Hall of Fame

Honoring the individuals who have shaped Connecticut gymnastics.

Congratulations to the Class of 2025

2025 USA Gymnastics All Around Champions

Hall of Fame Classes

2025

Ceremony photos below.

2023

Class of 2023

Official list of names pending update. If you have the official list, we can add it here.

Dropbox link from the Hall of Fame content.

2022

John Cheng

USA Gymnastics Olympic Photographer; Owner Team Photo; Former Connecticut Gym Dad.
Jerry Nelson

Former Head Women's Gymnastics Head Coach at SCSU; 1973 NCAA Division II National Champion (SCSU Men's Gymnastics); Former USAG-CT State Chairman; Former CT gym club owner.
Lisa Shirk

Connecticut elite gymnast; USA Gymnastics National Team member; first NCAA Uneven Bars National Champion (1982); former Connecticut coach & judge.

Click on the logo for HOF photos."

2019

Pictures from the 6th annual Hall of Fame Banquet.

2018

Dropbox link from the Hall of Fame page content.

2017

2016

2015

2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony Photos (Dropbox)
Photos from the 2024 Hall of Fame Ceremony.

In memory of members of our gymnastics community.

Manny Bonilla

1978 - 2017

It is with great sadness that we inform you of the passing of Manny Bonilla after a courageous battle with cancer. Manny coached for many years at C.A.T.S.
- ↗ Letter from Manny (PDF)
Laurie Scanlon

1952 - 2015

Co-owner of NEGX and GET, remembered by many as the MC at CT State Championships. "We have lost a champion for kids."
- ↗ Laurie Scanlon Fund
Nina Poeta

1997 - 2014

Competitive gymnast in Connecticut with CSPA for nine years. USA Gymnastics-CT honored her with a donation to the "Nina Poeta Memorial Scholarship Fund."
- ↗ Obituary (legacy.com)
Don Tonry

1935 - 2013

Olympian, coach, judge, author, and longtime mentor in the sport. Contains a full biography from the CTUSAGym archive.
Dick Terry

1922 - 2012

Founder and coach of Milford gymnastics; instrumental in bringing gymnastics statewide in Connecticut; longtime educator and volunteer.
Joan Hicks

1936 - 2009

Coach, judge, and longtime CT State Chairman for USA Gymnastics; recognized for tireless promotion of the sport and detailed state newsletters.
Ro Carlucci

1949 - 2007

Longtime Westhill coach and teacher; remembered for deep support of athletes and the broader gymnastics community.

Awards and recognition from the 2025 season.

Congratulations to Revel Gymnastics, 2025 CT Xcel Club of the Year!

Matt Dunn received the 2025 CT State Service Award.

Region 6 Xcel Club of the Year: Bath YMCA (ME)

Region 6 Dev Clubs of the Year: MSGA (MA) and Galaxy (NY)

Region 6 Service Award: John Cheng