Technique Magazine - July 1995

July 1995 Vol. 15, #7

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF USA GYMNASTICS

Inside Incorporating Reading Readiness Into Preschool Gymnastics USA Gymnastics Online: The Forum Trouble Shooting For Cheer Coaches Erna Wachtel: 1907-1995 ASEP Coaching Principles 1995 Congress ,/ Developing A Positive Teaching Philosophy For Young Gymnasts Felge To Front Uprise: A Biomechanical Analysis Transform Your Office...

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lISA GYMNASTICS "HE GYM COACH SERIES SERIES ,: LEVEL 4 WOMEN'S ARTISTIC From worm·up to the handspring vault. From a beam complex to kip cast handstands. Many of the skills and preparation that you need to produce a gymnast ready for Level 4. Meg Warren and Richard Kearns are the coaches. A Charles Minster production.

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SERIES 2: Sf"L COACHING WOMEN'S ARTISTIC A video to assist the teaching of advanced skills and techniques for women's artistic gymnastics. Thirty·nine skills with more than 185 progressions including Tsukahara, double backs, giant circles and back handsprings on beam. This video carries on from Series 1. Colin and Christine Still are the coaches. Skills are presented in an easy to follow manner. A Charles Minster Production.

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Sleills included: VAULf Handspring; handspring with full twist; 1/ 2 on 1/2 off; Tsukohara; handspring front salta.

BARS Kip to cast; cast to handstand; straddle back to handstand; layout flyaway; layout flyaway with full twist; top change; blind change; clear hip circle to handstand; back giant; front giant; double flyaway.

BEAM Beam complex; spins and turns; hands to feet • landing; back walkover; flic flac; handstand to flic floc; flic flac, flic floc; flic flac layout salta; RO and RO tuck back salta.

fUMBLING Flic floc; round-off; backward salta; backward salta tucked; double back salta tucked; layout back salta with 1/2 twist; layout back salta with full twist; hand supporting the twist action; layout front salta with 1/2 and full twist; 1/ 2, full and double twist; handspring; handspring with salta; handspring + salta with 1/ 2 twist; handspring + salta with full twist.

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Incorporoting Reoding Readiness into Preschool Gymnastics

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USA Gymnastics Online: The Farum Nora Campbell

Cheemastics USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (hair: landy Knopp; President: Kathy lcanlan; President Emeri· tus: Mike Donohue; Amateur Athletic Union: It an AtkinlOn; American Sokol Organization:Jerry Milon; American Trampo· line & Tumbling Assodation: Wayne Downing; Americon Turn-

Trouble Shooting for Cheer Coaches

In Memory Erna Wachtel: 1907·1995

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ers: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz;

National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics (oaches for

Men: Abie Grossleld; Notional Association of (allegi.te Gym· nastics (oaches for Women: Gail Davis; Notional Association

for Girls and Women in Sport: Or. Mimi Murr.y; N.tion.1 Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge;

National (ollegi.te Athletic Association:JaneBeHs, Lou Burkel; N.tion.1 Federation of State High School Associations:IUlOn True; National Gymnastics Judges Associ.tion: Horry Bjerke; Notion.1High School Gymnostics (oaches Associ.tion: John BrinkwMh; Speci.1 Olympics, Inc.: K.te Faber·Hi(kie; U.S. Rhythmi( Gymnastics (oaches Association: lu,ie Orrullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym (Iubs: LOnle (rowley; U.S. Elite (oaches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Peler Kormann; U.S. Elite Coaches Association forWomen's Gymnastics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: 80nnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Associa-

tion of the USA: Ri(k Dodson; USA Gymnastics N.tion.1 Membership Directors: Men's:Jim Holt, R 1y Gura; Women's:

Jim Arrher, Julio Thompson·Aret,; Rhythmic: Allo Ivirsky, Ule Alt· (orberry Athlete' s Advisory (ouncil: WendyHilliard, (hair; Chris Woller, vice choir; Krislen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Tanya Service Choplin, Dione "0,,"fosler, Koryn Lyon Glover, Peter Vidmar, (onrod Voorsonger; USO( Athlete Represent.tive: Mi(helle Ousserre.

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Chair: landy Knopp; Speci.1 Advisor to the (hairman of the Boord: Roe Kreutzer; President: KothyllOnlon; Secretory: Mike Milidonis; Vice (hair Women: HanlY Marshall; Vice (hoir Men: Tim Oaggell; Vice (h.i, Rhythmic: Condace Feinberg; FIG Women' s Terhniral (ommittee: jarkie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Techni(ol (ommittee: AndreaSchmid·lhapiro; FIG Men's Terh· nical Committee: Bill Roet,heim;At Lorge Members:JimHo~ung, Joon Moore; Athlete Directors: Tonyo Service (hoplin, Wendy Hilliord, Peter Vidmar; USO( Athlete Represent.tive: Mi(helle Dusserre; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue.

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Coaches Education ASEP Coaching Principles PPD Level II Grandparenting Applicatian

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1995 Congress General Information Tentative Congress Schedule Pre·Registratian Farm Add·Ons Registration Form

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1995 Coca-Cola National Championship Ticket Information

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Preschool Gymnastics Developing a Positive Teaching Philosophy for Young Gymnastcs

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Skill Analysis FeIge to Front Uprise: A Biomechanical Analysis

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Business Transfarm your Office: Into a Profit( Enrollment Building Entity

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General Gymnastics 3rd National GymFest Update

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Announcements Announcements from Dennis Mcintyre Re:Austrian Meet Invitational Region VI Congress Affenion Club Owners and Coaches Attention Games Enthusiasts!

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Task Force Task Force on USAG Response to the Female Athlete Triad: Overview

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Rhythmic Minutes Junior Olympic Program Committee Meeting

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INCORPORATING READING READINESS INTO PRESCHOOL GYMNASTICS Patti Komara

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One of the keys of advertising for new students is to sell the benefits. Here are some of the benefits you can use for selling the "Why's?" of the program. It helps increase: Self. esteem Autonomy Kinesthetic awareness

Slide left or right Side chasses down beam

Three dimensional cues

Directionality Directionality is an awareness of space outside the body and involves; (a) knowledge of directions in relation to right and left, in and out, and up and down; (b) the proj ection of self in space; and (c) the judging of distances between objects.

Examples are: Instead of carpet squares .. .

Still object through moving object

Stopping rolling ball with L/R foot

Listening skills

Reading readiness We're going to foc us on the last benefit on this list. Following are various ways to incorpOl路ate reading readiness into your preschool classes.

Laterality Laterality is internalizing the awareness of the difference between left and right. It is the ability to control the two sides of the body together or separately and is the motor basis for spatiality. Examples are: Turning on tramp Bunny hops left and right Learning left verses right.

Forward roll d own a three foo t wedge verses a four foot wedge

Over and under obstacle course

Flexibility

Cooperation

Fat balance beam panel mats Beam with pad, regulation beam, or a line on the floor

Two dimensional cues

Hand through swinging hoop Body through flying rings

Coordination

Height, width, and breadth.

Conceptual words such as up and down, or forward and backward

Motor skill development Strength

Throwing different size balls through hoops

Moving object through still object

Boll through still hoop Bean bag through clown Their body through space

Dominoes or smiley foces mode out of ethafoam Flintstones theme; cut "steaks" out of ethafoam Targets and rubber hand prints "Can you fit through this opening?"

Sma" motor coordination

Object through moving object

Ball through swinging hoop (hand-eye and foot-eye coordination) Body through rolling hula hoop

Distance, size, and object through space Examples are: Hitting a ball off the top of a cone through a hoop hanging from the bars Catching balloon on a trampoline Kicking balloon and then catching it July 1995

Small (fine) motor coordination (use of small muscles) resuIts from the development of the muscles to the degree that they can perform specific small movements. Examples are: Finger-plays such as, "Itsy Bitsy Spider" moving down a leg while sitting in a straddle "Busy Block" with zippers, buckles, snaps (available from Mancino Co.) Fine-motor boards

opment of the skeletal or large muscles to produce efficient total body m ovement. Examples are: Jumping Jacks An y aerobic exercises such as jogging, running, galloping, skipping, and hopping

Words and letter recognition Large tape carpet squares w ith letters On tramp/mats Sing the" ABC's" on trampoline Focus a different letter each week

Sensory discrimination This includes everything but hearing. Examples are: Cold floo r, wood plank, multi -carpeted Cool-Whip pool Hard side and soft side of incline m ats

Auditory factors Listening and hearing abilities. Examples are: Sound cues, whistles, rhythm instruction Chao-Chao train to next station Freeze game Jack in Box (1 - 2- 3- TaDa!) Any music Clapping

Large motor coordination

Receptive language

Large (gross) motor coord ination results from the devel-

Understanding the spoken word . Examples are:

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Problem solving

Weight and time concepts

Creative movement zoo, jungle, move through Jello

Understanding weight, numerals, numbering, and relationship to time . Examples are:

Find a way to roll down ...

Move through weather (snow storm, drizzle, sunshine) How can you move on three body-parts across the mat?

Expressive language Using imaginative phrases and moving one's body creatively. Examples are: Pencil points / fishhooks Butterfly catcher Squish you into a squat!

A big lunge Any superlative to increase positive re-enforcement

Attention span To learn it? Repeat same skill with different stations such as forward roll down incline, after dismount from beanl. on line.

Perpetual motion

Symbolizing Examples are: Recognizing symbols and shapes Traffic safety signs (stop signs, yield, RR)

Imitating Learning through visual observation or demonstration.

Examples are: Move like a bunny Warm-ups imitating correct movements

Creative expression A child' s ability to create movemen t through various stimuli. Examples are: Yoga moves such as cobra, tree, or..

Popcorn on parachute Creative movement such as balloon dancing. Have each child move to music freely wi th balloon that has a crepe paper tail.

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As an instructor, it's important to give a handout sheet to the parents explaining how you incorporate these aspects into your program and why. Also, use these terms and explanations throughout the class. If you' re teaching a four or five years old class where the parents are not included in the class, you will need to provide written explanation sheets of the aspects used.

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FORUM) 1757 3-APR 00:14 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1755 ) From: BJCORR To : BRIANNE BRIANNE , Both Sever ' s and Osgood ' s were covered very well in articles in Technique Magazine , don ' t remember the exac t issues . You might also try a WAI S if you have Internet access .

- bjcorr@delphi . com FORUM) 1763 5-APR 23:26 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1755) From : DON401 To : BRIANNE Feel free to e-mail me your questions about OsgoodSchla t ter syndrome . I am a cer ti f ied a thletic trainer and a gymnastics coach and I would be more than happy to explain this condition to you .

FORUM) 1765 6-APR 01:40 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1763 ) From : RAYFLIP To : DON401 Hey Don , I would also love any info on Osgood-Schlatter syndrome . Could you put a little something together and post it in you free time? I know little to nothing about it but feel it's something I should have at least a little understanding , Thanks in advance, - Ray : )

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( FORUM > 1774 9-APR 19 : 22 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1763) From: VOISIN To : DON401 I have 2 kids (boys) who complain all the time about their knees . What do you suggest if they have the 路 oss . .. . syndrome 路 sorry I cant spell it .

from certain doctors in our area . But I have learned who understands the sport of gymnastics and is sensitive to the training requirements of my athletes . These are the physicians that get my referrals . If coaches do not have such people readily available , then take the time to educate a physician and invite them to be a part of your /Iteam",

FORUM> 1782 10-APR 22:49 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1774) From : DON401 To : VOISIN First and foremost you need to know the exact cause of their symptoms and complaints . Is it Osgood-Schlatter or some other patella femoral syndrome? I will have something out by April 21. In the mean time feel free to e-mail me with a more complete list of signs and symptoms.

Thanx .

