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By Sandy Knapp USA Gymnastics Chairman of the Board You've heard the saying, "With every cloud there is a silver lining. II USA Gymnastics has been living under a little cloud ever since Kathy Scanlan accepted a new position as the President of the Seattle Bid Committee for the 2012 Olympic Games. Fortunately, the silver lining came shining through when the USA Gymnastics' Search Committee unanimously recommended Bob Colarossi to fill the vacancy created by Kathy's departure.

Bob, who is the fifth president of USA Gymnastics, was endorsed by the Executive Committee and approved by the Board of Directors. He assumed his new position in mid -July. " It is an honor to have the opportun ity to provide leadersh ip to the American gymnastics community," sa id Colarossi. "Our objective will be to create an environment for success both on the medal pla tform in Sydney and on the floo rs of the thousands of gymnastics clubs across the nation ."

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et me tell you a little about Bob's background. Bob most recently served as President of the Massachusetts Sports Partnership, where he has successfully attracted and managed a number of major national sporting events, ranging from the 1996 Olympic Gymnastics Team Trials to the upcomin g 2001 U.s. Figure Skating National Championships. His background in gymnastics is equally impressive . He is a former competitive gymnast, coach of a national champion and owner/operator of the Massachusetts Gynmastics Center.

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positions within the Olympic movement, so it was imperative that we select a person with the qualifications, skills and backgrowld to lead this sport into the 21st century.

Cola rossi's selection culminates a nationwide search conducted by a select committee chaired by 1984 Olympic gold medalist Peter Vidmar. "The committee established a list of qualifications we believed would be vital to successfull y leading USA Gymnastics into the new millenium," said Vidmar. "Bob's professional and personal characteristics provided the best fit for those criteria, making him the unanimous choice of the search committee."

Bob has not only participated in the sport as a competitor, coach and club owner but has also been involved with USA Gymnastics at the committee level, ranging from its Strategic Planning Committee to co-authoring the current women's age

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group compulsory routines. His events experience is highlighted by his role as Executive Director of the 1996 U.S. Olympic Gymnastics Trials but also includes floor manager at USA Gymnastics events in 1986, 1994 and 1995, host coordinator for the 1986 USA/USSR Challenge and executive director of the 1992 Junior Olympic National Championships. He also has international coaching experience, coaching the Norwegian Gymnastics Federation women's team at a number of events from 1986-1991 and serving as its delegation leader for a European Junior Cup.

Bob Colarossi Bob and Kathy will work together for a short period to make a smooth transition. We are fortunate that Kathy's new position allowed her to remain with USA Gymnastics during the search process and during this transition period.

Kathy has been a creative and very effective leader for USA Gymnastics for the past four years and we will greatly miss her contributions. We must press ahead however because we intend to maintain the momentum that our organization now has as we strive toward our goal of medal-winning performances in the 2000 Olympic Games.

Kathy's departure simply creates an exciting and challenging opportunity for Bob who will lead us into the next cenhrry, a time which we hope is filled with some silver and lots of gold!.

USA Gymnastics Presidents/Executive Directors Frank Bare, 1963-1980; Roger Counsil, 1980-1983; Mike Jacki, 1983-1993; Kathy Scanlan, 1994-1998; Bob Colarossi, 1998-

A President's Assembly is scheduled for Thursday, August 20 th at 4:30 pm during the USA Gymnastics Congress.

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By Tamara Biggs, Women 's National Team Coaching Staff and Larry Nassar, D.O., A. I.e.

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here are many areas in gymnastics to incorporate leg swings, which I like to call leg drives because they should be very dynamic leg kicks, not lifts. Most of the skills done in gymnastics are not slow and holding but fast and dynamic so the leg kicks should simulate the action of the legs during the skills. This also will eliminate some of the unnecessary injuries the athletes incur and make the skills easier to achieve.

In this article we'll discuss the many different types of leg swings, where to put them in a workout, and which skills the leg swings relate to.

Every gym is different, from the layout to the number of hours of training to the level of athletes and the amount of time and space available during the workout. Use this information to fit your gym and fulfill your athletes' needs.

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The first type of leg swings are most commonly utilized during a warmup.

1. Sit on the ground, leaning back on the elbows with one leg bent and one leg straight out in front . Swing the straight leg very aggressively forward over the head and down, then swing the leg sideways to shoulder and down .

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proper body alignment and speed is a must.) Then repeat with the other leg.

2. Get on the floor on hands and knees with one leg extended straight backward. Drive the leg up as high as the leg can go without arching the back or losing good body alignment; and then drive the leg back down to the floor. Now drive the leg sideways to the shoulder and back down to the floor in back. The stomach should be held tight and the back held flat during the entire exercise. (Later this moves into more advanced leg positions.) This is done 4-8 times on both sides. (continued on pnge 8)

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3. Lie in a prone position with hips pressed to the floor and stomach in. Drive the legs up and down one at a time very aggressively, 4-8 times each. Then drive the legs at the same time. (More advanced leg swing in this position comes la ter.)

4. Sit on the right hip with the right leg bent and the left leg straight to the side. Swing the left leg all the way forward in fron t of head and all the way backward as far as possible, keeping the leg straight at first, then bend the leg when it's in back. This is also done 4-8 times. Repeat on each side.

5. Lie on the back with the legs straight out. Perform fast shaping of the legs in a tuck, pike and straddle, shaping to the position very quickly and opening very quickly. Do 5-10 of each shape. First find the correct shape you want to achieve during your tumbling, dance, dismounts and so on before the shapes are done fas t. Wh en the athlete gets better and faster, she needs to be on a soft surface or on panel mats so her heels don't hit the ground. It's very important to keep the lower back down on the ground at all times and the ribs in and fla t. (Later there are more advanced shaping drills.)

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6. Stand up in a pike position with the hands on the floor.

Perform one leg kick to a needle scale, (5-10 on each side) with the legs straight, then bend both legs on the way down and straighten on the way up to the needle scale. Repeat in this position 5-10 times.

7. From a stand, step forward on the right foot and kick the left leg over the head. Then step backward on left foot, put hands on floor by left foot, and kick right leg to a needle scale in the back. Stand up and step forward and repeat 4-8 times. Then repeat on other side.

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8. Moving across the floor, step forward on the right foot, kick the left foot very fast to full range over the head and bring the leg down just as quickly. Step forward with the left foot and turn a quarter turn to the left and quickly kick the right leg sideways over the head, then bring the right foot down just as fast. Continue to step on the right foot and make another quarter turn to the right and kick the left leg back to arabesque very quickly and as high as possible. Take a step with the left leg and make a quarter turn to the right again to repeat on the other side. Do this all the way across the floor alternating sides.

This can also be done on the beam.

The next leg swing can be done at the ballet bar or at the beam area.

1. Grand battements forward, sideways and backward.

These are to be done in the dance positions 1st and 5th.

2. They can be turned out and in parallel position.

3. Leg swings should simulate all leg positions used in gymnastics (ring, attitude, 1:l~mJ sheep, etc.)

4. Leg swings should be done a) with straight leg swings pushing off the feet; b) straight leg swings with foot free of floor; and c) bent leg swings with foot pushing off the floor.

5. From a stand or kneeling position on one knee on the beam, execute leg swings simulating a leap or jump.

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1. Lie in a prone position on a va ulting horse with your legs hanging off. Execute leg kicks from the hanging position up to

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the height of the horse. Drive the legs up aggressively. Start with a small number and work LIp to 10, then add tubing to increase the speed and dynamics.

2. Stand on the floor with one foot on a block. ExecLlte very quick knee lifts as YOLl stand up on the block. Repeat 10 times. When this is successfully achieved, jump LIp off block as knee lifts LIp and go back down to stand.

3. Stand on the ground with one foot on a block (knee or hip high). Stand up on block and kick other leg to the back at a 90 degree angle (arabesque).

