Technique Magazine - January 1999

路 . INSIDE THIS ISSUE PROGRESSIONS FOR TEACHING A ROUND-OFF NEW GENERAL GYMNASTICS ACTIVITY 1999 NATIONAL CONGRESS INFORMATION SPOTLIGHT ON LINDA MULVIHILL 1999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS & WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES

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FEATURES Progressions for Teaching a Round -Off .. ... .. .... .... .... ... .. .. .. .. .. .......... ... .. .. ... ,.... .. ,.. ,.. .... ,.... 6

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Safety Update - Coaches: Legal Responsibilities ...... .. .. ....... ... ... ........ ...... ....... ... ... .. ...... 14

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lion Cottrell USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS (HAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob (alalOssi; PRESIDENT EMIRITUS: Mike Donohue; AMATIUR ATHLETIC UNION: Mike Stonner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerty Milan; USA TRAMPOLINI & TUMBLING: Wayne Downing; AMIRICAN TURNERS: Betty Heppner; JEWISH (OMMUNITY (INTlRS: LOIi Katz; (OLLIGI GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATlON·M: Roy Johnson; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION Of (OLLIGIATI GYMNASTICS (OACHIS fOR WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION fOR GIRLS AND WOMIN IN SPORT: Marilyn S~owbridge; NATIONAL AsSOCIATION Of WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGIS: Yvonne Hodge; NATIONAL (OLLIGIATI ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION: (hlis Voelz, Tom Dunn; NATIONAL FEDERATION Of STATI HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Suson True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATION: John Scheer; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS (OACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworth; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, INC.: Kate Fober-Hickie; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS (OACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DITullio; U.S. ASSOCIATION Of INoEPINoENT GYM (LUBS: Lance (lOwley; U.S. ELiTI (OACHES ASSOCIATION fOR MEN'S GYMNASTICS: Fled TUlOff; U.S. ELiTI (OACHES ASSOCIATION fOR WOMIN'S GYMNASTICS: Goty Anderson. Roe Kreutzer; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS (OACHIS ASSOCIATION: MOic Yancey; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FloIRATlON: Bonnie Dovidson; U.S. (OMPETITIVE SPORTS AIROBICS FIDIRATlON: HOWOId Shcwortz; YOUNG MIN'S (HRISTIAN ASSOCIATION Of THE USA: Rick Dodson; USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL MEMBIRSHIP DIRICTORS: MIN'S: Roy GUIO, Jim Hole WOMIN'S: linda (hencinski, Dovid Holcomb; RHYTHMIC: A1lo Svirsky, TomOio Dosso; ATHLm's ADVISORY (OMMlmE: Tonyo Service (hoplin, choir; (hris Wollel, vice choir; Kristen Kenoyer Woodland, sec; Wendy HiliiOld, Vanessa Vander Pluym, Peter VidmOl, (onrod Voo~onger, Kim Imeskol; USO( ATHLm RIPRISINTATIVI: Michelle Dusserre-Forrell.

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE (HAIR: Sandy Knopp; SPECIALADVISOR TOTHI (HAIRMAN Of THI BOARD: Roe Kleutzer; PRESIDENT: Bob (oIOiossi; SECRETARY: Mike Milidonis; VICI (HAIR WOMIN: Joon Moore Gnoe VICI (HAIR MEN: TIm Doggett; VICI (HAJR RHYTHMIC (ondoce Feinberg; FIG EXICUTlVI (OMMITTII: Joy Ashmore; FIG WDMIN'S TICHNICAL (oMMlmE: Jockie Fie; FIG RHYTHMIC TICHNICAL (oMMlml: Andrea Schmid·Shopiro; FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL (OMMITTEI: George Beckstead; AT URGI MEMBERS: Jim Hortung, Suson TlUe; ATHLm DIRECTORS: Tanya Service (hoplin, Wendy HiliiOld, Peter VidmOl; USO( ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE: Michelle DusserreFarrell; PRISIDINT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue.

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1999 World Championsh ip ...... .. ... .. ..... 28 Selection Procedu res

Event Schedule .... .. ...... ................. ,...... 24 KAT Workshop .... .. .... ...... .. .,.. , ............ .25

1999 World Un iversity Games ...... .... .. 32 Selection Procedures

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Men's Program Update .......... .... .. .. ...... 34

Safety Certification Schedule .. .... .. .. ,..... 48

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BOB COLAROSSI

Congratulations to Sandy Knapp, Michelle Dusserre-Farrell and Nancy Marshall for their excellent work in lobbying the United States Olympic Committee on the process of selecting physicians and athletic trainers to work Pan American and Olympic Games. Legislation

As we head into the New Year, I thought I would share with you some thoughts regarding my first six months in the president's office.

Who was it who coined the phrase "be careful what you wish for, or you just might get it?" Well, in this case they couldn't have been more wrong. It has truly been a privilege to have been given the opportunity to provide new leadership to USA Gymnastics.

I continue to be impressed by the quality and dedication shown by both the staff here in Indianapolis and the efforts of the gymnastics family across the country.

Through the efforts of my predecessors, we have come quite a distance in the last several years. But be assured that being where we are now does not, in the least, satisfy me.

We have significant issues to address over the coming years and I intend to take seriously my role in affecting positive change in this sport. Perhaps the most gratifying aspect of my brief time as president has been to see exactly how much change is possible.

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The critical issue throughout these first few months has been, and for the remainder of my tenure will continue to be, clear communication. There is no substitute for clarity of purpose, a shared understanding of objectives, and a good old-fashioned reality check. The bottom line is that there is so much more that unites us than divides us, and it's my job to make sure everyone of us understands that fact. Failure to do so means we will fail to properly provide for the kids who count on us to deliver.

I have an aggressive agenda for gymnastics in America.

The equation for achieving that agenda has always seemed to me best illustrated in a simple formula outlined in my speech at Congress-grow the sport, increase visibility, and win medals. It's a triangular relationship focused foremost on growing the sport at all levels, from the elite athletes focusing on Sydney for the 2000 Olympic

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Let me now touch on some of the organizational issues that have arisen over the last few months. Historically every organization, whether it's for-profit or non-profit, works itself through continual cycles of consolidation and decentralization. For the past few years USA Gymnastics has operated as a highly decentralized organization, and this has served it well, to a point. The complexity of the present situation both internationally and domestically, combined with the growing dependence upon television and sponsor relationships, has made our margin for error in any respect extraordinarily small.

Problems or controversies of any sort are beamed over the air within seconds. We no longer have the luxury of time to spin our own version of events. There must be immediate and definitive control of the public agenda in our sport. Failure to do so is to lose control over our image and lose the respect of our sponsors and participant families, the lifeblood of our organization.

The same holds true for successes. In the past we have not been completely ready for the opportunities which have arisen through the strong efforts of our athletes. We will plan for, and deal effectively with, any possible contingency to capture the most value for our sport.

There is much work to be done to try to achieve these goals. I want to thank all of you for your continued support as we move to the achievement of these ambitious objectives. While we all intend to work together to identify and make many of the necessary changes, we also should remind ourselves just why it is that we are here and what our shared principles are that make this sport so special.

We have all learned from and benefited by our participation in GYMNASTICS. Ours is a very special sport.

Gymnastics is about personal growth. It's about young boys and girls challenging themselves to be disciplined and learning new and exciting tricks. It's about maintaining and achieving new levels of national pride for our country as our team members stand on the medal stand in the Olympic Games. It's about that and much more.

And while you may not always agree with the details as we try to move rapidly to change this organization, know that my heart will always be in the right place .•

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Progressions for Teaching a ~• RO UND- OFF

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1. Handstand The gymnast must be able to do a good handstand first.

A. Stretch tall, arms up, head neutral or a little down, stomach in, palms facing front.

The gymnast should be pushing tall on the floor, eyes watching the wall, stomach in, toes pushing to the ceiling.

F. You finish the handstand the same as you begin.

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B. Big step forward. The angles between the shoulders and body must be straight. The gymnast must push tall, a little hollow. **The gymnast will automatically be hollow if pushing tall.

G. Drills Handstand against the wall-stomach, chest, shoulders, toes (top of foot) against wall. Knees do not touch the wall.

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PROGRESSIONS FOR TEACHING A ROUNDOFF (continued frolll page 6) d. Hold a handstand against the wall (gymnast faces the wall). Begin with a 1/2 minute and gradually increase.

gymnast should hold the second leg up (135 degrees) off the grolmd to finish, arms behind the ears pushing tall.

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2. Cartwheel The gymnast should learn a side cartwheel first.

A. Arms begin in horizontal position. The gymnast should stand tall, stomach in, toes open (turned out).

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B. The kick is long and big, the step is down on the side.

As the gymnast steps arms go to the ears, stretching tall, stomach in, toes and legs open, head neutral or a little down. Gymnast should be watching toes. If toes and legs are open, hips will automatically open.

Conditioning: 1. Same as handstand.

2. On the vaulting horse, the gymnast should lie on his/her side with the coach or a partner holding the legs. The gymnast will do side lifts, arms behind the head. Do the exercise 10-15 times, three sets. When this becomes easy, add a one pound weight (gradually increase as the exercise and the weight become easy for the gymnast).

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C. The arms should be by the ears. Place the first hand away from foot. There should not be any angles, only a straight line through the shoulders. The body position is the same as above steps. Pushing tall.

(:1B>=~)l D. The kick should be strong and fast for the cartwheel (the gymnast should not be on her hands long). The gymnast should push tall, stomach in, head neutral or a little down (gymnast should be looking at her toes), legs maximum open, like a middle split.

3. Ballet Barre a. The gymnast should kick the leg as high as possible. The kick should be fast going up, stop and hold on the top, slowly bring the leg down. Hold the leg for 5 seconds (at top) for each swing. b. As the exercise becomes easy, weights may be added (sneakers are recommended). c. The coach should watch to ensure that the toes, legs, and hips are open, stomach in and the gymnast is pushing tall.

± ±,.,,'"" 3. Cartwheel with 1/4 (90 degree) turn in The coach must watch the ending of the side cartwheel (second leg should be up off the ground to finish) .

E. Landing. As the first leg (standing) touches the ground, the arms are by the ears moving up sideways. The gymnast should be stretching tall, head neutral or a little down, eyes looking at toes, legs and toes open. The

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1. Practice on a straight line, hands and feet on the line.

Conditioning: 1. Same as the handstand and cartwheel.

2. Handstand push-ups on a vaulting board. a. The coach should always hold the gyrrmast's legs. b. The gyrrmast starts in a handstand, then bends the arms all the way down to the chest. c. The gyrrmast then pushes up fast and strong. The coach lifts the gyrrmast up off the board (about 2 inches), then the coach pushes the gyrrmast back to the board. The gyrrmast should keep arms straight all the time, pushing tall, body straight and tight.

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d . First hand, second hand, kick, turn. All the moves will happen together.

1. The arms. a. Both arms are by the ears while moving down.

The gymnast will be moving like a handstand .

b. Place the first hand far away from the first foot.

The arm will stay by the ear. The second arm will also stay by the ear.

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d. Wrists. The gymnast uses the wrists to the fingers to push the floor (like the ankle to the toes).

2. The kick and the turn. a. As the gynmast kicks the back leg to a 45 degree angle, the front leg will also begin to push sh·aight.

1. The back leg. The kick should be strong and fast.

2. The front leg pushes strong (push through the knee, ankle and toes).

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b. At the end of the kick when both legs are straight (apart like a cartwheel), the gymnast will begin to turn in the shoulders.

(Arms do not move from the ears, shoulders turn around the vertical axis). It is very important to always push tall.

e. Landing. The gymnast's feet should be together, squeezing the legs together, bottom tight, stomach in, arms behind the ears, pushing tall (entire body). The gymnast should also be watching her toes.

Drill: 1. Use a block. The height of the gymnast will determine the height of the block you use. Place the block in front of the gymnast. The gymnast will place hands in front of the block, kick up and (round-off) over the block, feet should land close to the block, knees straight, pushing tall.

c. The body starts to turn near 45 degrees. (How the gymnast started will be how the gymnast finishes.) The arms should be behind the ears, stomach in, looking at the toes, pushing through the shoulders to the wrists. The hands do not turn (arms by the ears) . When the hands touch the floor, it will look like a cartwheel.

Speed is a major factor on when the legs come together.

1. High speed. Feet come together a little sooner, before the floor.

2. Low speed. Feet come together right by the floor.

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2. Handstand snap down. The gymnast will do a handstand by the wall with a block or spring board. The gymnast should be pushing tall in the shoulders, bent knees (knees together), hips open, toes touching the wall, very tight in the lower back, stomach in.

To begin the snap down, the gymnast should push tall off the block or spring board. The gymnast should feel like her body is moving around the diaphragmstomach in, bottom tight, legs straight and squeezing together, pushing through the shoulders, hollow in the chest. The coach can use a rope or mat for the gymnast to snap over. The arms move up fast behind the ears.

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The gymnast should finish in the same body position as she would finish the round-off.

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Condi tioning: 1. On the vaulting horse, the gymnast should lay on her stomach, kick legs up strong to the vertical, hold (stop) on top, slowly down. 15 times, 3 sets (apply weights when exercise becomes easy)

Drills: A. The gymnast should stand tall, stomach in, chest open, arms maximum behind the body (straight and squeezing close together). Swing the arms strongly up to stretch and push tall. While the arms are swinging, the palms of the hand will face the body (close to the body), as the arms swing up the palms of the hand will turn to face front, arms stretching past the ears. The gymnast will end pushing tall on toe (squeezing ankles and big toes together). Arms swing and stop at the top and the gymnast pushes to the toes all at the same time.

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2. On the pommel horse, the gymnast should lie on her stomach, legs under the pommels, arms behind her ears and lift the upper body to the vertical. The gymnast will move up fast, hold on top, slowly down to the horizontal and hold, then continue to move all the way down. 15 times, 3 sets (apply weights when the exercise becomes easy).

3. Sit-ups on the pommel horse. The gymnast should put her legs through the pommels, bottom should be near the end of the horse. While doing the sit-ups, arms are straight behind the ears. Reach all the way up and touch the pommels (some may bend arms behind ears) .

3 sets. Do 10 sit ups in each set, holding at horizontal for 10 seconds on the last sit-up .

B. The same as above with the gymnast standing on a spring board.

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C. Step hurdle. The gymnast begins with the leg extended straight in front off the ground about 45 degrees.

The gymnast will step forward, body moving forward, arms behind the body.

4. Ballet barre. The gymnast will hold the barre, arms are straight. Kick the leg back, straight, up to maximum height. Shoulders go down. Kick, hold on top for 2 seconds, then down. (3 sets of 10 on both legs).

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The jump up is also 15 degrees from the vertical, legs together, a short pause in the air. Arms stretch tall behind the ears.

Step forward with the leg that was behind after the beginning step.

6. Run and Drills 1. Run on tip toes, knees to chest, arms working front and back, arms and wrists are relaxed, elbows bending.

2. Run like a deer. Knees should be higher than horizontal, toes pointed pushing back, back leg straight, arms working front and back, not to the side.

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3. Sprint running. Run on tip toes (can use sneakers). The coach should watch the knees. Knees go straight forward not to the side. Toes pointed, arms working front and back, not to the side.

