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Contents USA Gymnastics

Ran Galimore

USA Gymnastics Marketing And Events Relationship With leHerson Pilot Sports

Director

Kathy Kelly

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Rhythmic Program Director

Nora Campbell

Women's Program

1995 National TOPs Team

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Telecommunications USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Chair:SandyKnapp; President: KOlhy Scanlon; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue; Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Stonner; American Sokol Orgonization:JerryMilon; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Collegiate Gymnastics Association: Roy Johnson; Notional Association of Collegiale Gymnastics (oaches for Women: Gail Davis; Notional Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; Notional Association of Women's Gymnastics Judg es: Yvonne

Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: (h ris Voelz, LouBurkel; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bierke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkwarlh; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kale faber· Hickie; u.s.Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DITullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: Lome (rowley; U.S. Elite Coaches As sociation for Men's Gymnas· tics:PelerKormann;U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics:Tony Gehman, Roe Kreu lzer; U.S. Men/s Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yancey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics federation: 80nnie Davidson; Young Men/s Christia nAssociation of the USA: Ri,k Dodson; USA Gymnostics Nationol "'embership Directors: Men's: Jim HolI, RoyGuro; Women's: JulioThompson·Arelz, Mark Weber; Rhythmic: Allo Svirsky, Ule All· (arberry Athlete's Advisory Committee: Karyn Lyon Glover, ,hoir; (hrisWoller,vice,hoir; Tonyo Service (hoplin, se<; Wendy Hilliard, Karyn LyonGlover, PelerVidmar, (onrodVoorsonger, Krislen Kenoyer Woodland, Kim Zmeskol; USOC Athlete Representative: Mi,helle DUllerre.

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1996 Congress 1996 Congress & Olympic Trials 1996 Olympic Trials Schedule

Rhythmic Gymnastics Maintaining Balances In RSG "Get II Going"-Introduce Rhythmic GymnastiCSTo Your Program Gymnastics-A Fun Activity!

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Announcements Notice To Membership Two GymnastsAdded To The USA Rhythmic Group Team Festival Del Sole-International GymFestival 1997 Pacific GymFest

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General Gymnastics General Gymnastics News Jump Rope Program

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Conditioning Understanding Body Tension

Board Of Directors National Membership Representatives Application / Nomination Form

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M en's Minutes Men 's Program Meeting

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USA GYMNASTICS MARKETING AND EVENTS d RELATIONSHIP WITH t JEFFERSON PILOT SPORTS Kathy Scanlan, President

t the November 1996 USA Gymnastics Board of Directors meeting, after a thorough and detailed discussion, the Board approved an Agreement between Jefferson Pilot Sports (JPS) and USA Gymnastics for the marketing of USA Gymnastics' existing events and for the creation and marketing of new gymnastics exhibitions. This Agreement, which will commence January 1, 1997, will extend through the next quadrennium helping to stabilize USA Gymnastics' revenues and open new, creative exhibitions that will enable athletes to extend their public careers to the delight and enjoyment of the general public. JPS is a division of Jefferson Pilot Communications, one of the three primary divisions of the $6 billion Jefferson Pilot Company. JPS have been leaders in the development of exhibition figure skating events, airing 20-30 hours of figure skating on television during 1994 and 1995. They have been associated with USA Gymnastics on the post-Olympic Tour in 1992 and will work on the 1996 3D-city post-Olympic Tour. USA Gymnastics and the gymnastics community have been interested in seeing gymnastics learn from the success that figure skating, particularly exhibition style figure skating, has enjoyed. We have a wonderful exhibition event in the Reese's International Cup, which was one of our top-rated television programs in 1995. At the same time, it is imperative that the competitive events we host, such as the Coca-Cola National Championships and the McDonald's American Cup, remain vital, well-attended events with a large television audience. By partnering with JPS, we believe that we have entered into a relationship that will allow us to improve the marketing of our events, while retaining control over their presentation, and at the same time develop, in a more cohesive and focused way, exhibition style gymnastics. JPS is on the leading edge of this effort and we believe we have a lot to gain from their experience with figure skating. The Agreement provides a joint marketing approach between JPS and USA Gymnastics in which USA Gymnastics will be primarily responsible for marketing its events and solely responsible for operating these events. JPS will be primarily responsible for marketing its gymnastics events and solely responsible for operating its events. To protect the athletes, JPS' exhibition formats and schedules are subject to the approval of USA Gymnastics. JPS will provide USA Gymnastics a guarantee that our income from broadcast and sponsorship sales for our existing events will be at least equal to that we have enjoyed in 1994 and 1995. Additionally, we will receive a share of the broadcast and sponsorship sales from JPS operated exhibitions.

This Agreement will result in the addition of substantial television coverage for gymnastics. As all of you know, the more we are on television, in a positive way, and the more exposure the sport has to a national television audience, the better off our clubs and industry are. This Agreement has the ability to make viewing gymnastics a much more common experience in the non-Olympic years and to contribute positively to the future of all of us. H any members have questions regarding this Agreement, please feel free to contact me at the USA Gymnastics office.

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7 year olds

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8 year olds

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9 year olds

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10 year olds

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11 year olds

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Taisia Laumann Dana Earls Whitney Ferguson Keri Fryoux Ashlee Bradley Laura Nadramia Katie Grocki Chris Cutright Katie Hammond Charly Meyer Jenica Walker Gina Rinaldi Bethany Nickoloff Jordan Schwikert Tasha Schwikert Jessica Brogden Micha Gross Christine Kim Katie Sturdivant Chelsea Plourde

Of the 350 6-8 year olds, 71 were selected to the National 6- 8 TOP Team. This represents fifty clubs. One coach from each club was invited to attend the December National Training Camp in Tulsa, Okla. Of the 875 9-11 year olds, 320 were invited to take ~art in the National TOP Testing that was held at the Gymnastics Training Center in Rochester, New York, October 19-22. At Hi ational Testing, the athletes again were tested Qn physical abilities alo with some basic skills on each apparatus including-dance. In the , evening of each testing day, the National Staff conducted Q iruc for all the athletes and their coaches. The following da~ , a11 of the

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doesn't permit easy access to certain important and fun opportunities that cu rrent USAGO! subscribers have with Delphi. These include: the Forum (which is d escribed in this article), the Conference area (where you can communicate in real time with others in private or open group discussions; and the News and Libraries areas where USA Gymnastics posts a large amount of interesting and timely information for you to review or download. USA GYllU1astics w ill keep you informed of our progress in d eveloping a WWW site and implications for current Delphi subscribers to USAGO!

