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an official publication of USA Gymnastics PUBLISHER

Robert V. Colarossi

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lian Cottrell USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (HAIR: Sondy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue; AMATEUR ATHl£T1C UNION: Mike Slnnnel; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milon; USA TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING: Ann Sims; AMERICAN TURNERS: Betty Heppner; JEWISH (OMMUNITY (ENTERS: lori Kotz; (OLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOClATlON·M: Roy Johnson; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF (OLLEGrATE GYMNASTICS (OACHES FOR WOMEN: Goil Dovis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN rN SPORT: Mori~n S~owbridge; NATIONAL AsSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Yvonne Hodge; NATIONAL (OLLEGIATE ATHLfliC ASSOCIATION: Coro~ lewis, Tom Dunn; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATION: John Scheer; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS (OACHES ASSOCIATION: John Bnnkworth; SPEcrAL OLYMPICS, INC.: Kale fober-Hickie; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (OACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DITullio; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYM (LUBS: lonce Crowley; U.S. ELITE (OACHES AsSOCIATION FOR MEN'S GYMNASTICS: fred Turoff; U.S. ELITE (OACHES ASSOCIATION FOR WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS: Gory Anderson, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS (OACHES ASSOCIATION: MolC Yoncey; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FEDERATION: Bonnie Dovidson; U.S. (OMPflITlVE SPORTS AEROBICS fEDERATION: Howord Shcworlz; YOUNG MEN'S (HRrSTlAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Voconl; USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS: MEN'S: Roy Guro, Jim Holl; WOMEN'S: Undo Chencinski, Dovid Holcomb; RHYTHMIC: Allo Svirsky, Tomoro Ge~ock; TRAMPOLINE WOMEN: M05ha Weiss. TRAMPOLINE MEN: Tim Schlosser, ATHlm's ADVISORY (oMMlmE: Chris Woller, choir; Vanessa Vander Pluym, vice choir; Jair lynch, Mihai Bagiu, Wendy Hilliard, Kim Imeskol, Tanya Service{hoplin, Amanda Borden. USO( ATHLm REPRESENTATIVE: Michelle Dusserr.,.farrell.

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (HAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; SECRETARY: Mark Groham; VICE (HAIR WOMEN: Joon Moore Gnat VICE (HAIR MEN: Tim Doggell; VICE (HAIR RHYTHMrc: Wendy Hilliord; FIG EXECUTIVE (OMMlmE: Joy Ashmore; FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL (oMMlmE: Jackie fie; FIG RHYTHMIC TECHNICAL (OMMITTEE: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL (OMMlmE: George Bedcsleod; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peler V~mor, Suson True; ATHl£TE DIRmoRs: Tanya Service Choplin; Rhythmic TBD; Chris Woller; USO( ATHl£TE REPRESENTATIVE: Michelle Dusserr.,.farrell; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue.

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Catch Some Air with Trampoline & Tumbling .................... .... ........ .. ..... ........ ................. 20 Tips for Coaching a Child with Attention Defi cit/Hyperactivity Disorder ...... .... .. .......... .. 22

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President's Message ......... ....................... 4

Member Club Close'up ..... .. .. ... ... .. ... .. .. 1 9

What's New ......... .......... .. ........ ..... .. .. .. 34

Gymnastics on TV ....... ..... ..... .. .. ........... 29

KAT Workshop Schedu le ........ .. ....... .. ... 42

Invitational Listing ...... ........ ........ .. .... .. .. 30

KAT Certified Teachers ........... ............... 42

Hall of Fame Nomination .................... 33

1999· 2000 National KAT Instructors ...... 44

Industry Members Listing ..... ...... ........... 36

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National Elite Committee Program Minutes ............ ......... .. .... .. ... 38

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The Trampoline and Tumbling Wo rld Championships, Rhythmic World C'lampionships and Artistic World Championships just concluded! From these three major events the USA qualified one women in Trampoline, and the Artistic Men's and Women's Gymnastics teams to the 2000 Olympic Games in Sydney, Australia. Plus, the FIG declared Ryan Weston as the first alternate to the Olympic Games in Trampoline and a USA rhythmic gymnast as the first alternate to the Games as well.

At USA Gymnastics Congress in Sacramento I announced several new benefits to Member Clubs. One, USA Gymnastics will launch USAG.org which will provide a free web site to every Member Club, state and regional director in the '--_ _ _ _ _ _ _--' country. This new Member Club program will allow for instant exchange of information between the national office and the member clubs. Plans are underway and we look forward to launching this new benefit in early 2000.

Two, we announced that a website for "Member Clubs Only" would be developed. By November all Member Clubs will be notified as to how to access this "Member Club Only" area of USA Gymnastics Online.

Member Clubs will be able to locate special information in four areas: About USA Gymnastics Club Membership, Resources, Publications and Events. Information in this area will be of special interest to club owners and will be exclusive to this site.

Three, we have secured a program that will offer affordable health care to all of our members.

In late January our adult members and clubs will receive a brochure with information on National Healthcare benefits.

Anoth~r new development is the Visa American Cup Series which begins with the Qualifier I in January, the Qualifier II in early February and concludes with the Visa American Cup Finals, February 26 in Orlando.

The series will be aired on NBC Sports and will provide six hours of viewing to the television audience. The Qualifier I and II events will feature eight women (two USA athletes) and eight men (two USA athletes) and the top four athletes from each event will advance to the Visa American Cup Finals.

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I'm sure you're all very busy with the holidays approaching and the Junior Olympic competitive program in full swing. However, if you have a moment, please read the article about starting a Trampoline and Tumbling program which is located on page 20. There's also an informative article on hosting a General Gymnastics event in you r gym. Most clubs are already equipped to start a Trampoline and Tumbling program as well as a General Gymnastics program . It could be a good beginning-of-the-year addition to your program.

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Perhaps one of the most commonly known but least appreciated laws of motion is Sir Isaac Newton's third law-Action-Reaction. This law roughly states that for every action there is an equal, opposite, and simultaneous reaction. We can read "action" as "motion" or force. Moreover, this deceptively simple law finds many applications in gymnastics, particularly in what I am going to call "shape-jumps."

Shape-jumps are things like pike jumps, straddle jumps, and wolf jumps. These types of jumps seem to be much more prevalent currently than in the past, and they are often used in dizzying combinations. Recent experience has shown that athletes and coaches may not appreciate the role of the action-reaction law in the performance of these jumps .

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Because most motions of the human body are rotational in nature (e.g., elbow flexion, hip extension, etc.), the rotations of limbs about joints is similar to that shown in Figure lb.

Moreover, if the masses of the two objects rotating toward or away from each other are similar then we can count on both objects rotating about the same amount once the entire system (i.e., both objects) are free in space (in other words, the flight of the jump). The most common example of this phenomena is seen in a pike jump. Figure 2 shows two pike jumps. Because the masses of the trunk and legs are similar, the objects will tend to move about the same amount during the pike phase of the pike jump. This simply means that if you want the legs to rise to a certain height during the airborne phase of the jump, then the gymnast must lift the trunk to a certain position so that when both the legs and trunk move toward each other (due to action-reaction) their meeting place has the legs where you want them. In other words, if you want the legs to achieve a high position during the pike phase of the jump, the trunk must be raised to a near vertical position at the instant of take off.

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Because the trunk will move toward the legs AND the legs will move toward the trunk-the more stretched the trunk, the more the legs will move. Experience has shown that gymnasts tend to be incomplete in their stretch during take off, sort of anticipating the pike phase, and that gymnasts don't extend their legs fully on their jumps.

As gymnasts jump to make various shapes in the air, it is imperative that they be reminded to "jump fully" or "stretch tall" during the jump. The gymnast also needs to slightly separate the jump from the shape that the gymnast intends to make once airborne. These reminders should serve the gymnast to help her achieve greater virhlosity during these types of skills .•

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GymFest Anyonet Gymnastics Festivals, GymFests, are performance gymnastics events that fall under the guidelines of General Gymnastics (GG). Gym Fest event guidelines can be found in the USA Gymnastics GG Rules & Policies on USA Gymnastics Online www• usa - gym n a s tic s . 0 r gig 9 I Are you ready to host your own Gym Fest? The following basic guidelines should help you prepare .

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DATE SELECTION Give yourself time to promote the event and insure a good turnout. For an in-gym event, allow at least six months. For major events conducted outside your facility, allow at least one year. Many popular locations (e.g., Six Flags) will book up fast so you will need a year just to get the right date. Know what is going on in your area-it's not a good idea to plan a GymFest that may conflict with a major gymnastics event in your area (e.g., congress, sectionat state or regional meet).

Check your local or state event calandar and visit the USA Gymnastics website for the GG Events page-www.usa-gymnastics.org/gg/

SITE SELECTION It might be your best bet to host your first GymFest in your home gym facility, especially if it is in an area that has not previously hosted a GymFest.

Note: If you have hosted gymnastics competitions, you have all the tools you need for a successful event. BUT GymFests are non-competitive and, therefore, require no judges!

Once you have your first GymFest under your belt, you may want to utilize other venuesschools, performance halls, parks, and fairs.

Most of these venues lack equipment, and if the event is held outdoors, weather may be an issue.

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special that can be included with the GymFestpicnic, amusement park tickets, swim party, dinner theatre. These social activities form an important part of the GymFest experience.

INFORMATION DISTRIBUTION You need to let people know about your event. In gene rat the larger and more expensive the event, the more time necessary to collect entries. An event that requires air travel may require 6-12 months lead time for entries. A local event will still take 4-6 months to advertise and organize. The more notice you give groups, the more time you have to answer questions and develop support.

Be sure to include basic information in your initial communication: when, where, who, how much. In follow-up mailings (or website postings) you can include specific information such as: performance area size and configuration, equipment list, training times, performance ordel~ ticket prices, etc. Be prepared to follow the GyrnFest regulations as listed in the USA Gymnastics GG R & P.

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Develop an event budget and evaluate your expenses based on an estimated number of participants. Carefully consider the requirements of renting outside facilities and the hidden expenses which may exist. A good goal initially would be to build in a $5 to $10 profit margin per participant to ensure the financial health of the event.

A common question from participating groups is, "What do we get?" Be prepared to answer this question effectively if you want to encourage groups to attend your event. GymFest regulations recommend that each participant and group receives recognition awards-ribbons, certificates, T-shirts, plaques, trophies.

PUBLIC RELATIONS GG, as a discipline, and GymFests, as events, are relatively new in the United States. Therefore, it takes a bit of work on the part of event hosts to achieve success. One successful strategy has been to conduct a local clinic 3-6 months prior to the scheduled GymFest. This will give coaches (Group Leaders) an understanding of what's necessary to participate and will encourage their support of your event. The more club programs that you can get excited about your event, the more successful and enjoyable it will be.

that must be followed when conducting a GymFest. While the coaches and gymnasts are attending your event, you can also provide them with other activities such as clinics, video reviews, and a planning session for the next GymFest. Social activities need not be put off until the end of the event (e.g., morning performances-afternoon at the amusement parkevening performances).

One rule of thumb to follow is that each session of the GymFest not exceed two hours. Plan your schedule to include approximately seven groups per hour. Each group performance should conform to the 10 minute-clean stage to clean stage regulation. Run the performances back-to-back and you'll find that you can create an exciting, dynamic show that people will want to watch.