The pause: 1. High speed: a long pause 2. Low speed: a short pause Drills: 1. Hurdle over a block, about 20 cm.

2. Hurdle over a spring board (if the gymnast is tall enough).

note: Depending on what element you (the coach and the gymnast) want to perform, there will be different angles (degrees) on the landing of the roundE. Using a spring board. Hurdle round-off 1. Hurdle off a spring board.

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1 999 USA GYMNASTICS

[vent ~nd Bro~d(~H Inform~tion EVENT

DATE

TV DATE

CITY

NETWORK

TIME (All times eastern)

Reese's Gymnastics Cup

January 16, 1999

January 23, 1999

Tempe, AZ

NBC

4:30PM-6:00PM

Visa American Cup

March 4-6, 1999

March 6, 1999

St. Petersburg, Fl

NBC

1:00PM-3:00PM

Int'l 3路on路3 Championships

March 7, 1999

March 27, 1999

St. Petersburg, Fl

NBC

1:00PM-2:30PM

Int'l Team Championships

March 27-2B, 1999

April 3, 1999 (M) April 10, 1999 (W)

Richmond, VA

NBC NBC

1:00PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-6:00PM

John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships

Aug. 25-28, 1999

Aug. 28, 1999 (W) Aug. 29, 1999 (W) Sept. 11, 1999 (M)

Sacramento, CA

NBC NBC NBC

8:00PM-9:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM 3:30PM-4:30PM

TBD (2 shows)

Kansas City, MO

ESPN

TBD

World Championships Team Trials

Sept. 15-18, 1999

NOTE: CHECK lOCAL LISTINGS. TV TIMES MAY VARY.

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USOC Risk Management and Insurance Reprinted with permission from the United States Olympic Committee's Olympic Coach, Summer 1998.

To review prior copies of Olympic Coach, contact your local library and obtain copies through interlibrary loans .

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competitive and the recreational athlete today involves equal measures of

instruction, encouragement, enioyment and

safety. The last ingredient, safety, however, often receives IiHle aHention. Consequently, an increasing number of lawsuits are being directed at both professional and volunteer coaches as a result of their action or inaction. While these lawsuits are unpleasant for those involved, they have compelled courts to provide coaches and sports administrators some guidelines for safe practices.

There are several legal responsibilities which the courts have identified over time; each is part of a well-managed sports and risk management program • .....-=-1-=-4----------------1( TEe H N I QUE· VOLUM E 19 • # 1 ) 1 - - - - - -- - - - - - - - - - -

CASE STUDY 1 Nine-year-old Joey Sims is a first-year wrestler. During practice, Joey is paired with Mitch Reynolds, a ten-year-old who has been wrestling for five years. The two boys each weigh approximately 89 pounds. During practice, Mitch rolls Joey over with a move for which Joey has received no instruction, and Joey sustains a broken collarbone and dislocated shoulder.

CASE STUDY 2 Mary Andrews is a IS-year-old figure skater.

During a practice, she and her partner fall, and Mary strikes her head on the ice. The coach grabs her Sport Safety Training handbook and the club's first aid kit and skates across the ice to Mary, who appears to have lost consciousness. The coach remembers the "Check, Call, Care" training she had received and checks Mary's condition. Because Mary is bleeding from her ear, the coach also directs one of the other coaches to call 911 immediately.

CASE STUDY 3 Barry Milburn has been coaching football for over 30 years. During the last few years before his retirement, Barry has stopped attending rules clinics and coaching orientation programs, stating that the meetings flare for rookies and idiots. I don't need that waste of time."

During his final season, one of Barry's players suffers a catastrophic injury when tackling using the crown of his helmet. Tackling with the top of the helmet is a technique which had been made illegal by a rule change three years earlier. Barry still taught the illegal tackle because he was unaware of the rule change. (continued on page 17)

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Legal Responsibilities 1. SUPERVISION-Coaches are responsible for monitoring the actions of other athletes and coaches involved in the sports program. This responsibility begins before practice or a competition as the athletes arrive and continues until all athletes and coaches have departed. It includes the general and specific supervisory responsibilities discussed in OLYMPIC COACH, Summer 1995, Volume Five, Number Three.

2. PROPER PLANNING-Coaches must develop a plan for all practices and competitions. The plan must be reasonable, well thought-out, based on the skill level of the athletes, weather conditions and the coach's ability to provide instruction. The plan should include warm-up activities, a schedule of what will be done and notes of whatever instruction or other information should be provided to athletes and parents. It should be updated regularly. A record of the plan should be retained, along with notes about any issue that may arise during the practice, e.g., Joey was injured while wrestling with Mitch, or Mary's partner appeared to catch his skate blade in a rut resulting in a fall.

Due to Mary's condition, 911 was contacted.

3. PROVISION OF A SAFE PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTCoaches are responsible for ensuring that the practice and competition area is free from obstructions or hazards and is appropriate for the sport. This duty is often carried out by officials at competition sites; unfortunately, it is often neglected at practices, which frequently take place at facilities less well groomed or maintained than those used for games.

4. PROVISION OF PROPER EQUIPMENT-Coaches are responsible for ensuring that their athletes wear and use proper equipment at every practice and competition. Gear which is required by rule or by safe practice must be worn at all times. In addition, coaches should make certain that equipment is appropriate for the sport, fits properly, is well maintained and clean (especially if shared) and used properly.

5. WARNING OF INHERENT RISKS OF THE SPORT AND THE ACTIVITY-Every sport has risks of injury, ranging from minor to potentially catastrophic. There are also risks associated with improper or dangerous techniques. Coaches are responsible for making certain that athletes and other participants know or understand and appreciate those risks, as well as taking steps to ensure that athletes use only proper technique. A one-time warning about improper technique is generally not sufficient; the warnings should be repeated at intervals tlu-oughout the season. For example, warning hockey players that checking from behind is prohibited at the beginning of the season should be followed by repeated instruction on proper checking techniques and warnings not to check from behind during each checking drill. (continlled on pnge 18)

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coaches learn the proper teaching skills and methods, and then pass the skills to athletes in the program.

6. PROVISION OF PROPER MEDICAL CARE-Over 50 million sports injuries occur each year, including, according to statistics from the National Athletic Trainers Association, injuries to over 1.3 million athletes of school age. At many levels of sport, athletic trainers, physicians or other trained medical providers are present. However, at many other levels, especially community sports programs and at practices, even of high-level teams, the coach is the only available responder in the event of an accident or illness. This aspect of a coach's duties was discussed more fully in OLYMPIC COACn Winter 1997, Volume Seven, Number One. 7. MAINTENANCE OF CURRENT COACHING COMPETENCY-Coaches have a significant legal responsibility for maintaining current knowledge and skills in teaching the sport. This is a significant problem for many community programs which rely on well-meaning volunteers with little knowledge of the sport as coaches. These programs and coaches are at risk because of this lack of knowledge. This responsibility requires that coaches be actively aware of maintaining competency, be able to properly instruct, and monitor current rules, techniques and skills.

8. PROVISION OF PROPER INSTRUCTION-Claims against coaches frequently arise from two sources within this area of coaching responsibility. The first is based on a failure to know and teach the appropriate skills and techniques. The second is knowing the proper method, but teaching it incorrectly. For example, the youth baseball coach who tells his players to "get in front of the ball" without teaching them how to field a ground ball correctly is at risk for failure to properly instruct. Further, many claims arise when coaches know the rules of their sport but fail to enforce them in practices as an official would in a game.

Sports organizations have a responsibility to ensure that

9. AWARENESS OF EACH ATHLETE'S SKILLS AND LIMITATIONS-Not only must coaches know and teach current and proper skills, this responsibility also requires that coaches not place athletes at a serious disadvantage, especially as relates to their safety. Coaches must consider a variety of factors in determining whether athletes are capable of training or competing. These factors include physical characteristics such as age, height, weight, gender, and performance factors such as skill level and experience. In Case Study I, the coach failed to match wrestlers of comparable skill levels. Some factors may also be intangible, such as emotional state (e.g., an angry or upset player may perform differently than if he were calm with the same skill) or relationship with another player involved (e.g., a grudge or some form of intense competitiveness exists) . These factors apply whether matching athletes individually or determining what drills or teaching activities are appropriate and at what level of intensity. For example, a baseball coach should hit line drives differently at young, inexperienced infielders than to older, more accomplished players.

10. RECORD KEEPING-Coaches have a responsibility to keep records of what takes place in their programs. At a minimum, these records should include your written plans for instruction during each practice or competition, a plan for emergency medical care, any incidents which occurred, and a record of where other organization records, such as the location of the program's waiver and release forms, are stored. As a former coach of young athletes, I continue to maintain a simple file (note cards in a file box) of each practice for each season of my coaching career. Each individual card has the practice schedule on one side and, where needed, a description of anything unplanned that may have taken place. These records should be kept for a long enough time because an athlete who was a minor at the time of an injury may bring a lawsuit upon reaching adulthood . •

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TeamGymn is a competitive form of General Gymnastics that is very popular in Europe. Squads of athletes compete together (e.g., at vault all of the athletes vault one right after the other-the resulting score is truly a group score).

The USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics Committee observed this activity in 1997 during the Swedish National GymFest and found it to be interesting and exciting! It is a perfect activity for recreation classes and clubs, general gymnastics groups, all-star cheer groups and even high school and college clubs.

What are the advantages of TeamGymn?

• TeamGymn uses limited apparatus • TeamGymn athletes are trained as a group • Competent groups can develop with training only one or two days per week • The emphasis is on safety

so... What Do You Do in TeamGymn?

TeamGymn squads compete in two events: JUMP-The squad does two tumbling passes, one or two side-horse vaults (OR, one side horse vault and one longhorse vault), and two jumps from a

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mini-tramp. The squad receives one score for this event.

FLOOR-On the floor, the entire squad performs a 3-4 minute group floor routine choreographed to music. They must meet various requirements for skills, balances, formations, dance, and synchronization. The squad receives a score for this event.

Here is more information: 1. Typical squad size is 10-14 performers.

2. Competition Categories-TeamGymn squads may be all female, all male, or "mixed."

3. Skill level requirements-In 1999, the difficulty of the skills will be restricted. For example, the most difficult skill sequence permitted on tumbling will be a RO, FF, back tuck.

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On vaulting, it will be a front handspring. On mini-tramp it will be a front tucked saito. Any skills below this level will be permitted-even such skills as step-kick-handstandforward roll, cartwheel-cartwheelRO (repeat). On vault, squat and straddle vaults and even "forward roll on, jump off" are permitted. On mini-trampoline, straight and straddle jumps and so forth.

4. How is TeamGymn judged?-Each team gets a score for JUMP and a score for FLOOR (10.0 max.). These are totaled to determine overall team placement. Because the difficulty level of the skills is limited, judges place greatest emphasis on execution, synchronization, choreography, and other performance qualities that are so important in developing General Gymnastics display routines.

5. Is it hard to prepare for TeamGymn?Preparing a squad for TeamGymn participation should be relatively easy and a lot of fun . The TeamGymn rules are available on USA Gymnastics online (USAGO) at

www.usa-gymnastics.org/gg/teamgymn.html 6. TeamGymn is fun!-TeamGymn is appropriate for recreation class groups, high-school and college clubs, general gymnastics clubs, and groups such as All-Star Cheer programs, exhibition dance groups, and so forth .•

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USA Gymnastics HALL OF FAME 2000 Nomination Form and Information Questionnaire he former Helms Hall of Fame and USA Gymnasti(s have (ombined efforts into one Notional Hall of Fame for gymnastics. Individuals may be nominated for the (onsideration of the sele(tion (ommillee in any of three categories: athlete, (oa(h, or contributor. The person submilling the nome of the nominee for (onsideration should read the accompanying criteria and seek to obtain all pertinent information from the individual or the individual's family to accompany the nomination.

Please submit a typed set of information for each person nominated, induding the appropriate category for the nominee. Please use the format below for information as requested and indude any additional information, artides, and piclures at the end of the requested information.

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Gymnasts may be nominated as on individual or a team. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Aperiod of five years post (am petition • Has been on Olympic, Pan American, World University Games or World Championships team member • Has been a Notional Champion recognized by the Notional Governing Body (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has been a Notional Collegiate Champion Please continue the application with the follOWing information: 1. Date of birth 2. If de (eased, date 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 notional 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 fifteen years experience as a coach • Has been (onsistently su((essful 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 • (oa(hed Notional or Collegiate Champions • Has coached on NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) recognized international team Please continue the application with the following information: 1. Number of years in coaching 2. Coaching positions held (Le., 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, etL) developed by nominee 4. National Team coaching positions held by nominee (please include dates) 5. Additional information about the nominee's career in coaching (Le., background as on athlete, honors, publications, contributions to the gymnastics field, records, etL) 6. List of names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might add to the information you listed here on behalf of this nominee

Nominations for the Class of 2000 Hall of Fame must be (ompleted and (opies sent by June 1, 1999, to both of the individuals listed at right.

Nominations received after that date will not be considered.

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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 national (ommillees • Holds national and "brevet" credentials as a judge frequently judging at national 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: 1. List significant ways in which this nominee has contributed to the gymnastics field: • National 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 (Dlympic, World Championships, international &/or national 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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1998·99 AGE DIVISIONS FOR LEVEL 9 REGIONAL & EASTIWEST CHAMPIONSHIPS AND LEVEL 10 REGIONAL & NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS LEVEL 9 JUNIOR A

USA Gymnastics, in conjunction with John H ancock, recendy conducted a survey wirh gym club owners designed to get a better understanding of the issues facing these small businesses. T he survey was designed to help highlight some of the fiscal issues rhat are most pressing to gym club owners today. T he fi ndings should be useful in assessing how your own business concerns and plans fo r rhe fu ture com pare with others in this industry.

If you would like to have a free copy of the results, contact Loree Galimore at USA Gymnastics at 1-800-34547 19 ext. 340, or Scott Anderson at John H ancock at 617-572-4709 for the local contact name and number in your area.

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BORN Sept. 1. 1986 and later (Must be 8 yrs. to compete as Level 9) April 1, 1985 to August 31 , 1986 November I, 1983 to March 31, 1985 October 31, 1983 and earlier BORN May 17, 1986 and later (Must be 9 yrs. to compete as Levell 0) May 17, 1985 to May 16, 1986 May 17, 1984 to May 16, 1985 August I, 1983 to May 16, 1984 November I, 1982 to July 31 , 1983 February I, 1982 to October 31, 1982 May 17, 1981 to January 31, 1982 May 16, 1981 and earlier

For State Meets and below, the age divisions for these levels will be determined by the State Board, with the decision being based upon the number of athletes in the state. The State Boord has the follOWing options: 1) use the above age divisions as is, 2) combine some of the above divisions, or 3) designate new divisions which create somewhat equal numbers per age division for their state.

Meet Directors of Invitationals also have the same options.

Beginning Dec. 1, 1998, an Athlete Well ness Packet will be included in your welcome kit when you become a USA Gymnastics Member Club or when you renew.

The Athlete Wellness Packet includes short items/articles that you can pass out to parents, publish in newsletters or keep on file . The articles cover the following areas: nutrition, sport psychology, parenting athletes, and eating d isorder resources. We hope this resource helps assist you in providing valuable information to you r clientele which will in turn lead to a health enhancing experience for all participants in the sport.