FORUM> 1784 11-APR 12:22 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1782) From: WMASANDS To : DON401 Osgood-Sch l atter's disease is a relatively common ailment that afflicts many areas of the body , not just the knee.

There is a condition of Osgood-Schlatter of the spine.

Moreover, I have found that many people mi sdiagnose distal patellar pain as Osgood-Schlatters when it is patellar tendonitis , or Jumper ' s knee . Examination of the tib i al tuberosity shows no pain, or at least minuscule pain.

However , examining the inferior border of the patella results in significant pain . Be sure that the Doc knows vlhat to look for. I have been surprised to find that Docs often don ' t physically examine the area--just relying on x-ray, and don't know the difference.

Bill FORUM > 1792 12-APR 12:02 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1784) From : DON401 To : WMASANDS 'his is exactly why I am preparing this information .

Misdiagnosis is common.

Thanx for the input .

FORUM > 1841 2 4-APR 00:50 General Gymnastics Info RE: project (Re : Msg 1784) From: OTOM To : WMASANDS I have seen many sore knees that were diagnosed as chondro malacia . . . crooked knee cap ... was I close . Usually th i s is mild and combination of ice, anti inflamitories . ..

Advil / Motrin &, a knee wrap can get kids by with a full training load . I have seen two athletes with this that had to have it surgically corrected also.

I use to think of Osgood ' s as a boys problem where I would see more girls having a similar problem but in their heels ... . especially the dancers .

Gary FORUM> 1842 24-APR 14:11 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1841) From : WMASANDS To: OTOM Sadly , I have seen girls told to quit the sport because the Doc told them they might fracture their leg . I have also seen jumper's knee misdiagnosed as Osgood ' and the girl told to layoff gymnastics for 6 months . In addition, I have seen Docs treat and X-ray the wrong knee, be apparently totally ignorant of the athletic training remedies that work quite well , and tell the kid that it was due to her diet alone . Sheeesh Bill Sands FORUM > 1843 24 - APR 22 :2 5 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1842) From : DON401 To : WMASANDS Misdiagnosis is all to common especially when a fami ly physician wi th no training in spor ts medicine is the GATE KEEPER . That is why it is imperative that coaches establish a working relationship with an athletic trainer tnd / or a competent or thopeadic physician. I would caution coaches not to dismiss a diagnosis , and treat an injury the way they think it should be treated . Seek a second opinion from a qualified physician.

As a coach and a cer tified athletic trainer, I to am frustrated by the diagnosis my athletes sometimes receive

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DM FORUM> 1844 25-APR 23:01 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1841) From : DON401 To : OTOM The condition that is like Osgood-Schlatter of the heel is called Sever's Disease . This is also an apophysitis of the calcaneus or heel bone from repeated stress on the Achilles Tendon. One way to help reduce the symptoms is to place a 1/4 inch or heel lift in the shoe . This will shorten the calf muscles and make the athlete more comfortable . Symptoms should res olve in 1 to 2 weeks at which time you should remove the heel lift . Rest is indicated secondary to the degree of symptoms . Once again, make sure you have a definitive diagnosis, before treating this condition . Good luck with your athletes, OM FORUM> 1846 26 - APR 01:35 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1843) From: OTOM To: DON401 In most cases these bizarre tales of mis-advice from physicians are from the old all-most retired GP ' s . We have one i n our area that tells kids to put heat on their sore ankles. I really got a kick out of one of my kids that told him ... coach says never put heat on an injury . I was concerned that he might think I was contradicting his advice so I called him. Turned out that the person advised had nothing at all wrong and he basically was giving them a placebo .. to feel bet ter . He laughed when I said I would still have recommended ice .... By the way .. . he also gave one of our soft handed girls a prescription for BAG BAUM I believe it is intended for cows with sore udders . WOW it is good stuff for healing up significan t rips . He asked me what I used and he laughed when I told him chap stick .

Gary FORUM> 1847 26-APR 01:35 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1844) From : OTOM To : DON401 How do feel about the heel cups . The ones our kids show up with are like you described ... soft rubber and about 1/2 inch lifts . I would think the older harder plastic ones wou ld help distribute impacts to the whole area . Like the fl ack jackets do in football .

Gary FORUM> 1863 1-MAY 21:51 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1846) From: DON401 To : OTOM THAT Bag Baum stuff works wonders and can be used for many types of condi tions . I t contains an anesthetic and analgesic . I first heard about the stuff from one of my farmer patients . Sometimes old medicine tricks can still work take care .

DM FORUM> 1864 1-MAY 21:54 General Gymnastics Info RE : project (Re : Msg 1847) From : DON401 To : OTOM The heel lifts I described were to be worn during daily activities of walking and such . As for the use of Heel Cups , the idea is to absorb force at the painful area. So to distribute this force to the rest of the foot may cause other problems . Good luck .

- Don

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With so many demands being shouted at these coaches, it's no wonder they get flustered with common cheerleading performance errors. They ma y get m ys terious excuses from parents for why their child missed a practice; the rolling of eyes from cheerleaders when corrective criticism is offered for their poor motion technique; azy practice sessions because of busy schedules; all contributing to form breaks on jumps, sloppy tumbling passes, missed partner stunts, shaky p yramids and so on.

It's important to understand that in many cases, you may never prevent all performance problems. You may rearrange the cheer formations to hide individual flaws or perform cheers with only partner stunts to avoid using motions or even change practice times to im-

pro ve energy levels. These examples however, only hide a symptom instead of correcting the cause. The lack of isolating and perfecting minor performance errors could cost your squad an opportunity to perform at a special event or a championship title.

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that identifies Cheernastics performance problems (practical remedies for common cheerleader-gymnastics errors).

To use the chart, simply locate the Cheernastics category, identify the symptom(s), check for possible causes and try the suggested remedies . If you see no improvement after trying one suggestion, move on to

a n other and then another until you find a satisfactory solu tion. For example, one possible cause for low height on jumps is poor fundamental skills. A suggested remedy for improving jumping skills is plyometric training. If such training shows no improvement after a sufficient time (four to six weeks), try another remedy like working on the jump approach or implementing a strength training program.

Continue with this process until you improve the Cheernastics flaw.

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One more option worth considering is to adopt this quick reference trouble shooting chart for your own needs. Thatis, use the chart inconjunc-tion with your own coaching style. Customize a quick reference trouble shooting chart specific for your goals and objectives. Carry the chart with you to all cheer leading performances including practices sessions. Continue to document performance errors and identify possible remedies.

Trust yourself to solve your squads performance errors using one of these suggested techniques. You will be happy to have solved the problem in a relatively short amount of time and your cheerleaders will be inspired onto an award winning performance.

Karen Bucaro, MS. is a personal trainer, USA Gymnasticsc heerleadingexpert, the creator of the Cheernastics Cardio Circui t, a fihless spokesperson for Keys Fitness Products and sponsored by SPRI Products, Inc. an alternative resistance company. Stop by the SPRI booth at the USAG Na tional Congress for all your cheerleading and fitness needs .

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Form breaks include bent knees flexedfeet, lowchests, flying arms, etc.

Weak abdominals and hip flexors Locks total body strength Unaware of what good form is Use visuals to show good form

Practice good form Resistive strength training pgm Plyometricdrills

Lowjumps

Poor approachand jumping technique Weak fundalmentals

Work basic jumping skills Plyometrics drills Work on stamina Jumps

Heavy landing

Poor height

Developvertical jumping skills

Feet aport onlanding Weak total body strength

Poor fundalmentalskills Total body fitness program

Developfundalmental jump skills

Lackof hyperextension

Unable to rotate pelvic girdle forward Poor flexibility Weak abdominals and hip flexors

Stamina jumping drills Range of motion exercises Jump builder drills

Crooked round-oils

Poor hurdle Improper hand and foot placement Weak shoulder girdle

Develop power hurdle Skill progressions emphasize Total body strength program

Legs aport on round-oils or bock handsprings

Lock of body control Improper shoulder push/block Weak total bady strength

Pass through handstand position Skill progressions Hondstond snap down drills Strength and conditioning program

Crooked back handspring and lands on head

Head turns to one side Uneven leg push Not passing through handstand Weak shoulder girdle, arms & legs

Keep head neutral Push oil both legs Handstand snap downdrills Strengthen shoulders, arms, legs

No rebound on round-oils and bock handsprings

Paor techniqe on initial phases Landing withstraight legs Not snapping legs down on landing

Work on skill progressions Add a jumpat end of skill Land on bolls of feet then heels Bends knees

Unstable bose

Poor body posture Improper lunge or squat position

Check body alignment Strengthenabdominals & erector spinae muscles

Unstable climber

Unsure of skill Afraid of climbing Locks the strength to climb

Work on skill progressions Use spoHers Check body alignment Total body strength program

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Poor portner stunts

Workon body alignment Work on skill progressions Avoid building pyramids until portner stunts are perfected

General Cheerleading Technique

Poor motions technique includes brockenwrists, flying arms, bent elbows, etc.

Locks muscular strength to extend arms straight Unaware of proper motiontechnique Lazy arms

Practice infront of a mirror Video tope performances Proctice with others Upper body strength progrom Private lessons

Voice projection weak

Not yelling from diaphrapm, singing words, may be afraid to yell in public

Toke voice lessons to learn to yell from diophraphm Practice publicspeaking inmirror

Nosparkle or smile

Doesh't practice smiling Fear of being seen/heard in public

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In Memory

ERNA WACHTEL: 1907-1995 A.B. Frederick, Chair, Selection Committee U.S. National Gymnastics Hall of Fame

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n my last conversation with Erna Wachtel I asked in typical Philadelphia fashion, "Ha ya . doon'?" Erna rep lied, "Well, I'm either going 'upstairs' or' downstairs,' but I hope (laughing) the first!" Those who worked with Erna know that she is "upstairs" with the angels now. She was that little lady whose head just barely rose above the podia she confron ted annually while introducing of the latest group of honorees elected to the U.S. National Gymnastics Hall of Fame (1) .

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Erna was the last of her generation of Turners (2) prominent in American gymnastics.

She immmigrated from Germany in 1926. Shortly thereafter, she became an American Citizen, joined the Lincoln Turners in Chicago, and competed in Turner and AAU meets for nearly 30 years. I recall meeting her at a "50 and up" meet at the Turner's Camp in Illinois. She remained a member of the Turnverein all her life.

Mrs. Wachtel's annual announcements at the Congress were uniq ue. People would say, "Oh no, Erna, you're not going to tell that one!" Her colorful stories allowed her to be at ease for the more important introduction of Hall of Fame honorees. She claimed to be the firs t lady elected to the Hall of Fame in 1974 (3) . No doubt, she was first in the hearts of many men and women who could recall the waning years of the Turners in American. She had known and worked with Moore, Schroeder, Schiget, Lienert, Dr. Eklund, and Bonniwell. Her span of years in the field began with the Turner domination of the national governing body to the early 90s when few aged 30 or less knew anything whatsoever about the Turners.

One of Mrs. Wachtel's important contributions to the modern program was to scour the country for young women who were familiar with the uneven parallel bars. The FIG had elected to change the women's

1956 U.S. Olympic Women's Gymnastics Team, standing, (L to R) Mrs. Erna Wacthel, manager and coach; Mrs. Sandra M. Ruddick, Doris G. Fuchs, Joyce May Racek, Ingebarg E. Fuchs, Judith Ann Howe, Muriel Davis, and Jacquelyn Joyce Klein.

events to the present set of four in 1948. They were first competed at the He lsinki Olympiad in 1952. No information in English was available in the early 50s and coaches did their best to obtain foreign publications (4).