NOTE : The fo llowing message, #2421, is the one that started the conversation in the Forum area: 2421 20-0CT 22:43

RE : dowel grips From : YWCAPCTN

To : ALL

What are people's feelings about the right time, if any, to introduce dowel grips? Personally, I like kids to go as long as they can.w ithout them, because it's just one more thing to deal with if they don't really need them. However, if kids have just learned or are about to learn giants sans grips, wo uld I be making a mistake not to introduce them now? None of my gYllU1asts are having trouble w ith the skill, and none of them wear grips now . So w hat do you think? Is sooner better than later, or is not at all better, or.. .. 2422 21-0CT 00:28

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2421) Fr am : GYMPHOENIX To : YWCAPCTN

I believe it is importaI~t to introduce dowel grip usage as soon as the gYllmasts are working a lot of long swing and circling skills. There is a dual reason for this. First, they need a long time to become comfortable w ith the grips. Second, once they star t swin ging around the bar a lot, rips and beat-up hands interferes w ith their ability to get in sufficient repe titions. I require the January 1996

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use of grips in practice at L6, so that by the time they hit L8, they are comfortable with using dowel grips. 2425 21-0CT 19:10

RE : dowel gri p s (Re : Msg 2422) From : FLYTE To : GYMPHOENIX

Jolm, I agree 100 percent w ith your perspective on this issue. I would, however, caution the use of dowel grips for girls w ith very tiny hands. It can sometimes be more d etrimental to not be able to feel the bar. STEEL 242 6 21 - 0CT 20:48

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2425) From : GYMPHOENIX To : FLYTE

I agree w ith the" tiny hands" issue-this is why I don't require them until L6. Usually the kids' hands are big enough to fit the XS size by the time they get to this level. If the gymn asts' hands are too sm all to fit this size of grip they can' t use them anyway! An interesting tid-bit to note is that for the "super pip-squeaks," the surface area of the hand to body weight is much larger, so that the pressure exerted on the palm is much less for the little ones. As a result, these gyllU1asts can swing more giants w ithout grips without ripping thaI1 a larger gYllU1ast. Therefore, the need for grips at this stage is greatly reduced. 2431 22 - 0CT 16:16

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2421) From : DOWINDSOR To : YWCAPCTN

Sherry, I can't reply for all coaches, but at MarVaTeens, when the gYllm asts WaI1t to use dowel grips, we let them wear them. Our only rule is that no Level S gYllU1a5ts are permitted to wear them. (LevelS's are allowed to wear regular grips if they WaI1t). Most all of our Level 6'5 wear d owels, but here we believe it's okay since they are preparing to work on giaI1ts. I know of a couple of gyms that encourage their gymnas ts not to wear grips until Level 8 or 9. Why? To build grip strength . But seriously, I believe the gymnasts still

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bar or rings? Not even the Russian men do th ese ev ents wi thout grips! Food for thought. See Ya! - Doug

build grip strength in any case. I personally don' t like working girls on giants w ithout dowels. It' s also a big p ain to break them in to wearing dowels at the same time. My preference is to permit the gymnasts to get use to them at Level 6 or 7. See Ya! - Doug

2483 27-0CT 22:26

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2421) From : OTOM To : YWCAPCTN Technically, kids don' t need the big dowel style grip until they are doing free hips and working giants. It does take some getting used to before the novices get used to this style of grip ... so the an swer is " It depends ... " This is w hy you are the coach .. What is this kid probably capable of doing a year from now .. . as far as h ands go ... the slick bar for kids learning giants .. . and even kips can make their hands last for ever ... but not their wrists.

2442 23-0CT 22:31

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2431) From : YWCA PC TN To : DOWINDSOR Thanks for the dowelinformation. I have coached kids u p through level 9 (almost10) w ithout grips, and the issue really never has come up-everyone h as held on just fine. This is really the first time it's become an issue, but I guess I must go through the process n ow, just like everybody else ... I thought I'd escap ed! :) - Sherry

2493 30-0CT 20:54

2446 23-0CT 22:52

RE : dowel grips From : YWCAPCTN

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2483) From : YWCAPCTN To : OTOM Thanks for another viewpoint. With your information and everyone else's, we came up w ith solutions for those on our team w ho needed them. It's nice to be able to ask for second opinion s! - Sh erry

To : ALL

Thanks, all, for your thoughts on grips. - Sh erry 2452 25-0CT 01:13

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2442) From: DOWINDSOR To : YWCAPCTN

2630 2-DEC 19:31

Sherry, One other note about dowel grips. Everyone always notices that the Russian women never wear grips, even at the Elite level! We had a group of kids and coaches go to the Ukraine a couple of years ago and this question came up. Wh en the Russians were asked, "Why don' t you wear grips?" -the answer was, "We can not afford them."

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2626) Fr om : GYMPHOENIX To : ZAMS Hey Tony! I'm not really that surprised abou t this fact. I've had many gymnasts w h o prefer to swing without grips, particularly in competition. Nevertheless, I require the grips in p ractice, to protect the hands and, in so doing, to get in more" reps without rips" (hey, I like that!). If they prefer to compete without them, that's OK w ith me. I'd really be interested to know if these competitors wear grips in practice.

Also think about this: If grips are not needed for high levels of competition, why do we not see men with bare hands on high

2631 2 - DEC 23:44

RE : dowel grips (Re : Msg 2630) From : SPORTTECH To : GYMPHOENIX Hey all! In talking to some of the foreign coaches and having traveled there, one of the main reasons they don't wear grips is that they can' t get them! These coaches would love to have them, but they aren' t easily available in Russia, etc. - and the cost can be p rohibitively expensive! In the U.s. you can order dowels by phone and receive the grips by next d ay air at a reasonable price. Grips h ave many advantages in that they essentially lengthen the h ands of gymnasts with very short fingers, grips protect the hands and allow more repetitions, insure a consistent surface that holds chalk better than just skin, and help keep the equipment and grip makers in business! Think about how many male gymnasts you see doing rings or high bar without grips? Women always seem to be 8-12 years behind the men, but we always catch up ... as the bar keeps getting smaller, the swings larger, and the releases higher, even the few w ithout grips w ill get and utilize them if they can! - Dave (SPORTTECH)

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1996 Congress

BOSTON

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Convention Center. There is a convenient subway station located at Copley Place, connecting to AMTRAK and Logan International Airport.The Marriott features 1,147 guestrooms and suites, indoor pool, health club with exercise room , whirlpool, saunas, and game room. Hotel restaurants include Gourmeli's,an upscale family restaurant and Bello Mondo, featuring the finest in Northern Italian cuisine. For a great place to watch sports and enjoy the best burgers in Boston, try Champions, The American Sports Bar. Reservations: 617-236-3800 Cut-off date: June 6

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THE FACTS Host City: Boston, Mass. Congress Dates: Pre-Congress Sessions· June 27 Congress Sessions . June 28-30 Post Congress Sessions· July 1

1996 U.S. Olympic Trials· June 25-30 Artistic Trials· June 27-30 Rhythmic Trials· June 25-26

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Times

Competition Sessions

7:00-9:30 pm

Rhythmic Trials Session #1

7:00-9:30 pm

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RSG Congress KAT Workshop # 1. Pt. 1 Congress Registration Desk open

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Congress "Add-on " sessions: RSG Congress PDP II : ASEP Sport Principles Course Exhibition set-up (decorator's) KAT Workshop #1. Pt. 2 Registration Desk open PDP-I: Video Clinic and PDP I Grandparent Course Safety Course # 1 KAT Workshop #2, Pt. 1 Exhibition set-up (exhibitor's)

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6:00-9:00 pm

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4:00-6:30 pm

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5:30-10:00 pm

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FRIDAY, JUNE 28 7:00 am-8:00 pm 8:00-11 :00 am 8:00 am-12 noon 8:15-9:15 am 9:30-10:30 am 11:00 am-12 noon 12:00-6:00 pm 12:00- 1:1 5pm 12:00-5:00 1:30-2:30 pm 2:45-3:45 pm 4:00-5:00 pm

Registration Desk open Exhibition Hall set-up (exhibitor's) Level 6 RSG Judges course Congress Sessions (Round #1) Congress Sessions (Round #2) Congress GENERAL SESSION Exhibition Hall Open LUNCH BREAK Level 7/8 RSG Judges course Congress Sessions (Round #3) Congress Sessions (Round #4) Congress Sessions (Round #5)

