Technique Magazine - April 1996

April 1996 Vol. 16, #4

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF USA GYMNASTICS

Inside Don't Go Near The Water- The Practical Challenges Of Drug Testing In Olympic Sports

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Athlete Wellness Program Update Conditioning For Bar Skills USA Gymnastics On The World Wide Web 1996 Congress "What My Parents Did Right" Boston Sightseeing Tours

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Contents

Kathy Scanlan Steve Whitlock Cindy l. Reed

General Information Don't Go Near The Water-The Practical Challenges Of Drug Testing In Olympic Sports

Ron Galimore

Women's Program

Director Rhythmic Program

Kathy Kelly

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Nora Campbell

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Athlete Wellness Program Athlete Wellness Program Update

Uneven Bars USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Conditioning For Bar Skills

(hair: Sandy Knapp; President: KalhyS<onlon; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue; Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Sionner; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; USA Trompoline &

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Tumbling: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Belly Heppner; Jewish Community (enters: Lori Katz; Collegiate Gymnastics Association: fA Roy Johnson; National Association of Colle· giote Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; Notional Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges:Yvonne

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Hodge; Notional (ollegiote Athletic Association: Chril Voelz, Lou 8urkel; Notional Federation of State High School Associations: Suson True; National Gymnastics Judges Association:

Horry 8ierke; Notional High School Gymnastics (ooches Association: John 8rinkworlh; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kale Faber·

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USA Gymnastics On The World Wide Web 1996 Congress & Olympic Trials 1996 Olympic Trials Schedule 1996 Congress Presentations 1996 Pre-Registration Form 1996 Congress Add-Ons Registration Form

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Hickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie

DiTullio; U.S- Association of Independent Gym (Iubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite (ooches Association for Men's Gymnastics: Peter Kormann;U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Wamen' s Gymnastics:Tony Gehman, Roe Kreulzer; U.S. Men's Gymnas tics Coaches Association: More Yancey;U.S. Sports Acrobatics federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Assoda· 9

'ion of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics Notional lembership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Guro; Women's:

Julio Thompson·Arelz, Mark Weber; Rhythmic: Alia Svirsky, Ule All· Carberry Athlete's Advisory (ommittee: Karyn Lyon Glover, choir; ChriIWoller, vicechoir; TonyoServiceChoplin, lec; Wendy Hilliard, Karyn Lyon Glover, Peler Vidmar, Conrod Voorsonger, Krillen Kenoyer Woodlond, Kim Zmeskol;USO( Athlete Representative: Michelle DUI"rr,·Forreli.

Parent Session "What My Parents Did Right" USA Gymnastics Session For Parents - Pre-Registration Form

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USA Gymnastics Congress 80ston Sightseeing Tours Tour Registration Form

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Biomechanics Relationships Between Biomechanical Structural Units

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Announcements USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (hair: Sandy Knopp; Special Advisor to the (hairman of the Board: Roe Kreulzer; President: Kolhy Sconlon; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice (hair Women: lIoncy Marlholl; Vice (hair Men: TIm Ooggell; Vice (hair Rhythmic: Candace Feinberg; FIG Women's Technical (ommittee: Jockie fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical (ommittee:Andreo Schmid·Shopiro; FIG Men's Technical (ommittee: 8ill Roetzheim;At Large Members:Jim HMung, Joon Moore·Gnol; Athlete Directors: Tanya Service Choplin, Karyn Lyon Glover, PelerVidmar; USO( Athlete Representative: Michelle

College Gymnastics USA Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships RhythmiC Gymnastics Junior Olympic Championships Notice Concerning 1. O. Compulsory Materials Reception For Former National Team Athletes

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DON'T Go NEAR THE WATER THE PRACTICAL d CHALLENGES OF DRUG 't TESTING IN OLYMPIC SPORTS Jack Swarbrick Counsel to USA Gymnastics

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t was one of those small items buried in the" other news" section of the local sports page. A young IS-year old American athlete had tested positive at a competition for the anabolic steroid mesterolone.

My reaction to reading this news was a mixture of sadness and relief. Sadness that any young athlete (especially an American athlete) would use a banned substance in order to gain an competitive advantage.

My perspective changed markedly, however, when in the months that followed I learned much more about the facts of this story. I was selected to serve as the hearing officer (a position roughly akin to that of a judge in a jury trial) when the Board of Directors of the athlete's national governing body (NGB) faced the issue of what, if any, sanctions it should impose.

My purpose here is not to review the details of that case-a case in which the NGB conducted a well-run and exhaustive process in the interest of making the right decision. My purpose is instead to focus on a single issue of critical importance in the case.

The athlete presented a significant amount of information designed to show that she did not intend to take the banned substance, h ad no knowledge of how the drug got into her system and that the drug (given the absence of an evidence of chronic use) could not h ave enhanced her performance. Those arguing that the athlete should be suspended from competition for two years challenged the quality and persuasiveness of that evidence. More importantly, they argued that the evidence offered by the athlete was irrelevant. Irrelevant, they maintained, because the rules of the international federation required the imposition of a specific sanction anytime there was a positive test for a barmed substance.

This notion of "strict liability" meant that in instances of an inadvertent consumption of a banned drug, a mistake in administering a drug by a doctor or even in the case of sabotage, the athlete had still violated the anti-doping rules.

poses a pre-determined sanction without regard to such issues as intent or the athlete's level of culpability. The international swimming federation has argued that its rules are similarly strict (it suspended an athlete for taking a prescription medicine which would have been allowed if declared by the athlete, a known asthmatic, on his drug testing form) , but it appears recently to have modified its position in the case of Samantha Riley. Riley, a world champion swimmer from Australia, tested positive for a banned analgesic. When Riley and her coach both testified that the positive test resulted from an inad vertent error by the coach, Ms. Riley wa given only a warning while the coach was suspended for tw~ years.

The majority of international and national federations, like those in gymnastics, have yet to address these thorny issues of guilt and innocence under drug testing programs. In that context, I am struck by how little practical help athletes, parents, and coaches get when it comes to the important topics of banned substances and drug testing. Knowing the list of banned substances is just one piece of information that athletes need, but it is too often the only piece of information they receive.

The United States Olympic Committee (USOC) is in the process of adopting a comprehensive drug testing program. It will subject all members of USA Gymnastics National Teams to testing both at major competitions and without prior notice at other times. Given the scope and significance of the USOC s program and my recent experience in the administration of drug testing procedures, I thought it appropriate to offer athletes and coaches the following practical suggestions to avoid the potentially catastrophic consequences of an inadvertent or erroneous positive test for a banned substance.

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Be familiar with the International Olympic Committee's (IOC) banned substance list. This means not only knowing what drugs are on the list, but also the types of medications or even foods in which those drugs are often found .

The final chapter in this case has ye t to be written (the athlete is currently on probation but allowed to compete), but it brought home to me the lack of uniformity that currently exists in Olympic sports w h enit comes to taking action in respon se to a positive drug test.

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Make certain that others who ought to know, like the athlete's parents, physician or school nurse, are also familiar with the banned substance list. This becomes espeCially importan' given the decision by the USOC to implement out-of-compe tition testing.

The International Amateur Athletics Federation has clearly drafted its rules to impose s trict liability; when a track and field athlete tests positive for a baru1ed substar1Ce the Federation im-

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careful to list all medications when completing the screening form as part of the USOC's drug testing program.

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At competitions drink only out of containers which were sealed w hen you got them, and once you have begun drinking out of a container do not leave it unattended. Although arguably a regrettable commentary on this state of affairs, several sports have implemented fairly rigorous security m easures for the handling of Gatorade coolers and water bottles.

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When yo u are required to produce a urine sample as part of the drug testing proced ures, never surrender possession of or leave the sample unattended until after you have sealed it inside the shipping canister provided by the USOc.

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If there are any irregularities in the process by which you give a urine sample and place that sample in the sealed container (e.g., a cracked beaker, a spilled sample, unauthorized individuals on-site), immediately bring those irregularities to the attention of the USOC drug control administrator on-site.

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If you are informed that you have tested positive for a banned substance (and you dispute that result) you will be invited to witness the testing of the second half (i.e., the "B sample") of your urine sample. Attend the test of the B sample, take w ith you an individual qualified to evaluate the process, and consider video taping the test.

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nN ovember, 1995 the Board of Directors of USA Gymnastics unanimously accepted the recommendations of the Task Force on USA Gymnastics' response to the Female Athlete Triad (Oct-Nov '95 Technique). With that action, the Board made a commitment to implement those recommendations through a newly developed Athlete Wellness Program. While some of the recommendations apply to the specific challenge of eating disorders, most address the broader topic of providing a healthy environment for all participants in the sport.

As a former Olympian and Chair of the Task Force, I am proud that our sport is taking a lead role in developing safeguards to balance some of the stresses elite athletes face. As the manager of this wellness program, I am grateful for the opportunity to follow through with the recommendations and help make them a reality.

The following are the first three projects the program is addressing:

Coaches Wellness Course Education is the key to prevention. This is why the first priority in implementing the recommendations is to develop and conduct the education course for our professionals. The Athlete Wellness Program (A WP) course will be developed ~uch li.ke the Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) course, wIth a pIlot workshop for invited professionals that includes sport specific curriculum in nutrition, child development, sport and child psychology, the consequences of overtraining, and ways to determine the optimum training schedule and environment for a particular athlete.

Instruction will also be provided on the signs and symptoms of disordered eating since early detection can arrest and reverse the downward spiral for athletes .

Development of Athletes, Parents, and Coaches Bill of Rights and Responsibilities We plan to create a clear and easily defined Bill of Rights and Responsibilities compiled in poster form for gyms to display.

These principles will challenge each person involved in an athlete's career to understand and respect the rights of those involved in that career and to accept his/her own responsibilities in pursuing a successful athletic endeavor.

A sub-committee comprised of Jennifer Mann (Chair), Donna Strauss, Tanya Service Chaplin, Dr. Polly Rost, Carol Kyanaka, Dr. Mimi Johnson, and Steve Whitlock is in the process of developing this project. The goal is to have the first component, the Athletes' Bill of Rights and Responsibilities completed by June.

While much work is being done in these three areas, all of thE' recommendations are being developed. As progress is made, I wili continue to update the professional members of USA Gymnastics.

If you have any questions or feedback, please feel free to call or write me.

Nancy Thies Marshall Athlete Wellness Prog ram Manager 460 Dudly Ave., S.E. Salem, OR 97302 Tel . 503-585-4641 Fax 503-391-5510 email: nmarsh5@aol.com

The first course will be conducted in Boston at the Congress and is open to State and Regional chairs (or their d~signates~ and National Safety Certifiers. Eventually the course WIll be avaIlable to all professional members.

Health'Care Referral Network This network will be compiled by a National Advisory Board of at least one representative from the fields of nutrition, sport psychology, counseling, medicine, athletic training-all experienced in treating athletes. This board will make recommendations for and review applications of professionals desiring to be included in the referral network. The network will identify national, regional, state, and local experts willing to partner wit.h local gymnastics programs to provide expert health care serVIces for athletes.

Nominations are now being considered for members of the National Board. If you know of qualified professionals, please refer their name to USA Gymnastics, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300,201 S. Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Attn.: Jennifer Gallahue Lee. April1996

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Gymnast does a 90 degree handstand on a floor bar with the legs and feet supported on a bat or low beam. The gymnast lowers to a planche position then returns to handstand.

Mike Redmond Illustrations by Vince Lee Association of British Gymnastics Coaches 66 Hinckley Road, Burbage, Leisestershire LElO 2AQ Reprinted from the Association of British Gymnastics Coaches Newsletter, 1st issue 1996

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Certain skills require the hip and back extensors to be taken to their maximum.

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The gymnast should use a light weight.

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From a chin position on the bar, swing through a front lever to an inverted hang position ... and return. Maintain body shape.

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From an extended body inclined, kick through and swing to shoulder stand.

The shoulders are open in the first drawing and kick to near vertical line at the second. Keep the chest closed.

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With an elastic shock cord across the high supports on bars, beat to handstand (repeat). The coach should help the gymnast shape the desired body position in the early stages.

