Utah
Gymnastics
The Utah Utes women’s gymnastics team is also known as the Red Rocks. The Red Rocks have won 10 national championships, including nine NCAA Gymnastics championships, and been runner-up nine times. The Red Rocks are the only team to have qualified for every NCAA Championships and have never finished lower than 10th.
Get Ready To Feed Your Fandom!
Select opportunities below to exclusively get up close and personal with the Ute Gymnasts at the Ultimate Sports Bash.
They will be doing autographs, photo ops, a panel and also a meet & greet in the VIP Lounge.
Red Rocks Gymnastics Team – Makenna Smith, Jaedyn Rucker, Sarah Krump, Jaylene Gilstrap, Olivia Kennedy, and Elizabeth Gantner.
Friday, July 11 – 11:00 AM – Panel and G&A at the Main Stage.
Friday, July 12 – 12:00 PM – This photo op will feature ALL the Ute gymnasts at the Bash!
Please note the time and make sure you are planning to be at the Bash at that time. Photo Ops are limited, so buy before they sell out. A single photo may include up to 4 people
Friday, July 12 – 1:00 PM – VIP Lounge
• NCAA Vault Champion (2022) • Two-time All-American on vault (1 regular season, 1 NCAA) • Four-time All-Pac-12 Conference • 2023 NCAA Regional Vault Champion • 2021 Pac-12 Floor Co-Champion • Tied for the most 10.0s on vault in a single season and career in program history (3; 2023) • Four-time Pac-12 Specialist of the Week • Two-time Pac-12 Coaches Choice award recipient • 19 career wins • Has hit 111-121 career routines • Pac-12 All-Academic • Utah’s Marsden Leadership Award recipient
• Graduated in the spring of 2023 with a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology • Currently working toward the Positive Psychology Certificate during the 2023-24 academic year
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump Panel w/ Q&A
12:00 P.M. – U of U Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith Olivia Kennedy, and Sarah Krump
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
I’m a 5th year graduate student at the University of Utah. I am on the gymnastics team and compete vault, beam and floor for the red rocks. I love everything about the program and forever grateful to be living out my dream on such a legacy program!
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump Panel w/ Q&A
12:00 P.M. – U of U Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith Olivia Kennedy, and Sarah Krump
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
I am a gymnast at the University of Utah and I am also the cohost of the podcast Between the Banners. This is my third year at the U and I grew up in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I absolutely love being able show what is it to be an Ute by excelling both inside and outside of the classroom along with being a role model to young gymnasts.
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump Panel w/ Q&A
12:00 P.M. – U of U Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith Olivia Kennedy, and Sarah Krump
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
I am an Utah gymnast and just finished up my first year! Until moving to Utah, I lived in Indianapolis, Indiana. Being a part of Utah athletics has been the biggest blessing in my life and I am honored to be a part of this legacy! I’ve gained a second family by becoming a Ute and could not be more grateful for the endless love and support from everyone here at Utah!
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump – Panel/Q&A
12:00 P.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team (Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump) – Photo Op – Photo Op Area 1
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
U of U Gymnastics Freshman
• NCAA All-American (First Team – Vault, Second Team – Bars) • Earned her first event win as a Red Rock on vault against the Huskies with a 9.875 • Tallied three career-highs in the same meet on vault (9.925), bars (9.925) and floor (9.950) against Stanford
I am a Utah gymnast, and I am heading into my 2nd year! I am so grateful for this team and this incredible community. I am so proud to be a part of this incredible legacy and I can’t wait for this upcoming year!
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump Panel w/ Q&A
12:00 P.M. – U of U Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, and Sarah Krump
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
I am a Junior studying Financial Planning and Counseling. I grew up in the Salt Lake area and watched the RedRocks compete for 10 years. Utah has always been my dream school so it means the world to have my dream come true!
Schedule: Friday, July 12
11:00 A.M. – University of Utah Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, Sarah Krump Panel w/ Q&A
12:00 P.M. – U of U Gymnastics Team: Elizabeth Gantner, Jaedyn Rucker, Jaylene Gilstrap, Makenna Smith, Olivia Kennedy, and Sarah Krump
1:00 P.M. – Meet and Greet in the VIP Lounge
Autographs
Time TBD – Autographs are pre-sold and when they are gone, they’re gone! It is assumed that you will bring your own item to be signed. The Ultimate Sports Bash will have a printed photo option available (at no extra cost) if you prefer.
**Autograph does not include admission. You must have either a 2-day or 1-day pass (for the same day) in order to attend the autograph session.
Photo Op
Friday, July 12 – 12:00 PM – Please note the time and make sure you are planning to be at the Bash at that time. A single photo may include up to 4 people
**Photo Op does not include admission. You must have either a 2-day or 1-day pass (for the same day) in order to attend the photo op.
Spots are limited so book soon before they sell out!
Athlete Panel
Red Rocks Panel/Q&A is Friday, July 12 – 11:00 AM on the Main Stage
Panel entry is free of charge with admission to the Bash!