Jan. 6, 2005

Chicago, Ill.- One of the most prestigious meets in men's gymnastics kicks off the 2005 season this Saturday, as the University of Illinois at Chicago hosts the Windy City Invitational at the UIC Physical Education Building at 7 p.m.

Tickets are $5 for adults and $3 for kids ages 12 and under and can be bought at the door.

UIC, the defending Eastern College Athletic Conference champions, will welcome five Big Ten teams as Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota and the defending Windy City Invitational champion Ohio State Buckeyes journey to Chicago to open up the campaign.

11 All-Americans will be on display under the tutelage of legendary coaches.

For more information on the Windy City Invitational and the participants in the extravaganza, click on the banner at the right of the men's gymnastics home page.