Erna's odyssey took her to Rochester, Penn. where she found pio neering women's coach, Bud Marquette (5) and his elite gymnast Judy Howe. From her beloved Lincoln Turners in Chicago, came Jacquelyn Joyce Klein (Mrs. Jackie Fie, coached

by Erna fro m childhood) and Joyce May Racek. The national headquarters for the American Turners was in Rochester, New York. National Secretary, Dr. E. A. Eklund, a familiar figure in gymnastics circles, told 'Erna about two sisters in Rochester, German immigrants (6), who knew little about bars. They were Doris and Ingeborg Fuchs.

Doris, still coaching in Connecticut, is better known by her married name, Doris Fuchs-Brause.

Finally, in Indianapolis, Ind., Erna contacted Walt Lienert. He was one of the few persons in the United States who was technically knowledgeable about uneven bars. Walt was working on a new book, The Modern Girl Gymnast on the Uneven Parallel Bars (1957) and was d irector of the gymnastics program at the famed Athenaeum Turners, former site ofthe Normal School of the North American Gymnastics Union. There Ernafound a yo ungs ter named Muriel

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Davis (now Grossfeld) who would go on to participate in three Olympiads and one World Championship as an athlete.

Sandra Ruddick, a national champion was also added to the list.

Lienert became assistanttoErna who was Olympic Manager and Coach for the 1956 Ol y mpic Games i Melbourne, Australia. Later in the decade, Erna helped Newt Loken with the women's section of his widely circulated book, The Complete Book ofGymnastics.

Three women of the Melbourne team became outstanding members of the gymnastics community. Jakci Fie is the founder of the USGF Women's Committee and the first American to chair the FIG Women's Technical Committee.

Doris Brause's World Championship performance on bars, despite not winning a medal, is generally regarded world wide as the first continuous swinging bars routine (Dortmund, Germany). Muriel Grossfeld is the only American woman elected as a coach in the Woman's Sports Hall of Fame.

She has been prominent in coaching circle s for years.

Muriel h elped train Marcia Frederick who won the first individual American gold meda at a World Championships on: uneven b ars. Kurt Thomas won a gold at the same Championships (1978 Strasbourg, France).

The everlasting image of this

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sweet little friend of gymnastics is her spunk and devotion to the big family of gymnasts in Am erica. Those of us who were fortunate enough to know her loved the diminutive little dynamo in return. She was the first American judge to receive an FIG Brevet card. She taught courses at the Chicago Circle campus of the University of Illinois. She Chaired the Hall of Fame Selection Committee (Women's Section) for more than 15 years and was a m ember of the AAU Women's Technical Committee for a decade or more in addition to other offices at the national level.

When she met "Der helliger Petrus" onJune 1, she was overheard to say in typical Turner style ... "Gut heir, Freund. 1st me in Zimmer bereitet?" (7) The reply, "Willkommen zu H immel, Erna."

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Footnotes 1. This term refers to what many people in the field call the "Helms Hall" and is used to differentiate it from the International Gymnastics Hall of Fame founded by Glenn Sundby. TheIGHOF elects gynmasts withinternationalscredential and maintains a museum.

2. "Turner" means gymn as t in German. The German Turners introduced gynmastics to the Uni ted States in 1824.

3. Men had been elected since 1959.

4. For example, Guilio Lay of the Italian Federation published work on the unevens as early as 1951 and a complete book on the subjec t in 1955.

5. Later he would coach Ca thy Rigby to America's first medal in a World Championship.

6. Both had been in concentration camps for four and one half years.

7. WhenshemetSt.PeteronJune1, she was overheard to say "Greetings, dear Friend, is my room ready?" -"Welcome to heaven, Erna."

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Erna Wachtel with some of her many friends from the Chicogo on the occasion of her 88th Birthday.

Pictured (L to R; Sandy Rudman, Grete Trieber, Sandy Oldham, Erna Watche~ Millie Shemluck, and Debbie Hugelier.

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Additionally, it gives instructors, co-workers, program directors, and the students and parents with a value base from which to work.

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There are many reasons people decide to teach children gymnastics; to enjoy the opportunity to be in a leadership position and spend quality time with kids; a desire to give something back to the sport that gave them so much personal joy; a recognization that gymnastics offers lessons in Life that cannot be matched elsewhere.

Most gym clubs hire former athletes as preschool class teachers. In many cases these former athletes have little experience with young children. For success, it is critical that teachers understand the contrasting philosophies of recreational verses competitive gymnastics. The traditional roles and activities of "coaches" differs somewhat from that of" teachers" - coaching relates to the idea of competitive activity. Therefore, it is important that preschool gym-

nastics teachers recognize and appreciate the need to focus on teaching.

Research indicates that the three major objectives most instructors have when teaching sports include:

Enhancing the development of athletes' skills Directing the students to experience winning Helping the students have fun while participating in the sport Considering the needs of the child, the proportional emphasis placed on these objectives creates cause for concern.

Additionally, research indicates that the main reason children seek to participate in sport activities is to have FUN, while the main reason they quit is an over-emphasis on winning.

Because we live in a society that places emphasis on contests that define w inning as a comparison of a person's (or group's) performance to that of others, it is important to be careful when working with very young children to avoid contest situations. It is the nature of competition to produce more losers than winners. Young children are usually unable to separate "performance" from "selfconcept." Repeated exposure to losing can create a diminished belief in one's ability and an unwillingness to try new things than can project into adulthood .

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are achievable, while defining winning in the context of task mastery and self-improvement, without and regardless of the considerations of the performances of others. Teachers must also recognize young children's inability to distinguish the difference between ability level and the task difficulty to which they are exposed.

Young children often judge themselves as "failures" even if the task required is inappropriate to their level of development. Older children are more likely to recognize the task as "too difficult" and not take poor performance personally.

In preschool gymnastics programs, challenges and skills must be adapted to the individual's ability to ensure success.

It is desirable to place children in peer group classes by age and skill level in order to provide an appropriate teaching environment that creates frequent success opportunities and fosters a positive sense of self. Design preschool programs so that the kids have fun and feel good about their gymnastics participation, as well as teaching them to define winning as a measure of their own personal effort and improvement. This enhances maintaining long term participation and enjoyment of gymnastics classes.

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designing and teaching preschool gymnastics include: Providing a quality movement experience for younger children without worrying about skill level-this helps them feel good about all their participation attempts.

Sched uling opportuni ties for skill development as children are ready.

Including academic information as part of every class to assist in de veloping the body, mind, and spirit.

Permitting opportunities for the child to think and reason and problem solve during each class.

Providing a safe and friendly atmosphere.

Expecting the children to follow safety rules and respect the rights of others.

In essence, it is importanf to teach children physically, mentally, emotionally, and socially.

Physically Teach fundamentals and movement ideas from which the children become proficient and develop a sense of competence.

As the children grow and mature, teachers should have a commitment to develop each child technically so that he/ she may ascend to any level of gymnastics or sport participation to which he/she aspires.

Mentally Teach children's concentration and focusing skills as well

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as how to develop positive attitudes towards new learni ng situations.

Emotionally Develop an atmosphere in class where each child feels good about their accomplishments.

Teach them tenacity and the role this plays in attaining goals.

From this, children develop confidence, self-esteem, and emotional self-control.

Socially The positive values of friendship, respect for others, teamwork, appropriate standards of behavior, and working together as a group, can (and should) be reinforced in the teaching environment.

Developing teaching philosophies The imp act of each instructor's personal behavior has

on the yo ung lives they touch is profound . This represents one of the greatest responsibilities that teachers accept.

As adult leaders, instructors play an important role in helping children develop opinions of self-worth. Make every effort to develop programs that cultivate each individual's sense of self-confidence.

As teachers begin to understand that children have different needs, learning styles, and abilities based on age, challenge them to adjust individual teachingstyles. Accordingly, we must create a positive experience for youngsters where they have fun, feel confident and in control of their personal successes.

Individual teachingphilosophies addresses WHY teachers teach. Professional gymnastics teachers must also master:

HOW-learning effective teaching methods WHEN-understanding learning readiness WHERE-knowing how to set up the equipment and facility safely and appropriately for the lesson WHAT-a progressive curriculum that allows the students to master basic skill components prior to attempting complete or more challenging skills It is important for gymnastics teachers / coaches and gymnastics program directors to be know I edgeable in all aspects of these areas of teaching in order to be safe, effective, productive, and professional.

Sources 1. Amateur Athletic Foundation

of Los Angeles, Youth Coach ing Program.

2. Dr. Joan Duda, Advances in

Motivation and Achievement: Motivation Enhancing Environments.

3. Nathaniel Branden, Six Pilars of Self Esteem.

NOTE: Jeff LuI/a, is the President and Founder of Fun & Fit Gymnastics. Lulla is also a member of the USAG National Preschool Committee, and wishes to acknowledge the other committee members (Barbara Davis, Patti Komara, and Sharon Scherr) for their valuable assistance. Jennifer Gallahue Lee, USAG Educational Developmen t Coordinator, directs the National Preschool Committee and is assisted by Loree Galimore, consultant. Steve Whitlock is the USAG Director of Safety and Education.

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FELGE TO FRONT UPRISE: A BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS William Cornelius Associate Professor of Education Texas Women's UniversihJ Denton, Texas felge to straight arm s upport, la yaway to upperarm support, front upise to straight arm support (FF) is in the swing general movement pattern (Figure 1) . Classification of the FF is a closed-discrete skill combination. The closed portion of the classification sterns from the predictable environment created by the fixed parallel bars, with the discrete portion derived because the FF has a definite beginning and an end (Kreighhaum and Barthels, 1990). This skill combination can act as a transition to a handstand position or to such maneuvers as a one half turn to straight arm support. Whatever occurs is dependent upon the constraints established by both the gymnastics event and such human limitations as height, strength, or flexibility (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1990).

The primary purpose of a FF is to provide a means of mounting the parallel bars followed by a variety of supports and positions relative to the bars.

This skill combination provides an outstanding opportunity to demonstrate a multidimensional approach above and below the bars in both clockwise and counterclockwise directions. Outstanding angular displacement and dynamicS can be established with an explosive beginning and subsequent assortment of maneuvers.

There is great diversity associated with the FF. Although the FF, as performed in Figure 1, would be classified within the intermediate skill level, there are opportunities to either raise or lower the difficulty level in a number of ways at various points in the combination. For example, difficulty could be altered by performing the felge to a position where the body is at a greater or lower angle to the

bars. The skill combination can be incorporated in a gymnastics routine as a mount or at some point within the routine.

A felge to the handstand position would raise difficulty significantly, while catching in an upperarm support would be more appropriate for the lower level gymnast. The front uprise could be performed by a beginner into a forward roll combination or with a one-half turn to a straight arm support by the more advanced performer.

Important Biomechanical Considerations Motion analysis Motion analysis is an important form of communication in the athletic arena and is based on describing human movement. Effectively describing gymnastics skills takes place between the coach and gymnast

Figure 1 . Feige to upperarm support to front uprise

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when important biomechanical considerations are identified. A qualitative assessment is the predominant approach used in analyzing sports skills and is a means by which the critical features of a skill or combination can be identified and immediately communicated to the athlete in nonnumerical terms (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1990). Associating biomechanical principles with a gymnastics performance, through visual observation, can provide the foundation for a qualitative analysis . How best to perform movements can then be communicated with particular focus on the mechanical and anatomical aspects of human motion.

Using gravity to advantage Gravity can act as a motive (imparts motion) torque when in a complimentary direction with swing. A motive torque is created because gravity acts

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vert!cally through the gymnast s total center of gravity (CG) at a perpendicular distance from the axis of rotation The axis of rotation is formed by the hand.s on the fixed bar. Gravity provIdes a critical torque by whIch ~h~ FF can dynamically and artistically performed without interruption. Examples of these motive torques are shown in Figure 1, frames 2-4, and 8-9.

