Technique Magazine - May 1996

May 1996

AN OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF USA GYMNASTICS

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The Experiences Of Judges In Women's Artistic Gymnastics: Exploring Reasons For Participation Feedback And Usage Of The USA Gymnastics Online Website 1996 Congress "What My Parents Did Right" Boston Sightseeing Tours What's New With USA Gymnastics Membership?

The Handstand For Beam Abstract: Biomechanics Of A Giant Swing On Uneven Bars A Championship Season Level I KAT Workshops Quadrennium Competition Plan

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Judging

Ron Galimore

The Experiences Of Judges In Women'sArtistic Gymnastics: Exploring Reasons For Participation

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Contents

Feedback And Usage Of The USA Gymnastics Online Website

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1996 Congress USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Choir: londy Knopp; Presidenl: KOlhy lconlon; Presidenl EmeriIus: Mike Donahue; Amoleur Alhletic Union: Mike Iionner; Americon Sokol Orgonizalion: Jerry Milan; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Collegiate Gymnastics Assodon-M: Roy Johnson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; Nationol Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne

1996 Congress & Olympic Trials 1996 Olympic Trials Schedule 1996 Congress Presentations 1996 Pre-Registration Form 1996 Congress Add-Ons Registration Form "What My Parents Did Right" USA Gymnastics Session For Parents - Pre-Registration Form

Harry Bjerke; Nolionol High School Gymnostics Coaches Association: John Brinkwo~h; Speciol Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber·

USA Gymnastics Congress

Hi(kie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie

DITullio; U.S, Associotion of Independenl Gym Clubs: Lance (rowley; U,S, Elile Coaches Association for Men's Gymnos-

Boston Sightseeing Tours Tour Registration Form

tics: Peter Kormann;U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: Tony Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Yoncey;U.S. Sports Acrobatics ~ederation: Bonnie Dovidson; Young Men's Christian Associa-

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of the USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnostics Notional

;mbership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Roy Guro; Women's:

Julio Thompson·Aretz, Mork Weber; Rhythmic: Allo Ivirsky, Ute Alt· (orberry Athlele'. Advisory Committee: Koryn lyon Glover, choir; (hris Woller, vice choir; Kristen Kenoyer Woodlond, sec; Tonyo lervice (hoplin, Wendy Hilliord, Koryn lyon Glover, Peter Vidmor, (onrod Voorsonger, Kim Zmeskol;USOC Alhlele Repre •• ntotive: Michelle Dusserre·Forreli.

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Hodge; NOlionol Collegiole Alhlelic Associotion: (hris Voelz, lou Burkel; Notional Federation of Siole High School Associa-

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Women's Skill Preparation The Handstand For Beam

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Biomechanics Abstract: Biomechanics Of AGiant Swing On Uneven 8ars

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Collegiate Gymnastics USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Choir: londy Knopp; Special Advisor to the Choirmon of the Boord: Roe Kreutzer; Presidenl: Kothy l(Onlon; Secretory: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women: Noncy Morsholl; Vice Choir Men: Tim Doggell; Vice Choir Rhythmic: (ondoce Feinberg; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jockie Fie; FIG Rhylhmic Technicol Committee: Andreo Ichmid·lhopiro; FIG Men'. Technical Committee: Bill Roetzheim;At Lorge Members: Jim Horlung, Joon Moore·Gnot; Alhlele Directors: Tonyo lervice (hoplin, Koryn lyon Glover, PelerVidmor;USOC Athlete Representolive: Michelle

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Kinder Accreditation for Teachers Levell KAT Observation Form Levell KAT Workshops-Current Schedule KAT Registration Form Levell KAT Teachers

Dusserre·Forrell; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue.

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Rhythmic Group Championships Rhythmic Group Entry Form Quadrennium Competition Plan

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FIG Letter Reception For Former National Team Athletes 1997 Rhythmic Event 8ids Rhythmic Junior Olympic Program Committee

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General Gymnastics 10 Steps To Start APerformance Team 1996 National Gym Fest

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General Gymnastics Minutes General Gymnastics Advisory Panel

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Women's Program Information 1997 FIG Code of Points Summary

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THE EXPERIENCES OF JUDGES IN WOMEN'S ARTISTIC d GYMNASTICS: EXPLORING l' REASONS FOR PARTICIPATION Joan L. Duda, Mary Ann Borysowicz, and Kate St. Germaine Purdue Universihj

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fficiating can be a demanding as well as a fulfilling occupation no matter what the sport or level of the participants. In particular, gymnastics officiating involves developing skills that require in-depth knowledge of the sport and strong perceptual and cognitive abilities. To acquire and maintain such skills requires a great deal of time and dedication from judges. Little is known, however, about why individuals make such a large commitment and become involved in gymnastics judging. The focus of the present stud y was to investigate why someone would become involved in this activity. The data collected and analyzed for this article is part of a large-scale project on stress and motivation among women's artistic gYITmastics judges.

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Representing Regions I-VIII (see Figure 1 for percentages), the judges indicated that they averaged 44.6.:!:. 39.8 hours per month in judging related activities. With respect to their current judging levels, 13 percent were classified as Brevet, 11 percent as Elite, and 76 percent as Level 10 or below (Figure 2).

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Procedure The gyrrmastics officials were administered via mail a multisection questionnaire tapping pertinent demographic information (e.g. age, current judging level, region, hours per month spent judging), sources of stress, level of stress experienced in judging, coping strategies, satisfaction with judging and reasons why they became a gymnastics judge. To ascertain information concerning judges' participation motivation, they were asked to respond to two open-ended questions: "Wh y did you become a gyrrmastics official? How did you develop your interest and involvement in the sport of gyrrmastics?"

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An overwhelming response was provided by the judges to the questions of w hy one became a gymnastics official and how th?路 interest and involvement developed. Specifically, 96% of the to tl,. sample responded in considerable detail to the questions concerning their participation motivation.

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The judges responses were an alyzed by three independent raters and placed into larger thematic categories which emerged from the open-ended data. The resulting categories and their TECHNIQUE

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operational definitions are presented in Table 1. The percentage of responses classified in each category (see Figure 3) and most representative quote for each category are also provided.

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1is(ussion As also reflected in the very high response rate to the questions concerning why they became involved in gymnastics judging, the present results indicate that the major reasons for becoming a judge revolve around a love of and strong interest in the sport. For many of the present subjects, judging was a way to maintain their involvement in gymnastics and/ or enhance the other roles they fulfill within the gymnastics world (such as coach, parent, gym owner). The frequency of responses which reflected extrinsic reasons for becoming a judge were extremely low. Thus, the findings suggest that gymnastics judges are a highly motivated and committed group of individuals. The voices heard in this study demonstrate that, for this group of judges, gymnastics is a meaningful part of their life.

Knowing more about w ho judges are as people and understanding reasons for their invol vement will hel p to maximize their experiences. When judges feel better about their judging activities, their participation and performance in competitive meets will be enhanced. Such information can also provide insight into how we can attract more individuals into the profession of gymnastics judging.

fully appreciate where we are, it's important to know whence we came. " -Kathy Johnson, 1984 Olympic medallist ABC-TV Commentator Kathy, who has "always felt it a shame that many young gymnasts in this connuy are lU1aware of the histOlY of our sport and its athletes," goes on to say, «Women's Gymnastics, a history is a remarkab le compilation of statistics, photos, and stories combined in such a way as to really give LlS a feeling of how it used to be and vvho the people are who made gymnastics what it is today."

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TABLE 1 EXEMPLARY QUOTES

CATEGORY THEME/DEFINITION/% OF RESPONSE Former Gymnast

I was a competitive high school gymnast. We were required to judge

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Participated in gymnastics in my youth-want to be able to further my love of sport.

Was competitive gtjmnast for 7 years until club closed-judging was the only way for me to stay involved in the sport.

Coaching for 15 years. Decided I wanted to see why my gymnasts scored the way they did. Judging has been very helpful to team's progress.

Ex-coach at high school and college level. Judging is a natural way to stay involved in the sport without participation.

Coach Became involved because was/ is a coach.

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Because I love the sport. I enjoy seeing the gymnasts progress.

Love/enjoyment of the sport Became involved because he/ she likes gymnastics and finds gymnastics a rewarding sport.

(15.4%)

I became a judging official because of my love for the sport.

Enjoy the sport tremendously. Wanted to give back to a sport that has given so much.

Because of my love for the sport. I work with gymnasts evenjday and appreciate their dedication.

To learn more about the sport.

Improve knowledge Became involved to further their understanding of the sport.

(10.9 %)

Parent of a gymnast Became involved because she/he has a child participating (past and/ or present) in gymnastics.

(8.7 %)

I felt it would help me become a better coach by creating a better

understanding of what a gtjl1mast must show/demonstrate for a good score.

My daughter was in gtjlnnastics years ago. I sat in the gtjm every night, made a lot offriends with the other judges and coaches.

My daughter was in gymnastics. I wanted to learn more about the sport to help her when she began competing.

A good friend of mine was judging and invited me to a course she was teaching. Actually, this friend was my high school coach and she taught judging techniques to us post season. It was fun!

I was recruited in the early 70s. I had an eye for the sport and advanced quite rapidly to national judge.

Encouraged to judge Asked and encouraged by other judges to officiate.

