J. Bauman

Retired trampolinist based in Union County, New Jersey, United States

I have been involved in sports for as long as I can remember. I was introduced to gymnastics at an early age. After attending classes and pre-team practices for several years, I began training in trampoline and tumbling. I competed for eight years in double mini trampoline, individual, and synchronized trampoline, eventually closing my career as a junior elite athlete when I left the sport at the age of fifteen. 

In high school, I competed as an artistic gymnast until I was seventeen. Additionally, I competed in track and field in short sprints, high hurdles, javelin, and jumps. At eighteen, I went on to compete as a collegiate high, long, and triple jumper.
 

At the age of 23, I returned to the world of trampoline for another two seasons and competed nationally as an open level trampoline athlete. During this time, I also joined my community college co-ed cheer program where I specialized in tumbling but also stood in as a main base, side base, and backspot.

More recently, I have expanded my background as an athlete to Olympic weightlifting, acroyoga, and bouldering. Outside of sports, I have strong roots in music, theatre, and performance and love bringing life and emotion to the stage.

Training and Experience:

Vocal Performance (Alto, Tenor)- 18 Years
Trampoline and Tumbling (Individual, Synchronized, Double Mini)- 17 Years
Artistic Gymnastics (Floor, Vault)- 5 Years
Track and Field (Short Sprints, Hurdles, Jumps, Throws)- 4 Years
Traditional and Musical Theatre- 4 Years
Olympic Weightlifting- 7 Years
CrossFit- 2 Years
Bouldering- 2 Years
Cheerleading (Tumbling, Base, Back Spot)- 6 years
Acroyoga- 6 year