Minnesota Gymnastics Men's Scholarship Foundation

The Foundation

The Foundation is a creation of Hal Hill, long time advocate of Minnesota Gymnastics, having thirty-two years of personal experience observing in the various in the development of young gymnasts. The first phase began as a parent of two Beginner Level Boy's, ultimately leading to nine years of "hands on" experience as a volunteer parent and officer of a nonprofit USGF Club and High School Booster Club. The next phase was as an active College Booster Club Member, supporting both the Minnesota Gopher and Michigan Wolverine Gymnastic teams, with sons competing against each other for the first time. The final and current phase, making a full circle, Hal has been working with Great Northern Gymnastics for the last five years, once again at the "grass roots" club level of Minnesota Gymnastics.

Reacting to the increasing concern related to the decline in the registrations of Team Level Boys, Hal conducted an independent study, including candid discussions with USAG Club owners, Coaches and Parents. It was the universal opinion that the increasing tuition costs of Team Level training is the primary cause of attrition. Collegiate and USA Gymnastics officials also agree that the attrition rate experienced is unacceptable and is recognized as a significant problem. USAG noted that there were many opinions offered on how to solve the attrition rate, but no action was currently being taken.

To respond to this need, a carefully prepared proposal was submitted to the Minnesota State USAG Men's organization for approval. This program was to support a unique Tuition Reimbursement Scholarship program and was unanimously approved. The program, developed in partnership with USA Gymnastics, is underway and considered a model for other State USAG organizations to follow.

To learn about USA Gymnastics and their partnership role with The Foundation, read: All About USA Gymnastics

For more information- contact:
Hal Hill, Foundation Chairman, c/o
Great Northern Gymnastics
900 3rd Street
St. Paul Park, Minnesota 55971

Or call directly:
Hal Hill - (612) 432-3648 or
Ron Hill - (651) 768-0090