4. Hang on a high bar or a stall bar so the back is kept from swinging. Execute fast leg kicks in a tuck position, pike position and a straddle position. Do SID in a row.

5. Hang on a high bar. Execute very fast leg drives in a split position. Do right side, left side, then switch from right to left. Do 5-10 in a row. Also can be done in a pike, wolf, and ring shape.

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6. Lie on a panel mat on your back so the legs hang off (to prevent heels from hitting the floor). Execute very fast leg drives into a tuck, pike and straddle and back to straight position. Do 5-10 of each shape. When the gymnast can execute this drill easily, then add tubing to increase speed and dynamics.

7. Perform fast leg drives on trampoline or tumble track in all the shapes for leaps and tumbling. (For example, switch leg jumps, tuck kick-out jumps, pike jumps, etc.) Do 5-10 of each shape . •

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By Kim LaPiana, MS, RD, Sports Nutritionist

nacking is a part of life for Americans, however, we often beat ourselves up for between meal nibbling . Sometimes we have good reasons to avoid snacking. Many of us often snack on easily obtained high-calorie, high-fat foods (vending machines), then we skimp on meals. The end result often being that our overall nutrition comes up short and most likely too long on calories.

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Choose a variety of snacks in a variety of colors Include both carbohydrate and protein in your snack selection Eat snack portions Match snack calories to your activity level Plan ahead for smart snacking

For coaches and gym staff, snacks should be a priority in your day. The long hours spent at the gym motivating, encouraging and teaching others drains your mind and body of energy. One way to keep working and being your best is to take a quick snack break. A snack will help to take the edge off and keep a smile on your face.

If you spend more than four hours at the gym at one time, it's likely you are missing a meal. In this case, two balanced snacks eaten every 2-3 hours will help you both physically and emotionally.

Carefully chosen snacks promote good health and add pleasure to life. Snacking is also th~ perfect way to get your 5-9 servings of fruit and vegetables every day. They help to supply needed nutrients such as vitamins A, C and fiber. Without snacks it's virtually impossible to reach this important nutrition goal. It's also a perfect time to bone up on calcium, one of the most important nutrients we are often lacking. Women need 3 to 4 servings of high calcium foods (milk, cheese, yogurt) each day. Men need 3 servings a day.

Well balanced snacks are a perfect way to sa tisfy mid-morning or later-afternoon hunger. Snacks at these times also help to control your lunch or dinner portion sizes. It's never a good idea to feel like you're starving before meals because the tendency to make poor choices and overeat is much greater.

So what are "carefully chosen" and "well balanced" snacks?

These are ones that contain carbohydrates, color (red, yellow, green, orange) and a protein source. Carbohydrates are well known as our energy food. We are well aware that gyrrmastics coaches need plenty of energy! We can get carbohydrates from cereals, grains, starches, milk, yogurt, fruit and vegetables. That's where the color comes in. By including colorful foods, we are adding low ca lorie, nutrient dense foods that will improve our overall nutrition for the day. Colorful foods also create a much more desirable snack.

By including a protein source as part of our snacks, blood sugar levels are longer lasting, therefore giving us more energy for a longer period of time. Blood sugar is firs t raised by the carbohydrate from our snack. Simple carbohydra tes like those from fruit, milk and yogurt do not have to be broken down, so they en ter our blood much faster than complex carbohydrates, like those in crackers, breads and starches. When blood sugar

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For an occasional treat, swing by your local coffee house and skip the caffeine.

It's the nutrition that you really need to make your body feel good. How about trying this: 1 cup of steamed nonfat milk with cinnamon or nutmeg, and 1 chocolate covered graham cracker.

Should you avoid foods with fat in them for snacks? No, not necessarily. Fat provides satiety or a feeling of fullness. Fat also provides us with essential fatt y acids and several fat soluble vitamins (vitamins A, D, E, & K) that our bodies depend on daily.

Lowfat dairy products, eggs and peanut butter are excellent sources of these nutrients when eaten in moderation. The snacks you should avoid are those that provide little to no nutrient value like: chips, candy, soft drinks, fruit drinks (not juice),

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Currently Melanie is teaching gymnastics as an independent contractor for Melanie Kosoff, 23, isn't your average everyday gymnastics coach. That's because most gymnastics coaches don't clean and jerk twice their body weight.

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Melanie was a gymnast in Alaska and Oregon while growing up. She competed as a Class III then as a Level 7 and 8 before switching to high school gymnastics. In 1992, she dislocated her arm while practicing on bars. Although her gymnastics career had ended, she

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Women's weightlifting will be in the 2000 Olympic Games for the first time and Melanie's goal is to make the team. ''I'm #1 now but I have to stay there in order to be guaranteed a spot."

Melanie said, "Gymnasts make the best weightlifters because they have the strength base, flexibility and self discipline. It's a natural transition. Three of the top weightlifters in my class in the U.s. are former gymnasts. I attribute a lot of my success in weightlifting to the sport of gymnastics.

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History of USA Gymnastics (Shenk)

USAG & its Corp. Partners (DaviS. Sanders)

Surveying a Deposition (Clifford)

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Boys for Profit • Injury Prevention Website Designs Getting Started through Training (Bradshaw) (Bradley) (Tomita)

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7·Sp Judging Shorthand (Broderick) 7· 9p LevelS (Massad)

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Fun for All and All for Funl (Nelson)

SPOTTING (12:45-2:45) Hands-on beginner skills (Jarrett)

Warm-Up and Birthday Parties Exhibition Hall (Pancott)

Get It Going Wral>'up

Get It Going Preschool Pl. 2

Get It Going Ribbon & Clubs (Savenkova)

General Gymnastics Demos

SPOTTING (10:15-12:15) Hands-on intermediate skills (Jarrett)

Get It Going Tumblebus Set· Group Basics PI. Ups · Exhibition 2 Hall (Anguelova) (Scha~ow)

Get II Going PS Part I (Spata. Molnar)

Get It Going Class Planning

Get It GOing Group Basics (Anguelova)

How to Create a Men's Basic Wal"l'n-up Spotting FX. PB. Get It Going Ball Routine HB (Buchheister) (Kerr, Watson)

7-8:30p Video Practice (Broderick) 7· Sp JO Group (Massad)

7-8 Inri Delegations (Greathouse)

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Sandy Knapp is the first woman to act as chairman of the board of USA Gymnastics. She was elected to the volunteer position in November 1992. Her first term at USA Gymnastics lasted from 1993-1996, and she was re-elected to another four-year term in 1996. In her role as the chairman of the board, Knapp ensures that all orders and resolutions of the board of directors are carried out.

She presides over all board meetings and performs other duties prescribed from time to time.

She is concurrently serving a second four-year term as a member of the Board of Directors of the US. Olympic Committee and was selected as one of the five NGB council members to serve on the USOC Executive Committee for this quadrennium. She was also a member of the Board of Directors of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games.

Knapp has been very active within the US. sports movement for more than 20 years. She was the first employee of the nationally-recognized Indiana Sports Corporation and served as president/ executive director from 1980-1991. When Sports Marketing of Indiana, the for-profit subsidiary, was formed in 1988, Knapp also assumed presidency of that organization until her resignation from both companies in October 1991.

She served as co-chair of the Site Selection Committee for the 1998 Goodwill Games. Knapp has held similar positions with the USOC as chairman of its Site Selection Committee for the Winter Olympic Bid Cities and as a member of the committee that selected the US. Olympic Festival sites for 1993, '94 and '95.

Knapp's vast sports experience also comes from serving as vice president of the 1991 World Gymnastics Championships in Indianapolis, serving on the Board of Directors of Indianapolis Tennis, Inc., from 1988-1991, serving as vice chairman (continued 011 page 28) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - { ( TEe H H I QUE· VOLUME 18 • #8

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of the Organizing Committee for the Tenth Pan American Games which was also in Indianapolis, and serving as the executive director of the 1982 National Sports Festival in Indianapolis.