You can include just about anything to your GymFest event; think about it in terms of adding value to the overall experience. Special guest appearances, arts and crafts lessons, and autograph sessions are examples that could help you add value and enjoyment.

THE MAIN EVENT Make sure you have a plan and time table for each group to warm up, be stage ready, perform, and then exit the stage area. It works best if the participants can be in the audience during most of the show, moving to the warm

General Gymnastics-It's For Everyone! Look beyond your local gym club community.

Dance schools, cheer programs, and even senior centers can provide additional opportunties for participation. Many recreation centers as well as non-competitive gymnastics clubs already have performance teams.

ACTIVITIES & SCHEDULE There is no set schedule of performances

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up area at their designated time, and back to the audience when they have finished their routine.

Create time tables that are flexible-they can and will change as the event date approaches; include a phrase like, "Tentative Schedule, Times Subject to Change," on your printed schedule.

Include a Group Leader meeting prior to the start of the event. Explain the schedule in detail to be sure that each group understands the performance order and how the "continuous" performance schedule may effect their actual start time.

Check with each Group Leader to be sure that everyone understands entrance and exit, equipment moving, announcing, and music cues.

EQUIPMENT As the event host, you will need to provide equipment. The basic equipment list can be found in the GG Rules & Policies book. A standard floor exercise area is sufficient for most events; however, be sure to include a specific, detailed list of equipment that you will provide in your communication to the groups. If you use a special performance stage, or have poles, walls, or stage draping, include a floor plan drawing with registration materials. Coordinate other equipment needs with each Group Leader; nothing could be more confusing than having 10 landing mats show up in your gym on the day of the GymFest. Have each club designate what equipment they will need for their performance-consider having each group provide a drawing of their equipment set-up. At larger events, you may need to designate a stage manager and crew to deal with equipment considerations.

THE FINISH Get feedback from each group at the conclusion of the event. A simple questionnaire that is completed before the Group Leader leaves the event provides important information for planning your next event. A Group Leader meeting at the conclusion of the event may be even more effective. This is time when you can collect participant quotes for writing a newspaper article.

Schedule time at the conclusion of the event to complete the Sanction and Financial Report for USA Gymnastics. This takes about 10 minutes.

Provide each group with a follow-up report. You may want to have a short phone conversation with the Group Leader to discuss their experience. Let the groups know how exciting it was to have them take part in your event. Another consideration is to have a video tape summary of the event produced for sale to the participants.

WHY GYMFESTt Hosting a GymFest provides great satisfaction and can be a profit center for your program.

Compared to a local artistic meet, a GymFest with a similar number of total participants takes less than half the time and is significantly more profitable.

GymFests build their own momentum, not only for participation in your own program, but also with participating clubs. Each time you run an event, more potential hosts are exposed to the possibility of conducting an event of their own. As GG grows in your community or state, a GymFest season will develop in which five or more events take place.

General Gymnastics is fun and inclusive. The non-competitive atmosphere of the GymFest is the perfect opportunity to expand your program and profits.

General Gymnastics-It's for Everyonel For more information, visit the USA Gymnastics website at: www.usa-gymnastics.org/gg Or, contact the General Gymnastics Advisory Panel via email: gg@ u sa-g y mnastics.org

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Gym Fest & Gym Fest Invitational Location: Arizona State University, Tempe, ArizonaPE West Building Host: Scott Barclay and the Arizona State Sun Devi l Men's Gymnastics Team Dates/Tentative Schedule: Fri. 12/3/99-Afternoon & evening: Registration and TeamGymn Invitational Competition Sat. 12/4/99-AII day: National Gym Fest Group Performances & GG Workshops Evening: Possible National Gym Fest social event.

Sun., 12/S/99-Morning: GG Workshops & Rehearsal fo r Gala Showcase Afternoon: ( I :00-2:30 p.m.): Gala Showcase Performance

National Gym Fest Description: The 1999 USA Gymnastics National Gym Fest will feature GG groups performing non-competitive Group Performance routines that meet the 1999 Pe rformance Guid e lin es.

Grou p Performances may feature the broad

range of General Gymnastics activities (dance, tumbling, cheer, rhythmic, acro-sport, sport aerobics, etc.) .

TeamGymn Invitational Description: The 1999 USA Gymnastics National TeamGymn Invitational will follow the established 1999 TeamGymn Regulations Groups will compete in both Group Jump and Floor Exercise events to determine their Total TeamGymn score. Clubs may enter squads that are all fem ale, all male, or mixed squads.

Host Hotel and Registration Suite TWIN PALMS (2 blocks from the venue)225 E Apache Blvd., Tempe,AZ 85281, Phone: 800-367-0835 , 480-967-9431 ; Fax: 480-9681877. The cut-off date for all hotel s is November 5, 1999. Prices are not guaranteed past this date.

For more information and registration forms, see http: //www.u sa · gym na st i cs .org /g g/

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"The Olympic Dream and Spirit" is a three-book series by Bob Schaller featuring personal, first-person stories from dozens of Olympians and Olympic hopefuls. Many gymnasts and gymnastics coaches are featured throughout the books. The books are published

by ExHusker Press and the release date is November 1999. ISBN 1929478-06-2. U.s. Price 8.99.

The books can be ordered from Barnes and Noble's website, www.bn.comoramazon.com.s website. You can also call Exhusker Press' phone number is 1-800-430-8588.

Periodically USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines will publish excerpts about our athletes and coaches from these books.

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THE OLYMPIC DREAM AND SPIRIT (continued/rom page 12)

rowing up in Takasaki, Japan, was a difficult life.

But gymnastics always seemed to make things better. My father was very supportive. My mother left us when I was 15. Without my mother in the picture, it was strange-divorce is rare in Japan, especially back then. We were poor, but my father did a lot for me.

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Gymnastics gave me a sense of pride and feeling good about myself. From an early age, I wanted to be a coach. I had two of the best coaches around in middle school and in high school-I was lucky to have those gentlemen in my life.

I was a pretty good gymnast, the best in my state.

As a junior in high school in 1973, I was selected captain of a Japanese all-star team that was going to tour the United States. We went to San Francisco, Sacramento, Los Angeles, Tucson, Ariz., Denver and even Colorado Springs. I had a great time. Two things impressed me immediately about the United States: The openness of the people and the sheer size of the country itself. That's hard for Americans who were raised here to understand.

Right away I saw, this is the land of opportunity. I fell in love with the counhy and the people. I felt like, "This is it. This is for me." I went back to Japan and won the high school national championship. I was offered scholarships to the best colleges in Japan. But I couldn't get away from the idea that America was the place for me.

A lot of people tried to talk me out of it. I could have been an Olympian in Japan. And at that time, Japan was the best gymnastics country in the world. But I felt like it was the time to make a move. I talked to my coach and my father. As the eldest son, I was the one who was supposed to take care of my family.

My father told me, "1 can't give you money. I can't give you anything. But I can give you freedom. You can go." My father has since passed away, but I appreciate the courage and love he showed to give me the freedom to come to America.

Getting here was another problem. I borrowed $1,000 from a friend and bought a one-way ticket to Long Beach, Calif. I had a friend who helped me find a family. The Rogers family hosted me and let me stay and eat for free. A school gave me a chance. I came here in September 1974, and got into Long Beach State University the following January. My English was not very good, but the great people at Long Beach State gave me the opportunity. It was a good school in a nice community. The first year there I won the NCAA Championship on the high bar. I studied hard in the classroom-harder than I had ever studied in my life.

That showed people I was willing to give my best effort.

I have been very blessed with good people around me at every turn since I came to the United States. I'm proud they haven't been disappointed.

At my gym, obviously I'm a coach-but the whole family is involved. My oldest daughter Naomi is coaching the girls' team. My son Yewki trains here and is an Olympic hopeful. My youngest daughter Sakura is one of the best level 9 gymnasts in the state. And my wife runs the office. So this business is a family affair, and that's probably one of the parts about this I enjoy the most.

Coaching isn' t a profession that makes a lot of money. We work odd hours and are gone on the weekends.

I've been fortunate and blessed to have a great wife and support system. That's the bottom line: I've been blessed with great people around me. So if you count that as money, I really am a multi-multi millionaire .

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The uncertainty of the fall of the Soviet Union was exciting and scary. Nobody knew what would happen next. The exciting part was moving toward capitalism. People had a chance to run their own businesses.

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I stopped competing as a gymnast in Ukraine in late 1994. I was issued a visa to be in the United States. USA Gymnastics worked on my visa to help me leave. The head gymnastics coach of the Ukraine wasn't very happy. I left the team as we were preparing for the 1996 Olympics. I could have helped that team in the Olympics. At that time I got a great opportunity to come to the u.s. and work at the Olympic Training Center. So my wife and I came to America in January 1995.

It's harder to leave the Ukraine now. I'm trying to get my parents over here to visit, but the u.s. Embassy will not issue visas for them because they are afraid my parents would stay here for good. It's upsetting.

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There were no crowds, no lines of people fighting and cursing trying to get things.

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Going to the malls here was a shock. My eyes and mouth were wide open in awe. I had traveled through my career as a gymnast, so I knew about the things that capitalism could provide. I thought, "Wow, I can' t believe how well people in this kind of system can live!" could hardly believe it. I was standing in an arena in Atlanta, Ga., as a member of the 1996 Gold Medal U.S. Olympic Gymnastics team! But getting there wasn't easy.

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Betsy, one of your 10 year old gymnasts, is very difficult for you to coach. She has difficulty following rules, has a short . attention span, and while waiting in line to do a trick will frequently kick or push the child next to her. When the inevitable argument ensues, she always seems to need to get the last word in. Though physically talented, Betsy has difficulty spending the requisite time to perfeet a trick-always looking to move on to something new. Sometimes you want to throw up your hands because, though Betsy doesn't pay attention, she requires three times the attention that your other gymnasts do. That's because Betsy has ADHD.

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tions. The latest thinking is that, along with the structural abnormalities, there are also deficiencies in the neurotransmitters norepinephrine and dopamine in certain areas of the lower brain. These crucial brain areas are responsible for 1) putting the "brakes" on motor activity, 2) filtering out unimportant stimuli so that the brain does not get cluttered, and 3) processing information, first through a "circuit board," so that the brain does not respond impulsively to it.

To best manage Betsy and to draw out the best that's in hel~ it is essential that a coach first realize that ADHD behavior is NOT willful behavior. Rathel~ the behavior is a manifestation of a malfunction in Betsy's brain. ADHD children don' t want to be inattentive, impulsive, aggressive or "wired" anymore than the asthmatic child wants to wheeze, or the child with migraines wants a headache. They just can't stop themselves.

Like asthma and migraines, ADHD's exact pathophysiology is unknown. Howevel~ we do know that the disorder has a strong genetic basis, is highly inheritable, and that the brains of ADHD children are structurally different from normal "controls ." In fact, abnormalities have now been noted on the MRIs and Spect Scans of these children.