For more information on becoming a USA Gymnastics Member Club call 1-800-345-4719.

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PERFORMANCE MEN'S ACADEMI C ALL-AMERICAN AWARDS t is time for all qualified gymnasts to apply for the 1999 Men's Junior Olympic Program Academic AIIAmerican Recognition Award. All male competitive athletes, who are enrolled in grades 9, 10, II or 12 and have a Cumulative Grade Point Average of 3.5 or higher (on a 4.0 scale) are eligible.

Applicants must submit a completed application form , along with two letters of recommendation, a biographical sketch and a $5.00 application fee to USA Gymnastics by April 15th. Application forms and program description can be found in the 1997-1999 USA Gymnastics Men's Rules and Policies.

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$550.00 Enrollment will be limited to 200 coaches to ensure a quality educational opportunity. This seminar will be the firs t of its. kind and will.address preparation of the elite athlete and coach for internatIonal competItIon . The faculty will be the National Team Coaching Staff, Sport Science Specialist and other experts in gymnastics. Skill progressions and .spotting techniques. for the development of high level skills will be emphaSIzed. The semmar WIll be an intense four days of in-gym experience and lectures. Watch your State and Regional Newsletters and Technique magazine for more informa tion on how you can qualify to participate.

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Colorado Springs, CO Dallas, TX

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Palma de Mallorca, ESP Goteborg, SWE Cordoba, ARG Winnipeg, CAN Winnipeg, CAN

U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (WI John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/Wl USA Gymnastics National Congress USA Gymnostics Classic Gym Fest (GGI Youth and Coaches Comp (GGI

Rochester, NY Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA Sacramento, CA

AUGUST 6·8 25·28 26·28 26·28 TBD

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World Championships Team Trials (M/Wl 23rd Rhythmic World Championships (Rl

Kansas City, MO Osaka, JPN

Pacific Ocean Basin Games (M/W/ Rl Artistic World Championships (M/Wl FIG Extraordinary Congress FIG Medical Technical Symposium National TOPs Testing·West (WI

Santiago, CHI Tionjin, CHN Tianjin, CHN Tianjin, CHN TBD

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Orlando, FL TBD Orlando, FL TBD

J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (Rl USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/Wl USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (WI

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U.S. Classic/ Notional Gymnastics Festival (WI Tulsa, OK John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ Rl St. Louis, MO Youth and Coaches Camp (GGI SI. Louis, MO

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1999 NATIONAL CONGRESS INFORMATION DATES:

Thursday,August 26 - Saturday, August 28

ADD-ONS:

Wednesday,August 25 and Sunday, August 29

LOCATION:

Sacramento, California

VENUE:

Sacramento Convention Center

HOTELS:

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Gymnast to Coach to Judge

By Nat Lathy Linda Mulvihill (formerly Metheney) shared the Olympic spotlight with such household names as Olga Korbut and Cathy Rigby. Mulvihill may not have received as much of the limelight as they did, but she still accomplished a lot while enjoying herself. Mulvihill has since embarked on distinguished coaching and judging careers.

A three-time Olympian, Mulvihill won five

miles from her hometown, Tuscola.

She gained plenty of attention from the town of 4,000 people. The Rotary Club raised money for the 1964 Olympic Trials, townspeople greeted her a t the airport after making the team, and a parade was held in her honor.

Making the team was Mulvihill's most memorable career moment. She did not expect it, but she learned before her last rotation that a trip to Tokyo could happen.

"Someone who added up the scores came over and said all I had to do was stay on the bars and I'd make the team," Mulvihill said. "That is when I OU do not have to be a got nervous." media sensation to have a sensational career or At 17, Mulvihill's first trip outside the country let the end of a competitive was to compete in the Tokyo Olympics. "To fly career separate you from the to Japan and be around all those world-class sport you love. athletes was pretty amazing" said Mulvihill.

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Amateur Athletic Union (once the sport's governing body in the United States) all-around titles and shared the United States Gymnastics Federation title in 1971.

Even without late-night talk show appearances and magazine covers to reflect on, Mulvihill cherishes her career.

"1 did gymnastics because I loved it," she said. "It was something 1 wanted to do for myself. 1 liked the feeling of accomplishment, learning new skills, gaining control of my body, and expressing myself."

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Although a fourth place Olympic finish is often thought of as disappointing, she took satisfaction in her balance beam result at the 1968 Mexico City Games.

"Back then that (fourth place) was great," Mulvihill said. "The United States did not win medals at the Olympic Games. It was just an accomplishment to get to the finals ."

A fourth-place team finish was in the cards at the 1972 Munich Olympics, but medals did not elude Mulvihill at the 1967 Pan American Games. There she won all the events except uneven bars, where she finished second.

Mulvihill made the national team nine consecutive years. Her development was not limited to the gym.

During her competitive days, she earned a bachelor's

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to get more former gymnasts involved in this aspect of the sport. Her competitive history allowed her to judge at the highest level, Brevet, immediately. degree in fine and applied arts, anatomy and physiology and a master's degree in dance from the University of Illinois.

Dick Mulvihill, her eventual husband, coached Mulvihill much of her career.

In 1973, they left Illinois to start the National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in Eugene, Oregon, which would become the training ground for such gymnastics stars as Tracee Talavera and Julianne McNamara.

The efforts of Dick and Linda at the school started bearing fruit in 1976, when three gymnasts from their gym made the Montreal Olympic Games team.

Mulvihill experienced the emotional highs and lows along with her star pupils. Although McNamara no longer trained in Eugene by the 1984 Olympics, it still excited the coach to see McNamara win the uneven bars gold medal in Los Angeles.

Things were not so cheery when the U.s. 1980 Olympic boycott kept Talavera from competing in Moscow.

While judging, Mulvihill has seen gymnasts climb the competitive ladder. She watched Dominique Dawes progress to earn three Olympic medals, including gold in Atlanta, where Mulvihill served as a judge.

She would like to see artistry playa bigger role in the sport. While she is aware of the technical requirements, Mulvihill thinks room exists for more artistry.

"You want to be artistically beautiful and have dynamic new skills," she said. "The best kids still do."

The Mulvihills' gym continues to thrive nearly 26 years after its opening. Mulvihill keeps finding pleasure in watching children develop. She recognizes the controversies. Mulvihill stresses the importance of safety.

"1 know USA Gymnastics is doing everything it can to help keep the sport as pure, safe and wholesome as possible," she said. "It has to be done. You have to protect the kids."

A mother with two sons and a daughter of her own, Mulvihill thinks sports participation is good for them.

She thinks sports, especially gymnastics, are beneficial for young people.

"It's keeping them strong and healthy," she said. "It's keeping them away from other things that are not desirable these days, like drugs."

"She had been winning American Cups and doing really well internationally," said Mulvihill. "The boycott was really a big disappointment, but there was nothing we could do except try and make the best of it."

Overall, Mulvihill says, gymnastics continues to serve its participants well.

Mulvihill started judging in 1989 following a request

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1 999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES

MEN'S SELECTION PROCEDURES October 8-16 TIanjin, China

I. OVERVIEW Athletes may qualify for the Men's 1999 World Championships Team in one of three ways: A. finish among the top live gymnasts under the evaluation system identilied in Section IV-A below; B. be the gymnast chosen by the Men's Program Committee as the sixth team member; C. successfully petition directly onto the World Championships Team through the process set forth in Section Vbelow.

II. 1999 JOHN HANCOCK U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS A. Qualification to Participate in the U.S. Championships 1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the U.S. Championships through USA Gymnastics approved qualifying competitions.

2. Members of the National Team selected at the 1998 U.S. Championships or 1999 Winter Cup Challenge will automatically qualify to participate in the 1999 U.S. Championships.

B. TIme and Place The 1999 U.S. Championships will be conducted August 25-28, in Sacramento, California.

III. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM TRIALS A. Qualification to Participate in the Team Trials 1. The top 14 all-around finishers, using combined scores from the all-around preliminary and the all-around linals, from the 1999 U.S. Championships qualify for the World Championships Team Trials. In the case of a tie for the 14th place, the athletes tied for the place will each qualify for the World Team Trials.

2. The top two five-event total and top two four-event total finishers (using combined scores from the all-around preliminary and the all-around finals from the 1999 U_S. Championships) who are not among the top 14 all-around finishers will also qualify for the World Championships Team Trials so long as their five-event totals and faur-event totals are equal to or greater than the lowest five-event or four-event totals from among the 14 top all- around finishers.

3. Any athlete who petitions into the World Trials will be in addition to the athletes qualified through the U.S. Championships.

B. Time and Place The 1999 World Championships Team Trials will be conducted September 15-18, in Kansas City, Missouri.

IV. THE 1999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM WILL BE SELECTED AS FOLLOWS: A. The top five gymnasts using a combined total with 20%of the score taken from the U.S. Championships all-around preliminary, 20%of the score taken from the U.S. Championships all-around finals, 30%of the score taken from the World Team Trials all-around preliminary and 30% of the score taken from the World Team Trials allaround finals ("the Competitive Results") will be on the Team. In case of a tie for 5th place, ties will be broken in the following manner: 1. Highest AA total from both days of competition at the World Team Trials; 2. Highest AA total from the second day only at World Team Trials; 3. Highest individual event total at the World Team Trials.

B. The six members of the Team will be chosen by the Men's Program Committee in conciliation with the World Championships coaching staff, and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics.

C. The alternate to the 1999 World Championships Team will be the highest ranked gymnast from the competitive results who is not a member of the 1999 World Championships Team.

V. PETITIONS Petitions to enter the U.S. Championships or the World Championships Team Trials, other than through the competitive process described above, will be considered by the Men's Program Committee.

An athlete who petitions directly to the World Championships Team Trials will have his World Trials scores also count as his U_S_Championships scores.

Apetition onto the World Championships Team may only be submitted by the athlete who is the highest ranking U.S. gymnast from the previous Warld Championships. If an athlete is petitioned directly onto the World Championships Team, this athlete would displace the filth ranked gymnast from the competitive results, leaving only four athletes selected based on their score.

In order ta be considered by the Men's Program Committee, petitions must be submitted in writing to USA Gymnastics' national office at the time the athlete becomes aware of his inability to participate in the applicable competition. The petition must state the specific injury, illness or unusual circumstance which prohibited the athlete from participating in the competitive process. In the case of a petition based upon an injury or illness, the petition must be accompanied by a physician's statement, and the nature and extent of that injury or illness is subject to verification by a neutral doctor selected by USA Gymnastics.

VI. COACHES SELECTION The head coach will be selected by the Men's Program Director, reviewed by the Men's

, 999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES Program Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics based upon the following criteria: • proven team leadership ability • international experience; and • ability to communicate to the athletes and follow the training plan.

The head coach will be selected no less than one year prior to the World Championships. The assistant coach will be selected by the head coach, reviewed by the Men's Program Director and the Men's Program Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. The assistant coach will be selected no later than six months prior to the World Championships.

VII. REMOVAL An athlete or coach may be removed from the World Championships Team if he violates the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics or fails to attend the World Championships Training Camp for the full duration of the camp. An athlete may also be removed from the World Championships Team in the event of injury or illness, which inhibits peak performance at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two neutral doctors selected by USA Gymnastics in consultation with the USDC. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics alter consultation with the MPC, USA Gymnastics Men's Staff and an interview with the athlete and his coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures . •

WOMEN'S SELECTION PROCEDURES I. OVERVIEW The process for qualifying for the Women's 1999 World Championships Team involves the following sequence of events: A. qualifying for the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Championships of the USA either (a) through the American Classic or the U.S. Classic, or (b) by finishing in the top seven at the 1998 U.S. Championships.

B. qualifying for the World Championships Trials through the U.S. Championships; and C. finishing in the top 6 all-around from the combined rank order (established by the methods described within) at the World Championships Trials.

II. SCORING The all-around score for each of the events which are part of this selection process • American Classic-one round of Optional Only scores • U.S. Classic-one round of Optional Only scores • U.S. Championships-one round of Optional Only scores • World Team Trials-two rounds of Optional Only scores There will be one round optional exercises at U.S. Championships counting 30%and two rounds optional exercises at World Championships Trials counting 70%.

III. 1999 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS A. Qualification to Participate in the U.S. Championships 1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the U.S. Championships through the USA Elite Regional meets and then the American Classic or the U.S. Classic. The American Classic is scheduled for February 13-14, and the U.S. Classic is scheduled for August 6-7 in Rochester, New York.

2. The gymnasts who finish in the top seven at the 1998 U.S. Championships are automatically qualified into the 1999 U.S. Championships.

B. Time and place The 1999 U.S. Championships will be conducted August 23-28 in Sacramento, California.

IV. WORLD CHAMIONSHIPS TRIALS A. Qualification to Participate The top 14 finishers from the U.S. Championships will qualify for the World Championships Trials. In the case of a tie for 14th place, the athletes tying for that place will each qualify for the Trials. Any athlete whose petition to participate in the (continued on page 30)

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(continued from page 29) Trials is accepted (see Section VI below) will compete at the Trials as an addition to the 14 athletes qualified through Championships. In the event an athlete who quali· fies for the Trials from the u.s. Championships is unable or declines to participate in the Trials, she will be repla(ed in rank order from 15 at Championships, but only when the total number of participants drops below 16. There will be no repla(ements for petitioned athletes.

B. Time and pla(e The Trials will be conducted on September 16·1 Bin Kansas City, Missouri.

V. SELECTION OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM Subje(tto the appointment of a gymnast dire(tly onto the Team (see section VI below) the final determination of the six athletes who will represent the United States in the 1999 World Championships will be made at the World Team Trials. The top six athletes in rank order from the combined rounds of optional competitions (from U.S. Championships {one round - 30%} and World Trials {two rounds} - 70%) will comprise the 1999 World Championships Team. If any petitions to be placed on the world Team are accepted (see Section VI below), the number of positions on the World Team to be sele(ted through the results of the competition at Trials will be reduced by the number of petitions granted.

For any athlete who did not (om pete in the 1999 U.S. Championship but is petitioned into the World Team Trials, her World Team Trials score will count as 100% of her score for purposes of determining the top six athletes.

If either of the two (2) top gymnasts in rank order from 1999 U.S. Championships is injured after the 1999 U.S. Championships, her injury is verified by a physician approved by USA Gymnastics, and the petition is then accepted, her 1999 U.S. Championships' score will be treated as 100% of her score for World Trials. This score is entered into the all-around results prior to the start of the World Trials. If her total score from U.S. Championships remains within the top three ranked all- around scores from Trials, she has earned one of the six slots on the World Team. If her total score does not remain within the top three ranked all-around scores she will not earn a spot on the team even though her total score may have ranked her in the 4th, 5th or 6th pla(e.

In the cose of a tie for the final spot on the World Team the tie will be broken as follows: First: the higher of the (ombined total of the two combined individual event scores; If still tied-Second: the higher of three combined individual event scores; Alternates will be sele(ted in rank order pending the athlete(s) acceptance of the alternate status (i.e. remaining in competitive (ondition).

