Veronica Hults

Birthdate: 6/16/1998 Program: Women's Artistic Level: Junior Current Residence: Coppell, TX Club: Texas Dreams Gymnastics Head Coach: Kim Zmeskal Burdette Other Coaches: Chris Burdette

Personal Information Nickname: Nica Birthplace: Honolulu, HI United States Hometown: Coppell, TX United States Personal Website: www.gym-style.com/nicahults Twitter: @nicahults Year in School: Freshman Name of High School: Laurel Springs High School Graduation Year: 2016 Favorite Event: Beam and Bars How did you get involved in gymnastics: We were driving by Payke Gymnastikes in CA and I saw these girls flipping in the air. I yelled to my Mom to stop the car and she actually did. I did a trial class and was so excited about it. I was barely 3yo, I've been doing gymnastics since. Favorite thing about gymnastics: I love the priceless life lessons about perseverance, hard work, friendship, team spirit, discipline and faith. What are your goals for gymnastics?: To make it to the National Team this year; to make it to Worlds and Olympics Names of parents/guardians/spouse: Scott and Emer Hults Names of sibling(s): John and Sofia Family members in sports: John and Sofia in team gymnastics; My Dad has black belts in Hwa Rang Do and Tae Kwon Do, Mom involved in CrossFit  Interests Outside the Gym Favorite school subject: Math and Science Hobbies or favorite activities: Online surfing, watching movies, listening to music, shooting, shopping, swimming Favorite music: LMFAO, One Direction, Somebody That I Used to Know by Gotye, JLo, Elvis Presley, The Eagles Band, Laura Story, Christian music Favorite book(s): The Greatest Salesman in the World by Og Mandino Favorite movie(s): Pitch Perfect, Grease, Hairspray, Hunger Games, The Avengers Favorite TV show(s): Looney Tunes, SpongeBob Square Pants, America's Got Talent, American Idol Favorite Food: Mochi Ice cream, Mom's cooking :)  National Competition Results 2013 P&G Championships, Hartford, Conn. - 5th-BB; 6th-AA; 7th-UB (Jr. Div.) 2013 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 1st-UB; 3rd-AA, BB (Jr. Div.) 2012 Visa Championships, St. Louis, Mo. - 6th-BB(T); 8th-UB; 9th-AA (Jr. Div.) 2012 Secret U.S. Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 3rd-BB(T); 8th-AA, UB (Jr. Div.) 2012 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 1st-UB, BB(T); 3rd-AA; 6th-FX; 8th-VT (Jr. 2) 2012 WOGA National Elite Qualifier - 1st-BB, 2nd-FX, 3rd-AA, 6th-VT 2011 Visa Championships, Saint Paul, Minn. - 5th-BB (Jr. Div.) 2011 CoverGirl Classic, Chicago, Ill. - 1st-BB (Jr. Div.) 2011 American Classic, Huntsville, Texas - 2nd-FX (Jr. 2) 2011 Elite Quaifier, Orlando, FL - 1st-BB; 6th-FX, 5th-AA 2011 WOGA National Elite Qualifier - 1st-BB 2010 Women's Junior Olympic Western National - 1st-FX, 4th-BB, 7th-AA