She has also been involved in numerous other USOC standing and special committees including U.S. Olympic Festival, Code of Conduct Task Force, Women in Sports Task Force, Athlete Support Task Force, Athlete Commercial Rights Task Force and Compensation Task Force. She's currently serving on the USOC Constitutional Review Task Force, Budget Working Group and Assistant Chef de Mission for the 1999 Pan American Games.

A 1967 graduate of Indiana University, Knapp worked for the ABA / NBA Indiana Pacers from 1970-1980 and was vice president of marketing/ public relations when she resigned to accept the position with the Indiana Sports Corporation.

Currently, Knapp is an independent consultant and resides in Austin, Texas. Her other commitments include: Executive Committee and Board of Directors, Indiana Sports Corporation and Executive Committee and Board of Directors, National Gymnastics Foundation. She's also a member of the Lance Armstrong Foundation Board of Directors . •

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1997 Women's Jr. Olympic Compulsory Book Errata The following is a compilation of all corrections/changes made as of June, 1998. Please make the following corrections: Page

Level/Event

Correction

13

1- Beam

Illustration of Back shoulder roll- 2nd & 3rd figures: Right hand should be on top of beam.

15

1- Beam

illustration of Candlestick - 6th figure: Head should be on top of beam.

33

2 - Beam

Illustration of Back shoulder roll- 2nd & 3rd figures: Right hand should be on top of beam.

55

3- Beam

illustration of Back shoulder roll- 2nd & 3rd figures: Right hand should be on top of beam.

74

4 - Vault

Handspring deductions under B. Support Phase: Change #2. Too long in support (delete failure to leave horse by vertical) and change deduction to "Up to 0.50."

Add #5. Angle of repulsion Up to 1.00 Add angle illustration with the following deductions: from 89° to 45° - deduct 0.05 to 0.50; from 44° to horizontal- deduct .55 to 1.0.

77

4 - Bars

Deduction box is missing; refer to Penalties, page 161.

78

4 - Bars

#2 Add to title after Front Hip Circle: Small Cast Penalty Box: 2nd penalty: change excute to "execute. "

79

4 - Bars

#5. Delete * This part may be reversed only if #4 Forward Stride Circle is reversed.

80

4 - Bars

Points for Evaluation Box: Delete #12 and renumber since there are two #8's.

81

4- Beam

MOlmt: Penalty box - insert 1/4 before the (90°).

82

4 - Beam

#5 180° Turn: Change the first arm description to read "Lower the Left arm to side-middle; lower the Right arm to forward-middle curved to prepare for the turn.

91

4 - Floor Ex

Two Straight Jumps with 180° Turn: Add * (asterisk) to indicated reversal is allowed.

92

4 - Floor Ex

Box: 11th point: Change "fee" to "feet."

93

5 - Vault

See changes from page 74.

96

5 - Bars

#3. Gray penalty box: delete last deduction of Failure to return to front support 0.50 (this would be considered omission of a major element and receives a 0.8 + 1.00 = 1.80 deduction.

98

5 - Bars

#9 & 11 : In text description, 5th line: "and lift the hips backward-upward to a hollow body position with the legs together. The hips rise to a minirnwn of 15° below the height of the high bar. " Deduction Box: Hips not to a minimum of 15° below the height of the high bar

up to 0.60

Delete 1 to 14° 0.05 - 0.10 and Change the following deductions; 16 - 29° below the height of the high bar 30 - 45° " " 46 - 60° " 61 - 75° " 76° and below

0.05 0.15 0.25 0.35 0.50 -

0.10 0.20 0.30 0.45 0.60

#10 Add to 5th line in text, "together" after the word "feet."

99

5 - Bars

#12 Dismount: Add * (Asterisk) to indicate reversal is allowed.

102

5 - Beam

#4 Add circle with 1 sec. hold over 5th figure in illustration Deduction box: 2nd deduction - Change to read: Failure to close legs in handstand attempt (delete at vertical).

105

5 - Beam

105

5- Beam

#9 Squat Turn Illustration: 3rd figure should have arms down at the side of body. #10 Cartwheel: Text (7th line) should read: "Place the Left hand on the beam sideways OR slightly turned in.

II

106

5 - Beam

#13 Straight jump: 1st colunm, beginning of 2nd paragraph: Insert.: "The gynmast MAY lower the heels to push off the beam ... "

112

5 - Floor

Add to end of first paragraph after releve stand .. "OR immediately rebound with legs together and land on both legs in demi-plie."

Penalty box: Change deduction for Lack of Repulsion - up to 0.60 to "Insufficient Repulsion to Up to 0.20."

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6 - Vault

See changes from page 74.

126

6 - Bars

#9 Underswing: 7th line of text - change staright to straight.

127

6 - Bars

#10 & 12 6th line of text. Add after hollow body position "with legs together. " #11 Add to 5th line of text, "together" after the word "feet. "

128

6 - Bars

#13 Dismount: Penalty Box: Insert "Insufficient height of hips at point of release - Up to 0.60."

129

6- Beam

Change the Time Limit from 1:10 to 1:15.

131

6 - Beam

#5 Pivot Turns: 3rd column, 3rd paragraph: Text should read "Quickly execute a 90° hll'l1 to the right in releve, with the heel of the Right foot pressed against the front of the Left foot at the completion of the turn. #5 Illustration - 2nd line, 4th figure: delete "up" arrow for Right arm and add up arrow in front of figure in insert box.

135

6- Beam

#13 Straight jump: 1st column, beginning of 2nd paragraph: Insert.: "The gymnast MAY lower the heels to push off the beam ... "

136

6 - Beam

#14 Change the value in parenthesis after the title from 0.80 to 1.20 Deduction box on left: Add

1/4

(90°) turn to side handstand incomplete up to 0.20

Deduction box on right: add to the example: after (lack of hold-cross handstand) + 0.20 Incomplete 90° turn to Side Handstand After the = sign change to: 1.10 for incomplete element plus 0.50 (Fall) for a total deduction of 1.60 138

6 - Floor Ex

Illustration of Back Roll to Handstand, 2nd row, 8th figure: Delete the "1 sec." circle above the figure.

141

6 - Floor Ex

Illustration-1st row 8th & 9th figures show legs reversed Both Penalty boxes - Front handsprings: Change Lack of repulsion to "Insufficient repulsion" and change deduction from Up to 0.60 to "Up to 0.20."

142

6 - Floor Ex

Illustration of Flic-flac Step-out, 8th figure: Right leg should be stepping down.

143

6 - Floor Ex

#11 If this part is reversed in order to reverse the aerial cartwheel, do not reverse the direction of the Focus.

144

6 -Floor Ex

#12 Aerial Cartwheel: Add * (Asterisk) to indicate reversal is allowed.

148

6 - Floor Ex

#17 Final Pose: 2nd paragraph of text, delete "(to face side 7)."

149

7 - General

I. A. 3. a) After Artistry add (BB,FX) I.C Change to read: DI E elements are not allowed and if performed would VOID the exercise. C elements are also not allowed, but if performed would receive a 2.00 penalty.

Exceptions: If an A or B GYMNASTICS element is performed with such excellent amplitude or superb timing that it results in the performance of a "c" element, there would be no penalty.

Examples - Bars: If the following "c" elements are performed, they WILL NOT receive a 2.00 penalty. These are the ONLY exceptions: add #3. Back uprise to lllll1ediate clear hip circle to handstand (counts as two B elements).

I. C. #2. Change "ater" to "after."

I. H . 2nd sentence: Change to read: The deduction for connecting additional " A or B" elements to a required isolated element(s) is 0.50.

150

7 - Vault

II. A Add #4 If the gymnast performs a different vault than the vault announced (or flashed), each judge would apply the 0.20 deduction for performance of the wrong vault.

II. C 2 Add at end: A switch-leg leap will not fulfill this requirement as it is a "c" element when performed to 180°.

155

4-6 - Vault penalties

See changes from page 74.