I SATURDAY, JUNE 29 7:00-2:00 pm 8:00-9:00 am 8:00-11 :30 am 9:00 am-3:00 pm 9:15-10:15 am 10:30-1 1:30 am 11 :30 am- 12:45 pm 12:45-1:45 pm 2:00-3:00 pm 7:30 pm 7:45 pm 8:00:9:30 pm 9:00 pm 9: 15 pm-12:00 am

Registration Desk Open Congress Sessions (Round #6) Level 5 Judges Exhibition Hall Open Congress Sessions (Round #7) Congress Sessions (Round #8) LUN CH BREAK Congress Sessions (Round #9) Congress Sessions (Round #10) Doors open for Ceremony of Honors Ceremony of Honors video presentation Ceremony of Honors Doors open to Banquet area USAG Annual Banquet

I SUNDAY, JUNE 30 8:30-11 :30 am 9:00 am-3:00 pm 9:15am 9: 15-10:15 am 10:30- 11 :30 am 11:30am-1 :00 pm 1:00-2:00 pm 2:15-3:15 pm 3:30-4:30 pm 3:00-9:00 pm

Registration Desk Open Exhibition Hall Open Rhythmic Judges Certification test Congress Sessions (Round # 11) Congress Sessions (Round # 12) LUN CH BREAK Congress Sessions (Round #13) Congress Sessions (Round # 14) Congress Sessions (Round # 15) Exhibitor tear-down

I MONDAY, JULY 1 9:00 am- 1:00 pm 8:30 am-1 :30 pm

TBD

DEPARTURES •••

Safety Course #2 KAT Workshop #2-Pt. 2 Possible PDP-I Grandparent course

January 1996 TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Gymnastics

MAINTAINING BALANCES IN

., RSG I

------------------------------~ Nadeja Jastrjmbskaya Ph.D. Ch ief Coordinator for the 1998 RSG Commonwealth Games Program The Lah Hoong, B.Ed. RSG Project Manager for the 1998 Commonwealth Games Program

Introduction

alances are a part of the fundamental body movements in rhythmic gymnastics. They are one of the components used by judges during competitions in evaluating the level of difficulty of the routine. It is compulsory to include balances in all routines (FIG Code of Points, 1993). The following requirements fo r balances are as d escribed in the FIG Code of Points, 1993. performed on toes . . held for a minimum of two seconds shape fi xed and well defined

the sam e level of involvem ent in the RSG program located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Two vestibular tests were included into the research: 1. Test I-Simpler balance in coordination: Vertical body position, the free leg near axis and arms stretched to the sides as recommended by Firileva, (1981); 2. Test 2- A more difficult balance: Vertical body positions, the free leg far from the axis, Recommended in Control Norms (1986) and Educational Programme for RSG (1991) . Instructions on the two balances are as below: Test 1: Starting position-Stand on the right/ left toes with the other leg forward and flexed at the knee. The pointed toes of the free leg contact with the knee of the supporting leg and the arms stretched to the sides. The tester measures the time of main taining the stability of the balance Test 2: Starting position- Vertical balance with the free leg in a horizontal position at the back (arabesque position) and arm stretched to the sides. The gymnast rises on her toes and tries to maintain this position as long as possible. Once the gymnast has fi xed her balance on her toes, the tester starts the stopwatch. When the gymnast is no longer able to m aintain her stability, the stopwatch is switched off.

Procedure The gymnasts were tested w ith Test 1 after 1.5 months of RSG training in a special testing session. After 15.5 months of training as according to the Malaysian Classification Programme (grade 4 and 5, 6 times per week, three hours per session), they were retested during a special session.

Table 1 Maintaining Balances by the Gymnasts (N= 18)

good amplitude in the shape The fi xation of balances d epends on vestibular stability. The vestibular stability in their order depends on the following factors (Matveev), internal and external forces, sensor corrections and coordination of movements. Vestibular stability is improved during childhood on the basis of the perfection of reflector m echanisms when the vestibular analyzer becomes more effective. The sensitive period for the development of this ability is from the age of 7 to 12 years, (Aslunarin, 1990). Lian (1989) reported that for girls there is the following process of d evelopment of vestibular stability: 25 % fro m adult possibility, 9.8 years; 50%, 11.2 years; 75%, 12.1 years; 100 % 14.5 years. But this does not mean that it is possible to develop vestibular stability at high level for all persons. Menshikov and Anishenko (1990) wrote that some people improve their ves ti bular s ta bili ty very fas t, bu t some can' t im prove much d es pi te long term preparation. During the training process in rhythmic gymnastics, the gymnas ts improve their vestibular stability (V .Biriuk, 1972). This effect increases if the coach uses special methods for the d evelopm ent of this a bili ty. The purpose of the present study was to conduct an analysis of the vestibular stability of gymnasts w ho just started rhythmic gynmastics and monitor their progress in their balanCing abilities while acquiring the skills of more difficult balances.

Balances on the right Balances on the left on toes (sec.) on toes (sec.) No. Gymnasts

Test 1

Test 2

Test 1

Test 2

E.R.

49.0

33.07

25.0

32.84

S.5.

64.0

11.94

28.0

8.84

N .T.

8.0

8.32

20.0

7.77

A.S.

6.0

17.32

3.0

21.95

T.C

32.0

23.43

12.0

5.19

58.0

57.64

6.0

52.89

106.0

31.37

45.0

35.33

L.S.

3.0

2.63

2.0

5.73

T.Y.

35.0

10.77

33.0

10.30

76.00

28.20

44.0

2.13

L.J. Y.5.

2.0

9.40

5.0

5.74

Y.C

4.0

3.08

32.0

3.31

T.O.

4.0

4.39

3.0

6.14

F. R.

25.0

1.70

27.0

3.69

Method

G.Y.

26.0

21.82

3.0

41.17

Subjects

N .N .

36.0

12.04

6.0

2.82

Eighteen beginner rhythmic gymnasts served as subjects. They were aged from 9-12 when the research started and 10-13 years when it finished (starting M = 10.22, SD = 1.11). All the subjects had

P.D.

13.0

18.44

21.0

1.93

CS.

6.0

12.26

9.0

2.78

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Rhythmic Gymnastics

Results and Discussion The descriptive data of the subjects as reported in Table 1 are the mean (M) and standard deviation (SD) of maintaining in balances by the gymnasts. The SD are very high for all types of balances. The coefficients of variance (V) are very high for all balances. A. For the right leg in the 1st test VRl

;

B. For the left leg in the 1st test VL1

78 %

;

94 %

C. For the right leg in the 2nd test VR2

;

D. For the left leg in the 2nd test VL2

110 %

;

Conclusions Based on this study, the following general conclusions appear to be justified: A. Abilities for balances are not equal for all RSG gymnasts.

