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A Monumental Bronze For The 1996 Olympics
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Flair Across America
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Business USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair:landy Knapp; President: Kalhy lcanlon; President Emeri· tus: Mike Donohue; Amaleur Athletic Union: lIon Alkinson; American Sokol Organization:Jerry Milon; American Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katt; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Caoches for Men: AbieGrossleld; National Association of Collegiate Gym· nastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; NationalCollegiate Athletic Association:JaneBeNs, LouBurkel; National Federation of State High School Associations:lusan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Horry Bierke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kale Fober·Hickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: lu,ie DITullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite (oaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Peler Kormann; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's GymnDstics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics (oQches Association: Morc Yancey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics ~eration : Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Associo,n of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics Notional Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Guro; Women's: Jim Archer, Julia Thompson·Arel,; Rhythmic: Alia Ivirsky, Ule Alt· Corberry Athlete's Advisory Council: Wendy Hilliard, choir; Chris Waller, vice choir; Kristen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Tanya Service Choplin, Dione "Dee" Fosler, Karyn Lyon Glover, PelerVidmar, Conrod Voorsonger; USOC Athlete Representative: Michelle Ousserre.
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Administration USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics
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Selection Procedures 1996 Men's Olympic Team Selection Procedures 1996 Women's Olympic Team Selection Procedures 1996 Rhythmic Olympic Team Selection Procedures Women's 1996 Individual World Championships Selection Procedures Men's Selection Procedures 1996 Individual Event World Championships
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A Monumental Bronze for the 1996 Olympics
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ymnastics in America is about to be helped by an unexpe cted benefactor. His name is Richard MacDonald. One of America's foremost sculptors, he is the most collected contemporary figurative bronze sculptor at work today.
Olympics in A tlanta. It will be the subject of countless newspaper and magazine articles and is likely to be shown on television. Flair's central location among several Olympic venues ensures that people who come to Atlanta for the Games will see it. The recently completed clay sculpture of the gymnast will be cast into a 22-foot bronze monument that will be installed next July in Georgia International Plaza between the Omni Arena, Georgia World Congress Center, and the Georgia Dome, Where the gymnastics competition will take place. Georgia International Plaza covers an area of more than 9,000 square feet and will incorporate 27 glass spires, 70 feet tall. The area immediately surrounding Flair Across America will itself be a plaza and will be made of stone. There will be a water element, lighting, and seating. Exciting as that prospect is, there is one other that is just as thrilling. The gymnast sculpture will travel across the country in much the same way as the Olympic flame-hence the name: "Flair Across America." Next June, the monument will be loaded onto a truck in San Francisco and then driven across the country to
MacDonald is creating a 22-foot high, heroic bronze monument called "Flair Across America" that will be permanently installed in Atlanta just before the beginning of the 1996 Olympic Games. Based on the Kurt Thomas flair, the monument is one of a gymnast performing the flair, not on a pommel, but on a ring. The action is the same but the symbolism is different. While the pommel would represent gymnastics only, the ring represents the unity of mankind-people coming together from all over the world to participate as one. Mr. MacDonald is not new to sport. "I was a sports illustrator in New York for many years and covered a lot of OlympicS," he said. "It just so happens that from one of the paintings I created for the 1984 Olympics, I did the sculpture of a gymnast. And in doing that, I used the Kurt Thomas flair, not necessarily as the essence of the sculpture but as an idea using gymnastics to show the spirit of the human being-the determination, the excellence, and everything that goes into it." Flair Across America celebrates the triumph of the human spirit and represents the dedication, tenacity, and determination it has taken for the gymnast to get where he or she is-to have become an Olympic gymnast! Again, the symbolism is much broader. The same pursuit of excellence is required of all sports in the Olympics. The qualities represented by the gymnast in the sculpture are the sam e as those "The Gymnast" required by the diver, swimmer, sprinter, high jumper, weight lifter-in fact, by all A MONUMENTAL BRONZE FOR THE 1996 OLYMPICS the athletes who will assemble in Atlanta in August 1996. The huge bronze sculpBY RICHARD MacDONALD ture is a tribute to them all. It is a reminder When athletes from around the world gather for the 1996 Summer Olympic Games in Atlanta, of Baron de Coubertin's belief, that the their detennination, struggle and endurance will be reflected in a monumental sculpture essence lies not in the victory but in the that is being independently undertaken by internationally known artist, Richard MacDonald. struggle. MacDonald's mission is to celebrate all that is best in humanihJ through his art. The 21 feet high heroic bronze, "The Gymnast", epitomizes the Olympic credo, Nevertheless, Flair Across America w ill "The essence lies not in the victory, but in the struggle." put gymnastics front and center at the December 1995 TECHNIQUE
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Atlanta. The 30- to 40-day tour will stop in as many as twenty cities. Millions of people who cannot go to Atlanta will be able to see this sculpture as it goes through their town. ''1' m very proud to be doing this sculpture," said MacDonald in
an appearance at the Northern California Gymnastics Congress in Santa Clara last September. "I was pushing this project and now everybody is pushing me. I'm very proud to be doing this not only for gymnastics but also for sports, mankind, and peace in the world that the Olympics engenders."
ceramic is broken away, revealing the bronze cast of the original sculpture. The final step is the "patina," or surface coloring of the bronze, through the use of various chemicals. In this stage, MacDonald uses a blow torch to create a variety of coloring that adds shine, depth, and individual character to each sculpture. The entire casting process takes a minimum of eight to ten weeks, and, says MacDonald, "One drop of water along the way can blow up the piece, forcing you to start all over again."
Because of the amount of detailed work that goes into making Because of the size of the sculpture, it will be cast in many parts the monument, the sculpture will cost about $1.5 million to create and then welded together. With its stainless steel infrastructure, and build, and the journey across the monument, including the America, another $1.2 million. ring, will weigh more than two The venue in Atlanta has already tons. The gymnast sculpture will travel across the been funded and the total cost is Although the purpose of the expected to be borne partly by country in much the same way as the Olympic sculpture is to pay tribute to the corporate sponsorship. Amerihuman qualities that apply to all can clubs and universities can flame-hence the name: "Flair Across America." sports, MacDonald does have a help defray the cost, however, special place in his heart for gymNext June, the monument will be loaded onto a by purchasing "maquettes," or nastics. For this reason, a portion small reproductions of the work truck in San Francisco and then driven across of the proceeds from the sale of in 1/8-, 1/4-, 1/3-, and Ij2-life the maquettes will be returned to size statues and busts that can be the country to Atlanta. regional branches of USA Gymplaced prominently in a club's nastics for their use in furthering gymnasium or university camthe sport and training aspiring T)US. The statues can testify to Je club's or university's commitment to gymnastics and other gymnasts. This in an additional incentive for those involved in the sport to support the project in any way they can. sports. Creating the monument for Olympic athletes and all to enjoy is a long and complex task. MacDonald follows a 4,000-year-old art known as the "lost wax process," which transforms the clay sculpture into bronze through a series of alternating positive and negative impressions.
For more information on Flair Across America and sculpture prices, contact the MacDonald Studio in Monterey, California at (408) 655-0424 or FA X (408) 655-0426.
The original clay sculpture is surrounded in rubber and then plaster. The latter is cured and becomes the negative containing all the details of the sculpture, but in reverse. Molten wax is poured in and out of the plaster mold until a hollow wax replica is created. A ceramic shell mold is then created around the wax and heated at very high temperature until the wax patterns melts away, or is "lost." The ceramic casting is a perfect negative impression of the original sculpture and is the mold into which molten bronze is poured to create the bronze sculpture. As the metal cools, the
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s a gymnastics coach who began coaching in a small program, I often found myself in the position of teaching new skills with which I had no prior experience. As the gymnasts in the program gained confidence and ability, it became a constant challenge to develop new drills and ways of teaching these skills. Although I knew many other coaches had good, well refined methods of teaching them, with the exception of the times I could find to go to clinics, there was no way to learn them. Technique magazine of_cn provided a good resource, but even after a few years in the sport, my library was pretty thin. Inevitably, I have constantly been "reinventing the wheel." I am sure many of you have also done this. Multimedia technology provides the perfect vehicle for education of gymnastics training techniques. The ability to simultaneously and easily go between text, graphics, animation, and video is the next best thing to hands on training. Man}' aspects of our sport do not lend themselves easily to text or two dimensional graphics. I often spend hours scanning through my videotapes and back issues of Technique, searching for a specific skill. It is a time consuming procedure which has a simple solution, a CD-ROM which has archives of text descriptions, animations of biomechanical diagrams, and video clips of skills and spot'ing techniques. In addition to the direct aspect of coaching techniques and methods, this CD will serve as a resource for the many other areas which impact on our indus-
try. There will be articles devoted to the business, medical and legal issues which impact on the development of a successful gymnastics program. I would ask gym owners, doctors and lawyers involved with gymnastics to contribute articles on these topics. I have had discussions with a number of other people interested in this idea, and have researched what it would take to compile such a CD-ROM. I am beginning the process of compiling this now, and am looking for contributors for a variety of needs. The CD will be compatible with Windows 3.1 (and higher). It will include 600 mg to 1G of text, graphics, animation, and video. I would like for this CD to represent a collective effort of the USA Gymnastics community; I am soliciting submissions for review in all of the areas detailed below, in the formats specified. Depending on how I compress the files (a kind of editorial decision) I will be able to include somewhere between 600 MB and 1 GB of information on the initial CD-ROM. I will be distributing this information in a 1:2:3 ratio; with approximately 100 MB dedicated to text, 200 to graphics and animation, 300 to video. The most important part of this project is up to you, the gymnastics community. I cannot compile the information if I don't have it. I need submissions for review in all areas. I would ask you to submit your material in the following manner: Please submit on 3.5" floppy disks, PC format, or videotape, VHS format; or uploaded to the December 1995
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Preschool-Graphical illustrations of preschool drill s tations , obstacle courses, and mat setups. Detailed lesson plans, with lesson and session objectives.
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Some notes on article form Follow the format of articles appearing in scientific journals such as Nature, Lancet, and Science. All articles should begin with a digest of approximately 100 words detailing the contents of the article. If a related video or graphics file is submitted, note it in a line directly under the digest. Citations and bibliographies should appear at the end of the article. When submitting ar ticles with related . avis , . bmps , etc., choose file names which indicate the connection and the topic. For example, a technical jock might submit four files on the same topic, titled Tkatchev . txt , T k a t c h e v . bmp , Tkatchev . jpg , and Tka tchev . avi . The. bmp f ile could contain a biomechanical diagram, the . j pg a photograph of the release, the. avi a video or animation of the skill. Please submit each related file onseparate 3.5" floppies, and carefully label each floppy. If you are submitting a VHS tape, similarly
label it carefully. Place your n ame, return address, and phone number on each floppy or video.
Final notes The development of this resource w ill take quite a bit of time. If you are interested in contributing, but don't have anything immediately available, don't panic. Your best bet is to contact me bye-mail, and we can work together to find a topic for you to develop. Even if every contributor takes two or tlu"ee topics, we w ill s till be short of our code of points, much less the business, medical and legal issues. There is plenty of room for everyone to make a good contribution to this project.
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On the other h and, if you already have material which you feel will be of value, feel free to submit it immediately. As I begin to accumulate data, I will be able, in future issues of Technique, to define areas in which we need further contribution. You may snail mail submissions to the USAG main office, USA Gymnastics Attn: CD-ROM Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, Indiana 46225
You may also e-mail me at GYMPHOENIX@aol . com I am looking forward to watching this project grow and develop with your help.
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Cumulative Advertising and Marketing Effect Over Time
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If you have a consistent percentage of your gross income dedicated to marketing efforts over time, the sum will eventually equal more than the parts!
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Improvements
Basic office equipment such a phones, computers, copiers, printers, mailing systems, fax machines, etc. are much more affordable to upgrade or purchase because the cost is spread out over many businesses.
