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July 14, 2010
Today is the halfway point of the Region 3 camp at Oklahoma University. Cole has been training at OU along with about 40 from the Region. They are all working hard and the coaches have been phenomenal with the guys. New skills have been achieved as well as new friendships.
Today was a half day so the team went to the pool for some fun and relaxation followed by a trip to the Sooner Store. Below is a picture of the guys and one with the coaches with their Region 3 Team Camp Shirt which was donated by the Ricky Deci Foundation. A special thanks to Hideo Mizoguchi for making this happen. The continued support for the gymnastics community by the Deci Foundation is greatly appreciated!!
July 6, 2010
Cole and team mates enjoyed a summer party and 4th of July at Cole's house. Burgers, hot dogs, sun and fun were had by all!
June 25, 2010
Cole is looking forward to Region 3 Camp at Oklahoma University beginning July 11. Training and room assignments have been made for the week experience.
June 21, 2010
Cole represented his team at the WOGA Banquet in Allen, TX on June 18. Many coaches, friends and family were there for a delicious meal and congratulatory speeches by Valeri Liukin and Yevgeny Marchenko.
May 12, 2010
Cole was honored today at Parkhill Jr. High Awards Ceremony. Cole received three awards! He had the highest GPA in English, had straight A's on all report cards and was above the 90% in all semesters.
May 9, 2010
Cole had a very good first year JO experience as the only L9 first year as the alternate on the Region 3 team. Results are posted from Cole's Friday competition. Cole is proud of his team mate Tristan Burke and gym mate Yaroslav Pochinka, making the Men's National Team! Region 3 Men won the regional competition and WOGA club was 2nd!
April 10, 2010
Cole had a great meet earlier today at the Region III Championships in New Orleans, LA. He finished seventh in the all-around with a 77.15. He placed ninth on pommel horse scoring a 12.700 and seventh on vault with a 14.050. He qualified to the Level 9 Junior Olympic National Championships in Knoxville, TN. In addition, Cole, along with top 7 boys, made the 2010 Regional Team where they will train at the University of Oklahoma this summer, July 11-16. Cole is proud of team mate Tristan Burke 2nd AA and WOGA Gym mates: Ryan Sheppard 5th AA and Yaroslav Pochinka 6th AA, also making the Regional III Team. Congratulations Cole!
March 29, 2010
Cole competed this past weekend at the Level 9 Texas State Championships. He finished 16th overall, 7th on pommel horse and 12th on vault. He qualified to the Region III Championships in New Orleans, LA on April 9-11. Good job Cole!
March 7, 2010
Yesterday Cole competed at the 2010 Houston National Invitational where he finished 12th in the all-around. He placed 6th on pommel horse and 12th on vault. Good job Cole.
February 17, 2010
Cole competed this past weekend at the 2010 Palm Tree Classic in California. He finished 10th in the all-around out of 29 gymnasts. He placed 8th on pommel horse and fifth on vault scoring a 12.15 and 13.4 respectively. Full results have been posted from the meet.
February 5, 2010
January 23, 2010
Cole just finished competing at the GymMaster's Invitational today, where he did an outstanding job! He finished second in the all-around scoring a 75.8. Good job Cole! Full results have been posted.
December 28, 2009
Cole's pommel horse video has been posted from the 2009 Valeri Liukin Invitational.
December 20, 2009
A few new pictures have been added from last weekend's Valeri Liukin Invitational.
December 12, 2009
Cole began his 2009-2010 level 9 season today at the Valeri Liukin Invitational. He finished ninth all-around out of 49 competitors! Full results have been posted.
October 26, 2009
Be sure to check out the International Gymnast Magazine of November. Cole is one of four gymnasts to be on "Gym Faces" section this month. Congratulations Cole! You can see a small preview below.
September 30, 2009
Cole's 2009-2010 schedule has been posted. Cole's first competition will be Valeri Liukin Invitational in Frisco, Texas on December 11-13.
August 29, 2009
Cole had a great time at Camp Longhorn in Burnet but is ready to get back to the gym and training for his L9 competitive season.
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June 15, 2009
Cole had a fantastic time at Region 3 Camp. He made many new friends and learned new skills, which he is excited about! Thank you Mr. & Mrs. Mark Arvidson for hosting Cole and to Eagle's Wings, for a terrific experience!
June 11, 2009
Cole leaves for Region 3 camp today in Allen, Texas. Although he will be close to home training, he will be living with a family for during the camp for a full training experience. Thank you to Eagle's Wings for hosting the L7-9 Region 3 Camp! Today we added a new page, service. Cole and his friends recently worked at the North texas Food Bank. A few pictures have been added to the service page.
May 13, 2009
A few new pictures have been posted from the 2009 Pacific Coast Classic.
April 14, 2009
Cole had a rewarding experience attending the National Beta Club Convention in Dallas. Being a student-centered organization, The National Beta Club continually seeks ways to develop and nurture elementary school students by providing opportunities and experiences that enable them to demonstrate the ideals of character, achievement, service and leadership.
April 12, 2009
Twelve new videos have been posted from the 2009 Level 7 State Championships and 2009 Level 7 Regionals.
April 4, 2009
Cole finished 12th in the all-around as well as second on still rings at the 2009 Region III Championships in Hurst, Texas. Cole, along with top 12 boys, made the 2009 Region III Level 7 Junior Development Team. Region III will be sponsoring a 4 day camp for these gymnasts this summer from June 11-14 in Allen, Texas. Congratulations Cole! Full results as well as pictures have been posted from the meet.
March 21, 2009
Cole competed last night at the Level 7 State Championships in Denton, Texas. He did really well, where he finished sixth in the all-around wth a 87.3. He won a silver medal on vault with a 15.3. Cole qualified to Level 7 Regionals in Dallas, Texas in two weeks. Also, Cole's WOGA team placed first. Congratulations Cole! Full results have been posted from the meet.
March 7, 2009
Welcome to Cole Casanova's brand new official website! Cole is a 12 year old level 7 gymnast who trains at the famous World Olympic Gymnastics Academy (WOGA) under coach Sergei Pakanich. We hope you enjoy following Cole's gymnastics through his website. Be sure to sign the guestbook before you leave.
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Far N. Dallas: Pleased to meet you; hope you know my name
12:00 PM Mon, Aug 25, 2008
By Mark Macesich
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Sixth-graders Jackson Evans, left, Vance Watkins and Cole Casanova, all of Far North Dallas, are mostly smiles on the first day of school as they are corralled by their teacher, Amy Daly, at Bowie Elementary School in this photo from mom Wendy Evans. |
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