157

General Fault & Penalties

II. Execution A. 6th deduction change to read: Incorrect body alignment, position or posture on major elements = up to 0.20.

Add another deduction: Incorrect body alignment, position or posture on connections Up to 0.30 (General deduction for whole exercise).

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4 - Bars Penalties Penalties

#2 Front Hip Circle: Add to name of element: SMALL CAST. Delete "Failure to finish in an extended fron t support = Up to 0.10.

Add the following deductions: Failure to execute a small cast after the front hip circle = Up to 0.10 Failure to return to front support (performs immediate squat through) = 0.50 Lack of control in returning to bar = Up to 0.10

163

5 - Bars

#3 Delete last deduction: Failure to return to front support 0.50 (This would be considered as omission of a major element and would receive a deduction of 1.80. #5 Add "Failure to finish in a straight-hollow position with feet slightly in front of bar = Up to 0.10. #9 & 11 COLU1terswing deductions changed as on page 98.

172

6 - Beam Penalties

#14 Change the value of Dismount from 0.80 to 1.20.

175

5 - Floor Ex

#7 Change Lack of Repulsion to "Insufficient Repulsion" and deduction to 0.20.

177

6 - Floor Ex

#7 Change Lack of Repulsion to "Insufficient Repulsion" w1der both Front Handsprings and change the deduction from up to 0.60 to "Up to 0.20."

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Motion-A. Schweyer Second-C. Christensen PASSED

WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL June 11, 1998 The meeting commenced at 11:30 Eastern time

V. UNEVEN BARS - CRITERIA FOR FLIGHT ELEMENTS TO FULFILL THE SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

I. ROLL CALL Present: Chairman: ETC: Region 1: Region 2: Region 3: Region 4: RegionS: Region 6: Region 7: Region 8: JOPCC: JOPM: WPD:

The committee had a lengthy discussion regarding elements with a hop grip change to handstand counting as a release (flight) element and therefore being able to not only fulfill the special requirement of "B" flight but also to be used in possible Special Connection bonus.

Marilyn Cross Audrey Schweyer Pam Bileck Linda Mulvihill Carole Bunge, absent. Proxy vote to C Hamilton Linda Thorberg, absent. Proxy vote to C Maloney Char Christensen Cindy Sielski Cheryl Hamilton Marian Dykes Tom Koll Connie Maloney Kathy Kelly

Motion: To continue to consider those elements with a hop grip change finishing in handstand as "B" or better fligh t elements.

Motion-M. Dykes Second-Pam Bileck PASSED (6 in favor, 3 opposed)

VI. NEW ELEMENTS PERFORMED AT THE 1998 J.O. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The committee reviewed the values awarded by the regions for these new elements and accepted the following New Elements: BARS:

II. PURPOSE OF THE CALL At the meeting on June 6th, the Jr. Olympic Program Committee made many recommendations to the WTC which need to be dealt with in a timely manner in order for the decisions to be included in the 1998-99 Rules and Policies revisions.

51.208

Mount: Free jump with straight body over LB to catch HB (also with 1/2 turn)

S3.508

On LB facing HB- Clear hip circle forward (Weiler kip) to immediate front salto over LB to catch HB

B

E (Christina Pelaez)

III. OPTIONAL VAULT DEDUCTIONS Motion: To delete the statement in the last WTC minutes (April 1998 Technique, page 37, VI, last paragraph) that explains how the "lack of opening/extension of body" deduction is applied to the non-salto twisting vaults. The "Late open/extension of body before landing" deduction of "up to 0.50" is to be applied to salto vaults only, effective August I, 1998 Clarification: The following deductions will apply to the twisting vaults without salto: Repulsion phase: Poor technique (includes LA turn begun too early)

Up to 0.20

Second Flight phase: Prescribed LA turn begun too late

Up to 0.50

Landing phase: Prescribed turn incomplete upon landing

S4.311

On LB facing HB, Backward Giant Swing with release and 1/2 turn in tuck position with flight to catch HB, finishing in a hang on HB, facing LB.

C (Taisia Laumann)

S.4.404

On LB, Backward Giant circle with 1/1 turn

o (Lindsay Borkan)

58.212

Dismount: From a stoop through on HB, Tanac (bounce off thighs to back saito) with 1/ 1 twist

B

S2.404

Split leap with leg change (switch-leg leap) with 1/4 turn to side split leap, to finish in a front side support (Switchside leap to Schushunova )

D (Lisa Companioni/ Brooke Cazea ux)

S2.404

Switch leap to Straddle position, take-off and finish in cross position (1st leg must reach 45 0 on forward swing, legs must reach 180 0 on straddle position)

D (Becea Clauson)

S9.302

Dismount: From a stand on one leg, swing free leg backward to a front aerial with 1/ 1 twist in tuck position off the side of the beam

C Gaime Mabray)

BEAM:

Up to 0.30

Motion-C Hamilton Second-A Schweyer PASSED

IV. VAULT VALUES Motion: To accept the J.O. Program Committee's recommendation to devalue the Start Values of the following Vaults, effective August 1, 1998: • •

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Handspring Full twist (#1. 202) from 9.2 to 9.1, Yamashita Full twist (#1.205) from 9.30 to 9.2, and liz on-Full twist off (#1.206) from 9.20 to 9.0.

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Motion- C Christensen Second-A. Schweyer PASSED

VII. PETITIONS TO REGIONAL COMPETITIONS Motion: To accept the JOPC recommendation to change (effective August 1, 1995) the score requirement fo r petitions to Level 9 and 10 Regionals to the following: The coach must provide a photocopy of a least one pre-state, sanctioned meet results from the current season (at the level to which the gymnast is petitioning) indicating that she has achieved an All-Around score that is a minimum of one point higher than the current Regional qualifying score.

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Motion-M. Dykes Second-P' Bileck PASSED

VIII. FALL TIME ON BALANCE BEAM Motion: To accept the JOPe's recommendation to lengthen the fall time on Balance Beam from 10 seconds to 30 seconds for all Jr. Olympic levels, effective August 1, 1998.

Mo tion-L. Mulvihill Second-P' Bileck PASSED (8 in favor, 1 opposed)

IX. WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CHAIR Motion: To recommend to the Women's Administrative Board that the USAG Vice President for Women be the Chairman of the Women's Program Committee. (Has voice, but no vote, except in the event of a tie vote).

Motion-C Hamilton Second-C Sielski PASSED

X. FALL TIME ON FLOOR EXERCISE The committee discussed the possible need for a fall time limit on Floor Exercise. The committee decided to discuss this in their regions and to include this issue on the agenda fo r the next meeting, which will be held at the Na tional Congress in Indianapolis.

The meeting was adjourned at 12:55 PM

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Vice President for Women

Joa n Gnat

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Research and Development

Bill Sands

Elite Program Manager

Ga ry Warren

I. ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 1:30 pm.

Present: Members Coach Rep resentatives

II. NATIONAL TEAM MANUAL Recommendation to approve the Na tional Team Manual for use for all Na tional Team Members, Coaches and auxiliary staff.

Kelli Hill Debbie Kaitschuck Steve Rybacki Mary Lee Tracy

Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Kelli Hill PASSED

Athlete Representative Chairman WPD

Ta nya Chaplin Roe Kreutzer Ka thy Kelly

III. NATIONAL TEAM COACHES FUNDING AND SUPPORT AGREEMENT

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Jllne 10, 1998

IV. SELECTION OF ATHLETES AND COACHES The committee gave input to the members of the selection committee for the upcoming assignments to Sr. Pacific Alliance Meet and the Goodwill Games. The committee also gained more input from other coaches while at camp.

I. ROLL CALL Coaches Representa tives

Steve Rybacki Kelli H ill Debbie Kaitschuck Mary Lee Tracy

FIG WTC Athlete Representative Chairman Women's Program Director Elite Program Manager

Jackie Fie Tanya Chaplin (absent) Roe Kreutzer Kathy Kelly Gary Warren

The committee asked that the Head Coach and Assistant Coach be named with the team and that an alternate coach be named in the event one of the coaches did not attend due to athlete non-participation.