Great Banking, Accounting, Insurance, Real Estate Relationships Over time, quick access to critical information or capital makes all the difference in expanding operations. Cultivate these relationships, because they can make an enormous difference in both your gross income and net profit.
Special Growth Opportunities Be alert to periodic situations which will present themselves over the life of any business. Examples might include the Olympics (existing or new sports give a boost to enrollment if you are ready), or rapid population growth in your area. As we were developing the WINGS Center in Boise, Idaho from 1991-1995, the population rise in Ada County was such that an economic "window of opportunity" existed that somewhat mitigated the risk of developing such a facility.
Possible Partnerships Consider partnerships with organizations such as YMCA's, City Parks and Recreation departments, and School Districts.
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As your programs become more established over time, you w ill have more opportunities to provide services to a variety of organizations. Be flexible to the Cumulative Investment in Facilities and Equipment Over Time pOSSibilities-try to avoid stereotyping public or non-profit orgaDuring the initial phases of developing a multi-purpose facility, nizations because they are run by people. People and positions you need to take on the mind-set that you are investing in this for change-you be the constant and will reap the benefits! the next 5-10 years. You will probably need to keep your personal expenses at a minimum during this time to keep your sanity. Over author information time, though, this investment in facilities and equipment gains value because it becomes more expensive for others to duplicate Sahlein is the owner of a 35,000 square foot multi-purpose facility what you have to offer. that combines gymnastics, preschool motor fitness, swimming, dance,
Long-Term Reputation of Your Business One of the Hallmarks of a solid business is to see the second and third generations of customers' families walk through your doors and partake of your services. This reputation alone is w orth tens of thousands of dollars to you each year, and gets more valuable over time. Guard this reputation like GOLD. Make sure your staff understands the long-term value of reputation as well.
cheerleading, self defense, indoor rock climbing, indoor playground and party center, miniature golf, and more. He is the founder of the Association of Children's Fitness Facilities (AOCFF), which offers consulting seminars and mail order programs for companies who w ish to expand their program offerings. Membership in AOCFF can help anticipate and avoid some of the problems that come with rapid growth and expansion. He has been in the gymnastics business for 25 years. Frank can be reached at (208) 276- 3641, or AOCFF, 1875 Century Way, Boise, ID 83709.
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nient subway station located at Copley Place, connecting to AMTRAK and Logan International Airport. The Marriott features 1.147 guestrooms and suites, indoor pool, health club with exercise room, whirlpool, saunas, and game room. Hotel restaurants include Gourmeli's, an upscale family restaurant and Bello Mondo, featuring the finest in Northern Italian cuisine. For a great place to watch sports and enjoy the best burgers in Boston, try Champions, The American Sports Bar. Reservations: 617-236-3800 Cut-off date: June 6 Rates: $125 for single/double, $10 for each additional person The Copley Plaza, A Wyndham Hotel
THE FACTS Host City: Boston, Mass. Congress Dates: Pre-Congress Sessions· June 27 Congress Sessions' June 28-30 Post Congress Sessions· July 1 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials· June 25--30 Artistic Trials· June 27-30 Rhythmic Trials . June 25--26
CONGRESS RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES This information will be announced at a later date. No pre-registration after July 24. After July 24, you must register on-site.
CONGRESS HOTELS The Copley Connection isa jointventure of world class hotels and an outstanding shopping facility. The Westin Hotel Copley Place, the Boston Marriott Copley Place, and The Copley Place Shopping Galleries are all under one roof. For the 1996 USA Gymnastics Congress, these two hotels will be joined by the adjacent Copley Plaza to house Congress attendees. The Congress sessions will be conducted at the Hynes Convention Center that is connected directly to the Copley Place Shopping Galleries.
The Westin Hotel, Copley Place Boston 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass. 02116-5798 The contemporary Westin Hotel, Copley Place Boston is located in the city's charming and fashionable back bay, considered to be Boston's finest location. The hotel is linked via skybridge to the upscale Copley Place Shopping Galleries, the new Prudential Center Fashion Court, and the Hynes Convention Center. Eight hundred newly renovated guestrooms and suites offer breathtaking views of Boston. Sample some of Boston's favorite restaurants within the Westin Hotel. Enjoy Turner Fisheries Bar &Restaurant, known for its outstanding fresh seafood and New England's number one, award winning clam chowder. Reservations: Central reservations: 800-228-3000; Direct reservations: 617-262-9600
138 St. James Avenue, Boston, Mass. 02116-5071 The Copley Plaza, affectionately known as the "Grande Dame " of Boston is also located in the historic Back Bay. Recent restoration has returned this majestic hotel to its original grandeur. Featuring 373 beautifully appointed guest rooms and suites furnished with period antiques, Concierge, Cristaldi 's Beauty Salon, and an on-site fitness center. Enjoy gourmet New England fare at its finest in the sophisticated Plaza Dining Room or Copley's Restaurant for the best steak in town. Reservations: 800-822-4200 Cut-off date: May 26 Rates: $149 for single/double When making reservations, USA GymnastiCS is listed in the hotel reservation systems as "USA Gym Congress"
Cut-off date: May 31 Rates: $129 for Single/double Boston Marriott, Copley Place 110 Huntington Avenue, Boston, Mass. 02116 At Copley Place, in the heart of Boston's Back Bay area, the Boston Marriott is linked to the Hyne'sConvention Center. There is a conve-
CONGRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Congress Registration forms, Congress "Add-on" information and forms, and the tentative Congress Schedule will be included in the December issue of Technique magazine.
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PRESENTATIONS The biggest and the best! Watch Technique for more specific information on the Congress schedule, presenters, and topics. Sessions will be conducted at the beautiful John B. Hyne's Convention Center. The Hynes will provide a modern, elegant, highly flexible environment for the annual Congress. Sessions will feature informative speakers discussing club business, technique and sport science, preschool/developmental, judges training, and other areas of interest. Sessions will also include men's women's, and rhythmiC areas.
EXHIBITION HALL The Exhibit Hall, located in the Hyne's Convention Center, will provide Congress attendees with the opportunity to see the latest and the best in equipment, apparel, and services.
1996 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS America's top gymnasts will be ma ing magic June 25-30 during the 199 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trialsin Boston. This nationally televised competition will determine which gymnastics hopefuls are going to compete in Atlanta . It promises to be a week of drama passion, and perfection. A week to remember and you can experience the excitement. All of itlive and in person. You'll want to attend and see, firsthand, some of the most important Artistic and Rhythmic competitions in a gymnast's life.
PRIORITY SEATING Right now, tickets for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Tria ls-Gymnastics have never been more affordable and available. Priority seating was introduced for USA Gymnastics members at the 1995 Congress in New Orleans. This offer has been extended until February 1. 1996 exclusively for USAG members planning on attending the 1996 Congress in Boston. Order now because once the block sellsout, this offer ends. The earlier you do, the better chance you'll have gettin the seats you want. Use the forms on the next page to order your tickets for the 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics.
1996 Congress ARTISTIC TRIALS June 27-30 For tickets, please make your check(s) payable to the FleetCenter, tear out your completed order form and mail to:
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The 1996 U.S. Olympic Trials-Gymnastics is offered by USA Gymnastics and the Massachusetts Sports Partnership.
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Provide general and sport-specific information critical for entry level gymnastics coaches and instructors. Offer program components that are cost efficient, flexible, and easy to implement and administer. Develop a recognition system to acknowledge participation and program achievements. Provide a general program for coaches and instructors of all gymnastics diSciplines.
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he following descriptions represent the requirements for Level I accreditation. Coaches and administrators are reminded that these components represent minimum standards and should not be viewed as definitive recognition of anyone coach's competence, experience, effectiveness, or limitations.
Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide This text offers basic information relative to teaching sports in general and basic coaching principles for gymnastics coaches. Philosophy, communication, class organization, and development of lesson plans, are just a few areas covered in this text. The coach is required to read the book, complete a multiple choice examination, and return the test with a $5 processing fee to USA Gymnastics.
Applicants must complete and pass the test PRIOR to attending the KAT Workshop. This text offers basic information relative to teaching sports in general and basic coaching principles for gymnastics coache,/ Philosophy, communication, class organization, and development of lesson plans, are just a few areas covered in this text. The coach is required to read the book, complete a multiple choice examination, and return the test with a $5 processing fee to USA Gymnastics. Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide, 1992 USAG/ ASEP, 80 pp. #3608 $8.95
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Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide, 1992 USAG/ ASEP, 80 pp . #3608 $8.95
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Enhance the status of preschool gymnastics programs in gymnastics clubs, YMCA's, daycare's, etc.
Sequential Gymnastics II This book represents the gymnastics skill specific portion. Skills are presented in a progressive order and are grouped according to movement categories. The coach is required to read the book, complete a multiple choice examination, and return the test with a $5 processing fee to USA Gymnastics. Sequential Gymnastics II, 1992 Hacker et at 108 pp. #3604 $13.00
Establish requirements for accreditation to help identify competent preschool teachers. Provide appropriate information regarding preschool gymnastics teaching. Standardize preschool gymnastics teaching throughout the United States. Provide resources, instructional materials, and assistance for preschool teachers.
Levell Video Clinic This three-hour clinic is conducted by a Level I Video Clinic Instructor and given at various sites nationwide. A workbook is provided. No test is required -the coach completes the application form which is Signed by the instructor and returned to USA Gymnastics.
NOTE: These components may be completed in any order. One recognition certificate will be sent upon successful completion of all three components.
Preschool Class Observation Four (4) class observation forms must be completed PRIOR tr the Workshop and sent to USAG before attending the KA'l Workshop. A maximum of two classes may be observed from your home gym. Observation forms are frequently published in Technique or may be requested by calling 317-237-5050 ext. 237. An additional, four (4) class observation forms must be com-
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pIe ted and sent to USAG AFTER attending the KAT Workshop . A maximum of two classes may be observed from your home gym. NOTE : Must be at least 16 to attend KAT Workshop
BENEFITS OF LEVEL I ACCREDITATION Each teach er who successfully completes all of the KAT Prerequisites and Coursework will receive the following:
KAT Workshop This 8-10 hour workshop focuses on preschool teacher education. The workshop covers philosophy, safety, lesson planning, class m anagement, skills and progressions, and much more! The workshop involves lecture, discussion, exchange of ideas, group work, and features a companion video to analyze. A closed-book examin ation is given. Course schedules are published in Technique and can be requested from USA Gymnastics. All participants must pre-register.
KAT Certificate Kinder Connection Newsletter (3 year subscription)
Press Release (sent to local newspaper)
COMPLIMENTS 1'0 PDP ACCREDITATION CPR Certification (PPD I & II)
A copy of your valid CPR (infant/ child) and First Aid card are required. The copies m ay be sent to USAG or brought to the KAT Workshop.
First Aid training/ certification (PPD I & II) Continuing education - in-service workshops, clinics, workshops, training camps, seminars, etc. Other certifications-strength and conditioning, aerobics, cheerleading, etc.
Pro Member - $140 Non-Member - $160
University degree programs
PDP Level II Accreditation Upon successful completion of all of the following components, the coach is entered into the USA Gymnastics coaching database
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from the National Office. Upon completion, send the test to USA Gymnastics with a $5 processing fee.
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Month January February May May June September September October .-.. October TBD TBD
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Location Stroudsburg, Pa. Santa Clarita, Calif. Dyer, Ind. Texas Boston, Mass. Seattle, Wa. San Jose, Calif. Boxboro, MA TB1J TBD TBD
The Technique Training Guides for men's and for women's gymnastics Event/Club su pply the recreational and competiInternational Gymnastics School Camp tive coach with information regardFun & Fit Gymnastics ing skill training, conditioning, and flexibility necessary for preparation Patti's All American Gymnastics of the intermediate to advanced level Region III Congress gymnasts. Completion of this comNational Congress (2 workshops) ponent for men's and women 's coaches requires successful compleRegion II Congress tion of a multiple choice exam (M or Region I Congress W). Upon completion, send the test Region VII Congress _-- - -- _ _ _ I-- to USA Gymnastics with a $5 proRegion VI Congress cessing fee. Revion IV Technique Guide to Women's Training Revion V USAG,1993
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PDP Levell Accreditation PDP Level I Accreditation is a prerequisite for PDP Level II Accreditation.