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Taught in the field

I felt my background in dance would be helpful to the sport of

Became involved because previously taught gymnastics, ballet, or dance, or majored in physical education and, thus, were exposed to the sport.

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Need for officials to judge meets Became involved because of a lack of available judges.

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Money Became involved in judging as an extra source of income.

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Club owner Became involved through owning a gymnastics school/ club (past and present) .

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As a physical education major, I was student teaching a gymnastics class. My supervising teacher suggested I attend a judges meeting being held to interest new judges. That was 1966, I have judged evenj year since.

There was a need in our state. As Il club and team coach, I have continued over the years.

To help the local clubs have judges available for their meets.

Because of Il lack of officials.

I'm a coach up to level 9. I like judging! It helps financially to pay the bills.

When I decided to stop competing, I felt judging would be a great way to stay involved in the sport. Now it's a great way to earn extra money.

I was a club owner for 15 years before my family moved and I sold the club.

I became an official because lawn Il gymnastics school and wanted to better prepare my gtjl1masts.

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FEEDBACK AND USAGE OF THE USA GYMNASTICS ONLINE WEBSITE

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SA Gymnastics' new presence on the World Wide Web (WWW) has met with unquestionable success and overwhelming encouragement! In its first two months, USA Gymnastics Online (USA GO) delivered over 100,000 pages of information to WWW users from 49 countries!

Feedback

... up-to-date with everything that is going in the world ofgymnastics. I fee l like I am right in with them all!

I love USA gymnastics, and it's just cool to have it every day, [in addition to] every other month in the mail!!

Common Complaints

What do you like about our website?

The most common complaint about USAGO has been the lack of photos. We are working hard to satisfy this request! We have weaved in over 50 "mug shots" for the biographies availabll online. We are also working on action photos and other gymnastics graphics ... while at the same time, striving to keep the pages fast-loading for the 14.4 modem users (which currently account for 34% of USAGO visitors).

What do you not like about our website?

Other common complaints, and our response:

Positive feedback has far surpassed our expectations. Most of the responses shared in this article are from the hundreds of entries we received in our March online contest. In the contest, we asked the following three questions:

• The home page has too many graphics and takes too long to retrieve.

Fewer stars would mean we could get to the information faster.

What do you want to see on our website?

What do you like?

The number of responses to the first question out numbered the responses to the second question by a ratio of 3:1. Additionally, the feedback for the second and third question was very constructive!

Here is a small sampling of the feedback to the question: "What do you like about our website?"

I like the fact that there is now a place to turn to when I want results ofan even t immediately, suchas the "Quick Hit "for theMcDonald's American Cup. Speedy results and personalized commentary.

We have also gotten many responses about how our pages load so quickly. Our homepage is designed to load, on the first hit, within 60 seconds with a 14.4 modem (with a good cOlmection). On subsequent hits to the page, your web browser w ill be able to load the page more quickly. The number of" stars" on the page w ill not make a significant difference, because your web browser only "gets" the star once (i.e., each star isn't sent individually).

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I like the pictures and graphics and all the up-to-date info you have!

Great job!

Since our website is relatively new, we are currently concentrating all of our effort towards providing original content that isn' t available elsewhere on the WWW. We are weaving in other sites w herever they are appropriate, but we are admittedly conservative w ith our external links. They require significant maintenance (checking for expired links, examining submissions of new links, etc.). Other sites such as Yahoo (http:j jwww.yahoo.com) are currently able to provide a better list of links than we could, so we prefer to invest our time in delivering more of our information to you, rather than attempting to duplicate their excellent efforts.

I also like how the Home page is set up. It is very clear and user friendly!

It's good to finally see USA Gymnastics on lin e.

Nothing about international gymnasts - Not enough regional information - Not enough information on college even ts, scores and standings.

I love reading abou t the gymnasts. It's great to see them on TVand then to be able to learn more about them ... I just love gymnastics and enjoy learning mare about it.

This can tes t is a GREA T idea for kids, paren ts, coaches ...

The constant updates are WONDERFUL! .. . it's not supelficial. There are real facts, real resu lts, and I love that you can get meet results so quickly.

I can get a lot of good information at any odd hour.

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We do provide biographies of international gymnasts who have competed recently in USA GYl1mastics events. However, beyond that, we concentrate on the information that we l<;now best, w hich is USA Gymnastics. Other sites on the WWW already have information about international, regional, and collegiate gymnasTECHNIQUE

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tics and p rovide more d etail than we h ave available. We h op e to eventually be in a p osition to help the regions and states of USA Gymnas tics ge t on the WWW, as they h ave m ore information to p rovide about their areas.

Table 1 Usage from Foreign Countries Country

What do you want?

Th e most common an swers to "What d o you want to see on ou r website?" h ave been "m ore p ho tos" an d " technical articles." We h ave recently made several Technique articles available and w ill continue to d o so . Another su ggestion is an online forum w here m embers can p articip ate in discussion. We are cu rrently unable to handle this request on the WWW. We still rely on USAGO on Delphi to serve this p urpose. O ther wishes include video clips and Locker Room merchandise, both of w hich we hop e will be a part of the site in the n ear future!

Usage Some fac ts about the p eople w h o are using USA Gymnastics Online: One out of every three is a current club gymnast, and on e out of every three is a former club gynmas t.

One out of every nine is a curren t or form er collegiate gymnas t.

One out of every three is a coach, judge, or administrator.

There is a fairly even split between 14.4 modem, 28.8 m odem, and school/ w ork connection users.

The graphs and tables provided in this article all cover usage d uring the two month p eriod fro m March 1, 1996 to Ap ril 31, 1996:

USA Gymnastics Online Web Site Usage Report Ma rch 1, 1996 - Ma rch 31, 1996

Page Requests Visits Hits Foreign Countries

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Descriptions of these terms: Page Requests - The number of web p ages that have been requested by USAGO w eb surfers . This is the most meaningful measure of web usage.

Visits- Th e num ber of times surfers enter the web site. This is commonly approxima ted by using the number of page requests for the h ome page of the site.

Hit s- The number of files that have been tran smitted from the site.

This term is someti mes interch an geable w ith "p age requ ests" or "visits." Each page request or load ed graphic is a hit. Requestin g a web p age w ith th ree p ictures would count as fo ur hits. "Hits" are the least m ean ingful measure of web usage, but the m os t comm on .

Foreign Countries - The number of foreign countries that h ave accessed our web site.

USA Gymnas tics immediately received internation al interest on th e web . Table 1 lists all the fo reign countries that h ave connected to our website, ranked by d escendin g p age request. Our n orthern n eighbors in Can ada h ave been the mos t ac tive on USAGO. May 1996

Can ad a Australia United Kingd om Jap an Sweden German y Mexico Finland Netherlands New Zealand (Aotearoa) Brazil Fran ce Sp ain Norw ay Aus tria Portugal Italy Malaysia Israel Belgium Iceland Sin gapore Ukraine South Africa Ireland Uruguay Slovenia Switzerland H on g Kong Taiwan Denmark Croatia (Hrvatska) Hungary China Colombia Chile Rom ania USSR (former) Greece Bermuda Korea (South) Philippines Costa Rica Czech Republic Egypt Gibraltar Greenland Indonesia United Arab Emirates

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Graph 2 Hourly Usage for March-April of 1996

Mondays are the most popular days for USA GO, with weekends experiencing noticeable dips in usage. Mondays naturall) fall directly after major gymnastics com.petitions. In addition, many USAGO users are accessing our website from their workplace; this explains not only the jump in usage at the beginning of the week, but the decrease in usage on the weekend days.

WebTip A web page can take a minute or more to load at times.

Very frustrating! The most common reasons for this are too many graphics on the page, a slow connection from your computer, or a slow connection or not enough power from the computer that serves the web page. There are several ways to alleviate this problem. If straight information is all that you want, simply turn off the display of graphics . Your software's help should explain this more fully . If graphics do not appear to be the problem, then try to view the page at another time of day. Ideally, you want to use the WWW outside of normal workday hours, as fewer people are on the WWW at this time and so your transmission rates will be higher.

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Congress Dates:

Saturday, June 29 7 a.m.-2 p.m. at the Hynes Convention Center

From Logan Airport to Hotels: 7:30 a.m.-8:00 p.m. every half hour; 8:00 p.m.-ll :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 atthe BLUE banded columns that say "Bus Stop."

Call Dispatch to confirm pick-up at 617-561 -9000.

From Hotelsto 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 at the Congress Registration Desk.

The Copley Plaza, A Wyndhham Hotel Reservations: 800-822-4200 The Westin Hotel, Copley Place Reservations 617-262-9600 Boston Marriott, Copley Place Reservations: 617-236-5900

OVERFLOW HOTELS If the primary hotels are full, try the following hotels that are also within walking distance of the Hynes Convention Center.

Colonade Reservations: 800-962-3030 $120 single; $145 double Sheraton

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

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

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

1996 U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS America'stopgymnasts willbemaking 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.

Reservations: 800-325-3535 or 617-236-2020

ARTISTIC TRIALS

$165 double

June 27-30

When making reservations, USA Gymnastics is listed in the hotel reservation systems as "USA Gym Congress"

CONGRESS REGISTRATION HOURS

CONGRESS REGISTRATION INFORMATION

Please note the Congress Registration Desk will be open as follows:

Congress Registration forms, Congress "Add-on" information and

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RHYTHMIC TRIALS June 25-26 For more information about order· ing tickets, please call Ticketmaste at 617·931 ·2000. Please do not co USA Gymnastics regarding Trials tickets.