Angular momentum All rotation connected with the FF has angular momentum (L). Angular momentum is the product of ~gular velocity and rotational mertia and must be initiated by an external torque.

Movement in this skill combination is associated with the ability to increase or decrease L because the performance is i~ contact with the fixed parallel bars; the bars are a source of external torque. Consequently, the rate at which the gymnast rotat~s about the bar (angular veloClty), and the combination of the mass and the distance the mass is distributed from the bar (rotational inertia or moment of inertia), determine L when the gymnast has a bar in grasp.

Articulation displacements The. art of. c~anging joint angles m assoClatlOn with gymnastics performance can not be overemphasized. These displacements at the joint axis, and the timing at which they take place, provide a means of controlling or modifying resistive torques and enhancing motive ~orques. Greater joint angles can mcrease L w h~n swinging in the same dIrection as the gravitational force (frames 7-8 at ~~oulder joint and 12-13 at hip Jomt): Reduced joint angles will provIde a means by which L can be conserved when the gravity f?rce and swing are in oppositIon (frames 1-2 at shoulder joint and 10-12 at hip joint).

A motive torque compliments L and a resistive torque opposes L (Kreighbaum & Barthels, 1990). Hence, dynamic swing is best served when change in articular displacement is well timed and with a particular purpose. There are precise points in the skill combination at which joint angles

should be adjusted and/or torques applied. A large angular nr:pulse (product of torque and time over which application is made) can serve to combat subsequent points in a combination when only resistive torques are present. For example, there is only a resistive torque being applied between frames 6 and 7, because the hands are free of the bars for an instant. Gravity acts as a resistive torque without the presence of a counter-torque applied to the bars with the hands. On the other hand, there is a combination of motive and resistive torques being applied in frames 2-6. The latter example demonstrates the use of gravity and shoulder joint flexion as complimentary motive torques in frames 2-4 and opposing resistive torques in frames 5-6. Consequently, changing joint angles are a source of securing an effective balance between external torques.

Phases of the skill Primary human joint actions in performing the FF occur at the shoulder, elbow, lumbar, and hip articulations through the preparation (frames 1-2), execution (312), and followthrough (13-14) phases. Flexion an~ extension are the primary actlOns associated with these articulations during this performance.

Qualitative Analysis of the FF Jump to downswing The preparation phase of the FF begins by Jumpmg upward and simultaneously pushing downward on the bars with the hands through the shoulder extensor muscles.

This maneuver provides the body with linear displacement and slight rotation in the clockwise direction. Such a preparatory maneuver allows the gymnast to reach an advantageous position above the bars for beginning the execution phase.

Greater downward angular displacement and angular impulse m the counter-clockwise direction are now possible during the early stage of the execution phase (frames 2-4). Angular ~frames 1-2)

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momentum can be improved as gravity acts as a torque over a greater distance.

Shoulder girdle protraction during the downward swing (frames 2-4) increases the radius of rotation and enhances the opportunity for the larger torque scenario. Protraction facilitates a hollowing effect at the sternum and rounding of the posterior upper back and is e~sential for proper swing techruque. The greatest possible distance from the axis of rotation is now secured in the upper torso.

This also assists in facilitating explo~ive ~lexion of the legs at the hlp Jomts as the pelvis is stabilized (frames 3-4) . There is now the necessary clearance for an explosive swing below the bars.

A concerted effort is made to increase humerus flexion at the shoulder joints during the downward swing in order to provide the greatest possible L. Humerus flexion dispenses an action force needed to create an external torque from the bars during the counter-clockwise downswing. Greater L is now derived from the net external motive torques summed from both gravity and the bars. Maximizing these motive torques is particularly important for overcoming the resistive torques inherent in the subsequent upward swing, beginning in frame 5.

Upswing of felge The upswing (frames 5-7) is a continuation of the execution phase and is particularly affective when the body possesses a large L for the transition from the downswing. It is necessary, however, to add to the existing L possessed in frame 4 if the subsequent upswing is to occur without negative acceleration.

This results through continuous pressure on the bars in frames 4-6. It is particularly Important to maintain a neutral head position, hollow chest, and the continuation of the swing through the bars. This occurs best ~hen continued force appilcatlOn transpires on the bars with the medial portion of both hands at the fifth metacarpal in frame 6. This manipulation is in association with a shoulder joint flexlOn action produced with TECHNIQUE

concentric contraction of the shoulder joint flexor muscle group. The bars then provide the external reaction torque needed for further increase in L to overcome the resistive torque of gravity. Gravity will decrease L between frames 6 and 7 until the hands return to the bars and again apply an angular impulse.

Catch with layaway transition The catch to a straight arm support can be successfully performed near the handstand position (frame 7) when a net L exists in the counter-clockwise direction. Minimizing time between hand release (frame 6) and the regrasp (frame 7) is crucial. Maximizing hand contact time with the bars assures more c.ont~ol and decreases interruption m upward motion.

The layaway movement is a transition to the upperarmsupport (frames 7-9) that utilizes gravity as amotive torque. Consequ~ntly, le~gthening the body at thIS stage IS beneficial. Maximizing shoulder joint flexion and hip joint extension, while minimizing elbow flexion (frames 7 to 8), provide a longer moment arm (length between the axis at hands and CG). A long moment arm increases angular impulse from the pull of gravity that assists in maximizing L in preparation for the subsequent front uprise to straight arm support in frame 12.

Upswing to support The front uprise is associated with an upwardly directed swing and is a part of the execution phase. Performance of the front uprise is accomplished bes t when a particular technique is employed. Slight lumbar hyperextension, a chest lead, and the trailing of the lower legs (frame 9), is an example of a technique that implements a quick stretch of the hip flexor muscle group (iliacus, psoas, and rectus femoris). This incorp'0rates the length tension prinClple and produces greater internal force from the muscles concentrically contracting. Resulting hip flexion creates a beat at the bottom point in the swing between frames 9 and 10. The corollary is an explosive front uprise (frames 10-12) when the

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beat is combined with shoulder joint extension. A slight decrease in rotational inertia (frames 10-12) provides less resistance to ro tation around the mediolateral axis at the hands .

This is particularly relevant because the upswing to a front uprise (frames 10-12) associates with a resistive torque produced by gravity.

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The fo llow-through phase (frames 13-14) represents the final part of the FF and a change in swing direction. The net external motive torque produced from gravity and the bars, as a result of forceful shoulder joint flexion, lead s to the clockwise swing direction and increased L about the mediolateral axis. A hollow chest technique enhances the long body position and a large moment of inertia on the downswing (frames 1213). This better uses gravity as an external torque for increasing L and improving the backward swing. Shoulder girdle elevation, in approaching frame 13, w ill allow the use of an explosive girdle depression action out of the bottom of the swing.

The result is to improve L and better compromise the resistive force of gravity in frame 14.

Summary Both the gymnastics coach and athlete profit from a biomechanical analysis. The analysis foc uses on skill components by pen pointing critical factors in the performance. This process provides insight on how anatomical and mechanical principles contribute to an effective performance and can assist the coach in describing, evaluating, and prescribing corrections for a given motor skill (Luttgens et al.,1992).

References Kreighbaum, E., and Barthels, K M. (1990) . Biomechanics: A

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INTO A PROFIT, ENROLLMENT BUILDING ENTITY Gary Thibodeau Classroom Systems he following article will look into enrollment building techniques utilizing available office and gym staff along with todays new technologies. We will focus on the use of available hardware and software computer technology and there relationship to the gym and dance studio office. The mere fact that you ha ve just purchased a compu ter for your business will not guarantee that your office operations will run more efficiently or that your em-ollment will increase. To effectively utilize any new technology for improved office efficiency we first have to set business goals and establish procedures just as if we were running our business on a manual basis. Prioritize the business goals that you want to accomplish and spend the necessary time at the beginning to:

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Set up the hardware for fast and efficient use.

Call in a consultant if necessary. The consultant should know about basic software and hardware installation. He should also set up a Windows shell and automatic backup procedures and batch files for fast backups of your daily work. The consultant should then explain how he set up your computer and how the backups are organized in relationship to your vital data. Do not hire consultants without being educated about procedures and why these procedures should be put in job descriptions and totally understood.

Choose the right software for your business.

Choose software packages that have been specificly written for your business. Payback will come immediately. Buying a computer without investing in the right software is like buying a turbo 300 ZX and leaving it parked in the garage! Again, the original time setting up and learning the total system is vital to great payoffs of both money and effiCiency.

Spend the money and the time to train staff.

Make sure that " the owner" learns the software with your staff.

Also, cross train other staff in case someone decides to take another job. Cross training is important for office continuity.

Write new job descriptions incorporating important computer operations.

This is most important. Sit down and write job descriptions that are required duties of your office personnel. These duties must be laid out in detail just as if you were planning your gym layout for a big meet!

Set up your software to do as much automatic functions to accomplish your goals as quickly as possible.

Sometimes a slight change in business accounting policy could save hundreds of hours of yearly staff time.

The computer should be able to do normally long tedious tasks in a short period of time such as write inquiry letters to prospects, direct marketing specific programs, send birthday cards, advertise for parties, send follow up letters to resent withdrawals, post checks, get lists of past due accounts, write notes to parents, get student and customer lists, etc. A little time taken to learn the details about your software and taken to set up you office duties will give great returns!

Most gym and dance studio owners have new, expanded visions for their business, especially after attending a seminar or congress. Many of us have purchased computers "to solve our problems". Then, months later, we wonder why we are in the same boat after we have invested all that money on computers and software! Why do we have the same problems that we had before we purchased that "486, 200 Mega byte" machine that was suppose to solve all our problems. Of course it is the computer or the software that is of fault! It could not be our own disorganized business procedures that were inherent before the computer was purchased!!

The answer is in the details. If basic office procedures were not inherent before you purchased your new computer, they will still not be present after the computer is up and running. Most of these problems have to do with time and effort to establish detail in your operation. A great investment of initial time will save an enormous amount of running time as your business fine tunes your computer operations. This fine tuning will turn your office into an em-ollment building part of your business that is just as important as your teaching and coaching expertise.

Let's take a close look at some goals for your office. Then let's look at the details which have to be in place to accomplish these goals. Remember, we want to build our office operations into a profit center which brings in students and increases our em-ollment over and above other factors. If your office were to bring in 50 extra students each year just by implementing a new focus on detailed office staff training, what would that do to your income potential? Multiply 50 times $300 and you will see what I mean.

The two major office goals for class-based businesses To decrease time spent for class management and financial bookkeeping by doing the same amount of work in half the time.

To increase time spent effectively communicating to our present and past customers and marketing to inquiries and attained lists.

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To decrease time spent per customer while communicating and marketing. Sending out fi ve different letters to 30 people at the end of each day should take jus t a few minutes with todays software teclmology. If we cut down the time to communicate to parents from five minutes each to ten seconds each, the additional time can be spent marketing even more potential customers. This results in an even greater potential to increase enrollment.

To increase communication and marketing effectiveness by evaluating your marketing results and acting on those results.

Therefore, the software must be set up to easily give this information. Evaluate what you need. Then select your software that will accomplish your needs with efficient money and time saving functions. Then track the return on your investment.

NOTE: Spending afew hundred extra dollars on specialized software that does both accounting and marketing may result in additional income of thousands of extra dollars. But remember, the result is a function of the software that you use, the training of your staff and most importantly, the detailed job descriptions that you demand as an owner and businessman. If any of these factors are missing the results will be substantially diminished. The result of computerizing your office and business operations is not merely afactor only related to the computer purchases.

