Altius Staff Member Profile: Jane Schrimpf
Jane
Schrimpf, the Team and Meet Director at Altius, didn’t know what a big part of her life gymnastics would be
when she took her 3-year-old daughter to her first gymnastics class
years ago. Her daughter thrived in her classes, spent years excelling in
the sport and is now Coach Jill at Altius. Jane started working at
Altius in 1989. “I love gymnastics because it’s a wonderful combination
of athleticism and artistry,” Jane says. She served as the Women's
Coordinator for the 2003 USA Gymnastics National Championships held in
Milwaukee. She is currently the Competition Chairperson for the USAG
(USA Gymnastics) Wisconsin State Board.
“I
was thrilled to attend the 1991 World Championship, where I first saw
my favorite gymnast of all time -- Kim Zmeskal,” Jane shares. “I was
also at the 1996 Olympics, where I saw Kerri Strug’s history-making
vault in person, and the 2003 World Championships.”
Those
that know Jane understand that when it comes to participating in a
sport, tennis is her top choice. “I play year-round and on two teams in
the summer,” she explains. But that’s not the end of her interest in
sports. Jane adds, “Most people would be surprised to hear that I can
saddle a horse and ride one.”
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