent: | 0.21 linear ft. (1 half document box) |
| collection number: | RS 24/20/1 |
| repository: | University Archives, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University. |
Administrative information
| access: | Open for research |
| publication rights: | Consult Head, Special Collections Department |
| preferred citation: | Iowa State University Department of Athletics, Women's Gymnastics, RS 24/20/1, Special Collections Department, Iowa State University Library. |
Historical note
The Iowa State women's gymnastics program began as a varsity sport in the 1973-1974 season. The program has an all-time record of 397 wins, 436 losses, and 4 ties through 2008. Iowa State has appeared in 13 NCAA regional competitions (1994, 1997-2008), 3 NCAA finals (2000, 2005-2006), and 1 NCAA Super 6 (2006), which is the final competition for the national title. K.J. Kindler (2000-2006) was the most successful coach in the program's history, going 58-26-1 over her six seasons at Iowa State. Kindler joined the Iowa State gymnastics program as an assistant coach (1992) before being promoted to head coach (2000). She was named Big 12 Coach of the Year three times (2004-2006) and National Coach of the Year once (2005). Kindler was replaced by Jay Ronayne when she left to take the gymnastics head coaching job at Oklahoma (2006). Janet Anson (2004-2007) is Iowa State's most decorated gymnast. Her awards and achievements include: 2006 Big 12 Gymnast of the Year; 2006 ISU Female Athlete of the Year; 2006 1st Team All-American (all-around, floor, vault); 2005 1st Team All-American (vault); 2004 ISU Female Athlete of the Year; and 2004 Big 12 Newcomer of the Year. Currently, Anson is a volunteer assistant coach with the gymnastics program. Head Coaches:
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Collection description
The collection (1993- [ongoing]) contains histories written by students for P.E. 260 (History of Physical Education and Sport), event programs, pocket schedules, and results from a 1979 regional gymnastics meet. |
Organization
The collection is arranged chronologically. |
Container list
Box |
Folder |
Title |
Dates |
1 |
1 |
"1975 Women's Gymnastics: Flipping into Action for the Cyclones of ISU" - P.E. 260 paper by Ceolla, Anne |
1993 |
1 |
2 |
"1976 Women's Gymnastics: The Year of the Comeback" - P.E. 260 paper by Nelsen, Megan |
1993 |
1 |
3 |
"1979 Women's Gymnastics: Freshman Flip to Win" - P.E. 260 paper by McKee, Kris |
1993 |
1 |
4 |
"1987 Women's Gymnastics Team: Flipping Back to the 80s" - P.E. 260 paper by Morrow, Amy |
1993 |
1 |
5 |
"1989 Women's Gymnastics: A Struggle, Yet Successful!" - P.E. 260 paper by Devaney, Lori |
1993 |
1 |
6 |
Association for Intercollegiate Athletics for Women (AIAW) Region 6 results - team, individual standings |
1979 |
1 |
7 |
"Flipping Back Through the Years: Women's Gymnastics 1978" - P.E. 260 paper by Speelman, Julie |
1993 |
1 |
8 |
"Iowa State University Gymnastics 1974: Against the Odds" - P.E. 260 paper by Prosperi, Angie |
1993 |
1 |
9 |
"Iowa State University Women's Gymnastics Club 1979" - P.E. 260 paper by DeJongh, Lori |
1994 |
1 |
10 |
"Iowa State Women's Gymnastics Club 1967-69: Laying the Foundation" - P.E. 260 paper by Stevermer, Katie |
1992 |
OVR |
Map Case |
Posters - schedule posters |
2002-[ongoing] |
1 |
11 |
Programs - event programs |
1979-2016 |
1 |
12 |
Schedules - pocket schedules |
1996-1998 |
1 |
13 |
"Women's Gymnastics 1977: A Blast from the Past" - P.E. 260 paper by Watts, Michelle |
1994 |
1 |
14 |
"Women's Gymnastics 1988, Sharples' Coaching Philosophy: Developing the Total Athlete, Physically, Mentally, and Emotionally" - P.E. 260 paper by Miller, Nicole |
1993 |