If yo u are beginning to feel that communication is vary important and that you are going to make some major changes to accomplish this greater degree of communication, than lets see what we have to do to make this a reality within our office functions. If the office activ.ities will be able to generate a 20 percent or higher boost in enrollment because of their efforts, they first need to feel that they are part of your team and that their functions are vital to your operation. Show them that you care by giving them what they need to do their job. The first and most important need is your own time in the evaluation and setting up of detail job descriptions and a proper office staff working environment.

Gyms around the country scrutinize every detail, night after night, concerning their gym layouts before the construction begins and probably for the next three months! We send instructional staff to congresses and to special training clinics, and plan each minute of our team workout, always looking toward the goals of each gymnast. How many of us take the time to set up planning sessions relating to our own office functions and goals? How many of us then take the time each week to analyze whether our office goals are being accomplished in terms of customer satisfaction and enrollment numbers?

Yes, the office can develop techniques to build enrollment. To accomplish enrollment building directly related to the office there mus t be substantial quality time designated to communication and marketing to customers, past and present, and to prospects, new and old.

Evaluate what yo ur office does with its time. If your office is like most gym and dance studio offices, the staff is overwhelmed with class bookkeeping and accounting functions that must be accomplished each and every day.

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Let's take a look at the average class-based business office. As we have indicated, its first function is class and financial bookkeeping. Everyday they must regis ter customers and s tudents, transfer drop and add children to class rolls, print class rolls for instructors, charge parents for registration and tuition, print statements, collect and record tuition checks, and produce management reports for the owners. In smaller offices they may also have to write checks for accounts payable and do payroll and general ledger activities. These class and bookkeeping functions are, of course, essential and necessary to the operation to all gym and dance studio businesses, and must be performed.

These basic functions are the same functions performed throughout the country. What is the difference? Why do some business operations run more efficiently with greater market enrollment percentages? The primary difference between all class-based business is the" actual time" spent accomplishing these basic business functions pertaining to class and account bookkeeping. If your office spends all day imbedded in class and account bookkeeping, then your office will never become a profit enrollment building entity. It will never have the time to communicate properly to present and past customers and to personalize each communication to prospective inquires concerning your program offerings.

This is what could be called a "bogged down," inefficient office. To serve customers in a service business we must be able to communicate regularly with these customers and prospects. Don't go and immediately blame your office for not achieving maximum communication with your customers! You must as an owner take a close first look at yo urself and how you have set up staff performance expectations. Look closely at the tools and environment that you have provided your staff to help them to meet these expectations.

Why then is there so much difference between one business and another in the efficiency of their operation. Again, it is within the detail and the commitment of the owners to this detail. Any office activity or new computer software or hardware technology that results in decreasing the time for basic vital office functions and increasing the time taken for communicating and marketing your programs will result in an increase in your class roll numbers.

Communication is also an important function of current customer service w ith the result being greater customer satisfaction and feelings of good will.

At the top of this page is a graphic analysis that each owner should consider in any class-based customer service business. The pages follOWing this diagram contain some examples relating to basic changes in your office that will lead to an office that spends more time on enrollment building and customer satisfaction than it does on basic bookkeeping and accounting.

Procedures to decrease dass booking and accounting office time Make sure your data input secretary has " uninterrupted quality time" for input of daily class bookkeeping and accounting functions. It takes three to five times longer to get back to data entry after interruption. A suggestion may be to give a part time coach some extra time to answer the phones or talk to parents while basic data entry is being done. Your data input will take half the time and will most likely be much more accurate because interruptions also cause mistakes.

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Plan data entry daily. Staff should not go home until all daily functions are accomplished. If this cannot be done in regular hours then act on the increase/ decrease by analyzing your staff responsibilities. In most cases, more efficiency will be accomplished by changing office procedures, environment, and/ or expectations.

Update computer hardware for maximum efficiency. You don't need the most expensive high powered computer, but, your administrative assistant should not waste time waiting for the computer to finish functions. Slow computers could add up to a substantial time lose when accrued throughout the entire day.

It could possibly add up to 30 minutes at the end of each day or two to three hours per week. This time could be spent communicating and marketing to potential customers. Just three students added to the roll with this time could pay for a computer upgrade. As a general rule your business should upgrade computers every four years.

Purchase printers that are not continuous feed. Single sheet printers will save much time while transferring paper type such as statements and letterhead.

Locate data entry area away from a comfortable viewing of parents in parent seating area. Put partial barriers between staff and parents.

Evaluate class make-up policy and procedures. In many gyms around the country there is an unnecessary need for one full time administrative assistant just to juggle classes and record data for make-ups. Just think what that same time could do for your business if that same assistant were to shift his/her responsibilities to marketing and communication! Makeups may be keeping a few of your customers happy and enrolled in your program. For this reason, I know they are important to many gyms. The only thing that I am saying is, again, it does not hurt to analyze this policy, and consider basic changes to prevent office "make-up" paralysis.

Having a phone extension right by the computer is necessary and will eventually save time and money.

Back-up your data every day. You will spend an enormous amount of "panic time" if back-ups are not done each day.

Always use rotating disks. You must never back up over the previous days backup.

Take the original time to study your business software and train the staff to do daily procedures one priority after the other in their job descriptions. These job descriptions are vary important.

Purchase software that integrates major functions like rolls, drops, and registration dates to customer address labels and word processors. Staff should be able to produce marketing and communication letters in seconds and target that information to different groups of parents (i.e., preschool parents as opposed to recreation parents). If your business software does not do this function easily, your staff will have trouble completing daily marketing activities.

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Train yo ur staff in the art of properly cutting off extraneous conversations. and so forth ... Any activity or technology that will decrease basic office activity time like computer networking, electonic funds transfer, Fax and ISDN phone lines and barcoding of class rolls and absentee reports.

What do these ideas have to do with increased enrollment! Just think-now your office staff has that extra one, two, three, or four hours per day to market perspective customers and communicate other profit making activities to current customers such as birthday parties, sleep overs, and generally keeping those customers informed and happy!

What to do with increased staff time Get all information brochures and a preschool letter to all parents who call each day inquiring about your preschool classes.

Do the same to prospective recreation and cheerleading students, only these letters focus on recreation and cheerleading classes emphasizing different teachers and program goals that relate to their specific needs.

The same can be done for ballet, jazz, karate, and rockwall inquires, etc. This is called target marketing and can be accomplished in 10 to 20 minutes each day. With todays technology, it doesn't matter weather you get five calls or 50 calls during the day.

Get a list of drops in the past week to send a drop communication letter and program evaluation questiofmaire.

Telemarket previous years students who did not re-enroll and students who withdrew because of an activity that may have just completed its season (baseball etc.).

Market birthday parties and lists of students who came to the last weekend's parties.

Sent a letter to specific parents who have children enrolled in Saturday classes informing them about the meet in three weeks and the impending change of schedule. In other words, keep current customers happy!

Input the daily inquiry phone log including names addresses and phone numbers of the parents, and all their children's names, ages, birthdays, and interests.

A business investment in a modern office using modern technology will give a quick return. If one student is worth $350, then 40 extra students resulting from an efficient marketing office environment would mean an extra $14,000 income for your gym or dance studio. Your office upgrade, new computers, new software, new phone systems, new fax machine, extra phone line, staff training, etc., would be paid for with the first years profits. The second year and beyond would return pure cash profits to invest in what ever!

If these marketing and communication functions could be done each day the result would be a remarkable increase in enrollment.

Remember, vital class enrollment and accounting activities must be done in half the time. Then and only then could the above be accomplished. The ultimate responsibility of the owner is to provide the state of the art hardware, software, training, environment and job/activity timetables to ultimately accomplish the final result-an enrollment building office and an office as a profit center. The business owner must take full responsibility for the results of his investment. YES. Don't forget the details!

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Cannel, Indiana Co-hosted locally by Pelfonner's Edge School of Dance and Theatrical Training hethirdannualNati onalGymFest will be held in Carmel, Ind., October 27-30, 1995.

The first National Gymnaestrada was conducted in Indianapolis in 1993, and the second in Palm Springs, Calif. in 1994. The 1995 National GymFest will prove to beaspectacular event with more participants than ever before!

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General Gymnastics General Gymnas tics (GG) is a noncompetitive form of gymnastics where grou ps of various sizes, ages, and experience levels have the opportunity to perform exhibition displays with diverse them es. The perform ances, las ting anywhere from 8-12 mi nu tes, are choreo graphed to music w ith audience appeal in mind. The National GymFest provides an opportunity for gymn as tics performance groups to come together annually to "show their stuff," sh are in learning opportunities, and have a lot of fun!

Location Host Hotel Doubletree Guest Suites 11355 North Merd ian Carm el, IN 46932 317- 844- 7994 Rates: $77 per night Rooms have two different set-ups . There are a limi ted number of double/ doubles available; king-size bed s plus sofa doubles sleep fo ur.

Local Transportation You should plan to rent a car if you are flying to Indianapolis. The host hotel and GymFest site are approximately 40 minutes from the airport. (Map w ill be sent upon receipt of entry.)

Special Opportunities Coaches, parents, senior citizens' and participants w ith handicaps w ill have special choreography arran ged to meet specific needs. Some of this choreography w ill be presented at the 1995 USA Gymnastics Congress in New Orleans. Group leaders and instructors w ill be able to attend an Instructor's Forum in GG and all participants will be invited to attend special workshop sessions.

As always, the Na tional GymFest w ill feature many opportunities for groups to meet SOCially.

Local Director Ron Morgan, owner and direc tor of Performer's Edge School of Dance and Theatrical Training and choreographer for the Indianapolis Colts Cheerleaders, w ill be the local Director for the 1995 Natio nal GymFest.

The Gala The grand e finale for the GymFest is called the Gala Sh owcase. A pre-choreographed number w ill be performed at the closing of the Gala and on Sunday afternoon at the Indianapolis Colts Foo tb all game in the RCA Dome.

The piece will include special choreography developed by experts in the field for the following: ar tistic gymn as tics, rhy thmi c gymnast ic s, jump rope, ad ul t dance, jazz dance, cheer leading, physically challenged, karate, and senior citizens.

great imagination and diversity in choreography, music selection, and costuming.

What kinds of performances (displays) are permissible?

Almost anything! Large and small groups . Artistic gymnastics, dance, rhythmic, aerobics, clown, and many o ther po ss ibiliti es ex ist.

Gro up members may be male, female, or mixed groups of all ages- children to seniors. GG is a fantastic ac tivity for your club mem bers who d on' t usually get the chance to travel to participate in USAG Junior Olympic programs.

Performance Parameters Performance areaOne 42' x 42' matted floor exercise area will be provided . Groups will be ~ able to utilize the floor area to stage right and left of the mat.

Performance length (time)-Displays are betwee n 8-12 minutes.

Maximum time in the performance area is 15 minutes.

Number in group-The suggested number is 10 or more per group.

Equipment-The LOCwill provide the basic floor mat and sound syste m. All o ther equipment and props must be supplied by the groups .

Theme-The theme for the 1995 National GymFest w ill be Cirque de Gymnastique. Just as the world recognized" Cirque de Soleil" creatively expanded the traditional concept of the circus, Cirque de Gymnastique will encourage

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USA Gymnastics has received an invitation from the West Vielma Union which is organizing its annual youth competition in artistic gymnastics called the International West Vienna Union Cup. The competition will be held December 2-4, 1995 in Vienna, Austria. The meet is open to men's junior clubs. Each delegation will consist of a maximum of six persons (four gymnasts, one coach, and one judge) . Athletes must be born in 1978 or after.

Although some of the local expenses will be borne by the competition organizers, travel, and the bulk of the expenses will be the responsibility of the club.

If clubs are interested in attending this competition, they should contact Dennis McIntyre for more information at 317-237-5050 ext. 230 or IN%USGF@delphi . com. Entry deadline is September 30,1995.