V. SR. PACIFIC ALLIANCE K. Kelly stated the options ava ilable to us for the Sr. Pacific Alliance Team. The committee decided to name the remaining two spots and an alternate from the camp. The Team will depart to Canada on July 5 for training on duplicate equipment in a private club in Wimtipeg. We will credential, begin official training on site on the 7th. Team competition will be held on Saturday, July 11 with Individual Events on Sunday, July 12. Return to the US will be on Monday the 13th.

II. MINUTES Recommendation to accept the minutes of the las t meeting.

Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Kelli Hill PASSED

V. GOODWILL GAMES Committee discussed Goodwill Games and calendar. Assignments will be made and communicated next week to athletes, coaches and the Organizing Committee.

VI. SELECTION PROCEDURES K. Kelly stated the deadline for the submission of the 2000 Olympic Selection Procedures to the USOC was March 1999 (18 months out).

This means that the committee should have the document ready for Executive Committee approval in November this year.

III. NATIONAL TEAM SIZE Recommendation that the Senior and JW1ior Na tional Team be divided into two squads #1-14 and #15-20. The benefits of the two squads will be different.

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Kelli Hill PASSED

V. COACHES AGREEMENT

The committee reviewed the 1996 document and discussed the process from and historical perspective. The importance of this document requires that it be prepared with diligence and thoroughness.

Members of the committee who were not involved in this process in the past had the opportunity to ask questions. Hill presented some concerns over the wording in past procedures.

VI. OTHER BUSINESS

VII. COMMITTEE RESTRUCTURE

The committee will review the National Team Status Report Form and the Club Support Program for any revisions that are necessary. Action will be finalized at the next meeting.

Kelly asked the committee to review their responsibilities and consider redefining and broadening their task as well as the complexion of the committee itself. Any changes would be in conjunction wi th the Elite Program Committee and the Women's Program Committee.

Committee reviewed the document and had further questions. Kathy will report back at the next meeting.

VII. SELECTION PROCEDURES

Committee will meet again sometime during USA Championships and by Conference Call in JW1e.

Jackie suggested that the committee wait until after the Sr. Pacific Alliance and the Goodwill Games competition results prior to the drafting of these documents. The committee will meet at Na tional Team Training Camp in September.

Meeting adjourned at 4:15 pm.

Call ended at 2:30 pm.

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GENERAL GYMNASTICS ADVISORY PANEL (GGAP) CONFERENCE CALL

Whitlock presented the following proposed payment sched ule:

June 11, 1998

I. ROLL CALL

DATE

DESCRIPTION

ASAP!

$100/ participant payable to International Sports Exchange to reserve air transportation

lS-NOV-98

TWO checks sent to the USA Gynmastics General Gynulastics office:

The call commenced at 11:00 a.m.

GGAP Members on the Call: Leader Member Member USA Gynmastics GG Director Intern

Dave Moskovitz Dean Capelotti Lori Laznovsky Steve Whitlock Marta Weber

1) $200 nonreftmdable pa yment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gynmastics 2) $200 nonreftmdable payment for Travel/ Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange

II. OLD BUSINESS lS-MAR-99

The minutes from May 13 were APPROVED.

NOTE: For variances in the proposed World Gynmaestrada costs and payment schedule, see III Below.

1) $255 final payment for Member Delegation Fee payable to USA Gymnastics

III. USAG/GG LOGO

«0$ GENERAL GYMNASI1CS

2) $255 installment pay ment for Travel!

Accommoda tions payable to International Sports Exchange

The new General Gymnastics Logo was approved.

This logo was designed by Mary Burkhart to compliment the GymFest and USA Gynmastics logos.

lS-MAY-99

IV. REVIEW OF THE WORLD GYMNAESTRADA COSTS, BUDGET AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE A. Travel package costs - 1,999 in 1999

ONE check sent to the USA Gymnastics General Gynmastics office for the remaining balance due for Travel / Accommodations payable to International Sports Exchange. $989 for those in school accommodations

Whitlock reviewed the proposal for the World Gymllaes trada Package Costs that he and Kermit and Jean Davis (International Sports Exchange) prepared.

$1,539 for those in hotel double room accommodations $1,760 for those in hotel single rooms

1. USA WG Delegation Member Fee components • WG Festiva l ticket • USAG Delegation Member costs Sub-Total USA WG Delegation Member Fee

$190 $265 $455

2. USA WG Delegation Travel/ Accommodation components $319 • School accommodations costs $1,225 • Basic (average expected) air/ground h'aJlsportation Sub-Total travel/accommodation costs $1,544 3. Total USA WG Delegate Package Costs (Delegation Member Fee + Travel! Accommodations • For each delegate staying in school acconmlodations • For each delegate staying in hotel double room • For each delegate staying in hotel single room

The above payment schedule was APPROVED. D. Current WG enrollment Moskovitz inquired about current WG enrollment and numbers.

Whitlock reported that the number of clubs that ha ve sent in an "Interes t in Participation" form is 20. This represents over 450 participants. By the final registration date (September 15, 1998), it is expected that we will reach our goa l of 600 USA delegation members.

V. USA PARTICIPATION IN THE 1999 WG YOUTH CAMP $1,999* $2,549* $2,770*

The above USA WG Delega te Package costs were approved.

*NOTE: These prices may vary depending upon origination city, addon featmes, date of securing air traJlsportation, aJld the exchaJ1ge rate.

B. USA / WG Budget Whitlock presented the budget for the USA Delegation to the 1999 World Gymnaestrada.

The budget was APPROVED.

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TWO checks sent to the USA GYl1Ulastics General GYl1Ulastics office:

Laznovsky has prepared information regarding the application process for USA participants in the 1999 WG Youth Camp. This will be published in the July issue of Technique magazine. Applicants must submit the application forms no later than August 15, 1998. The selected applicants will be aJul0tU1Ced on September 15, 1999.

Two coaches will be selected (one male and one female). The basic cost is $1,999 of which USA Gynm astics will pay $1,549 and the selected coaches wi ll pay $450 each.

Twelve (12) campers (athletes) will be selected. The per camper costs are the same as for other USA delegation members staying in school acconunod ations ($1,999).

The Application Process and coach / camper fees were APPROVED.

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VI. LAS VEGAS GG INSTRUCTOR WORKSHOP AND GYMFEST UPDATE Whitlock reported that approximately 40 coaches are expected to participate as well as 10 clubs.

A. GG Instructor Workshop Moskovitz proposed the fo llowing Workshop content and schedule:

FRIDAY, JULY 10 1-2:15

2:30-3 3-4:30

4:45-5:45

Whitlock - Introduction, welcome, etc.

Moskovitz - Disc ussion and lecture about the philosophy of GG and what it is Mertz - General Principles of Group Choreography (lecture) Towson and Lord - Practical Group Choreography session. This session will include live demonstration of how choreography can be based on the group of people that you have.

Moskovitz and Laznovsky - Evaluation of GG Performances. This session will train the coaches to have a critical eye - What to do and not to do.

SATURDAY, JULY 11 8:30 Meeting at the school to receive assignments for 9-noon

1:30-2:30

2:45-4 4:15-5 5-5:30

GymFest performance evaluations Observe and evaluate GymFest performances Laznovsky, Mertz and Moskovitz - Review the evaluations and use the video from the performances from the GymFest performance.