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In a handstand on a floor bar, the coach attemps to turn the gymnast around the long axis-the gymnast tries to resist this turning while maintainging body shape.

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ave you checked out the USA Gymnastics web site, USA Gymnastics Online? If not, you're missing out on the exciting progress that we are making every day. You can find the site on the Internet at h t t P : / / www . usa-gymnast ics . org/usag/ .

When yo u first arrive at the USAGO Home Page, you will see the new USAGO logo. By clicking on a gymnast, you will be linked to the appropriate USAG Program Department-women' s, men's, or rhythmic.

Also on the Home Page you will find links to other major sections of USAGO, including:

The Spotlight Here we feature the latest and greatest additions to the web site! You can track the history of the web site by viewing past spotlights.

The spotlight will always serve as a link to the most recently updated USAGO web page, whether that be newly available Technique articles, results from a competition (in progress!), or winners of our monthly contest. The USA Gymnastics web site is dynamic, and the spotlight is our way of hel ping you pinpoint the pages that you'll want to visit.

Inside USA Gymnastics This area features d escriptions of the departments of USA Gymnastics and links to the Home Pages for departments that are online; staff biographies (also linked to their respective department); information about the Olympic family; and links to sponsors of USA Gymnastics.

Events Here USAGO provides links to the pages we have put up for 'JSA Gymnastics events such as the McDonald's American Cup, McDonald's International 3 on 3 Gymnastics Championships, and the Budget Rent a Car Gymnastics Invitational. Or, you can get information about other events that USA Gymnastics gymnasts participate in, such as World Championships; the Talent Opportu-

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The Sport of Gymnastics This area provides information for the gymnastics fan about the history of the sport, gymnastics scoring, apparatus descriptions and specifications, and a glossary of common gymnastics terms.

USA Gymnastics Athletes Here you can find biographies of all National Team Members with accompanying head shots (where available). Also available are biographies of international gymnasts who have competed in recent USA Gymnastics events, as well as lists of former USA National AllAround Champions and American and other Olympic and World Championships medalists. In the first month, this area has proven to be the most popular of USAGO!

Publications The Publications area is an ever growing section of USAGO and includes articles from USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines. You can also find subscription cards to these official USA Gymnastics publications. In some select cases, we may even go above and beyond what you see in Technique, e.g., the animation of the Stutz - animation can only be viewed by surfers who are using Netscape 2.0+ or MS Internet Explorer. Coming soon will be articles from the new USA Gymnastics publication Tecnica, a Spanish language version of Technique.

Keep In Touch You can provide USA Gymnastics and our Web master with feedback regarding likes and dislikes about the web site. In this area, you can become eligible for" freebies" by entering the monthly USAGO Contest by completing a user information form. During the month of March, the Contest was a drawing for ten autographed T-shirts from the McDonald's American Cup. The April Contest prizes will be a drawing for ten autographed T-shirts from the Budget Rent a Car Gymnastics Invitational (USA versus France).

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About USA Gymnastics Online You can find information about tools used for our pages, credits, and copyright information. (All material and photos/ illustrations are copyrighted).

The Future USA Gymnastics Online is growing and expanding daily . We have received many excellent suggestions from site visitors and are working hard to meet the information requests. We encourage yo u to visit the site and provide us with your suggestions and comments. Future ar ticles here in Technique will report additions and changes to the site, present usage statistics, and highlight special features and sections.

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CONGRESS RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES $150,00 Pre-registration $175,00 On-Site No pre-registration after MAY 31, After MAY 31, you must register onsite, Non-Members $235,00

TRANSPORTATION Airlines Delta Airlines is offering special discount fares for Congress attendees, To take advantage of these savings, follow these steps Call Delta Airlines at 1-800241-6760 Use Group Number E 1402 Identify yourself as a USAG Congress attendee Logan Airport/Hotels Congress Registrants will be provided with discount bus vouchers

from City Transportation, Inc, The discounted fare (per person) is $6,75 one-way and $12,25 round-trip, The voucher is valid from June 20-July 2, 1996, Hours of Operation : From Logan Airport to Hotels: 7:30 a,m.-8:00p,m, every half hour;8:00 p,m,-11 :00 p,m, every hour. The bus starts from Terminal A on the hour and half hour. It takes approximately 15 minutes to cover all five terminals, Buses pick-up outside of the baggage claim area at the BLUE banded columns that say "Bus Stop," Call Dispatch to confirm pick-up at 617-561 -9000, From Hotels to Logan Airport: 6:30 a,m, -6:30 p,m, every half hour.

Hotels/Fleet Center Massachusetts Sports Partnership will provide each Congress Registratant a 3-day "T-cards"(for the Metro-subway system), You can pick-up your" T-cards" when you check-in atthe Congress Registration Desk,

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Sunday, June 30 8:30 a,m,-11 :30 p,m, at the Hynes Convention Center

CONGRESS HOTELS The Copley Connection is a joint venture of world class hotels and an outstanding shopping facility, The Westin Hotel Copley Place, the Boston Marriott Copley Place, and The Copley Place Shopping Galleries are all under one roof, For the 1996 USA Gymnastics Congress, these two hotels will be joined by the adjacent Copley Plaza to house Congress attendees, The Congress sessions will be conducted atthe Hynes Convention Center that is connected directly to the Copley Place Shopping Galleries,

CONGRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION Congress Registration forms, Congress "Add-on" information and forms, and the tentative Congress Schedule are included in this issue.

PRESENTATIONS The biggest and the best! Sessions will be conducted at the beautiful John B. Hyne' sConvention Center.

The Hynes will provide a modern, elegant. highlyflexibleenvironment for the annual Congress. Sessions will feature informative speakers discussing club business, technique and sport science, preschool/developmental, judges training, and other areas of interest. Sessions will also include men's, women's, and rhythmiC areas. (See page 14)

EXHIBITION HALL The Exhibit Hall. located in the Hyne's Convention Center, will provide Congress attendees with the op portunity to see the latest and th best in equipment. apparel. and services.

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1996 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS America's top gymnasts will be making magic June 25-30 during the 1996 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials in Boston. This nationally televised competition will determine which gymnastics hopefuls are going to compete in Atlanta. It promises to be a week of drama, passion, and perfection, A week to remember and you can experience the excitement. All of it- live and in person, You'll want to attend and see, firsthand, some of the most important Artistic and Rhythmic competitions in a gymnast's life.

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'996 CONGRESS AND U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS SCHEDULE Note: The fo llowing schedule is tentative and subject to change. This is offered to illustrate how these two exciting even ts will be coordinated. Future issues of Technique will include more specific information regarding Presenters, topics, Congress, add-on sessions, and much more!

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Competition Sessions

7:00-9:30 pm

Rhythmic Trials Session #1

7:00-9:30 pm

Rhythmic Trials Session #2

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Congress "Add-on" sessions: RSG Congress Exhibition set-up (decorator's) KAT Workshop #1, Pt. 2 PDP II: ASEP Sport Principles Registration Desk open at PDP-I: Video Clinic and PDP I C."'n"lrv" "''''~, Safety Course # 1 KAT Workshop #2, Pt. 1 Exhibition set-up (exhibitor's) Rhythmic Judge Course - Level 5

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

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Registration Desk Open at Hynes Convention Center Congress Sessions (Round #6) Level 5 RSG Judges Course Exhibition Hall Open Congress Sessions (Round #7) Congress Sessions (Round #8) L UN C H B REA K 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

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Registration Desk Open at Hynes Convention Center Exhibition Hall Open Rhythmic Judges Certification tests (all levels) Congress Sessions (Round # 11) Congress Sessions (Round # 12) L U N C H B REA K Congress Sessions (Round # 13) Congress Sessions (Round # 14) Congress Sessions (Round #15) Exhibitor tear-down

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Congress Sessions

1 996 CONGRESS PRESENTATIONS The following is a listing of the proposed Congress Sessions in 1996.

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The days and times of the presentations are currently being determined. It is our goal to provide this information in the May issue of Technique magazine and to update it regularly on USA Gymnastics Online (the USA Gymnastics WWWsite): www.usa-gymnastics.org/usag

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS B.Lee, L.Nassar-Jump Rope a Total Body Conditioner C.Calvert, J.Lord-Cheer Partner Stunts and Pyramids - Parts 1 and 2 C.Calvert, J.Lord-Update on Rules and Certification for Cheer Coaches K.Bucaro-Cheerleading session TBD K.Bucaro-Cheerleading session TBD N.Marshall. p.vidmar, et al-A Session for Parents: What My Parents Did Right R.Lyons-Gymnastics School and Cheerleading Relationship SJleming-Ropes Courses: Increasing Revenues and Broadening Markets SJleming-Ropes Courses: Lasso Them In! T.Towson-Body, Heart, and Soul for Gymnasts Through Dance

BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS D.Holcomb-lO Things You Should Know to Survive and Win a Lawsuit D.Holcomb-Team Gymnastics for Fun and Profit D.Minicucci-How to Save For Your Retirement F.Sahlein-Trends Towards Full Service Family Centers F.Sahlein-Ways of Renovating into a Full Service Center J.Lulla-Howto Be Your Own Travel Agent J.Metzger-Assertively Handling People J.Nelson-ABC's of Running Multiple Locations J.Nelson-Marketing: Adapting to Meet Today's Challenges P.Komara-Key Marketing Strategies of Successful Clubs S.Cook-Marketing Ideas Using Current Events such as the Olympics S.Cook-Running a Special Event S.J.Clifford-Starting Your Own Gym 101 T.Burgdorf-Taking Care of the Marginally Interested Families after the Olympics T.Lenzini-Diversity: Look Before You Leap T.Lenzini-How to Give Your Business a Check-up

EDUCATIONAL PRESENTATIONS B.Sprague-State Games D.Adlard-Biomechanics session TBD D.Adlard-Biomechanics session TBD Hacker, Nance, Malmberg-Ed-subcommittee Games Book Introduction

J.Lulla, V. Celestine Lulla-NLP/Effective Teaching Concepts J.Greenhawk-Educating Gymnasts to be "Students of the Sport" J.Holt-lnternational Opportunities M.Kiley-Starting a Coach- in-training Program for High Schoolers R.Harless-Getting Your Gym on the WWW R.Harless and S. Whitlock-USA Gymnastics Online: The New USAG WWW Site S.Greeley-To Discipline or Not To Discipline A.BJrederick-100GymnasticsFaces You should Know

MEN'S PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS Dr. B. Sands-Principles of Strength Development Dr. B. Sands-Principles of Training Dr. B. Sands-Training Theory K. Bishop-Starting a Boy's Program B. Foster-Increasing Boys Enrollment R. Gura, D. Mcintyre, and CommitteeAge Group and National Team Program P. Vidmar-TBD G. Sholars-Building Speed and Power S. Butcher, M. Williams-Floor 97-2000 B. Zunich, R. Fystrom-Pommel Horse 972000 L. Sasvary, R. Brant-Rings 97-2000 K. Allen, F. Turoff-Vault 97-2000 M. Williams, P. Korman-Parallel Bars 972000 J. Scheer, E. Burch-High Bar 97-2000

PRESCHOOL/ DEVELOPMENTAL GYMNASTICS PRESENTATIONS B.Davis-Flexibility B.Davis-Parent Child Classes B.Davis, P.Komara, J.Lulla, and S.ScherrPS Ad Hoc Committee Q&A Panel G.Thibodeau-Dealing with Parent-child class Parents J.Lulia-TBD J.McCarthy-Student Retention: Tried and True New Techniques J. McCarthy-Preschool Summer Camps: Here's How KJaber-Hickie-Gymnastics for Preschool Children with Special Needs L.Shuck-Basic Music for Preschool L.Shuck-Developing Children's Coordinative Abilities April 1996

N.Geigert-Fit Kids: Cardio Fitness Games and Aerobic Activities P.Komara-Advanced Drills, Skills, Stations using the Tumble-Trak P.Komara-PS Lesson Plan Development R.Samuels- Key to Mobile Gym Success: Staff, Staff, Staff R.Samuels-The Mobile Gym Alternative S.Scherr-Academics and Movement

RHYTHMIC PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS* * Du e to the cOl11peti tion schedule, ad-

ditional RSG sessions will be offered to RSG registrants prior to the start of Congress. The session s below will be conducted durin g the regu lar Congress days (Fri.-Sun.).