80%

This means that the balancing abilities are not equal for gymnasts in the group from the beginning. This result supports the findings of N .K. Menshikov and A.A. Anishenko. (1990), that the vestibular stability varies amongst the gymnasts practicing under the same coach. Therefore, the variety of results here is usual and common. The results of the statistical analysis using F-ratio show that the differences between variances are statistically significant for the following events: A. Maintaining balance on the right toes and left toes for the 1st test (F-ratio 4.219 > 2.20; B. Maintaining balance on the right toes for the 1st and 2nd test (F-ratio 4.5 > 2.29) That means that maintaining balance on the right toes is significantly longer than on the left toes; and maintaining balance on the right toes for the 1st test is significantly longer than for the 2nd test. These results support the following ideas: A. Each person has a dominant leg for maintaining balance (Holmskaya and Ephimova, 1991). Most of the subjects (11 gymnasts or 61 %) have the right leg as dominate whereas 7 gymnasts (39 %) have the left leg as dominant. B. Balances which are more difficult in technique affect the time of holding the balance. That is why a simpler balance could be maintained longer than a difficult one (the arabesque position is more difficult than when the leg is bent forward) . C. Where maintaining a difficult balance on the right and left

toes is concerned, the technique assists in the process of the transfer of the ability in vestibular stability from the dominant leg to the non-dominant one. The correlation analYSis shows that the coefficient of correlation is statistically significant for the right leg during Test 1 and Test 2 Corr ; 0.626 at 0.05 level. For the left leg the coefficient of correlation is not statistically significant. This may be explained as follows. It is easier for the dominant leg to acquire the skill of maintaining a more difficult balance longer than a non-dominant one. We divided the gymnasts into two big groups according to their performance in maintaining balance on the right toes during the 1st test. A. Group of gymnasts with the best results: N = 8, M ; 57.0, SD ; 23.52, and V ; 41 % B. Group of gymnasts with worse results: N ; 1.91, and V; 41%

B. The "best" gymnasts increase the time of maintaining the more difficult balance than the simpler one and the difference between variances is statistically significant (F-ratio 6.71 > 3.79).

7, M ; 4.71, SD

B. It is possible to define the dominant and non-dominant leg for the gymnasts. C. Most of the gymnasts use the right leg as the dominant one.

D. For more difficult balances, the technique involved influences in a higher degree than for simpler balances. E. It is easier for the dominant leg to acquire the ability of maintaining the position of a difficult balance than the nondominant one. F. Gymnasts who have a high degree of vestibular stability are consistent in displaying good time of stability when performing a more difficult balance. G. The gymnasts who have a low degree of vestibular stability

after 15.5 months improve this ability but couldn't match the level of the best gymnasts.

References 1. FIG Code of Points, 1993.

2. Ashmarin, B.A. Theory and methods of physical education. Moscow, Education, 1990. 3. Biriuk, E.V. Research of vestibular stability and ways of its perfection during training in RSG. Moscow, unpubl. doct. diss., 1972. 4. Control norms for technical and fitness preparation of 1215 years old RSG Gymnasts. Moscow, Russian Sport Committee, 1986. 5. Firileva, G. Methods of pedagogical control and perfection of fitness preparation of RSG gymnasts. Leningrad, A. Gertsen's Pedagogical Institute, 1981. 6. Homskaya, E.D., Ephimova I.V. Types of individuals profiles of asymmetry of the brain hemisphere. Bulletin of Moscow University, set 14, 1991 N.4. 7. Liah, V.I. Coordination abilities of the pupils. Minsk, Polumia, 1989. 8. Mateev, L.P. Theory and methodology of physical culture. Moscow, PhYSical Culture and Sport, 1991. 9. Menshikov, N.K. and Anishenko, A. Gymnastics and its methods. Moscow, Education, 1990.

Acknowledgment This research project was funded by the Malaysian Gymnastics Federation.

The results in the 2nd test were as follows: A. The "best" gymnasts in holding a more simple balance still have their priority for the difficult one.

January 1996

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Two Gymnasts Added to the USA Rhythmic Group Team Luan Peszek, Public Relations Director It was announced b USA G . gymnasts Lori Fredricks~n and V.Yn:n~stJcs that rhythmic added to the USA Rhythmic Grou Irglma Ledgerwood were were selected after evaluation at ~ Tea~. The two gymnasts 20-28, in Colorado Springs, Colo~ rammg camp, November The gymnasts were selected b Rh h . Rossitza Todorova. y yt mlC Group Coach USA Gymnastics Rh th . Campbell said, " We're Y·t ~IC Pro gran: Director Nora ginia to the Rhythmic Te:x~ ~h a~out addmg Lori and Virwill make excellent add ·t·· eyhre both very talented and . 1 IOns to t e group." Frednckson is from Sandw· h . Individual Rhythmic Nat· I TIC , Ill., and IS a four-time · IOna earn memb Sh' 15 oId and IS a member of the III· . Rh e:. e s years mOlS ythmICS, coached by Irina Vdovets. Ledgerwood is from Chest V ' Rhythmic National Team Sh ~r'16 a. She s a newcomer to the of South Side Gymn t: e s years old and is a member ICS coached by S d H . She ' s also coached by as Cath . y kh . ~n ra arnson. erme a ImovICh Fredrickson and Ledgerwo d . . . . members Aliane Baquerot (R 0 WI}1 Jom Rhythmic Group James (Oran e Park ooseve t Island, N.Y.), Mandy IlI.), Brandi ~egel (Mf~~; ~l:t) ~~s~n Ar.lington H eights, Grove, IlL), and Becky Tur~er a en SIevers (Downers ennesaw, Ga.) on January 3. The Group members live and t . . They work out at the Elite S m Downers Grove, Ill. training center for the Rhyth ~orGs Complex, the national mlC roup Team The Rhythmi G · l . nastics Rhythmi~ ~~~l{ WI 1p~r~rm at the 1996 USA GymGrove, III., will perfor~n;~' eX~i~~try 16~17, in Downers Team from Belarus on Februar 18I.IO~ wIth the Olympic and will perform at the 1996 Rh Yth I.n N o~ners Grove, IlI., ships, May 31-June 2, in Ath ens, y Gmlc atlOnal Championa.

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Six of the eight g . Games Team. The Si:mnasts WIll .m ake the 1996 Olympic Olympic Trials, June 2~~~·as~ WIll be selected at the U.S. , m oston, Massachusetts .

The Rhythmic Junior Olympic Group compulsory workshop will tentatively be held in conjunction with the Rhythmic Junior Olympic Championships the weekend of April 20-21 in Rockville, Maryland. Exact schedule and content information will be available in the near future in Technique magazine.

Riccione, Italy July 1-7, 1996 We are happy to invite you to the third edition of the Festival del Sole that will be held July 1-7, 1996 at Riccione. Each group must give two displays with a maximum length of 15 minutes. Riccione is not just gymnastics, you can enjoy yourself in its aquatic parks, among the biggest in Europe; in its innumerable sports centers for tennis, wind surfing, beach volleyball, in-line skating, horse riding, mini-golf, minimotor, mini golf, fitness; live unforgettable nights in its famous discotheques or under the moon in its outdoor bars and restaurants; in its fabulous dancing halls; or at the fun fair. At Riccione you feel at home with its 652 hotels or 6,200 houses and apartments. You can go shopping in Viale Ceccarini, well known over Europe for window shopping. Taste the specialties of local cooking accompanied by the generous wines of Romagna and eat fish in the famous restaurants along the coast. Furthermore, Riccione offers shows, art exhibitions, theater, concerts, and hot springs.