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Congress Activities

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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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RSG Congress KAT Workshop #l, Pt. 1 Congress Registration Desk open at Westin Hotel

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

Men's Compulsories

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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Congress Sessions #1) Congress Sessions (Round (Round #2) Congress GENERAL SESSION Exhibition Hall Open LUNCH BREAK 1 9 9 6 Congress Sessions (Round #3) B 0 5 ton Mass.. J u n e 2 8 - 3 0 Congress Sessions (Round #4) , Level 6 RSG Judges course and Level 7/8 Congress Sessions (Round #5) 6:00-9:00 pm

Women 's Compulsories

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

Registration Desk Open at Hynes Convention Center Congress Sessions (Round #6) Level 5 RSG Judges Course Exhibition Hall Open Congress Sessions (Round #7) Congress Sessions (Round #8) LUNCH BREAK Congress Sessions (Round #9) Congress Sessions (Round #10) Doors open for Ceremony of Honors Ceremony of Honors video presentation Ceremony of Honors Doors open to Banquet area USAG Annual Banquet

4:00-6:30 pm

Men 's Optionals

5:30-10:00 pm

Women's Optionals (live N)

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

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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) LUNCH BREAK Congress Sessions (Round # 13) Congress Sessions (Round # 14) Congress Sessions (Round #15) Exhibitor tear-down

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Safety Course #2 KAT Workshop #2-Pt. 2 PDP Level I Video Clinic Women 's Skill Evaluator Examination Women'sStatel Regional Chair Workshop May 1996

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Congress Sessions

1 996 CONGRESS PRESENTATIONS The following is n listing of tlie proposed Cong ress Sessions in 1996,

NOTE : This listing is still tentlltive lind subject to chllnge, The days and times of the presentations are currently being determined,

ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS

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B.Lee, L.Nassar-Jump Rope a Total Body Conditioner C. Calvert,J. Lord-Cheer PartnerStunts and Pyramids - Parts 1and 2 C.Calvert. J.Lord-Update on Rules and Certification for Cheer Coaches D,Moskovitz and L, Laznovsky-What's the most exciting thing in gymnastics?

D,Moskovitz and L. Laznovsky-Experience GG D,Moskovitz and L. Laznovsky-We're going to Disneyland!

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! Howson-Body, Heart, and Soul for Gymnasts Through Dance

BUSINESS PRESENTATIONS O,Holcomb-lO Things You Should Know to Survive and Win a Lawsuit 0 ,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,Lulia-How to Be Your Own Travel Agent J.Metzger-How to Fine Up Your Staff J. Metzger-Effective Interviewing 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-NLPjEffective Teaching Concepts J. Greenhawk-Educating Gymnasts to be "Students of the sport" J.Holt- lntemationaI 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 WWWSite S,Greeley-To Discipline or Not To Discipline A.BJrederick-lOO Gymnastics Faces 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 Committee-Age 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 97-2000 L. Sasvary, R, Brant- Rings 97-2000 K, Allen, F, Turoff-Vault 97-2000 M Williams, p, Korman-Parallel Bars 97-2000 J. Scheer, E. Burch- High Bar 97-2000

PRESCHOOL/ DEVELOPMENTAL GYMNASTICS PRESENTATIONS BDavis-Flexibility BDavis-Parent Child Classes B,Davis, P,Komara, J.Lulla, and S,Scherr-PS Ad Hoc Committee Q&A Panel G,Thibodeau-Dealing with Parentchild class Parents J.Lulia-Preschool Skills & Progressions J.McCarthy-Student Retention: Tried and True New Techniques J. McCarthy-Preschool Summer Camps: Here's How May 1996

KJaber-Hickie-Gymnastics for Preschool Children with Special Needs L.Shuck-Basic Music for Preschool L.Shuck-Developing Children's Coordinative Abilities N,Geigert-Fit Kids: Cardio Fitness Games and Aerobic Activities P,Komara-Preschool 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 Altemative S,Scherr-Academics and Movement

RHYTHMIC PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS· • Due to the competition schedule, additional RSG sessions will be offered to RSG registrants prior to the start of Congress, The sessions below wiff be conducted during the regular Congress days (Fri,Sun), A.Schmid-Shapiro-New Directions in RSG for 2000 G,Balogue, D,Benardot, and L Tremain-Report from the Intemational 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 et aI-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 Balance: A PI's Point of View K,Miller-A Practical Approach to Eating for Performance S,Beecham, PsyD,-The Paradox of Technical 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, JDuda-Motivation Climate in the Gym and Psychological health

USAG PRESENTATIONS K,Scanlan-USA Gymnastics General Assembly TECHNIQUE

S,Thielz, K,Feldmann-Collegiate Progress Report and Round-table

WOMEN'S PROGRAM PRESENTATIONS A.Schweyer and K,Kelly-Olympic Protocol B,Karolyi-Motivation C.Bunge-What'stheSV? J.O, Optional (UB) C.Hamiiton 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'stheSV? J.O, Optional (BB) C.Sielski and C. Christensen-Practice Judging: L-5, 6, 7 (BB) D,McCreary-Conditioning, Peaking, and Dennis Rodman?

EWult M and DeCristoforo-Practice Judging: L-5, 6, 7 (FX) 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-Hey, that's a good bar drill, L.MulvihilL T,Biggs, and MGrossfeldNat. Elite Testing .. Dance on BB and FX M,Cross, C.Maloney, and K,Kelly-WTC Update MDykes-What'stheSV? J,O, Optional (FX) P,Bileck and SHiatt-Nat, Elite Testing .. , V and BB-acro P,Panichas and C. MalaneyPractice Judge: L-5 ,6, 7 (V, UB) S,Elliott-Front Tumbling S,Elliott, J. Schalk-Multiple Twists and Saltas (V, UP, TU) S,Nunno-Drills for Vaulting T,Gehman-USAG Conditioning Program HOIl-Be a Model for Your Gymnasts T,Koll and C. Maloney-J.O, progral Update T,Koll and C. Maloney-J.O, Compulsory Preview T,Rand and L. Chencinski-Identify UB Grip and Hop Changes

1996 Congress

CONGRESS COSTS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS

USA GYMNASTICS

Preregistration: (postmarked by May 31, 1996) $150 On-site registration: $175

NON-MEMBERS $235

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Minimum age for Congress registration is 16.

REGISTRATION IS NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER

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CONGRESS COSTS Fee includes: One credential for entrance to Congress sessions and master clinics on Friday morning through Sunday afternoon, 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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1 996 CONGRESS ADD·ONS REGISTRATION FORM COMPLETE ONE FORM PER PERSON-PLEASE PHOTOCOPY FORM FOR ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS

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o Monday. 7/1. 9:00 am-1 :00 pm

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP) Levell Grandparent Course Thursday. 6/27. 1:00-3:00 pm Criteria: USAG pro-membership. Safety Certification. and minimum of 4 years coaching/administrative experience.

Experience Verification Form (see page 40).

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USA Gymnastics/ ASEP Coaching Principles Course Note: Course enrollment is limited to 50. First come. first seNe. basis. You MUST pre-register-NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION o Thursday. 6/27. 9:00 am-6:00 pm

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Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshops Note: Course enrollment is limited to 65. First come. first seNe- NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION. o Course #l -Wednesday. 6/26. 2:00-6:30 pm; and Thursday. 6/27. S:30 am-1 :30 pm o Course #2- Thursday. 6/27. 2:00-6:30 pm; and Monday. 7/1. S:30 am-1 :30 pm $140

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ASEP COACHING PRINCIPLES COURSES OR KAT WORKSHOPS

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Women's Program, Skill Evaluator Examination

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Parent Session

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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" induding the parents of many young athletes involved in the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Programs.

USA Gymnastics announces a special session for parents"What My Parents Did Right" Date:

Friday, June 28

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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 induding 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-Chair for Women and Chair of the USA Gymnastics 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 the 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 wom en'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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View fashionable Beacon Hill with its s ta tely 18th and 19th century homes, the "new" State House and Boston Common.

Travel past m an y 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 Nor th Church, made famous by its lanterns signaling Paul Revere to begin his" midnight ride" and delight in the North End w ith 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, p ass by The Tea Party Ship, a replica of the brig " Beaver," w h ere 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/Salem/Peabody 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 Associa tes, Inc. All tours depar t from the main entrance of the Marriott Copley Hotel.

Early registration for tours is recommended to avoid a sellout. If tours h ave not reached full p artici pation, a limited number of tickets will be available on-site.

Children must pay full fare and be accompanied by a p arent.

Congress Boston Orientation Session This interesting and informative Congress Session will introduce Congress Attendees to Boston, the" Athens of Am erica," a city of history and site of cultural and architectural splendor. This Congress session will be sch eduled on Friday morning, June 28, at the H yn es Convention Center.

Boston has been the center of change, progress, and excitem ent in America for three and a half centuries. Since John Smith sailed into Boston Harbor in 1614, this has truly been a place w here yes terday meets today.

During this orientation, learn about the variety of restaurants, museums, and general h appenin gs 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 d esign ed to highlight Boston's intriguing diversity. We w ill 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 w ith its Victorian townh ouses and mansions, and the Public Gard ens with its century-old Swan boats.