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Nancy Thies Marshall, Task Force Chair 1972 Olympian, USAG Vice-Chair for Women Efrossina Anguelova, Coach-USA Gymnastics Rhytlunic National Rhytlm1ic Dr. Gloria Balogue, National Team Sports Psychologist- Rhythmic Dr. Dan Benardot, National Team N utritionistWomen's Artistic and Rhythmic programs Tanya Service Chaplin, AAC, Former Na tional Team Member, Assistant Coach U. of Washington

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SPECIAL OLYMPIC PLANNING SESSION National Team Coaches June 2,1995

Indianapolis, IN This was a special meeting of the coaches of the current Senior National Men's Team and representatives of the National Gymnastics Jud ging Associa tion.

The purpose of the meeting was to provide for discussion of the relevant facto rs w hich w ill affect the performance of the 1996 Olympic Team and w hat steps can be taken to make a positive impact on those factors.

The meeting was held a t the Indianapolis Courtyard Marriott Hotel and began at 8:00 a.m.

Those in attendance were: Francis Allen, Harry Bjerke, Ron Brant, Ed Burch, Tim Daggett, Tom Dunn, Sadao Hamada, Peter Kormann, Fred Roethlisberger, Art Shurlock, Fred Turoff, Mark Williams and Butch Zunich. Attending for USA Gymnastics were Ron Galimore, Dennis McIntyre, Kathy Scanlan and Mas Watanabe.

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OVERVIEW

The meeting started with a welcome from Men's Program Director, Ron Galimore, w ith an overview of the intentions of the meeting and some background of the areas to be discussed.

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TRAINING PLAN REVIEW AND STRATEGY FOR 1995-96.

A brief overview of the training plan and reporting program was given

by Ron Galimore. Mas Watanabe then gave a report on the program.

Mas reported tha t he now has more information than ever on the national team and that the information is definitely making it possible for him to be more effective ilt his interaction and planning for the team.

Discussion by all the coaches on the training and reporting program then began. The consensu s opinion is that the purpose of the reporting program is ed ucational in value and aides in the gathering of data w hich can be u sed for future planning for both the senior and junior programs.

The next discussions centered on ways to make the reporting more effective, educational and accurate. Since there are so many variables in a training plan and since the time before the '96 Olympic Games is fairly short (13 months) it was decided to concentrate on just three areas of improved reporting and performance.

A. Routines It was discussed and decided by all the coaches that accurate counting of attempted and "hit" routines is very important. In an attempt to standardize the definition of w hat an attempted routine and a "hit" routine are the following was decided: Attempt: 1. Must be a competition routine 2. Must use competition rules. (i.e., 30 seconds to remount following fall) Hit: 1. Can have no large deduction 2. The gymnast may receive no help other than additional safety matting.* *Note: It is recognized that safety of the athlete is always a prime concern and that coaches will spot the athlete as necessary for safety only.

B. Volume/Workload As a educational strategy for gathering informa tion on work volume and workload the foll owing fac tors should be included in reports:

Number of routines attempted- as per definition above The time period needed for all a ttempts-both by event and by workout.

C. Strength and Conditioning A sharing of information strategy for strength and conditioning training was discussed. All coaches are encou raged to submit with their athlete's reports a report givin g the duration of strength training and a brief description of the strength or conditioning program .

The nex t aspect discu ssed by the participants was trainin g camp content and expecta tions. It was generally agreed that pre-planning is important in preparing both athletes and coaches for the camp and for any competitive event in conjunction w ith a camp. Everyone agreed that it is important to have both team oriented/ team building type activities, to give clear direction as to the minimum work loads w hich would be required of all team members, that all team members would be required to a ttend all scheduled workouts and to leave some flexibility in the workou t plan to acknowledge the different workout styles of the participants. The nex t step was to apply this concept to the 1995 World Championships Team Camp .

The tentative schedule for the World Championships Team Camp is: 9/17 Depart for Japan 9/18 Arrive Late in Japan 9/19 Individual adjustment workout 9/20 Open workout (fairly aggressive to help in travel recovery) 9/21-22 Two Compulsories and two Optionals done either-one and one over two days or two and two over two days (minimum standard) 9/23 Light workout day 9/24 Practice Compulsory Competition- (warm-up all six, one touch, compete)plus problem solving session 9/25 Practice Optional Competition-(warm-up all six, one touch, compete) plus problem solvin g session 9/26 Travel to Competition site, light workout. Announce Team and tentative lineup.

9/27 Podium training-compulsory routines in line-up order 9/28 Light training 9/29 Podium training- optional routines in lineup order 9/30 Light trainin g

III. ROUTINE AND SKILL EVALUATION The nex t topic for discussion was routine and skill evaluation and judging concerns. A draft proposal was submitted for a program which would have two parts, Part number one would involve the National Technical Coordinator (Mas Watanabe) putting together a video tape of representative routines, both compulsory and optional, to be reviewed by himself, the NAL's and the Competition Committee. This review would include scoring the routines and adding comments as to why certain deductions were taken or credit was not given. These comments would be given to the NGJA National Technical Vice-President, Butch Zunich, to be compiled into a standardized guideline w hich could b e distributed with the video tape. The concept is to provide a standard guideline for both coaches and judges.

The second part of the proposal deals with establishing a judges evaluation system w hich would be u sed after major competitions to evaluate the performance of each judge for educational purposes. The evaluation process is something which is being created at the direction of the USAG Executive Committee. The discussion which followed identified three areas of weakness in the area of routine and skill evaluation and communication between the coach es, judges and national office. These areas need to be addressed by the Men's Program Committee. These were: A. The identification of specific parts for evaluation and guidelines.

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B, A clear Chain of Command between all committees for asking questions, identifying problems, and dissemination of information, C. Adequa te and accurate dissemina tion of informa tion, Next, the evalu a tion of specific compulsory skills was discussed , The need is to reevaluate and decide exactly w hat w ill be required in certain compulso ry skills to finalize the direction for the nex t thirteen months, The coaches recommended the following guidelines be adopted by the compulsory committee and MPC: Floor Exercise: Scale- With continuous rhythm kick to horizontal turn and lift to above horizontal.

Dismount-stretch off floor and emphasize stretch opening at horizontal before landing, Pommel H orse: Thomas Flair to Scissor Break-no d eductions (no stops, breaks or hits), height is not a factor.

Dismount- done to 30 degrees, no deduction, Done to 45 degrees, 0,1 bonus Still Rings: Cross Strap-no special height ded uction, follo w FIG guidelines (center of gravity above horizontal) Honma to swing & lower to kip-swing high towards handstand and must have straight arm lower down w ith no use of straps prior to kip, Dismount-lower dow n and dismount w ith straight ~r ms wi th no use of the straps is required, Vault: Pre-flight- 20 degrees hands to feet Slight pike (up to 30 degrees) allowed w ith no deduction Emphasis on height and distance Parallel Bars: Cast 1/2 turn - turn should be continuous to 30 degrees above horizontal with no bent arm ded uction , Healy -Should read on part 6, #3: Hips below bar a t upper arm support.

Dismount-reaffirm that dismount deductions a re correct.

Horizontal Bar: No changes For optional evaluation it was requested that John Scheer (rings NA L) and Ron Brant (rings- Competition Committee) es tablish an evaluation guideline for strength hold parts, in particular the planche, maltese and Azarian roll positions,

IV. 1996 USOC PEAK PERFORMANCE GRANT The 1996 USOC Peak Performance Grant was discussed in reference to what the coaches believed would make the greatest impac t on team success in the final thirteen months before the games, The following items were requested and strongly endorsed by the coaches to be included in the Peak Grant reques t: Personal visitations by the 1996 Olympic Coach to the individual gyms of all potential Olympic Team members, Visitations by expert clinicians to individual gym s for special problem solving as requested by the coach, The opportunity for individual potential Olympic Team members to train with other potential team members in their individual gyms for short periods,

V. OLYMPIC COACH RESPONSIBILITIES This area was more a request from Ron Galimore for all coaches to submit recommendations for the Olympic Coach (which may include themselves), Recommendations should include three reasons why the, candid ate should be the Olympic Coach, Also, potential candidates should begin checking their calenda rs, avai lability and the required responsibilities in the event that they are offered the position,

Submitted by Dennis McIntyre

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL April 12, 1995 Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Roetzheim at 11:15all1 est, Members on Call: Bill Roetzheim Chairman Tim Daggett Vice-Chairman Fred Rothlisberger Senior Coaches Rep, Mark Williams Senior Coaches Rep, Peter Vidmar Athletes Rep, Kevin Mazeika Junior Coaches Rep, Dusty Ritter Junior Coaches Rep, Mas Watanabe Men's Technical Coordinator (voice no vote) Delmis McIntyre Men's Program Manager (voice no vote) Ron Galimore Men's Program Director (voice no vo te)

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PREVIOUS MINUTES

Motion to approve the March 2 & March 27 minutes.

Motion - B,Roetzheim Second - M ,Williams Passed

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JOHN MACREADY FUNDING

After a short discussion it was decided not to w ithhold any funding, It was determined that USAG gives a large amount of funds to other gymnasts and programs and that wi th holding funds from some a thletes at the OTC wou ld cau se u s to consider with holding funds from other programs and a thle tes,

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BUDGET INVITATIONAL

Motion to invite Steve McCain, John Rothlisberger, Mihai Bagiu, Kip Simons, Josh Stein, Rob Keiffer and Brian Yee. Alternates for athletes ranked 1-7 come from athletes ranked 1-7 & alternates for athletes ranked 8-14 come from athletes ranked 8-14.

Mo tion - M,Williams Second Passed

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COACHES SELECTION

Motion to invite coaches based on highest ranking gymnast.

Mo tion - TD agge tt Second - D,Ritter Passed

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PACIFIC OCEAN GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES

Motion that two gymnasts should be selected, according to age eligibility and b y rank order starting with the Senior National team and going down though the Junior National team.

Mo tion - TDaggett Second - D.Ritter Passed

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The office will contact the meet host and tell them that we would like to send gymnast from the results of the USA Championships which take place in August.

Motion - K.Mazeika Second - T.Daggett Passed

VII. 1996 INDIVIDUAL EVENT WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES The selection procedure document draft will be changed to reflect that the top three all-around finishers, from the 1996 Winter Cup Challenge, will be invited to participate in the 1996 World Championships.

Motion - F.Roethlisberger Second - M.Williams Passed Motion to accept the 1996 Individual Event World Championships Selection Procedures document as revised.

Motion - D.Ritter Second - M.Williams Passed

VIII. MPC REPRESENTATIVE ON THE ATHLETE AND INSTITUTE GRANT COMMITTEE Motion to nominate Peter Vidmar to be MPC rep. on Grant Committee Motion - F.Roethlisberger Second - K.Mazeika

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Motion to invite gymnasts by rank order who indicate that they would be available for the trip.

Motion - T.Daggett Second - D.Ritter Passed Motion to send as many coaches on the trip as the USOC grant will allow.

Motion - F.Roethlisberger Second - T.Daggett

Meeting Adjourned at 11:22 am Submitted by Ron Galimore Men 's Program Director Signed, Kathy Scanlan, USA Gymnastics President Signed, Ron Galimore, Men's Program Director

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July 1995

TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Minutes

World University Games JO Training Camp World Championships USA Group Championships USA Gyrnfest *tentative

JUNIOR OLYMPIC FROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING

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The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM by acting chair Jan Williamson.

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ROLL CALL

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Tamara Dasso Jan Williamson Perryne Thompson for Gwen Hilliard Susie DiTullio Kim Wickham Cindy Bickman Lydia Bree, Tracey Callahan Molnar Jackie Scherrer Vanessa Vander Pluym for Karyn Glover Nora Campbell, non-voting

X.