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Arrival of groups; Opening Ceremonies at the Sports Stadium July 2, 3 Reception at the Town H all; Group exhibitions Free day July 4 July 5,6 Group exhibitions Parade to Sports Stadium and Closing Ceremonies July 7 For information for foreign clubs: Elniff Lene, Tel. 0182/595260

1997 PACIFIC GYMIEST Hamilton, New Zealand January 4- 7, 1997 The Pacific GymFest follows the same format as the FIG World Gymnaestrada, with groups presenting dynamic performances of precision gymnastics to music. Programs may be up to 15 minutes, incorporate a wide variety of gymnastics forms, from stream tumbling to dance and aerobics, from the grace of rhythmic apparatus work to clowning. The Pacific GymFest offers comfortable accommodations, appealing menus, and recreational facilities -pools, gymnasiums, tennis courts-are offered at a number of boarding schools and motels in Hamilton. Sleeping facilities range from airy, open plan dormitories to shared and single rooms. Bedding and meals can be supplied, or bring sleeping bags. Daily performances will be staged at the new Mystery Creek Center.

Pacific GymFest aims: To foster international goodwill and understanding in a friendly gymnastics forum. To promote the values and variety of General Gymnastics for All. To celebrate the sport of gymnastics. Contact the USA Gymnastics office, General Gymnastics Coordinator, to receive additional information and registration forms . USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics Coordinator Pan Am erican Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 P 317-237-5050 F 317-237-5069 Email: USGF@delphi . com

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Objective of the Forum The objective of the forum was to present the FIG's concept for an FlG-certificate training course for general gymnastics instructors . Four U.s. instructors attended this Forum (Dean Capelotte, Lori Loznovsky, Barbara Murray Taylor, and Steve Whitlock). The instruction manual for the training of FIG-certificate general gymnastics instructors, which was presented at this FIG Forum, may be ordered from the FIG Secretary General in French, English, or German at a price of 25 Swiss Franks.

Welcome to Goteborg 1999 Date: July 4-10, 1999

World Gymnaestrada Berlin 199 S

erlin is another demonstration of the fact that general gymnastics offers a varied range of sports activities suitable for all age groups and ability levels. Essentially, this range comprises artistic and rhythmic gymnastics, apparatus gymnastics, and games exercises with their own national and cultural characteristics. Creativity knows no boundaries-a wealth of new ideas and varied designs were displayed at the World Gymnaestrada. The concept of the World Gymnaestrada with small- and large-group presentations (without any competitive element whatsoever strongly encourages the worldwide spread of general gymnastics . Approximately 20,000 gymnasts from 35 nations showed their interpretations of general gymnastics . For added variety, the Berlin Gymnaestrada was attended by observation delegations from 14 FIG member federations . The program of the 1995 Berlin World Gymnaestrada included a number of items organized by the General Gymnastics International Project (sponsor ofGeneral Gymnastics for the FIG). These were:

Observer Delegations Fourteen delegations comprising a total of 30 observers were invited by the General Gymnastics International Project to attend the Berlin World Gymnaestrada. The following countries each sent a delegation: Algeria, Bangladesh, Belarus, Bulgaria, Ecuador, Hong Kong, Hungary, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myamar, Romania, Singapore, Thailand, and Ukraine. The purpose of this measure was to familiarize delegations with the World Gymnaestrada as the only worldwide general gymnastics event organized officially by the FlG. It is expected that these FIG member federations (together with others) will send groups of performers to the 11th World Gymnaestrada in Gothborg, Sweden in 1999.

With the final scene of the 10th World Gymnaestrada in Berlin, the Swedish Gymnastics Federation "Svenska Gymnastik Foerbund" invited all FIG member federations to come to Goteborg and attend the 11 th World Gymnaestrada. Goteborg is looking forward to the World Gymnaestrada -and the U.S. is looking forward to Goteborg! A video entitled "Welcome to Goteborg and the 11th World Gymnaestrada 1999" contains much important information. It covers the following topic areas: An invitation to the 11 th World Gymnaestrada from the city of Goteborg. Sports and other facilities for the entire World Gymnaestrada program. Goteborg, the city, host of the 11th World Gymnaestrada Running time: 15 minutes with English commentary; VHS cassettes available in NTSC, PAL, and SECAM. This video will be mailed to all FIG member federations, members of the FIG Executive Committee and Technical Committee members in December.

Policy Affairs in General Gymnastics International Colloquium September 1-3, Brondby/Copenhagen This colloquium conducted out within the framework of the General Gymnastics International Project under the supervision of the FIG General Gymnastics Technical Committee (CTGG-FIG). The meeting was attended by 40 participants from 24 nations members of the executive committees of FIG member federations, members of the FIG Executive Committee (CEjFIG), members of the FIG Technical Committee General Gymnastics (CTGG-FIG), and members of the Board of the General Gymnastics International Project.

The following was debated by the colloquium:

FIG Forum for FIG Member Federation Education Managers This two-day FIG Forum was presented during the World Gymnaestrada and was attended by: Education managers of FIG member federations attending the World Gymnaestrada, Education managers of FIG member federations sending observer delegations to the World Gymnaestrada, and FIG and European Gymnastics Union (UEG) Committee members.

The chances of general gymnastics around the world are closely related to current general trends of development prevailing in the field of sport. One of the aspects involved is maintenance of the FIG's position as an international gymnastics federation, which includes general gymnastics. Another aspect is the FIG's strategy to popularize general gymnastics in all countries of the globe through workshops, clinics, visitations, publications, and so forth. After this situation had been discussed in outline at the General Gymnastics Technical Conference on the occasion of the 1994 FIG Congress in Geneva, it was intended to compile all arguments for and against opening the FIG at this colloquium.

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Results and summary of the discussion: Encouraging general gymnastics worldwide and strengthening the FIG is to be effected not by regulation, amendments, or interpretations but by action.

It is imperative in this context to develop strategies to ensure that general gymnastics is promoted by all FIG member federations in 11 nations where FIG member federations are located. This strategy will include:

> Status analyses as a basis for creating or extending general gymnastics programs, organizations, and training structures; > Bilateral and international general gymnastics events; and

It is essential to plan and conduct an aggressive campaign to promote general gymnastics worldwide, making use of the FIG's membership of the IOC and particularly of the "Sports For All" IOC Commission. It is essential to develop strategies to popularize the Gymnaestrada idea, to strengthen the role of the World Gy~aestrada as the World' s most important leisure-sport meetmg, and to develop World Gymnaestradas into world games of exercise culture. It appears sensible to create mechanisms of cooperation between the FIG and other international federations as well as, if necessary, to develop strategies to distinguish the FIG from other international leisure federations.

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1. Complete the application form and return to USA Gymnastics postmarked by March 22,1996. 2. Complete the separate registration for Congress (in the February issue of Technique magazine) if you plan to attend regardless of your acceptance into the Gel II Going program. 3. If you have already registered and are accepted into the Gelll Going program, you will be reimbursed for your Congress registration.

4. Grant winners w ill be notified by mail on April 15, 1996. The USA Gymnastics Gel II Going Grant program is designed to promote the addition of rhythmic gymnastics classes to club, school, YMCA, or Park District gymnastics programs w ho have had little or no rhythmic programming in the past. Twenty people (through application) will each receive a grant equivalent of $350 to attend a special Rhythmic Gymnastics Introductory Workshop at the 1996 Congress in Boston.

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Comments from the 199SGet It Going Grant Winners Thank you for the great opportunity this grant provided. I'm so excited to start teaching! - Jennifer Stempien, Joliet, Ill. Thanks again for the chance to get involved in rhythmic gymnastics. I am already adding elements to my preschool classes and am activelyplanning classes for the older kids. We should have things going by October. - Susan Wittkop, LaJolla, Calif.