Our tour continues w ith a visit to notable Cambridge, steep ed in tradi tion, history, and academic life. Our expert guide w ill 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 fo rward to h avin g you join us for a fascina ting overview of this lovely town.

Thursday, June 27, 12:30-4:30 pm-a 4-hour comprehensive tour costing $21.00 p er 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 w ith an elegant mixture of historical attrac tions and old world charm. Located on an ocean-cooled peninsula, its quaint "Old Town," narrow cobblestone s treets and scenic harbor are sightseer's delight. Visit Abbot Hall to view the famous "Spirit of 76" and learn about the patriotic Marbleheaders w ho rowed George Washington across the Delaware.

Next on our agenda is a visit to Salem, w hich is noted for its m aritime tradition, rich cultural heritage, and exciting ad ventures

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

Drive d own 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 p rivate tou r in the world-class Peabod y Museum with its impressive collections of artifacts from a sailing era that brought spices from India, and art objects and porcelains from China and Japan .

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

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Tour 3 - John F. Kennedy Library The Museum at the Kenned y Library captures the powerful story of the Kennedy years giving visitors a " first-hand" experience of those 1000 d ays of the 35th Presid ent of the United States.

There are 25 dramatic exhibits and an outstanding film which recreate the world of Presid ent Kelmedy' s life, lead ership and legacy.

Accompany him when he won the 1960 Dem ocratic nomination, view his p residential d ebates from behind the studio camera and learn how he faced the complex, d angerous challenges of the n uclear age. The Library also traces the career of his bro ther Robert 2. Kenned y. A visit to this striking library/ museum w hich overlooks Boston's waterfront and d esigned by I.M. Pei is well wo rthw hile.

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SA Gymnastics is excited to introduce a brand new membership program targeted to recreational gymnasts, parents, former gymnasts or officials, and anybody else who loves gymnastics. There are many other changes in Membership taking place at the same time.

General Members Until now, only competitive athletes, coaches, judges, and other gymnastics professionals have had the opportunity to become a member of USA Gymnastics. USA Gymnastics wanted to open membership up to everyone who loves to watch or participate in gymnastics. With the Olympic Games just around the corner, USA Gymnastics thought this would be the best time to introduce the General Membership program.

For a $20 annual membership fee, USA Gymnastics General Members will receive the following benefits: • Official USA Gymnastics Member Kit-this includes a workout towel, key-chain, luggage tag, and a USA Gymnastics Member decal • USA Gymnastics Member Card-the card entitles the member to discounts on all USA Gymnastics apparel purchased through our Merchandise department • Full-year's subscription (six issues) of USA Gymnastics magazine-we will also include a special USA Gymnastics Member Newsletter in the magazine several times a year, with information and features targeted specifically to parents of gymnasts The new membership program was developed because USA Gymnastics wanted everyone with an interest in the sport of gymnastics to be a part of USA Gymnastics. Applications are available from club directors, or by calling Membership (1-800345-4719) . In addition an article, advertisement, and application form appears in the May!June issue of USA Gymnastics.

supply of blank forms for new Team Members and renewing athletes who did not receive a form at home .

For current competitive athletes who have decided not to compete during the upcoming season, the renewal form also has a space to check if they want to stay involved with USA Gymnastics as a General Member. This option ensures that the athlete's subscription to USA Gymnastics continues without interruption, and helps keep them involved in the sport.

Instructor Member We're also introducing a new category of membership for coaches and instructors who work with pre-competitive students.

An Instructor Membership priced at $40 is now available, which includes the following benefits: A subscription to Technique Discounted rate for the Safety Certification course A membership card that entitles the Instructor Member to a 10% discount on all USA Gymnastics apparel A USA Gymnastics Member decal Applications are available through club directors or by calling Membership at 1-800-345-4719.

Professional Member All coaches and judges who participate in USA Gymnasticssanctioned competitions must be Professional Members in good standing with USA Gymnastics. The new Professional Membership will cost $75 for one discipline (plus $20 for each additional discipline), which includes the following benefits: Complimentary safety recertification The right to participate in sanctioned meets

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Athlete members are now being called "Team Members" to signify their participation in the USA Gymnastics competitive structure. Registered athletes as of June 1, 1996, will receive a renewal form at home (or the mailing address we have on our database) pre-printed with name, address, birthdate, and club affiliation. All the athletes have to do is check to make sure all the information is still correct, check off their current competitive level, then bring the fo rm into their club. The clubs will be sent a

A Rules and Policies book for each discipline selected

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Voting privileges for program positions, including Membership Director of the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors If you are currently a Professional Member, all this information will come to you at renewal time. If you want to apply as a new

Professional Member, see your club director for an application or call USA Gymnastics Membership at 1-800-345-4719.

Your Gymnastics Organization It should be clear by now that there's a place for everyone at USA Gymnastics. Whether you are a recreational gymnast, a parent, a judge, a coach, a club owner, a competitive gymnast on the way up or ready to "retire," or just plain love to watch gymnastics on TV-there's a membership just for you!

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Member Clubs We are also introducing a new Member Club program. The details w ill be available at this year's Congress (June 27-30 in Boston), but the biggest change is that you do not have to purchase your club liability insurance through USA Gymnastics in order to become a Member Club. This membership program will focus instead on helping you run your business better, increase your enrollment, and strive for excellence in gymnastics instruction.

A key benefit of the new club program is that Member Clubs will earn a $1 rebate for every person associated with the club that signs up as a General Member (rebate does not apply to Team or Professional Members).

GYMNASTICS If your club has not received these materials, please call USA Gymnastics Membership at 1-800-345-4719.

Membership materials were mailed to every club in early May with information on the new General, Team, Instructor, Professional and Member Club programs.

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THE HANDSTAND FOR BEAM Meg Warren Association of British Gymnastics Coaches 66 Hinckley Road, Burbage, Leisestershire, England LEI02AQ Reprinted from the Association of British Gymnastics Coaches' Newsletter, 1st issue 1996

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There are two types of handstands on beam-cross handstand and side handstand.

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U sing a bench or a beam (depending on the gymnast's ability), step into a handstand from a cartwheel entry. Support the gymnast at the hips and make sure that she thinks about stopping the first leg at the vertical.

Look over the leading shoulder as she steps into handstand to get the shoulders over the hands.

Make sure the fingers are well down the side of the beam.

Now when the gymnast practices a side handstand, she has two options: She can come down by piking at the hips (dismounting the beam on her chest side), or

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Introduction Even though both genders now include the giant swing in their gymnastics routines, (women on the uneven parallels and men on the horizontal bar) little is available in the current literature that biomechanically defines it. The present study was an effort to contribute to this apparent void . It is also hoped that the information contained here might be useful to coaches and teachers in helping gymnasts to understand how their performance is affected by the kinetic sequence of movement in a "correct" giant swing.

Procedures The subject used in this study was an elite woman gymnast, a member of the Twin Ports Gymnastics Club. She performed the giant swing on the high bar of the women's uneven parallel bars.

The Motion Analysis Corporation's ExpertVision Plusâ&#x201E;˘ video system was used to capture data from the lateral (right) side of the subject. Retroreflective markers were placed on the joint centers of

the subject's wrist, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle. Kinematic measures were: angular displacements and velocities, and linear velocities at the shoulder, hip, and knee.

Results Angular and linear velocities of the knee were, as expected, faster than the hip and shoulder. It was concluded that this was due to hip flexion that occurs in order for the performer to clear the low bar and how much faster it must move in order to complete the skill. It is thought to be possible due to the physical law of the conservation of angular momentum when:

AM = MI (AV) Where moment of inertia (MI) is the mass of the object multiplied by the distance it is from the axis of motion sq uared. So, as the length of the distance to the center of rotation of the gymnast's body changes, due to the hip flexion, the distance shortens and the angular velocity increases exponentially.

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Collegiate Gymnastics

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39.450. Second place went to Kristen Guise of Florida with a 39.425, placing third was Heidi Hornbeek from the University of Arizona with 39.400.

Seattle Pacific University hosted the 1996 USA Gymnastics Collegiate National Championships from April 18-20 with Texas Woman's University edging au t Sacramento State for the women's team title by 0.025. This gave Texas Woman's the team title for the four th year in a row. The entire competition was close with only 0.850 separating the top four teams. It began on Thursday with eight team s, (Texas Woman's University, Sacramento State, Seattle Pacific, UC Davis, UC Santa Barbara, University of Bridgeport, Southern Connecticut, and the Air Force Academy) and allaround specialists from Springfield College, University of Alaska-Anchorage, Winona University, West Chester University vying for team and all-around placement. The four teams which advanced to Friday's "final four" were Texas Woman's University, Seattle Pacific University, UC Davis, and Sacramento State.

Texas Woman's won the team title w ith a score of 191.275, edging out Sacramento State with a 191.250. Third place was UC Davis (190.50) and the home court favorite, Seattle Pacific placed fourth with a team score of 190.425.

Friday's "Super Six" was a close competition which came down to the last performance. This m eet was a display of determination, skill, and courage from all the super teams. The teams finished as follows:

The all-around title was d etermined from Thursday's preliminary competition. The top six all-around winners included : Kim Koenig

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Margie Hoeffler

UC Santa Barbara

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Angela Varney

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Congratulations to all the team s!