USAG Professional Membership Safety Certification USA Gymnastics Safety Certification courses are offered nationwide. Course sch edules are published in Technique magazine and can be requested from the National Office.
Technique Guide to Men 's Training USAG,1993 #3634 $25.00
NOTE: Attaining Level II Accreditation is a one-time effort. In order to maintain" active" vs. "inactive" status, the coach must maintain those components which have renewal requirements (membership, safety certification) .
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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP} SCHEMATIC DIAGRAM OF COMPONENTS Level II Experience Verification Form
ASEP Coaching Principles Course This 8-hour course focuses on information about basic coaching principles. USA Gymnastics sponsors courses nationwide. Coaches should provide USA Gymnastics with a photocopy of their ASEP certificate in order to be entered into the USAG database. Course schedules are published in Technique and can be requested from the USA Gymnastics or by contacting Julia Quick at ASEP (1-800747-5698).
Technique Guide to Training Examination
J.D. Compulsory Examination Infant/child CPR and Basic First Aid
ASEP Coaches Examination
PDP Level I Video Clinic
KAT Workshop Participation! Examination
Safety Certification
Sequential Gymnastics II Examination
8 class observations: 4 prior and 4 after the Workshop
USAG Professional Membership
Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide Examination
Prerequisite: Rookie Coaches Examination
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PDP Level I
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Experience Verification Form Basic information regarding previous and current coaching experience is obtained through a questionnaire. This requires verification by current or past employers or supervisors and a listing of at least three professional references. This form is periodically published in Technique.
Junior Olympic Compulsory Examination This written examination evaluates familiarity with the competitive program. Similar to the examinations for judges' certification, this exam focuses on understanding the progran1 requirements, compulsory exercise content, and judging concerns-from a coach's point of view . Men's, Women's, or Rhythmic Test forms can be requested
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Registration Deadline January 15, 1995 Sub-total Safety Course - Friday, 1/26 $75 Pro Member $100 Non-Member KAT Workshop - Saturday & Sunday, 1/27-28 $140 Pro Member $160 Non-Member Option 1 - Lodging (Fri.) & Breakfast (Sat.) $25 Option 2 - Lodging (Sat.) & food (Sat. & Sun.) $75 Option 3 - Food (Sat. & Sun.) $50
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The Third annual USAG National GymFest "Cirque de Gymnastique" took place in Carmel, Ind ., October 26-29. For those who are unfamiliar with General Gymnastics (GG) and the GymFest concept, it is a gymnastics activity which is a noncompetitive opportunity for clubs and organizations to come together to perform gymnastics displays in a fun, educational, and social setting.
Nine gymnastics groups and three special guest groups participated in the 1995 GymFest, including Brown's Gymnastics (Ind.), Milwaukee Turners (Wis.), N .E. School of Dance (Ind.), Rhythmi< Illusions (Ohio), Watkins' Gymnastics Exhibition Team (Pa.), The Gymnastics Company (Mich.), USA Gymnastics Rhythmic National Group Team (I1l.), American Sokol (Texas and I1l.), Performers Edge Company (Ind.), The Rhy thmic Edge (Ind.), The Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders (Ind.), and The Indiana Pacemates (Ind.) .
In General Gymnastics, all ages are encouraged to participate-preschool through seniors, all levels of ability are encouraged to participate-novice to elite, social and group interaction opportunities are an integral part of the experience, and participants receive participation certificates and groups receive recognition for attention to theme, Spirit of the GymFest, use of music, costuming, etc. The general format for the GymFest is each club prepares a choreographed exhibition to music that should not exceed 10 minutes. Several gymnastics clubs now emphasize their display groups over (or in addition to) the competitive programs. More opportunities are being created for these groups to get together. In 1996, USA Gymnastics will form a national GG committee to promote and encourage the growth of GG activities.
Over 230 individuals performed in the various GymFest displays, performances, and workshops. The highlight of this year's GymFest was the Finale Performanceconducted as a 20 minute Indianapolis Colt's Football Organization pre-game show at the RCA Dome. The Finale included 148 performers showing tumbling, gymnastics-dance, rhythmic gymnastics, and other general gymnastics activities. The Finale performers inc! uded children, youths, and adults (parents, coaches, and the Indianapolis Colt's Cheerleaders). GG activities trul y represent sport for all-the traditional American model of the children on the floor performing with Mom and Dad in the stands watching perhaps is not the best way to enjoy GG. general gymnastics everyone is encouraged all to take an active part and enjoy the physical, psychological, and social benefits.
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GymFest recognition awards. This year the Watkins' Gymnastics Exhibition Team received the "Spirit of the GymFest" award for attention to theme, adherence to the GG philosophy, and involvement of participants from broad age ranges. Regarding technical precision and performance, the USA Rhythmic National Group Team was the obvious audience favorite, followed by the Indianapolis Colt's Cheerleaders and The Gymnastics Company. Regardless of level of technical gymnastics performance, all of the groups showed qualities deserving recognition for a job well done.
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Director / choreographer for the Finale was local host Ron Morgan, of The Performer's Edge School of Dance and Theatrical Training. Paula Hilliker assisted Morgan with choreography and rehearsals. Similar to gymnastics competitions, 1995 GymFest participants paid a $39 entry fee to help cover basic costs. They got a lot for their money! Each GymFest participant received a 1995 GymFest Credential, GymFest T-shirt, and a participant certificate. Each club received a participation plaque. All groups participated in the march-in for the Opening Ceremonies and were the guests of the Local Organizing Committee for the Opening Ceremony performances and a pizza party. Training time included one general practice session and another that was "critiqued" by general gymnastics experts to provide feedback to each Group Leader. Finale and Gala participants had three rehearsals of about two hours each. Participants attended three onehour workshops. These included a " hip_hop" dance class by Colt's Cheerleader Choreographer Ron Morgan, a rhythmic gymnastics "experience" by the USA National Group Team members, and a session by the Sokols on marching and GG games.
During the GymFest weekend, USAG staff members had discussions regarding hosting the 1997 GymFest in a U.S. resort location. It was suggested to invite general Gymnastics clubs from North, Central and South America as well as a few special guest clubs from other countries.
All groups at the 1995 GymFest were eligible to perform in three different public performances including a first showing on Friday eve n i n g, the GymFest Gala (Saturday evening), and the Finale on Sunday. Although groups receive no scores or ranking, they are eligible for s p ec ial
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Discriminate in the provision of resources or opportunities to any member or prospective member on the basis of race, sex, creed, sexual orientation, age, national origin or mental or physical disability.
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Attempt to intimidate, embarrass or improperly influence any individual responsible for judging or administering a competition.
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Engage in w1ethical or illegal business practices directed toward another member, including but not limited to the dissemination of false or misleading information about a member, the misappropriation of valuable property such as mailing lists, the imposition of onerous non-competition provisions in employment agreements or the initiation by a professional member of direct solicitations encouraging athlete members to relocate from the club of the professional member's most recent prior employer.
I. Introduction The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in all aspec ts of gymnastics. USA Gymnastics grants the privilege of membership to individuals and organizations committed to that mission. The privilege of membership may, therefore, be withdrawn by USA Gymnastics at any time where USA Gymnastics determines a member's conduct is inconsistent with the mission of the organization or the best interest of the sport and those who participate in it.
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In order to assist all m embers to better serve the interests of those who participate in gymnastics, USA Gymnastics has adopted the Ethical Code which follows. This Code is not intended to establish a set of rules that will, by inclusion or exclusion, prescribe the appropriate behavior for USA Gymn astics' members in every aspect of their participation in the sport. Rather, the Code offers general principles to guide the conduct, of all USA Gymnmastics m embers (including employees and agents of USA Gymnastics) and the judicious appraisal of conduct, in situations that have ethical implications. This Code cannot further ethical conduct in the sport of gymnastics; that can only come from the personal commitment of the participants in the sport to behave ethically. This Code is offered instead to guide and to affirm the will of all of USA Gymnastics' members to safeguard the best interests of the sport by acting ethically at all times.
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II. Elements of the Code A.
Members of USA Gymnastics are charged with the responsibility for contributing to an environment which makes participation in the sport a positive and rewarding experience. In order to achieve that result, each professional member has a special obligation to make decisions based on the best interest of the athlete. It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to:
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Fail to follow the safety guidelines established by USA Gymnastics, or otherwise knowingly subject a participant to unreasonable physical or emotional risk. Engage in unfair play including, in particular, attempting to injure, disable or intentionally interfere with the preparation of a competitor. Engage in conduct toward another participant in the sport which is abusive. USA Gymnastics recognizes that the process for training and motivating athletes will vary with each coach and each a thlete, but it is nevertheless incumbent on everyone involved in the sport to support
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Restrict the ability of a member to qualify for or participate in competition because of the member's association with a particular organization or individual or because of that member's race, sex, creed, sexual orientation, age, national origin or mental or physical disability.
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Participate as a judge, coach, athlete or administrator in any activity where that judge, coach or athlete is inadequately prepared, unable to participate or fails to participa te to the best of his or her ability .
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Engage in behavior which is so disorderly or inappropriate as to interfere with the orderly conduct of the activity or other members' participation in, or enjoyment of, the activity.
Loyalty A member of USA Gymnastics has a duty of loyalty to the sport of gymnastics and the rules and regulations which govern it. It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to :
Participant Relationships
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Participation Any USA Gymnastics' ac tivity or event should be open to any member properly qualified under the rules of that activity or event, and every member participating in a USA Gymnastics' activity or event has an obligation to participate to the best of their abilities. It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to:
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Knowingly misrepresent the policies or actions of USA Gymnastics or its authorized representatives.
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Fail to resort in the first instance to the established procedures for challenging a competitive result, contesting a team selection decision, complaining about the conduct of another member, or attempting to reverse a policy adopted by USA Gymnastics.
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Breach the duty to maintain appropriately established confidences of USA Gymnastics or its members.
Communication Members of USA Gynmastics have a duty to communicate honestly and openly with the organization and its members. It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to: 1.
Misrepresent competitive achievements, professional qualifications, education, experience, eligibility, criminal record or affiliations.
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Withhold fro m athlete members information or resources likely to enhance the athletes' enjoyment of the sport or reduce their risk of injury or illness. Fail to consult w ith or inform full y the athlete or the athlete's parents about opportunities made available to the athlete involving competition s, commercial ac tivi ties or recognition.
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Misrepresent the nature or extent of an injury in order to decline an invitation to participate in or w ithdraw from a competition assignment, training camp or other similar activity.
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Misrepresent the nature or extent of an injury in order to participate in (or cause an athlete to participate in) a competition, training camp or other similar activity w h en su ch participation is inconsistent w ith the appropriate medical response to the injury.
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Professional and Athletic Development Members of USA Gymnastics should strive to increase their level of proficiency and skill. To fulfill this obligation professional members sho uld : 1.
Participate in continuing education programs like the safety certification and professional development programs made available by USA Gymnastics.
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Remain current on safety, health and training d evelopments relevant to the sport and seek advice and counsel of colleagues and experts w hen ever such consultation is in the best interests of the athlete.
I. Conflict of Interest
Members of USA Gymnastics are responsible for avoiding both actual and perceived conflicts of interest in the conduct of business on behalf of the organization. It is inconsistent with this obligation for an y member to:
Members of USA Gymnastics must ensure that the sport is conducted in an environment free of drug or alcohol abuse. It is inconsistent with this obligation for any member to :
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Use, or be perceived as using, USA Gymnastics' properties, services, opportunities, authority or influence to gain private ben efit.
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Assist or condone any competing athlete's use of a drug barmed by the International Olympic Committee, United States Olympic Committee, Federation Internationale de Gymnastique, USA Gymnastics, or National Collegiate Athletic Association, or, in the case of athlete members, to use such drugs or refuse to submit to properly conducted drug tests administered by one of those organizations.
