GYMSTARS GYMNASTICS
A multiple J.O. Level 10 national qualifier, Stephani Canizaro joins the Razorbacks after training at Gymstars Gymnastics in Collierville, Tenn. At the 2011 J.O. National Championships in Long Beach, Calif., she placed third on bars (9.60) and seventh in the all-around (38.025). Canizaro also tied for 12th on beam (9.425) and tied for 13th on vault (9.60).

In both 2011 and 2010, Canizaro swept all five titles at the Tennessee state meet, becoming state champion on each event and in the all-around 10 times.

Canizaro was the 2010 Region VIII all-around champion with additional titles on bars and floor, and runner-up finishes on vault and beam. At the J.O. Level 10 national championship, she tied for ninth on floor. During the 2010, season Canizaro qualified for the prestigious Nastia Liukin Cup along with wining the all-around in five of her seven competitions.

In 2009, she won three Tennessee state titles, including the all-around, vault, bars and floor with a runner-up finish on beam. Canizaro continued her success at the Region VIII meet, where she finished third on floor, fourth on vault and sixth in the all-around, which qualified her to the Junior Olympic Level 10 National Championship. At the national meet, Canizaro's top finishes included a 14th place on bars and a 17th place on floor.

Canizaro qualified as a pre-elite in 2006, winning a medal on vault at the US Classic/Challenge. She has been invited and attended regional, national and elite training camps.

Canizaro's maternal grandfather Tom DeNomie was the president of the Hot Springs Razorback Club from 2003-06.

FAITH HERITAGE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
At Faith Heritage Christian Academy in Millington, Tenn., Canizaro played basketball and softball. She graduated with honors.

PERSONAL
Born July 2, 1993, she is the daughter of Steve and Kathy Canizaro. She is majoring in kinesiology. Canizaro's maternal grandfather, Tom DeNomie, was the president of the Hot Springs Razorback Club from 2003-06.

Level 10 Accomplishments
National Qualifier 2011, 10, 09

Tennessee State Finishes
V 1st (2011), 1st (2010), 1st (2009)
UB 1st (2011), 1st (2010), 1st (2009)
BB 1st (2011), 1st (2010), 2nd (2009)
FX 1st (2011), 1st (2010), 1st (2009)
AA 1st (2011), 1st (2010), 1st (2009)

USAG Region VIII Finishes
V 2nd (2010), 4th (2009)
UB 1st (2010)
BB 2nd (2010)
FX 1st (2010), 3rd (2009)
AA 1st (2010), 6th (2009)

USAG Level 10 National Top Finishes
UB 3rd (2011), 14th (2009)
FX 9th (2010), 17th (2009)
AA 7th (2011)