Such abnormalities dispel one popular misconception about ADHD-that it's a "fad" diagnosis, and doesn't really exist. To the contrary, ADHD is one of the best and longest researched (over 40 years) disorders in pediatric medicine, and its diagnosis is considered more valid than many other medical condi-

Given these neurotransmitter deficiencies, ADHD children usually present with some combination of: Hyperactivity (no brakes), Inattention and easy distractibility {no filter\ and / or Impulsivity (no circuit board). If a child presents with enough specific symptoms in these three areas, the diagnosis is made.

ADHD prevalence rates in this country range from 5% to 30%, with boys three times more likely to have it than girls. Some wonder whether ADHD children can succeed at gymnastics, given their difficulties with braking, distractibility and impulsivity. After alt gymnastics is a sport that requires intense focus. Fortunately from preschool through 10 years of age, most gymnasts at the "recreational" level are not trying tricks that are very risky, and close attention by coaches can prevent most mishaps. As they advance in skilllevet however, special care must be taken in supervising and spotting, as children with ADHD may minimize dangel~ and can be excessive, impulsive risk-takers.

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If a coach understands the disordel~ gymnastics can be a wonderful activity for a child with ADHD. The sport teaches impulse control, enhances a participant's self-discipline, adds to a child's sense of physical well-being, and, perhaps most importantly, can boost a child's self-esteem as they acquire skills that their peers may not have ("Hey, look, I can do the splits!"). If the ADHD is under good control, interaction with teammates in a gymnastics setting helps promote socialization and cooperation skills, all within an environment where rules can be learned and successfully followed.

Because of the attentional demands that gymnastics places upon its participants, it is the author's experience that an ADHD child will most likely succeed in the sport if he or she is placed on a medication that will ...._"" raise neurotransmitter levels to normal. This situation is no different than prescribing insulin for a Diabetic. With insulin, which the Diabetic is lacking, the Diabetic can live a t:::=::::J normal life. Without ~ insulin, the diabetes

wreaks havoc. Ritalin, Dexedrine, Cylert and Adderal are the most widely prescribed medications to correct the neurochemical deficit in the brains of ADHD children.

These drugs are classified medically as stimulants, and some parents and coaches wonder why a stimulant would be prescribed to a child who is already "climbing the walls." The answer is that, in ADHD children, these drugs don't work as stimulants at all. Instead they act "paradoxically" (in an opposite way than expected), helping areas of the lower brain exert their braking and filtering functions, thus "normalizing" behavior. Anti-depressants such as Norpramin, which raises norepinephrine levels, or Wellbutrin, which raises dopamine, are also sometimes prescribed for ADHD. To correct another popular misconception, children prescribed these medications are not being "drugged," "sedated," or "tranquilized." As with the Diabetic taking Insulin, they are merely being helped to be normal.

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Of course, medication is not the only answer to managing the ADHD child. As mentioned above, many ADHD children may be receiving no medication, be under-medicated, or like the rest of us, just have a "bad day" now and then. To be successful with the ADHD child, coaches must be familiar with Behavior Modification Principles, as these wi ll greatly improve the chances that the ADHD gymnast (and the rest of the gym) will function normally.

extra demands on a coach's already limited time and energy, and some ADHD children require what amounts to great sacrifice, but commitment to a Behavior Modification regime will ultimately ensure the best outcome.

Once target behaviors are observed and recorded, a search for condi tions in the gym which precede them is undertaken. For example, Betsy would physically and verbally bother other girls while waiting in line for an apparatus. Eventually, her impatience and impulsivity would cause her to jump the line.

This would invoke the resentment and jealousy of her peers, leading to a verbal exchange that would escalate to uncomfortable levels. Betsy'S coach looked at what she cou ld change about the scenario immediately preceeding this behaviOl~ and decided that lines could be made shorter when Betsy was in attendance. The coach also made sure to put Sue, the girl least alU10yed by Betsy, immediately in from of her in line. She then put Kristen, the girl most annoyed by Betsy, in a completely separa te line. As Betsy's behavior began to improve, she was continuously praised by the coaching staff for refraining from target behaviors, and for staying "on task."

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This underscores the important principle that working on antecedents to target behavior is only half the equation in Behavior Management. One must also be lavish and immediate with praise when the gymnast is able to control the target behav iOl~ and quick and consistent with consequences when she is not.

Many clinicians and educators have fo und that a point system works well in this regard. The child brings a card to practice and a point is given by the coach each time a child successfully controls a target behavior (stays in line without pushing).

Remember, points and praise are given for when a behavior does not appear. Each point is entered immediately on the card and can be redeemed for a reward at the end of practice (extra time spent on the trampoline), or toward a reward to be given by the parent at home (being able to stay up 30 minutes later).

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to explain to the parents of other children that an ADHD gymnast has a medical condition that needs to be accomodated in a special way, and that you would do the same for any other child with any other condition.

1. Short time periods for short attention spans. Some ADHD gymnasts, rather than working out for three hours a day for two days a week, would do better with a schedule of one hour a day, five days a week.

Make sure a clock is visible. ADHD children can often control their behavior for a set amount of time if they know what that time is, and the time is clearly visible to them.

S. Small classes and close adult supervision are optimal. At times, it is best for an ADHD child to come to those practices that are sparsely attended so that the coach / gymnast ratio is favorable . Parents may need to adjust their schedule so that the gymnast can be brought to these optimal practices.

2. Communicate and (oordinate efforts closely with parents. Somedays parents forget to give medication, or may give it to the gymnast so late that good ADHD control is not achieved until the final ten minutes of practice.

3. Look for antecedent adivities outside the gym that may be followed by an increase in target behavior during practice.

For example, contrary to popular beliet physical activity does not decrease ADHD behavior. In gene rat therefore, a parent should not bring an ADHD child to practice directly from a softball game, after which they will likely be stimulated, or directly from swimming practice, after which they are likely to be fatigued . Fatigue makes ADHD worse. In addition, parents should try not to get into power struggles or arguments with the gymnast on the way to practice, as this will predispose the child to argumentativeness and oppositionalism in the gym.

6. Try to showcase the gymnast. One ADHD gymnast glittered at promotional shows because he was able to do a flip that others could not. The audience "oohed and aahed/' which greatly enhanced the gymnast's self-esteem.

7. Provide structure. ADHD children respond best to routine, and the best coach for an ADHD gymnast is one who is very organized and structured, and whose workouts go as plmmed. In addition, the coach should review with the gymnast what is expected of them each time they line up for each apparatus.

8. "Be a slot machine for praise." ADHD children are in constant need of reward and praise. When a child follows the rules, heap on the praise.

9. Ad, don't yacko Avoid "stepping into the arena" and engaging in debate with an ADHD child. You'll never "win." Either praise, withhold a point, or give a time-out.

10. Look for wel(ome behaviors and (ount on unwel(ome behaviors.

ADHD children have bad days and good days, just like the rest of us .•

References: 1. Silvel~ MD. LB; Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.

A Clinical Guide to Diagnosis and Treatment; American Psychiatric Press (1992)

2. Ward, R. and Purvis, P.; ADHD Report The Guilford Press Vol. Five, Number Four, August 1997 3. Friedman and Kaplan; Comprehensive Textbook of Psychiatry Volume One, Sixth Edition (Williams & Wilkins, 1995)

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Ameri(an Cup Qualifier I Ameri(an Cup Qualifier II Visa Ameri(an Cup Finals

i Orlando, Florida

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October 20, 2000

Pontia( International Team Championships

November 10-11 , 2000 : December 16 i December 17

: November 18

INVITATIONAL LISTING ALABAMA Evenl Nome · Sporls Xlreme Invilotionol Evenl Sile . Sporls Xlreme Evenl Slorl Dole· 2/12/00 Club Nome· Sporls Xlreme P.o. Box 850787 Mobile, Alabama 36685 Phone · (334)639·0099 Fox· (334)639·0266 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Evenl Nome · Rockel Cily Blosl·OII Evenl Sile . Rockel Cily Gymnoslics Cenler Evenl Slort Dole· 2/ 25/ 00 Club Nome· Rockel Cily Gymnoslics Cenler 1405·A Weolherly Plaza Hunlsville, Alabama 35803 Phone· (256)881 ·3011 Fox· (256)881 ·3011 Women levels· 45 67 9 10 PO

ARIZONA Evenl Nome · Fieslo 80wl 26 Evenl Sile . PE Wesl Gym Evenl Slarl Dole· 2/ 3/ 00 Club Nome · Deserllighls Gymnastics 6175 W. Delroil Chandler, Arizona 85226 Phone · (480)940-4041 Fox · (480)705·9350 Women levels-4 5 6 7 910 PO

CALIFORNIA Evenl Nome · IN House Dual Evenl Sile . leading Edge Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole· 12/ 10/ 99 Club Nome· leading Edge Gymnoslics 487 5 Dawson Drive Camarillo, California 93010 Phone· (B05)482·1187 Fox· (805)480·9400 Women levels · 7 PO Evenl Nome · In House Meel Dual Evenl Sile . leading Edge Gymnoslics Evenl SIorl Dole · 12/ 29/ 99 Club Nome · leading Edge Gymnoslics 487 5 Dawson Drive Camarillo, California 93010 Phone · (805)482·1187 Fox· (805)480·9400 Women levels· 7 9 PO Evenl Nome· High Tech Invile Evenl Sile . Technique Gymnoslics Evenl Slarl Dole · 1/ 8/ 00 Club Nome · Technique Gymnoslics 11345 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova, California 95742 Phone· (916)635-7900 Fox· (916)635·4940 Mens levels· 1 2 3 4 6 7 EO Evenl Nome · Nolionollnvilolionol Evenl Sile . Nolionol Gymnoslics Training Evenl Slorl Dole · 1/ 22/ 00 Club Nome· NOlionol Gymnoslics Training 4 Journey, Aliso Viejo, California 92656 Phone· (714)831 ·7300 Fox· (714)831 ·6722 Women levels· 7 9 10 PO Evenl Nome · 2000 Space Jam Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Vacaville Gymnoslics Evenl SIorl Dole · 1/ 29/ 00 Club Nome · Vacaville Gymnoslics 331 Main Slreel #8 Vacaville, California 95688 Phone · (707)449·6073 Fox· (707)449·6188 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 8 Evenl Nome· High Tech Spring Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Technique Gymnastics Evenl Slarl Dole · 1/ 29/ 00 Club Nome· Technique Gymnoslics 11345 Folsom Blvd Rancho Cordova, California 95742 Phone · (916)635·7900 Fox· (916)635-4940 Women levels· 4 5678910 EO PO

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Evenl Nome· Son Diego Classic 2000 Evenl Sile . Balboa Park Activily Cenler Evenl Slort Dole · 2/4/00 Club Nome · Poway Gymnoslics 12850 8rookprinler Place Poway, California 92064 Phone · 1858)748·1716 Fox· (858)748·1716 Women levels · 5 6 7 8 910 EC

Evenl Nome· Hawaiian Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Precision Gymnoslics Evenl Slarl Dole· 4/22/00 Club Nome · Precision Gymnoslics 9518 91h SI. B Rancho Cucamonga, California 91730 Phone · (909)483-8161 Fox· (909)466-7547 Women levels· 5 6 PO

Evenl Nome · UGC Championships Evenl Sile . Park Avenue Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole· 12/ 17/99 Club Nome · Park Avenue Gymnoslics 12239 SW 53rd Slreel Cooper City, Florida 33330 Phone · (954)434·0099 Fox· (954)434·0156 Women levels -4 5 6