GYMNASTICS-A FUN ACTIVITY! Reported from Bowyer, GR, Student perceptions of physical education, JOPERD, Vol. 67, No . I, January, 1996, pp. 23-26.

recent article by Garry R. Bowyer in JOPERD magazine reports gymnastics as a fun activity. Preservice classroom teachers in an elementary physical education class were asked to recall from their elementary experiences their favorite and least favorite activities. The group consisting of 75 female and 10 male preservice elementary classroom teachers between the ages of 18 and 25 were also asked to tell why they liked or disliked the activities.

The results are shown in Tables 1 and 2. It should be noted that students liked the opportunity to participate in fun, nonelimination activities where skills were developed progressively. Bowyer notes, "When students are given the opportunity to set individual goals and the incentive to reach their goals, they feel more satisfied with (fitness) testing. "

Table 1 - Most Liked Activities Can't wait to Get It Going! Debbie Schmitt, Wake Forest, N.C. We have already started four rhythmic classes, introduced it to artistic teams, developed a demonstration rhythmic group, and incorporated it in our preschool program. We are having a blast! - LuAnnNix, Tuscaloosa, Ala.

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Gymnastics

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Kickball

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Parachute

· Fun · Opportunities to participate/work together

16 %

Dodgeball

Basketball

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Volleyball

Rarely eliminated early Liked hitting others with the ball Possessed good skills Handled the ball often Possessed good skills Handled the ball often

Table 2 - Least liked activities I am motivated to continue learning and sharing with young girls. I appreciate all the work that went into the instructor's manualshaving written progressions is very helpful to beginners like me. - Jackie Williams, Portland, Org. I especially enjoyed practicing in my hotel room! - Janet Skaggs, Dothan, Ala. (artistic Level 10 judge)

Percent

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Reason

24%

to perform in front of peers Fitness testing ·· Had Fitness skills insufficiently prepared · Always got hit Dodgeball

19 %

Running

18 %

Picking teams

11%

Rope climbing · Instructor did not modify the activity

10 %

Basketball

Softball

24%

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Had to sit out Too physically demanding Too slow Always got picked toward the end

· Couldn't do it · · · ·

Insufficient skill; felt left out Unit lasted too long Insufficient skill; felt left out Unit lasted too long

Gam) Bowyer is an assistant professor at Miami Universil:1), Middletown, OH 45042.

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Sample list of jump rope exercises (listed in order of difficulty)

JUMPROPE PROGRAM I

1. Jump rope in place with two feet. 2. Jump rope in place with one foot. 3. Jump rope alternating feet (running in place-emphasize use

of calves and good toe push off). 4. Jump rope and travel forward and backward Gog/run).

5. Jump rope and travel forward and backward with a double leg hop.

Larry Nassar, D.O., A.T.e.

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6. Jump rope and travel forward and backward with a single leg hop.

7. Jump rope and do high knee marching in place.

The following list of jumprope activities can be utilized to accomplish two goals depending on how they are applied: First, jumping rope can be performed as part of a low intensity phase of a plyometric program. Select 2-4 of the drills below and add them to your plyometric program. As with any plyometric program these drills should be done at the beginning of practice before the gymnast is fatigued. In general, plyometrics are performed only twice per week. Second, the jumprope exercises shown below can be used as extra conditioning instead of running to help burn calories. Jumping rope for 10 minutes at a rate of 120 turns per minute is equivalent to cycling for two miles in six minutes, running one mile in 12 minutes, jogging for 30 minutes, or swimming for 12 minutes. The benefit of jumping rope over these other exercises is that it will also help improve quickness and coordination of the gymnast's feet. Select at least four drills from the list below for this type of exercise program. Perform these exercises three to four times per week. The earlier in practice the exercises are performed the better. But, since this is not strict plyometrics, it can be used later in the practice session.

General Instructions 1.

Each exercise should be performed for 30 seconds to start and progress to 90 seconds. (Duration of a typical gymnastics event.)

Progress from approximately 70 turns of the rope to 120 turns per minute as the performance of the activity becomes easier. Of course, the more turns of the rope per minute the more challenging the skill becomes for the gymnast.

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It is very important to be quick off the ground . The foot stays in contact with the ground for as short a time as possible.

Do not sacrifice speed for form! Form/ alignment of the body is very important. You do not want to teach poor habits w ith any conditioning drill. (Keep the chin up, proper trunk alignment, and good toe point when appropriate).

8. Jump rope and do high knee marching while traveling forward. 9. Jump rope and perform pony steps (pony step, step to the right, pony step, step to the left, and repeat). 10. Jump rope and perform the grapevine dance step. 11. Jump rope and have the gymnast select different dance steps, can make it into a game like H.O.R.S.E. where each gymnast in a group selects a different drill and everyone else has to try the drill.

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Isometric contraction is tension. Tension is a vital part of any gymnasts conditioning program. The British National Coaching Foundation book, Physiology and Performance, describes isometric contraction as:

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When a muscle contracts isometrically, it develops tension, but there is no resulting movement, because the tension in the muscle exactly balances the opposing force. This statement can be illustrated as follows:

If the legs are bent as shown, the work of the hip flexors (ilia psoas) should be cut-out. If the hands are kept on the back of the head, then a swinging action will be avoided. This exercise must be done by lifting the upper half of the body. Arms can also be crossed on the chest. Gymnast A stands with a slouching body and muscles looking soft. Gymnast B stands erect with abdominal and gluteal muscles contracted but no significant change in body shape is made. This posture is desirable for a gymnast.

If the hips are kept firmly on the ground and not swung upwards as the gymnast lies down in order to act as a counter balance to the upper body and make lifting easier, then only the abdominals will work. This exercise is one that the gymnast should repeat often. This is not a tension exercise, but abdominal strength is vital for mid-body tension.

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Gymnast A will probably do a handstand like this: if she can't hold herself straight in the upright position, she has little chance of doing so in the inverted position. Gymnast B has more chance of doing a handstand like this. January 1996

This is one of the first exercises that should be given to gynmasts. Whatever discipline, whatever age, the gymnast must be able to maintain this shape.

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Again the hand is placed on the soft part of the gluteals. Press gently yet firmly. As soon as the back gives, the coach should lower the gynmast to the floor.

Holding this positionrequires tension in the buttocks (gluteals).

Here pressure is applied to the gluteals by the coach or partner. This pressure must be constant and not sudden jerking. Note the weight must be applied to the rounded part of the bottom and not the waist or middle of the back.

This similar exercise tests and improves tension in the shoulder joint. This is very important for handspring actions. The shoulder must not move forward .

First the ankles are just held for about 10 seconds. When the gymnast is familiar and okay w ith these positions, then the ankles can be released alternately. Again, the coach should watch the body shape, particularly the waist area w hen the gymnast is on the hands. Watch for creases in the leotard at this point-a smooth leotard is correct.

With the feet just slightly off the floor, the coach presses down at the ankles. Often the gymnast is capable of performing only two or three presses.

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NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES TOTHEUSA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Purpose USA Gymnastics Bylaws require that two representatives from each of the three disciplines (Men, Women, and Rhythmic) be elected to serve on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors.

3. Nomination applications must be received by the appropriate Men's Regional Chairman no later than March 1,1996. 4. The Regional Chairman will utilize his state chairmen and other such persons appropriate to select the top two individuals to be nominated from that Region.