Fail, as an employee, director, officer or committee member of USA Gymnastics, to complete an annual conflict of interest of form, or fail to complete that form accurately.
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Incur expenses in furtherance of USA Gymnastics' busin ess which are unreasonable, unnecessary, or unsubstantiated.
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Participate in the deliberation or decision making p rocess about any issue for w hich the member h as a direct financial interest.
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Provide alcohol to, or condone the use of alcohol by, minors, abuse alcohol in the presence of athlete m embers or at USA Gymnastics' activities or, in the case of athlete members, consume alcoholic beverages while a minor.
F. Criminal Conduct Members of USA Gymnastics are expected to comply with all applicable criminal codes. This obligation is violated by any member w ho has been convicted of or h as entered a plea of guilty or no contest to a criminal charge or indictment involving sexual misconduct, child abuse, or conduct that is a violation of a law specifically design ed to protect minors, and, depending on the n ature of the crime, may be violated by any member w ho has been conv icted of or h as entered a plea of guilty or no contest to any felony charge or indictment involving conduct other than that sp ecifically described above. G. Sexual Misconduct Professional Members of USA Gymnastics must protect the integrity of the sport and the interests of the athletes they serve by avoiding sexual relationships with athletes except w here the capacity and quality of the athlete's consent to enter that relationship is beyond question. It is inconsistent with this obligation for an y member to: 1.
Solicit or engage in sexual relations w ith any minor.
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Engage in any behavior that utilizes the influence of a professional member's position as coach, judge or administrator to encourage sexu al relations w ith an athlete.
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III. Enforcement of Code Compliance with this Code depends primarily upon understanding and voluntary compliance, secondarily upon reinforcement by p eers, and, when n ecessary, upon enforcement through diSCiplinary action. Any individual who believes that a member of USA Gymnastics h as failed to m eet his or h er obligations under this Code is, under all but the most egregious circumstances, encouraged to first address that concern directly to that member. If that action does not result in a satisfactor y resolution, the individual may file a written complaint with the President, program director or other appropriate staff m ember of USA Gymnastics. That complaint must be signed and must state specifically the n ature of the alleged misconduct. Upon review of the complaint and, w h ere appropriate, additional discussions with the complainant and/ or member w ho is the subject of the complaint, the President may: 1.
Determine that the complaint does not merit further action,
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Counsel the member w h o is the subject of the complaint and record both the complaint and the nature of the counseling in the member's permanent record,
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Refer the complaint, as appropriate, to the state or regional ch airs/ committees or affiliated organization, or
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NOTE: This Code was approved by the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors at the December 1994 meeting in Indianapolis.
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1996 MEN'S OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES I. Overview The process for qualifying for the Men's 1996 Olympic Gynmastics Team involves the following: 1. qualifying for the Olympic Trials through the Coca-Cola National Championships, and 2. finishing among the top 7 gYllmasts using a combined total w ith 40% of the score taken fro m Championsh.ips an d 60% taken from the Olympic Trials. An athlete w ho petitions directly to the Olympic Trials w ill have his score count as 100% of his total. He cannot be ranked al1ead of an other gynmast unless his score from the Olympic Trials is greater than both the other gymnast' s Final Trials score and the other gynmast 40/60% to tal from the Championships and the Final Trials. II.
General Information
A. Scoring
The All-Around score for each of the events w hich are part of this selec tion process (the National Championships and the Olympic Trials) w ill be determined by combining elite comp ulsory exercises (counting for 50%) and optional exercises (counting for 50%). B. Petitions Petitions to enter the National Championships or the Olympic Trials, other than through the competitive process described, w ill be considered by the Men's Program Committee. In order to be considered by the Men's Program COllunittee, petitions to participate in the National Championships or the Olympic Trials, must be submitted in writing to USA Gymnastics' National Office at the time the athlete becomes aware of his inability to participate in, or compete in, the applicable competition. The petition must state the specific injury, illness or unusual circumstance which prohibited the athlete from participating in the competitive process. In the case of a peti tion based upon an injury or illness, the petition must be accompanied by a physician's statem ent, and the nature and ex tent of that injury or illness is subject to verification by a n eutral doctor selec ted by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Conunittee. Under no circumstances will an athlete who does not compe te at the Olympic Trials be petitioned onto the Olympic Team
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1996 Coca-Cola National Championships
A. Qualification to Participate in the Championships
1. An athlete may qualify to participate in National Championships through USA approved qualify ing competitions. 2. Ranked members of the Na tional Team from the 1996 Winter Cu p Challenge will automatically qualify to the 1996 National Cham pionships. B. Time and Place The 1996 National Championships will be conducted in June of 1996 in Knoxville, Telmessee.
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A. Qualification to Participate
The top 14 finishers from the 1996 Na tional Championships w ill qualify for the Olympic Trials. In the case of a tie for the 14th place, the athletes tied for the place will each qualify for the Olympic Trials. Any athlete w ho petitions into the Olympic Trials w ill be in addition to the athletes qualified tlu'ough the Championships. December 1995
B. Time and Place The Trials will be conducted on June 27-30, 1996 in Boston, Massachuse tts. e. Selection of the Olympic Team The top seven athletes in rank order at the conclusion of the Olympic Trials will represent the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games unless removed under the provisions stated in sec tion VI. Ties will be broken by the following: 1. Highest unweighted all-around compulsory score from the Final Trials. 2. Total of five best scores from the compulsory competition at the Final Trials. 3. Total of four best scores from the compulsory competition at the Final Trials.
V. Selection of Olympic Team Coaches The head coach will be selected at the 1995 National Championships by the USA Gynmastics Men's Program Director, reviewed by the MPC, and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics based upon the following criteria: proven team leadership ability; international experience; and ability to communicate to the athletes and follow training plan. Three additional coaches will also be selec ted by the Head Olympic Coach, reviewed by the MPC, and approved by the President of USA Gynmastics. The Olympic Team Head Coach and the th.ree additional coaches w ill make up the Olympic Tean1 Preparation Staff. The Olympic Team Preparation Staff w ill work w ith the USA Gymnastics Men's Teclmical Coordinator to assure the goals and training p lan for the National Team are followed leading to the OlympiC Trials. The final selection for the Assistant Coach for the 1996 OlympiC Team w ill take place at the Olympic Trials by the Head Coach. VI. Removal An athlete or coach may be removed from the Olympic Team or from an y step of the process for selecting the Team if he violates the terms of the USA Gynmastics National Team Agreement (in the case of athletes) or Olympic Team Coaches' Agreement (in the case of coaches), including the Code of Ethics incorporated in each Agreement. An athlete may also be removed from the Olympic Team in the event of injury or illness which inhibits p eak perform ance at the Olympic Games. Verification of injury or illness will be by hVo neutral doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. Removal m ay only occur by ac tion of the President of USA Gynmastics after consultation with MPC, USA Gynu1astics Men's Staff and an interview w ith the athlete or coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures. VII.
Approval of the Consent to Comply with the Selection Procedures These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by USA Gynmastics and the United States Olympic Conuni ttee. Each athlete and coach participating in the process for selecting the Olympic Team as outlined in these Selection Procedures has carefully reviewed, understands and agrees to be bound by the terms of these Procedures. That understanding and agreement is reflected by the signatu re of the athlete and coach on a copy of these Selec tion Procedures. TECHNIQUE
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Selection Procedures
1996 WOMEN'S OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES November 22, 1995 I. Overview The process for qualifying for the Women's 1996 Olympic Team involves the following sequence of events: 1. qualifying for the 1996 Coco-Cola National Championships either (a) through the American Classic or the U.s. Classic, or (b) by being a m ember of the 1995 World Championships Team, 2. qualifying for the Olympic Trials through the National Championships; and 3. finishing in the top 7 All Around at the Olympic Trials.
II. Scoring The all-around score for each of the events which are part of this selection process (the American Classic, the U.s. Classic, National Championships and the Olympic Trials) w ill be determined by combining elite compulsory exercises (counting for 60 %) and optional exercises (counting for 40 %).
III. 1996 CCoca路Cola National Championships A. Qualification to Participate in the Championships 1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the National Championships through the USA Elite Regional meets and then the American Classic or the U.s. Classic. The American Classic is scheduled for February, 1996 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and the U. S. Classic is scheduled for May, 1996. Site is yet to be determined. 2. The eight (8) gymnasts w ho comprise the 1995 World Championships Team automatically qualify into the 1996 National Championships. B. Time and place The 1996 National Championships w ill be conducted in June 5- 8, 1996 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
IV. Olympic Trials A. Qualification to PartiCipate The top 14 finishers from the Na tional Championships will qualify for the Olympic Trials. In the case of a tie for fourteenth place, the athletes tying for that place will each qualify for the Olympic Trials. Any athlete whose petition to participate in the Olympic Trials is accepted (see Section VI below) w ill compete at the Olympic Trials as an addi tion to the 14 athletes qualified through Championships. In the event an athlete who qualifies for the Olympic Trials from the National Championships is unable or declines to participate in the Trials, and as a result the total number of athletes (including petitioned athletes) competing in the Olympic Trials d rops below fourteen (14), the qualified athletes will be replaced by alternates w ho w ill be invited in rank order from number fifteen at Championships. There w ill be no replacements for petitioned athletes. B. Tim e and place The Trials will be cond ucted on June 27- 30, 1996 in Boston, Massachusetts.
V. Selection of the Olympic Team The final determination of the seven athletes w ho will represent the United States in the 1996 Olympic Games will be made at the Olympic Trials. The Top seven athletes in rank order from the combined compulsory and optional competitions w ill comprise the 1996 USA Olympic Team. If any petitions to be placed on the Olympic Team are accep ted (see Section VI below), the number of positions on the Olympic Team to be selected through the results of the competition at Olympic Trials wi ll be reduced by the number of petitions granted. If one of the top seven gymnas ts in rank order from USA Championships is injured after the USA Championships, her injury is verified by a physician a pproved by USA Gymnastics, and the petition is then accepted, her USA Championships' score w ill be her score for Olympic December 1995
Trials. This score is entered into the All Around results prior to the start of the Olympic Trials. If her total score from USA Championships remains w ithin the top seven ranked all around scores from Trials, she has earned one of the seven slots on the Olympic Team. In the case of a tie for the final spot on the Olympic Team the tie w ill be broken as follows : First - by the hi gher all-around compulsory score Second - the higher three event compu lsory score total Third - the higher three-event optional score total Alternates w ill be selected in rank order pending the athlete(s) acceptance of the al terna te sta tu s (i.e. remaining in competitive condition).
