Where and or when have you seen another do a Pike Climb?
I have never seen anyone do a Pike Climb but my teacher, Miss Mary Ann, suggested it...that if you made it up the rope all by yourself, that you should try it in pike position.

Who is your gymnastics teacher?
Miss Mary Ann, at Will-moor. Before that, my teachers included Miss Karen, and others.

How long have you been attending gymnastics at Will-moor in Medford?
Four years.

Dominique, what are your future goals in gymnastics?
Competing in the Olympics as a gymnast.

What do you like most about gymnastics?
The uneven parallel bars.

What are you working on now to improve and get better at?
Bridge kickovers on the beam and front and back handsprings.

What do you recommend for girls who want to get better at gymnastics?
Practice all the time.

How to Do a Pike Climb.
by Dominique Valenza, Medford, NJ
The two photos on this page were taken October 2001 as Dominique Valenza completed a Pike Climb at Will-moor Gymnastics, Medford, NJ.

We asked Dominique about her Pike Climb:

When did you do your first Pike Climb?
Ten days before this photo was taken.

What is a Pike Climb?
When you climb the rope while keeping your legs extended. (See photo at left.)

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