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5. The Program Committee will canvas the 18 maximum candidates and select the top six as indicated by result of vo ting. These six names are to be placed on the National Ballot. This will occur at the J.O. National Championships in May. 6. The National Ballot will be included in the July issue of Technique and must be returned to the National Office no later than Oct. 1,1996.

7. The term of office will be four years.

Criteria for Nomination Any individual nominating or being nominated must be a USA Gymnastics Professional member in good standing for a m inimum of five years. Must be interested, enthusiastic and willing to commit the time and work required to be an active contributing Director of the Corporation. Must be actively involved in the respective USA Gynmastics competitive program (men's, women's, or rhythmic). Men's and Women's Program Candidates: Cannot currentl y be a member of any USA Gymnastics standing or special committee. Rhythmic Candidates: May be a member of any USA Gymnastics standing or special committee. Cannot be a USA Gymnastics employee or an officer of USA Gymnastics or an officer or director of any organization which appoints individuals to serve as directors of USA Gymnastics.

Women' 5 Program 1. A nomination Form will be published in the January, 1996 issue of Technique. 2. Nominations can be made by any USA Gymnastics Professional Member who has been a member for a minimum of five years. 3. Nomination applications must be received by the appropriate

Women's Regional Chairman no later than March 1, 1996. 4. The Regional Board will review all nominees and present no more than two candidates per region to the Women's Program Committee through the Women's Program Director.

5. The Women's Program Committee will select no more than six candidates to be placed on the National ballot. 6. The National Ballot will be included in the July issue of Technique and must be returned to the National Office no later than Oct. 1, 1996.

7. The term of office will be four years.

Duties and Responsibilities Attend all USA Gymnastics Board of Directors meetings. Failure to attend more than two meetings can be grounds for removal and permanent substitution by the alternate. Be an active member of the constituent program (Men's, Women's, and Rhythmic). Support the activities of the gymnastics community to improve the national program.

Nomination and Election Procedures

Rhythmic Program 1. A nomination Form will be published in the January, 1996 issue of Technique.

2. Nominations can be made by any USA Gymnastics Professional Member who has been a member for a minimum of fi ve years. 3. Nomination applications must be received by the Rhythmic Program Director no later than March 1, 1996. 4. The Rhythmic Program Committee will select no more than six candidates to be placed on the National Ballot.

Men' 5 Program 1. A nomination Form will be published in the January 1996 issue of Technique. 2. Nominations can be made by any USA Gymnastics Professional Member who has been a member for a minimum of five years.

5. The National Ballot w ill be included in the July issue of Tech nique and must be returned to the National Office no later than Oct. 1, 1996. 6. The term of office will be four years.

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Board of Directors

The Board of Directors of

USA Gymnastics National Membership Position Application \ Nomination Form

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Address _________________________________________________________________________ City __________________________ State _______ Zip ______ Day phone ____________ Nightphone _______ USAG Professional Number: _____________________ Number of years: _________________________ Representing: Please check (I) one ____ Men Women Rhythmic Your current position (club owner, etc. - Please explain) ______________________________________

Name of Club ------------------------------------------------------------------------Address __________________________ State _________ Zip ______ Phone __________________ Please list the USA Gymnastics activities you have been involved with during the past three years-in your state, regionally, and nationally. _________________________________________________________________

Please list three other USAG Professional Members in your state who you would use as references Name Address _ _________________________________ City

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This position requires a great deal of commitment and time, energy, and dedication. Please explain why you are interested in this position and what skills you feel you would bring to the USA Gymnmastics Board of Directors. (Use additional paperilnecessary) ________________________________________________________

Signed _______________________________________________ Date ____________________ Please return completed form no later than March I, 1996 Send Men's and Women's Forms to respective Regional Chair; send Rhythmic Forms to Rhythmic Program Administrator. January 1996 TECHNIQ UE

Men's Minutes

MEN'S PROGRAM MEETING August 16, 1995 New Orleans Meeting Called to Order by Chairman Roetzheim at 3:14 CST Roll call: Bill Roetzh eim Tim D agge tt Fred Roethlisb erger M ark Williams Peter Vidma r M arc Yan cey Dusty Ritter Mas Watan abe D ermis McIntyre Ron Galimore

Chairman Vice-Chairman Senior Coaches Rep . Senior Coach es Rep. A thletes Rep . (Absent) Junior Coach es Rep . Junior Coach es Rep. Men 's Technical Coordinator (voice no vote) Men's Program Man ager (voice no v ote) Men' s Program Direc to r (v oice no vote)

Review of World Chamllionships Meeting

B. Roetzheim communicated that there was a loophole that w ould allow a gymnast to be substituted into the competitive lineup for the 1995 World Championships in Sabae. The organizing committee is only going to issue seven credentials, however, according to the French versions of the Code of Points, a gymnasts could be substituted prior to the start of the competition .

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Approval of Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes from the June 8 and July 18th conference calls. Motion - M. Williams Second - M. Yan cey PASSED

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John Roethlisberger 1994 USA Championships Optional Floor Routine

There was a great deal of d iscussion about w hether or not there was an equipment failure during John's optional fl oor routine and w hether it inhibited him from completing h.is routine w ithout a major deduction for being over timed . Move to accept J oh.n' s grievance. Motion - T. Daggett Second - M. Yancey PASSED

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Date for 1996 USA Championships Qualifiers

Men's Program Direc tor submitted information of events and their dates w hich could conflict w ith qualifiers.

Motion that qualifiers be held on May 18 & 19, 1996 Motion - P. Vidmar Second - D. Ritter PASSED

MPC Structure

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MPC Chairman Election

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MPC Secretary Election

After disc ussion the MPC members said that they should be used more and that the committee would form an Ad Hoc Committee for what ever projects the Men's Program Director felt were necessary . There was also disc ussion about forming a committee that would be technical in nature. Id eas would be received fro m the elite coaches and it would be put on the agenda for the nex t meeting . Motion that Marc Yancey become Chairman of MPC. PASSED by acclimation Motion that Fred R. become Secretary for MPC Motion - T. Daggett Second - D. Ritter PASSED

VII.

Olympic Team Coaches Selection

After small discussion the Men's Program Director submitted Peter Kormarm's name for 1996 Olympic Team Head Coach . Motion made to accept Peter Kormann as the World Championships and Olympic Team coach. Motion - M. Yancey Second - F. Roethlisberger PASSED

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New Business

There was discussion about one of the coaches who was awarded one of the head coaches position at the Olympic Festival. This coach left the competition before it was over and w ithout communication to the Men's Program Director w ho was present at the competition. Motion to write a letter to the coach and communicate that leaving the competition was improper and a breach of responsibilities. Motion - M. Williams Second - M. Yancey PASSED Funding Program Motion that the World Championships and Olympic Coach should look at the present funding program reporting and make recommendations to help make it better. Motion - F. Roethlisberger Second - T. Daggett PASSED The committee took the time to thank Bill Roetzheim for hard work and leadership as the chairman for the Men's Program Committee. His guidance has been of ex treme value and forever appreciated . M eeting adjou rn ed at 5:40 p. m. Submi tted by R. Galimore M en's Prog ram Director A pproved by K. Sca n/an, US A Gym nastics Pres ident

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Calendar Date

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Columbia, SC Decatur, GA Decatur, GA NY Rio de Janerio, BRA lexington, KY Various Various Madison, WI Westerly, RI Somers Point, NJ Mt. Laurel, NJ Lenexa, KS Stroudsburg, PA Portland, OR