A.Schmid- Shapiro-New Directions in RSG for 2000 G.Balogue, Dr. Benardot, and L. TremainReport from the International RSG Symposium L.Lashoff-Ribbon Tossing Technique N.Spielkamp-Body Technique O.Morozova, W. Stephenson, and E. Anguelova-J.O. Group Choreography R.Kurshals- Swedish Ball

SPORT SCIENCE PRESENTATIONS Dr. B.Mitchell, etal-Care of Athletic Injuries (4 sessions) Dr. J.Massimo-Using Goal Setting and Imagery Dr. J.Massimo-Promotion of Self-esteem and Communication J.Garafolo-Strength Training to Improve Landings K.Buchheister-Posture and Muscle Balonce: A PT's Point of View K.Milier-A Practical Approach to Eating for Performance S.Beecham, Psy.D.-The Paradox ofTechnical Instruction: What gymnasts want from their coach Dr. D. Benardot-Bone Density and Gymnasts Dr. D.Benardot-Energy Intake and Gymnastics Performance Dr. J. Duda-Stress Management for Judges Dr. J.Duda-Motivation Climate in the Gym and Psychological health

USAG PRESENTATIONS K.Scanlan-USA Gymnastics General Assembly

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S.Thielz, KJeldmann-Coliegiate Progress Report and Round-table

WOMEN'S PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS A.Schweyer and K.Kelly-Olympic Protocol B.Hough-Channel- bar Use B. Karolyi-Motivation C.Bunge-What's the SV? J.O. Optional (UB) C.Hamilton and A. Akopyan-Nat. Elite Test ... UB and FX-acro C.Hamilton and M. Dykes-To Give or Not to Give: BB and FX Dance Elements C.Jarrett-Beam: Hand and Foot Placement C.Sielski-What's the SV? J.O. Optional (BB) C.Sielski and C. Christensen-Practice Judging: L-5, 6, 7 (BB) D.McCreary-Using Periodization to PrE pare Your Athletes EWulf, M and DeCristoforo-Practice Judging: L-5, 6, 7 (FX) G.Anderson-Alternative Meet Formats GWarren-TOPs J.and C. Jarrett-Basic Hands-on Spotting (TU and BB) J.and C. Jarrett- Basic Hands- on Spotting (UB and V) J.and C. Jarrett-Intermed. Hands-on Spotting (TU and BB) J.and C. Jarrett-Intermed. Hands-on Spotting (UB and V) J. Fie-FIG New Code Preview J.Chudy and R.Gnat-How Elite Coaching Differs from J.O. JWojtczuk-Gee, That's a Neat Drill! Creative Stations L.Mulvihill, T.Biggs, and M.Grossfeld- Nat. Elite Testing .. .Dance on BB and FX M.Cross, C.Maloney, and K.Kelly~WTC Update M.Dykes-What's the SV? J.O. Optional (FX) P.Bileck and S.Elliott-Nat. Elite Testing ...

V and BB-acro P.Panichas and C. Maloney-Practice Judge: L-5 ,6, 7 (V, UB) S.Elliott- Front Tumbling S.Elliott, J. Schalk-Multiple Twists and Saltos (V, UP, TU) S.Nunno-Drilis for Vaulting T.Gehman-USAG Conditioning Program T.Koll-Be a Model for Your Gymnasts T.Koll and C. Maloney-J.O. Program Update lKoll and C. Maloney-J.O. Compulsory Preview T.Rand and L. Chencinski-Identify UBGrip and Hop Changes

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Entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry'sfinest products.

One ticket to the Final Congress Banquet. (Additional Banquet tickets for spouses/guests are $50 each-available at registration).

The annual Ceremony of Honors.

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he 1996 Congress presents a unique opportunity because it is conducted in conjunction with the 1996 USA Gymnastics Olympic Trials. Besides the normal attendees, there will be numerous "fans of gymnastics" including the parents of many young athletes involved in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Programs.

USA Gymnastics announces a special session for parentsIIWhat My Parents Did Right"

Date: Time: Location: Cost:

Friday, June 28 2:00-4:30 p.m.

The Auditorium, Hynes Convention Center, Boston $10/person (advanced sales), $15/person (on-site)

Panel Presenters: Panel of Olympians-Former USA Gymnastics Olympians including Peter Vidmar (Men's Olympic Team, 1984), Nancy Thies Marshall (Women's OlympiC Team, 1972), and other gymnastics Olympians.

Panel of Parents-Parents of current or former National Team Members or J.O. gymnasts .

Panel of Sport Scientists-Members of the USA Gymnastics Sport Science Advisory Panel including Dr. Dan Benardot (nutritionist) and Dr. Joan Duda (sport psychologist), and guest, Dr. Aurelia Nattiv (physician). NOTE: The Sport Science Panel members will not conduct presentations, but they will serve as responders.

Format: The Session will be moderated by Nancy Thies Marshall, USA Gymnastics Vice-President for Women and Chair of the USA Gynmastics Task Force on the Female Athlete Triad.

The first hour will be devoted to the Presenters sharing their personal experiences about the role that their parents played during their gymnastics career or th e role they played (as parents) in supporting their children. Several of the former Olympians are now parents themselves of children participating in gymnastics or other sports.

The second half of the session will follow a question and answer format.

Who can attend?

This session is offered for the parents of gymnasts involved in women's artistic, men's artistic, or rhythmic gymnastics programs. (Interested USA Gymnastics National Congress registrants may attend this session without additional charge.)

(an athletes attend?

No. For this first USA Gymnastics effort at providing information to parents, we request that all attendees be parents of athletes. Please plan for the supervision of your young gymnasts and other children so that this can be a session devoted to parents.

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ale Myerow Associates, Inc., an independent destinations management company, is pleased to offer special sightseeing tours exclusively for USA Gymnastics National Congress and Olympic Trials attendees.

View fashionable Beacon Hill with its stately 18th and 19th century homes, the "new" State House and Boston Common.

Travel past many of the historic "Freedom Trail" sites including King's Chapel and Granary Burying Ground. the Old South Meeting House (where colonists gathered on the eve of the Boston Tea Party), the Old State House (seat of British royal authority in prerevolutionary Boston), Faneuil Hall (the Cradle of Liberty).

Learn about the revitalized Quincy Market, formerly colonial Boston's central market with its exciting shops, restaurants, and entertainment.

Visit the Old North Church, made famous by its lanterns signaling Paul Revere to begin his" midnight ride" and delight in the North End with its European atmosphere. We will travel to Charlestown to view the U.S.S. Constitution, known as "Old Ironsides." Besides enjoying the sights of Boston' s beautiful waterfront, pass by The Tea Party Ship, a replica of the brig "Beaver," where Boston's famous Tea Party was held in 1775. Boston's fascinating Chinatown, the center for its large Asian population, and the magnificent architectural complex of the world headquarters of the First Church of Christ, Scientist.

Tour #1 Thursday, June 27 Boston/Cambridge (12:30-4:30 p.m.)

Tour #2 Monday, July 1

Marblehead/ Salemi Peabod y Museum (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)

Tour #3 Monday, July 1

JFK Library (9:00 1.m.-12:30 p.m.)

Please note the following: A minimum of 40 participants must sign-up for each tour.

If the minimum number is not reached, a full refund will be available from Dale Myerow Associates, Inc. All tours depart from the main entrance of the Marriott Copley Hotel.

Early registration for tours is recommended to avoid a sellou t. If tours have not reached full participation, a limited number of tickets will be available on-site.

Children must pay full fare and be accompanied by a parent.

Congress Boston Orientation Session This interesting and informative Congress Session will introduce Congress Attendees to Boston, the" Athens of America," a city of history and site of cultural and architectural splendor. This Congress session will be scheduled on Friday morning, June 28, at the Hynes Convention Center.

Boston has been the center of change, progress, and excitement in America for three and a half centuries. Since John Smith sailed into Boston Harbor in 1614, this has truly been a place where yesterday meets today.

During this orientation, learn about the variety of restaurants, museums, and general happenings available to you during your visit to Boston. It's fun and exciting!

Tour 1 - Welcome to Boston/Cambridge Boston is known as the cultural, historical, and intellectual center of the country. This tour is designed to highlight Boston's intriguing diversity. We will visit Copley Square to view the outstanding architectural design of the Trinity Church, the oldest free public library in the country, the Boston Public Library, the elegantly refurbished 19th century Back Bay with its Victorian townhouses and mansions, and the Public Gardens with its century-old Swan boats.

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Our tour continues with a visit to notable Cambridge, steeped in tradition, history, and academic life. Our expert guide will highlight outstanding points of interest such as famed Harvard Square, Tory Row, M.l.T., the Charles River, Harvard University, and Widener Library (largest private library in U.s.). We will explore charming Harvard Yard, the original campus of the oldest university in the country. We look forward to having you join us for a fascinating overview of this lovely town.

Thursday, June 27, 12:30-4:30 pm-a 4-hour comprehensive tour costing $21.00 per person, based on a minimum of 40 participants and includes deluxe motorcoach and professional guide.

Tour 2 - Marblehead/Salem/Peabody Museum Marblehead is known as one of the yachting capitals of the country with an elegant mixture of historical attractions and old world charm. Located on an ocean-cooled peninsula, its quaint "Old Town," narrow cobblestone streets and scenic harbor are a sightseer's delight. Visit Abbot Hall to view the famous "Spirit of 76" and learn abou t the patriotic Marbleheaders who rowed George Washington across the Delaware.

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for lovers of period architecture and w itchcraft. It boasts the most impressive examples of Fed eral architecture in the United States.

Drive down m agnificent Chestnut Street w here we will be guided back in time to see how the wealthy ship captains lived, surrounded by beauty and the booty of their sea travels. Then attend a private tour in the world-class Peabody Museum w ith its impressive collections of artifacts from a sailing era that brought spices from India, and art objects and porcelains from China and Japan.

There will be time for lunch on your own and browsing in the shops.

Monday, July 1, 9:00-3:00 pm-Based on a minimum of 40 participants: Tour includes admission, professional tour guides, taxes, gratuities and deluxe motorcoach transpor tation . $40.00 per person (with lunch on your own).

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biomechanical analysis is beneficial to the gymnast, coach, and judge when an in-depth understanding of a gymnastics move is needed. The basis for understanding how we move is closely aligned with biomechanical subdisciplines such as anatomy and mechanics. Biomechanical structural units of the human skeletal system and their rela tionshi p with indi vid ual body segments, muscles acting across joints, and the human levers existing within these alliances, are examples of the close association. The purpose of this discussion is to examine relationships between upper and lower body biomechanical structural units through an analysis of the straddle circle backward to handstand (Figure 1).

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the stability of an articulation. The rotator cuff muscle group is an example of a prominent contributor to shoulder joint stability. The angular force component is also a major contributor to effective performance by acting perpendicular to a specified body segment.

This vector component is responsible for moving the human segment around the joint axis (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1996).

Tables 1 and 2 provide a frame by frame anatomical and mechanical analysis of the shoulder complex that is based on movements shown in Figure 1. These tables assist in conveying an overall perspective that reinforces the close relationship between biomechanical functional units, such as the shoulder girdle and shoulder joint. The shoulder girdle, through the sternoclavicular joint, acts to place the glenoid fossa of the scapula in a favorable position for effectively moving the upper arm at the shoulder joint. Particular reference is made to the shoulder and sternoclavicular joints and the muscles responsible for related actions. The type of lever acting on the shoulder complex provides further important mechanical information.

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Anatomical and Mechanical Considerations Angular and Stabilizing Force Components Resultant vectors created from muscle tension provide both angular and stabilizing force components essential in effective performance. The stabilizing force component is accountable for the integrity of the related articulation. This force component is directed along the bone and into the joint and assists connective tissue with April1996

Most human levers of the musculoskeletal system are third class (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1996). Tables 1 and 2 point to some of the levers acting on the shoul7 6 der complex while performing the straddle circle backward to handstand.

