The United States Gymnastics Federation P.O. Box 4699 Tucson, Arizona
USGF DIRECTORS REPORT FRAN-K l. BARE
Executive Director
M.G. will continue to r eport all areas of gymnastics both in this country and abroad. Mr. Sundby predicts he will maintain a 10 issue per year schedule and has already gone to press with the September 1%7 issue brin ging the time-sched ule right up to date_ Much could be said on behalf of Mr_ Hoppin g's great interest in American youth and amateur sports_ He has contributed significantly to swimming programs in our nation and the USG_F. wishes to publicly thank him for his interest in our sport and our program.
(SIU) and Jay Stovall (UA) .. . seems everywhere they went USGF Champ Dale Hardt was regarded as the best trampolinist anywhere . _ . This year the Student Games were conducted in Tokyo, and the team sent representative of the U. S.A. was selected by the A.A.U .. . . The F.LS_U_ (International Student Association) has just voted to transfer the franchise from the A.A.U. to those or ganizations in the United States representin g the Colleges and Universities.
News from Around the U.S.A. Modern Gymnast Affiliates with USGF The Modern Gymnast Magazine has formally affiliated with the U.S. Gymnastics Federation. Beginnin g with the October, 1967 issue, the well-known and highly regarded Magazine will become the Official Publication of the U.S_G_F . The U.S.G.F. received a grant from the New Jersey Committee, Inc., a non-profit Founda tion interested in assistin g sports and youth in the USA. Mr. Bruce Hopping, Chairman of the Foundation presented the USGF with a $10,000 donation in recognition of the Federation's contribution to the development of the sport. In turn, the U.S.G.F. has forward ed that exact amount, $10,000 to Mr_ Glenn Sundby of the Modern Gymnast Magazine in order to provide his excellent publication with much-needed fund s. The M.G. has been for many years, the voice of American Gymnastics. For more than ten years this beau tiful publication has contributed to the technical knowledge and general information of everyone involved in the sport. The fund s now being provided will enable the Magazine to continue its efforts on behalf of amateur gymnastics in our nation. It is important to note that the U.S_ Gymnastics Federation has expressed to Mr_ Sundby that we do not desire to influence his Editorial policy which we have endorsed for the past five years, but that rather we look forward to this affiliation as a means of aiding this worthwhile publication. The
Memphis Gymnastic Association President Dave Ransom, indicates considerable interest in preparations for the 1968 U.S.G.F. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS __ . farther to the South.. . Mr_ Fill Hendrix, President of the newly formed GYMNASTICS TEACHERS ASSOCIATION OF TEXAS, writes that the GTAT is working toward s adoption of a Statewide age group program _ __ by the way Jamille Ashmore is back once again as varsity gymnastics coach at the University of Texas_ News is out that two great Eastern clinics are set for Thanksgiving weekend . . . one at Springfield College . .. where rumor has it they will host more than 1,000 participants and then another large event is set for the Phillie area, same weekend. _ _ Bill Meade, recently named Manager of the 1968 Olympic Gymnastic team and his wife, Joan are proud parents of a new addition in Patti-Jean Meade, a boun cing baby girl ... Gene Wettstone at P enn_ State University has the most experienced coachin g assistants around . ... and the largest number . . . seems Gene will have Greg Weiss ( Olympian ), Tom Seward, and Gar O'Quinn (Olympian ) around as graduate students for a while... speaking of graduate assistants . . _ The University of Illinois' team will have the serv ices of Jim Curzi, former great gymnast from Michigan State University as assistant coach . . . and Southern Illinois' Bill Meade will be aided by Rick Tucker _ .. Glenn Wilson, coach at the University of Arizona just returned from three weeks in Germany and several trampoline exhibitions with Dale Hardt
Special Notice (Change of Date) CONGRESS THIRD ANNUAL CONGRESS OF AMERICAN GYMNASTICS COACHES ... Prom路Sheraton Hotel-October 21 路22, 1967 Kansas, City Missouri The 1967 Gymnastics Congress is rescheduled for October 21-22- the reason for changing the dates is to accommodate and facilitate the appearance of one or more representatives of the F.I.G. This will afford our administrators and coaches and judges the chance to learn first hand the deductions, rating and judging methods as they are to be used for Mexico City in 1968. SESSIONS ARE SCHEDULED ON THE F.I.G.... HOW IT WORKS, IS FINANCED, WAS FORMED .. . AND THE SPECIAL SESSIONS ON JUDGING AND TRAINING OF JUDGES AND REFEREES IN GYMNASTICS . .. DON'T MISS THIS YEAR'S CONGRESS . _ . be there to take in all the sessions and meet the members of the F.I.G. who have promised to attend and take part in bringing more up-to-date gymnastics information to American gymnastics enthusiasts. For Hotel reservations send your name and date of arrival to: Mr. Howard Tinker, Prom-Sheraton Hotel, 6th and Main, Kansas City, Missouri. (Include $10.00 registration fee to USGF, which covers banquet, breakfast and party)
Mr. Bruce Hopping presents $10,000 check to Frank Bare & Glenn Sundby ANGELES AWARDS A new gymnastic shield award is now available from Angelus Advertising Specialties in Hollywood. This new Award is in the $1.25 price range and made of castite with gold and silver leaf finishing that is truly beautiful . Now even the smallest meets can make use of these emblematic trophies. Molds are made and we are in production on all 16 Gymnastic Figures. The Standard and Elite sizes will also carry the new gold and silver leaf fini.s h which is an entirely new concept in trophy design. This outstanding new finish is sure to please the most discriminating buyer and recipient. The manufacture is an eighteen year old firm with a well established reputation and they guarantee that all deliveries will will be made. Take advantage of these beautiful trophies for your next meet. (See ad in this edition of the MG and send your orders direct to that address.)
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