Saturday night' s event finals proved to be a great show of athletic talent. The NCAA vaulting champion was Leah Brown from the University of Georgia who scored a 99.500, the uneven bar champion was Stephanie Wood from the University of Alabama w ith a score of 9.975, balance beam was won by Summer Reid from the University of Utah w ith a 9.925, and the winners in floor exercise were Kim Kelly, University of Alabama and Heidi Hornbeek, University of Arizona-both with a perfect 10.00!

The entire championship was tremendously exciting with terrific fan support and an attendance of over 36,000 for three days.

The women in collegiate just keep on getting better and better.

The individual event finals were held the last evening w ith host Seattle Pacific taking three out of the four top spots. Vault was won

by Lisa Smith of Seattle Pacific with a score of 9.7625, the uneven bar title went to Deni Boswell also from Seattle Pacific, balance beam was won by Kim Koenig from Texas Woman's, and the floo r exercise champion is Gina Moody, Seattle Pacific.

NCAA National Gymnastics Championships (Women) The NCAA National Gymnastics Championships were held the following weekend (April 25-27) at the University of Alabama.

Twelve teams, 12 additional all-around gymnasts, and one specialist began the competition on Thursday with six teams advancing to the "Super Six" on Friday. Thursday's meet determined the allaround champion and the event finalists as well . The all-around was won by Meredith Willard from Alabama w ith a score of May 1996

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RHYTHMIC GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS The 3rd Rhythmic Group Championships will be held October 12-13 in Downers Grove, Illinois. All clubs are encouraged to spend the summer training in Group work.

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J.o. Beginning Level Compulsory RFX NOTES: Compulsory Hoop (Level 5 skills) Junior Olympic Groups may compete one or two routines.

J.O. Intermediate Level Compulsory RFX A J.O. Group must compete the RFX routine.

Compulsory Hoop (Level 6/7 skills) If a group competes the RFX, they may also compete the J.O. Advanced Level Optional RFX designated routine with apparatus .

(Level 8+ skills) Optional Hoop J.O. beginning and intermediate compulsory routines will be taught at the USA Gymnastics National Congress in Boston. Videos will be available for purchase immediately following the Congress.

For additional rules and policies see the 1995-96 edition of the Rhythmic Rules and Policies and the J.O. Rhythmic Technical Handbook.

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Meet Director: Dates: Times: Host Hotel: Entry Fee: Entry Deadline:

USA Gymnastics October 12-13, 1996 Length of competition w ill depend upon the number of entries.

Tentative finish time is 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 13.

TBD $160 Make checks payable to USA Gymnastics.

Entries must be postmarked by Monday, August 26, 1996.

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To: FIG Member Federations Moutier, March 16, 1994 Re: Inter-Federation Events Dear Federation President: We are receiving more and more notice that competitions or meets take place in which not all participants are members of FIG affiliated federations.

We notice that Art. 35.2 of our Statutes is not respected. The responsible federations risk sanctions according to our Statute Art. 36.1.

The Deadline f b' 1996 Or Ids for 1997 Rhythmic Events ' A IS ugust 9, Western Open April 5-6, 1997 Eastern Open

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a. the Organizers of competitions, meets, and shows:

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that all invitations must be approved and signed by the host federation, which must be affiliated and recognized by the FIG. That all invitations may be sent oI11y to the National federations and never to clubs, affiliated or regional associations. that the host federation is responsible that FIG Statutes are adhered to.

May 9-11, 1997 October 11-12,1997

Send bid(s) to: Nora Campbell USA Gymnastics 2m S. Capitol, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

that the Organizers and the host federation must refuse the participation of any gymnast coming from a non-recognized federation: (Exceptions only possjble with FIG approval.) that a delegation of power to an affiliated or regional Association or club must be notified clearly to the invited federations . b. the invited federations : that they are not allowed to accept an invitation which is not signed by the FIG recognized host-federation. that they are also responsible that our Statutes are respected. that a delegation of power to an affiliated or regional Association or club must be notified clearly to the hostfederation.

It is essential that all of us show discipline in order to respect the

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Kind regards, Yuri Titov Norbert Bueche

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4. Get started

Let's Go to Disneyland® Park!

An ideal time to start is the summer. This is usually a slower time in the gym for most clubs. GG is an excellent activity to encourage summer attendance. Advertise to your students in May and June that in Jul y you will be starting a Performance Group and that everyon e is welcome to attend the auditions.

Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif. is the site for the 1996 USA Gymnastics Nation al GymFest December 6-8. Participating gro ups h ave the opportunity to perform at Disneyland® Park in addition to being involved in the GymFest activities. So, how do you prepare a gro up to take part in this ex travaganza? Follow these simple steps and you w ill be on your way.

S. Schedule classes and practices

I know, you are busy training the next generation of Olympic gymnas ts and their time during class is too valuable. A good way You need not use a team level coach-he/she can be a recreto start a performance group is to offer it as a sep ara te (or ation al level or d ance coach in your program . The m ain additional) class for your students. At Fallbrook Gymingredient for your coach is to have a fun loving atti..,. nastics, we developed a sliding fee scale for our tude, the ability to work with groups, and lots of ~ ~ • performance squad -the more classes a student energy. An added quality is a vivid imagination. ~ _ --::>~:;:::'::::<~ " takes, the lower rate. Remember, you can 2. Select the group members .r~ ~~, broaden the reach of your club by in• ' corporating p arents into your rouIt is important to remember: Gen~ "" tines. Th erefore, I su ggest that you eral Gymnasticss - It's for Every- ~.. , schedule the performance class one! Of course, you can incorpo...... at a time when the parents can rate tea m gy mnasts w ith . . lilt attend . recreational students and even parents. This will get your w hole 411 .. 6. Get your feet wet gy m involved: building team ~ ..

Now that you h ave ch oreospirit and providing an event that ~ .. ... graphed a routine and practiced a everyone will enjoy. , , ... • bit, what do you do next? First, h ave , -,. . ~--. . . . /-~ .. 14 your group do a performance in your 3. Design your routine , -,.-, .' r , . . gym. They will h ave a receptive audience, A good routine utilizes all the stren gths ~ plus it will add more recruits when the others of your gro up w ithout sh owing their weaknesses. see what you are doing. Next, venture out into your It is important to remember that n o matter how good your community and perform at functions such as school ac tiv igYl1masts are, if they only cross-tumble, you will end-up with a ties, amusement parks, and county fairs or street fairs. Newspaboring routine. Tumbling should spice up your routine not domi- pers love stories about families working and playing together. n ate it. Use d ance elements and imagination. Incorporate props These activities help to raise community awareness abo ut your and h and apparatus such as ribbons, balls, clubs, hoops, para- club. Provide your local newsp apers with press releases and some chutes, ladders, batons, or any thing that w ill enhance the beauty human interest photo shots. of your routine as long as it is safe.

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In on e of our routines, we h ave parents build pyramids while the team kids are tumbling and the teenagers do a western dance.

A popular tradition in Europe is to include folk or ethnic dances in their routines. Wh en we start working on a new routine, we begin very basic-then as the group learn s the routine, we introduce more complex choreography. The goal of each routine is to present an entertaining perform ance which each member of the group performs their tasks with precision. For this to h appen, the coach must keep in mind the abilities of each member of the group .

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7. Build your dreams The goal in 1996 is for the Gro up to participate in the National GymFest at Disneyland Hotel. Eight months after our club first performed at Disneyland® Park (with 85 performers in the show), we are still reaping benefits in terms of good w ill, enthusiam, and satisfied customers.

Establish long term goals for your gro up, such as traveling with yo ur group to an international GymFest or representing the USA in the World Gymnaes trada. The next Gymnaes trada w ill be in TECHNI Q UE

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Gothenburg, Sweden, July 4-10, 1999. An exciting goal is a great incentive to keep everyone focused and on track. This also keeps them involved in your program.

8. Travel the world Cond u cted onl yonce in four years, the Gymnaestrada is like the Olympics of General Gymnastics. Participation in the 1999 Gymnaes trada is a main goal of our club. By attending a National GymFest, yo ur club w ill fulfill one of the requirements for selection as a m ember of the USA Gymn astics Delegation to the 1999 Gymnaestrada. The Gymnaestrada is truly an experience of a lifetime and if your group can reach the level of performance required to participate at the international level-go for it!

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One important aspect of GG to keep in mind is that it is a noncompetitive activity. It is not judged or scored. Have fun and provide an exp erien ce that your students w ill look back on and say, "You know, that was something that I enjoyed and was proud to participate w ith m y group!"

Jeannie McCarthy, creator of the Gymtastics! program, has developed and implemented her proven teachi ng and administrative m ethods in gymnastic programs in five states over the past 14 years.

After the introduction of these methods, enrollm ent doubled in each facility within six months. Now, with the publication of the Gymtastics! Resource Book & Activity Card System her successful m ethods are available to you!

1O. Keep learning Members of the USA Gymn as tics General Gymnastics Advisory Panel w ill be conducting sessions at the annual Congress in Boston. Plan to attend these sessions. You are also welcome to give me a call (9:00 a. m .-2:00 p.m. PST). I will be glad to talk to you. I am also the Local Director of the USA Gymnastics National GymFest 'it Disneyland H otel and will be h appy to provide you w ith m ore details .

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Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland®Park, Anaheim, Calif.

Upon pre-registration to the 1996 National GymFest, each Club will receive a complete information packet.