The mechanical advantage associated with the third class lever is always less than 1.0 and consequently, it takes more motive force than the associated resistance to be controlled or balanced. This limitation represents most of the levers acting on the shoulder complex. Only the rhomboids and he serratus anterior, representing shoulder girdle muscles in Figure 1, are second class levers and have a mechanical advantage that is always greater than 1.0. This indicates that the second class lever requires a relatively smaller motive force to balance a larger resistive force. Although the third class lever possess the advantage of range of motion and speed, it does not provide a favorable strength advantage.

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Need for Flexibility and Strength The gymnast must be able to demonstrate full range of motion, yet possess adequate levels of stability at the shoulder and hip joints. These joints are susceptible to high stress loads during gymnastics performance, particularly when proper mechanics are not present. For example, it is probable that insufficient angular momentum will exist if the gymnast can not demonstrate the position shown in Figure 1, frames 2-4. The distance between the CG and the bar can be maximized when shoulder and hip joint flexibility allow the gymnast to comfortably assume a compressed position with the legs close to the thorax. This in turn increases angular momentum on the downswing. Subsequent upswing will now occur with greater effectiveness, and less stress on the shoulder joint, when angular momentum is adequate. This negates the need for recruiting a disproportionate number of muscle fibers in order to provide the force necessary to move to frame 7. Furthermore, when the feet can be placed on the bar quickly and the shoulder girdle elevation accompanies the maneuver in frame 1, it is possible to effectively transfer angular momentum to the straddle circle backward from the previous skill. Adequate levels of hip and shoulder joint flexibility and strength provide the mechanism for a quick decrease in the angle between the upper and lower torso when performing such skills.

Movement Analysis A biomechanical analysis provides the means by which the straddle circle backward can be understood and improved. This

kill is performed on the horizontal bar and uneven bars and the biomechanical considerations are much the same on both apparatus. Understanding the skill is dependent upon knowing the relationship between primary biomechanical structural units.

Primary Biomechanical Structural Units Important structural unit relationships exist between the shoulder joint and the shoulder girdle (Tables 1 and 2) and between the hip joint and the pelvis in performing the straddle circle backward to h andstand. These structural units are involved in both angular (rotary) and stabilizing (fixating) functions. The remaining structural units, throughout the body during the performance of the straddle circle backward to handstand, are primarily stabilized as rigid bars and do not move about related joint axes, rather they move as a unit about the bar axis.

Hip joint and pelvis relationship The pelvic girdle is stabilized and primarily held in a neutral position. This is important as the hip flexor muscle group moves the legs into flexion at the hip joints in Figure 1, frames 1 to 2. The pelvis must accommodate hip flexion, through slight backward tilt and subsequent stabilization of the pelvic girdle, as the head of the femur approaches the upper margin of the hip joint (acetabulum). Functional disruption can take place w h en the femoral head comes in contact with the acetabulum. Muscle imbalance between the hip flexor muscle group and the rectus abdominous muscle creates the disruption resulting in limiting range of motion at the hip joint. The imbalance exists because strong hip flexors, such as

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Table 1 Downswing Shoulder Analysis Frames

Joints

Actions

Muscles

Levers

1-2

Shoulder

Flexion

Anterior deltoid, Pectoralis maj.

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Elevation

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2nd Class

1-2

Sternoclavicular

Upward Rptation

Trapezious 2 & 4

3rd Class

1-2

Sternoclavicular

Upward Rotation

Serratus anterior

2nd Class

2-3

Shoulder

No change in joint angle

Flexor muscle group

All 3rd Class

2-3

Sternoclavicular

No change in joint angle

Trapezious 1 & 2, Levator scapula

3rd Class

Serratus anterior

2nd Class

Table 2 Upswing Shoulder Complex Analysis Frames

Joints

Actions

Muscles

Levers

4-5

Shoulder

Flexion

Flexor muscle group

All 3rd Class

4-5

Sternoclavisular

Elevation

Trapezius 1 & 2, Levator scapula

3rd Class

4-5

Sternoclavicular

Elevation

Rhomboids

2nd Class

4-5

Sternoclavicular

Upward rotation

Trapezius 2 & 4

3rd Class

4-5

Sternoclavicular

Upward rotation

Serratus anterior

2nd Class

5-6

Shoulder

Extension with eccentric contraction

Flexor muscle group

All 3rd Class

5-6

Sternoclavicular

Depression with eccentric contraction

Trapezius 1 & 2

3rd Class

5-6

Sternoclavicular

Depression with eccentric contraction

Levator scapula

3rd Class

5-6

Sternoclavicular

Depression with eccentric contraction

Rhomboids

2nd Class

6-7

Shoulder

Flexion

Flexor muscle group

All 3rd Class

6-7

Sternoclavicular

Elevation

Trapezius 1 & 2, Levator scapula

3rd Class

6-7

Sternoclavicular

Elevation

Rhomboids

2nd Class

6-7

Sternoclavicular

Upward rotation

Serratus anterior

2nd Class

6-7

Sternoclavicular

Upward rotation

Trapezius 2 & 4

3rd Class

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the iliacus, psoas, rectus femoris, sartorius, and tensor fasciae latae, originate on the upper pelvis of lumbar spine. Their origins of attachment tent to move the pelvis into anterior tilt when not stabilized in the anatomical (neutral) position. The well developed rectus abdominous muscle effectively acts to negate anterior tilt, particularly when the pelvis is held in a neutral or slight backward tilt position. The rectus abdominous muscle has a more favorable attachment angle when the pelvis is not allowed to assume a position of anterior tilt. Anterior tilt reduces the rectus abdominous angular force vector. This is one of the reasons for advocating specific abdominal resistance exercise and proper pelvic positioning.

der girdle, increasing shoulder flexion, and maintaining close to a neutral pelvic position, it is possible to secure the greatest possible distance from the bar as the body is segmented at the hip joints.

This technique fully utilizes the force of gravity as a motive force (force moving the body in desired direction) through frame 3 and the bottom of the swing. The tension force created through concentric contraction of the shoulder joint flexor muscles, acting as a force couple with the effects of gravity, provides maintenance of the greatest possible distance from the bar. This combined angular impulse results in positive acceleration of the Cg through frame 3 (Figure 1).

A stable pelvis is also necessary when the femur is moved into extension at the hip joint. Frames 5-7 (Figure 1) provide an example of this maneuver. In this case, the hamstrings can move the pelvis into backward tilt when they concentrically contract to perform hip joint extension. Pelvic stabilization is essential if he pelvic girdle is to serve as a firm base and an effective point of attachment for large, strong muscles, Erector Spinae and hip flexor muscle groups serve to counteract unwanted backward tilt created from the hamstrings when there is muscle balance. Kreighbaum and Barthels (1996) suggest the pelvis becomes the bodies fulcrum or axis and serves as the point about which the upper and lower torso rotate. Pelvic control is essential with these explosive maneuvers and particularly important when associated with complete hip joint range of motion.

Upward Swing Phase

Shoulder joint and shoulder girdle relationships The clavicle and scapula of the shoulder girdle must be both stabilized and effectively moved in order to accommodate an appropriate interplay between the glenoid fossa and the head of the humerus at the shoulder joint. Extensive movement of the humerus is highly dependent upon scapula accommodation (Arnheim and Prentice, 1993; Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1996). The head of the humerus comes in contact with the underside of the acromion process of the scapula when proper accommodation is not met. Table 1 and 2 provide insight into the complicated relationship within the shoulder complex. For example, the shoulder girdle can accommodate through the sternoclavicular joint when the humerus flexes (frames 1-5, 6-7) or extends (frames 5-6) at the shoulder joint.

Downward Swing Phase The downswing phase is represented in frames 1-3 (Table 1 and Figure 1). Effective body segment manipulations, during the downswing of the straddle circle backward, are crucial in successfully reaching the handstand withoutinterruption in frame 7. Frames 12 in Figure 1 demonstrate segmentation of the human chain linked system at the hip and shoulder joints. These actions are around the mediolateral axis in the sagittal plane. Leg flexion at the hip joint is produced by the hip flexor muscle group. All of these hip flexors are important parts of the force component in a network of thirdclass levers. Upper arm flexion at the shoulder joint and consorting concentric contraction of the shoulder joint flexor muscles are maintained early in the downswing (frames 1-3) when in the process of bringing the feet toward the bar and in effecting the largest possible shoulder angle. Table 1 (frames 1-3) further indicates the actions, muscles, and leverage at the shoulder joint and the sternoclavicular joint.

The distance the total center of gravity (CG) is maintained from the bar is reduced from frame 1 to 2 (Figure 1) as hip flexion occurs.

This reduces the angular momentum from that connected with a fully extended body. By hollowing the chest, elevating the shoulApril1996

The upward swing phase is represented in frames 4-7 (Table 2 and Figure 1) and is associated with a resistive effect from gravity.

The greatest possible angular momentum must, therefore, be present at the bottom of the downswing in preparation for the resistive effect acting on the upward swing. A neutral head and hollow chest position will continue to contribute a stable body position and improve associated swing. The pelvis and scapula structural units result in providing the firm base upon which particular muscle groups can act. Tension forces on the femur and humerus may now act on the bar resulting in equal and opposite external reaction forces. This results in increasing the magnitude of the motive force necessary to deal with an increased resistive force of gravity on the upswing (Figure 1, frames 5-7). It is particularly important now that shoulder complex muscles provide continuous stabilizing and angular vectors (Table 2) in order to maintain sufficient angular momentum on the upswing. This technique must be adhered to if the handstand is to be reached without interruption and with the elbow and knee joints in full extension.

Implications Fully understanding movement allows the coach and gymnast to maintain a special relationship by decreasing misinformation concerning gymnastics performance. For example, effectively moving the body during many gymnastics skills appears to present a paradox. We observe the gymnast performing at high levels even though most levers in the body are third class. Effectively moving the body is associated with controlling and overcoming resistance, yet most of the levers in the human system are third class. It is imperative that the gymnast possess superior muscular strength and use scientific principles of motion in order to overcome any existing disadvantages in the human system. Understanding the relationships shown in Tables 1 and 2 between joints, actions, muscles, and levers, is one of the ways in which the disadvantage can be brought under control.

*Figure 1 was based on illustrations in the 1984-1988 Junior Olympic Age Group Compulsories.

References Arnheim, D.D. and Prentice, W.E. (1993). Principles of Athletic Training (8th ed.) . St Louis: Mosby Year Book.

Kreighbaum, E. and Barthels, K.M. (1996) Biomechanics: A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement (4th edition.).

Boston: Allyn and Bacon.

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Below is the information about the competitions and telephone numbers to order tickers. Come and see the best collegiate women gymnasts compete! Call for tickets now.

Men's and Women's Collegiate National Championships USA Gymnastics Men's and Women' s Collegiate National Championships will be held from April 18-20 at Seattle Pacific U ni versi ty. Women's Preliminary Team com peti tion (eight teams) will be at 5:30 p.m., Thursday, April 18. Men's Team competition will be at 1:00 p.m., Friday, April 19 at 1:00 p.m. The Men's and Women's Event Finals will be at 7:00 p.m., Saturday, April 20.

Ticket prices range from $7 for a single session to $20 for a threeday pass. For ticket information, call Betty Tausch (206-281-2085).

Some of the top ranked teams vying for the eight competitive spots are : Southern Connecticut University of Bridgeport Seattle Pacific Texas Woman's University University of Alaska Springfield College

NCAA Regional Sites - April 13, 6 p.m.

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801-581-4358

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814-863-4497

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310-206-4269

Westchester University

National Championships

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NCAA Women's National Gymnastics Championships at University of Alabama, Coleman Coliseum, Tuscalossa, Alabama on A pril25-27. Team preliminaries are on A pril25, Super Six on April 26, and Event Finals on April 27. For tickets, call 205-348-6111.

Package prices range from $15 to $30.

