Coach Roger Burke is preparing one of his JMU gymnasts to compete in the Men’s NCAA championships starting April 12.
It must be tough coaching with the knowledge that both Men and Women’s Gymnastics teams will be dropped July 1st by James Madison University.
On Sept. 29, JMU announced it would drop seven men’s teams – archery, cross country, gymnastics, indoor track, outdoor track, swimming and wrestling – as well as three women’s teams – archery, fencing and gymnastics – because the school was not in compliance with Title IX, the 1972 law designed to guarantee equal opportunities for men and women.
I’m still confused. If Title IX is intended to help women’s athletics — why is the Women’s Team being cut?
Sounds like there is still a slight chance some of the sports may be saved at JMU.
The qualifying teams for Championships have been announced. Ohio, Oklahoma and Penn State are the top 3 seeds.
But how many years remain in the proud history of NCAA Championships if men’s teams continue to get dropped?
Field set for 2007 National Collegiate Men’s Gymnastics Championships
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