USA GYMNASTICS REPORT

Campbell reported on the following USAG programs: JO Championships, National Championships, Female Triad Task Force, Congress, Get It Going, Girls, Inc., High School AD Meeting, Preschool Ad hoc Committee, Gymnastics Games Book, Membership data, and USAG Mall Tour

III.

UPDATES

Regional Chairman were requested to update service awards, Rhythmic Club Directory, and Regional Directory.

IV.

J.O. TRAINING CAMP

Motion that 30 athletes will be invited to the Junior Olympic Training camp in Colorado Springs, September 14-19, 1995. 15 athletes will be invited from Level 7, 15 athletes from LevelS in rank order from the 1995 JO Championships.

Motion - Tracy Callahan Molnar Second - Cindy Bickman PASSED -8-0

V.

SPECIAL OLYMPICS

C. Bickman and S. DiTullio reported on the Rhythmic Special Olympic

Program and the International Special Olympics World Games which will be held in New Haven, CT on June 30-July 9. Eighty-eight rhythmic athletes from around the world will participate.

VII.

MEMBERSHIP TASK FORCE

T. Dasso gave a report on the progress of the USAG Membership Task Force and requested committee member ideas for club memberships, marketing packages, insurance separation, membership prerequisites and criteria, athlete benefits, coach benefits, etc.

ifill. 1995 RHYTHMIC SCHEDULE Campbell reviewed the 1995 Rhythmic Schedule: Olympic Festival Colorado Springs BUL/USA Nat. Team Training Lake Placid New York Exhibition TBD

Feb. 17-18 April 19-21 May 4-5 May 11-12 May 31-June 2 June 25-26 Aug. 1-4 Oct. 11-13*

RULES AND POLICIES

A review of the 1994-95 version of the Rhythmic Gymnastics Rules and Policies prompted the following actions and revisions for the 1995-96 version.

Chapter 4- Athlete Code of Conduct RECOMMENDATION to the RTC to add to page 9: Exhibit proper sportsmanship. Any behavior exhibited on the competition floor that is clearly unbecoming of an athlete may receive up to 0.5 deduction at the discretion of the head judge (i.e. throwing of equipment, obscene language).

Chapter 6-Meet Bid, Meet Director MOTION: (addition to page 17, III C). A copy of the Request for Sanction form must be sent to the Regional Chairman and to the Regional Iudges Assignment Chair.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - J. Williamson PASSED -9-0 MOTION: re: fee paid to the Regional Judges Assignment Chair (page 17 III C 1). An assignment fee must accompany your request for judges according to the following scale: $15 for up to two judges. $25 for more than two judges.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - C. Bickman PASSED - 6-0-3

XI. INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIVE PROGRAM Chapter 7-Individual Competitive Program

RSG MEET ORGANIZATION MANUAL

The Rhythmic Meet Organization Manual w ill be complete and available by the Fall of 1995.

VI.

Aug. 26- 28 Sept. 14-19 Sept. 20-24 Oct. 14- 15 Oct. 26- 29

1996 RHYTHMIC SCHEDULE

Campbell reviewed the 1996 Rhythmic Schedule: Rhythmic Challenge Colorado Springs Junior Olympic Championships Maryland Eastern Open Macon,Ga Western Open Seattle.

National Championships Athens, Ga. (tentative) Olympic Trials Boston Athens, Ga. Olympic Competition USA Group Championships Open forbid *tentative

Boston, MA June 16-18,1995

Members Present: Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Coaches Rep. Judges Rep. Athlete Rep. Rhythmic Program Dir.

Fukuoko, Japan Colorado Springs Vielma San Francisco Indianapolis

July 22-23 July 25-August8 Aug. 4-6* July 1995

As the JO Rhythmic Gymnastics program grows, the need for an additional age division has been recognized. The following items affect competition for Levels 5 and 6: MOTION: regarding new age division for LevelS, page 19, II B. LevelS competition will include a Novice division for gymnasts ages 6-S. A gymnast may not receive a USAG athlete membership until she reaches her sixth birthday. The LevelS Children's division is for ages 9-11.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - C. Bickman PASSED -9-0 MOTION: (page 19, II B). Level 6 competition will include a Novice division for gymnasts ages 7-S. A gymnast may compete in the level 6 Novice division beginning Jan 1 of the year she turns seven. The Level 6 Children's division is for ages 9-11.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - C. Bickman PASSED 8-0-1 All other age groups for all other levels remain the same.

TECHNIQUE

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The following policies have been set regarding Level 6 Novice competition: Motion that Level 6 Novice competitors will be included up through and including the State meet only. Level 6 Novice competition is not allowed at the Regional level.

Motion - C. Bickman Second - K. Wickham PASSED - 9-0 Motion that Level 6 Novice competitors will compete a maximum of three routines. They are required to compete the RFX plus one or two events of their choice from the current Level 6 program. Level 6 Novice competitors are not allowed to compete four events.

Motion - C. Bickman Second - P. Thompson PASSED 9-0 Motion that Level 6 Novice competitors must have competed in a local meet to be eligible to compete at the State meet.

Motion - T. Dasso Second - J. Scherrer PASSED - 9-0

XII. OTHER Other items relating to the Junior Olympic Individual Competitive Program: MOTION: (page 20, VI E 2). The minimum qualifying score from State Competition to Regional Competition for 1995-96 for Level 6 is 16.00.

Motion - T. Dasso Second - P. Thompson PASSED - 9- 0 Level 7/8 qualifying scores will remain the same.

A recommendation was made to the RTC that Level 7 optional music have same length requirement as Level 8 optionals. (1:00-1:30) Clarification: Qualification to Regionals may be achieved at any State Meet.

MOTION: (page 21, VIII). Point B will be eliminated. Point C will remain the same.

Motion - C. Bickman Second - S. DiTullio PASSED - 9-0 CLARIFICATION (age 25, III B) . All-Around competition is required for Levels 6- 8 individuals (at State and Regional Competitions). Level 6 Novice may not compete all-around. Level9/l0 athletes are recommended to compete all-around.

XIII. J.O. GROUP Participation in Junior Olympic Group Competition has increased since the 1st Junior Olympic Group Championships in October 1994. The USA National Group and the 1996 Olympic Gam es are expected to further increase interest in group competition. The following proposal was designed and accepted by the committee and will take effect January 1, 1996.

CLARIFICATION (page 25, I). The Rhythmic Gymnastics GROUP competitive season begins January 1 of each year.

Junior Olympic Group Competitive Structure: JO Group Competition includes three divisions: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced., A JO Group is comprised of four performing athle tes plus one alternate if desired.

Each division includes one competitive RFX routine and one routine with matching apparatus.

The Beginner and Intermediate divisions are com pulsory levels. The Advanced is an optional level.

Beginner division program: - 1996 compulsory RFX, compulsory four hoops - 1997 compulsory RFX, compulsory four ribbons (ribbons may be between 4m-Sm; all ribbons in the same group must be the same size) Intermediate division program: - 1996 compulsory RFX, compulsory four hoops July 1995

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1997 comp ulsory RFX, com pulsory four ribbons (ribbons must be at least Sm; all ribbons in the sam e group must be of the same size) Advanced division program: - 1996 optional RFX, optional four hoops - 1997 optional RFX, optional four ribbons (ribbons may be between Sm- 6m; all ribbons in the same group must be of the same size) Groups in any division must compete ei ther RFX only or both RFX and apparatus routines.

There are no age requirements. A gymnast will receive her athlete membership only after she reaches her six th birthday.

Length of routines- Beginner, Intermediate 1:00-1:30, Ad vanced 1:302:00 Motion to accept the above proposal regarding Junior Olympic Group Motion - J. Scherrer Second - P. Thompson PASSED - 8-0 Preparation of the JO Group Compulsory routines w ill begin immediately and w ill be available from USA Gymnastics office in Jan/Feb, 1996.

Motion that the maximum entry fee for Group Competition is $40 for one routine, $60 for two routines.

Motion - J. Scherrer Second - P. Thompson PASSED - 9-0

XIV. RSG COMPETITION RULES Chapter lO-Rules for Rhythmic Competitions

MOTION: (page 27, II A). A gymnast may not move down a level once she has entered a State Meet, except by petition to the Regional Board.

Motion - C. Bickman Second - J. Scherrer PASSED -9-0 Motion that the Level 6 event awards by score range remain as written. In addition, the top half (rounding down) of all competitors up through third place in each event will be awarded with an individual event rosette. (Le., if there are only three competitors in a division, afirstplace rosette will be given for each event. If there are four competitors in a division a first and second place rosette will be given for each event, etc.)

Motion - S. DiTull io Second - C. Bickman PASSED - 9-0 Motion that a Guest competitor at state and regional competitions is anyone who does not reside within that state or region. Guests may be invited as part of a separate invitational competition with separate awards given at the discretion of the meet director. The type of awards must be specified in the initial entry information.

Motion - C. Bickman Second - T. Dasso PASSED- 9-0 MOTION: (page 33, I & Level 9 athletes will receive individual event ribbon rosettes the same as Levels 7&8 (instead of medals).

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - C. Bickman PASSED -9-0 MOTION RE: CERTIFICATES-USAG certificates are only required to be presented at the Regional Championships. Certificates are optional at all other levels of competition.

Motion - T. Dasso Second - P. Thompson PASSED - 9-0 MOTION: [page 34, (X)K]. Beginning in 1996, each group member wilt receive a JO Group ribbon award for each event, RFX or apparatus, based on placement following the same rules as the individual levels (top half of all groups up through 3rd place). One trophy or plaque award pergroup will be presented to the all-around winning groups (top half of all groups up through 3rd place).

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TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Minutes

Motion - J. Scherrer Second - V. Vander Pluym PASSED - 8-0-1 F1ool/Facility Regulations CLARIFICATION (page 35, XIIA 1). The competition arena may consist of a wooden floor, a rubber-covered ... The competition area may consist of a carpet layer...

The FIG recently approved an increased floor size of 13m.x.13m to better accomodate group competition. For competitions in the U.S., the floor area may continue to be 12m.x.12m for individual competition. Anyone buying a new carpet is encouraged to buy a 13m x 13m.

MOTION: (page 35) Spring floors are acceptable for Junior Olympic competitions up through and including the State Level. (If a spring floor is used it must be announced in the initial meet information.)

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - P. Thompson PASSED -8-1

of the individual coaches. Judges will sit on Side 1 only. (See Technique article for further explanation) Motion - L. Bree Second - C. Bickman PASSED - 8-0-1 Each region is responsible for determining a policy for the administration of Level 6 competitions. It has been suggested that the gymnasts wait for the judge's signal and the announcement of their name at the back of the fl oor to help eliminate confusion.

Motion that no line judges will be used for Level 5 or Level 6. Line deductions will be taken by the judge for Level 6.

Motion - P. Thompson Second - T. Molnar PASSED - 9-0

XIX. RESTRUCTURING

XV. APPARATUS AND ATTIRE Chapter 11 Apparatus and Attire Regulations MOTION: (Page 37, III F). For both novice and childrens divisions, the size and weight of the hoop may be in proportion to the size of the gymnast.

Motion - J. Scherrer Second - T. Molnar PASSED-9-0 MOTION: (page 39, VI). For the novice division, the ribbon may be a linimum of four meters.

Motion - T. Dasso Second - C. Stone PASSED- 9-0

XVI. CHAPTER 12, STATE MEETS MOTION: (age 41, II A). All State meets must be completed at least two weeks prior to the Regional Championships.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - K. Wickham PASSED - 9-0

XVII. J.O. CHAMPIONSHIPs Chapter 14 Junior Olympic Championships The original purpose of the at-large team was to allow talented gymnas ts from larger and stronger regions the chance to compete at the JO Championships. Since the region restructuring in 1993 and 1994, the 1995 Junior Olympic Championships have shown equitable quality of gymnasts in each region .