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National Invitational Tournament The USA Gymnastics sponsored National Invitational Tournament will be held on Sunday, April 21 at Southeast Missouri State in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. This meet will feature many of the top Division I teams and ticket information can be obtained from the Athletic Department (314-651-2229).

1.

Georgia

196.925

These competitions will feature many talented gymnasts, former elite and national team members. You will be astounded at the skills and spirit you witness-it will be truly exciting.

2.

Alabama

196.312

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3.

Michigan

193.787

4.

Oregon State

193.700

5.

UCLA

193.056

6.

Michigan State

192.869

7.

Nebraska

192.750

9.

Utah State

192.494

(as printed in NCAA News. March 4, 1996)

10. Towson State

191.644

11. Kent

191.250

12. Illinois 13. Minnesota 14. Boise State 15. Northern Illinois 16. Ohio St. 17. IllinOis-Chicago 18. Southeast Mo. State

190.856

189.700

19. Ball State

188.856

20. Pittsburgh

188.337

During the February 23 dual meet against Kentucky, University of Georgia freshman, Karen Lichey became the first gymnast, collegiate or otherwise, to earn a 40.0-a perfect 10.0 in each of the four events.

Also, University of Alabama beat top ranked Georgia 197.550 to 196.675 before a record SEC Women's Gymnastics crowd of 13,563!

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April will be an exciting month for collegiate gymnastics!

The 1996 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Championships were held at Ithaca College the first weekend in March.

Congratulations to Springfield College, the first place team; and to Rene Seslito from Brockport, the All-Around Champion who scored a 36.50.

Boise State Cal State Fullerton Midwest Regional at Utah Utah Arizona State Brigham Young

1996 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Team Placement

Nebraska

Springfield College

143.525 (four scores)

Utah State

Hamline

142.000

Denver

Brockport

141.875

Arizona State

LaCrosse

141.550

Oshkosh

139.825

Georgia

Cortland

139.750

Florida

Rhode Island College

138.825

Kentucky

Ithaca

137.725

Southeast Regional at U. Florida

West Virginia Towson State

1996 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association Individual Event Winners Vault

Sue Paul

Rhode Island

18.850

Bars

Kim Golz

Springfield

18.425

Beam

T. Barden

Oshkosh

18.775

Floor

S. Bryson

Springfield

19.000

Qualified Teams to the National Invitational Tournament

Central Regional at Louisiana State Alabama Michigan Michigan State Iowa State Minnesota

Southeast Missouri, April 21 University of Maryland

North Carolina State Maryland

University of Illinois - Chicago

Southeast Missouri

Northern Illinois

Boise State

University of Iowa

University of Illinois

Towson State University

Auburn Louisiana State Northeast Regional at Penn State

Qualified Teams to the USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships

Kent Penn State Ohio State

Seattle Pacific University, Apri11B-20

New Hampshire

Texas Woman's University U. California - Santa Barbara

Massachusetts

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Pittsburgh

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MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Call, January 3, 1996

The conference call was called to order at 12:02 p.m. EST by Chairman Marc Yancey

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Next call on Monday, January 8, 1:00 p.m. EST

Roll Call

Members Present: Marc Yancey Tim Daggett Dusty Ritter Bill Roetzheim Fred Turoff Mark Williams Ron Galim ore Dennis McIntyre Mas Watanabe Member Absent: Peter Vidmar

Chair Vice-Chair for Men Jr. Coaches Representative FIG Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Men's Program Director (VOice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote) Men's Technical Coordinator (voice, no vote) Athlete Representative

Olympic Judge Selection

National Apparatus Leader Selection

There is a change in thought regarding timing of the selection of a new slate of NALs. Contrary to the motion approved at the last conference call, the thought is not to m ake the two-year terms concurrent with the quadrennium - January 97-December 98 and January 99-December 00 - so the NAL program to be adjusted slightly this year. lt was noted that during the recent senior training camp, the coaching staff felt a complete change at this time would be unwise. Other feedback concurred with this thought. Final action on any changes is deferred until January 8, after the I]SC call on January 6.

IV.

Minute Distribution

In the future, committee members are reminded not to distribute minutes to constituent organizations until the final version is approved and distributed by the office.

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MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Call, January 8, 1996

The conference call was called to order at 1:11 p.m. EST by Chairman Marc Yancey

Galimore noted that the Independent Judges Selection Committee had not yet selected those who will judge the Olympic Games. It is important to determine how those selected will be utilized in regard to the NAL program.

These men should be able to oversee our major meets to become familiar with our gymnasts, but not be confined to one event as a NAL would be. The IISC call should happen soon to allow us to deal with any changes in the NAL program. Strengths of those being considered for the two Olympic judge positions were discussed. These judges sh ould be as familiar w ith the athletes and their responsibilities as possible, so they can be effective advocates for our team.

Motion that Olympic Coach Peter Kormann will be added to the IJSC with both voice and vote to select the Olympic judges. NOTE: the IJSC is composed of B. Roetzheim (FIG Rep.), M. Graham (NGJA Int'l VP), P. Vidmar (Athlete Rep.), and R. Galimore (MPD).

Motion - B. Roetzheim Second - T. Daggett PASSED -6-0

III.

Individuals: Richard Grace 5,000 5,000 Jarrod Hanks Mike Moran 3,000 Motion to approve the recommendations of the grant committee.

Motion - M. Williams Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (4-0-2 - abstentions: Turoff and Daggett) NOTE: J. Hanks was approved for other funding as well, ifavailable. Galimore will work on the final funding package.

Grant Committee Recommendations

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I. Roll Call Members Present: Marc Yancey Tim Daggett Dusty Ritter Bill Roetzheim Fred Turoff Mark Williams Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre Mas Watanabe Member Absent: Peter Vidmar

Chair Vice-Chair for Men Jr. Coaches Representative FIG Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Men's Program Director (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote) Men's Technical Coordinator (VOice, no vote) Athlete Representative

II. Independent Judges Selection Committee Report A conference call was held Saturday, January 6. Judges recommended for the position of Olympic Games judges are H arry Bjerke and Mark Graham.

In addition, we hope to utilize another judge as coordinator of floor activities.

Motion to approve the recommendation of the IJSe. Motion - F. Turoff Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (6-0) III. NAL Term and Selections The Olympic judges will not be considered for NAL positions as they will be asked to become familiar w ith all potential Olympic athletes and coordinate carious activities w ith the coaching staff, which w ill occupy much of their time. We returned to the discussion as to whether it wo uld be w iser to align our NAL position terms with the quadrennium, where the fi rst two-year term would run January 1, 1997-December 31, 1998; and w ith the next running January 1, 1999-December 31, 2000.

Motion that the NAL changes decided here will be for one year (through December 31, 1996) rather than for two years as passed during the November 15 conference call.

Motion - F. Turoff Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (6-0) Discussion: With coaches sitting on the MPC, does this present a possible conflict of interest w hen choosing NALs? Should the MPC be involved in selecting NALs? Those w ith the least possible conflict of interest are the Men's Program Director and the FIG Representative. These m en should have the most complete knowledge of all candidates as well.

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Motion that the MPC will assigned the duty of selecting and assigning the National Apparatus Leader and Technical Assistant position to the Men's Program Director and FIG Representative. This year's assignments are for one year, through December 31, 1996.

Motion - T. Daggett Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (6-0) NOTE: T. Gibbs withdrew from this position this year due to personal reasons, and it was assigned to Dr. Jon Culber tson.

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Petitions to Winter Cup

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Additional Team 95 Funds

R. Galimore reported that funds were allocated to Mark Booth. This used up all available fund ing

The meeting was adjourned at 12:58 p.m. EST. Submitted by F. Turoff Secretary/llSAG/MPC Approved: R. Galimore (MPD) and K. Scan lan (President)

Athlete Representative Jr. Coaches Representative

Approval of Previous Minutes

Motion to approve the minutes of October 18 and November 15,1995.

Motion - B. Roetzheim Second - M. Williams PASSED - (5-0)

III.

The office has received petitions from the following gymnasts to compete in the Team 96 compulsory session of the 1996 Winter Cup. (note only the top 36 will advance to the optional session): Don Brown, Tim Dalrymple, Trent Dimas, Mike Dytka, Mike Morgan, and Doug Stibel. A petition has also been received from Paul O'Neill to compete on rings only (NOTE: specialists admitted to the Winter Cup w ill compete in the optional session of Team 96).

Motion to accept all petitions.

Motion - T. Daggett Second - M. William s Discussion: Regarding strictly following C&O score total requirements versus small number of petitioners who want to make the effort to make the coming Olympic Trials. The stated score requ irement already limited the field PASSED - (6-0) 1996 WINTER CUP SCHEDULE Friday, February 2 Team 96 compulsories. Warm-up 4:30 p.m.; competition 6:30 p.m.

Saturday, February 3 Team 2000 op tionals. Warm-up 9 a.m.; competition 11 a.m.

Team 96 optionals. Warm-up 2:30 p.m.; competition 4:30 p.m.

NOTE: an AA man must do compulsories to do optionals, but ifhe can qualifij as a specialist on one or more events, he could only do those events during the Team 96 optional session.

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Members Absent: Peter Vidmar Dusty Ritter

Petitions

Two petitions were received after the cut-off date. Two specialists were considered for inclusion in this competition: D. Stover on vault and J. Bertram on pommel horse. The committee was canvassed by fax/ phone for input regarding these matters, resulting in D. Stover being approved to compete vault (he was already competing on floor exercise) while J. Bertram was not approved. A point was raised thatthe committee member reques ting such an action needs to be notified of the results of such canvassing ASAP so he can relay to his consti tuents in a timely manner.

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Automatic invitation to individual event competition

It is the policy to 1I:d v1I:llCe the 111l:ti01l1l:l te1l:IIL to the llext n1l:tion1l:l scope

compe tition wi thout h1l:ving to qU1I:lify . Such 11: policy could 1I:pply to OUI top ilLdiv idu1I:ls OlL e1l:ch evelLt 1I:S well.

Motion th1l:t whelL ilLdi vidu1I:1 evelLts 1I:Ie colLtested 1I:t the U.S. Ch1l:IILpioi l ships 01 '''''intet Cup, 1I:ll 1I:U tOlIL1I:tiC ilLvi t1l:tiolL 'v ill be gi ven to these gYUUIMtS "ho pbce ilL the top thIee OlL e1l:ci l evelLt ilL the pievious 'NilLtei Cup 01 U.s. Ch1l:IILpiolLShips Iespedively.

Motion - F. Turoff Second - B. Roetzheim Discussion: This Motion was tabled until the meet formats are determined (see IX) since the format of the two meets may be changed .

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Petition to the National Team

Motion that Blaine Wilson be placed on the National Team in an unranked position.

Motion - T. Daggett Second - M. Williams PASSED - (5-0) It is noted that other funded gymnasts (who d id n't compete here or competed partially) who remain on the team are: Casey Bryan, Scott Keswick, John Roethlisberger, Kip Simons, and Chris Waller.

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Substitutes

Members are reminded that if they canno t attend a meeting or conference call, a substitute must be u tilized as an absentee's constituency must be represented.

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MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE February 2, 1996 Colorado Springs, Colo .

The meeting was called to order at 8:07 a.m. MST by Chairman Marc Yancey

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Roll Call

Members Present: Marc Yancey Tim Daggett dill Roetzheim Fred Turoff Mark Williams Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre Mas Wa tanabe

Chair Vice-Chair for Men FIG Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Men's Program Direc tor (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, n o vo te) Men's Technical Coordinator (voice, no vote) April1 996

Funding Plan

The sub-committee (Kormann, Daggett, Galimore, and McIntyre) which was directed by the MPC to develop a funding proposal is conSidering three that were submitted by subcommittee members. Soon they will digest and synthesize these to produce a working paper that will be circulated to various constituencies for input. This plan must be ready for the period that follows the OlympiC Trials. The target date for the working paper is February 28, to be fo llowed by one month of gathering input so that a final proposal can be considered during a MPC meeting/call in early April.