Evenl Nome· Son Diego Classic 2000 Evenl Sile . Bolbou Park Activily Cenler Evenl Slarl Dole· 2/ 4/ 00 Club Nome · Poway Gymnoslics 12850 Brookprinler Place Poway, California 92064 Phone· (619)748·1716 Fox· (619)748·1716 Mens levels· 1 2 3 4 6 7 EO

Evenl Nome · Slars & Slripes lnvile Evenl Sile . Wesl Coosl Slars & Slripes Gymnoslics Evenl Slort Dole · 5/ 21 / 00 Club Nome · Wesl Coosl Slors & Slripes Gymnoslics 220 NBingham #104 Son Marcos, California 92069 Phone· (760)744·8390 Fox· (760)744·0612 Women levels· 5 6 PO

Evenl Nome · American Twisler Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Broward Counly Convenlion Cenler Evenl Slorl Dole · 1/6/ 00 Club Nome · American Twislers Gymnastics 2100 NW 33rd Slreel Pompano Beach, Florida 33069 Phone· (954)972-4947 Fox· (954)755·1 750 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EC EO PO

Evenl Nome· Fallbrook Team Challenge Evenl Sile . Fallbrook Gymnoslic Club Evenl Slorl Dole· 2/ 6/ 00 Club Nome · Fallbrook Gymnoslic Club 3421nduslriol Way, Sle 103 Fallbrook, California 92028 Phone· (760)728·8582 Women levels -4 5 6 PO Evenl Nome · Winler Oplionollnvilolionol Evenl Sile . SonIa Cruz Gymnoslics Cenler, Inc. Evenl Slarl Dole · 2/ 6/ 00 Club Nome· SonIa Cruz Gymnastics Cenler, Inc. 2750 "B" Soquel Avenue SonIa Cruz, California 95062 Phone · (831 )462·0655 Fox· (831 )458·1235 Women levels ·7 B910 PO Evenl Nome · 1Olh Annual Winler Open Evenl Sile . California Sporls Cenler Evenl Slorl Dole · 2/ 19/ 00 Club Nome· California Sporls Cenler 3800 Blackford Ave., Sle. C Son Jose, California 95117 Phone· (408)246·7795 Fox· (40B)246·7797 Women levels·5 6 7 8 9 10 Evenl Nome · Peler Vidmar Mens Gymn. Invilolionol Evenl Sile . UCLA Evenl Slorl Dole· 2/ 24/ 00 Club Nome · Broadway Gymnoslics School, Inc. 1657·121h Slreel SonIa Monico, California 90404 Phone · (310)450·0012 Fox · (310)450·6412 Mens levels . 1 2 3 4 6 Evenl Nome · Reach For The SIors Invilolionol 2000 Evenl Sile . GymSIars Gymnastics, Inc. Evenl Slorl Dole · 2/ 26/ 00 Club Nome· GymSlars Gymnoslics, Inc. 1740 W. Hammer lone Slocklon, California 95209 Phone· (209)957-1919 Fox· (209)951 ·2785 Women levels ·7 8 9 PO Evenl Nome · Beach Bum Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Vacaville Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole· 4/ 9/ 00 Club Nome · Vacaville Gymnoslics 331 Main SIreel #8 Vacaville, California 95688 Phone · (707)449·6073 Fox · (707)449·6188 Women levels ·4 5 6 Evenl Nome · Fallbrook Spring Classic Evenl Sile . Fallbrook Gymnoslic Club Evenl SIorl Dole· 4/ 16/ 00 Club Nome · Fallbrook Gymnastic Club 342 Induslriol Way, SIe 103 Fallbrook, California 92028 Phone · (760)728·8582 Women levels· 4 5 6 PO

Evenl Nome· Magical Classic Evenl Sile . Orange Counly Covenl Evenl Slorl Dole · 2/ 18/ 00 Club Nome· Brown's Gymnoslics Cenlral 740 Oronge Avenue Altomonle Springs, Florida 32714 Phone· (407)869·8744 Fox· (407)B69·0774 Women levels-4 5 6 7 8 910 EO

COLORADO Evenl Nome· Mounloin Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Mounloin Gymnoslics Evenl SIarl Dole · 1/22/ 00 Club Nome · Mounloin Gymnoslics 419 Eosl SIuorl ForI Collins, Colorado 80525 Phone· (970)482·311 B Fox · (970)493-4095 Women levels · 7 9 10 PO

GEORGIA Evenl Nome· Holiday Kickoll Evenl Sile . Georgia Gymnastics Academy, Inc. Evenl Slort Dole· 11 / 20/ 99 Club Nome · Georgia Gymnoslics Academy, Inc. 98 Patterson Rood lawrenceville, Georgia 30244 Phone · {770)962· 5867 Fox· {770)963-3443 Women levels· 4 5 6 PO

Evenl Nome · Colorado Classic Evenl Sile . Mounloin Gymnoslics Evenl SIorl Dole · 2/ 18/ 00 Club Nome· Mounloin Gymnastics 419 Eosl Sluorl ForI Collins, Colorado 80525 Phone · (970)482·3118 Fox· (970)493-4095 Women levels· 7 9 10 PO

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Evenl Nome· Allonlo Crown Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Gwinnett Civic Or Evenl Slorl Dole · 1/ 14/ 00 Club Nome· Gwinnett Gymnoslics Cenler 927 Killion Hill Rood lilburn, Georgia 30047 Phone· {770)921 ·5630 Fox· {770)921 ·5111 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO

Evenl Nome · 51 Polricks In vila lion aI Evenl Sile . Universily of Bridgeporl/Wheeler Evenl Slort Dole · 3/ 16/ 00 Club Nome · New Era Gymnoslics 1180 Sherman Ave. Hamden, Connecticul 06514 Phone· (203)281 ·1826 Fox· (203)407·1533 Women levels· 4567910

Evenl Nome· Spring Fling 2000 Evenl Sile . Cartersville Rec. Twislers Evenl SIorl Dole · 2/ 25/ 00 Club Nome · Corlersville Rec. Twislers P.O. 80x 1390 Corlersville, Georgia 30120 Phone· {770)387-5629 Fox· {770)387-7415 Women levels · 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EC EO PO

DELAWARE Evenl Nome · Thanksgiving Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Gymnastics Unlimiled, Inc. of Dover Evenl SIorl Dole· 11 / 21 / 99 Club Nome · Gymnoslics Unlimiled, Inc. of Dover 550 Olis Dr. Dover, Delaware 19901 Phone· (302)672-9390 Fox· (302)284·2303 Women levels· 4 5 6 PO Evenl Nome · Be My Volenline In vila lion aI Evenl Sile . Gymnoslics Unlimiled, Inc. of Dover Evenl Slorl Dole · 2/ 13/ 00 Club Nome· Gymnoslics Unlimiled, Inc. of Dover 550 Olis Dr. Dover, Delaware 19901 Phone· (302)672-9390 Fox· (302)284·2303 Women levels ·4 5 6 PO

FLORIDA Evenl Nome · Carnival Cruise Classic Evenl Sile . Pork Avenue Gymnoslics Evenl Slort Dole· 12/ 9/ 99 Club Nome· Pork Avenue Gymnoslics 12239 SW 53rd Slreel Cooper Cily, Florida 33330 Phone· (954)434·0099 Fox· (954)434·0156 Women levels· 7 9 10 PO

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Evenl Nome· Winler Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Georgia Gymnoslics Academy, Inc. Evenl SIort Dole · 2/ 26/ 00 Club Nome · Georgia Gymnoslics Academy, Inc. 98 PoHerson Rood lawrenceville, Georgia 30244 Phone · {770)962·5867 Fox· (770)963-3443 Women levels · 4 5 6 7 910 PO Evenl Nome· March Madness Evenl Sile . Cobb Challengers Evenl Slorl Dole· 3/ 10/ 00 Club Nome· Cobb Challengers 542 Fairground SIreel Marietta, Georgia 30060 Phone· (770)528·8477 Fox· {770)528·8479 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO Evenl Nome· Cobb Men's Challenge Evenl Sile . Cobb Challengers Evenl Slorl Dole· 3/ 17/ 00 Club Nome · Cobb Challengers 542 Fairground SIreel MorieHo, Georgia 30060

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HAWAII Evenl Nome· 241h Annual Aloha Gymfesl Evenl Sile . Kailua High School Evenl Slort Dole· 1/14/ 00 Club Nome· Kokokohi Gymnoslics Team P.O. Box 1247 Kailua, Hawaii 96734 Phone· (80B)235·6B66 Fox· (808)235·6866 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 EC EO

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Evenl Nome · Kuuipo Classic Evenl Sile . RainbowGymnoslics Academy Evenl Slarl Dole · 2/ 19/ 00 Club Nome· Rainbow Gymnoslics Academy 98·023 Hekoho Slreel #7 Aieo, Hawaii 96701 Phone · (808)488·7030 Fox · (808)488·7030 Women levels· 4 5 6 7 910

IOWA Evenl Nome · Jingle Bellinvilolionol Evenl Sile . Cedar Rapids Associolion Of Gymnoslics Evenl510rl Oole · 12/ 4/ 99 Club Nome· Cedar Rapids Associolion Of Gymnoslics 925 Boyson Courl Hiowolho, Iowa 52233 Phone· (319)393-4345 Fox· (319)396·1235 Women Levels ·4 5 6 7 9 10 PO

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IDAHO Evenl Nome· Holiday Classic Evenl Sile . Wings Cenler Evenl Slarl Dole· 12/ 10/ 99 Club Nome· Wings Cenler 1875 Cenlury Way Boise, Idaho B3709 Phone· (20B)376·3641 Fox· (208)376·3646 Women levels·5 6 7 8 9 10 EO PO Evenl Nome · Holiday Classic Evenl Site· Wings Cenler Evenl Slort Dole· 12/ 10/ 99 Club Nome· Wings Cenler 1875 Cenlury Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone· (208)376·3641 Fox· (208)376·3646 Mens levels· 1 2 3 4 6 7 EO Evenl Nome· Challenge Cup Evenl Sile . Wings Cenler Evenl Slarl Dole· 1/ 14/ 00 Club Nome· Wings Cenler 187Henlury Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone· (208)376·3641 Fox· (208)376·3646 Mens levels· 1 2 3 4 6 7 EO Evenl Nome · Challenge Cup Evenl Sile . Wings Cenler Evenl Slorl Dole· 1/14/ 00 Club Nome · Wings Cenler 1875 Cenlury Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone· (208)376·3641 Fox· (208)376·3646 Women levels·5 6 7 8 910 EO PO Evenl Nome· Sweelheort Invilolionol Evenl Sile . Wings Cenler Evenl SIort Dole· 2/ 11/00 Club Nome · Wings Cenler 187Henlury Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone· (208)376·3641 Fox · (208)376·3646 Women levels·5 6 7 8 9 10 EO PO

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INVITATIONAL LISTING Event Nome· Nighthawk Open Event Site· Wings Center Event Start Dote · 2/ 26/ 00 Club Nome· Wings Center 1875 Century Way Boise, Idaho 83709 Phone· (208)376·3641 Fox· (208)376·3646 Women Levels· 2 3 4 5 6 7 EO PO

