About Weston
Weston is the son of Todd and Tammy Crase of Winterset, Iowa.  Weston has enjoyed watching older brother, Colby, compete in gymnastics and could not wait until he was old enough to follow in his footsteps.  In the fall of 2005 he joined the Winterset Shooting Stars.  He attended his first meet  on January 6, 2006.  By April he had qualified for his first state meet.  He won his first Reserve State Championship in trampoline and qualified for Nationals in both trampoline and double mini.  In June he attended his first Nationals and came home with not one but TWO National titles!  

With the 2007 season Weston is looking forward to continuing his goal toward perfecting his skills.  He is also enjoying sharing the spotlight with big brother at several of his dad's bullridings where they give expeditions on the trampoline.
Highlights in Weston's Career
2007 Nationals were held in Daytona Beach, Florida and both Colby and Weston competed.  They had a very full schedule of competition with preliminary competition beginning June 19th.  

Thursday was Weston's turn and he made the most of it.  Weston finished 6th Overall in Double Mini for Beginner Boys.  There was no more competition for the boys on Thursday.  Just rest and practice.

Saturday  Weston competed in Trampoline for Beginning Boys and ended the competition 3rd Overall in the Nation!

 

2007 Iowa State Gymnastic Championships held April 21st and 22nd in Marshalltown, Iowa was a big success for both Colby and Weston.   Weston received a third in trampoline and a fourth in double mini.  Not bad for a state championship meet.  He has done remarkably well for just his second year in gymnastics.

 

National Finals, June 2006, Louisville, Kentucky - e Crase Brothers would like to dedicated their 2006 National Finals to their big brother, Dakota, who is was at boot camp at the time of the finals.  They are very proud of him.  Weston qualified in trampoline, double mini and tumbling for beginners.

In the first day of competition Weston advanced to the next round of competition.  Weston advanced in Beginners Double Mini and is now the official NATIONAL CHAMPION!  On Friday Weston finished his competition in trampoline and is now the NATIONAL CHAMPION in Beginners Trampoline as well!  What a way to end your first year of competition!

Special Note:  Weston was given the privilege of assisting with the saddling of a very special horse in the paddock at the world famous Churchill Downs on June 22nd.  The horse, Mister Quigley, was one of the contenders at this year's Belmont, one of the top three races in the Triple Crown.  The horse is owned by Jim Weinrich.  If this wasn't exciting enough, when Mister Quigley won the race, Weston was invited to the Winner's Circle to present the cup!  CLICK HERE FOR PICTURE OF WESTON AND MR. QUIGLEY

 
April 22-23 - Weston attended his first state finals and came home with his first Reserve State Champion trophy in trampoline.  He qualified for Nationals in both trampoline and double mini.

January 6, 2006 - Weston competes in first meet and takes 2nd in Beginner Boys age 7-8 in both trampoline and double mini.
Fall 2005 - Weston joins the Winterset Shooting Stars and begins competition.

Photos are courtesy of Russell Squires