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The technical assistant at vault will flash distance bonus/ deductions and optional vault values to aid in the judging of this event as is done at World Championships and Olympic competitions.

Format for 1997 Winter up and U.S. Championships

A proposal has been made to change the format of these meets (all MPC members received this). In addition, the format of the Jr. Olympic Championships program has been changed, w ith proposed effects on these meets. The proposal was discussed wi th the committee members directed to take it to their constituents for feedback. In essence, the proposal removes event finals from the summer and places them in the winter, and adds an all-around final to the summer. It covers the sizes of the groups of competitors that will qualify to the various categories as well.

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are held jointly with the women, it was suggested that the World University Games format be adopted-three rounds of competition, with men's and women's events held ineachround (MFE, PH, WV & UPB; R, MY, BB; PB, HB, WFE) . Both of these formats offer the s pectator more action with little or no time spent watching judges work. It was also stated that coaches must cooperate and encourage their athletes to participate in the finals .

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Invitations have been received from several countries.

Declined : 1/ 15-17 Cottbus, GER. This is part of the European Grand Prix circuit Accepted: 3/28-4/1 World Stars in Moscow (2 athletes, 1 coach, 1 judge) 4/4-7 International Cup in Porto Alegre, BRA (1 athlete, 1 coach, 1 delegation leader) 5/3-5 Romanian Invitational (1 athlete, 1 coach, 1 judge*) *G. Beckstead is requested Also to be assigned is the Budget meet in Miami. This competition against France will be an experimental format. Men's and women s scores will be combined to determine the winner. Vault will not be contested by either sex. Teams of six athletes for men, four athletes for women will be used. with each working a maximum of three events. There must be at least two competitors on each event. All scores count.

How to assign athletes was discussed. How can these meets be best utilized to promote our gymnasts and our program aims in the preOlympic months?

Motion that selection for these mess is the responsibility of the Olympic Coach with input from B. Roetzheim, R. Galimore, and the other MPC members.

Motion - F. Turoff Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (5-0) The Junior Pan American Games will be held December 3-9 in Guatemala.

This will use four athletes, one coach, and two judges. Boys must be between 14-18 years old by December 31. This was accepted as well, with selection to be based on the October Junior Camp ranking meet.

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1997路2000 Jr. National Team Program

The draft of this program was presented. With few minor changes this proposal is complete and near being final. Adoption of this will affect the format of the US. Championships and Winter Cup, as noted in the format proposal mentioned in item IX. Motion to accept the proposed revision of the Junior National Team Program.

Motion - M. Williams Second - T. Daggett PASSED - (5-0) This notice must be sent out to the community as soon as possible once it is in final form.

IX.

Competition Rules for U.S. Championships and Olympic Trials

Judging of the competition at the 1996 US . Championships and Olympic Tria1s will utilize FIG rules (no US/MPC special requirements), with the following exceptions: 1. NCAA handguard rule is valid 2. Use of an 8 inch safety mat under horizontal bar releases is allowed 3. Repetition of a missed compulsory part is allowed to receive credit for the part 4. The USA compulsory document will be utilized, however, the stick bonus is removed from the document, so the routines have a 9.8 start value rather than 9.7. (Coaches and athletes should note any changes to evaluation that were developed through the NAL program during this quadrennium).

NOTE: Both meets will have C/O weighting as 50/50, with the U.S. Championships counting 40% and the Olympic Trials counting 60% toward the Olympic Team berths.

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Team 2000 Qualifying Meets

Those desiring to host a qualifying meet during the weekend of May 18 must submit a bid to the office by March 15. Sites will be determined by April 3. The same judging rules as the 1996 U.s. Championships will be used, plus a National Apparatus Leader must be one of the judges. Hosts are encouraged to also have a compulsory performance/evaluation opportunity for Team '96 athletes during the same session.

XVI.

International

B. Roetzheim gave a brief report on international matters and politics.

There are 12 men running for 6 positions on the MTC. USA Gymnastics is seeking a host for a continental judging course to be held in early January .

The meeting was adjourned at 10:48 a.m.-to be continued路after the competition in order to select those represen ting us in the coming World Championships.

The meeting was reconvened at 7:48 p.m. on February 3, with the same members present.

XVII. Athlete Selection Rules governing the selection of athletes for the 1996 Individual Event World Championships were covered. Since policy stated that the first three optional all-around men must be sent, it was confirmed that Garry Denk, Chainey Umphrey, and Steve McCain were assigned. Discussion then focused on the remaining spots, for which the event winners (optional scores) were candidates. Of prime concern was who would be most likely to vie for a medal.

Motion to select Chris LaMorte, Mark Sohn, and Bill Roth as the remaining team members.

Motion - B. Roetzheim Second - F. Turoff Discussion: Other possible team members were discussed.

PASSED - (5-0)

The meeting was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.

Following the national team meeting, which began about 9 p.m., the attending coaches of the 1996 World Championships Team gymnasts and Olympic Coach Peter Kormarm were asked to stay for selection of the coaching staff. Coach Kormann stated he was not available for this assignment (selection procedures dictated that he be offered the position first) and Kormann left the meeting. Yefim Furman and Fred Turoff stated they were not available for the full duration of the trip. The four coaches present selected Ron Brant as head coach and he selected Art Shurlock as his assistant.

Submitted by Fred Turoff, Secretary MPC Approved: Ron Galimore (MPD) and Kathy Scanlan (President)

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Call, February 9, 1996

Colorado Springs, Colo.

The meeting was called to order at 12:03 EST by Chairman Marc Yancey

Coaches' Planning Meeting

As was discussed at the pre-winter Cup coaches' mee ting, a planning meeting for Olympic training, as was held last year several months prior to the World Championships, is d esired. Perhaps the best time is Thursday morning, February 29 prior to the American Cup in Fort Worth, as many necessary participants will already be there. This will be pursued by the office.

Qualifications to U.S. Championships

As was done for this Winter Cup, anyone who has scored at least 104.00 in any official qualifying m eet or national competition is invited to compete in the 1996 U.S. Championships Team '96 division. An application notice of this will be printed in the next USA Gymnastics and sent to any program tha t appeared at the 1996 Winter Cup. Applica tions must be received at the office by May 1. Petitions will be considered. NOTE: the current national team (including funded athletes) 9s automatically qualified.

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Chairman Yancey stated that it was pointed out (by the USA Gymnastics President) subsequent to the February 3 meeting that the committee's selections were invalid since an athlete representative had not been present at the meeting. As a result, the committee has to consider selection to the team again. Since an athlete member is present on this call, this selection will be final.

Motion to accept the World Championships Team as proposed at the Winter Cup meeting.

Motion - C. Waller Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - (8-0)

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NOTE: An attempt to es tablish a phone link to Chris Waller, the named substitute, was foiled by telephone problems at the hotel.

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The draw for Olympic Trials will be done US Championships once the national team is determined.

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Scott Keswick proposal.

A paper was received in the fall from Scott Keswick. His paper proposed to bring all athletes together for an extended period before the Olympic Games. The period would encompass both the U.S. Championships and Olympic Trials. Due to obstacles perceived at this time, it appears too difficult to put into practice. For example, college athletes couldn't leave studies to participate. It also requires a great change in thinking. This concept can be considered for the future. It is notable that this proposal came from an athlete, and Scott's thoughts are appreciated by the committee members. Chairman Yancey will write and speak to Scott. Peter Kormann will also be asked to contact him.

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State of athlete and judge assignments for the spring.

NOTE: Peter Kormann joined the meeting during this discussion.

World Stars in Moscow (3/28-4/1) - athletes: Josh Stein and Dennis Harrison; judge not yet assigned.

Budget Competition(4/6) - athletes: confirmed are Mihai Bagiu, Kip Simons, four more to be named; judges: Jon Culbertson, Charlie Peebles, two from France, and one Neutral International Cup in Porto Alegre (4/4-7) - athlete: Mike Dutka; judge not yet assigned.

World Championships (4/11-21) -judges: John Scheer and LesSasvary .

Romania (5/3-5) - athlete: none yet; judge: George Beckstead

Next Meeting

The next meeting of the MPC will take place at the American Cup in Forth Worth, Texas on Friday morning, March 1, and will deal with the funding proposal. Note that there will be a meeting of national team coaches on Thursday morning, February 29, to develop training plans for the Olympic Games. The men's competition will take place later that day.

Meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m.

Submi tted by Fred Turoff, Secretary of MPC Approved: R. Galimore (MPD) and K. Scanlan (President)

Athlete Invitations

Inviting athletes to a championships where events are contested-this will be discussed with championships format on next call April 3 (see item X).

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It is suggested to have a symposium involving coaches and judges in the fall once the Code has been digested. It is probably easiest to have selected

coaches and judges together, then disseminate written and video materials to the rest of the community. Organizers will assign an individual coach and judge to each event to produce videos on events to standardize instruction and understanding of Code. B. Roetzheim spoke of problems of current version that need to be worked out. The Code is due out in July at Olympic Games. Idea is to do it in mid-Sep tember (before post-Olympic tour starts). This will be developed and planned for final discussion at the next meeting. By setting a date at this time, coaches and judges will be able to keep that date open.

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Note: T. Daggett had to leave the meeting.

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Athlete Representation

The lack of athlete representative again was discussed, as this limits what the MPC can pass in some areas and leaves a void of input.

VII. Funding Requests Funding requests have been received from Garry Denk, Dennis Harrison, March I, 1996 Jair Lynch, John MacCready, David St. Pierre and Blaine Wilson for final Meeting called to order at 9:14 a.m. CST by Chairman Marc Yancey. six months of current funding program.

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Members present: Marc Yancey Tim Daggett Dusty Ritter Bill Roetzheim Fred Turoff Mark Williams :on Galimore Dennis McIntyre Mas Watanabe Peter Kormann Member absent: Peter Vidmar

Motion to fund Lynch, Wilson, and J. Roethlisberger for this six month period.

Motion - M. Williams Second - B. Roetzheim PASSED - 6-0 (pending receipt of vo te from athlete representative) Motion to fund the other petitioning athletes in rank order, subject to availability of funds-funding can be at whatever level is available at the discretion of the Men's Program Director.

Motion - S. Ritter Second - F. Turoff Discussion regarding funding athletes and the return received in terms of progress and competition results. What funding is available?

PASSED - 6-0 (pending receipt of vo te from athlete representative)

Chair, MPC USAG Vice-chair for Men Jr. Coaches Representative FIG Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Sr. Coaches Representative Men's Program Director (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote) Men's Technical Coordinator (voice, no vote) Olympic Coach (arrived later, voice, no vote)

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A plan was proposed by the previously appointed MPC sub-committee of Kormann, Daggett, Galimore, and McIntyre.

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The sub-committee has developed a plan for consideration. Funding will be based on compe tition results. Seven positions funded. Top th ree positions reap greatest rewards-this is intended to drive athletes to strive for great rewards of high finish. Since current fu nding program ends with Olympic Trials, the new program is designed to begin at the 1996 Olympic Trials. Control-over athletes by office is a concern, but amounts of support should allow demands on athletes. This is, in effect, a performance contract (appearances an d duties). Marketi ng of athletes can bring revenue to USAG which w ill benefit the men's program. If an athlete decides not to continue or cannot accept money (for example, an NCAA athlete), his slot is vacant. Money goes back into discretionary pool. The MPC w ill review any funding designated by Men's Program Director.

This is a different concept-it is a job offer for the fu ture, based on performance. Concerns were expressed that this isn't strictly a reward for accomplishment, but carries future responsibilities. Insurance policy should be taken out on fund ed athletes to cover them in case of injury, w hich w ill not result in loss of funds . Athletes w ill sign contrac ts. This is a full-time job (top three at least) if accep ted . Problem scenarios were discussed. A strength of the program is incentives-the Men's Program Director can reward performances at his discretion; these can be given to any athlete.

Will coaches back " teeth" of this proposal? Importance of deSignated meets will bring media attention. This w ill create competi tiveness among athletes. The proposal must star t in 1996 and end just before 2000 OT. The program w ill be re-evaluated at mid-point.