INDIANA Event Nome· Acros Riverboot Classic Event Site· ACROS Gymnastics, Fun &Fitness Event Start Dote· 1/ 15/00 Club Nome· ACROS Gymnastics, Fun &Fitness 333 CNorth Plaza East Blvd Evansville, Indiana 47715 Phone· (812)476·5999 Fox· (812)476·0997 Women Levels · PO Event Nome· Circle of Stars Invitationol Event Site· Hamilton Southeastern High School Event Start Dote· 2/5/00 Club Nome· DeVeau's School of Gymnastics 9032 Technology Dr. Fishers, Indiana 46038 Phone · (317)849·7744 Fox· (317)846-4535 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Mens Levels· 1 2 3 4 6 7 Event Nome· Porter Co Gymnasitics Challenge Event Site· Horizon Gymnastics Center Event Start Dote· 2/5/00 Club Nome· Horizon Gymnastics Center 1254 Horse Prairie Avenue Valparaiso, Indiana 46385 Phone· (219)477·6542 Women Levels· 5 6 PO Event Nome · 8th Indy Classic Men's Invitational Event Site· Indy School of Gymnastics Event Start Dote· 3/3/ 00 Club Nome· Indy School of Gymnastics 8108 Woodland Drive Indianapolis, Indio no 46278 Phone· (317)872-5948 Fox· (317)872-8834 MensLevels · 123 4 67

KENTUCKY Event Nome· Champion's Derby Classic Event Site· Commonwealth Convention Ctr Event Stort Dote· 3/ 10/00 Club Nome· Champion Gymnastics

3310 Ru<kriegel Pkwy Louisville, Kentucky 40299 Phone · (502)267-5560 Fox· (502)267·9305 Women Levels· 456791 0 PO

MICHIGAN Event Nome· Holidoy Jam Event Site · East Kentwood High School Event Start Dote · 12/ 11 / 99 Club Nome· River City Gymnastics 4525 Stouffer SE Kenh'lOod, Michigan 49508 Phone· (616)455·7011 Women Levels· 5 6 7 8 910 PO Event Nome· Four Star Gymnastic Challenge Event Site· Macomb Community College Event Start Dote· 1/21/00 Club Nome · Artistic Gymnastics Academy 29925 Grosbeck Roseville, Michigon 48066 Phone· (810)776·6678 Fox· (810)776·2896 Women Levels· 5 6 7 910 PO

MINNESOTA Event Nome· Peppermint Twist Event Site· Concardio College Event Start Dote· 12/3/99 Club Nome· Twin City Twisters 9001 123rd Avenue North Champlin, Minnesoto 55316 Phone· (612)421·3046 Fox· (612)421·1448 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO Event Nome· Granite City Gymnastic Classic IV Event Site · Apollo High School Event Start Dote· 1/8/00 Club Nome · North Crest Gymnostics &Dance 228 North Highway #10 SI. Cloud, Minnesota 56304 Phone ·1320)251·3416 Fox· (320)251·7533 Women Levels· 5 6 7 910 PO

MISSOURI Event Nome· Barron Gymnastics Invitotional Event Site· Barron Gymnastics Event Start Dote· 11/18/ 99 Club Nome· Barron Gymnastics 5411 Jedmed Court St Louis, Missouri 63129 Phone· (314)892-6909 Fox· (314)892·6906 Women Levels· 5 6 7 910 PO

Event Nome· St Louis Invitational Event Site· Washington University Event Stort Dote· 12/ 10/ 99 Club Nome· SI. Louis Gymnostic Centre 315 West Pacific Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 Phone· (314)968·9494 Fox· (314)968·9346 Women Levels· 5 6 7 9 10 PO Event Nome· St Louis Invitational Event Site· Washington University Event Slarl Oale . 12/ 10/99 Club Nome· SI. Louis Gymnastic Centre 315 West Pacific Webster Groves, Missouri 63119 Phone· (314)968·9494 Fox· (314)968·9346 Mens Levels· 123467 Event Nome· SI. Louis Spirits Invitational Event Site· SI. Louis Spirits Event Start Dote· 12/ 18/ 99 Club Nome · St. Louis Spirits 12975 Mourer Industrial Drive Sunset Hills, Missouri 63127 Phone· (314)843-3322 Women Levels· 5 6 7 8 9 10

NORTH CAROLINA Event Nome· Foothills New Yeor's Invitotionol Event Site· Foothills Gymnastics Event Start Dote· 1/15/ 00 Club Nome· Foothills Gymnostics 915 29th Ave NE Hickory, North Carolina 28601 Phone· (828)328·3794 Fox· (828)328·3828 Women Levels· 4 567910 Event Nome· Winter Invite Event Site· Clemmer School of Gymnastics and Dance Event Start Dote· 3/11/00 Club Nome· Clemmer School of Gymnostics and Dance 10420 Southern Loop Blvd.

Pineville, North Carolina 28134 Phone· (704)583-9998 Fox· (704)553·7026 Women Levels· 7 9 10 PO

NEBRASKA Event Nome· Premier Invitational Event Site· Premier Gymnastics Event Start Dote · 1/28/ 00 Club Nome· Premier Gymnastics 6124 North 99th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68134 Phone · (402)571·6630

Fox · (402)571 ·9522 Women Levels · 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 PO

NEW JERSEY Event Nome· Flyers Festival 1999 Event Site· Flyers Gymnastics Academy, Inc. Event Start Dote· 12/ 19/99 Club Nome· Flyers Gymnastics Academy, Inc. 40 North White Horse Pike Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 Phone· (609) 561·7761 Fox· (609)561·7844 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 Event Nome · Bahama Morna Invitational Event Site · Nosssou Marriall Resort Event Start Dote · 1/ 11 / 00 Club Nome· North Stars Gymnastics Academy 2 Chongebridge Rd Montville, New Jersey 07045 Phone· (973)316·2507 Women Levels· 5 6 7 8 910 EC EO Event Nome· NJ Team Championships Event Site· Devlin Gymnastics Event Start Dote· 2/ 12/ 00 Club Nome· Devlin Gymnastics 2351 Route 34 Wall, New Jersey 07719 Phone· (732)223·5020 Fox· (732)528·6480 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO Event Nome· SI. Polly's Meet Event Site· Flyers Gymnastics Academy, Inc. Event Start Dote· 3/18/ 00 Club Nome· Flyers Gymnastics Academy, Inc. 40 North White Horse Pike Hammonton, New Jersey 08037 Phone· (609)561·7761 Fox· (609)561·7844 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 8 9

NEW YORK Event Nome· Autumn Classic Event Site· Shaker High School Event Start Dote· 11/20/ 99 Club Nome · World Closs Gymnastics Academy 630 Columbia Street Extension Latham, New York 12110 Phone· (518)785·3481 Fox· (518)785·3481 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO Event Nome· lilac Invitotional Event Site· ESL Sports Centre Event Start Dote· 5/ 13/ 00 Club Nome· Penev's Eastside Gymnostics 1776 East Avenue Rochester

Rochester, New York 146 10 Phone · (716)271 ·3517 Fox· (716)271 ·7485 Women Levels· 5 6 7 910 PO

OKLAHOMA Event Nome· Tulso World Invitational Event Site· Tulsa World of Gymnastics Event Start Dote· 1/ 14/ 00 Club Nome· Tulsa World of Gymnastics 7020 E38Th Street Tulsa, Oklahoma 74145 Phone · (918)664·8683 Fox· (918)664·7881 Women Levels · 4 5 67910

OREGON Event Nome· Winter Inv. Event Site · Gym·Nestltd.

Event Start Dote· 2/12/00 Club Nome· Gym·Nestltd.

1414 SE 18Th Ave #100 Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Phone· (503)640·6378 Fox· (503)640·1029 Women Levels· 7 9 10 Event Nome· Emerald TeamChallenge Event Site· Lone Community College Event Start Dote· 3/10/00 Club Nome· Notional Academy of Artistic Gymnastics 869 Shelly Springfield, Oregon 97477 Phone· (541 )744·2002 Fox· (541 )48 5·2322 Women Levels· 4 5 6 7 910 PO Event Nome· Shamrock Inv. Event Site· Gym·Nest Ltd. Event Start Dote · 3/1 1/ 00 Club Nome· Gym·Nestltd.

1414 SE 18Th Ave #100 Hillsboro, Oregon 97123 Phone · (503)640·6378 Fox · (503)640·1029 Women Levels· 5 6 7 9 10

PENNSYlVANIA Event Nome · Lake Effect Storm Invitational Event Site· Lake Effect Gymnastics School Event Start Dote· 12/ 3/ 99 Club Nome· Loke Effect Gymnastics School 6813 West Ridge Rood Fairview, Pennsylvania 16415 Phone· (814)474·1835 Fox · (814)474·1024 Women Levels· 5 6 PO

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INVITATIONAL JLISTING PENNSYlVANIA Evenl Nome - lebonon Clossic Evenl Sile - lebonon YMCA Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole - 12/11/99 (Iub Nome - lebonon YMCA Gymnoslics lebonon YMCA lebonon, Pennsylvonio 17046 Phone - (717)273-2691 Fox - (717)273-6752 Women levels -5 6 7 9 10 PO Evenl Nome - Porkelle Invilolionol 2000 Evenl Site - Porkelles NOlionol Gymnoslics (enler Evenl Slort Dole - 1/28/00 Club Nome - PorkeHes Nolionol Gymnoslics (enler 401 Mortin lUlher King Drive Allenlown, Pennsylvonio 18102 Phone - (610)433-0011 Fox -(610)433-8948 Women levels -4 5 6 7 8 9 10 E( EO Evenl Nome - Brion Bobcock Memoriol Invilolionol 2000 Evenl Sile - Porkelles NOlionol Gymnoslics Evenl Slort Dole - 2/ 4/ 00 (Iub Nome - Porkelles Nolionol Gymnoslics (enler 401 Morlin lUlher King Drive Allenlown, Pennsylvonio 18102 Phone - (610)433-0011 Fox - (610)433-8948 Mens levels - 1 2 3 4 6 7 EO

VIRGINIA Evenl Nome - GMS Invilolionol Evenl Sile - GMS Gymnoslics Inslilule Evenl Slorl Dole - 12/ 4/ 99 Club Nome -GMS Gymnoslics Inslilule 7228 New Morkel (ourt Monossos, Virginio 22110 Phone - (703)369-7800 Fox -17031361 -1906 Women levels -45679 10 PO

Evenl Nome -Yulelide Invilolionol Evenl Sile - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics Evenl Slort Dole - 12/4/99 (Iub Nome - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics 912 AProfessionol Ploce (hesopeoke, Virginio 23320 Phone -{7 57)547 -0169 Fox - (757)436-2724 Women levels- 4 5 6 7 910 PO

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Evenl Nome -61h Annuol Girls Beoch Meel Evenl Sile - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole - 1/ 14/ 00 (Iub Nome - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics 912 AProfessionol Ploce (hesopeoke, Virginio 23320 Phone - (757)547-0169 Fox - (757)436-2724 Women levels- 4 5 6 7 9 10 PO Evenl Nome -GMS Invilolionol Evenl Sile - GMS Gymnoslics Inslilule Evenl Slort Dole - 1/15/ 00 Club Nome - GMS Gymnoslics Inslitule 7228 New Morkel (ourl Monossos, Virginio 221 10 Phone -(703)369-7800 Fox -(703)361 -1906 Women levels- 4 5 6 7 9 10 PO Evenl Nome -GMS Invilolionol Evenl Sile - GMS Gymnoslics Inslilule Evenl Slorl Dole - 2/5/00 (Iub Nome - GMS Gymnoslics Inslilule 7228 New Morkel (ourl Monossos, Virginio 22110 Phone - 17031369-7800 Fox - 17031361-1906 Women levels- 4 5 6 7 910 PO Evenl Nome -Sweelheort Invilolionol Evenl Sile - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics Evenl Slorl Dole - 2/11 / 00 (Iub Nome - Oceon Tumblers Gymnoslics 912 AProfessionol Ploce (hesopeoke, Virginio 23320

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Technique magazine will regularly list Member Club invitationals by state in order to help coaches schedule their teams in competitions. When you apply and pay for a sanction with USA Gymnastics, your invitational will automatically be included in the listing. Remember, only USA Gymnastics Member Clubs are eligible for the invitational listing.

