Snider Unveils 2019 Pitt Gymnastics Signing Class
11/14/2018 12:17:00 PM | Women's Gymnastics
Three Incoming Panthers to Join Gymnastics Program
PITTSBURGH – Entering her second season at the helm of the Pitt gymnastics program, head coach Samantha Snider announced the signing of three incoming Panthers Wednesday.
"We're thrilled to announce the signing of Lauren Beckwith, Reaia Floyd and Christina Weiss," Snider said. "They bring with them a wealth of high-level competitive experience. We look forward to them contributing immediately on all four events. We're excited about the dynamic they bring to the winning culture we're building here at Pitt."
Lauren Beckwith | All-Around | Westerville, Ohio | Buckeye Gymnastics
CLUB
Competed for 13 years with Buckeye Gymnastics … Five-time Level 10 Region 5 Qualifier (2014-18) … Two-time JO Level 10 National Qualifier (2016, 2018) … First place all-around finisher at the 2018 Level 10 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge … Second place finisher on beam at the 2018 Level 10 JO Nationals … Club team named back-to-back Ohio State Runner-Up (2017, 2018) … Buckeye Gymnastics earned first place at the 2018 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge and Coaches Spectacular.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Fiona and Peter … Has one sister, Nikki … Honor Roll student.
BECKWITH ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because it offers an amazing gymnastics program and coaching environment, as well as an outstanding education."
SNIDER ON BECKWITH
"We are overjoyed about the addition of Lauren Beckwith to the Pitt gymnastics program. She has four solid events and will look to make an immediate impact as soon as she sets foot on campus."
Reaia Floyd | All-Around | Little Elm, Texas | Metroplex Gymnastics
CLUB
Placed 18th all-around at the 2016 Junior Olympic Level 10 Nationals … Sixth place all-around at the 2016 Region 3 Level 10 Championships … Fourth place in the floor exercise at the 2016 Texas State Level 10 Championships … Second place on vault, third on uneven bars at the 2015 Pikes Peak Level 10 Invitational … 2014 Region 3 Championships Level 10 Qualifier … 2011 TOPS National Team Member.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Shawnda and Rodney … Has two siblings, Shemaiah and Gemariah … Intended major is neuroscience … A/B Honor Roll student … Advisory Group Leader.
FLOYD ON PITT
"I fell in love with the unique campus at Pitt and the academics are great. My coaches are awesome and really are about us as students and athletes.
SNIDER ON FLOYD
"We are extremely excited to add Reaia Floyd to our program. She is a wonderful balance of power and grace. It will be exciting to watch her gymnastics over her career as a Panther."
Christina Weiss | All-Around | Greensboro, N.C. | High Point Gymnastics Academy
CLUB
Two-time silver medalist on beam and all-around at the North Carolina State Championships (2016, 2018) … Four-time Regional Qualifier … Two-time National Qualifier (2016, 2017).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Theresa and Douglas … Has three siblings, Brittany, Michael and Allison … Intended major is business.
WEISS ON PITT
"As soon as I arrived on Pitt's campus I knew this is where I was meant to be. Realizing the academics that the University of Pittsburgh has to offer, I knew it was the best decision for my education and future. I also really enjoyed the girls and the coaching staff and I'm very excited to be a part of the Panther family."
SNIDER ON WEISS
"Christina Weiss is a beautiful gymnast who will look to contribute as an all-arounder immediately. Her talent and poise will help to elevate our program's constant drive for success."
2019 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Season tickets, as well as group meet tickets, for the 2019 gymnastics season are now on sale and be purchased by calling the Pitt Ticket Office at (800) 643-PITT (7488) or by visiting PittsburghPanthers.com.
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"We're thrilled to announce the signing of Lauren Beckwith, Reaia Floyd and Christina Weiss," Snider said. "They bring with them a wealth of high-level competitive experience. We look forward to them contributing immediately on all four events. We're excited about the dynamic they bring to the winning culture we're building here at Pitt."
Lauren Beckwith | All-Around | Westerville, Ohio | Buckeye Gymnastics
CLUB
Competed for 13 years with Buckeye Gymnastics … Five-time Level 10 Region 5 Qualifier (2014-18) … Two-time JO Level 10 National Qualifier (2016, 2018) … First place all-around finisher at the 2018 Level 10 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge … Second place finisher on beam at the 2018 Level 10 JO Nationals … Club team named back-to-back Ohio State Runner-Up (2017, 2018) … Buckeye Gymnastics earned first place at the 2018 Arnold Gymnastics Challenge and Coaches Spectacular.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Fiona and Peter … Has one sister, Nikki … Honor Roll student.
BECKWITH ON PITT
"I chose Pitt because it offers an amazing gymnastics program and coaching environment, as well as an outstanding education."
SNIDER ON BECKWITH
"We are overjoyed about the addition of Lauren Beckwith to the Pitt gymnastics program. She has four solid events and will look to make an immediate impact as soon as she sets foot on campus."
Reaia Floyd | All-Around | Little Elm, Texas | Metroplex Gymnastics
CLUB
Placed 18th all-around at the 2016 Junior Olympic Level 10 Nationals … Sixth place all-around at the 2016 Region 3 Level 10 Championships … Fourth place in the floor exercise at the 2016 Texas State Level 10 Championships … Second place on vault, third on uneven bars at the 2015 Pikes Peak Level 10 Invitational … 2014 Region 3 Championships Level 10 Qualifier … 2011 TOPS National Team Member.
PERSONAL
Daughter of Shawnda and Rodney … Has two siblings, Shemaiah and Gemariah … Intended major is neuroscience … A/B Honor Roll student … Advisory Group Leader.
FLOYD ON PITT
"I fell in love with the unique campus at Pitt and the academics are great. My coaches are awesome and really are about us as students and athletes.
SNIDER ON FLOYD
"We are extremely excited to add Reaia Floyd to our program. She is a wonderful balance of power and grace. It will be exciting to watch her gymnastics over her career as a Panther."
Christina Weiss | All-Around | Greensboro, N.C. | High Point Gymnastics Academy
CLUB
Two-time silver medalist on beam and all-around at the North Carolina State Championships (2016, 2018) … Four-time Regional Qualifier … Two-time National Qualifier (2016, 2017).
PERSONAL
Daughter of Theresa and Douglas … Has three siblings, Brittany, Michael and Allison … Intended major is business.
WEISS ON PITT
"As soon as I arrived on Pitt's campus I knew this is where I was meant to be. Realizing the academics that the University of Pittsburgh has to offer, I knew it was the best decision for my education and future. I also really enjoyed the girls and the coaching staff and I'm very excited to be a part of the Panther family."
SNIDER ON WEISS
"Christina Weiss is a beautiful gymnast who will look to contribute as an all-arounder immediately. Her talent and poise will help to elevate our program's constant drive for success."
2019 TICKETS NOW ON SALE
Season tickets, as well as group meet tickets, for the 2019 gymnastics season are now on sale and be purchased by calling the Pitt Ticket Office at (800) 643-PITT (7488) or by visiting PittsburghPanthers.com.
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