Last week, the very first U.S. women’s national team camp of the new quad was held at the ranch in Huntsville, Texas.

In addition to it being the first time these gymnasts have met since the Olympic Games in August, this was the first camp that saw new national team coordinator Valeri Liukin in charge, the second to lead the way in the current system founded in 2001 by Martha Karolyi, who retired following a U.S. record-breaking nine medals at the 2016 Olympic Games. Liukin has been preparing for this role since 2013, when he took over the responsibility of running the developmental program from Karolyi.

As the first camp back, most of the athletes and coaches were simply trying to get back into the swing of things as they prepare for the elite season in 2017, when the Code of Points will bring along quite a few changes that will switch things up for all of the young women going forward.

“The focus of the camp will be to help provide guidance on skill selection and proper execution, along with feedback for routine construction…under a new Code of Points,” according to USA Gymnastics. The camp also featured physical abilities testing, but there were no full routines at this stage.

The camp, which ended yesterday, was the first of three left this year, with one also held at the end of October and the final camp held following Thanksgiving.

Christina Desiderio and Emily Schild are the only senior national team members and gymnasts who competed at the U.S. Olympic Trials to return for this camp. The junior national team gymnasts in attendance included Shania Adams, Jordan Chiles, Morgan Hurd, Emma Malabuyo, Maile O’Keefe, Gabby Perea, and Trinity Thomas. The camp also marked the return appearance of senior Norah Flatley, who was once seen as a strong Olympic contender, but was sidelined due to injury this year.

A full list of all 24 national camp attendees is below.

*Turns senior in 2017.

Article by Lauren Hopkins