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Gymnasts may be nominated as an individual or a team. Inorder to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Aperiod of five years post competition • Has been on Olympic, Pan American, World University Gomes or World Championships team member • Has been a Notional Champion recognized by the National Governing Body (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has been a Notional Collegiate Champion Please continue the application with the following information: l. Dote of birth 2. If deceased, dote of death and copy of obituary (if possible). Also, please list family name(s) and address(es).

3. Gymnastics club(s) or school(s) where athlete trained.

Please include the number of years trained and the coach(es) with whom the athlete trained in each program.

4. Athlete's competitive history in chronological order (with dotes and titles). Please include the following items: • highlight the outstanding competitive accomplishments of individual • attach complete competitive records, if possible • include information such as national championships won, listing specific events and/ or all-around • list international competitive records, listing any events or all-around championships won • list any honors awarded to the athlete 5. Any additional information about this individual

Coaches may be nominated either as individuals or as members of a coaching partnership. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Has fiheen years experience as a coach • Has been consistently successful in Notional Collegiate Championships • Has coached one or more athletes who have been members of notional teams (international, senior or junior) recognized by the NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has coached Notional or Collegiate Champions • Has coached on NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) recognized international team Please continue the application with the following information: l. Number of years in coaching 2. Coaching positions held (i.e., club(s), collegiate, organization, or school) and what years coached at these locations 3. Gymnasts and coaches (Le., Olympians, notional champions, conference champions, elites, outstanding coaches, etc.) developed by nominee 4. National Team coaching positions held by nominee (please include dotes) 5. Additional information about the nominee's career in coaching (Le., background as an athlete, honors, publications, contributions to the gymnastics field, records, etc.)

6. list of names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might odd to the information you listed here on behalf of this nominee

Nominations for the Closs of 2001 Hall of Fame must be completed and copies sent by June 1, 2000, to both of the individuals listed at right.

Nominations received alter that date will not be considered.

Carolyn Bowers, Chairman Hall of Fame Selection Committee 1315 Bourgagne Ave. Bowling Green, OH 43402

NOMINATIONS FOR CONTRIBUTOR

I criteria n order to be considered, the following eligibility is used as a guideline: •

Has a minimum of twenty years of service • Has served significantly on notional committees • Holds notional and "brevet" credentials as a judge frequently judging at notional and international meets • Invented devises that advance the technical performance of gymnastics elements or promoted a safe gymnastics environment • Has written or contributed to significant gymnastics books, monograms, and articles • Has produced research advancing the sport Please continue the application with the follOWing information: l. list significant ways in which this nominee has contributed to the gymnastics field: • Notional committees (years and offices held) • Regional and state service (years and offices held) • Books or articles published • Development of significant ideas which have benefited the gymnastics community • Judging service and major assignments (Olympic, World Championships, international &/or notional competitions) • Service to the gymnastics community (volunteer contributions not covered above) 2. Was this nominee a competitor in gymnastics? If so, list background, years and results.

3. Was this nominee a gymnastics coach? If so, list years and achievements.

4. list additional information (i.e., honors received, gymnastics recognition, etc.).

5. list names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might odd to the information listed here on behalf of the nominee.

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Boys' Gymnastics Coaches Are you looking for a change of pace or looking to begin a new career? The Men's Program Coaches Referral Service may be able to assist you with finding employment. We have compiled a list of clubs that are in need of boys' gymnastics coaches. If you are interested in a position coaching boys' gymnastics, you should call Lisa Bibler at USA Gymnastics, 317/2375050, ext. 264, and request the list to be mailed or faxed to you. There is no charge for this service and all names are kept confidential.

Did you notice GYMNASTICS received some great PR in the September 1999 issue of Parents magazine on page 46?

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At the requ est and expense of the Salvadoran Gymnastics Federation, Jon Culbertson traveled to El their newto Ngive ational Complex Judges near Salvador a JOSports and National San Salvador. "The course was a first for their country," said Culbertson. "Both gymnasts and coaches took the judges course and they did quite well. They know their gymnastics!" Culbertson added, "The sports facility in this small country is first rate, especially considering how recently they have entered the sports scene. Executive Director Enri que Trabinino is eager to entertain more visitors and get involved with some club exchanges."

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I. ROLL CALL Commenced: 11:00 a.m.

Chairman Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII WPD EPM

Roe Kreutzer David McCreary Brad Loan (absent) Russ Ward James Chudy Mary Lee Tracy Tony Retrossi Gary Anderson (absent) Ray Gnat Kathy Kelly Gary Warren

II. ELITE PROGRAM Recommendation that the Mee t Director for Challenge and Classics Meets ca n determine if com petition numbers will be used . It will be the financial responsibility of the Meet Director should they elect to use them. If the competitions are televised, the decision wi ll be made by the national office.

Motion-Tony Retrossi Second-David McCreary PASSED

III. ELITE TESTING PROGRAM Uneven Bars-Committee discussed the inclusion of the back stalder or front stalder (Endo) circle and stopping the bar routine. The committee requested that they reconvene on the subject in late October.

The committee discussed dates for the Regional Elite Training Camps and staff assignments. Kathy Kelly will check staff ava ilability and make arrangements for their travel into regions.

Call completed at 12:00

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National Elite Testing PrograDl Manual

Under the direction of the Notional Coaching Stoff and the Elite Program Committee, USA Gymnastics has produced this developmental program to assist our elite coaches in the training and preparation of our athletes.

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National TOP Testing Video

The video covers all of the "Skills Testing" items that are required for Notional TOP Testing. This video DOES NOT include the "Physical Abilities Test" items. Running time of the video is 40 minutes. #1121 _........... _...................................$15

• Athlete and Coach Burnout • Prevention of Over Training

"The Athlete WeI/ness Book is a valuable text meant to enhance the effectiveness of teachers, coaches, parents, administrators and health care providers in their work with athletes of all levels." reports USA Gymnastics President Bob Colarossi. Dr. larry Nassar, coordinator of Medical Services for USA Gymnastics, provides the following review of the text in the Forward of the book. "This is the first edition of a text that is a landmark publication. No other national governing body of a sport has provided the sports community with this quality of information ...AII of the authors have done an outstanding job in providing the gymnastics population with an easily read text covering important health related topics ... 1 am confident it will become one of your most well-read references on athlete well ness issues."

Edited by Olympian and Athlete Wellness Program developer, Nancy Thies Marshall, the book is co-authored by nine experts on the chapter topics. Authors include Alison Arnold, Ph.D., Gloria Balague, Ph.D., Dan Benardot, Ph.D., Joan Duda, Ph.D., Suzanne Hecht, M.D., lene larsen, Ph.D., Aurelia Nattiv, M.D., William Sands, Ph.D., and Marilyn Strawbridge, Ph.D. While the book is written primarily for the professional gymnastics community, messages to coaches, parents and athletes are included with each topic as well as quotes from former National Team members, Olympians and World Championship team members. It can be ordered by contacting USA Gymnastics at 1-800-345-4719.

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National TOP Manual

The 1999 Notional TOP Manual will toke you through the Talent Opportunity Program from beginning to end exploining in detail the Regional Physical Abilities Testing items and the Notional Gymnastics Skills Test items. The new Manual now contains all of the text thus eliminating the need to cross reference to the Notional Elite Testing Text . #1120 ....................................................$10

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Since so many of the steps involved in opening a gymnastics school are intertwined, we suggest you read through this entire booklet first before you get started.

1998; Loree Galimore; 82pp #3607 ............................................. _$15.00

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1991 Swedish Team Gymnasti(s E"ent

This video shows examples of TeamGymn competition including Group Jump and Group Floor. Most of the groups are girlsquads. NOTE: the rules for these competitions differ somewhat than that suggested for use in the U.S., but the tape should be of assistance to coaches and choreographers who are new to TeamGymn activities. Running time: 2hr. #2609 ................................... $15.00

1998 Texas Slate GymFest Opening &.

Group Performam:es

The event began with a march-in and introduction of all the athletes. Each team was represented by its own banner.

Eight teams performed during the day, comprising 160 participants. Before the Awards Ceremony, there was a 30 minute Texas fun dance to "God Bless Texas," this was a fun way to bring all the clubs together. During the Awards Ceremony, each club was brought before the audience to receive its special team trophy as well as individual trophies.

Running time: 45 minutes #2603 .................................. $15.95

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Senior Competition-this video covers nearly all of the routines. This competition was also the Women's Pan American Games Trials. Running time 1hr. 56min. #2132 .................................... $15.00

1999 Visa ~merimn Cup

This video contains all of the women's routines from both the preliminary and finals competitions. Running time 2 hr. #2133 ..................................... $15.00

Le"t'el1 Women's Judges' Training Video

Two hours of Level 7 routines, in regular speed and slow motion, to assist the judges and coaches in understanding the proper evaluation of this compulsory/optional level.

Also included is a script of the shorthand, deductions and scores, as evaluated by the Women's Technical Commillee.

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How 10 Train a Fronl Handspring Safely

This video by Tammy Biggs & Dr. Larry Nassar offers the coach many strength and flexibility exercises, as well as leadup drills to safely teach this skill. #2498 .................................. $20.00

Gheza Pozsar's Ballet Bar Training for Gymnasts

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1999Pontia( Inti. Team Championships-Junior

This video contains all of the routines from the Women's competition. The teams were USA, China and Romania.

Running Time: 2 hr.