Motion that there will be no at-large team for the JO Championships.

Motion - L. Bree Second - C. Bickman PASSED - 8- 0-1 MOTION: (page 45, IA). The top six Level 7 and the top six Level 8 individual athletes (regardles of age division) from each Regional competition will qualify to the JO Championships. The top four scores from each event will count toward the Regional team score.

Motion - C. Stone Second - P. Thompson PASSED -9-0

XVIII. LEVEL 6 FLOOR PATTERNS Motion that for Level 5 and 6 competition with two gymnasts on a floor, the carpet will be divided into two equal halves, noted by a visible line.

Floor patterns and directions are optional and will be left to the discretion July 1995

Regional restructuring was done in 1993 to hel p small regions gain resources and to balance the level of regional competition across the country. Three proposals for additional shifting of regions were discussed at length. No consensus could be reached and the issue was tabled until 1996. The situation will be monitored throughout the nex t year.

XX. GRIEVIENCE SUB路COMMITTEE Motion that a Grievance Sub-committee will be instituted as follows: A. The JO Program Committee will elect a three member committee to addresss issues that develop with regard to complaints, violations, or grievances filed against any participant in a Junior Olympic event.

B. The Chairman of the JO Program Sub-committee will serve as the chairman of the Grievance sub-committee.

C. The Rhythmic Program Director will serve as a non- voting member.

D. All matters related to the Grievance Committee will remain confidential.

E. The Grievance Committee must follow the grievance prodecures established by USA Gymnastics.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - J. Scherrer PASSED - 9-0 Motion that the Grievance Committee consist of the JOPC Chair, the coaches rep. and one other regional director.

Motion - S. DiTullio Second - P. Thompson PASSED -9-0 Motion to noutinate S. DiTullio as the regional director to sit on the Gtie~ altce sub cOlll1uittee.

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Motion to elect S. DiTullio as chair of JOPC Motion - J. Scherrer Second - P. Thompson PASSED - 5-0-4 Motion to adjourn.

Motion - P. Thompson Second - V. Vander Pluym PASSED - 9-0

The JOPC meeting was adjoul'l1ed at 1:10PM on Sunday, Jun e 18, 1995. Next meeting will be held in the spring of 1996.

Minutes approved, June, 1995 Signed Kathy Scanlan, USAG President Signed Nora Campbell, USAG Rhythm ic Program Director TECHNIQUE

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LEVEL 6 FLOOR PATIERN REVISION Paula Hilliker

Rhythmic Program Assistant

46 heJuniorOlympic Program Committee recently voted to revise the floor patterns for Level 6 for two gymnasts on a floor. (See JOPC Minutes, page ???) The new ruling was made to allow athletes to be judged according to how they perform the elements, with no deductions for" going the wrong way." The decision will also provide better sight lines for the judges and eliminate undesirable interaction between gymnasts. The new floor pattern ruling takes effect August 1, 1995 with the new individual competition season.

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Meet Director Responsibility For any Level 5 or 6 competition with two gymnasts competing simultaneously, the floor area must be divided in half with a visible line marking the center. The line may be velcro, tape or another material visible to the gymnasts and judges.

Judges chairs are to be placed onSide 1 only. (See diagram.)

The initial meet information must state the format of the Level 5 and 6 competitions; i.e., one or two at a time. This information should be sent to the Judges Assignment Chair at the time of mailing.

Rotations should be created to allow gymnasts in the same age division to be judged by the same panel in the same event. This is especially important for State and

Regional competition s where the athletes will be ranked for each event and all-around (see minutes).

Each Regional board will decide which format will be used for the Regional competition.

Sample Floor Patterns T.eve! 'i-ROPE

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Coach Responsibility The coach is allowed to determine the best floor pattern for her gymnasts, working within the allotted space (20x40). However, all elements must be performed in the same order, with the same rotational requirements for all pivots.

Side 1 Level6-RFX

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Sample Floor Patterns

Level 6-CLUBS

Level 6-RIBBON

In the following floor pattern diagrams two different possibilities are shown, both of which are correct and will receive no deduction. The coach is responsible for developing the patterns which work best for their gymnasts. The size of the gymnast, amplitude of the movements and taste of choregraphy, should be taken into consideration to determine the preferred patterns.

Side 1

Side 1

Line deductions do apply for Level 6 and will be taken by the head judge.

The coach should find out ahead of time what format will be used for competition and train her gymnasts accordingly.

July 1995

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Safety Certification (TBA) J.O. Training Camp Safety Certification (12:00-4:00 p.m.)

Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.)

U.S. Olympic Festival U.S. Olympic Festival U.S. Classic Nationals Safety Cert. (1 :30-5:30 p.m.)

Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.)

Safety Certification (TBD) & Indiana State meeting USA/Bulgaria Group Training Safety Certification (6:00-10:00 p.m.)

ASEP Course (4:00-8:00; 9:00-1 :00) Safety Certification (TBA) & Illinois State meeting ASEP Course (TBD) Safety Certification (New: 1-5:00 p.m./Renew: 2-5:00 p.m.)

Safety Certification (1 :00-5:00 p.m. New / 2:00-5:00 p.m. Renewal) Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-l:00 p.m.)

Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon) Safety Certification (2:00-6:00 p.m.)

J.O. Training Camp (10-11) Safety Certification (4:00-8:00 p.m.)

Nassau, Bahamas Colo. Spgs., CO Massillon, OH McAllen, TX Denver, CO Boulder, CO Birmingham, AL' Deerfield, MA Richmond, VA Indianapolis, IN Lake Placid, NY Carmel, IN Lexington, KY Peoria, IL Mundelein, IL Decatur, GA Decatur, GA Sarasota, FL Jacksonville, NC Columbus, OH Colo. Spgs., CO Fort Worth, TX

Mike Franco Connie Maloney Chris Antonille Eddie Smith Nora Campbell Galimore/ Kelly Kathy Kelly S. DiTullio Billy Bob Taylor Ed Gibson Nora Campbell Dave Moskovitz S. Schoenboechler Norbert Bendixen Norbert Bendixen Christine Calvert Christine Calvert Mike Franco Kim Domagalski B. Montanarri Dennis Mcintyre Kay Brown

401-789-8096 317-237-5050 216-837-5116 214-203-8294 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 413-772-0575 304-344-3279 219-736-2723 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 502-458-8094 708-949-77 68

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Safety Certification (TBA) Safety Certification (1 :00-5:00 p.m.)

Coco-Colo Nat'l Championships ASEP Course Congress: 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.)

USA Gymnastics National Congress Safety Certification (6:00-10:00 p.m.) .Sofety Certification (9:00-1 :00 p.m.)

Notional Group Training Camp Notional Elite Training Squad Camp World University Games Safety Certification (10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

ASEP Course (TBD) 12th International Junior Camp Elite Training Camp

Various Sites Grand Forks, ND Mt. Laurel, NJ Stroudsburg, PA New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA New Orleans, LA Downers Grove, IL Colorado Springs, CO Fukuoka, JPN San Jose, CA Wall, NJ Yokohama City, JPN Colo. Spgs., CO

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FIG General Gymnastics Colloquium ASEP Course (6:00-10:00 p.m.; 8:30-12:30 p.m.)

World Team Trials GAT Convention Safety Certification (TBA) Safety Certification (TBA) Safety Certification (7:30-10:30 p.m.)

J.O. Training Camp NorCal Congress (Region I) Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Copenhagen, DEN Bloomsburg, PA Austin, TX Austin, TX MN MN Santo Claro, CA Colorado Springs, CO TBA Santo Clara, CA Wall Township, NJ

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317- 237- 5050 717-387-0539 317-237-5050

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Savannaha Coostal Georgia YMCA Course Dir: Kim Domagalski 803-773-1404 12 Nassau, 8ahamas Time: 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.

Course Dir: Mike Franco 401-789-8096 16 Massillon, OH 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m. with Regional YZones YMCA!YWCA Massillon YMCA of USA Great Lakes Zone Gymnastics Course Dir: 80bbi Montanarri Local Contact: Chris Antonille 216837-5116 16 McAllen, TX 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.

With Texas Men's USAG State Meeting Hilton; 2721 S. 10th Street; 78503 Hotel #21 0-687-1161 Course Dir: Eddie Smith 214-203-8294 Local Contact: Aaron Samano 210-630-2722 22 Deerfield, MA 1:30-5:30 p.m.

5Star Gymnastics Camp Eaglebrook School, 01342-0701 Course Dir: Steve DiTullio 508-263-9306 in July call 413-772-0575 22 or 23 Indianapolis, IN Time: TBA In conjunction with Indiana State Meeting Course Dir: Barry Dubuque Local Contact: Ed Gibson 219-736-2723

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Carmel Academy of Gymnastics; 575 W. Carmel Dr; 46032 Course Dir: Dave Moskovitz Local Contact: Terri Wilson 317-844-6330 28-29 Peoria, IL Time: T8A Illinois USA Gymnastics State Congress Course Dir: Norbert 8endixen 708-949-7768, 708-708-8743 29 Decatur, GA 1:00-5:00 p.m. New / 2:00-5:00 Renewal Decatur DeKalb YMCA, 1100 Claire mont Ave. Course Dir.: Christine Calvert 404-377-0241 29 Sarasota, FL Time: 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.

Sarasota YMCA Course Dir: Mike Franco 401-789-8096 29 Jacksonville, NC 9:00 a.m.-12:00 noon ' 8ellfork Road Course Dir: Kim Domagalski 803-478-8119, or 803-773-1404 Local Contact: Rhonda Laughlin 910-93B-2213 30 Columbus, OH 2:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.

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Wil-Moore Gymn; Hartford Road Course Dir: Phil Frank Local Contact: Wendy Musgrave 609-234-5292 Stroudsburg, PA Time: T8A International Gym Camp Course Dir: T8A Local Contact: International Gymn Camp 717-629-0244 New Orleans Time: 1:00-5:00 p.m.

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USA Gymnastics National Congress The New Orleans Hilton Riverside and Towers Contact: Tina Sunier 317-237-5050 ext 238

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WA Time: TBA Washington State Workshop Course Dir: Leigh Eaton 206-578-2042 or 577-6274 MN Time: T8A Minnesota USA Women's State Congress Course Dir: ScaM Gay 612-920-5392 MN Time: T8A Minnesota USA Women's Stote Congress Course Dir: ScoM Gay 612-920-5392 Santa Clora, CA 7:00-10:30 p.m.

Region One Congress Santa Clara MarrioM, 2700 Mission College 8lvd, 95054 Course Dir: Hiroshi Fujimoto 408-372-1006 Local (ontact: Chere Crowhurst 408-238-7245 Santa Clara, CA 9:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Region One Congress Santa Clara Marriott, 2700 Mission College 8lvd, 95054 Course Oir: Hiroshi Fujimoto 408- 372-1006 Local contact: Cherll Crowhurst 408-238-7245

Certification is good for four years.

Registration Form Received:

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T8A

All materials (including the new Safety Handbook) for 3rd Cycle courses are provided at the course and are part of the cou rse fee.

Organization Represented: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ __

Form of Payment:

SEPTEMBER

A ll courses are 3 rd C ycle courses.

Please make checks payable in full to USA Gymnastics Safety Certification

Telephone: (H),_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (W) _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Course Director:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

San Jose, CA 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

California Sports Center; 3800 81ackford Ave., Suite C; 95117 Course Dir: Hiroshi Fujimoto 408-372-1006 Local Contact: Linda 8arclay 408-246-7795

Mastercard

Name on Card :_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Confirmation Mailed:

N umber: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

T795

Date:_ _ _ _ Signature:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ LExpiration ______________________________ July 1995

TECHNIQUE

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