VI. PETITION PROCEDURES Notwithstanding the process identified in the preceding sections of these Sele(tion Procedures, USA Gymnasti(s recognizes that extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances may occur which could (ause an athlete otherwise deserving of a spot on the World Team to be unable to participate in one or more of the steps in that process. A(cordingly, USA Gymnastics will allow athletes to petition USA Gymnasti(s for the right to (a) participate in the U.S. Championships, (b) participate in the World Championships Trials (c) or onto the World Team. The procedures governing such petitions are as follows: A. Extraordinary and Unforeseen Circumstances 1. Before a petition may be granted, the petitioning athlete must demonstrate that: a. an injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstance exists which prevents her from competing in or completing one of the qualifying events and b. the petition was submitted as soon as pra(ticol after the athlete be(ame aware of the injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstance.

2. Qualificotion to Petition a. To U.S. Championships: Only athletes who are current or former Senior Women's National Team may petition to enter the U.S. Championships. b. To World Championships Trials: Only athletes who finished in the top seven at the 1998 U.S. Championships or who finished among the top three all-around gymnasts at the 1999 American or U.S. Classi( may petition to enter the World Trials L Onto the World Team: Only athletes who finished in the top three at the 1998 U .S. Championships or the top two at the 1999 American Classic, may petition to be pla(ed on the World Team without participating in or completing the World Trials.

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d. Decisions on all petitions must be made prior to the completion of the World Championships Trials.

B. Effe(t of Participation/ Petition: 1. An athlete, who completes competition in one of the qualifying events and does not qualify for the next step of the sele(tion process, may not submit a petition seeking to be added to that next step of the process. For Example, an athlete who competes in the u.s. Championships and finishes 15th may not petition (citing an injury which adversely affected her performance) to be added to the World Trials.

2. An athlete who submits a petition may not subsequently participate in the competition which was the subject of the petition. For example, an athlete who files a petition to be pla(ed on the World Team, (iting an extraordinary (ircumstan(e which prevents her from (ompeting in the World Trials, may not then participate in the World Trials if her petition is denied.

C. Petition Requirements 1. In order to be (onsidered, petitions must be submitted in writing to USA Gymnastics as soon as possible after the athlete determines her inability to compete.

2. The petition must state the specific injury, illness, or unusual circumstance which prohibited the athlete from participating in the competition.

3. Petitions will be decided by the Sele(tion Committee (FIG WTC President, the Elite Program Committee Chairman, the Athlete Representative and the Women's Program Dire(tor) in (onjun(tion with the USA Gymnasti(s President.

VII. SELECTION OF THE WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM COACHES The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach for the 1999 World Championships Team (one of whom must be a woman) will be sele(ted from among the personal coaches of the team members, immediately after the final Team Sele(tion by the Sele(tion Committee based upon the following criteria: • proven team leadership ability • international experience .. fulfilling the necessary criteria established by USA Gymnasti(s, including: professional member in good standing current USA Gymnasti(s Safety Certification attendance at required meetings

VIII. REMOVAL An athlete or coach may be removed from the World Team or from any step of the process for sele(ting the Team, if he/she violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics National Team Agreement (in cose of the athletes) or National Team Coaches' Agreement (in the cose of the coaches), including the Code of Ethi(s incorporated in each Agreement and the Women's Team Responsibility Manual. An athlete may also be removed from the World Team in the event of injury or illness which inhibits performance at the World Championships.

Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors sele(ted by USA Gymnasti(s.

An athlete who is pla(ed on the World Team by petition as a result of illness or injury must demonstrate her readiness to compete in the World Championships prior to the time of the Championships and must agree to submit to an examination of her injury or medical (ondition by doctors sele(ted by USA Gymnasti(s. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnasti(s after consultation with the Sele(tion Committee and an interview with the athlete and her (oa(h. Any decision to remove an athlete or coa(h is subject to review through USA Gymnasti(s Grievance Procedures.•

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS SELECTION PROCEDURES I. OVERVIEW The Rhythmi( Gymnastics World Championships will consist of two events-individual and group. The selection procedures for the two events are different.

The process for qualifying for the Rhythmi( 1999 World Championships Team in individual competition involves: 1. Qualifying for the 1999 National Championships through one of two qualifying events;

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1 999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES 2. Finishing in 1st·3rd in the Senior Division at the 1999 National Championships The process for qualifying for the Rhythmic 1999 World Championships Team in the group (ompetition involves: 1. Finishing in 1st·3rd in the 1999 Four Continents Championships.

II. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM- INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION A. Qualification to the 1999 National Championships 1. Qualification to the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships is through two qualifying events which are open to all level 9 & 10 rhythmic gymnasts in the USA. The Eastern Open will take place May 8-9 in Atlanta, GA and the Western Open will take place May 15-16 in San Rafael, CA. 2. The top four (4) All-Around scores from the 1999 Rhythmic Challenge will also automatically qualify to the 1999 National Championships.

8. Petitions to the 1999 National Championships 1. Petitions to enter the 1999 National Championships will be accepted for a gymnast unable to compete at the Qualifying competitions because of injury, illness, or extraordinary circumstances.

2. The petition must be submitted in writing to the Rhythmic Program Director at the National Office as soon as practical after the gymnast becomes aware of the situation that makes her unable to compete. In the case of a petition based on illness or injury, the written petition must be accompanied by a physicians report specifying the nature or extent of the injury or illness. Petitions will be accepted or denied by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes an elected athlete representative.

3. An athlete accepted into the 1999 National Championships by petition will be in addition to other athletes who qualified into the National Championships through the processes identified in Section II.A above.

C. Qualification to the 1999 World Championships 1. Based on the two day All-around results from the 1999 National Championships, the top three (3) senior gymnasts will qualify for the 1999 World Championships Team.

D. Petitions to the 1999 World Championships Team 1. Petitions to be placed on the 1999 World Championships Team - Individual will be limited to the top five (5) All-Around scores from the 1999 Rhythmic Challenge.

2. If the number 1-3 ranked athletes from the Senior Division at the 1999 Rhythmic Challenge are not able to compete or complete the competition at the 1999 National Championship due to injury, illness or extraordinary circumstance she may petition to be placed onto the 1999 World Championship Team.

3. In order to submit a petition to be ploced on the Team, the gymnast must submit a written petition to the Rhythmic Program Director as soon as practical after learning of her inability to participate or continue to cam pete in the National Championships. Petitions based on illness or injury must be accompanied by a physicians report indicating the nature and extent of the injury and illness.

Petitions will be accepted or denied by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes an elected athlete representative. In no circumstance may the Rhythmic Pragram Committee grant the petition of a gymnast who does not have an AIIAround score from the 1999 Rhythmic Challenge which, if obtained at the National Championships, would have placed her among the top three finishers at the National Championships.

E. If an athlete who has been named to the 1999 World Championships Team is injured or becomes ill prior to the Competition and this injury or illness requires the athlete to withdraw from the team, the replacement will be the next ranked athlete from the 1999 National Championships.

F. Removal: 1. An athlete may be removed from the 1999 World Championships Team or from any steps of the process for selecting the Team if that athlete violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics' National Team Agreement (including the Code of Conduct incorporated in that Agreement).

2. An athlete may also be removed in the event of injury or illness which inhibits performance at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics.

3. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics ofter consultation with the RPC, Rhythmic Program Director, and an interview with the athlete and her coach.

III. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM-GROUP COMPETITION A. Qualification to the World Championships Team-Group: 1. If the USA fields a team at the 1999 Four Continents Championships and the Team finishes 1st-3rd, that Team will represent the USA at the 1999 World Championships.

B. Terms for participation in the 1999 Four Continents Championships in the group competition: 1. To qualify for the 1999 Four Continents Championships a group must compete at the 1999 Challenge, 1999 level 9 Championships, and the 1999 Western Open.

The combined score from these three (3) competitions will determine the group to represent the USA at the 1999 Four Continents Championships.

2. Must maintain the same level of competency as demonstrated at the 1999 Four Continents Championships. Determination of competency will be made by the Rhythmic Program Director, World Championships designated Judge, and an Athlete Representative one month prior to World Championships. Areport will be given to the President and the Rhythmic Program Committee.

C. If the representative group becomes unable to compete for any reason throughout the process, there will be no alternate group named.

1. If a member of the group withdraws or is removed, the designated alternate will be named as an official member of the group. If the Group Coach decides to substitute an additional athlete to the group, that athlete must be approved by the panel named in B.2 above.

D. Removal: 1. Agroup may be removed from the 1999 World Championships Team or from any steps of the process for the Team if that group or any member of the group violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics' National Team Agreement (including the Code of Conduct incorporated in that Agreement).

2. An athlete may also be removed in the event of injury or illness which inhibits performance at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics.

3. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the RPC, the Rhythmic Program Director, and an interview with the group and their coach.

IV. COACHES SELECTION 1. The Head Coach for the 1999 World Championships Team - Individual will be the 1999 National Championships 1st place athlete's personal coach. Any additional coaches (personal coaches from the selected team) will be determined by the RPC. 2. The 1999 World Championships Group coach will be the personal coach of the selected Group Team .•

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TRAMPOLINE AND TUMBLING SELECTION PROCEDURES

1. For the first two team trials, the first place winner is awarded 10 points, second place 9 points, third place 8 points, and so on, through tenth place which is awarded 1 point.

USA NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES

2. For the third team trial, the first place winner is awarded 12 points, second place 11 points, third place 10 points, and so on, through 12th place, which is awarded 1 point.

The USA National Team is the team that officially represents the United States at the World Championships and other international competitions until a new USA National Team has been designated. Team Trials will be held every year. The follOWing sets forth the policies and procedures for the selection of the USA National Team:

I. ELIGIBILITY

3. For each competitor, the two highest points earned are added together to determine the point total. In case of a tie, each competitor's two best scores will be added to determine the winner. If competitors are still tied, the third score will be added to each competitor's total.

A. Must be a United States citizen; B. Must be 12 years old by December 31 in the year of the competition; and C. Must be a member in good standing.

B. Following the final team trial competition, the athletes who finished in the top four posi· tions in each event will be named to the USA National Team. The fifth place athlete will be named as the alternate to the USA National Team. Athletes may petition to become members of the USA National Team in accordance with the approved petition procedure.

II. SELECTION - TEAM TRIALS

C. Synchronized trampoline teams must qualify for the USA National Team as a team and not just as individuals.

A. There are three team trials in odd·numbered years.

*For a copy of the Petition Procedures, please call 806-637-8670

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MEN'S SELECTION PROCEDURES

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C. The alternate to the 1999 World University Games Team will be the highest ranked gymnast from the competitive results who is not a member of the 1999 World University Games Team.

I. OVERVIEW Athletes may qualify for the Men's 1999 World University Games Team in one of two ways: A. Finish among the top three gymnasts at the 1999 Winter Cup Challenge B. Be the gymnast chosen by the Men's Program Committee as the fourth team member

11.1999 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE A. Qualification to Participate in the Winter Cup Challenge 1. The follOWing athletes are automatically qualified to the Winter Cup Challenge • All participants at the 1998 John Hancock U.S. Championships • The top 20 Class I gymnasts and the top 20 Class II gymnasts from the 1998 Junior Olympic National Championships.

2. Other athletes may petition the Men's Program Committee for participation by sending a video tape performance to the Senior Director for Men, no less than 30 days prior to the Winter Cup Challenge.

B. Time and Place The 1999 Winter Cup Challenge will be held February 12 -13, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

III. THE 1999 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM WILL BE SELECTED AS FOLLOWS: A. The top three gymnasts using the AII·Around Finals ranking from the Winter Cup Challenge will be on the team. In case of a tie for 3rd place, ties will be broken in the following manner: 1. Highest AII·Around total from both days of competition at the Winter Cup Challenge; 2. Highest individual event total at the Winter Cup Challenge AII·Around Finals.

B. The fourth member of the Team will be chosen by the Men's Program Committee and

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IV. PETITIONS Petitions by athletes unable to participate in the Winter Cup Challenge will be considered by the Men's Program Committee. If an athlete is petitioned directly onto the World University Games Team, that athlete will be placed in the fourth team position.

In order to be considered by the Men's Program Committee, petitions to be placed directly onto the World University Games Team must be submitted in writing to the USA Gymnastics' national office at the time the athlete becomes aware of his inability to participate in the applicable competition. The petition must state the specific injury, illness or unusual circumstance which prohibited the athlete from participating in the competitive process. In the case of a petition based upon an injury or illness, the petition must be accompanied by a physi· cion's statement, and the nature and extent of that injury or illness is subject to verification by a neutral doctor selected by USA Gymnastics.

V. COACHES SELECTION The head coach will be selected by the Men's Program Director, reviewed by the Men's Program Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics based upon the fol· lowing criteria: • Proven team leadership ability • International experience; and • Ability to communicate to the athletes and follow the training plan.

VI. REMOVAL An athlete or coach may be removed from the World University Games Team if he violates the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics or fails to attend the World University Games Training Camp for the full duration of the camp. An athlete may also be removed from the World University Games Team in the event of injury or illness, which inhibits peak performance at the World University Games. Verification of injury or illness will be by two neutral doctors

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1 999 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES selected by USA Gymnastics in consultation with the USoc. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the MPC, USA Gymnastics Men's Staff and an interview with the athlete and his coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures.

VII. APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION PROCEDURES These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by the Men's Program Committee and USA Gymnastics . •

WOMEN'S SELECTION PROCEDURES

V. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM A. The 1999 World University Games Team is five (5) athletes. The Team format will be four (4) athletes competing with the best three (3) scores counting.

B. All qualified athletes must sign and agree to the Athletes' Code of Conduct and return it with their entry/acceptance form in order to complete their entry requirements.

C. Ateam member may be replaced in the case of violations of the Athletes Code of Conduct with the approval of the USA Gymnastics Ethics Committee or if time constraint is an issue with the approval of the President of USA Gymnastics.

D. Replacements to the team due to conduct violations or injury of one of the team members will be made in All-Around rank order from World University Games Trials. Injury replacements must be documented by a doctor approved by the United States Olympic Committee or USA Gymnastics.

E. No injury petition onto the team will be accepted.

I. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM WILL BE DETERMINED AT TWO SEPARATE EVENTS

F.

II. QUALIFICATION TO THE WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM

G. The line-up for each event will be by vote of the head coach, assistant coach, and team leader. The athlete representative, if in attendance at Trials, Training Camp and on site training will also vote on the line-up.

A. The two highest ranking All-Around gymnasts (providing they are U.S. citizens)-through number five-from the 1999 NCAA Championships All-Around competition, who accept the invitation, will be placed on the WUG Team.

VI. COACH SELECTION

B. All remaining slots, three (3), on the team will be filled in rank order from the World University Games Trials, which will be held in Austin, Texas, Sunday, May 16, 1999.

C. TIes in the All-Around for placement onto the team will be broken by the highest individual event score, if still tied, the highest two events scores and if still tied, the highest three, if still tied, the highest Start Value following the above criteria.

D. All athletes competing for a position on the World University Games Team must either be currently enrolled in a university or college or be a senior in high school and have been accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the fall of 1999 and meet the minimum age requirement of 17 years of age on January 1, 1999.

III. ENTRY INTO THE WORLD UNIVER·SITY GAMES TRIALS SIXTEEN SLOTS (16) WILL BE BY PETITION ONLY Petitions for the World University Games Trials will be considered by the Selection Committee for: A. Any USA Gymnastics Elite athlete or 1999 level 10 national qualifier.

B. Acollegiate gymnast who finished in the top five (5) in the All-Around atthe 1999 USA Gymnastics Collegiate Nationals or the 1999 USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament.

