Team were sent out eight weeks prior to Congress to all coaches who qualified athletes for the McDonalds Championships of the USA. The 1983 Men's USGF Coach of the Year is Francis Allen, University of Nebraska. The 1983 Rhythmic Coach of the Year was Zina Miranov, Detroit Metros. In addition, the USGFwanted to recognize four individuals for outstanding service and dedication to the development of the sport of gymnastics. The recipients of the 1983 USGF Service Awards are Phil Caboy, Sr., Robert Cowen, Delene Darst and Dr. Gerald George. Several of our exhibitors, Advance Athletic Equipment, AMF, Bayly, Martin & Fay, GMR, ].R Stevens Association, and Playful Parenting donated gifts that were awarded by a drawing at the Banquet. The grand prize, the 1983 Datsun Pulsar went to Robin Ruegg. "Look out Minneapolis, Here comes the judge" in a shiny new Pulsar!
Judging
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he Elite Judging Clinic consisted of two parts: The optional session, conducted by Jackie Fie, consisted of a film analysis of the USA/Soviet Union competitiOn, from April '83 and comparative studies of Bonus Parts (OV/ RV/ Risk). The compulsory session was conducted by Delene Darst and included practical judging from films. Cheryl Grace conducted a session incorporating questions and answers on various aspects of women's judging. Bill Roetzheim and Ted Muzyczko conducted a Men'sJudging Symposium. Their topics covered awarding points for RO.v. , the new NCAA rule (where a total of one full point is awarded for RO.v. in finals) , discussion and interpretation.
Who would have elier thought that by going to tbe USGF Congress you could chive bome in a brand new car? Robin Rueg,g didn't, but she was tbe lucky ll'inneroja 1983 Datsun PulsarcourtesJl(~rtbe Nissal1 COIporatiol1. Robin bails from Minneapolis, Minl1. (Pboto by Mike Botkin)
Awards This year the Awards Banquet was a highlight of Congress. The dais was set with the 1983 Athletes of the Year, members of the 1983 Artistic World Championship Team, Congressman Stan Parris and Chic Johnson, master of ceremonies. Congressman Parris, of Virginia, made the presentations of the Athlete of the Year. ll1is year, eight weeks prior to Congress, ballots were sent out to all athletes who competed in the 1983 McDonalds Championships of the USA, to vote for one of the athletes who had made the National Team. In Mens Artistic, Womens Artistic and Rhythmic Gymnastics. The 1983 USGF Artistic Athletes of the Year are Julianne McNamara for women and Mitch Gaylord for men. The Rhythmic 1983 Athlete of the Year is Michelle Berube.
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Gymnasts Of The Year, 1983 Julianne McNamara- Women Mitch Gaylord-Men Michelle Berube-Rhythmic The Artistic Coaches of the Year were also chosen by their peers. With the Women's Elite Coaches' Association coordinating the selection procedure, the 1983 Women's Coach of the Year went to Bill and Donna Strauss, from the Parkettes of Allentown, Pennsylvania. For the Men's Award, ballots to vote for one of the Coaches of a 1983 Men's National
Francis Allen isn't looking towards tbe beavens for Divine gUidance, but he is demonstrating technique during his session. (photo by Dave Black) USGF GYMNASTICS NOV'/DEC. 1983