Staying at Disneyland Hotel is just like staying at Disneyland®Park! At this 60-acre resort playground it's hard to tell where the Park ends and the Hotel begins. The Disneyland Hotel is filled with beautiful landscaping, free entertaimnent, award-wim1ing restaurants, a variety of specialty shops, exhibition space, and the "magic" of Disney in every hotel room. Plus, it's the only hotel on the Monorail to Disneyland®Park. Make your 1996 USA Gynmastics National GymFest a "play and stay" Disney experience!

Fees:

Deadlines:

Disney Magic Music Day Friday, December 6 - For an additional fee of $49.75/person, participating Groups will be able to perform at Disneyland® Park (subject to approval of Disney land®Park). For each partici pant, this fee includes: Your Group's performance at Disneyland®Park A five-consecutive-day pass to Disneyland®Park

$40/ participant for 1996 National GymFest activities

A workshop with Disney staff members

NOTE: Each Group receives one FREE participant

Two meals in Disneyland®Park

and one FREE Group Leader for every 10 paid registrants.

A participation plaque for each Club

September 15 - This early club registration deadline will permit your "Club Name" to be included in preevent press releases. A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for early club registration. This guarantees your participation (there is the possibility that all spaces will fill, so to hold your space, register early).

October 15 - Nominative registration deadline. A 50%-of-total payment is required by this date.

November 15 - Definitive registration deadline. The balance of total payment is due at this time along with all required forms.

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Schedule and Description of Activities

A lapel pin and T-shirt FREE Disney Music Day packages for two of the Group Leaders NOTES: 1) Performance in the Disney Magic Music Day ac tivities

are NOT required for participation in the 1996 GymFest; however, 2) Groups MUST be registered for the 1996 National GymFest to be able to participate in the Disney Magic Music Day activities; and 3) Groups must submit a videotape of their performance for submission to Disneyland® Park to be eligible for the Magic Music Day activities.

Activities of the 1996 USA Gymnastics National Gym Fest Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8 - All 1996 National GymFest activities will be conducted at the Disneyland Hotel. The GymFest participation fee includes:

Beyond Imagination

Additional Information: Detailed information will be mailed to those who complete the information form below.

One rehearsal time for your Group's performance routine at the Disneyland Hotel

Members of the USA Gymnastics General Gynmastics Advisory Panel (GGAP) will conduct three informative and fun sessions on General Gymnastics and the 1996 National GymFest at the National Congress in Boston in June.

One performance of your Group's performance routine at the Disneyland Hotel Gala Showcase group performance - All registered groups will learn, rehearse, and perform in the Large Group routine at the Gala Showcase on Sunday

Members of the GGAP will have an information booth and be available to answer your questions in the Exhibition Hall at the Congress in Boston.

1996 Nationaal GymFest T-shirt

Updated 1996 National GymFest information will be provided in Technique magazine and on the USA Gymnastics World Wide

Additional performance of your Group's rou tine or special miniroutine during the Gala Showcase on Sunday (if selected)

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Workshop and social opportunities (TBD)

to submit an additional videotape of their performance routine to th e GGAP to assist in planning the Gala Showcase by the November 15 th definitive regis tra tion d eadline. Prior to the 1996 National GymFest, the GGAP w ill attempt to provide comments and suggestions on your routine to assist you in preparing your routine if you are able to send us your videotape at an earlier date.

A 1996 National GymFest participation plaque for each Club Written comments and su ggestions concernin g your Group's performance routine by the GGAP to assist you in preparing n ew routines and improving your current routine

NOTE: Each 1996 National GymFest Performance Group is required

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I. Roll Call / Welcome Present: Dean Capelotti Lo ri Laznovsky Deborah Gavron Ron Morgan Dave Moskovitz Steve Whitlock Jennifer Ga llahue Lee

Panel Member Panel Member Panel Member Panel Member (3 :00-5:00 p .m .)

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Panel Members and USAG Staff liaison USAG Staff

Whitlock welcomed the General Gymnas tics Adv isory Panel (GGAP) m embers to Indianapolis for this first m eeting.

An agenda was distributed.

This group is to ac t as an advisory panel regarding Gener~l Gymnas tics (GG) to USA Gymnastics and the gymnastics community. Moskovi tz will serve as the panel leader.

Whitlock provided detailed information on the group's role w ithin USAG. H e continued w ith an overview of USAG structure and committees, FIG structure and committees, and the Pan Am erican Gymnastics Union (PAGU).

Vario us documents were distributed: agenda; Membership Task ForceRevised Proposal (Technique) Moskovitz will serve as Secretary for this mee ting.

NOTE: In the text below, action items are marked with the fo llowing symbol: • II.

New USAG Membership Program

Discussion followed: Insurance coverage for GG participants.

Who could /should be a member of USAG and w hy?

Club Membership.

To promote the value and diversity of gymnastics to the public community.

To increase participation in general gymnastics irrespective of age, gender, or ability.

To provide incentive and motivation for the recreational gymnast.

To create a venue where participants can display their talents.

To provide an opportunity for sharing of knowledge, culture, ideas, and new developments.

To assist in the general and technical education of coaches and participants.

To bring together participants from cities, states, nations as a contribution toward peace, understanding, and mutual cooperation.

Visions of Success

The fo llow ing w as accepted as Visions of Success (Goals) for USAG GGAP: GG programs will be accessible to all people; all of whom will be encouraged to participate.

USAG will ensure that each participant in GG programs has an experience that is positive, safe, mentally and physically healthy, worthwhile, and fun.

USAG will strive to ensure that participants in gymnastics programs are encouraged to participate to their highest level of ability and interest and have an opportunity to have a sen se of achievement and satisfaction available at each level.

USAG will select potential performers to represent the USA at the World Gymnaestrada and other international events in GG. USAG will actively encourage, educate, and inform its competitive athletes regarding the value of participation in GG events.

USAG will provide professional development and other services to ensure there are ample numbers of trained, respected, and professional coaches, instructors, and administrators in GG .

USAG will provide education programs for performance diversity to ensure the growth of GG in the USA. USAG will have membership options accessible to all GG participants and groups.

USAG will have clear Codes of Conduct for its members and will enforce its application.

USAG will be international leaders in GG. USAG will increase local, regional, and national exposure for GG, for participants in its programs and for the organization.

USAG will encourage participants, clubs, and organizations to support the growth of GG. VI. •

The GG Advisory Board It was agreed that a "Rules a1ld Policies" for General Gymnastics in

Add itional discussion on the FIG: Th e FIG utilizes a committee structure.

Teclm ical Committees govern Men's, Women's, and Rhythmic Gymnastics as well as GG - under consideration is Sport Aerobics.

The FIG/GG/ TC is elected, all current m embers are from the European community.

The FIG/GG/ TC h as been very supportive of the USA in its GG en deavors.

The German Federation is emerging as a strong co untry in GG. New FIG/GG/TC m embers w ill be voted on in Atlanta.

In all FIG ac tivities, the Continental Unions are becoming stronger and more involved.

the USA be developed. This will be a future project for the GGAP. Management of GG in USA. Regulations for GG, GymFes t, and other events in USA. Discussion fo llowed regarding the nature of GG in the USA and its future.

• It was agreed that an investigation is to be done of countries with competitive GG formats.

Discussion follo wed regarding the m ake-up, auth ori ty, and fut ure of the GGA P. Current m embers were appoin ted based upon interes t, background, talent, and experience.

New m embers could be solicited based upon futur e direc tion of GG andGGAP. GGAP is to act as an ad visory group for USAG. Future USAG GG panels/committees could have regional, association, club, and / or participant representati on.

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The group agreed that before any action could be taken, a more thorough definition of the GGAP was needed, in addition, GG must be defined for the USA and a mission/philosophy and goals must be established.

Add itional photocopied material was distributed: World Gymnaestrada Philosophy; Mission, Visions of Success and GG sec tion from USAG Strategic Plan.

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Philosophy for GG in the USA

The fo llowing was acce pted as a 6-point philosophy for GG in the USA: May 1996

Budget

Discussion of the USAG Budget followed: Whitlock described how the USAG Budget works.

Review of allocations for 1996 GymFest.

Review of allocations for GG Panel in 1996.

VIII.

1996 GymFest

Capelo tti began discussion of 1996 GymFest w ith a presentation on Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim, Calif.

A promotional video ta pe of Disneyland faciliti es was played.

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Po tential date of December 7-8, 1996 was es ta blish ed.

Alternative loca tions were discussed.

Financial implications were di sc ussed a t length.

The gro up adjourned for lu nch at 1:15 p.m.

The gro up reconvened at 2:00 p.m.

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Resume discussion on the 1996 GymFes t: • It was agreed that a National GymFest should be held in 1996.

• It was agreed that the 1996 GymFest be awarded to Fallbrook Gymnastic Club as host; Disneyland Hotel, Anaheim, Calif, as location; Friday, December 6 through Sunday, December 8.

Specific opportunities w ith Disneyland; vacation, performances, parades, park passes w ill be explored.

Other hos t options; Ennis, Texas and Tempe, Arizona (neither confirm ed).

Review of '96 GymFest budget; items that could be used to offset facility costs; potential income options that could ass ist event host.

Discussion followed regarding them e(s), performance parameters, and choreography : • Attendance at a national GymFest will qualify a group for consideration to attend the World Gymnaestrada.

• The GymFest entry fee was reviewed; all agreed the amount of last year's fee was appropriate.