C. Any collegiate gymnast who competed as an individual or with a team at NCAA Regionals or Nationals.

D. Any gymnast who would have met the above criteria except that she was injured or ill at the time of the qualifying meets. The injury petition must be submitted with doctors verification of the injury which kept her from competing in or finishing the competition.

NOTE: All petitions must complete a form (obtained from the USA Gymnastics office) and should include two all-around optional scores from current seasons or documentation of the athlete's competitive experience and must be received in the USA Gymnastics National Office no later than May 1, 1999.

The members of the team may be required to attend a training camp one week to ten days prior to processing by the Olympic Committee.

The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach will be determined by the Selection Committee and the President of USA Gymnastics after the team has been determined based upon the following criteria: • Proven team leadership ability • International experience • Rank order of the athletes The World University Games Team and Coaches are bound by the guidelines outlined in the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics and the Women's Team Responsibilities Manual. •

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS SELECTION PROCEDURES I. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES (JULY 1·13, 1999) COM· PETITORS WILL BE DETERMINED AT ONE EVENT. II. QUALIFICATION TO THE WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM: A. The West Qualifying Meet on May 15, 1999 will determine which athletes represent the USA using FIG competition I rules.

B. Selection will be based on the rank order of athletes who obtain a minimum 011around score of 35.00. Two athletes may represent the USA. C. All athletes competing for a position on the WUG Team must either be currently enrolled in a university or college or be a senior in high school and have been accepted and enrolled in an institution of higher learning in the fall of 1999 and meet the minimum age requirement of 17 years of age on January 1, 1999.

D. All expenses relating to the WUG are the responsibility of the athlete, coach, and judge.

IV. COMPETITION RULES

E. No gymnast will be allowed to attend without a U.S. coach and judge in attendance.

World University Games Trials will use 1999 FIG Code of Points, Competition I Rules.

F.

There will be no petition process anepted .•

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have full participation in the Junior Olympic Program and the Future Stars-National Development Team Program, with the exceptions noted below.

Please make the following changes to the 1997-1999 Men5 Rules and Policies Book. These changes are effective immediately.

2. Athletes who meet the criteria stated in #1, who are in the 12· 13 age group at the Junior Olympic National Championships, may qualify to participate as members of the 12·13 Junior National Team. Aforeign athlete will not displace a U.S. citizen, but will participate in addition to qualified U.S. citizens. Foreign athletes should not expect to be assigned to an international competition. This policy is not extended to the 14·15 and 16·18 age groups who must qualify to the National Team at the U.S. Championships.

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Payment of $40.00 per athlete.

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Change sentences 3 & 4 to: Forms requiring "Rush" processing should include a $25.00 rush processing fee. If more than five applicotions are sent together, the maximum rush processing fee is $100.00.

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Insurance related questions should be directed to USA Gymnastics Insurance Agency: Benefit Design Associates, Inc. 1003 High House Road, Suite 203 Gary, North Carolina, 27513 (919) 460·5991

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Add: USA Gymnastics Safety Certification is required for USA Gymnastics Professionol Membership.

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Change to: The annual fee for Professional Membership is one dis· cipline is $75.00. Each additional discipline added to the Professional Membership is $25.00. Therefore a combined Professional Membership with two disciplines (e.g. Men's and Women's) cost $100.00, a Professional Membership for three disci· plines costs $125.00 and a Professional Membership for all four dis· ciplines costs $150.00. Application requiring processing in less than 48 hours require a $25.00 "Rush" fee.

Change Entry fees for Qualifying Meets to: 1. Amaximum of $30.00 for a meet below the state level.

2. Amaximum of $40.00 per gymnast for the State Meet.

3. Amaximum of $50.00 per gymnast for the Regional level.

4. Amaximum of $100.00 per gymnast for the Junior Nationals.

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Change to: Foreign Athletes

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Change to: Members #4 and #5-Elected by the coaches of the Senior National Team at the U.S. Championships: Mark Williams, Barry Weiner

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Change names to: Marc Yancey, Greg Corsiglia

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Change to: a. Region I: Tim Klempnauer b. Member #1O-Mihai Bagiu d. Member #12 & #13-Marc Yancey, Greg Corsiglia

3. Non·citizens who do not meet the qualifications listed in #1, may participate for score only at state and regional championships.

They may participate at the Junior Olympic National Championships with the knowledge and permission of the Men's Program Director. These athletes will not be eligible to partici· pate in the Individual Event Finals at the Junior Olympic National Championships.

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Change to: Foreign Athletes 1. Foreign Athletes who have been residing in the USA for over six months and enrolled in a public or private school setting may

Nationals is set at

1. Foreign Athletes who have been residing in the USA for over six months and enrolled in a public or private school setting may have full participation in the Junior Olympic Program and the Future Stars-National Development Team Program, with the exceptions noted below.

2. Athletes who meet the criteria stated in #1, who are in the 12· 13 age group at the Junior Olympic National Championships, may qualify to participate as members of the 12·13 Junior National Team. Aforeign athlete will not displace a U.S. citizen, but will participate in addition to qualified U.S. citizens. Foreign athletes should not expect to be assigned to an international competition. This policy is not extended to the 14·15 and 16·18 age groups who must qualify to the National Team at the U.S. Championships.

See updated Regional and State Chairmen's directory

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3. Non·citizens who do not meet the qualificotions listed in #1, may participate for score only at state and regional championships.

They may participate at the Junior Olympic National Championships with the knowledge and permission of the Men's Program Director. These athletes will not be eligible to partici· pate in the Individual Event Finals at the Junior Olympic National Championships.

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much discussion, the MPC agreed to present both selection procedures to the Coaches Summit next week before making a final decision on the selection procedures on Nov. 8th.

October 30, 1998

V. 1999 JOHN HANCOCK U.S. GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

I. ROLL CALL Meeting called to order at 11:10 a.m. EST by Chair Marc Yancey.

Members Present: Marc Yancey George Beckstead Greg Corsiglia Tim Daggett Mark Williams Barry Weiner Chris Waller Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre Peter Kormann

Chair MPC & Jr. Coaches Rep. FIG Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Vice-Chair for Men Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Athlete's Rep. Men's Program Director (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote) National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote)

II. APPROVAL OF MPC MINUTES Minutes of 9/ 18 /98 approved.

Motion-Mark Williams Second-Marc Yancey PASSED 7-0

III. 1999 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES Dennis McIntyre outlined the selection procedures to the committee and the dates of the competition. The team will be gone from June 27July 7, 1999. Competition begins July 4th in Palma da Mallorca, Spain.

A four man team with one alternate will be selected from the 1999 Winter Cup competition. The top three all-around, rank order, will secure the first three positions. The fourth position will be selected by the MPC with the consideration of the following: 1) A petition from the top three places at the 1998 U.s. Championships 2) Winter Cup scores and/or 1997 World Championships or major international or national events in 1998 3) Past performances. One alternate will be selected from Winter Cup, rank order from the all-around.

Accept World University Games Selection Procedures Motion-Mark Williams Second-Tim Daggett PASSED 7-0

IV. 1999 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES Tim Daggett discussed the proposals the Selection Committee put together. Two selection scenarios were presented to the MPC. Both possible selections would lock the top four all-around positions from a 20%/20% (two days of competitions at U.s. Championships) and 30%/30% (two days of competition at the World Team Trials) percentage from U.S. Championships and World Team Trials. The selection for the last two team positions are yet to be determined. After

Ron Galimore reviewed some ideas for the qualification to the U.s.

Championships and the format of the meet. These ideas needed to be presented at the Coaches Summit before being finalized: 1) One regional qualifying meet held in a central location. 2) National Team members automatically qualify, 13 all-around, three 5 event gymnasts and three 4 event gymnasts, rank order from the regional qualifier go to U.s. Championships. 3.) Thirty-six to thirty-nine gymnasts, plus approved petitions, would qualify to U.S. Championships.

VI. USOC 2000 TEAM SELECTION ISSUE Ron Galimore has contacted the USOC about finalizing the Olympic Selection Procedures after the 1999 World Championships. The USOC asked USA Gymnastics to submit, in writing, a request for an extension in submitting the 2000 Selection Procedures for their consideration.

VII. EVENTS Ron Galimore listed the upcoming events and the athletes and coaches who will be participating: Australian Cup -

Chris Young and Trent Wells-Barry Weiner

IMSS Mexico -

Justin Toman-Mike Bums

Chunichi Cup -

Steve McCain and Jim Foody-Doug Macey

Swiss Cup/DTB - Jason Gatson-Ron Brant There have also been meets with China and Cuba added to next year's calendar. The details of the competition with China are still being worked out. The competition with Cuba is part of a Peak Grant Request.

VIII. FIG TECHNICAL MEETING George Beckstead gave a report about the FIG Technical meetings held in New York. The Men's and Women's Technical Committees were asked to organize a new code for beyond 2000 by March 1999.

The Men's Technical Committee told Hardy Fink that a new code would not be done by March and that the committee did not support his open-ended scoring system or his Code of Points. They asked to have the Executive Committee of the FIG revisit the vote to support Hardy's Code. He also reported that Les Sasvary would be the Technical Assistant Judge on SR at the 1999 World Championships.

Motion-Mark Williams to adjourn.

Second-Mark Yancey

Meeting adjourned at 1:25 p.m. EST. Submitted by Mark Wells William s, secretanj, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

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If a gymnast has a broken/ torn grip, she may repeat her routine as the last team competitor or after the all-around competitor (specialist). If this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to change grips or enough time to prepare, the gymnast will repeat the routine as soon as it is safe to do so. However, the time should not exceed five minutes. (Note: C0l11111on sense and safety l11ust always prevail.)

The National Collegiate Women's Championships and all meets used to qualify will be conducted according to the International Gymnastics Federation Women's Code of Points (modified rules), with the Junior OlympiC (Level 10) modifications as of November 1, 1998.

If the value of a skill a.o.) is raised after November 1, it will be effective immediately. All rules and guidelines for execution and compositional deductions as applied to the USA Gymnastics-JO program (Level 10) will be used with the following collegiate modifications/clarifications:

A chalk arc line may be placed on the corners of the floor exercise mat. Except for a small mark, chalk may not be applied directly to the beam. A small amount of chalk may be applied to the gymnast's hands and feet as needed for safety.

EQUIPMENT

RULES

Bar height adapters may be used for regular season competitions.

They will be used at the regional and national championships. If the bar height adapters are used, the gymnast will be allowed to place the springboard on two landing mats to mount. (Note: Low bar must be adjustable to 165 cm and the high bar adjustable to 245 em without the bar height adapters. Wide base uneven bars (160 CI11 width) are required for the

.30 deduction for competing out of order (taken from team score) Reminder: Landing deductions are taken for lack of control and/or movement occurring prior to presenting to the judges. (i.e.: celebrating on the mat prior to presenting to the judges, failing to show a controlled landing prior to turning to present to the judges.)

1999 regular season.)

VAULT

W' plywood may be used under the springboard for mounting bars and beam .

Collegiate Vault Table (Effective August 1998) See page 37

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WOMEN'S PROGRAM LEVEL 5 UPDATE

By Kathy Feldmann, Vice President Member Services

Procedures to go from Level 4 to Level 5. The procedure is not new, but it is not being done.

IMPORTANT • There is not a charge for upgrading from level 4 to level 5 .

• We need to receive a Team Member appl ication that is signed by the skill evaluator. This can either be a copy of the original form , or a newly completed form. If all the address in formation is the same, we only need the gymnast's name, club information and skill evaluator signatures.

• We then will pull the original level 4 application out of the club file and attach the upgrade request.

• We will check that the skill evaluator signature is valid . That is, the person is listed in our data files as a skill eva luator.

• Must receive the social security of the skill evaluator.

• We will check the birth date of the gymnast to make sure that the child is a minimum of seven years old .

• The gymnast will receive a new level 5 number and will be sent a new card.

• We must have a separately signed application for each gymnast who is upgrading please follow these procedures. We are finding that gymnasts ore trying to register as a level 6 and the last record that we have is that of a level 4 . Their application can not go through . We must have the level 5 application and skill evaluator information . These rules ore set forth by the Women' Junior Olympic Program Committee. We must follow the procedures for mobility as directed by them.

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BEAM #8.305 #8.306 #8 .405

Salto backward stretched with step-out = D Gainer salto backward stretched, also with leg change in flight = D Salto backward stretched with legs together = E

Exception to Special Connection Rules: Any flic flac to any salto backward stretched, in a 2 acrobatic flight element series will not receive special connection Bonus Points.

#2.307 #7.302 #7.310

Stag-ring leap or jump =D Free (aerial) walkover forward =D Flic flac with 1/4 twist (90°) to side handstand

=D

FLOOR All 11/4 saltos to prone landing will be valued one level higher than landing on feet.

Straddle jump with 1/2 turn-(lean backward) 1/2 turn in horizontal plane to land prone = D Clarifica tion: All varia tions of the Pop a landing in prone position =D

SCORING Open Scoring is required and Start Values must be flashed. (Note:

Judges are to sit apart; all judges' scores will be flashed, simultaneously, with only the average raised.)

UNIFORM Deduction of .10 for leotard above the hip bone. A warning must be given first. There is no deduction for a matching sports bra that is exposed. Backless leotards are permissible.•

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Handspring Handspring Yamashita Yamashita 1/2 on Handspring Yamashita 1/2 on 1/ 10n 1/ 10n Handspring 1/2 on 1/1 on Handspring 1/2 on 1/1 on Handspring Handspring

1/2 turn 1/2 turn 1/2 off 1/1 1/1 1/1 Handspring 1/2 11/2 1 1/2 1/ 1 off (H/ Y) 2/ 1 2/ 1 11/2 21/2 3/1

8.6 8.7 8.7 8.8 8.9 9.3 9.4 9.3 9.6 9.6 9.5 9.5 9.7 9.9 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.0

GROUP 2: CUERVOS & SALTOS FORWARD 2.301 2.302 2.303 2.402 2.403 2.404 2.405 2.406 2.501 2.502 2.507 2.508 2.509 2.510 2.511 2.512 2.513 2.514 2.515

Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring 1/1 on 1/1 on 1/1 on

Front Tuck Front Tuck 1/2 1/2 Back Tuck Front Tuck 1/ 1 1/2 off, Back w /1/2 + Front Pike Front Pike 1/2 1/2 Back Pike Double Front Front Tuck 11/2 Front Layout Front Layout 1/2 1/2, Back Layout Front Layout 1/1 Front Layout 1 1/2 Front Layout 2/ 1 Front Tuck Front Pike Front Layout

GROUP 3: TSUKAHARAS* & 3.201 3.303 3.305 S3.310 S3.311 S3.312

Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara

Y2

9.8 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

TURN ENTRY PHASE

Tuck Pike Layout Tuck 1/2 Pike 1/2 Layout 1/2

9.5 9.6 9.8 9.7 9.8 9.9

3.402 3.403 3.405 3.407 3.408 3.501 3.504 3.505 3.506 3.508

Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara 1/2 on 1/2 on Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara 1/2 on

Tuck 1/1 Tuck 11/2 Layout 1/ 1 1/2 off, Front Tuck 1/2 off, Front Pike Double Back Tuck Double Back Pike Back Layout 11/2 Back Layout 2/1 1/2 off, Front Layout

9.9 10.0 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

*All Tsukaharas may be pelformed with 90 to 180 degree LA tum in first flight phase.