VI. Petition Procedures Notwithstanding the process identified in the preceding sec tions of these Selec tion Procedures, USA Gymnastics recognizes that ex traordinary and unforeseen circumstances m ay occur w hich would cau se an athlete otherwise deserving of a spo t on the Olympic Team to be unable to participate in one or more of the steps in that process. Accordingly, USA GymnastiCS w ill allow athletes to petition USA Gymnastics for the right to (a) participate in the National Championships, (b) participate in the Olympic Trials, or (c) be placed on the Olympic Team. The procedures governing such petitions are as follows: A. Qualification to Petition 1. To USA Champion ships: Only athletes w ho are members of the 1995-96 Senior Women's National Team may petition to enter the National Championships. 2. To Olympic Trials: Only athletes w ho were members of the Team representing the United States at the 1995 World Championships or who finished among the top eight (8) all-around gymnas ts at the 1996 American or U.s. Classic may petition to enter the Olympic Trials. 3. Onto the Olympic Team: Only athletes w h o have qualified (by competi tion or petition) for the Olympic Trials may petition to be placed on the Olympic Team wi thout participating in or completing the Olympic Trials. B. Effec t of Participation/Petition: 1. An athlete, w ho completes competition in one of the qualifying events and does not qualify for the next step of the selection process, may not submit a petition seeking to be added to tha t next step of the process. For Example, an athlete wh o competes in the USA Championships and fini shes fifteenth may no t petition (c iting an injury w hich ad versely affec ted her performance) to be added to the Olympic Trials. 2. Anathlete w ho submits a petition may not subsequently participate in the competition w hich was the subj ec t of the pe tition. For example, an athle te who files a petition to be placed on the Olympic Team, citing an ex traord inary circumstance which prevents her from competing in the O lympic Trials, may not then par ticipa te in the Olympic Trials, if her petition is denied. C. Ex traordinary and Unforeseen Circumstances Before a petition may be granted, the petitioning athlete must demonstrate that: 1. an injury, illness or other unforesee n circumstance exists which prevents her from competing in or completing one of the qualifying events an d 2. the pe tition was submi tted as soon as practical after the athlete became aware of the injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstance. TECHNIQUE
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D Petition Requirements 1. In order to be considered, petitions must be submitted in writing to USA Gymnastics as soon as possible after the a thlete determines her inability to compete. 2. The petition must state the specific injury, illness, or unusual circumstance w hich prohibited the athlete from participating in the competition. 3. Petitions will be decided by the Selection Committee (USAG International Consultant, the Elite Program Committee Chairman, the Athlete Representative and the Women's Program Director) in conjunction with the USAG President. VII.Selection of the Olympic Team Coaches The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach for the 1996 Olympic Team (one of whom must be a woman) w ill be selected immediately after the final Team Selection by the Selection Committee based upon the following criteria: proven team leadership ability international experience number of athletes on the 1996 Olympic Team fulfilling the necessary criteria established by USA Gymnastics, including: professional member in good standing current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification attended National Team Meeting session for nutritional and psychology education VIII. Removal An athlete or coach may be removed from the Olympic Team or from any step of the process for selecting the Team, if he/she violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics National Team Agreement (in case of the athletes) or Olympic Team Coaches' Agreement (in the case of the coaches), including the Code of Ethics incorporated in each Agreement. An athlete may also be removed from the Olympic Team in the event of injury or illness which inhibits performance at the Olympic Games. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. An athlete who is placed on the Olympic Team by petition as a result of illness or injury must demonstrate her readiness to compete in the Olympic Games prior to the time of the Games and must agree to submit to an examination of her injury or medical condition by doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the Selection Committee and an interview with the athlete and her coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures. IX. Anowledgment These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and a pproved by USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee. Each athlete and coach participating in the process for selecting the
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Olympic team as ou tlined in these Selection Procedures has carefully reviewed, understands and agrees to the terms of these Procedures. That understanding and agreement is reflec ted by the signature of the athlete and coach on a copy of these Selection Procedures. VII. Selection of the Olympic Team Coaches The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach for the 1996 OlympiC Team (one of whom must be a woman) w ill be selected immediately after the final Team Selection by the Selection Committee based upon the following criteria: proven team leadership ability international experience number of athletes on the 1996 Olympic Team fulfilling the necessary criteria established by USA Gymnastics, including: professional member in good standing current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification attended National Team Meeting session for nutritional and psychologyeducation VIII. Removal An athlete or coach may be removed from the Olympic Team or from an y step of the process for selecting the Team, if he/ she violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics National Team Agreement (in case of the athletes) or Olympic Team Coaches' Agreement (in the case of the coaches), including the Code of Ethics incorporated in each Agreement. An athlete may also be removed from the OlympiC Team in the event of injury or illness which inhibits performance at the Olympic Games. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. An athlete who is placed on the Olympic Team by petition as a result of illness or injury must demonstrate her readiness to compete in the Olympic Games prior to the time of the Games and must agree to submit to an examination of her injury or medical condition by doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the Selection Committee and an interview with the athlete and her coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures. IX. Acknowledgment These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee. Each athlete and coach participating in the process for selec ting the OlympiC team as outlined in these Selection Procedures has carefully reviewed, understands and agrees to the terms of these Procedures. That understanding and agreement is reflected by the signature of the athlete and coach on a copy of these Selection Procedures. Approved by the USA Gymnastics Executive Committee and the United States Olympic Committee
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qualifying events; 2. qualifying for the Olympic Trials by finishing among the top eight (8) gymnasts at the National Championships 3. fini shing among the top two (2) gymnasts at the Olympic Trials The process for qualifying for the Rhytlunic 1996 Olympic Team in the group compe tition involves four steps: 1. being an athlete who qualified to the 1995 National Championship or a member of the 1995 National Group Team . 2. being one of the ten-fifteen (1 0-15) athletes selected to attend one or two trainin g camps 3. being one of the athletes selected to attend the extended training camp 4. being one of the six (6) athletes selected at the conclusion of the Olympic Team Trials
II. Olympic Team - Individual Selection A. Qualification to the 1996 National Championships 1. Each athlete must be a USA citizen, a registered athlete member w ith USA Gymnastics, and a minimum of 15 years of age in 1996. 2. Qualification to the Rhytlunic Gymnastics National Championships is through two qualifying events which are open to all Level 9 & 10 rhythmic gymnasts in the Uni ted States and are scheduled to take place in May, 1996. 3. The 1995 World Championship athletes w ill automatically qualify into the 1996 National Championships. 4. The Rhytlunic National Cham pionships will take place inMay IJune, 1996. 5. Based on the two day All-Around results from the 1996 National Championships, the top eight (8) senior gymnasts (including any eighth place tie) w ill qualify into the Olympic Trials.
B. Olympic Trials 1. The Final Trials for the 1996 Olympic Games are scheduled to take place June 25-26, 1996, in Boston, Massachusetts. 2. Competi tion at the Trials w ill be a two-day All-Around competition, w ith each gymnast competing four events each day. 3. The judging panel will consis t of nine (9) USA Brevet judges. The international judging rules and regulations w ill be foll owed. C. Team Selection: The Rhythmic GYIlmastics Individual Olympic Team, two (2) athletes, will be nam ed by rank order based upon a combined score from the two days of all-around com petition. D. Petitions 1. Petitions to enter the Olympic Trials w ill be accepted for a gymnast unable to compete in the National Championships because of injury, illness, or unusual circumstances. 2. Petitions are limited to the top four (4) nationally ranked gymnasts based upon results from the 1996 Rhytlunic Challenge. 3. All injury or illness petitions into the Olympic Trials must be certified by an identified USOC physician. 4. Based upon the physicians report, injury and illness peti tions w ill be accepted or denied by the Rhytlunic Progran1 Committee which includes an elec ted athlete representative. Petitions sublnitted beDecember 1995
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cause of unusual circumstances will be accepted or denied by Rhythmic Program Committee. 5. An athlete accepted into the Olympic Trials by petition w ill be in addition to the eight athletes w ho qualified through the National Championships. 6. If a qualified gymnast is not able to compete in the Olympic Trials due to injury or illness, or cannot complete the Olympic Trials because of injury or illness she may petition to be ranked in the overall Olympic Trials ranking only if she is one of the top two (2) USA nationally ranked gymnasts from the 1996 Rhythmic Challenge or one of the top two (2) USA nationally ranked gymnasts from the 1996 National Championships. a. The illness or injury must be verified by a neutral doctor approved by the United States Olympic Committee. b. An accepted petitioned gymnas t unable to compete or complete the Final Trials shall have her Olympic Trials ranking score determined by using 100% of her final All-Around (day 2) score (times 2, to equal 8 routine scores) from the 1996 National Championships. c. If the All-Around score of a petitioned gynmast places her in a position for Olympic Team membership, verification of health status will be required from a USOC approved physician before gymnast is officially named to the team. The 1996 Olympic Team-Individual Competition will be named immediately following the Olympic Trials competition except in the case of a petition outlined in the proceeding section. A one week mandatory training camp will be held for the gymnasts inm1ediately prior to departure for the Games. Training schedule will be determined by coaches. If an athlete w ho has been named to the Olympic Team is injured or ill prior to the Gam es and this injury or illness requires the athlete to withdraw from the team, the replacement will be the next ranked athlete from the Trials. Athletes w ill be assigned to start posi tions at the Olympic Gam es according to rank order from the Trials. Removal: 1. An athlete may be removed from the Olympic Team or from any step of the process for selec ting the Team if tha t athlete violates the term s of the USA Gymn astics' Na tional Team Agreement (induding the Code of Conduct Incorporated in tha t Agreement). 2. Removal may only occur by ac tion of the President of USA Gynmastics after consultation with the Rhythmic Program Director, and an interview with the athlete and her coach.
III. Olympic Team - Group Competition A. Qualification to the Olympic Gam es training camp: 1. Application for training team a. All athletes must be USA citizens, registered athlete members with USA Gynm astics, and a minimum of 15 years old in 1996. b. Application is open to all Level 9-10 level rhytlunic gynmasts who qualified to the 1995 Na tional Championships. c. All athletes must SUblnit a written application. d. All athletes must be recommended by their personal coach . e. All athletes must have parenti guardian pennission to participate. ÂŁ. All 1995 Group National Tean1Members will automatically qualify. 2. The Olympic head coach, in consultation w ith the rhytlmuc program direc tor, will invite a maximum of fifteen (15) and a minimum of ten (10) girls to attend one or two group trail1.ing camps, in the Fall of 1995. TECHNIQUE
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B. Group Training Camp (November 18-28, 1995) 1. During the camp all athletes will learn the skills and choreography of the Olympic Games USA group routines. 2. Based upon talent, skill, synchronization ability, consistency, attitude, and team spirit, a maximum of eight (8) athletes will be selected by the Group Head Coach, assistant coach, and one non-participating athlete representative as the Olympic Games Group Training Team. C. Petitions 1. If an athlete is unable to attend the November training camp because of injury, illness, or extraordinary circumstances she may petition onto the Training Team . 2. The petition will be reviewed and approved or rejected by the Group Head Coach, assistant coach and the athlete representative who attended the November training camp. D. Olympic Games Training Team Camp (January 4-June 22, 1996). The Olympic Games Group Training Team will move to Downers Grove, Illinois, for Olympic Games preparation. E. If an athlete who has been named to the Olympic Group Training Team becomes injured or ill to the extent that she cannot participate fully as a member of the team, and this is documented by a USOC approved physician, the athlete will be sent home. F. Olympic Trials (June 25-26, 1996) 1. The Olympic Games Group Training Team will perform at the Rhythmic Olympic Trials in Boston, Massachusetts. 2. At the trials competition the Head Coach, in consultation with the assistant coach, and one non-participating athlete representative will name the Olympic Team for Group Competition (6 athletes) and the non-competing USA Gymnastics Group athletes (2 athletes). G. If an athlete who has been named to the Olympic Team is injured or ill prior to the Olympic Games and this injury requires the athletes to w ithdraw or be removed from the team, the replacement w ill be one of two the non-competing USA Gymnas tics Group athletes. H. Removal 1. An athlete may be removed from the Olympic Team or from any step of the process for selecting the Team if that athlete violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics' National Team Agreement (including the Code of Conduct Incorporated in that Agreement.) 2. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the Group Head Coach, the Rhythmic Program Director, and an interview w ith the athlete.
IV. Approval/Publication A. These procedures have been approved by the Rhythmic Program Com-
mittee. Candace Feinberg, Technical Representative Norma Zabka, VP, USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Andrea Schmid, FIG Technical Committee Lana Lashoff, Coach Representative Wendy Hilliard, Athlete Representative B. These procedures have been a pproved by the USA Gymnastics Executive Committee C. Publication The Olympic Games Group Selection Procedures will be published in the Jan/Feb 1996 issue of USA Gymnastics magazine and distributed to all qualified athletes from the 1995 National Championships.
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WOMEN'S 1996 INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES December, 1995
I. Qualification A. The 1995 World Championships Individual Medalist will be invited
to represent the USA at the Individual Event World Championships. B. Open slots up to four (4) w ill be determined from the American Classics. C. The American Classic is scheduled in February 1996 in Tulsa, Oklahoma and will be the site of the Individual World Championships Trials. D. The All Around score for the American Classic w ill be determined by combining Elite Compulsory exercises (60%) and Optional exercises (40%) . E. Competition III rules will be applied for Uneven Bars, Balance Beam and Floor Exercise. Vault will use the 1996 Elite Vaulting Rules. F. Qualification will be from rank order Optional Only Scores, provided that the athlete finishes in the top seven (7) in the All Around (combined compulsory and optional) rank order.