Staff - Pyramids and Parh1er Stunts Whitlock and Moskovitz - GG Safety and spotting Staff - TeamGynU1: videos, handouts and discussion

SUNDAY, JULY 12 9-10 Whitlock - Na tional GymFest and World Gymnaes trada Capelotti - How to plan, organize and conduct a GymFest 10-11:15 Staff - Using hand apparatus and props to enhance GG performances 11:30-12:30 Laznovsky, Towson and staff - Presentation, marching and music 12:30 Workshop Conclusion 2-5 World Gym11aestra da plalU1ing meeting The above Workshop plan was APPROVED. B. Athlete Sessions (Saturd ay afternoon) The committee proposed the following general ac tivities and schedule for the athlete sessions

1:30-2:30 2:45-4 4-5:30

Laznovsky and staff - General Gymnastics Games Whitlock, Capelotti, Laznovsky and staff - Pyramids and Pa rhwr Stunts Towson - Introduction of movement patterns and elements from the Closing Ceremony choreography

The above Athlete session plan was APPROVED.

The conference call concluded at 1:15 p.m.

Respectflllly sllblllitted, Dave Moskovitz, 6/15/98

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1998 JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONALS The following teclmical report was compiled by Cheryl Hamilton, Meet Referee. Thanks to all of the Chief Judges for keeping the accurate statistics which made this study possible.

SENIOR DIVISION SENIOR A & B COMBINED VAULT

Listed below are the number of times each vault was performed.

Handspring 1/1 Y2 - 1Y2 1/1 - lY2 Y2 - 2/1 HS - 2/1 HS - 1Y2 HS - 2Y2

5 1 2 5 13 4 2

Tsukahara piked Tsukahara stretched Tsukahara tuck w1/1 Y2 on - Y2 off, Front Tuck Y2 on - Y2 off, Front Pike Y2 on - Y2 off, Front Layout

HS front tuck HS front pike HS front tuck wi Y2 HS front pike wi Y2

47 24 7 23 1 4

129 55 19 1

RO, FF on - Bock salta tucked RO, FF on - Bock Salta piked RO, FF on - Bock salta stretched RO, FF on - Bock salta stretched wi Y2 RO, FF On - Bock salta stretched wi 1/1 RO, FF on - Y2 off, Front salta tucked RO, FF on - Y2 off, Front salta stretched RO, FF 1/1 on - 1/1 twist off

3 27 12 1 6 4 7 2

Listed below are the START VALUES (SY) awarded to the gymnasts by all 4 judges. In the second column between 1- 3 judges awarded a 10.0. The combination SY's do not include any 10.0 SY's. All percents are rounded off.

SENIOR A BARS All gave

Some

Below

10 10 9.9 9.8 33 15 5 5 (29%) (13%) (4%) (4%) The remaining 31 (28%) gymnasts received a combination of SVs.

9.7 6 (5%)

9.6 1 (1%)

9.5 3 (3%)

9.5 13 (12%)

9.7 6 (5%)

9.6 7 (6%)

9.5 5 (4%)

9.5 5 (4%)

9.7 1 (1 %)

9.6 1 (1 %)

9.5 2 (2%)

9.5 1 (1 %)

9.7 3 (3%)

9.6 3 (3%)

9.5 2 (2%)

9.5 2 (2%)

SENIOR BBARS All gave

Some

Below

10 10 9.9 9.8 9 6 36 10 (32%) (8%) (5%) (11 %) The remaining 28 (25%) received a combination of SVs.

SENIOR A BEAM All gave

Some

Below

10 10 9.9 9.8 24 19 5 3 (17%) (21 %) (4%) (3%) The remaining 56 (50%) gymnasts received a combination of SVs.

SENIOR BBEAM All gave

Some

Below

10 10 9.9 9.8 19 27 5 2 (17%) (24%) (4%) (2%) The remaining 49 (44%) gymnasts received a combination of SVs. 142

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SENIOR A FLOOR All gave

Some

10

10

Below

9.9 9.8 25 28 1 4 (22%) (1 %) (25%) (4%) The remaining 49 (44%) gymnasts received a combination of SV's.

9.7 1 (1 %)

9.6 1 (1 %)

9.5

9.5

1 (1 %)

2 (2%)

9.7 2 (2%)

9.6 1 (1 %)

9.5 1 (1 %)

Below 9.5 5 (4%)

SENIOR BFLOOR All gave

Some

10

10

9.9 9.8 25 4 30 5 (22%) (27%) (4%) (4%) The remaining 39 (35%) received a combination of SV's

JUNIOR D IVIS IO N : I

JUNIOR A & B C OM BINEDVAU LT

Listed below are the number of times each vault was performed.

Handspring 1/1

HS front tuck HS front pike HS front tuck w/ Y2 HS front pike w/ Y2 HS front tuck with Y2

1 2 1 8

Y2 - lY2 HS - 1Y2 HS- 7'1 Tsukahara tucked Tsukahara piked Tsukahara tuck w/ Y2 Tsukahara tuck w1/1 Tsukahara stretched Y2 on - Y2 off, Front Tuck Y2 on - Y2 off, Front Layout

7 70 4 8 24 42 5

RD, FF on RD, FF on RD, FFon RD, FFOn RD, FFon -

145 61 10 9 3 1 8 17 2 2

Back salta tucked Back Salta piked Back salta stretched Bock salta tucked w/ 1/ 1 Y2 off, Front salta stretched

JUNIOR A BARS All gave

Some

10

10

9.9 9.8 15 8 17 3 (13%) (15%) (7%) (3%) The remaining 40 (36%) received a combination of SV's .

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9.6 5 (4%)

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8 (7%) (contil/lled 011 pnge 44)

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JUNIOR BBARS All gave Some 10 10 9.9 9.8 32 3 9 11 (29%) (3%) (8%) (10%) The remaining 19 (17%) received a combination of sV's.

Below

9.6

9.S

9.S

(10%)

7 (6%)

6 (5%)

14 (13%)

9.7

9.6

9.S

9.S

3 (3%)

4 (4%)

4 (4%)

3 (3%)

9.7 11

JUNIOR A BEAM All gave Some 10 10 9.9 9.8 13 28 4 4 (12%) (25%) (4%) (4%) The remaining 49 (44%) received a combination of sV's.

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JUNIOR BBEAM All gave Some 10 10 9.9 9.8 11 25 2 1 (10%) (22%) (2%) (1 %) The remaining 58 (52%) received a combination of sV's.

Below

9.7

9.6

9.S

9.S

1 (1 %)

6 (5%)

2 (2%)

6 (5%)

9.7

9.6

9.S

9.S

1 (1 %)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

5 (4%)

9.7

9.6

9.S

9.S

1 (1 %)

0 (0%)

0 (0%)

1 (1 %)

JUNIOR A FLOOR All gave Some 10 10 9.9 9.8 30 40 1 3 (27%) (1 %) (36%) (3%) The remaining 32 (29%) received a combination of sV's

Below

JUNIOR BFLOOR All gave Some 10 10 9.9 9.8 34 34 1 3 (30%) (30%) (1 %) (3%) The remaining 38 (34%) received a combination of SV's.

Below

INDIVIDUAL EVENT FINALS JUNIO R S

JUNIOR VAULT HS front tuck HS front pike HS front tuck wi Y2 HS front pike with Y2

9 14 1 2

JUNIOR A BARS 6 4

10.0 awarded by all judges 9.8 awarded by all judges

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3 5 1

RO, FF on - Back salta stretched RO, FF on - Y2 off, front layout RO, FF on - Back salta stretched wi Y2

2 1 1

JUNIOR BBARS 7 1 1 1

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges 9.7 awarded by all judges

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JUNIOR BBEAM

3 2 1 1 3

3 4 2 1

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.Bawarded by all judges 9.5 awarded by all judges combination of SVs

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges 9.7 awarded by all judges

JUNIOR A FLOOR

JUNIOR BFLOOR

10

3 3 2 2

10.0 awarded by all judges

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges combination of SVs

SENIOR FINALS

SENIOR A BARS

SENIOR B BARS

9 1

7 1 1 1

10.0 awarded by all judges 9.9 awarded by all judges

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.B awarded by all judges combination of SVs

SENIOR A BEAM

SENIOR BBEAM

4 2 1 3

3 2 1 4

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges combination of SVs

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1 -3 judges 9.Bawarded by all judges combination of SVs

SENIOR A FLOOR

SENIOR BFLOOR

6 3 1

1 3 2

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges

4

10.0 awarded by all judges 10.0 awarded by 1-3 judges 9.9 awarded by all judges combination of SVs

SENIOR VAULT HS front tuck HS front pike HS front tuck wi Y2 HS front pike with Y2 HS front tuck wi 1/1

6 12 5 5 1

Y2 - Y2 front tuck Y2 - Y2 front with Y2

2 1 (questionable completion of 1/2)

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CONCLUSIONS BY CHERYL HAMILTON BARS: In both the Jr. and Sr. Division, it does not appear that we have maxed out this Code for the JO program. In none of the Age Groups do we have even 50% of the gynmasts attaining a 10.0 Start Value. In many cases the potential for a 10.0 was there, but due to execution the 10.0 SV was not awarded. It is encouraging that, with the exception of Jr. As, the highest % of Start Values fall into the 10.0 range.