GROUP 4: ROUND·OFF ENTRY (YURCHENKO) 4.201 S4.210 S4.211 4.302 4.303 4.304 4.306 4.307 4.315 S4.320 S4.321 S4.322 S4.323 4.402 4.404 4.407 4.408 4.409 4.410 4.411 4.415 S4.420 S4.421 4.501 4.502 4.503 4.504 4.505 4.511 4.512 4.513 4.514 4.515 4.516

RO,FF RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO,FF RO,FF RO, FF RO,FF RO,FF RO, FF 1/ 1 RO, FF RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO,FF RO, FF 1/2 RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO,FF RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/2 RO, FF 1/1 RO, FF 1/1

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Back Tuck 1/1 Twist off 11/2 Twist off Back Tuck 1/ 1 Back Pike Back Layout 1/2 off, Front Tuck 1/2 off, Front Pike Handspring 1/1 Back Tuck 1/2 Back Pike 1/2 Back Layout 1/2 1 1/2 Twist off Back Tuck 1 1/2 Back Layout 1/ 1 1/2 off, Front Layout Front Tuck Front Tuck 1/2 1/2 off, Back Tuck Front Pike Back Tuck 2/1 Twist off 2/ 1 Twist off Double Back Tuck Back Tuck 2/ 1 Double Back Pike Back Layout 1 1/2 Back Layout 2/1 Front Pike 1/2 1/2 off, Back Pike Front Layout Front Layout 1/2 Back Pike Back Layout

9.5 9.3 9.5 9.8 9.6 9.8 9.8 9.9 9.8 9.6 9.7 9.8 9.7 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

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Motion-D. Porrozzo Second-G. Grainger PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

August 19, 1998 Indianapolis, Indiana

The board also discussed adding the following duties of the Chair of the WPC to the Operating Code:

I. ROll CAll

a.

Chair all meetings of the WPC

Meeting was called to order at 9:05 p.m.

b.

Act as a liaison to sub-committees

Members Present:

c.

Represent Women's Program Committee at the Board of Directors meetings

d.

Casts a vote only in the case of a tie.

WAB Chairman

Jan Greenhawk

Region I

Denise Porrazzo

Region 2

Ruth Sandoz

Region 3

Cori Rizzo

Region 4

George Grainger

Region 5

Kathy Koeth-Shufflin

Region 7

Lynn Perrott

Region 8

Deb Kornegay

R. Kreutzer explained the re-structuring and re-defined responsibilities of the National and International Elite Program Committees. The International Elite Program Committee consists of four coaches (elected by all individuals who coach an Elite National Team member), an athlete representative and the National Elite Program Committee Chair.

Motion: To approve the re-definition of the duties of the National and International Elite Program Committees and add such to the Operating Code.

Elite Program Comm. Chair

Roe Kreutzer

Jr. Olympic Program Comm. Chair

Tom Koll

Athlete Representative:

Tanya Service Chaplin

Women's Program Director

Kathy Kelly

Jr. Olympic Program Manager

Connie Maloney

Motion-K. Koeth-Shufflin Second-D. Kornegay PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

IV. APPOINTMENT OF SUB·GROUPS

Absent: Region 6

Kathy Ostberg (absent)

Women's Technical Comm. Chair

Marilyn Cross

The Board discussed forming several sub-groups to investigate the following: a.

Fines for Sanction Violations. At this time, it was recommended that the Regional Chairs continue to document any violations and forward them to the National Office. Kathy Kelly will check on the legal issues in regards to limiting sanctions and imposing fines.

b.

Financial Reporting System. K. Koeth-Shufflin, C. Rizzo, L. Perrott and R. Sandoz will report to the Board at the next meeting.

c.

Guidelines for guests at Regional / State meetings. Since all members of the Board are either elected or appointed and have signed a form accepting their responsibilities and agreeing to the USA Gymnastics confidentiality policies, all Board meetings should be closed meetings. However, from time to time, individuals may request that they be allowed to make a presentation to the board. If the board wishes to invite such persons to attend, the agenda must be set in advance and the invitation to attend will be for a specific time, according to the agenda.

II. STATE CHAIR WORKSHOP REVIEW The board commended Jan Greenhawk on the organization of the State Chair workshop and discussed additional ways to use the "break-out groups" concept. She will send out evaluation forms to the participants to determine what should be included in future workshops.

III. OPERATING CODE ADDITIONS/CHANGES The Elite Program Committee and the Jr. Olympic Program Committee have recommended to the Women's Administrative Board to make the following change to the Operating Code: That the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Vice-President for Women act as Chair of the Women's Program Committee (which is comprised of the Chairs of the WTC, Administrative Board, JOPC and EPC, as well as the Athlete Rep, the Vice-President for Women, the International Technical Consultant and the Women's Program Director).

Meeting was adjourned at 10:00 p.m.

Motion to accept the above recommendation of the Elite and Jr. Olympic Program Committees.

Next meeting is scheduled for the Spring of 1999. Exact date/location to be announced.

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GYMNASTICS

I. ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order at 8:00 p.m. by WAB ChairmanJan Greenhawk.

Members Present: Tina Preston (jor Denise Porrazzo) Region 1 Region 2 Ruth Sandoz Region 3 Cori Rizzo Region 4 George Grainger Region 6 Kathy Ostberg Region 7 Lynn Perrott Region 8 Deb Kornegay Women's Program Director Kathy Kelly Members Absent: Kathy Koeth-Shufflin Region 5 Roe Kreutzer Elite Program Comm. Chair Jr. Olympic Program Comm. Chair Tom Koll Athlete Representative: Tanya Service Chaplin Women's Technical Comm. Chair Cheryl Hamilton Connie Maloney Jr. Olympic Program Manager

II. NON路MEMBERS AT SANCTIONED MEETS Recommendation: If an individual without a current professional membership attempts to act as a coach on the floor of a USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition, that individual will be removed from the meet (field of play) by the Meet Director. If the club represented by that individual has no other coaches present who are professional members, then their athletes will not be allowed to compete in that meet. Entry fees for that competition will not be refunded under these circumstances.

Motion-R. Sandoz Second-G. Grainger PASSED

If an individual either attempts to coach without a professional membership or falsifies their membership number at a USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition, a warning will be sent to the individual and to the club for which this person coached. Form letters to report such incidents will be sent to the Meet Director with the Sanction forms. A copy of the letter will be sent to the State Chairman and to USA Gymnastics Member Services.

III. STATE/REGIONAL COMPETITION AND/OR CLUB FEES Recommendation: To add a clarification to the Operating Code, pps.

158-159, under duties of the Regional Chairman: The Regional Chairman may determine and collect competition and/or club fees for the purpose of raising operating funds for the Region with the approval of the Regional Board. All fees will be retained in the Regional account for use as decided by the Regional Board.

Recommendation: To add a clarification to the Operating Code, pps.

159-160, under duties of the State Chairman: The State Chairman may determine and collect competition and/or club fees for the purpose of raising operating funds for the State with the approval of the State Board. All fees will be retained in the State account for use as decided by the State Board.

Motion-K. Ostberg Second-Co Rizzo PASSED

The conference call was adjourned at 8:37 p.m. EST The next meeting of the Women's Administrative Board will be May 21-23 (arrival on 5/20) in conjunction with the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors in Indianapolis.

Approved by Bob Colarossi, President November, 1998

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WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING

Kathy updated the committee regarding the selection procedures.

November 14, 1998 Indianapolis, Indiana

• Pan American Selection Procedures are completed and the procedures are mailed to the coaches and the athletes and printed in Technique Magazine.

I. ROLL CALL

III. SELECTION PROCEDURES

• World Championships Procedures are being reviewed by legal council and approved by the Executive Committee.

Chairman

Roe Kreutzer

Coach Representatives

Guest Coach

Steve Rybacki Kelli Hill Mary Lee Tracy Donna Strauss Debbie Kaitschuck

FIG WTC

Jackie Fie (absent)

Vice President for Women

Joan Gnat

Athlete Representative

Tanya Chaplin

Guest Athlete

Michelle Farrell

Women's Program Director

Kathy Kelly

Kathy Kelly opened the meeting with the videotape of the President's address at Congress. The message of his vision was emphasized during the recent USOC Meetings involving the Venture and Podium funding programs which are directed to the performance of our athletes during the Olympic Games. Mr. Colarossi has mandated that all efforts made and money spent be directed to maximize the benefits to our athletes. With this mission in mind, Kathy asked that the coaches consider these goals in all their decision making.

II. NATIONAL TEAM SIZE Recommendation that beginning with 1999 U.S. Championships, the Senior and Junior National Team be divided into two squads #1-14 and # 15-20. The benefits of the two squads will be different.

• Deadline for submission of the Olympic Selection Procedures have been extended. Final date to be announced.

IV. CALENDAR 1999·2000: ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES Recommendation to approve the proposed calendar as amended for 1999 and 2000.

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Donna Strauss PASSED Kathy explained the inclusion of the Australian Team in the International Team Meet. The plans are to train with the Australian Team in the U.s. immediately after the competition. USA Gymnastics will be researching and putting this training camp and all others out to bid. The committee structured the travel schedule for the training exchange as follows: Arrive USA March 24th evening (training available on the 24th) - full training 25th, 26th, compete on the 27th. Transport to Michigan State in the am 28th beginning training on the evening of the 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st, departure evening of the 31st. Athletes are required to attend the joint training camp immediately following.

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Mary Lee Tracy PASSED

Kathy apprised the committee that we have received an invitation to attend a team competition in China. The invitation has been extended through the efforts of the men's program and is inclusive of both programs. The decision was to attend the competition if the following schedule is acceptable to the men and to China.

SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM #1-14 Members would receive international assignments, complete national team apparel package, one training camp and 5 visits from the national team coaching staff.

We would like to depart U.S. on April 5th with competition on April 10th and return on April 11th. The rationale for this date is to shorten the length of the first season so that the athletes can have adequate time to prepare for the most important second season.

SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM #15-20 Members would receive national team leotard and warm-up, one training camp, and 2 visits from the national team coaching staff.

They will not receive international assignments (unless needed). #1-14 JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM Members would receive international assignments, national team apparel package, one training camp, and 2 visits from the national team coaching staff.

JUNIOR NATIONAL TEAM #15-20 Members would receive national team leotard and warm-up, one training camp and one visit from the national team coaching staff.

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These recommendations will be implemented in January 1999 and will be used to determine point totals for the 1998 calendar year.

Recommendation that the World University Games will not accumulate any points for the Club Support Program.

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Kelli Hill PASSED Recommendation that the Club Support Program be revised to include only the years of 1997 and 1998.

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Kelli Hill PASSED Recommendation to use the new point totals for the Club Support Program as follows: World / Olympic Team Sr. PAC & PAGU & Int. Team Meet All other team meets All other assignments

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Concern was also expressed regarding national team members and their availability for international assignments. It is expected that each national team coach understands the responsibilities of the national team, which includes keeping abreast of the calendar and arranging his / her athlete's workplan according to the national team priorities and schedule. Disciplinary action will be taken against coaches communicating with foreign countries for international exchanges without prior conversation with the office. According to the FIG Statutes, all communication concerning competition and training must be between federations .

Clarificiation: Recommendation that any former international team member wishing to re-enter competition does not have to demonstrate the elite testing.

Motion- Mary Lee Tracy Second-Kelli Hill PASSED Recommendation to have the staff prepare five minute simple complexes for floor, bars and beam for the use at international competitions as needed by the head coach.

Recommendation that International Team Members will earn the following points for the club support program: Senior #1-14 = 2 pts., 15-20 = 1 pt., Junior #1-20 = 1 pt.

Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Donna Strauss PASSED

Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Steve Rybacki PASSED Recommendation that the office establish better communication with the parents through a parents newsletter.

Recommendation that, in order to participate in the Club Support Program, the club must have a current Senior National Team Member or a Junior National Team Member in the top ten.

Motion-Donna Strauss Second-Kelli Hill PASSED

Motion-Steve Rybacki Second-Mary Lee Tracy PASSED

IX. NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMPS

VII. WOMEN'S RESPONSIBILITY MANUAL The committee reviewed the Women's Responsibility Manual and made revisions to the document according to the proposal presented and discussions that were held.

The corrected manual will be distributed to all national team members and coaches.

VIII. GENERAL PROGRAM AREAS In keeping with the higher level of accoLmtability that is expected of -----------------ÂŤ

all those involved in the elite program, the committee discussed a Workplan for national team members. Mary Lee and Steve will send their plans to the office to be used as a model for all national team coaches. The national staff will review the workplans submitted by the coaches and will provide input where appropriate. The staff will keep a copy of the finalized workplan for each national team member and will review it on visitations. The staff will also be submitting a written report after each visitation. This report will be designed by the IPC and Kathy. Club Support Program and Coaches' Incentive Funding will be tied to the effectiveness and adherance to these plans.

Committee discussed schedule, content and purpose of National Team Training Camps. Mary Lee presented ideas for inclusion to the camps.

Some of the ideas have already been implemented and the committee agreed to add the others. The office will be responsible to follow through with the construction as deSignated.

X. PAN AMERICAN TRIALS/U.S. CLASSIC Kathy brought a proposed schedule of the Pan American Trials to the committee for approval since the proposed schedule did not meet the criteria as outlined in the Rules and Policies (i.e. gym must be available one day prior to competition).