II. Coach Selection The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach will be determined by the Selection Committee and the President of USA Gymnastics after the team has been determined, based upon the following criteria: Proven team leadership ability International experience N umber of athletes on the team
III. Competition Line-up Competition line-up will be determined by a vote of the World Championships Coaching staff and personal coaches in attendance. Ties are broken by the Head Coach.
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submitted late or in an incomplete form will be considered. All petitions are subject to Men's Program Commi ttee approval. An athlete m ay be removed from the World Championships Team in the event of an injury or illness w hich inhibits peak performance at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two neutral doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Commi ttee. Removal m ay only occur by action of the President of USA Gynmastics after consultation with Men's Program Committee, USA Gynmastics Men's Staff and an interview w ith the athlete and coach .
Coaches Selection The head coach for the 1996 Individual Event World Championships w ill be the 1996 Olympic Team Coach if available. If the 1996 Olympic Coach is not available then the named personal coaches of the 1996 Individual Event World Championships team members will vote to determine the head coach. The Men's Teclmical Coordinator w ill vo te for the head coach only in the event of a tie vote. The 1996 Individual Event World Championships Assistant Coach w ill be named by the Head Coach at the conclusion of the 1996 Winter Cup Challenge. The named personal coaches of the 1996 Individual Event World Championships team members w ill be involved in all phases of the planning and competition except in those cases where participation may be restricted by FIG regulations.
Coaching Staff Duties Head Coach 1. The training plan for the World Championships tea m will b e developed by the Men's Teclulical Coordinator and World Championships Head Coach throu gh consultation w ith the personal coaches of the National Team, and w ill follow Men's Program Committee guidelines for using the personal coaches. The Head Coach has the responsibility for modifying the training plan as needed after consultation w ith the personal coaches of the World Ch ampionships team members and the Men's Teclmical Coordinator 2. Work with the personal coaches and the Men's Technical Coordinator and establish the 1996 World Championships Team lineup. In the event that agreement cannot be reached then the USA Gymnastics Men's Technical Coordinator w ill make the final judgment. 3. Be responsible for following all USOc, FIG, USA Gymnastics, and MPC guidelines regarding all areas of the World Championsllips Team including, but not linlited to, schedules, behavior, establislling goals and policies, and public relations. Assistant Coach It is the duty of the Assistant Coach to provide logistical and conm1Ullication support in all areas to the H ead Coach.
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10. If a gymnast is swinging on the horizontal bar in a completely stretch ed and straight body, and as he/ she swings forward and reaches 45 degrees forwar d from the vertical upright, and then h e/ she releases to do a flyaway - at what angle will the gymnast's center of mass go immediately upon release.
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11 . When comparing time in the air during a balance beam dismount and a tumbling somersault on the floor exercise, w hich has the most air time?
Which of the following is responsible for the increase in performance (e. g., strength performance) during the firs t S-l 0 weeks of a new training program? a.
increased speed
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14. Forces at landing on a double back somersault have been measured . Which of the following values indicates the highest values obtained?
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15. (T/F) Following training for strength, the gynmast should not train flexibility with powerful stretching. 16. (T/F) The center of mass of the gynmast is a fixed point, in other words a point that cannot move. 17. (T/F) When flying to a competition that is some distance away (several time zones) you should drink lots of caffeinated beverages (e.g., cola and coffee) while on the flight. 18. Which of the following are you training when you do 15 to 20 repetitions to failure in some exercise -like handstand push ups?
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The 1996 NCAA Women' s Gymnastics Championships and all meets used to qualify will be conducted according to the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG) Women 's Code of Points, using Competition I-B rules and the Junior Olympic Level 10 modification as of November 1, 1995. Other collegiate modifications, which will be listed in the 1996 NCAA Gymnastics Handbook received by all sponsoring institutions, are as follows: A.
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For further information on NCAA Women' s Gymnastics refer to the 1996 NCAA Gymnastics Handbook: Appendix E (Regular-Season Meet Procedures), Appendix F (Standards/Duties for Judges), and Appendix G (Code of Ethics). Or contact:
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Answers 1.
T Actually the gymnast will not reach his/her maximum sprint speed in the vault run approach. Although one could argue that they might reach their maximum CONTROLLABLE speed, there simply is not enough room in the current rules for vault run up distances to allow attaining of maximum sprint speed.
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d You want the athletes to perform the most important goal activity for that workout first right after the general and specific warm up. Fatiguing activities(if they are not the goal of the workout) should be left to later in the workout so that the athlete is freshest for those things that require the most attention. Each workout should have a goal that is most important, generally speaking this should always be done first. Moreover, when athletes perform difficult skills while fatigued they tend to learn poor performance habits. b This is the classic force-velocity relationship. In a concentric (i.e., shortening) tension situation, as you try to increase the speed of the contraction, the amount of force that can be produced decreases. c The best answer is neural adaptation (learning). Although motivation may playa part, motivation is not easily measured. Neural adaptation begins with intermuscu 1ar coordination, which means that the athlete learns to call upon more muscles to accomplish the task. The second stage is intramuscular coordination which means that the various motor units of the muscle are recruited more efficiently and effectively. Finally, hypertrophy occurs where the muscle gets larger and structurally alters. b Although hydrostatic weighing is considered the" gold standard" for determining body composition (i.e., percent fat) it has error of + / - 3-4%. This means that if a gymnast tests with 10% body fat (based on some equation used by the tester usually), all you can really say is that the real percent fat lies between 13% and 7% with a certain degree of confidence.
12. a There has been a common misconception among exercise professionals that the BEST way to lose fat is to exercise at low intensities for long periods of time. Actually this strategy is not completely correct. It has been shown that high intensity aerobic, anaerobic, and strength training results in the greatest total fat loss. Moreover, fat loss appears to be more related to total calories burned rather than just fat calories burned. For example the most EFFICIENT way to burn fat is actually to sleep. However, this strategy is not the best way to lose the MOST fat. Strength training and high intensity interval type training have been shown to be particularly effective in fat weight reduction. 13. a Pushing in line with the center of mass will result in simple translation (i.e., movement in a straight line) of the gymnast. The gymnast's trajectory (flight path through space) might be altered, but this type of push will not result in increasing or decreasing the rotation of the gymnast. 14. d The peak impact forces were shown to be over 14 times body weight PER FOOT. These are extremely large forces. This may help you realize the kinds of stresses that a good gymnast is under. By way of comparison, peak forces during high impact aerobic dance is only about 3-4 times body weight. 15. T If the gymnast follows serious strength training with powerful stretching the results will be a markedly decreased influence on strength acquisition and on flexibility acquisition. The gymnast must plan carefully to allow adequate recovery between each of these activities to ensure optimal adaptation. 16. F Center of mass is movable and determined by the distribution of the mass of an object. When a gymnast raises his/her arms overhead, the center of mass raises in the body. If the gymnast lifts the left arm upward and to the side, then the center of mass moves upward and to the left. The center of mass can leave the body and lie in space if the gymnast is deeply piked or arched .
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T Aerobic training has been shown to blunt any strength training effects. Therefore, anyone engaging in a strength and power sport should keep aerobic training to an absolute minimum.
17. F Caffeninated beverages are diuretics which result in excess water loss. This form of dehydration combined with the normal water loss by breathing in the dry air of an airliner results in even greater fluid loss . The athlete should actually plan on consuming more fluids during a long flight to help reduce the effects of the altitude and dry air. The athlete should start by drinking two cups of fluid at the airport and then aim for one cup of fluid per hour of flight.
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b The person is actually twisting left. Do the round off in slow motion and note which way the shoulders go as your hands are placed.
18. d Muscular endurance is being trained when repetitions fall between about 12 and 25. Muscular endurance mayor may not be what you want to train in a gymnast.
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19. F Rapid weight loss via dehydration or fluid restriction is unwise. The only weight that is lost is fluid and thus no impact is made on fat weight. The loss of fluids can severely impair muscular performance.
10. c The gymnast's center of mass will initially depart the giant swing at 45 degrees from the horizontal and perpendicularly to the straight and stretched body.
20. F High repetitions of low loads can exceed the ability of the bone to adapt to the stresses being placed on it. If the bones ability to adapt is outpaced by the stresses put on the bone, the none may fracture. The fractures are tiny at first, but they can grow with repeated stress until they line up and ultimately fracture the bone.
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Northeastern University, Boston, Mass. has decided to drop women's gymnas tics after this 1995-96 season . We need the help of all gymnastics supporters to write letters to the university to encourage them to reconsider and continue this program for many years to come. Your personal letter would be best, but we have included a sample letter for you to use. We can make a difference! Please do it now ... everyone is affected. We are all in this together. Please help . Northwestern University is a Division I program. They have had a Women's Team for three decades. Collegiate gymnastics is extremely important to the success of private clubs and high school program s. Our gymnasts look forward to being able to continue their gymnastics at the collegiate level. Without viable programs in all divisions, this can not happen. Losing a Division I women's gymnastics program weakens the entire system. Holly Szabo has been the coach for eighteen years. H er personal letter is enclosed. Please read it. We really need letters from parents and gynmasts from all over the country. Please spread the word on this issue. We need junior
President John Curry Northeastern University Office of the President 360 Huntington Ave. Boston, MA 02115 FAX: 617-373-5015 Mr. Barry Gallup Northeastern University Director of Athletics 219 Cabot Bldg. Boston, MA 02115 FAX: 617-373-8988 Boston Globe (newspaper) FAX: Editorial 617-929-2098 Sports 617-929-2872 Thanks,
Kathy Feldmann and Sandy Theilz
SAMPLE LETTER <Athletic Director or President> <Board of Trustees> <university> >Address> <Date>
Dear _ _ _ _-' We are writing on behalf of the Women's Gymnastics Team at . This team has provided opportunities for many young women to participate in a collegiate sport. The benefits of participating in collegiate athletics are numerous and it w ill be a great loss of the program is eliminated . This program has m ade a tremendous impression on these young women and on your university as a whole. We sincerely hope you w ill continue to support both the program and the athletes, thus giving fu tu re gymnasts an experience in collegiate athletics. Sincerely, <Your name and title>
December 1995 TECHNIQUE
Announcements
Dear Gymnastics Community: Collegiate gymnastics needs your help. I am the women's gynmastics coach at Northeastern University, and our administration has decided to eliminate our team at the end of this season. I am hoping that you can get as many people as possible to write a letter to my administration requesting that they reverse their decision. If we are dropped, it will have far reaching effects beyond just the Boston area-immediately and
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for the future. It reduces the scholarship opportunities for qualified gymnasts. It reduces the opportunities to do gymnasticS and study physical therapy at the same school (92 % of my applicants are interested in PT or related medical fields). If this collegiate program goes, others will be eliminated for the same irrational reasons.
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It will be harder for high schools to justify their programs, especially with their difficulty in finding
qualified coaches. These decisions could impact club enrollments, quality of future coaches, number of role models for the younger ones, etc . if the number of collegiate programs decline. The direction of USA GymnasticS is shifting toward the older, more mature gymnast. If this is the case, the reduction of collegiate programs directly conflicts with this concept. Above all, fewer opportunities are now provided for these interested gymnasts to pursue a sport they love in a college environment. Universities, especially mine at the moment, need to be shown that gymnastics is alive and popular acrosS the country and that there is a need for participation at the collegiate level for these athletes (20,000 high school gymnasts and 60,000 club gymnasts). To help preserve and advan.ce our sport, please take the time to write or fax your disapproval of the university decision, voice your concerns, and spread the work for others to do the same. If you know anyone on the Board of Trustees at Northeastern, definitely contact them. You can make a difference. It worked at five major universities and working at Brown. Don't assume the other 79,999 gymnasts will do it for you. Thank you very much in advance! Sincerely,···· Holly Szabo
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WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL
ELITE AD Hoc COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL I
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Roll Call:
The Conference call commenced at 5:30 p.m.
