Meet the Wildcats: Aubree Rosa

LEXINGTON, Ky. – In preparation for the Blue/White Scrimmage on Dec. 13, UKathletics.com presents “Meet the Wildcats,” an opportunity for you to get to know a little more about the 2016 Kentucky Gymnastics team. Today’s Meet the Wildcats features freshman Aubree Rosa.

Aubree Rosa, a freshman from Covina, Ca., enters 2016 after finishing in first-place on balance beam, uneven bars, and all-around at the Gliders Invite and wins in the all-around and on floor at the Lady Luck Invitational in 2014. She competed at J.O. Nationals in 2014 and 2013, along with the Region 1 Championships in 2014, 2013, and 2012. A graduate of Charter Oak High School, Rosa claimed a state title on floor, a runner-up finish in the all-around, and a third-place finish on beam in 2012. 

Here’s a bit more on Aubree:

Birthplace: Covina, Ca.

Parents: Alex & Vikki 

Siblings: Caleb & Jared

Twitter Handle: @aubree_rosa

Instagram Handle: @aubreeee_15

Major: Nursing

Nickname(s): Aub & Aub-Dawg

What I like the most about Coach Garrison and the staff … They continue to help me become the best athlete that I can be.

My goals this season are … To give nothing less than my best and to help the team achieve our goals.

I chose UK because …  In my heart it was where I felt I needed to go.

I want to improve my … Everything! I can always improve something. 

I try to model my competition style after… Aly Raisman because she always looks confident and seems to enjoy what she does. 

My most memorable moment as a gymnast was … Signing my National Letter of Intent. 

My favorite band/musical artist …  One Direction 

My pre-meet superstition is … I always watch “Stick It” and “Facing the Giants”.

If I had a derby horse I would name it … Lightning McQueen

My favorite place on campus is …  My dorm.

My favorite book is …. The Fault In Our Stars

My favorite movie is … Hunger Games

The most famous person I have ever met was …  Aly Raisman

The Wildcats kick off the 2016 season with the Blue/White scrimmage on Sun., Dec. 13 at 2 p.m. The scrimmage will serve as a preview to the 2016 season, with the season opener Excite Night set for Fri., Jan. 8 against Ball State at 7 p.m. All home meets will be held in Memorial Coliseum. 

For complete news and updates on the Kentucky Gymnastics program, go to UKathletics.com. Breaking news, behind-the-scenes updates and more can be found on Twitter at @UKGymnastics and Facebook at Facebook.com/UKGymnastics.