Dominique Moceanu will not compete

I question why Dominique wants to compete at USA Championships 2006.

In any case, she has been disallowed.

Moceanu denied entry into nationals

The reaction from Dominique-Moceanu.com, her official website:

For those that are confused about me being blocked from the U.S. Nationals and my appeal being rejected by USAG, the bottom line is that I simply wanted to be given a chance to compete.

Never did the Women’s Athlete Selection Committee convey to me or my coach, Michael Canales, that the scores at the US Classic competition had any bearing on qualifying to the Nationals. My coach and I had been notified that two specific criteria needed to be achieved to enable me to compete at Nationals.

1. Attend a National Team Training Camp at my own expense. (ACCOMPLISHED)

2. Compete at the U.S. Classic on at least one event (competed on two events). (ACCOMPLISHED)

I completed both of these criteria.

I was not seeking any special favors — I just requested what I believe I rightfully earned — a chance to compete fairly at Nationals.