Coaches Representatives:
Roll Call WABC WTCC EPCC JOPCC Athlete Rep VP for Women FIG-WTCJackie Fie WP A
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FIG WTC Athlete Representative Chairman Women's Program Director
Kathy Kelly
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The purpose of the conference call is to review and define the criteria for nominations of the Women's Program Representatives on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. At the recent Board Meeting the Board instructed each Program Committee to formulate their own criteria for nomination. This was in answer to a proposed By-laws change. The committee members had a copy of the current criteria and after discussion the following amendment to the existing criteria was made. Recommendation to change #2 to read: 2. Actively involved in USAG women's competitive program. All other criteria remains the路same. Motion - T. Koll Second - K. Feldmann PASSED
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Women's Operating Code
Kelly requested that the committee review another area of concern expressed by M. Cross concerning the change in the 1994-95 Women's Operating Code. i.e. The composition of the National Elite Technical Committee. Kelly stated that Connie Maloney requested that the various sub-committees, their du ties and responsibilities be included in this year's Operating Code. Cross questioned the composition of members as stated. Kelly asked for a review of the composition and direction from the committee. After discussion the fo llowing action was taken: Recommendation to approve the composition of the National Elite Technical Committee as stated in the 1994-95 Rules and Policies. Motion - T. Koll Second - K. Feldmann PASSED
World Championships Selection Procedures
Recommendation to accept the World Championships Selection Procedures as amended. Motion - M. Karolyi Second - M. L. Tracy PASSED
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Elite Vaulting Rules for 1996 Season
Committee discussed the elite vaulting rules for the 1996. It is reasonable to assume that w ith such a short time frame between now and competition season, with fewer numbers of Senior International Elites attempting qualification to USA's and to simplify and make consist vaulting rules that will better serve the needs of the Olympic Team, the current system should be altered as follows . The committee request that the Elite Program Committee consider this change for the Classic Meets. Recommendation to institute for the 1996 season: Comp 1b vaulting rules (the better of two vaults for score) All landing deductions for 10.00 Vaults will be lessened to half the usual deduction No Bonus is awarded. Motion - M . Karolyi Second - J. Fie PASSED
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Elite Vaulting Rules for 1997
Committee requested that the Elite Program Committee review our goals and objectives as a country to develop stronger vaulters and to be competitive in vault finals and make recommendations to the Ad Hoc Committee so that a consensus can be obtained prior to final decisions.
Kelly thanked the committee for their assistance. Call ended at 6:20 p.m.
December 1995
Tom Forster Kelli Hill Steve N unno Mary Lee Tracy Marta Karolyi for Bela Karolyi Jackie Fie Tanya Chaplin Roe Kreutzer Kathy Kelly
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ELITE PROGRAM COMMITTEE November 3D, 1995
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Roll Call: Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII EPCC ETC WPA TPM
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Elite Vaulting Rules
The conference call was conducted to discuss the recent decision by the Ad Hoc Committee to amend the Elite Vaulting Rules for the 1996 season. Ad Hoc Commi ttee's Proposal for 1996 Elite Vaulting Rules for Classic and above competitions as follows: Landing deductions for 10.00 vaults (E Vaults) be reduced by 50%. (BONUS AWARD IS ELIMINATED) Recommendation to accept the Ad Hoc proposal for the amendment to the 1996 Elite Vaulting Rules for Classics and above. Motion - G. Anderson Second - M.L. Tracy PASSED Vaulting Rules as stated in the 1995/96 Rules & Policies are in effect for Elite Regional Meets in the 1996 season . The committee discussed vaulting rules for the 1997 competitive season. In considering the proposed changes to the FIG rules, serious consideration is being given to going to Comp III Rules for vaulting as well as the other events. The committee wishes to communicate with the elite community and w ill finalize a fo ur year vaulting plan an d! or proposal at their next meeting. All coaches are encouraged to start progression for two different family vaults.
USA GYMNASTICS MEN'S NCAA LIAISON This contractor, reporting to the Men's Program Director, w ill serve as a USA Gymnastics liaison to the College Gymnastics Association-Men (CGAjM), and to the NCAA; will seek to increase the number of NCAA men's gymnastics programs; and will provide expert advice and assistance to existing NCAA men's gymnastics program s. Additionally, this position will administer the men's collegiate competitive events hosted by USA Gymnastics. Specific duties include: 1. Maintain an on-going relationship w ith the CGAjM and w ith its various committees serving as link for the CGAjM to the various d epartments and functions of USAG . 2. Represent the interests of men's gymnastics at all pertinent levels of the NCAA. 3. Work with athletic administrators to strengthen and maintain existin g programs around the country. 4. Design and implement a program for private gymnastics clubs to present to colleges to institute new collegiate programs utilizing the services and facilities of the private club. S. Act as a resource for promotion, sponsorship and fundraising activities for men' s collegiate programs. 6. Assist USAG Men's Program Director in the Administration of the existing collegiate championships sponsored by USAG, including ac ting as liaison to the Collegiate Coaching Com- tI' mittees for site selection, structure and for the dissemination of necessary manuals, mailing lists and promotional materials. Provide information for these events for potential television coverage either locally or nationally. 7. Develop and provide communications to Athletic Directors in support of men' s gymnastics programs. 8. Oversee communication with collegiate coaches on educational, safety certification, membership and other opportunities available through USAG. 9. Will assis t w ith regional and national lobbying efforts for the men's collegiate coaches. Qualifications: Bachelor's or graduate degree preferred Experience in collegiate gymnastics as an administrator, coach or athlete Experience in m arketing, promotion and j or fundraising Strong written and verbal communication skills Management experience helpful Applications Due: January 22, 1996 Hours: part-time Relocation is not necessary as long as applicant has full access to computer, modem, printer, copier and fax machine. Send letter of introduction, resume and three letters of recommendation to :
Ron Galimore Men 's Program Director USA Gymnastics 201 S Capitol Ave, Ste 300 Indianapolis IN 46225
December 1995
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WOMEN'S J. O. PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING
safety of the athlete and requesting that the coach re-evaluate the athlete's readiness on skills/progressions appropriate for that level. Motion - J. Gedd ert Second - C. Jarrett PASSED
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Dec. 1-3, 1995
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1997 an d 1998 - USA Gymnas tics is accepting bids for the 1997 and 1998 Women's Jr. Olympic Na tional Ch ampionships until February 1, 1996. Both of these competitions will be Jr. & Sr. combined (448 athletes) .. Two full size competition gym s plus a large warm-up area w hich can accomm odate two vaults, two bars, 4 beams and one Spring Floor are required . Th e dates are May 1-4, 1997 and May 7-10, 1998.
Roll Call:
Roll was taken by Ch airman Tom Koll at 9:00 AM, Friday, Dec. 1, 1995. Present: Region I Darla Franz (absent on Sat. PM/Sun. AM) Region II Mike West Region IIICheryl Jarrett Region IV Bryon Hough - Region V Jolm Geddert Larry Goldsmith Region VI Region VII Kelli H ill Elaine Wulf Region VIII WTC Rep. Cheryl Hamilton WJOPMan . COlmie Maloney Absent: : EPCCh airH.oe Kreu tzer WABChair Kathy Feldmarm
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1996 Jr. Olympic National Championships 1996 - C. Maloney infor med the committee of the draw procedures tha t w ill be used for J.O. Na tio nals. The d raw w ill be comp leted in January and the inform ation w ill be d istributed at the Level 10 State meets in order for clubs to anticipate the number of coaches they w ill need, depending upon the number of athletes they q ualify in each age group for A and B teams.
General Jr. Olympic Program Concerns
A. The committee discussed the question of w hether athletes ar'e allowed to compete in more than one session per day. The only guideline in the Rules al1d Policies is fowld on page 42 II. B. 1. "Gynmasts shall not be on the floor m ore than a total of five hours (warm-ups arld competition) w hen performing a single set of compulsory or optional exercises in one session." There are no other specific rules to indicate that this carmot be done; therefore, it was recommended that if the athlete does compete in two sessions in one day, adequate rest tim e is provided between sessions. B. Motion to allow the State Boards to determine if two different clubs (with different names/ owners) that are coached by the same person may compete as one team in USAG qualifying and State meets. Clarification - In the case of clubs that have gyms in different locations, they have the option of competing under one club name or as separate clubs; in either case, the decision must be made at the beginning of the competitive year. Mo tion - C. Jarre tt Second - D. FraI1Z PASSED C. The committee would like to remind the State Chairman that, if the State
does not cond uct Sectional competitions, the State Board MUST set a " declaration" date for each level prior to the beginning of the competi tive year. The athlete may not drop back to a lower level once she h as cumpeted in a Sectional m eet or any State Qualifying m eet held after the " declaration" d ate. D. The committee d iscussed the possibility of requiring the presence of a coach within the perimeter of the apparatus for Level 4/5 Handspring Vaults and Level 6 Uneven Bar Flyaway dismount. This item was tabled until the May 1996 meeting in order for the RJOPCs to ge t feedback from the membership. E. Th e JOPC recommends that the State Board establish a minimum competency score at Level S and if that score is not achieved, the athlete's coach would receive a letter from the board expressing concern for the December 1995
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J.O. National Team Banners
The committee recommended that the USA Gymnastics office provide J. O. National Team Training Center barmers to clubs that qualify athletes to the J. O. National team. Motion - C. Jarrrett Second - D. Franz PASSED
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Proposed FIG Rule Changes for 1997路2000
The committee discussed how som e of the unofficial proposals from FIG might affec t the Jr. OlympiC prograrl1. Once the FIG has made their final decisions, the JOPC w ill begin its work on modifications for the J. O . Program (this w ill m ost likely be in the Fall of 1996).
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Master Compulsory Workshops and New Code Clinic
Committee reviewed the bids and have chosen the following two sites: West site: Univ. of Reno, Nevada Coordinator - Al Lansdon East: Rh ode Islarld College, Providence, RI Coordinator - Gail Davis
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Skill Evaluator Certification
Committee discussed the present system and possible changes for the future. The present Skill Evaluator Cer tification w ill be ex tended until Dec. 31, 1997. The corrunittee w ill discuss this issue again at the May 1996 meeting.
VIII. Music for 1997 Compulsories
c. Maloney asked for input from the committee in regards to producing the new compu lsory music on audio cassette and/ or CD. The committee recommended that both be made available.
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Jr. Olympic Awards Program
Committee discussed the award s program of patches, chevrons, report car'ds and wall char路ts that are presently available for the J. O. Program .. The National Office w ill research the m arketing history to de termine if clubs are taking advantage of this program or if it sh ould be discontinued .
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Compulsory Development
The remainder of the m eeting was devoted to finalizing the text for Level 14, reviewing the rough draft of the Level 1-4 video, establishing the Level 14 Points for Evaluation, composing a video script, working on a preliminary tex t for Level 5-7, giving input to C. H amilton for the development of the deductions and discussing Level 7's skills and evaluation system. A. Uneven Bar Exercises The Level S and 6 Uneven Bar Exercises were discussed and modified . The following exercises have been reconunended, but are NOT OFFICIAL. The final decision will be made either by conference call or at the May meeting. TECHNIQUE
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LevelS Glide kip (straddle or pike) Front hip circle Cast to horizontal Cast squat on Long hang kip Cast to horizontal Back hip circle Underswing Counterswing to tap swing Counterswing to tap swing with 1/2 turn dismount Level 6 Glide kip Cast to 30 degrees Clear hip circle 30 degrees Glide kip Cast squat on Long hang kip Cast 30 degrees Swing down between bars to long hang pullover Immediate underswing Counterswing to tap swing Counterswing to tap swing to flyaway tucked, piked or stretched
C. Floor Exercise Leve16: Change Back limber to back walkover, straight-arm back roll to handstand pike-down. Delete Flyspring.