BEAM: In both the Jr. and Sr. Divisions, the largest % of the gymnasts received a combination of Start Values. This indicates to me that, due to the nature of the event, the awarding of bonus and special requirements is NOT always without question.

FLOOR: It appears at these JO Championships, the FX event had the greatest number of 10's awarded by 1 or more judges. When comparing FX and Beam (both considered somewhat subjective events), the % of combination Start Values dropped in this event.

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POSITION AVAILABLE COACHES/DIRECTOR'S Gymnastic Academy of Rockford is currently seeking on enthusiastic, responsible individual for our expanding Team and Recreational Programs. Gymnastics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Preschool, Dance and Indoor Rock Climbing.

Our 20 year history of excellence and our 33,000 sq. h. focility locoted in northern Illinois (60 minutes from Chicogo) is reody for you. Strong compulsory & optional bockgrounds are desirable - Fl/ PT. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Send/ fax resume to: Gymnastic Academy of Rockford, ANn.: Jim Aamodt, 6630 Springbrook Rd., Rockford, Il61114 (815)654-3867, fax (815)654-8785.

WORLD CUP GYMNASTICS is looking for a highly qualified girls teom coach. Strong spotting skills and good cooching qualilicotions a musl.

Beginner through Elite. Appliconts should be professional, energetic, and have strong organization, and managerial skills. This position is best suited for person wishing to pursue, long-term coreer in coaching.

World Cup Gymnastics, Chappaqua, NY 10514, phone: (914)238-3901. fax: (914)238 -3568.

Email: cjshh@ix.netcom.com BOYS AND GIRLS TEAM COACHES WANTED: Thriving gymnastics club has immediate openings for boys & girls team cooches. We are located in sunny Bakersfield, California just 2 hours north of los Angeles, and 2 hours east of the central coasl. We are looking for motivated, professional, energetic experienced coaches. Must posses good spoNing skills and work well with our team coaching staff. We are a rapidly growing facility and the largest in the county.

Salary and benefits DOE. Please coli, fax, mail, or email resume and history to: Stars Gymnastics Training Center, 117 Capistrano Court, Bakersfield, Ca. 933123705. Phone #805-589-8272. Fox #805-589-7392.

Emoil: starsgym@lightspeed.net WILTON ACADEMY IN HOWELL, NEW JERSEY is nowhiring for FUll and PART-TIME employment.

Positions ovailoble are: GIRLS TEAM DANCE COACH for levels 1-10, BOYS INSTRUCTOR for beginneradvanced classes and TUMBLING/ CHEERlEADING INSTRUCTOR. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Call or send resume to: Wilton Aeodemy, 2248 Route 9 South. Howell, NJ 07731, (732)4622079, fax (732)462-3877.

GIRLS LEVEL 5 HEAD COACH. Qualified Cooch Needed - Northwest Chicago Suburbs. Palotine Park District: 250 E. Wood SI., Palatine, Il60067. 10 hours per week, opportunity to olso teoch several of the preteam classes ond assist our other teams. Applieont must be fle xible and be 0 "Team Ployer" as you will need to work closely with the rest of the coaching staff. Salary will be based on previous experience and recommendations. Please coli Phyllis at (B47)7055123 ext. 245 or send a brief resume to the above address, attention: Gymnostics Coordinator.

BOYS TEAM AND RECREATION COACHING POSITION now available for energetic, professional. Experienced cooch needed to train boys team and recreational classes. We ore located in beautiful southern New Hampshire, 45 minutes from the ocean, mountains, and Boston. Contact nm Madore, Owner and Head Coach at New England Gymnastics Troining Center, Hudson, NH at (603)880-8482, fax (603)880-1800, Email: NEGTC@AOl.COM

POSITIONS AVAILABLE - Career opportunities are nowopen for qualified level 4-8 coach/instructors. Club in 25th season on Maryland's Eostern Shore, odjacent to Salisbury State University. Full or part-time positions with competitive compensation, health benefit, additional income options, and up to 6weeks vacotion time. Contact Bob Morris at Delmarva Gymnastic Academy, Inc, 200 Bateman SI., Solisbury, MD 21804; Phone 410-742-2053; FAX 410-860-9039; or E-mail: hastings@shore.intercom.net BE YOUR OWN BOSS. Small preschool and recreational gymnastics facility 30 minutes from Boston.

INSTRUCTOR/ MANAGER POSITION. Installment buyout encouraged, ideal for individuals looking to run their own business. Mail resume to Smith, 19 Rolling lane, Wayland, MA 01778, fax to (508)358-7137, or E-mail toGymsmiths@Mediaone.net JOB OPENING GYMNASTIC DIRECTOR. Salary Range 520,000-522,500. Outstanding coreer opportunity for a highly motivated individual with extensive experience cooching high level gymnasts (optional through level 10) and implementing a progressive level program for boys and girls.

Responsibilities include program development, budgeting, stoff supervision, and coaching/ instruction Must have 4 year bachelors Degree in Physicol Educotion, Health, or related field. Prefer eondidates to have USAG Membership and Safety Certificotion Excellent Benefits. For more information call (715)392-5611. Superior Douglos County Fomily YMCA, 9N 21st Street, Superior, WI 54880. ANn ..

Jockie Minor, Program Operations Director.

GYMNASTICS COACHES. Southern California gym, has openings for both full and part time gymnastics cooches. We are looking for motivated, positive and energetic people for long term to instruct preschool, academy, tumbling and teom levels 5-10.

Salary commensurate with experience. lorge, rapidly growing, family community supports 12,700 sq. h. gym facility that is growing quickly with the community. Call or send resume to Precision Gymnastics, 9017 Arrow Route, Ste. 120, Rancho Cucomonga, CA 91730. (909)483-8161. ANn.: Roberl.

COACHES NEEDED. Eastern National Academy is looking for coaches Pompton Plains and Paramus NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschool and General progrom, Team coaches quolified in choreography and dance at a high level and knowledgeable in the compulsory division and instructors for all programs. ENA is in a perfect loeotion for any lifestyle, we are locoted centrally between the Metropoliton New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains_ First Aid/ Safety certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring_ Salory commensurate upon qualilicotions and experience_Contact Rich at 201 -835-1665 or fa x resume to 201 -835-6225 or e-mail us at ena@ena_com.

Eastern National Acodemy, 210 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. HNp://www.ena.com WANTED: WOMENS GYMNASTICS COACH for Junior Olympic Gymnastics program, levels 1-10.

We are located in Moline, Illinois along the lowaIllinois border. Salary commensurate with experience and expertise. Call Shoron Pirkl at (309)762-2789 for more information.

