for each gymnast to be posted as "Now performing" as well as to be posted with the gymnast's Average Score. Motion-N. Resnick Second-L. Reid PASSED Note: The wearing of numbers has not been a requirement at Regional and below competitions. Rationale: The expense and more delicate fabrics of the leotards were the prime factors in this decision. The pins used to attach the number to the leotard have caused the ruin of the apparel, as well as potentially being a safety concern to the athletes if the pins become unfastened. D. SANCTION VIOLATIONS AT COMPETITIONS Connie Maloney reported that the office has had many letters of complaint regarding meets that were in violation of Rules and Policies. She reminded the committee members of their responsibility to enforce the USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies at competitions which they attend, and if a change is possible, to suggest such change, or at least inform the Meet Director that the format / equipment and/or other aspect of the meet does not meet the standards expected of a USA Gymnastics sanctioned competition. Sanction violations should be reported to the National Office in writing.
VII. WOMEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD REPORT Jan Greenhawk reported that the Administrative Board will be meeting next week, with the Rules & Policies as a priority. The Rules and Policies book will be updated annually as standard policy. She also appraised the committee of the moneys raised by the regions for the purpose of athlete support, in terms of awards and apparel, and commended the regional boards for their continued work on behalf of the athletes.
VIII. ELITE PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT Roe Kreutzer reported that USA Gymnastics initiated its first mentoring program in January and presently all Elite National Team members have been paired with a "big sister" mentor who was a previous National Team member. She also reported on the many national and international events/training camps that have taken place since January.
IX. WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT A. Cheryl Hamilton reported that the WTC, as requested by the JOPC, voted to add the following deduction to the Level 6 Uneven Bar exercise: Deduct 0.20 for the "Failure to contact the bar with the mid-to lower thighs between the completion of the Long Hang Pullover and the initiation of the Underswing." As requested by the WTC, the JOPC clarified the Level 6 Compulsory Bar text (page 126) by adding the following to #8 text, last sentence: Pass through a support phase, with the hips tal/ching or clear of the bar, and with the arms and legs straight throughout. B. The committee requested that the WTC review the expectations for the "opening" of salto vaults, and to provide the judging conimunity with more education with regards to this deduction. C. ReeafRfReftaatiaft ta aUaw Bath the straight leg afta the hlftge eftt~'!exit aft aU earAyheels faf :8alaftee :8eafR ift aU leT,'els aÂŁ the CafRIHllsaff exefeises. Matiaft ~. Resftiel( eeeafta M. ~{ilehaftawsld 2 ift faYer, 7 al"l"esea Matiaft D~P~ATBD Important Note: At the request of USA Gymnastics Women's Senior Program Director, Kathy Kelly, the committee will revisit this issue on a conference call in early June. The final decision will be printed in the July Technique and posted on the USA Gymnastics website.
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