1999 Pontia( Inti. Team Championships-Senior

This video contains all of the routines from the Women's competition. The teams were USA, China, Romania and Australia. Running Time: 2 hr. #2136 .......................................... $15.00

National TOP T estin9 Video

The video covers all of the "Skills Testing" items that are required for National TOP Testing. This video DOES NOT include the "Physical Abilities Test" items. Running time of the video is 40 minutes. #1121 ........................................ $15.00

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Group PreliIDinaries and Finals

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MEN'S 1991 World Championships

From the World Championships in Lausanne, Switzerland, this video tape contains routines from Competition I, Team Finals, All-Around Finals and the Individual Event Finals. This video tape, taken by camcorder from the stands, includes approximately six hours of competition featuring the top gymnasts from all over the world. #2270 .................................. $24.95

1991 Russian Nalional Championships

Videotaped from the stands in Moscow's OlympicStadium, this video tape includes all sessions of the 1997 Russian National Championships. Video taped sessions include All-Around Preliminary, All-Around Finals and Individual Event Finals. Features such athletes as Alexi Bonderanko, Yuri Kurkov, Evegeni Pogorny and standout junior athlete Egor Grebenkov. Agreat two hour educational video tape! #2271 .................................. $19.95

1998 Visa ~meri(;an Cup

'99 Rhythmic National Group Competition

This two-hour video tape features both the Individual Event and All-Around Finals from the 1998 Visa American Cup in Fort Worth. The 1998 Visa American Cup hosted an incredibly strong men's field. Video includes American's Blaine Wilson, John Roethlisberger, Jay Thornton and Yoichi Tomita along with international athletes such as Alexi Bondarenko, Dimitri Karbanenko, Wei Yang, and Sergi Fedorchenko.

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Junior Competition-this video covers almost all of the routines. This competition was also the Women's Pan American Games Trials. Running time 1hr. 52min.

1999 ~meri(;an Classi(;

All-Around and Event Finals - All routines from the Junior Event Finals and selected routines from the All-Around competition. There are approximately 100 routines shown.

Running Time: 1hour 34 minutes

This video contains all of the Women's routines from this competition.

Running time: 28 min.

1999 Li Ning Cup

This video by Tammy Biggs & Dr. Larry Nassar shows how to properly prepare the gymnast for skills such as front handsprings and leaps by training the gymnast to perform an efficient and dynamic leg swing. leg flexibility and strengthening drills are also included.

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Gheza Pozsar created this tape which demonstrotes a Ballet Bar training session designed especially for gymnasts. This tape was requested by the National Team Coaches as a guideline for training gymnasts.

Running Time: 16 minutes

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This video has several examples of different kinds of General Gymnastics displays-for those who have small groups to groups with several hundred participants. The video has a "voice over" description of the activities shown and serves to help answer the question, "What is General Gymnastics?"

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1998 European Championships Junior Women

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USA GYMNASTICS 1999 KAT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (Pre-registration guarantees a KAT workbook and place at the workshop)

USA GYMNASTICS HAS RECENTLY PUBLISHED A NEW KAT WORKBOOK!

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The new 1999 KAT workbook has updates relative to bridges, headstands, stretching, Atlantoaxial instability, new lesson plans and much more! This workbook will be utilized in the upcoming KAT workshops. The new KAT workbook is available for $ 16.00 (includes shipping and handling) to everyone w ho has received their KAT certification. . please cal l Pat Warren at 317-237-5050 ext. 337 or email pwarren@usa-gymnastics.org if you are interested in attending a KAT workshop, hosting a KAT workshop or ordering the NEW KAT W orkbook.

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Members Present Andrea Schmid Maureen Broderick Wendy Hilliard Brooke Bushnell Vanessa Vanderpluym Suzie DiTullio Jan Exner

FIG Technical Committee Technical Committee Chair Vice-chair, Rhythmic Coaches Representative Athlete Representative JOPC, Chair Rhythmic Program Director

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II. SCHEDULE The RPC approved the proposed schedule from the JOPe. April 1-2 Regionals (1-5) April 1-2 Regionals (2-4) AprilS-9 Regionals (3-6) AprilS-9 ZONE 3 (Region 5-6) April 15-16 ZONE 2 (Region 3-4) ZONE 1 (Region 1-2) May 6-7 May 13-14 JO Championships June 3-4 Level 9 Championships June 24-25 East/West East/West July S-9 There has been a schedule change-the Rhythmic Challenge will be held in Colorado Springs on February 5-6. An Invitational Meet will be held in conjunction with the Challenge for optional levels (S-10).

Meet information will be sent to all professional members the first week of December.

The format will remain the same as in 1999. It will be a two-day event.

The athletes will be ranked using the combined scores from both days.

The Challenge will be for current National Team members only. The only exception would be the Junior Division; the competition will have a minimum of four athletes. If a current Junior National Team member does not compete, an invitation will be sent to the next ranked athlete from 1999 National Championships.

IV. FORMAT FOR USA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS The National Team will consist of 16 athletes-eight Seniors and eight Juniors. a. Two Day Event • Day One-All-around competition: Four events, all competitors. All-around results will rank the Na tional Team.

• Day Two-Event Finals, top six Junior and Senior athletes in rank order from Day One. The top twelve athletes from Day One, in the Junior and the • Senior Division, will earn Elite stahlS. Qualification to Na tionals will be through the two qualifying events: East & West Open.

20 Juniors wi ll qualify to Nationals in rank order from the • master list of East/West competitors.

• 20 Seniors will qualify to Na tionals in rank order from the

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Group National Competition Format • One Day Event: all Senior and Junior groups • Qualification to Group Nationals will be through a qualifying event to be held in conjlU1ction with the Level 9 Nationals.

A minimum qualifying score of 16.0 per event is required for any group to advance to Nationals.

• The Na tional Team title will be given to the 1'1 place group, if that group scores an lS.50 or higher per event. The group would then be given the title of Senior Group National Team.

Recommendation: In regards to the National Team Coach Representative, the group will count as (1) athlete. In regards to the Athlete Representative, the team leader will cast one vote. This applies only if a Senior Group has fulfilled the requirements and earned the National Team title.

V. BUDGET CONSIDERATIONS • • •

Athlete Identification Program: A small task force will be working on the new program for release in 2001.

Recommendation to offer an El ite Camp for coaches and athletes sometime after Na tional Championships.

The JO Program recommends the education of coaches as a prime goal using a Coaches Camp or Symposium format.

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master list of East / West competitors.

Ties will be broken using the highest event score. If the tie cannot be broken using this method, both athletes will advance to Nationals.

The 20 athl etes in each division will include exempt National Team members and any petitioned athletes (petitions must be received by 7/ 9/ 00).

The RPC encourages the formation of such an organization; howevel~ it strongly recommends the inclusion of all eligible persons along with the development of a positive and concise set of goals to be defined by the organizing committee.

An investigation into the expansion of the judges selection committee is currently being conducted. The RPC will ask both tl1e men's and women's programs for their procedures and suggestions.

VII. ATHLETES REPRESENTATIVE There has been a question regarding one person holding two different positions within our committee structure. Currently the USAG bylaws allow the same person to hold these two different positions. Our National Coaches representative (RPC) also holds an AAC position (JOPC).

VIII. LEVEL 9, 10 AND ELITE CLARIFICATION Level 10 Juniors that turn Senior in 2000, must qualify to the East / West Open meet through the Level 9 Championships process.

Elite Juniors that turn Senior in 2000, automa tically qualify to the East / West competitions. Current Level 10 and Elite Seniors also automatically qualify to the East / West competitions.

A group that qualifies to the National Championships will earn Level 10 status. If a group scores lS.5 or above on both routines at Nationals, that group will earn Elite stahlS.

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POSITION AVAILABLE USA GYMNASTICS PROPERTIES is seeking a Marketing Manager that will report to the Director of Properties. The quolified opplicant will hove earned a B.s. in Sports Morketing, Morketing, or similar field, hove excellent communication and orgonizotionol skills. The Morketing Manager will oversee all aspects of marketing and promotion with the Nationol Governing Body. Specificolly, this person will manage all event advertising, gymnastics club marketing, ond sponsor promotions. Experience in gymnastics is help· ful, but not required. Applicants should submit resume to USA Gymnostics by November 30, c/ o Director of Properties, 201 South Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indpls., IN 46225, or fax to 317/ 237·5069.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR(S): Coreer mind· ed, dedicated coaches for our exponding recreational ond teom programs. We currently hove two fully equipped locations and a friendly stoff. We provide a comprehensive program in need of coaches who work well with boys, girls, tumbling, and preschool classes. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Full and port-time positions available.

Send references ond resume to: Spectrum Gymnostics Academy, 26 BuHrick Rood, londonderry, NH 03053 or e-mail SGAii@cs.com GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR/DIRECTORS. Great Career Opportunities. Positions availoble for both full time and port time. If you love kids, love gymnostics, ond love to teach in a fun, sofe, positive and caring environment, give us a call. We have b~en teaching gymnastics to kids in NYC for 1Byears ond we are now adding a brand new Northern Westchester facility 45 min. north of NYC. Positions are available in both locations for preschool ond recreational instructors. Excellent salory and benefits. Only highly motivated, enthusiostic, teomployers who wont to moke a positive difference with kids need opply. Coli Jodi levine ot 212-772-7633 or fo x resume to 212-772955B. Jodi's Gym 244 E. B4th SI., NY, NY 1002B. MEN'S PROGRAM DIRECTOR/HEAD COACH. Develop, build, direct and coach boys pre·competitive and competitive gymnastics progrom ot elite level (Closs level 5 and above) for atleost 50 gymnasts competing at local, regional, notional and international levels. Teach, train, demonstrate skills and performance techniques, and coach elite level gymnasts for competitions. Administer progressive skill testing; attend competitions and coaching clin· ics. Coordinote po rent support group. 35 hours per week, Monday to Friday 3 to 9 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. 534,200 per yeor. Must have B.A. or B.S. in Physicol Educotion plus two years experience in the offered position or nvo years experience as a professionol gymnast. Must hove proof of legal authority to work permonently in the U.S. Send two copies of both resume and cover letter to: Illinois Deportment of Employment Security, 401 South State Street, 7 North, Chicogo, Il 60605, Attention: leonord Boksa, Reference No. V-ll-21421-B. An Employer Paid Ad. No Colis.

GREAT LAKES GYMNASTICS CLUB. Is seeking o Pre school Director and recreationol instructor. Our 13,000 sq. It. facility includes a 3000 sq. II. separate pre schoolroom with in ground pit and trampoline. Candidate will be responsible for teaching, educoting stoff, pre school lesson plans, and communication with po rents. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Bonuses will be awarded for mointaining ond increasing enrollmenl. Send resume or contact Brion or Gory a\: GlGC 1900 S. Cedar SI., lonsing, MI 48910 (517)485-4852. Fox (517)485·0019. E-moil ZookB6 1@00l.com

GIRLS TEAM HEAD COACH IN ST. LOUIS: Position now availoble in Ellisville, Mo., a very nice suburb of SI. louis. Excellent opportunity to develop on outstanding girls teom. Part-time positions for team, closses, ond tumbletots are olso ovailable.

Please coli Ken Meyer ot (636)256-44B4. You may send your resume to Ken Meyer, Meyer's Gymnostics, Inc., 16301 Westwoods Business Park Drive, Ellisville, MO 63021.

COACHES NEEDED. Eastern Notional Acodemy is looking for cooches Pompton Ploins and Paromus NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschool and Generol progrom, Teom coaches qualified in choreography and dance at a high level and knowledgeable in the compulsory division and instructors for all programs. ENA is in a perfect locotion for any lifestyle, we are located cent roily between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains. First Aid/ Sofety certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring.

Solary commensurate upon quolificotions ond experience. Contact Rich at 973-835-1665 or fox resume to 973-B35-6225 or e-moil us at ena@ena.com.