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Changes in Proposed Requirements for Level 7 Vault: Choice of any Group I vault (Handspring/Yamashita/Cartwheel with or without longitudinal turn) that has no more than 360 0 twist in one flight phase and no more than 540 0 turn in total. All vaults will have a maximum value of 9.40. Bars: No change Beam: Dismount-A or B Saito or Aerial element. (no connection requirement) Time limit of 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds Floor Ex - Time limit of 1 minute to 1 minute 30 seconds
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Meeting Schedule for 1996
The next meeting will be conducted in Atlanta, GA following the Level 10 National Championships (May 5-6, 1996). The second meeting will be scheduled for October 4-6, 1996 in order to finish all work on the new compulsories prior to production deadlines.
Meeting was adjourned on Sunday, December 3 at 2:00 PM. Approved by Kathy Scanlan, President December 1995
B. Balance Beam Level 6: Change cartwheel to side handstand to cartwheel 1/4 turn in, step-down to straight jump.
December 1995
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MEN'S PROGRAM MEETING August 16, 1995 New Orleans Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Roetzheim at 3:14 CST Roll call: Bill Roetzheim Tim Daggett Fred Roethlisberger Mark Williams Peter Vidmar Marc Yancey Dusty Ritter Mas Watanabe Dennis McIntyre Ron Galimore
Chairman Vice-Chairman Senior Coaches Rep. Senior Coaches Rep. Athletes Rep. (Absent) Junior Coaches Rep. Junior Coaches Rep. Men's Technical Coordinator (voice no vo te) Men's Program Manager (voice no vo te) Men's Program Director (voice no vote)
I. Review of World Championships Meeting B. Roetzheim communicated that there was a loop hole that would allow a gymnast to be substituted into the competitive lineup for the 1995 World Championships in Sabae. The organizing committee is only going to issue seven credentials, however, according to the French versions of the Code of Points, a gynmasts could be substituted prior to the start of the competition. II. Approval of Minutes Motion to approve the minutes from the June 8 and July 18th conference calls. Motion - M. Williams Second - M. Yancey PASSED III.
John Roethlisberger 1994 USA Championships Optional Floor Routine There was a great deal of discussion about w hether or not there was an equipment failure during John's optional floor routine and whether it inhibited him from completing his routine without a major deduction for being over timed. Move to accept John's grievance. Motion - T. Daggett Second - M. Yancey PASSED
VII. MPC Secretary Election Motion that Fred R. l:iecome Secretary for MPC Motion - T. Daggett Second - D. Ritter PASSED VII. Olympic Team Coaches Selection After small discussion the Men's Program Director submitted Peter Kormarm's name for 1996 Olympic Team H ead Coach. Motion made to accept Peter Kormann as the World Championships and Olympic Team coach. Motion - M . Yancey Second - F. Roethlisberger PASSED VIII. New Business There was discussion about one of the coaches who was awarded one of the head coaches position at the Olympic Festival. This coach left the competition before it was over and without communication to the Men's Program Director who was present at the competition. Motion to write a letter to the coach and communicate that leaving the competition was improper and a breach of responsibilities. Motion - M . Williams Second PASSED Funding Program Motion that the World Championships and Olympic Coach should look at the present funding program reporting and make recommendations to help make it better. Motion - F. Roethlisberger Second - T. Daggett PASSED The committee took the time to thank Bill Roetzheim for hard work and leadership as the chairman for the Men's Program Committee. His guidance has been of extrem e value and forever appreciated.
Meeting adjourned at 5:40 p.m. Submitted by R. Galimore Men's Program Director Approved by K. Scanlan, USA Gymnastics President
IV. Date for 1996 USA Championships Qualifiers Men's Program Director submitted information of events and their dates which could conflict with qualifiers. Motion that qualifiers be held on May 18 & 19, 1996 Motion - P. Vidmar Second - D. Ritter PASSED V. MPC Structure After discussion the MPC members said that they should be used more and that the committee would form anAd Hoc Committee for what ever projects the Men's Program Director felt were necessary. There was also discussion about forming a committee that would be technical in nature. Ideas would be received from the elite coaches and it would be put on the agenda for the .1ext m eeting. VI. MPC Chairman Election Motion that Marc Yancey become Chairman of MPC. Motion - M. Yancey Second PASSED by acclimation December 1995
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JANUARY 1 996 PDP Levell Video Clinic(5:00-9:00 p.m.) 5 1 MWR ASEP Coaching Principles Course (8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.) 6 1 MWR 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m.) 6 7 1 MWR Safety Certification (TBA) Safety Certification (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) 7 1 MWR MWR Safety Certification (10:00 a,m,.-3:00 p.m.) 7 1 MWR Safety Certification (2:30-6:00 p.m.) 12 1 Safety Certification (1 :00- 5:00 p.m.) 13 1 MWR MWR PDP Levell Video Clinic (1 :00-5:00 p.m.) 14 1 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) 15 Regional Qualifying Meets 20 2 M Elite Regionals 20 W Safety Certification (7:00-11 :00 p.m.) 20 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) 21 1 MWR 21 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-1 :00 p.m.) Safety Certification (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) 21 1 MWR 26 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 2 Safety Certification (6:00-10:00 p.m.) 26 1 MWR Reese's International Gymnastics Cup 27 1 MW
Raleigh, NC Raleigh, NC Spokane, WA Harahan, LA Northville, MI Downers Grove, IL Columbia, SC Decatur, GA Decatur, GA NY Various Various Madison, WI Somers Point, NJ Mt. Laurel, NJ Lenexa, KS Stroudsburg, PA Stroudsburg, PA Portland, OR
Kristine Kennedy Kristine Kennedy James Tighe Caesar Garcia Mary Panockia Edgar Pulido Kim Domagalski Chris Calvert Chris Calvert Sarah Jane Clifford Dennis Mcintyre Kathy Kelly Pat Okopinski Cathy Finkel Ilene Houghton Wes Gedney Jennifer Gallahue Lee Phil Frank Jeff Olsen
919- 848-7988 919-848-7988 208-853-4042 504- 924- 1705 810-474-0689 708-969-0900 803- 773- 1404 404-377-0241 404- 377-0241 716- 381 - 8840 317-237- 5050 317-237-5050 608- 829- 2922 201-586-1808 609-234-5292 913- 469- 5554 317-237-5050 609-786-3977 317-237-5050
FEBRUARY 1996 2 M USAG Winter Cup Challenge 2 9 3 W American Classic Nationals MWR Safety Certification (11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) 17 1 24 2 R USAG Rhythmic Challenge Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 24 2 MWR 29 3 MW McDonald's American Cup
Colo. Spgs., CO Tulsa, OK Gainesville, FL Colo. Spgs., CO Santa Clarita, CA Atlanta, GA
Ron Galimore Kathy Kelly Linda Bennett Nora Campbell Jeff Lulla Jeff Olsen
317-237-5050 317- 237- 5050 904-378-8711 317- 237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237- 5050
MARCH 1996 3 MWR 9 MWR 17 MWR 29 MWR 30 MWR 30 MWR
The 3-on-3 IntI. Gymn. Champ. Safety Certification (6:00- 10:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (1 :00-5:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (6:00 p.m.-1 0:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (3:00- 9:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (TBA)
Macon, GA Gaithersburg, MD Knoxville, TN Stanford, CA South Plainfield, NJ Arizona
Jeff Olsen Billy Bob Taylor Billy Bob Taylor Hiroshi Fijimoto Cathy Finkel Quin Shannon
317- 237- 5050 304-344-3279 304-344-3279 408- 372- 1006 201-586-1808 602-919- 5920
APRIL 5 6 13 13 13 15 15 18 20 25 26 27 TBA
Safety Certification (1 :00- 5:00 p.m.) Budget Rent a Car Gymnastics Invitational NCAA Regional Meets NCAA Regional Meets Level 10 Regionals World Championships -I/E/F Safety Certification (TBA) USAG Collegiate Championships J .~ . Championships NCAA National Championships (Univ. of Alabama) NCAA Championships Elite Regionals USA Gymnastics Nat'llnvitational Tournament
TBA Miami, FL Various Various Various San Juan, PU R New York Seattle Pacific Univ. Maryland Tuscaloosa, AL Stanford, CA Various Cape Girardeau, MO
Chris Calvert Jeff Olsen
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Sarah Jane Clifford Jeff Olsen Nora Campbell
716- 381-8840 317-237- 5050 317-237- 5050
Kathy Kelly Kathy Kelly
317- 237- 5050 317-237-5050
Coca-Cola National Championships YSA Gymnastics Executive Committee Meeting Eastern Open USAG Board of Directors Meeting Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop J.D. Championships Western Open U.S. Classic Nationals National Gymnastics Festival USA Gymnastics Rhythmic National Championships Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop
Knoxville, TN Indianapolis, IN Macon, GA Indianapolis, IN Dyer, IN Tulsa, OK TBD TBA TBA Athens, GA Texas
Jeff Olsen Julie Bejin Nora Campbell Julie Bejin Jennifer Gallahue Lee Dennis Mcintyre Nora Campbell Kathy Kelly Kathy Kelly Nora Campbell Jennifer Gallahue Lee
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Minimum age for Safeh) Certifica tion is 18 years
JANUARY '996 Spokane, WA 9:00 a.m.-l:OO p.m. Spokane Jr Gymnist Acod.; 100B N. Atlantic; 99205 locol Contact: Amy Allen 509-326- 1152 Course Dir: James TIghe 20B-853-4042; 208-853-3220 Harahan,LA TIme: TBA Elmwood Fitness Center locol Contact: J. Thomas 504-733-4496 Course Dir: Caesar Garcia 504- 924-1705 Downers Grove, il 10:00 a.m.-3:0D p.m. Premier Gymnastics Academy; 2435 Curtiss SI.; 60515 Course Dir: Edgar Pulido 708- 969-0900 Northville, Mi 10:00 a.m.-2:0D p.m. locotion: TBA locol Contocl: Allstor Gym 810-3BO-5330 Course Dir: Mary Panackia B10-474-06B9 Columbia, SC 2:30-6:00 p.m. Carolina Gym Center; 437 Rabon Rd locol Contact: JoAnn Wapinski B03-78B-2911 Course Dir: Kim Domagalski 803-773-1404 or 478-8119
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Goithersburg, MD 6:00- 10:00 p.m. Holiday inn (Capitol Cup) Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 304-344-3279 loco IContact: Gory Anderson 301 -46B-9181 Knoxville, TN 1:00- 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with Dogwood invitationol University of Tenn.; Stokely Athletic Center Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 304-344-3279 local Taylor: Boog Poller 615- 5BB- 2502 Stanford, CA 6:00-10:00 p.m. Nor Col Boys Jr. Stote Championships; Stanford Univ, ford Center Course Dir: Hiroshi Fujimoto 40B-372-1006 locol Contacl: Greg Corsiglia 510-796-3547 South Plainfield, NJ 3:00-9:00 p.m. (includes dinner break) feigleys School of Gymn; 4475 S. Clinton Ave Course Dir: Cathy finkeI201-586-180B
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Please make checks payable in full to USA Gymnastics Safety Certification Mail Registration Form and Payment to: USA Gymnastics Safety, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol, indianapolis, IN 46225
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A ll ma te rials (inclu d ing the Safety Handbook) for 3rd Cycle courses are provided at the course and are part of the course fee. Certification is good for four years. The course/ examination is $100. USA Gymnastics Professional Members is $75. For groups of at least 10, contact the USA Gymnastics Depar tm en t of Ed ucationaJ Services and Safety. To achieve Safety Certification, the participant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the course.
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TBA 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Course Dir: Chris Colvert 404-377-0241 NY 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Site: TBA Course Dir: Sora Jane Clifford 716-3Bl-B840 or 716-:-3BB-8686
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FEBRUARY
Oec9tur, GA 1:00- 5:00 p.m_ Oecatur-DekollJ YMCA; 1100 Clairemont Avenue Course Dir: Chri!> Cdver! 404-377-0241
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