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1 998 Index For I'ecllni"ue Magazine, Vol. 1 8 ADMINISTRATION/ ANNOUNCEMENTS/ MISCELLANEOUS Angelic Happenings in Gymnastics. #9, p. 24 Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #9, p. 4, 22 Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #10, p. 4-5 Dennehy, Michael. Dealing with the Death of a Coach. #5, p. 38 Donna Strauss and Yoichi Tomita USOC Coach of the Year Awards. #10, p. 6-7 Gym Corps to Africa. #4, p. 6 Ideas that Work in the Gym. #1, p. 35 Ideas that Work in the Gym. #3, p. 29 Ideas that Work in the Gym. #5, p. 38 Ideas that Work in the Gym. #7, p. 17 Knapp, Sandy. Message from the Chair. #4, p. 4 Knapp, Sandy. Message from the Chair. #8, p. 4-5 Meet the Chairman of the Board. #8, p. 27-28 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #1, p. 24-25 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #2, p. 20-21 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #3, p. 36-37 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #4, p. 30-31 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #5, p. 30-31 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #6, p. 42-43 Meet the Staff of USA Gymnastics. #7, p. 42-43 Notice to Membership. #1, p. 42 Notice to Membership. #4, p. 39 Notice to Membership. #8, p. 25 Olympic Solidarity Courses. #3, p. 5 Peszek, Luan. What You Want in Te(hniqu~ Survey Results. #1, p. 38-39 Q&A.#1, p. 22 Q&A.#5, p. 39 Q&A.#6, p. 33 Scanlan, Kothy. President's Message. #1, p. 4-5 Scanlan, Kothy. President's Message. #2, p. 4-5 Scanlan, Kathy. President's Message. #3, p. 4 Scanlan, Kothy. President's Message. #5, p. 4 Scanlan, Kathy. President's Message. #6, p. 4-5 Scanlan, Kathy. President's Message. #7, p. 4 Spotlight: Melanie Kosoff, Denise Coats and Peter Vidmar. #8, p. 22-23 Spotlight: Rhythmic Gymnastics High School Program. #9, p. 26-27 Spotlight: Odyssey of Africa. #10, p. 14-1 5 Technique Index for 1997. #1, p. 44-45 Technique Statement of Ownership. #10, p. 32 Tecnica: For Spanish Speaking Gymnastics Professionals. #1, p. 42 Television Braadcast Schedule. #1, p. 23 You Can Help. #8, p. 34

ATHLETE WELLNESS PROGRAM USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program Course. #4, p. 17 USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program Course. #5, p. 2B USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program Course. #6, p. 2B USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Progrom Course. #7, p. 28

BOOK REVIEWS Schenk, 8rian. The History of USA Gymnastics: the early yeorsthrough 1991 . #4, p. 28

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BUSINESS AFresh Perspective. #7, p. 20 Attention Gym Club Owners and Managers Research Study. #2, p. 42 Bohnert, Craig. Getting Newspaper Coverage for Your Gym. #2, p. 38-39 Cure Conflicts Before They Corrupt Your Productivity. #4, p. 32 Five Keys to being a Great Leader. #6, p. 32 Galimore, Loree. 12 Ways to Increase Revenue During the Holidays. #10, p. 20-21 Gymnastics Network News. #4, p. 33 Sahlein, Frank. Howto Review and Select New Activity Profit Centers for Your Business. #5, p. 32-33 Sahlein, Frank. Children "Edu-tainment" Facility (re) Design. #6, p. 30-31

COLLEGIATE NCAA National Team Rankings for Men and Women. #3, p. 20

General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #5, p. 34-35 General Gymnastics Advisory Ponel Minutes. #6, p.44-45 General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #7, p. 44-45 General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #8, p. 38-39 General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #9, p.37 General Gymnostics Advisory Panel Minutes. #9, p. 38 Gymfest Texas Style. #10, p. 33 Las Vegas Gymfest, GG Congress and Rhythmic Workshop. #3, p. 20 USA Gymnastics National Gymfest. #4, p. 28 USA Gymnastics National Gymfest. #5, p. 29 USA Gymnastics National Gymfest. #6, p. 45 USA Gymnastics National Gymfest. #7, p. 43 World Gymnaestrada Youth Camp. #8, p. 34

HALL OF FAME CONGRESS Congress Preview. #7, p. 21 Congress Groups and Organization Meetings. #7, p.22 Congress Proceedings 800ks for Sale. #10, p. 33 Congress Schedule. #8, p. 24 Peszek, Luan. USA Gymnastics National Congress. #9,p.5-10 Region 4 Mini Congress. #8, p. 34 Region 8 Congress. #9, p. 24 The Facts. #3, p. 22-23 The Facts, registration forms, schedule, add-ons, tickets. #4, p. 23-27 The Facts, registration forms, schedule, add-ons, tickets. #5, p. 23-28 The Facts, registration forms, schedule, add-ons, tickets. #6, p. 23-29 The Facts, registration forms, schedule, add-ons, tickets. #7, p. 23-2B U.s. Olympic Congress. #4, p. 29

EVENT SCHEDULE Event Schedule. #1, p. 47 Event Schedule. #2, p. 47 Event Schedule. #3, p. 47 Event Schedule. #4, p. 47 Event Schedule. #5, p. 47 Event Schedule. #6, p. 47 Event Schedule. #7, p. 47 Event Schedule. #8, p. 47 Event Schedule. #9, p. 47 Event Schedule. #10, p. 47

GENERAL GYMNASTICS Breaking General Gymnastics News. #2, p. 45 Capelolli, Dean. No One Sits On The Bench. #1, p. 1B-19 Cape lolli, Dean. It's Official, General Gymnastics (GG) is a New Sport! #2, p. 28-29 Cape lolli, Dean. Preparing a Group for International Travel. #3, p. 30-32 General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #1, p.37 General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes. #4, p. 44-45

Hall of Fame Members In Memory. #3, p. 35 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Nomination Form. #1, p. 43 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Nomination Form. #2, p. 43 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Nomination Form. #10, p. 34

KINDER ACCREDITATION FOR TEACHERS (KAT) Callahan-Molnar, Trocey. Small Hand Apparatus for 3-5 Year Olds. #3, p. 14-18 Congratulations Levell KAT Teachers. #2, p. 37 Congratulations. #4, p. 21 Feeney, Rik. Teaching the Backward Roll. #10, p. 19, 23 Gardner, Beth. Organized Chaos: There's an Anaconda in Our Class. #5, p. 14-17 Gardner, Beth. The Greot Cone Dilemma. #7, p. 6-7, 9-11 KAT Announcement. #9, p. 11 KAT Registration and Schedule. #2, p. 36 KAT Update. #1, p. 14 KAT Workshop Schedule. #3, p. 29 KAT Workshop Schedule. #5, p. 18 KAT Workshop Schedule, #6, p. 20 KAT Workshop Schedule, #8, p. 21 KAT Workshop Schedule, #10, p. 12 Spoto, Joni. Rhythmic Gymnastics for 3-5 Year olds. #10, p. 16-18

MEMBERSHIP Gymnastics Network News. #10, p. 7 Member Club Benefits. #1, p. 36 Member Club-Allention Club Owner. #6, p. 21 Membership History. #1, p. 36 Membership Hours. #1, p. 42 Membership Holiday Hours. #10, p. 32 Member Services Extended Hours. #9, p. 24 Member Services Update. #7, p. 18 Notice to Members Regarding Rules and Policies. #1, p. 42 Notice to USA Gymnastics Professional Membership. #9, p. 25

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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS Correction of Rhythmic Rules and Policies. #1, p. 42 Greathouse, Helena. How do you Emphocize Strengths and Cover Up Weoknesses. #2, p. 26-27 Pan American Games Selection Procedures 1999. #10, 28, 30 Rhythmic Eastern/Western Open Qualifying Events. #3, p. 20 Rhythmic Program Commillee Meeting Minutes. #4, p. 45 Rhythmic Program Update. #5, p. 29 Rhythmic Program Director Position Opening. #5, p. 35 Rhythmic Program Director Position Opening. #6, p. 21 Rhythmic Program Reminder. #5, p. 20 Rhythmic Rules and Policies Correction. #1, p. 42 Rhythmic Technical Committee Meeting Minutes. #10, p. 37-39, 42-44

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SPORT SCIENCE An Ex[ercise High. #7, p. 20 Chebouraev, V.Artisti[ Gymnastics Competition Programs for Juniors in Russia. #2, p. 16-17 Cornelius, William. Biome[hani[al Relationships Within the Shoulder Joint. #5, p. 6-8 Duda, J. Gano-Overway, L. Anxiety in Elite Young Gymnasts: Part II I Physiml and Psy[hologiml Manifestations of Stress. #1, p. 20-22 LaPiana, Kim. How to be a High Performance Ma[hine the Easy Way! #2, p. 6-9 LaPiana, Kim. Are You Having a Snack Allmk? If Not, You Should. #8, p. 14-15 Leglise, Michel. Limits on Young Gymnasts. #4, p. 8-14 Nassar, L. Biggs, T. Ellioll, S. Lower Extremity Functional Progression: Bmk to Tumbling and Stuck Landings Aher an Injury. #1, p. 6-12.

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Internotional Elite Program Commillee. #8, p. 35-36 Judges' Certifi[otion, Inc #5, p. 36-37 Junior Olympic Nationals. #8, p. 42-45 KolI, Tom. TIps for Tea[hing Women's J.O. Routines Levels 5 & 6. #3, p. 24-28 Moloney, Connie. What's New for the Women's Junior Olympi[ Program in 1998-99. #9, p. 30-35 Ostberg, Kathy. Orgonizing the Perfect Women's Gymnasti[s Meet. #9, p. 12-16 Pan Amerimn Games Sele[tion Procedures 1999. #10, p. 26 Peszek, Luan. National TOP's Gymnastics. #1, p. 30-31 Peszek, Luan. Donna Strauss: Senets to Success. #10, p. B-l0 Update to the Women's Rules and Policies. #4, p. 15 USA Gymnastics Women's JOVault Table. #9, p. 36 Warren, Meg. Be Positive, Patient and Disciplined. #10, p. 35-36 Women's Administrative Board Meeting. #1, p. 34 Women's Administrative Board Meeting. #7, p. 29-33 Women's FIGCode of Points Clarifimtion and Update. #3, p. 39 and 43-45 Women's International Elite Program Commillee Minutes. #3, p. 38 Women's International Elite Program Commillee Minutes. #9, p. 43-45 Women's Jr. Olympi[ Compulsory 800k Errata. #8, p. 29-31 Women's Jr. Olympi[ Compulsory Questions and Answers. #2, p. 30-35 Women's Jr. Olympi[ Program Commillee Minutes. #1, p. 32-33 Women's Nominations for National (ommillee Chair Positions. #3, p. 4 Women's Te[hniml Commillee Conference Call Minutes. #1, p. 44 Women's Te[hniml Commillee Conference Call Minutes. #8, p. 32-33 Women's Te[hniml Commillee Meeting Minutes. #4, p. 36-38, 42-44

TELECOMMUNICATIONS Get Email Updates from USA Gymnasti[s Online! #1, p. 42 Online Search for Gymnastics Clubs. #3, p. 20 USAGO Introdu[es Gymnastics Club Search. #1, p.42 Whitlo[k, S., Harless, R. USA Gymnastics Online.

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POSITION AVAILABLE CAMP WAYNE: Co·ed children's mmp in Northeast Pennsylvania 121/2 hrs from NYCl.lf you really enjoy gymnastics and wont to teach children (ages 6·16) we are looking for a Director, on Assistant Director and instructors for Gymnastics, Aerobics, Dance and Cheerleading. We offer a caring, fun·loving environ· ment, rm./bd. + salary. Write: 12 Allevard St., lido Beach, NY 11561 or mlll ·BOO·279·3019. Fox#: 516· 897·7339.

GYMNASTICS DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTORS: Premiere summer camp for girls located in Western MassachuseHs seeks coaches and athletes to serve as Director and Instructor(s) for comprehensive gymnas· tics program for compers ages 7·15. Beginner· Advanced classes. "State of the Art" facility includes: spring /loor, beams, unevens, vault and traveling rig.

Competitive salary, room and boord, travel allowance.

Contact: Camp Danbee, 24 Woodshire Terrace, Towaco, NJ 070B2, (BOO)392·3752. Program runs June 20· August 20, 1999.

COACHES NEEDED. Eastern Notional Academy is looking for coaches Pompton Plains and Paramus NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschool and General program, Team coaches qualified in chore· ography and dance at a high level and knowledge. able in the compulsory division and instructors for all programs. ENA is in a perfect location for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains. First Aid/ Safety certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring.

Salary commensurate upon qualifications and expe· rience. Contact Rich at 973·B35·1665 or fox resume to 973·835·6225 or e·mail us at ena@ena.com.

Eastern Notional Academy, 210 West Parkway, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444. HHp://www.ena.com

ules available. Send verifiable resume, salary history and references to IASIS Gymnastics, 2225 Highland Village Rood, Highland Village, Texas 75077. Fox972317·3397. E·maiIIASIS_GYM@MSN .COM.

SAN DIEGO·GIRLS GYMNASTICS. looking for a Team Coach for levels 5·9 at successful club in Son Marcos, CA. Gym is 15,000 sq. h. - Needs to have knowledge of optional skills to toke team on to level 10 or Elite. Must be able to coach academy program also. Good starting salary commensurate with experi· ence, yearly bonuses, paid holidays ond vacotions Send resume to Jennifer Friedman, 220 N. Bingham Dr. #104, Son Marcos, CA - Fox #7 60·744·0612, ar mil for more information 760·744·8390.

CHICAGOLAND (WESTERN SUBURBS) GYM. Seeking ENTHUSIASTIC COACHES for our Recreotionol/ Competitive Programs. American has earned Sectional &State Titles for several years and continues to strive for success. Amerimn provides programming that stirn· ulotes the growth ond development of skills that carry over into all ospects of life. American is a State·of·the· Art Focility and offers the best inequipment and cooch· ing. Be a Port of the American Team! GREAT PAY! So lory &Benefits negotioble, based on experience. Fox resumes to (630)B51 ·258B, or mil (630)B51·5437; AHn: linda l.

POSITIVE AND RESPONSIBLE COACHES NEEDED. Greot Career PotentiaL.One year new, fast growing gym on Indianopolis' North East side is look· ing for enthusiastic full or port time cooches to work with 011 levels and events, non·competitive and com· petitive gymnosts! Must hove 0 positive coo ching phi· losophy, knowledgeoble lead·up drills, ond spoHing abilities. Salary is to commensurate with experience.

Send resume to liz Koehne, Tumble Town At Geist, Inc. 5740 Thunderbird Rood, Indpls., IN 46236. Phone 317·823·7734 or fox 317·B23·9654.

WORLD CUP GYMNASTICS is looking for a highly qualified girls team coach and recreational instructors.

Strong spoHing skills and good coaching qualifimtions a must. Beginner through Elite. Applicants should be professional, energetic, and have strong organization, and managerial skills. This position is best suited for person wishing to pursue, long· term career in coach· ing. World Cup Gymnastics, Chappaqua, NY 10514, phone: (914)238·4967 ext. 23. fox: (914)23B·356B. Email: xcupx@aol.com

BOYS TEAM COACH TEXAS TUMBLERS GYMNASTICS (located in Killeen, Texas, one hour north of Austin) is seeking a competitive boys team coach. This will be a head coach position. The position requires on excellent knowledge of closs 7·5 and a working knowledge of closs 4·1. The ability to teach and spot high level girls 0 plus. Salary based on experience. Pleose call 254·690·6BOO/ 254·699· 7952 (H). Pleose coli to fox your resume.

FULL TIME POSITION for Boys Head Coach Classes 6 thru 2. Partlime available Classes/Team. Salary based upon experience. Full medical/vacotion benefits. Top Flight Gymnastics Center offers a 20,000 square foot facility including full line of men's and women's equipment for recreational and competitive students including inground pits. Facility is located in Columbia, Md. Call Dole Koestner (410)992·1600 or send resume to Top Aight Gymnastics Center, 9179 Red Branch Rd., Col., MD 21045.

HANKERING FOR SMALL TOWN LIFE? Gold Medal Gymnastics and Dance Group in picturesque Thermopolis, Wyoming, is looking for a heod coach preferably with Dance experience to coordinate and instruct within the gymnastics and Donce Program.

Gymnastic levels ot present include Preschool through levelS, donce·bollet, top and jazz. Motivated, enthusi· ostic person is needed to build the program. Send resume to Gold Medal Gymnostics, Box 1B3, Thermo· polis, W'f 82443 or mil Sonja at (307)B64·56B8.

INSTRUCTORS, COACHES AND DIRECTORS. Growing North Texas area gymnastics program needs qualified and energetic stoff for a new 22,000 sq. h. facility with over 1200 students. Many great positions available from pre·school gymnastics through compul· sory and optional women's team. Assistant gym direc· tor and head team coach positions possible. Top salary, benefits, relocotion assistance and career growth avail· able for the right individuals. Full and port time sched·

GYMNASTICS' INSTRUCTOR & COMPULSORY /OPTIONAL COACH. AII·Star Gymnastics Center is seeking on enthusiostic and highly motivoted port time teacher for ahernoons & Saturdays, teaching beginner to intermediate level gymnastics skills.