• Local groups should be actively recruited to participate, including special performance teams, school organizations, seniors groups, and others.

• It was agreed that the official term shall be "Gala Showcase" which describes and names the final set of performances at the USA National GymFest.

• It was agreed that a specific set of National Choreography be developed - Morgan and Gavron accepted the assignment. The 1996 Choreography should be developed such that a natural transition take place at each successive GymFest leading up to and including the 1999 World Gymnaestrada.

• Long-term criteria should be developed as guidelines for GG performance choreography.

• Specific statements regarding safety, as well as safety guidelines, should be developed and published for GG and GymFest performance group.

The 1995 Technique alIDouncement/ registration form was reviewed and edited for inclusion in the 1996 May issue.

The issue of "theme" was tabled for later discussion.

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Whitlock was asked to order copies of the FIG Manual Training of FIG-Certificate Instructors in General Gymnastics.

A brief discu ssion of instructor training and certification followed.

Gavron asked tha t we continue to investigate the FIG Certification and the development of our own USA materials.

X. 1997 Gym Fest/Continental Gym Fest Whitlock described the developments of the Continental GymFes t idea and the potential to work w ith Disney World in Orlando, Florida.

Discussion followed: " Disney World Continental GymFest. " Disney wo uld take over much of the control of the event; it was felt that specific criteria would need to be developed to ensure the continuity of the GymFes t and g uarantee tha t the nature of GG be ass ured.

Invita tions w ill be sent to f ederations in this hemisphere along w ith selec ted European Federations.

Disney is w illing to host a recep tion in Atlanta a t the FIG Congress prior to the Olympic Games.

Potential d ates for the 1997 GymFes t - the week follo w ing the July 4th weekend; Monday July 7 through Thursday, July 10 (Gala Showcase) .

Whitlock w ill follo w -up w ith representatives from Disney and ask for a w ritten proposal.

The group adjourned for the day at 5:15 p.m.

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• It was agreed that a GG Brochure be developed as soon as possible; Gavron is to compile materials and present USAG with a preliminary layout.

• A "GG Interest" form is to be developed for use at the Congress booth. Moskovitz will design.

Whitlock volunteered raffle items, t-shirts, for the Congress booth.

Moskovitz and Laznovsky w ill organize.

Discussion regarding the d evelopment of the brochure followed: • A logo should be developed; several USAG figures were reviewed; all agreed that a current figure, with minor modifications should be used.

• All agreed that the GG phrase, "Gymnastics for Everyone," be a dominant theme throughout the brochure.

• The brochure will include information on: What is GG?; National GymFest; Benefits to Participants; Benefits to Clubs.

• All agreed on the following production schedule for the USAG GG Brochure: All text ideas to Gavron April 26 : Preliminary layout distributed to GGAP and May 15 : USAG May 31: Brochure complete and sent to printer Disc ussion followed regarding presentations at the National Congress.

• All agreed that the presentations prepared for the National Congress be developed as models for others to use at the Regional Congresses and other similar conventions.

Elements to be included in presentations: video tape, transparencies of definitions and plans, group participation.

• Invitations to the GymFest should be distributed during Congress sessions. Moskovitz will design.

The development of a promotional vid eo tape for GG in the USA was tabled due to the timing of Congress and other events.

SpeCial on-site promotion of Congress sessions should be conducted.

Moskovitz and Laznovsky w ill or ganize.

Discussion regarding number of sessions, content, and strategy.

• All agreed that three National Congress sessions should be conducted, one on each day: 1.

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encies. The purpose is to fully describe GG and how the USA will develop GG through various programs and the National GymFest. A short interactive group activity will be included.

(Friday) Experience GG! An entire lesson will be taught where participants will learn various performance components of GG routines. The audience will be expected to participate and perform an entire routine by the end of the session. (Saturday) We're going to Disneyland! An informative session describing how to develop performance teams and prepare GG routines for the National GymFest. (Sunday)

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Other All agreed that a list of commonly asked questions regarding GG and GymFest should be compiled. The questions, along with complete answers, should be forwarded to Gavron to assist in the development of the USAG GG Brochure and Congress sessions.

• All agreed to assist in the development of a promotional video tape.

Specific video segments should be identified and forwarded to Moskovitz for scripting and editing instructions. A complete video request is to be sent to Whitlock as soon as possible.

• All agreed that a system for instructor education should be developed. The system should follow the FIG guidelines. Laznovsky is to begin a search of relevant literature and compile materials for review by the GGAP. • All agreed that contact should be made with diverse performance groups, such as: American Indian; wheelchair; cheerleading; folk dance. Contact information should be forwarded to Laznovsky.

A challenge was presented by Whitlock to invite a variety of groups to the USA GG community.

Whitlock challenged the group to find a way to teach American Folk Dance at the '96 GymFest.

Whitlock challenged the group to look at the ethnic mix of participants i GG in the USA; one sugges tion is to contact Park and Recreation Programs Discussion followed regarding diverse groups and new USAG Membership Program.

Suggestion from Whitlock that a 3-day Instructor Workshop in GG be conducted in 1997.

• All agreed on the following information for the '96 GymFest: Early Registration - September 15; all groups registering by this date are to be included in a national and local press release.

Registration Deadline - October 15 •

The meeting was adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

Respectfully submitted: April 22, 1996 by David Moskovitz

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Women's Program Information

1997 FIG CODE OF

Combination (0.60 P.) This area is now consistent fro m apparatus to apparatus.

POINTS SUMMARY

The elements and cOlU1ections in a well constructed exercise should be diversified, creative, and artistic.

The exercise should be progressive and have a commensurate m ount and dismount.

Use of space and direction can lead to a creative and unusual routine.

FIG/WTC 1996 World Championships - San Juan, April 1996 The FIG-WTC has prepared the fo llowing summary of the 1997 FIG Code of Pain ts in an effort to provide basic information for the coaches throughout the world to prepare their athletes for the 1997 season .

NOTE: The J.O. program w ill continue to u se the 1993 Code for the 1996-97 season.

The WTC has created a more durable and progressive Code, which requires more diversity of skills, excellence of technique, sureness of execution, and artistry of performance.

General Components of the Evaluation Value Parts Bonus Points Special Requirements Combination (construction of the exercise Execution and Presentation Maximum

3.00 P. 1.00 P. 1.40 P. 0.60 P. 4.00 P. 10.0 P.

1A = 0.20 P. 2B = O.SO P. 2C = 1.20 P. ID = O.SO P.

3A = 0.60 P. 3B = 1.20 P. 2C = 1.20 P.

For example: A gymnast w ho performs a layout step-out on Beam with good posture, and no execution faults but falls on the landing will received a deduction only for the fall. However, a gymnast who has bent legs, and poor body posture w ill receive those deductions plus the fall.

Repetition If the same element is repeated it CANNOT

* The VP requirements be the same for C-I C-II C-III C-IV

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Bonification (1.00 P.) The Bonus requirement of 1.00 P. may be achieved by any combination of Special Connections, additional D- or E- elements.

Special Connections Additional D-elements E-elements

Excellence of teclmique and sureness of execution will com e under more stringent scrutiny. The new philosophy, that d eductions leading to a fall or steps in the landing will be taken in addition to the fall and steps themselves, w ill be applied.

In order to encourage diversified, creative, and artistic composition a m ajor change in repetition has been established .

Value Parts (3.00 P.) Modified (available for developing nations)

Artistic expression, aesthetic presenta tion and interpretation w ill receive special emphasis.

Correct technique - including amplitude, form and posture, exactness of phases during turns, and high flight phases - will be emphasized. A dynamic performance with good tempo and rhythm throughout the exercise continues to be the mark of an excellent exercise.

There is only one difficulty requirement for all competitions.

Olympic Games World Championships Competition I, II, III, IV*

Execution and Presentation (4.00 P.)

(0.10 P. or 0.20 P.) (each 0.10 P.) (each 0.20 P.)

The maximum awarded for any single Special Connection is now 0.20 P. instead of the 0.30 P. All Bonus Points could be achieved through Special Connections alone, additional D- or E- alone or any combination of the two.

The Special COlU1ection formulas have been simplified by a 40% reduction in the formulas through combination of principles and deletion of rarely p reformed sequences.

Speial Requirements (1.40 P.) Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise have seven Special Requirements.

Receive a second VP credit Receive a second SC bonus Receive an additional D- or E- bonus For Special Connections

Elements may be performed only two times within a Special Connection for Bonus Elements may not be repeated in another connection for SC Bonus Recognition occurs in chronological order - With the connection of three or more elements, the second element (and/ or those following) many be used a second time, the first time as the last element of a SC and the second time as the first element to begin a new Sc.

Examples Uneven Bars: 1. Giant circle backward with 1/1 turn in handstand phase 2. Giant circle backward w ith hop 1/1 turn in handstand phase 3. Giant circle backward with 1/1 turn in handstand phase Since the 1 st and 3 rd element are the same, there is no VP credit fgr the 3 rd element and no SC bonus for the 2n and 3 rd elements.

Beam:

Each Special Requirement is worth 0.20 P. each.

1. Saito backward stretched with step out, flic-flac landing on one leg, saito backward stretched with step-out.

This change makes all three events equal in Special Requirements.

2. Flic-flac landing on one leg, straddle pike jump.

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The salta backward with 2 1/ 2 twist is the end of the first direct connection and the begimting of the second indirect cOlmection of salta backward w ith 2/1 tw ist.