Coaches' incentive proposal: Funding will reflect athletes funding in terms of numbers of coaches rewarded. The top three positions get significantly more than o thers. Seven funded spots total.

The proposal w ill be sent out to community for feedback and w ill be fi nalized at the next conference call meeting April 3, 1 p .m . EST.

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X. National Meet Format The format of national meets w ill be disc ussed at nex t call-meeting.

Note: coaches voted yesterday 7-2 in favor of elimina ting one-touch warmup this year and 9-0 for nex t year. Without athlete representative in attendance today, the MPC can' t make a decision, as this may be an important item with athletes. One-touch warm-up was required to simulate international format and allow athletes to prepare for it, yet NCAA format has proven effec tive as well and doesn't utilize a one-touch warmup. NCAA fo rmat also presents a more spec tator-friendly event. Will decide next meeting. Concern was expressed about the closeness of the U.s. Championships and Olympic Trials.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:37 a.m.

Submitted by Fred Turoff, secretary, USAG Men's Program Committee.

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IX. Trent Dimas There was a request to place Trent Dimas on the National Team.

Motion to place Trent Dimas on the National Team.

Motion - B.Roetzheim Second - M.Williams Discussion: Dimas hasn' t been in a C/O meet, but his training appears good as witnessed by Kormann. Dimas had a wrist injury prior to Winter Cup that limited his par ticipation to HB, but was ready for AA. He is Olympic Champion. Interest in providing opportunity for top gymnasts such as Trent in addition to ranked gymnasts.

PASSED - 6-0.

XI. Adjournment Motion to adjourn.

Motion - M.WiIliams Second - D. Ritter PASSED

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March 1-3, 1996

In all the above cases, no petitions will be accepted for additional numbers.

Mo tion - M. Dykes Second - C. H amilton PASSED Note: If only two events are being run simultaneously, the number of judgments per day per p anel is calculated by doubling the number of gymnasts.

Different options for non-traditional formats w ill be included in the 199697 Rules and Policies.

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Mee ting was called Marilyn Cross.

Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII NETC NABC NEPCC NJOPCC 1\IAWGJ fCI NCCA Rep N CAA Rep. NJOPMan ager WPD Guest

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to order at 12 noon on Friday, March 1 by chairperson, Pam Bileck Linda Mulvihill Carole Bunge Linda Beran Char Christensen Cindy Sielski Cheryl Hamilton Marian Dykes Audrey Schweyer Kathy Feldmann Roe Kreu tzer (Friday only) Tom Koll Yvonne Hodge (Sat./Sun.) Delene Darst (Sat.) Debbie Yohman (absent) Pat Panichas (absent) Connie Maloney Kathy Kelly Rene Ni<:c:ollai (Fri.)

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A. Schweyer asked RTC's to give her input on deduction s that need to be added/ changed for the National Elite testing program in order for her to present them to the Elite Program Committee.

J. Fie presented the committee w ith a report from 1995 World Championships in Sabae, Japan, which includes the new elements that were performed . The values for these elements w ill be in effect immediately; however, if any of these elements have been previously evaluated for the Jr. Olympic Element Supplement, that value will be retained for the remainder of the 1995-96 season . Balance Beam element 51 .421, the Piked Front Saito Mount (and also performed in the exercise) w ill be raised from " 0" to "E" value, effective immediately for both J.O. and Elite.

The committee also requested that Element Evaluation forms must be submitted to your RTC at least two weeks prior to the meet in which the element w ill be performed for the first tim e. Reminder to coaches: Please indica te on the form if the new skill w ill be p erformed by an Elite or J.O. athlete.

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R. Kreu tzer reported on the activities of the Elite Program Committee. The EPC w ill be addressing qualifying scores and the four-year calendar. The date of the National Gymnastics Festival h as been changed to the weekend of US Classic (May 17-19, 1996) and will be held at the OTC in Colorado Springs.

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Old Business

The committee had been requested at the last meeting to gather information on the number of judgments per day per panel of judges.

Motion: Effective August 1, 1996, the maximum number of judgments allowed per day per panel of judges will be: CO MPULSORY M EETS :

Levels 4-7: a. Traditional format (one gym, warm-up all four events, then compete): Maximum of 180 judgments per day per panel of judges (with a maximum of 72 gymnasts per session) . Therefore, there must be at least three sessions if the number of judgments is between 145 and 180. b . Non-traditional format: Maximum of 200 judgments per day per panel of judges (with a maximum of 96 per session).

OPTIONAL MEETS:

a. Traditional format: Maximum of 132 judgments per day per panel of judges (with a maximum of 52 gymnasts per session). Therefore, there must be at least three sessions if the number of judgments is between 105 and 132. b. Non-traditional format: Maximum of 132 judgments per day per panel of judges (with a maximum of 68 gymnasts per session).

Therefore this could be conducted in two sessions (one session of 68, one with 64) .

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For all formats (traditional or non-traditional) which have both compul;ory and optional competition in the same day: For competitions with 100 or less Optional judgments in combination with compulsory judgments, there is a maximum of150 judgments per day per panel of judges.

In this case, there is a maximum of 52 optional judgments per session and a maximum of 72 compulsory judgments per session.

If the number of Optional judgments exceeds 100, then the maximum number of judgments per day per panel of judges is 132.

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K. Feldmann reported on the ac tivities of the Administrative Board. The WAB will m eet May 19-20 following US Classic/National Gym Fes tival in Colorado Springs. The commi ttee w ill address the Ethics document in the R & P. Many issues being directed to National office could be resolved w ithin the State and/ or Region. Some of the issues are n ot really ethics, but rather business issues and it is not the responsibility of USAG to solve business disputes. Some State/Regional Boards have developed an Ethics Committee. The WAB w ill be working to establish procedures, develop form letters, etc.

K. Feldmann reques ted that the RTC' s review the Code of Ethics and make suggestions to their respective RC regarding deletions, add itions and how situations can be handled w ithin the State and/ or RegIOn . K. Kelly requested this information prior to the USAG Board of Directors m eeting to be held the fi rst weekend in May. R. Kreu tzer is the head of the Ethics Committee and w ill take a p roposal to amend the Code of Ethics. She requested philosophical statement, from the committees.

Elec tions for State Chairmen take place this year. RC's are running the election and w ill try to h ave the elec tions earlier than the June 1 deadline so that new SC's w ill have adequate time to make arrangements to attend the National Congress and the SC/RC workshop (July 1) .

Elections for National Chairs (WTC, WAB, EPC) are taking place now, w ith the new term to begin September 1, 1996.

Electiuns for USAG-Board of Direc tors Wom en 's Program l{epresentative are presently being conducted . K. Kelly reminded the commi ttee how important these positions are and that these persons need to realIze that they represent the Women's Program.

The WAB w ill be reviewing R & P prior to their Spring meeting. C. Maloney will dis tribute a first draft fo llowing the JOPC meeting in May.

VII. National Congress The committee discussed Technical presentations in regards to topic and presenters. This information wi ll be forwarded to Jennifer Gallahue Lee at the Na tional Office.

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update for the WAB mee ting in May. Recommendation to WPC to reconsider the sub-committee structure in the Operating Code, page 117, to place the National Elite Technical Committee (NETC) under Section D-Technical Committee-The NETC shall consist of the 1) National Elite Technical Chairman, 2) National Technical Committee Chairman, and 3) USAG International Technical Consultant.

Motion - L. Beran Second - C. Hamilton PASSED Page 65 Recommendations for the selection of judges for all National Elite Meets (National Gymnastics Festival, Classics, USA Championships and any Trials competition) will be made by the National Elite Program Committee Chairman to the National Elite Technical Committee (NETC).

Final selection and event assignments will be made by the NETC, in consultation w ith the National Women's Program Director, for financial considerations. Final approval will be made by the USAG International Technical Consultant.

Motion - C. Hamilton Second - L. Beran PASSED The committee also discussed the need to include procedures for the follow ing in the 1996-97 R & P: Removal of blood from equipment, communica tion to coaches regarding unsafe skill perfon;nance during meet warm-ups, spec tator responsibilities - no flash p ictures and refrain from entering the competitive floor - and volunteer meet personnel behavior.

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NAWGJ

R Niccollai presented information about NAWGJ Na tiona 1Symposium to be conducted in Miami, FL -June 23-29 in 1997. Yvonne Hodge reported on the activities of the NAWGJ, including the National Jud ges' Cup held in January.

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Delene Darst reported that JCI is ready to go w ith the new cycle as soon as USAG determines the levels to be certified. She recommend to simplify the program, with fewer numbers of ra tings. The commi ttee discussed a modified testing program for Levell0's w ho h ave been rated as Levell0s for a designated period of time.

Motion: That those BrevetjElite judges who do not attend the 1996-97 BrevetjElite course and those Level 10 judges who have passed the Level 10 exam twice (once in the 1988-92 cycle and again in the present 1993-96 cycle) may renew their Level 10 rating for the 1997-2001 cycle in one of two ways: 1. Pass the 1997-2001 JCI Level 10 exam, or 2. Attend a designated National or Regional re-certifying clinic in 1997 (WTC Symposium with JO Master Workshops, NAWGJ National Symposium, Regional USAG Congress, or Regional NAWGJ Symposiums) with approved clinicians.

Motion - L. Beran Second - M. Dykes PASSED

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Clarifications: 1. Beam: Supplem ent # 52.322 (Langev in leap) The Split leap forward with leg change to tuck posi tion w ith one leg ex tended at horizontal must show 180 degree leg separation during the split leap prior to switching to the tuck (Wolf) position in order to receive "C" value part.

2. The forward saIto with take-off from one-foot and landing in a sitting position is not considered a saito element on Floor exercise, but would receive" A" value-part.

Motion to include the following statement regarding Meet Procedures in the 1996-97 Rules and Policies: The meet must be scheduled to end by 110 p .m. If the meet runs past 10 PM due to extenuating circumstances, the meet director must submit an explanation in writing to the RTC, with a copy to the SC (or RC for Regional meets). The Meet Referee must make a note of the time infraction on the Sanction Report Form.

Mo tion - M. Dykes Second - C. Hamilton PASSED

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J.O. Development

T. Koll reported on the Jr. Olympic Program Committee actions. Their

m ajor fo cu s is the continued development of the new compulsory exercises. Level 1-4 text is final and filming has been completed.

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Brevet and Elite Judges' Course

The committee discussed the Brevet and Elite Courses for 1997. A Brevet course for 40-50 persons will be taught by J. Fie and will be conduc ted January 7-12 in Indianapol is. A second Brevet course for 50-80 persons wi be taught by A. Schweyer and wi ll be conducted January 14-19, also in Indianapolis.

K. Kelly asked for input as to procedures for selection of judges to go to Brevet courses. M . Cross requested that the RTCs collec t Elite ac tive sta tus from all the Brevets and Elite for the past quadrennium (Sept. 92-present) and report to her by May 1st.

By April 1, K. Kelly w ill send out a questionnaire to all Brevet judges regarding their goals and their intentions in renewing the Brevet or Elite rating. Invitations to the two Brevet courses are to be issued by June 1.

An Elite Judges' Course will be held in summer of 1997. Site is yet to be determined. Possible dates are July 9-13 or July 16-20, 1997. Criteria for selec tion of judges to be invited to attend the Elite course w ill be determined at the September 1996 m eeting.

The next meeting of the WTC is ten tatively scheduled for September 27-29, 1996 in Indianapolis.

Meeting adjourned at 12 p.m . Sunday, March 3, 1996.

Motion: That for the 1997-2001 cycle, JCI offer three different examinations with four ratings: 1. Compulsory LevelS and 6 Exam (Entry level) 70% to pass the theoretical exam 2. Optional 7/8 Exam (Entry Level) 70% to pass the theoretical exam; 75 % to pass the practical exam 3. Optional 9/10 Exam with two ratings based upon score. In order to test at Level 9/10, the judge must also have a Level 5/6 rating. a. LeveI9 - 70% to pass the theoretical exam, 75% to pass the practical exam b . Level 10 - 80% to pass the theoretical exam, 85 % to pass the practical exam 4. Clarification: ALL judges w ishing to judge compulsories in the new cycle must pass the Level 5/6 exam.

