Ted Crom Gymnastics Studio

O'Connell Center - New Gymnastics Studio

The Gator gymnastics team perfect their routines in one of the nation’s top practice facilities. Renovation to the prior practice facility, which served the program since the Stephen C. O’Connell Center opened in 1980, began in May of 2012 and was completed in late December of 2012. The north wall of the O’Connell Center was pushed out to add 6,600 square feet to the facility, now giving the team 18,500 square feet to tumble, dance, flip and fly.

The upgrades and additions to the facility include:

Three vaults, two with resi-pit landing areas and one with a deep-foam pit
Four balance beams plus two supplemental practice beams
Four sets of uneven bars.
A floor exercise area
An in-ground trampoline and tramp-bar
An in-ground tumble trampoline and 60-foot rod floor leading to deep foam pit.
A channel pit with spotting platforms
A single bar trainer over foam pit
High-definition video recorders and monitors at each workout station – allowing instant feedback for coaches and gymnast
Cardio exercise equipment within studio space
New offices for coaching and support staff adjacent to the studio
Office area includes main lobby welcoming visitors with seating, graphics and team recognition
A new training room and nutrition bar for student-athletes