PROFESSIONAL GYMNASTICS COACH NEEDED FULL OR PART-TIME. We seek a motivated,

positive, energetic coach with good organizational skills. Must hove experience in cooching BOYS' COMPETITIVE teams and pre-teams, be available to teach recreational beginner through advanced levels, assist with special activities such as open gym and exhibitions, and work positively with our team of established coaches. Position also available for a PARTTIME PRE-SCHOOl/RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTOR. EXCEllENT FACILITY, excellent opportunity in the Houstan/ Spoce Center area. Salary commensurate with experience ond hours desired. (281 )480-5626_ Fax Resume (281)486-0930.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTIC COACH. Full time opening for experienced coach with strong spoNing skills, safety certificotion and POP 1 accreditation.

Developmental through level 10 coaching 30 Hrs/ wk with administrative duties, Salary Negotiable, Benefits: Insurance & Vocation. For more information contact The Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester, 1813 Northfield Or., Rochester Hills, MI, 48309 (248)852-7950 INSTRUCTIONAL DIRECTOR.lmmediote full time opening for experienced person with bockground in preschool and recreational gymnastic programs, safety certificotion and POP 1 accreditotion. Must have organizational & leadership skills 30 Hrs/ wk with administrative duties, Salary Negotiable, Benefits: Insurance & Vacotion. For more information contact The Gymnostic Training Center of Rochester, 1813 Northfield Drive, Rochester Hills, MI48309 (248)852-7950.

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John Honcock U.S. Gymnastics Championships USA Gymnastics Notional Congress

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN

Jeff Olsen Steve Whitlock

317·237·5050 317·237·5050

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USAG Generol Gymnastics Instructor's Training Course USA Gymnastics Notional Gym Fest Region I Congress Region II Congress

Austin, TX Austin, TX Santo Claro, CA SeoHle, WA

Steve Whitlock Steve Whitlock Chere Crowhurst Ruth Sandoz

317·237·5050 317·237·5050 408·238-7245 503-246·0818

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TOP Notional Testing - East TOP Notional Testing - West Region VII Congress 10. Group Championships Region VI Congress Halloween "Boo Fest" at Sokol KHB

Rochester, NY Phoenix, AZ Hunt Volley, MD T8D New York, NY Ennis, TX

Gory Warren Gory Warren Steve Koss Cindy French Paul Spadaro Steve Whitlock

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 800-344-1574 317-237-5050 212-957-1963 317-237-5050

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USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee Meeting USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Meeting Future Stars Notional Championships Coaches Workshop

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN TBD TBD

Dennis Mcintyre Dennis Mcintyre

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

Notional TOP Training Camp

Tulsa, OK

Gory Warren

317-237 -5050

Reese's Gymnastics Cup

Phoenix, AZ

Jeff Olsen

317-237-5050

USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge Rhythmic Challenge American Classic

TBD Colorado Springs, CO TBD

Ron Galimore Cindy French Gory Warren

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

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VISA American Cup International 3 on 3 Gymnastics Championships Americon Team Cup Jr./Sr. level 10 State Meets American Challenge

SI. Petersburg, Fl SI. Petersburg, Fl Richmond, VA Various sites TBD

Jeff Olsen Jeff Olsen Jeff Olsen State Choir Gary Warren

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NCAA Regionals 10. Championships level 9/1 0 Regional Championships Rhythmic Western Open NCAA Notional Championships Rhythmic Eastern Open level 10 Regianals USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships USA Gymnastics Notional Invitational Tournament

Various sites TBD Various sites TBD TBD TBD Vorious sites TBD TBD

NCAA Cindy French State Choir Cindy French NCAA Cindy French Connie Moloney Angi Anderson Anderson

203-392-60B2 317 -237 -5050 317-237-5050 203-392-60B2 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

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10. Championships level 9 East/West Championships U.S. Rhythmic Notional Championships USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee Meeting USA Gymnastics Boord of Directors Meeting 10. Championships

TBD TBD TBD Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN TBD

Connie Moloney Connie Moloney Cindy French TBD TBD Dennis Mcintyre

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Jacksonville, Fl TBD TBD

Cindy French Cindy French Gory Warren

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Giiteborg, SWE Winnipeg, CAN TBD

Steve Whitlock

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John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships USA Gymnastics Notional Congress USA Gymnastics Notional Gym Fest

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1998 Safety Certification Schedule July 7, 1998

30 Stlouis, MO; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Course Code: ES083098MO; Stlouis Gymnastic Centre; locol Contact: Deborah Crask 314968-9494; Course Instructor: Eddie Smith 314-909-0070

Minimum age lor Salety Certilication is 18 years.

SEPTEMBER Westminstser, MD; 12:00 noon-4:00 p.m.; Course Code: JP090598MD; 3100 littlestown Pike; locol Contacl: Liz Perno 410-848-2771 ; Course Instructor: John Perno 410-876-0662

LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED ABOOK OR SPOT ONTHE LIST.

AUGUST 19 Indianapolis, IN; 1:00-5:00 p.m. (please specify if new or recertifying); Indianapolis Convention Center; In conjuntion with USA Gymnastics Notional Congress; local Contacl: Member services 1-800-345-4719

Austin, TX; 9:00 0.m.-1:00 p.m.; Course Code: JE090698TX; Renaissance Hotel; Local Contacl: Chery Jarrell 512-2519105; Course Instructor: Jon Eyman 254-694-4214 12 Minneapolis-St Paul, MN; 4:00-8:00 p.m.; Course Code: SG091298MN; In conjunction with Minnesota Womens State Congress; location: TBD; Course Instructor: SCali Goy 612-953-1911

23 Indianapolis, IN; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. (please specify if newor recertifying); Indianapolis Convention Center; In conjuntion with USA Gymnastics Notional Congress; local Contacl: Member services 1-800-345-4719 28 Yankton, SD; 5:00-9:00 p.m.; Course Code: BA082898SD; Summit Activities Center; Locol Contact: Lori Rothenberger 605-665-7699; Course Instructor: Bill Allen 605-341 -5914

13 New Hoven, G; 11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.; Course Code: BB091398G; S.C.S.U. Course Instructor: Bob Beach 203-392-6092 18 MontVille, NJ; 8:45 a.m. registration, 9:00 0.m.-3:00 p.m.; Course Code CF091898NJ; North Stars; 2 Changebridge Rood; Course Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973-586-1808

29 Wall, NJ; 8:50 registration 9:00 0.m.-3:00 p.m.; Course Code CF082998NJ; Devlin Gymnastics; Course Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973-586-1808

18 Worthington, OH; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Course Code: BF0918980H; Worthington Killbourne High School; Local Contacl: Susan Leonelli 614-436-1494; Course Instructor: Bobbi Montanari-Fahrnboch 614-538-0954

29 Decatur, GA; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.; Course Code: CC082998GA; Varsity Gymnastics; Course Instructor: Chris Colvert 404-687-9911

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20 Greenville, SC; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; Course Code: RW092098SC; Greenville Gymnastics; Course Instructor: Robert White 864-268-7740 20 Penfield, NY; 9:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.; Course Code: SC092098NY; Gymnastics Training Center; Course Instructor: Sarah Jane Clifford 716-388-8686 26 Edison, NJ; 2:45 p.m. registration; 3:00-9:00 p.m.; Course Code: CF092698NJ; Henderson's Gymnastics; 216 TIngley lone; 908-769-8746; Course Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973-586-1808 26 Son Diego, CA; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; Course Code: NG092698CA; North Country Gymnastics; 11501 Rancho Bernardo Rd; local Contact: liz Mullarkey 800-496-4669; Course Instructor: Nicki Geigert760-943-7146 27 Tacoma, WA; 1:00-6:00 p.m.; Course Code: JT092798WA; Lakewood YMCA, 9715 lakewood Dr. S.W.; Local Contact: Brion Muenz 253-584-9622; Course Instructor: Jim TIghe 208-853-3220 TBA Copley, OH; Time: TBA; Course Code: TBA; West Side Gymnastics; Course Instructor: Kim Domagalaski 330-666-9401

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• All materials (including the Safety Handbook) for 4th Cycle courses are proVided at the course and are port of the course fee.

• Certification is good for four years.

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

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