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3.302 - Supplement: Cast to handstand w ith 1/2 turn (180°) in handstand phase, also with 1/2 turn (180°) to mixed L- or L-grip (Mirgorodskaia)

7. Kips O-Elements

B-Elements

3.401 - Supplement - Hang on HB, facing LB or HB - uprise backward to handstand on HB, also with 1/2 turn (180°) or 1/1 turn (360°) in the handstand phase to mixed L-grip

7.201 - Supplement: Glide kip on LB - also with stoop through or straddle back kip-up over LB - with 1/1 turn (360°) and grip change to han g on HB

8. Dismounts NOTE: For J.O. Supplement - S-3.511 remains "E" until July 31, 1996.

E-Elements

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8.509 - (Handstand onHB-) swing down between both bars, swing forward to saito backward stretched with 3/1 twist (1080°) (Bar)

NOTE: For J.O. Supplement - DELETE S-8.510 - replaced by FIG 8.509.

8.510 - (Handstand on HB-) swing down between both bars, swing forward to double saito backward stretched with 1/1 twist (360°) in first or in second saito

E-Elements

7.503 - Flic-Hac in side position with 1/1 twist (360°) to hip circle backward (Teza)

8. Sallos E-Elements

8.504 - Jump forward with 1/2 twist (180°) - saito backward piked (Produnova)

9. Dismounts (-Elements

Balance Beam

9.306 - Supplement: Saito forward tucked, piked, or stretched (Targas) with 1 1/2 twist (540°) - take-off from both legs

1. Mounts D-Elements

1.410 - Round-off in front of beam (at end) - Hic-Hac with 1/1 twist (360°) into swing down to cross straddle sit (Tsavdaridou)

NOTE: For J.O. Supplement- S-9.410 (front saIto stretched with 11/2) remains "D" until July 31, 1996.

Floor Exercise

E-Elements

1.503 - SaIto forward piked to stand - approach at end of beam (Klemrath, Ploch)

7. Walkovers, cartwheels, etc.

7.306 - Arabian (backward take-off) with 1/4 twist (90°) - free (aerial) cartwheel - continuing with 1/4 twist (90°) to front lying support (Tsavdaridou)

NOTE: For J.o. Supplement - DELETE S-1.421 CD") - "E" value in effect immediately.

2. Gymnastics leaps, jumps, and hops

8. Sallos

2.209 - Straddle jump in cross position to hand support with swing down to cross straddle sit

E-Elements

8.502 - Supplement: Double saito forward, also with 1/2 twist (180°) (Podkopayeva)

NOTE: For J.O. Supplement - S-2.321 - remains "C" until July 31,1996.

8.508 - Supplement: Arabian double saito, also with 1/2 twist (180°) (Andreasen)

7. Walkovers, cartwheels, etc.

D-Elements

7.401 - Supplement: Flic-Hac or gainer Hic-Hac with 1/4 turn (90°) to side handstand, also with 3/4 (270°) turn (270°) to side handstand (Omelianchik)

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World Championships -I/E/F USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships J.O. Championships USA Gymnastics Nat'llnvitational Tournament Broadcast of Budget Rent a Car Gymnastics Invitational NCAA National Championships (Univ. of Alabama) NCAA Championships DTB Competition Elite Regionals Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop

San Juan, PUR Seattle Pacific Univ.

Maryland Cope Girardeau, MO 1:00-3:00 p.m. (EST) Tuscaloosa, Al Stanford, CA Karlsruhe, GER Various Reno, NV

Gary Alexander laurel Tindall Nora Campbell Kathy Kelly CBS Sports

317-237-5050 206-281-2883 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

Nora Campbell Kathy Kelly Jennifer Gallahue lee

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

MAY 1996 2 4 W 3 1 MWR 3 MW 3 4 2 R 4 MWR 2 4 2 MWR 10 3 M 11 2 R 12 3 M 16 4 W 16 2 W 18 2 M 18 2 MWR 31 3 R 31 2 MWR

J.O. Nationals (Jr. and Sr.) USA Gymnastics Executive Committee Meeting Romainian International Gymnastics Tournament Eastern Open USAG Board of Directors Meeting Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop J.O. Championships Western Open J.O. Nat. Competitive Prog. Workshop U.S. Classic Nationals - at USOTC National Gymnastics Festival - at USOTC Elite Qualifiers Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop USA Gymnastics Rhythmic National Championships Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop

Duluth, GA Indianapolis, IN Ploiesti, ROM Macon, GA Indianapolis, IN Dyer, IN Tulsa, OK Seattle, WA Tulsa, OK Colo. Spgs., Colo.

Colo. Spgs., Colo.

Various sites Chappaqua, NY Athens, GA Houston, TX

Connie Maloney Julie Bejin

317-237-5050 317-237-5050

Nora Campbell Julie Bejin Jennifer Gallahue lee Dennis Mcintyre Nora Campbell Dennis Mci ntyre Kathy Kelly Kathy Kelly

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

Jennifer Gallahue lee Nora Campbell Jennifer Gallahue lee

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

JUNE 1 2 5 8 9 18 21 22 25 27 27 27 29 30 29

Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop PDP level I Video Clinic (1 :00-5:00 p.m.)

Coca-Cola National Championships Broadcast of Coca-Cola Nat'l Championships Broadcast of Coca-Cola Nat'l Championships Elite Qualifiers Rhythmic World Championships ASEP PDP II Coaching Principles Course (9 a.m.-6 p.m.)

U.S. Rhythmic Olympic Trials (Wang Center) U.S. Artistic Olympic Trials (Fleet Center) USA Gymnastics National Congress (Hynes) Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop Broadcast of U.S. Olympic Trials Broadcast of U.S. Olympic Trials Broadcast of U.S. Olympic Trials (LIVE)

Urbondale, Iowa Decatur, GA Knoxville, TN 4:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST) Various Budapest, HUN Gainesviller, Fl Boston, MA Boston, MA Boston, MA Boston, MA 4:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) 2:00-3:00 p.m. (EST) 7:00-9:00 p.m. (EST)

Jennifer Gallahue lee Chris Calvert Jeff Olsen NBC Sports NBC Sports Ron Galimore Nora Campbell Nelena Beck Nora Campbell Jeff Olsen Steve Whitlock Jennifer Gallahue lee NBC Sports NBC Sports NBC Sports

317-237-505& 404-377-0241 317-237- 5050

Pre-Olympic Exhibition FI GCongress Games of the XXVlth Olympiad

Greensboro, NC Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA

Jeff Olsen Gary Alexander Gary Alexander

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

AUGUST 1996 1 Games of the XXXVlth Olympiad 4 R 9 3 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 9 3 MW Region IV Congress 15 5 W J.O. National Team Training Camp - at USOTC 23 3 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 22 1 MWR ASEP PDP II Coaching Principles Course (lime: TBD) 22 4 Region VCongress MW TBD Post Olympic Tour MWR

Atlanta, GA Region IV TBD Colo. Spgs., Colo.

Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, MI TBA

Gary Alexander Jennifer Gallahue lee George Grainger Connie Maloney Jennifer Gallahue lee NNorbert Bendixen Cindy Scharnes Jeff Olsen

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 414-375-0430 317-237-5050 317- 237-5050

SEPTEMBER 1 996 6 4 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 6 4 GAT (Congress) MW 13 2 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 13 Region I Congress 3 MWR

Austin, TX Austin, TX San Jose, CA San Jose, CA

Jennifer Gallahue lee Cheryl Jarrett Jennifer Gallahue lee Chere Crowhurst

317-237-5050 512-251 - 2439 317-237-5050 40B-238-7245

APRIL 15 18 20 21 21 25 26 26 27 27

1996 6 MW 3 MW 2 R W 1 MW 3 W 2 M 3 R 2 W 2 MWR

1996 2 MWR 1 MWR 4 MW 1 1 2 M 3 R 1 MWR 2 R 4 MW 4 MWR 4 MWR 1 1 1 W

JULY 1996 13 1 M 13 5 MWR 20 11 MW

April 1996

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317-237-5050 317-237-5050 352- 378-8711 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

616-963-5830 317-237-5050

Safety Certification

SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES Minimum age for Safety Certification is 18 years

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Hadley, MA; 6:00-10:00 p.m.

Ho路Jo's, Region 6 (oures Dir: Steve Rondoll 207- 284- 8351 Austin, TX; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

In conjunction with Men's Region 3 Regionals (ourtyard MarrioN; Hwy 35 & 290; Hotel 512-458-2340 Locol contact: Gil Elsass 512-453-5551 (ourse Dir: Eddie Smith 214-722-8294 itasco, IL; 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m.

Itasca Park District; 350 E. Irving Park Rd; 60143 Local (ontact: Kris Eisenmann 708-773-2257 (ourse Dir: Edgar Pulido 708-969-0900

20 or 21 Albuquerque, NM; Time: T8A In conjunctionwith boys regionals Site: T8A (ourse Dir: Louise Janecky 505-662- 9523 21

Fort Wayne, IN; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

The LiNle Gym (Westland Mall I; 6183 W. Jellerson 8Ivd.; 46804 Local (ontact: Amy Spiritoso 219-436-9353 (ourse Dir: Randy Mc(oy 1-800-418- 2878

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Marlboro, NJ; 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.

Pro Gymn Training (enter; 404 Timber Lane; 07746 Locol (ontact: Rose Loschiavo 908- 780-2543 (ourse Dir: Phil Frank 609-786- 3977

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Issaquah, WA; Time: TBA In conjunction with Level 4 & 8 State Meet; East Side Gymnastics (ourse Dir: Leigh Eaton 360-577-6274

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Decatur, GA; 1:00-5:00 p.m. (ourse Dir: (hris (alvert 404-377-0241

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Burlington, VT; 1:00-5:00 p. m. (hamplain Valley Gym (ourse Dir: Woody (Iifton 802- 863-4714

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Stroudsburg, PA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

International Gym (amp; 717-629-0244 Course Dir: Phil Frank 609-786-3977

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Stroudsburg, PA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

International Gym (amp; 717-629-0244 (ourse Dir: Phil Frank 609-786-3977

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PA; 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.

Teom USA (ourse Dir: Ken Miller 215-641-9522

BaNle Creek, MI; Reg VCongress Local contact: Cindy Schornes 616-963-4770 Course Dir: Jerry Reighard 517-828-5604 or 517-774- 6696

MAY Lake Oswego, OR; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

The Little Gym; 17890 SW Boones Ferry Rd; 97035 Local (ontoct: Bridget Dawson 503-598-9702 (ourse Dir: Randy Mc(oy 1-800-418-2878 18

Laramie, WY; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Wyo. School of Gymnastics; 803 Skyline Dr.; 82070 (ourse Dir: Roleigh Wilson 307-745-8302

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Burbonk, CA; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Fun n' Fit Gym (ourse Dir: Jell Lulla 818-845-0700

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Tulsa, OK; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Site: TBA (ourse Dir: Jon Eymon 817- 694-2065

Houston, TX; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Texas Summer Meeting Locol (ontact: (ori Rizzo 713-980-7224 (ourse Dir: Jon 817- 694-2065

North Bend, WA; 2:00-6:00 p.m.

Site: TBA (ourse Dir: Leigh Eaton 360- 577- 6274

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North (anton, OH; 4:00-8:00 p.m.

In conjunction with YM(A Great Lokes Zones Gymnatics Clinic North Canton YMCA Gymn. Clr.; 12005 Cleveland Ave. N.W.; Uniontown, 44685 Locol Contact: Martha Miller 614-777-8105 mornings Course Dir: Bobbi Montanari 614-777- 5057; 614-457-1 279

NJ; Time: TBA Hamilton Gymnastics, Gymnastics Unlimited (ourse Dir: Cathy Finkel 201 - 586- 1808

OCTOBER FL; 6:00-10:00 p.m.

In conjunction with Gemini Cup Invitational Site: TBA (ourse Dir: Korl Bishop 813-447-2108

Indy Coaches Meeting Course Dir: Borry Dubuque 812-482-4800

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