Kim Domagalski Chris Colvert Chris Colvert Sarah Jane Clifford Ron Galimore &Kathy Kelly Marci levine Dennis Mcintyre Kathy Kelly Pot Okopinski Mike Franco Cathy Finkel Ilene Houghton Wes Gedney Phil Fronk Jeff Olsen

803-773-1404 404-377-0241 404-377-0241 716-381-8840 317-237-5050 305-861-8753 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 608-829-2922 401-789-8096 201-586-1808 609-234-5292 913-469-5554 609-786-3977 317-237-5050

USAG Winter Cup Challenge American Classic Nationals Safety Certification (11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) USAG Rhythmic Challenge USA/ Belarus Exhibition Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop McDonald's American Cup

Colo. Spgs., CO Tulsa, OK GaineSVille, FL Downers Grove, Il Downers Grove, Il Santo Clarita, CA Ft. Worth, TX

Ron Galimore Kathy Kelly linda Bennett Nora Campbell Nora Campbell Jennifer Gallahue lee Jeff Olsen

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 904-378-8711 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

McDonald's IntI. Gymn. Chomp. Safety Certification (6:00- 10:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (1 :00-5:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (6:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (3:00- 9:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (TBA)

Atlanta, GA Gaithersburg, MD Knoxville, TN Stanford, CA South Plainfield, NJ Arizona

Jeff Olsen Billy Bob Taylor Billy Bob Taylor Hiroshi Fijimoto Cathy Finkel Quin Shannon

317-237-5050 304-344-3279 304-344-3279 408-372-1006 201-586-1808 602-919-5920

Safety Certification (1 :00- 5:00 p.m.) Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.) Budget Rent a Cor Gymnastics Invitational NCAA Regional Meets NCAA Regional Meets Level 10 Regionals World Championships - I/E/F USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships J.D. Championships USA Gymnastics Nat'llnvitational Tournament NCAA Notional Championships (Univ. of Alabama) NCAA Championships Elite Regionals

TBA Penfield, NY Miami, Fl Various Various Various Son Juan, PUR Seattle Pacific Univ. Maryland Cope Girardeau, MO Tuscaloosa, Al Stanford, CA Various

Chris Colvert Sarah Jane Clifford Jeff Olsen

404-377-0241 716-381-8840 317-237-5050

Jeff Olsen Nora Campbell Kathy Kelly

317-237-5050 317- 237-5050 317-237-5050

Kathy Kelly

317-237-5050

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Nationals (Jr. and Sr.) USA Gymnastics Executive Committee Meeting Eastern Open USAG Boord of Directors Meeting Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop J.D. Championships Western Open J.D. Not. Competitive Prog. Workshop U.S. Classic Nationals Notional Gymnastics Festival USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Notional Championships Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop

Duluth, GA Indianapolis, IN Macon, GA Indianapolis, IN Dyer, IN Tulsa, OK Seattle, WA Tulsa, OK TBA Colorado Springs Athens, GA Texas

Connie Moloney Julie Bejin Nora Campbell Julie Bejin Jennifer Gallahue lee Dennis Mcintyre Nora Campbell Dennis Mcintyre Kathy Kelly Kathy Kelly Nora Campbell Jennifer Gallahue lee

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237- 5050 317-237-5050 317- 237-5050 317-237-5050

PDP Levell Video Clinic (1 :00-5:00 p.m.) Coco-Colo Notional Championships

Decatur, GA Knoxville, TN

Chris Colvert Jeff Olsen

404-377-0241 317-237-5050

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Safety Certification

SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES Course Dir: Ralph Druecke local Contact: Pat Okopinski 608-829-2922

Min imum age for Safety Certification is 18 years

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Columbia, SC 2:30-6:00 p.m. Corolino Gym Center; 437 Rabon Rd Locol Contact: JoAnn Wapinski 803-788-291 1 Course Dir: Kim Domagalski 803-773- 1404 or 478-8119

Decotur, GA 1:00-5:00 p.m. Decotur-Dekalb YMCA; 1100 Cloiremont Avenue Course Dir: Chris Colvert 404-377-0241

NY 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Site: TBA Cou rse Dir: Sarah Jane Clifford 716-381-8840 or 716-388-8686

lexington, KY 12:00-4:00 p.m. In conjunction with Kentucky Classic Hyatt Regency locol Contact: Shelton Barley 606-273-1924 Course Dir: Marci levine 305-861-8753 Must pre-register by Januory 5!

Westerly, RI 11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Course Dir: Mike Franco 401-789-B096

MARCH, '996 Gaithersburg, MD 6:00-10:00 p.m. Holiday Inn (Capital Cup) Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 304-344-3279 local Contact: Gary Anderson 301-468-9181

Somers Point, NJ 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Flyers Gymnastics Course Dir: Cathy Finkel 201-586-1808 Mt laurel, NJ 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m. Jersey Jets; 20A Roland Ave; 08047 Course Dir: Phil Fronk locol Contact: Ilene Houghton 609-234-5292 lenexa, KS 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. Elite Gymnastics Club Course Dir: Wes Gedney 913-469-5554 Stroudsburg, PA 6:00-10:00 p.m. International Gym Course Dir: Phil Frank 609-786-3977

Madison, WI 7:00-11 :00 p.m. In conjunction with meet Madtown Twisters; 7035 Old Sauk Rd; 53717

Gainesville, Fl 11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Sun Country Gymnastics Course Dir: D.J. Milem local Contact: Linda Bennett 904-378-8711

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APRIL, '996 TBA 1:00-5:00 p.m. Course Dir: Chris Colvert 404-377-0241

Knoxville, TN 1:00-5:00 p.m. In conjunction with Dogwood Invitational University of Tenn.; Stokely Athletic Center Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 304-344-3279 local Contact: Boog Potter 615-588-2502

Stanford, CA 6:00-10:00 p.m. Nor Col Boys Jr. State Championships; Stanford Univ, Ford Center Course Dir: Hiroshi Fujimoto 408-372-1006 local Contact: Greg Corsiglia 510-796-3547

South Plainfield, NJ 3:00-9:00 p.m. (includes dinner break) Feigleys School of Gymn; 4475 S. Clinton Ave Course Dir: Cathy Finkel 201-586-1808

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30 or 31 AZ Time: TBA In conjunction with AZ lv 7-10 State Chomps; AZ St Univ; PE West Course Dir: Quin Shannon 602-919-5920 & Bernie Roy 602-934-2007

Salt lake City, UT 8:00 a.m.-12:00 noon Bailies Gymnastics Course Dir: Jim Tighe 208-853-3220

Penfield, NY 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Gym Training Center of Rochester; 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Road Course Dir: Sara Jane Clifford 716-381-8840 or 716-388-8686

JUNE, '996 TBA 1:00-5:00 p.m. Course Dir: Chris Calvert 404-377-0241

---.,..-----All materials (including th e Safety Handbook) for 3rd Cycle courses are provided at the course and are part of the course fee.

Participation Registration Form Minimum age for Safety Certification is 18 years Name: Mr./Mrs./Ms._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Certification is good for four years.

Soc. Sec. #:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Birthdate:_ _ _ _ __

The course / examina tion is $100. USA Gymnastics Professional Members is $75. For groups of at least 10, contact the USA Gymnastics Department of Educational Services and Safety.

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Please make checks payable in full to USA Gymnastics Safety Certification Mail Registration Form and Payment to: USA Gynmastics Safety, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225

To achieve Safety Certification, the participant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the course.

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