Eastern Notional Academy, 210 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. Http://www.eno.com GYMNASTICS UNLIMITED OF MICHIGAN (located in Grondville, Mil is seeking Girl and Boys competitive team ossistant cooches: Girls coach must have level's B-10 coaching experience, with a strong Beom and Floor choreography and dance.

Boy's coach must hove a minimum of 3 years coaching experience and a working knowledge of recreational ond team classes. Please call 616-534-6555 or Fox your resume to 616-534-6193.

HEAD COACH/PRo DIRECTOR: 5 year old established program in a 14,000 sq. It. facility, in the foothills of N.C. Responsibilities will include coordination of progroms for preschoolthru competitive USAG programs. (Very liHle odministrative/ office duties).

GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTORS: Must have motivating teaching skills, be very dependoble, ond posses on enthusiastic aHitude with children. Area has great climate with reasonable cost of living! So lory packoge based on experience and certification. Please send updated resume with solory requirements or call for more information. Foothills Gymnastic Tr. Clr. David or Anno Klossen, 915 29th Ave. NE, Hickory, N.C. 28601. (82B)32B-3794. Fox (828)328-3B2B. E-mail: foothillsgym@sondtech.com GYMNASTICS INSTRUaORS & COMPULSORY / OPTIONAL COACHES WANTED. Jom Hops Gymnastics is seeking enthusiastic and highly motivoted cooches. Must be a teom ployer, hove strong spoMing skills, and DEDICATED to the program as well as the kids. Pleose send resume or call: Dione Assimacopoulos@Jam Hops Gymnastics, 1321 Andover Blvd., Hom lake, MN 55304 Tel (612)413-0647 - Fox (612)413-0920.

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'999·2000 Safety Certification Schecfule

27 Stroudsburg, Pa; 1-5:30 p.m.; course pfl12799pa International Gymnastics Camp; RR 8 Box 8002 local contact: Bruno Klaus 570-629-0244 Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977

LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A BOOK OR ADMISSION TO THE COURSE. Monday, (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard TIme) is the last day registrations will be accepted for courses being conducted the following weekend.

Registrations received after that time or on site will be charged an additional $25.

28 Mukilteo, WA; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course kdl12899wa Gymogine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes 425-513-8700

DECEMBER

Minimum age for Safety Certification is J7!/2 years

19 Rapid City; SO; 6-10 p.m.; course ba 111999sd Just Jymnastics; Instructor: Bill Allen 605-341 -5914

Great Falls, MT; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course wp120599mt Big Sky Gymnastics; local contact: Sandy Bushard 406761-1785; Instructor: Wally Price 406-259-2237

20 Neosho, MO; 1-5 p.m.; course jm 112099mo Tumble Town Midwest; Local contact: Angela Jones 417 -451 -9671; Instructor: Julie Maynard 417-882-5311

lubbock, TX; 1-5 p.m.; course kb120699tx Upside Downers Gym; 117th Street & South Indiana Instructor: Kay Brown 806-637-8670

21 Denver, CO; 1-5 p.m.; course bs112199co To be determined; Instructor: Betsy Sprague 303-341 -4778 21 Eden Prairie, MN; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course es1l2199mn Classic Gymnastics; Instructor: Ed Savoy 512-974-9498 21 Spring, TX; 1-5 p.m.; course rw112199tx 20100 Holzwarth Suite B Local contact: April Meneley 281-52B-6050 Instructor: Russ Ward 281-528-0832

Denver, CO; 1-5 p.m.; course bs01 0900co Gymnastics Plus; local contact: Tim Fry 303-512-0799 Instructor: Betsy Sprague 303-341-4778

21 West 8abylon, NY; 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; course ek0121 OOny; BK Gymnastics Center Instructor: Ed Konopa 516-422-0116

FEBRUARY 19 Nevado City, CA; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course mt021900co Sierra Rising Stars local contact: Kim Pruett 530-478-5961

18 Park City, UT; 2:00-6:00 p.m.; course kh121899ut Black Diamond Gymnastics Instructor: Koty Heddens 435-61 5-1800

27 lOUisville, KY; 1-6 p.m.; course ss022700ky St Xavier High School, Room 119 Instructor: Steve Schoenbaechler 502-495-2501

18 louisville, KY; 1-6 p.m.; course ss 121899ky St. Xavier High School, Room 119 Instructor: Steve Schoenbaechler 502-495-2501

MARCH

19 Mukilteo, WA; 7:30-11:30 a.m.; course kd121999wa Gymagine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes

27 Brockton, MA; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; course sd1l2799ma Spectrum Gymnastics, 949 WChestnut Local contact: Michelle Farley 508-584-6881 Instructor: Steve DiTullio 978-897-8184

lexington, SC; 6-10 p.m.; course kb01 0700sc CGA of lexington Instructor: Kim Boyd 803-561 -9100

16 Van Nuys, CA; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course jl011600ca Junior GyM; Instructor: Jeffrey lulla 818-845-0700

logan, UT; 4-8 p.m.; course qs120499ut Utah State University-HPER Building Instructor: Quin Shannon 435-797-1 494

NOVEMBER

JANUARY 2000

19 Menlo Pork, CA; 9 o.m.-1 p.m.; course mt121999ca Menlo Park Gymnastics Instructor: Michoel Taylor 650-858-3480; 650-325-2883

10 West Babylon, NY; 9:15 a.m.-1:30 p.m.; course ek031 OOOny; BK Gymnastics Center Instructor: Ed Konopa 516-422-0116

MAY louisville, KY, 1-6 p.m.; course ss050799ky St Xavier High School, Room 119 Instructor: Steve Schoenbaechler 502-495-2501

r---------------------------------------------, SAFETY CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIp· PRE·REGISTRATION FORM (Minimum age for Safety Certification is J7l!2 years)

Pro-Member with Current Safety Certification wishing to recertify .......................................................... no charge Pro-Member with Expired or New Safety Certification ............ S 50.00 Instructor Member ................................................................ S 50.00 Non-Member or Associate Member ........................................ S 100.00

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YOU MAY NOT REGISTER FOR A COURSE TO RECERTIFY ANY EARLIER THAN 6 MONTHS PRIOR TO YOUR EXPIRATION DATE.

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Monday, (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) is the last day registrations will be accepted for courses being conducted the . following weekend. Registrations received after that time or on site will be charged an additional $25.

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

• Certification is valid fo r four yeors.

• To achieve Safety Certification, the porticipant must be at least 17Y2 years of age at the time of the course.

Please make checks payable, in full, to USA Gymnastics Safety Certification Mail registration form and payment to:

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USA Gymnastics Member Services Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 U.B'~ Number: 201 South Capitol Avenue GYMNASTICS Indianapolis, IN 46225 PREFERS VISA' LExp. _____________________________________________ 0ate.. _ _ _ / ___ S'Igna ture.. or Fax to 317.692.5212

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R= Rhythmic GG = General Gymnastics

NOTE: Dates and events subject to change or cancellation.

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PAGU Children's Interdub Championships (M/W/Rl Sr. National Teom Training Camp (M) USA Nationol Gym Fest (GG) PAGU Jr. Interdub Chompionships (M/Wl National TOPs Camp (WI

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American Cup Quolifier I World Cup Quolifier (TRI

TBD Sydney, AUS

FEBRUARY 5 4-6 11 -12 11 -12

American Cup Qualifier" Rhythmic Chollenge & Invitational (Rl USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge Re-Ranking (TR Srs.) American Classic & Chollenge (WI Olympic Test Event (TR) Visa American Cup Finals (M/Wl

TBD Sydney, AUS Orlando, FL

International Competition (R) NCAA Chompionships (M)

TBD Iowa City, IA

S-9 13-15 15-16 20-25 2S-30

Level 9/1 0 Regionals (W) NCAA Nationols (WI Level 10 Regionals (W) Sr. Pacific Allionce Championships (M/W/RI Level 9 East/West Championships (WI

TBD TBD

USA Gymnastics Collegiote Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournoment (W)

Various sites Soise, ID Various sites Chrisl Church, NZL East- TBD West- Bortlesville, OK TBD TBD

lB-20 19 26

TBD Colo. Springs, CO las Vegas, NV las Vegas, NV

MARCH 4 31-Aprill

MAY J.O. National Championships (M) J.O. National Chompionships (W) J.O. National Championships, Individuol & Group (R) USOC Olympic Medio Summit (M/W/R) USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee/Board Meetings Moll Tour (M/W/R)

Auslin, TX Lonsing, MI SeaHle, WA Houston, TX Indianapolis, IN TBD

J.O. Optional Coaches Summit (WI Level 9 Championship (Rl J.O. National Team Training Camp (WI U.S. Challenge (WI Rhythmic West Championships (Rl USA Gymnastics National Gym Fest (GG) World Cup Competition - 2 sites (TU I

TBD Houston, TX Colo. Springs, CO TBD W. Bloomfield, MI TBD Canada & U.S.

JUNE 1-4 3-4 16-20 23-25 24-25 TBD TBD

Boston, MA Soston, MA TBD

SEPTEMBER 16-0ctober 1

Olympic Games (M/W/R/TR)

Sydney, AUS

Reese's Gymnastics Cup Post-Olympic Tour (M/W/R/TR/TUI

New Orleans, LA TBD

OCTOBER 20 TBD-TSD 2001 10-11 13-15 17-19 TSD TSD TSD TSD TBD

Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs.) FIG Congress USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee/Soard Meetings Future Stars National Championships (M) Coaches Workshop (MI USA Gymnastics National Gym Fest (GG) PAGU Children's Interdub Championships Jr. Pan American Championships

Richmond, VA Marrakech, MAR Indianapolis, IN TBD TBD TBD Mexico Buenas Aires, ARG

DECEMBER 14-20 16

FIG Men's Intercontinental Judges Course Trampoline World Cup Finals

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Tulsa, OK TBD St. Louis, MO

American Cup Qualifier I

TBD

FEBRUARY 3 TBD TBD TBD 24

American Cup Qualifier" USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) Rhythmic Challenge (R) American Classic/American Challenge (WI Visa American Cup Finals (M/WI

TBD TBD TBD TSD Orlando, FL

MARCH 16-17 TBD

Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs/Jrs) TBD Level 10 State Meets (W) Various Sites

APRIL TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

NCAA Regionals (W) NCAA Regionals (M) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (WI NCAA National Championships (WI NCAA National Championships (M) Level 10 Regional Championships (WI J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (Rl level 9 Championships (R)

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

J.O. National Championships (M) J.O. National Championships (W) Level 9 East/West Championships (W)

Minneapolis, MN TBD TBD

Elite Regionals (W)

TBD

U.S. Challenge (W) U.S. Classic/National Gymnaslics Festival (W) Elite Regionals (international Only) (WI

TBD TBD TBD

MAY 3-6 TBD TSD

JUNE TBD

JULY 7-9 S-9 26-29

U.S. Olympic Trials (M/W/R) USA Gymnastics National Congress USA Gymnastics Classic Gym Fest (GG)

JANUARY

APRIL

4-7 5-7 12-14 11 -15 19-21 May-Sept.

SI. Louis, MO TBD

NOVEMBER

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Youth and Coaches Camp (GG) J.O. National Championships (TR/TUI

AUGUST

DECEMBER 2-5 2-7 3-5 S-12 9-12

TSD TBD

JULY TBD TBD TBD