Coaching Positionfor levels4·9. Salory commensurote with experience. Pleose send resume or call: Tom Bonacci @ AII·Star Gymnostics Center, S Kidder Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01824 (97B)256·7766.

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POSITION AVAILABLE for women's head coach ot established Gym in new 7,000 sq. h. facility. The appli· cont should have experience coaching compulsories· optionals·l0/ elite. Our facility is fully equipped with a tumble trok, inground trampoline, bungie and foam pits. Our gym is in the Binghamton area, cen· trolly locoted in upstate NY. The Catskill and Finger lakes regions are less than 1 hr. drive and Binghamton hos on internationally recognized uni· versity. Salary cammensurate with experience, health/ dental benefits available. Contact Jean or Don Sobol, Chenango Gymnastics, PO Box 654, Chenango Bridge, NY 13745. Call607-64B·7366 or Fox 607-648·9322. Emoil: Chenangogym@usa.net HIRING HEAD COACH, INSTRUCTORS. lakeside Moine summer mmp. live with, care for, teach girls age 7·16. Complete gym, Nissen equipment.

Beginning students through advanced. Consistent, doily instruction. Gymnastics shows. Program's com· pulsory, optional skills promote development, mea· surable advancement, interest. Knowledge of USAG fundamental, optional skills; practiml knowledge of compulsory levels; ability to spot, demonstrate; desire to teach children. Ability to put children's need before your own essential. College sophomores & up. Internships ovoilable. Opportunity to teoch other othletics, arts, waterfront activities. 6/ 19· 8/ 26. Non·smokers. Kippewa, Box 340, Westwood, Massochusells 02090·0340; kippewa@tiac.net; (7B1)762·8291 EXCITING SUMMER CAMP JOBS! Free Referral Service lists openings for Gymnastics Directors and Instructors at beautiful summer camps around the country. Excellent salary plus travel expense. Greot opportunity for people who love to work with children and be a port of a comp environment. One mil to CompSource leads you 1~O's of summer mmp job opportunities. Call8B8·985·2267 (CAMP).

BOYS TEAM HEAD COACH NEEDED: Gymnastics learning Center isseeking a qualified coach with expe· rience in all areas of directing and training our Boys program. Applicant must be professional, energetic and highly motivated. Safety certification and refer· ences required. Port or full time position available either immediately or aher competitive season. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Call or send resume to: Gymnastics learning Center, 574 lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508)792·1551 .

TEAM COACH AND RECREATIONAL INSTRUCTORS: Compulsory and Optional level coach wonted to join our great stoff and assist head coach with successful program. Also looking for Boys Coach (Closs VII·V) ond beginner through advanced recreational instructors. AC gym locoted on lake Norman in 6,500 sq. h. facility. Free YMCA membership, great area to live! 15 minutes from ChorioHe, NC. Min. 5 years

coaching experience for Team Cooch and Boys Coach positions. Fox resume to 704·B92·1772 olin.: Gymnastics or call the loke Norman YMCA at 704· B92-9622.

GYMNASTICS COACH-Duties: Administer and further develop the existing artistic gymnostics pro· grom; coach individuals in the use of gymnastics oppa· ratus and development of competition routines; assist in development of competitive gymnastics program, with on emphasis toword Elite ond Olympic mliber competition. Minimum edumtion, training, and experi· ence: college Baccalaureate Degree in Major of Physical Edumtion, plus one (1) year experience. Forty (40) hours per week, Monday through Saturdoy, hours vary, 535,51 O/yeor. Only those possessing permanent authority to work in the US. need apply. Send Resume with Social Security Number to: Indiano Deportment of Workforce Development, 10 North Senate Avenue, Indianopolis, Indiana 46204·2277, Mention: Gene R. Replogle, 10 No. 8033B56.

TEAM COACH. Well established gymnastics school is looking for a team coach for levels 6through 10/ Elite.

Work in a positive environment! GYM·KIDS INC. is located 40 miles south of the Green Boy Packers. For more informotion call: 1·920·731 ·5009 ask for Dove.

Email: BIGASBAMBO@AOLCOM HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER ADVENTURE! Prestigious coed sleepaway mmp in beautiful Western MassachuseHs seeks skilled, coring, moti· voted college students & grads who love kids!

Gymnastics Instructors (Dance, Aerobics, Fitness and other specialties) are needed. Join our dedimted, fun team for a rewording and enjoyable summer. June 19·August 19. Competitive salaries + travel + room + board. For information and on applicotion call Camp Taconic I·B00-762·2B20.

BEAUTIFUL GYMNASTICS & DANCE ACADEMY, lomted in flORIDA between Orlando and Daytona Beach, is a new state of the art 11 ,000 sq. h. facility.

We are looking for quolity gymnastics instructors, coaching (girls and/ or boys) recreational classes through optional level team. The club has sevenstrong years of growth and three consecutive Florida AAU State Championship Teams. Salory is based on experi· ence and qualifications. Send updated resume with salary requirements: FIT CLUB GYMNASTICS &DANCE ACADEMY, 196 N. Industrial Drive, Orange City, Fl 32763. For further information call: 904·77 4-434B. GYMNASTICS PROGRAM MANAGER CHICA· GO PARK DISTRICT. 550,000·64,129.96 plus full benefits. QUALIFICATIONS: H.S. diploma plus 3 yeors experience in gymnastics field, including 1 year pro· moting, marketing, operating & managing a co·recre· ational gymnastic program. Bachelors degree recom· mended. Professional membership in USA Gymnastics

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is required. Women's Meet Director certificotion is required within 1 year of appointment. Must be resi· dent of City of Chicago within 30 days of acceptance of position. Duties: Manages gymnastic program activities in gymnastic centers city wide. Plans, coordinates, & markets gymnastic activities, programs & events.

Supervises stoff operating gymnastic centers &provid· ing gymnastic instruction & programs. Ensures that appropriate safety requirements are met. Provides training for employees teaching &leading gymnastic activities. Contact: Human Resources, Chicago Park District, 425 E. McFetridge Drive, Chicago, IL 60605, 312/747-1560 or 312/ 747-1457.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS NEEDED, (3). Due to programs' growth the Chicogo Park District is seek· ing gymnastics professionals knowledgeable in recre· ational and competitive gymnastics. Responsibilities include planning and instructing programs designed to meet the needs of the community. Must teach preschool, recreational classes, and competitive teams.

Knowledge of rules, regulations, and practices of men and women's USA Gymnastics. Must be able to promote program, events, and classes in the community. Salary: $30,828.26 per year. In addition, full benefits. City res· idency is required alter employment.

WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS COACH AND PART· TIME MEN'S AND WOMEN'S COACHES NEEDED: Full Time position open for a highly moti· voted Girl's Team/ Closs Coach with skills in coaching Beginners through Level 9/10. Good organizational and spoHing skills a must. Excellent benefits and facili· ty. Position available for Part·Time Men's or Women's coach. Boys coach will work with recreational classes and team program of Closs 7·1. Girl's coach will work with team and recreational programs. Salary commen· surate with experience. Send resume to: HGC, 5601

South Braeswood, Houston, TX 77096, or FAXresume to: 713·551·7223 a"n.: Gayle.

FOR SALE CLASS CONTROL for Windows. The best value in Closs Management and AIR software. Packed with fea· tures, easy to use, ond runs on a network. Includes ros· ters, automatic tuition colwlation, family discounts, speciol discounts, retail charges, invoices, payment due reports, financial summaries, instructor schedules, mailing labels, on· line help, and more. Supports sales tax and payment through direct debit. Only 5500 (5250 per additional workstation) and includes free training and unlimited personal, understandable, tech· nicol support at no charge. Call Vaughn Software Services at 800·821·8516, PO Box 1086, Apex, NC 27502. AMEX/MC/VISA. BUSINESS FOR SALE-Operating 3 year old 15,000 sq. It. kids athletic malilocoted 1/4 mile from city schools and 1 mile from county schools. 8000 sq.

It. gymnastics arena with inground tramp, equipment and pit. Meet ready. Custombuilt indoor rock climbing wall. 4000 sq. It. indoor plastic playground with 3 party rooms (like "Discovery Zone"). 20' x 14' x 14' inflatable Velcro wall. 3000 sq. It. moll area with 3 lease areas. 95 E·350 15 passenger von. Franchise ready (UFOC, operations manual, trademarked nome, etc.) Franchise needs marketing. Carrollton, Georgia. Population 80,000. (770)834·2100 (770)830·6441.

SCORE MASTER, the most widely used score keeping system in the U.S. This score keeping system is very easy·to·use and has on on·line tutorial. Supports: womens/mens, individual/team, artistic/rhythmic,

comp/optional competitions. The most flexible report· ing available. Comes with a step·by·step user guide and a 90 day unconditional money back guarantee.

For mare info contact: Mark Mahaney, POB 31421, Charlo"e, NC, 28231·1421, (704)523·1815 or web site: www.score·master.com(sohwaredemo. info gUide and user listing on web site.)

SCORER'S TABLE is a Windows based parent friend· Iy program designed to simplify preparation and scor· ing of USA gymnastic meets. Asimple click of the mouse assigns competitor sessions and numbers. Event placement, AA, team and super team are just a mouse click away. The Scorer's table program has been used successfully at several large invitational and state meets. Use this program and you will reduce your meet preparation time by at least 50%. Contact, MEJE Corp., 113 McHenry Rd., Suite 165, Buffalo Grove, IL60089, (847)913·0765, Email GYMDADOF2@AOLcom.

GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: mots, skill shapes, unevens, beams, vault, vault boards, pommel horse, rectangular folding trampoline, complete spring floor, much more! Perfect as low cost additions to exist· ing equipment. Will discount substantially for entire package. Great opportunity for new gym to keep start· up costs low! For price list, call 914·725·6041.

GYM FOR SALE: Ni"any Gymnastics &Dance, Inc., located in State College, PA is for sale. Locoted in cen· trol PA, country living with all the big city benefits of Penn State University (including the Bryce Jordon Center). 675+ students currently enrolled. High level competitive team from level 5 to level 1 for girls and up to level 1 for the boys. Fully equipped 10,000 square foot, air conditioned main facility and a 4,000 square foot satellite facility located 10 miles away.

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Multiple sets of all competitive equipment for men & women, 2 in ground resi'pits, 1 in ground loose foam pit, 1 in ground trampoline, one above ground preschool trampoline, a fiberglass rod floor, 2 Tumble Traks, wall to wall maHing and carpeting, and sepa· rate pre·school gym at our main facility. Outstanding stoff, quality program, located in on area with one of the lowest unemployment rates in PA. For a full color brochure coli (814)238·8995 or (814)867· 4305. Owner financing is available.

AVAILABLE FOR SALE OR LEASE. Warehouse zoned and approved for a Gymnastics 8usiness. Heated and well ventilated with three large garage· type pull up doors and extra steel beams. Two office rooms and one waiting room. Ideal location in residential section which is in walking distance of two schools. Long Beach, Mississippi is a fast·growing residential city with a huge gymnastic need! Gym = 5,000 sq. It., office area = 1,000 sq. It. One acre lot for plenty of parking.

565,000 or 5600 monthly to lease. Owner willing to finance. 1·888·229-4627.

SEMINARS GET CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS: Goin 23 years of business experience in 4·1/2 days at the GymClub Owners' BOOT CAMP. Learn secrets why some clubs perpetually grow but why many perpetu· ally linger in mediocrity. Following the BOOT CAMP strategy, my club has grown for 23 years straight! I GUARANTEE it will be worth your effort to pick up the phone and coil me to receive a FREE portfolio includ· ing testimonials and agenda. For All size clubs including those "in planning." Great for Managers too. JEFF METZGER: (513)489·7575. Next comp: March 18·22, 1999.

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LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A BOOK OR SPOT ON TH ELIST.

Registrations received less thon 5 business doys prior to the course or on site will be charged an additianal525.

23 Columbus, OH; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; course bl0123990h Universal Gymnasts Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge Blvd Instructor: 80bbi Montanari-Forhnbach 61 4-457-1279

21 Pensacola, FL; 10:00 a.m.-2:30 p.m.; course ss02219911 Flip Factory; Local contact: Lee Salm 850-478-6357 Instructor: Suzanne Stanton 850-769-6464

23 Gainesville, FL; 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.; course nb012399f1 Best Western-San Felasco Room Instructor: Nelena Beck 352-493-7512

27 N. Myrtle Beach, SC; 6:00-10:00 p.m.; course kd022799sc Gymnastics and More; In conjunction with Beach Break "99"; Local contact: Louie & Tammi Liguori 843-249-5867 Instructor: Kim Domagalski 803-473-2257

JANUARY

23 Georgetown, SC; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; course kd012399sc Coastal School 01 Gymnastics; 1813 High Market St. Local contact: Adrean 843-546-7273 Instructor: Kim Domagalski 803-473-2257

16 Hamden, CT; 5:00-9:00 p.m.; course jn011699ct Nelson's Gymnastics Instructor: Jerry Nelson 203-2Bl -l B26

24 Greensboro, NC; 9:00 a.m-l :00 p.m.; course dk012499nc Tumblebees Gymnastics Instructor: Dan Keane 336-665-0662

17 Roswell, GA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; course ((011799ga Roswell Recreation Center Local contact: Susan Durning 770-641-3987 Instructor: Chris Calvert 404-687-9911

24 Sewell, NJ; 9:00 a.m.-l:30 p.m.; course pf012499nj 309 Fries Mill Rd; Local (on tact: Pauline Richman 609-582-6444; Instructor: Phil Frank 609-786-3977

18 Rochester, NY; 9:00 o.m.-2:00 p.m.; (ourse s(011899ny The Gymnastics Training Center Instructor: Sarah Jane Clifford 716-388-8686, 716-381-8840 23 Fallbrook, CA; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; course ng012399ca Fallbrook Gymnastics Club; 1031 E. Felicidad Dr Instructor: Nicki Geigert 760-943-6986

29 Noblesville, IN; 4:00-8:00 p.m.; course bd012999in Noblesville Jr. High Instructor: Barry Dubuque 812-482-4800, 812-473-3232

MARCH Columbus, OH; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; course bl0306990h Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge Blvd Instructor: Bobbi Montanori-Fohrnboch 614-457-1279 14 Redwood City, CA; 1:00-6:00 p.m.; course ss031499ca Paragon SportsTech; Instructor: Steve ScoN 650-368-7747

JUNE 19 Columbus, OH; 1:00-5:00 p.m.; course bf0619990h Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge Blvd Instructor: Bobbi Montonari-Fohrnbach 614-457-1279

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SEPTEMBER

12 Norman, OK; 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m.; course je0212990k Bart Connor Gymnastics; Local contact: Ben Fox Instructor: Jan Eyman 254-694-2065

18 Columbus, OH; 3:30-7:30 p.m.; course bl0918990h Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge 81vd Instructor: Bobbi Montanori-Fahrnbach 61 4-457-1279

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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 * You must have your USA Gymnastics number on the registration form in order to qualify for the discount. (If obtaining your professional or instruelor membership at this time, please indicate date purchased)

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

• Certification is good for four years.

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

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