Special Requirements

Special Connections Uneven Bars C+C C+D D +D

0.10 P. 0.10 P. 0.20 P.

Th ese direct connections of two elem ents must each contain: . either, flight phase . or long axis (LA) turn of a t leas t 180°

Uneven Bars

For the Dismount connection

The exercise must contain at least the following seven Special Requirements: SR 1,2,3 three Bar changes 4,5 two different flight elem ents with release and regrasp from B- (excluding the dismount) 6 a t least one element wi thin the exercise wi th LA turn of 180°, 360°,540° etc. (excluding the m ount and/ or dismount) 7 a dismount: in Modified rules at least Bin C-I, II, IV at least Cin C-III at least D-

Balance Beam The exercise must contain at least the following seven Special Requirements: SR 1 2 3

one acrobatic series of two or more fli ght elements one gymnastic series of two or more elements one mixed series of two or more elements (gynmastic/ acrobatic) 4 one element (value part) close to the beam - torso must touch beam As an individual element or as a component of the gymnastics or mixed series must be: 5 one gymnastic turn of minimum of 360° on one leg 6 one leap, jump, or hop with large amplitude 7 a dismount: in Modified rules a t least Bin C-I, II, IV a t least Cin C-III at least D-

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the elem ent before the dism ount must contain a flight phase or a LA turn the dismount itself may be with or without LA turn

Note: D- elements require flight phase or long axis (LA) turn of at least 180°

Balance Beam Connections of at least: tw o (2) acrobatic flight elem ents (excluding the Mount and dismount) B+D 0.10 P. B+E, C+D, D+D or more diff.

0.20 P. three acrobatic flight elements : B+B+C, B+C+C 0.10 P. B+B+CD,C+C+C,B+C+D 0.20 P.

No te: 2 acrobatic flight SC is added Connections of two acrobatic flight elements: . wi th counter element execution COlmections of two acrobatic flight elem ents: . forward or sideward COlmections of two: gymnastic elements or gymnas tics/acrobatic elements (or reversed) 0.10P. A+ D, B+C B+D, C+C or more difficult 0.20 P.

Floor Exercise Indirec t acroba tic cOlm ections of two or more saltos in a: C-salto series A +A + C, A/B+B + C, C+C 0.10 P. D-salto series A+D, B+D 0.10 P. C +D or more difficult 0.20 P. Direct acrobatic c01U1ections of two or more saltos: A+C,B+ 0.10P. A+ D, B+D, C+C or more difficult 0.20 P. TECHNIQUE

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COlm ec tions of two: gYl1mastic elements or gymnas tics / acro ba tic elements (or reversed)* C+c, B+D 0.10 P. C+D or more d ifficult 0.20 P. * Acrobatic elements may include saltos and hand support elem ents w ith flight.

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Changed Element Values

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2.302 - B 2.305 - D 2.306 - D 2.315 - D 2.413 - C 2.504 - D 3.304 - B 3.401- C 8.501 - D

1.406 - C 2.503 - D 7.401- C 9.205 - A

1.214 - A 1.311- B 1.404 - C 8.202 - A 8.301 - B 8.307 - D 8.401- C

Vault Group I 8.0 Handspring 8.8 Handspring 1/1 twist off 9.2 Handspring 11/ 2 tw ist off 9.6 Handspring 2/1 twist off Group II 9.3 Handspring front salta tucked 9.5 Handspring front salta piked 9.8 Handspring front salta stretch ed Group III 9.0 1/ 2 turn on 9.2 1/ 2 turn on 9.3 1/2 turn on 9.5 1/2 turn on -

back salta tucked (Tsukahara tucked) back salta piked (Tsukahara piked) back salta stretch ed (Tsukahara stretched) 1/ 2 turn off, front salta tucked

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Kathy Kelly

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Coca-Cola National Championships Broadcast of Coca-Cola Nat'l Championships Broadcast of Coca-Cola Nat'l Championships Elite Qualifiers Rhythmic World Championships PDP II - ASEP Coaching Principles Course U.S. Rhythmic Olympic Trials (Wang Center) U.S. Artistic Olympic Trials (Fleet Center) USA Gymnastics National Congress 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)

Urbandale, Iowa Decatur, GA Knoxville, TN 4:00-6:00 p.m. (EST) 3:00-4:00 p.m. (EST) Various Budapest, HUN Gainesville, 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

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Pre-Olympic Exhibition FIG Congress Games of the XXVlth Olympiad

Greensboro, NC Atlanta, GA Atlanta, GA

Gary Alexander Gary Alexander

317-237-5050 317-237-5050

Games of the XXXVlth Olympiad Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop Region IV Congress J.O. National Team Training Camp - USOTC Region VCongress Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop PDP 11- ASEP Coaching Principles Course Post Olympic Tour

Atlanta, GA Region IV TBD Colo. Spgs., CO Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, MI Battle Creek, MI TBA

Gary Alexander Jennifer Gallahue lee George Grainger Connie Maloney Cindy Scharnes Jennifer Gallahue lee Norbert Bendixen

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 414-375-0430 317-237-5050 616-963-5830 317-237-5050

Austin, TX Austin, TX San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Buffalo Grove, Il

Jennifer Gallahue lee Cheryl Jarrett Jennifer Gallahue lee Chere Crowhurst Ruth Sandoz Jennifer Gallahue lee Jennifer Gallahue lee

317-237-5050 512-251-2439 317-237-5050 408-238-7245 503-531-9492 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

Colo. Spgs., CO Athens, GA Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg, GA Athens, GA Downers Grove, Il Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Boxboro, MA Boxboro, MA

Gary Warren Jennifer Gallahue lee Jennifer Gallahue lee Jan Greenhawk Hoylene Noble Nora Campbell Julie Bejin Julie Bejin Kathy Feldmann Jennifer Gallahue lee

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National TOP Testing - at USOTC Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop Region VII Congress Region VIII Congress J.O. Group Championships USA Gymnastics Executive Committee Meeting USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Meeting Region VI Congress Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop

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Corona, CA; 2:00- 6:00 p.m.

Kips School of Gymnoslics locol Conlad: Corio 714-779-1888 Course Dir: Quin Shannon 619-296-8411 & Mike Birdsong 818-889-3634 loramie, WY; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Wyo. School of Gymnaslics; 803 Skyline Dr.; 82070 Course Dir: Raleigh Wilson 307-7458302 Burbonk, CA; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Fun n' Fil Gym Course Dir: JeH lulla 818-845-0700 Tulsa, OK; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Americon Gymn of Tulsa locol Conloe1: Becky Rupe 918-664-2220 Course Dir: Jon Eyman 817-694-2065 110sca, Il; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

110sco Pork Dislricl; 350 Irving Pork Rd; 60143 loco IConlac1: Kris Eisenman 708-7732257 Course Dir: Edgar Pulido 708-969-0900 Houslon, TX; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Texos Summer Meeling locol Conlod: Cori Rizzo 713-980-7224 Course Dir: Jon Eymon 817-694-2065

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Course Dir: Chris Calver1404-87 6-6861 Burlinglon, VT; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Champlain Valley Gym Course Dir: Woody Clifton 802-863-4714 Harllond, MI; 4:00-8:00 p.m.

Horllond Gymnaslics 810-632-6022 Course Dir: Mary Panackia 810-632-5115 Wichila, KS; 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.

Sunrise Gymnaslics; 1323 SBebe; 67209 locol Conloc1: Jo Porter 913-764-4924 Course Diredor: Wes Gedney 913-469- 5554 Slroudsburg, PA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Inlernalionol Gym Camp; 717-629- 0244 Course Dir: Phil Frank 609-786-3977 Virginia Beoch, VA; 12:00-4:00 p.m.

Gymnaslrada Gymn.; 5644 Porliomenl Dr.; 23462 locol Conloe1: 804-499-8591 . Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 304- 344-3279 PA; 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.

Team USA Course Dir: Ken Miller 215-641-9522

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Norlh Conlon YMCA Gymn. Or.; 12005 Cleveland Ave. N.W.; Unionlown, 44685 locol Conlad: Marlha Miller 61 4-777- 8105 mornings Course Dir: Bobbi Monlonori 614-777-5057; 614-457-1279 28 Son Anlonio, TX; 2:00-6:00 p.m.

The liule Gym; 8425 Bandra Rd; Suile #156; 78250 local Conlacl: Porn Davenporl 210- 521-4966 Course Diredor: Randy McCoy TBA Indy Coaches Meeling Course Dir: Barry Dubuque 812-482-4800

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Sile: TBA Course Dir: leigh Ealon 360-577-6274 PiUsburgh, PA; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Nalional School of Gymn locol Conlac1: Jan Delmer 412-279-4344 Course Dir: JeoneUe Joy 412-279-4344 Slroudsburg, PA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Inlernalional Gym Camp; 717-629-0244 Course Dir: Phil Fronk 609-786-3977 Boule Creek, MI; Reg VCongress locol conlac1: Cindy Scharnes 616-963-4770 Course Dir: Jerry Reighard 517-828- 5604 or 517-774-6696

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George Woshinglon Inn; In conjumlion wilh Region 7 Mini-Congress Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 301-344-3279 Richmond, VA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.

Richmond Olympiad Gymnaslics; 10701 Trade Rd; 23236 locol Conloc1: Judy Show 804-794-2813 Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 301-344-3279

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