Technique Magazine - March 2000

INSIDE THIS ISSUE USA GYMNASTICS

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Robert V. Colorossi EDITOR

FEATURES Basic Trampoline: The Beginning Steps ....... ....... .. ..... ...... .. .... ........ ... ..... .... .. ..... ..... ... .. .... 6

Luon Peszek

Athlete Wellness: Creating a Healthy & Effective Motivational Climate .... ........ .. ... .... .. ... .. 10

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National Gymnastics Day Success Story .... ... , ............. , ......... , ......... , .. ...... . , .. .. ..... .. ... .. .. 18

Lion Cottrell USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE (HAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob (olar",si; VICE (HAIR WOMEN: Joan Moore Gnat; VI(E (HAIR MEN: TIm Dogge"; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Wendy Hilliard; VICECHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; SECRETARY: Mark Grohom; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Joy Ashmore, Ron Froehlich. FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: Jackie Fie; FIG MEN'S TECHNiCAl COMMITTEE: George Beckstead; FIG RHYTHMIC TECHNICAL COMMmEE: Andrea Schmid; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peter Vidmar, Susan True; ATHLETE DIREaORS: Chari Knight·Hunter, ChrisWoller, Vanessa Vander Pluym, Karl Heger; USOC ATH· LETE DIREaOR: Michelle Dusserre·Forreli.

USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob Color",si; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue; AMATEUR ATHLmC UNION: Mike Stonner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: BeHy Hepner; COllEGE GYMNAS1I(S ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Doug Von Everen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS ANDWOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Sirawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Yvonne Hodge; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLmC ASSOCIATION·MEN: Roy Johnson; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Bulch Zunich; NATION· AL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworth; u.s. ASSOCIATIONOF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS (LUBS: Lance Crowley; U.s. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Fred Turoff; U.S. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: Gory Anderson, Roe KreuiIer; U.S. MEN'SGYMNAS· 1I(S COACHES ASSOCIATION: More Yancey; U.s. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S(HRISTIAN ASSOCIA· TlON OF THE USA: Jeanine Milinouo; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHlETIC ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: Marie Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIREaORS MEN: Roy Guro, Jim Holt; RHYTHMIC: Tomaro Gerlock, Alia Svirsky; WOMEN: Undo Chencinski, David Holcomb; TRAMPOLINE: Marsha Weiss, TIm Schlosser; ATHLETE DIREaORS: Chris Woller, choir; Vanessa Vander Pluym, vice choir and secrelory; Michelle Dusserre·Forrell, USO( Alhlete Rep.; Joir Lynch, Mihoi Bogiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chari Knighl Hunler, Amanda Borden, Larissa Fonloine, Karl Heger, Chrislie Hayes; ASSOCIATE DIREaORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Kolz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Fober·Hickie; U.s.

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, ' GET READY, GET SET, GROW

Now that we have experienced the passing into the new year and new millennium, it is time to make good on our goals that we set for the new year. It is easy to set strategic goals for our business, competitive programs, and clubs in general, but it is much harder to rise above the dayto-day challenges and execute what is necessary to achieve them. We must remember that to improve, we must work on our businesses, not just in them. Take time to step back and evaluate where you are and where you want to be.

The advent of this summer's Olympic Games presents an unparalleled opportunity for growth of our sport. In order to fully maximize this opportunity, we need to start now to prepare. Do you have a written strategic plan that you can share with your employees to make sure everyone is on the same page? What are you going to do to take advantage of this opportunity? Have you developed a marketing calendar? Are you going to introduce new programs? What about your brochure and other collateral marketing materials? This is an excellent time to review everything that you present to the public-from your materials to what potential clients experience when they walk into your gym. When I was an active club owner, once a year I would invite a fellow owner over to review my gym. I would then reciprocate and do the same for him. Knowing what either adds or detracts from an initial impression can make all the difference in the world for signing up new members.

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For USA Gymnastics Member Clubs, the new web-sites and secure business advice site will be up and running during the second quarter of 2000. Debut of the Member Club Website will include training materials and workshops for club "web masters" in conjunction with the John Hancock U.S . Championships and Congress 2000 .

We are proactively working with our sponsors to develop new programs that will help leverage the position of Member Clubs in the marketplace.

Aussie Haircare will be placing a national ad for free trial classes at participating gymnastics clubs. The promotion will run from July through November. Look for details in the mail soon.

National Gymnastics Day is also an excellent opportunity to leverage your club's profile in the local marketplace and reinforce the link between your competitive members and the National Team members :t!. u 's A G y ",' N A ~ T " c s' . .~ that will ultimately go on to compete in Sydney in the . -]t.

Olympic Games. Mark your calendar for this year's ..¥;.

National Gymnastics Day, August 12.

Our broadcast schedule with more than 20 hours featuring the Visa American Cup Series, the John ."Hancock National Championships, the Olympic Team ¥ Trials, the Olympic Games, and finally the Reese's ;~.

Gymnastics Cup and the Pontiac Team Championships, present untold opportunities for growth.

The Olympic year is here, full of countless opportunities for you to build your business. The old adage, "the early bird gets the worm," once again rings true. Get together with your business advisors and develop a strategic plan to maximize your chances for success. Also, join us for our first annual business conference on Thursday, August 17, from 8:00 a.m .-4:00 p.m. which is an add-on session to National Congress. (See pg. 25). Good luck, USA Gymnastics will be there every step of the way to assist you in any way we can . •

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ATTENTION MEET DIRECTORS: ALL Disciplines/Programs (M, W, R, T) Please be very careful with what information you give to your participants, coaches and parents.

You must make sure that the information is correct. Please read your Rules & Policies book. Make sure that you read the information sheet that comes with your sanction approval. Review the information on the insurance form. Do not make promises that we can not keep! For example: 1. INSURANCE: There is a $ 500.00 deductible on the USA Gymnastics insurance policy. This insurance is secondary coverage for the athletes. The athlete must submit claims to their insurance company first. The secondary insurance coverage kicks in when their policy no longer covers the specific accident. This deductible is explained on their membership card, on the athlete membership form and the accident report form. You cannot tell a parent or a gymnast that everything will be covered

by USA Gymnastics. You cannot act in this capacity. You must tell them what is correct, not what you think will make them happy.

2. SAFETY CERTIFICATION VERIFICATION: You are to accept the paper verification form of safety certification from a person who has recently taken the safety course, has a professional number, but does not have their card yet. This verification is good for one time use within 30 days of taking the course. You are to collect this form and attach it to the sanction meet report that you will send to the national office. A person will receive his/her membership card 10-21 days after the number is processed in the computer.

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The Beginning Steps

By Judy Wills Cline & Tammy Biggs Judy is a 10 time World Champion in trampoline, synchranized trampoline and tumbling.

She's currently the National Team Coach for the trampoline and tumbling program.

Tammy is a member of the USA Gymnastics Women's National Team Coaching Staff.

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YES, trampoline is for everyone.

This article is a teaching aid to precede the Jr. Olympic program for competitive trampoline. In addition, it is a tool that can be tremendously helpful for both men and women's artistic gymnastics programs. Trampoline is not only helpful for improving gymnastics difficulty, but will also make gymnastics safer.

Videos are being produced to help develop trampoline programs. These videos wiLL take you from the first steps of trampoline through the most advanced double and triple somersaults with twists. This article is based on the first video Basic Trampoline - The Beginning Steps. The video covers basic trampoline, from jumping technique, basic drops, positions, physical preparation and safety. It is a must for individuals just beginning to coach trampoline for competitive or recreational gymnasts . . . - 1 - = - 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - l(

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PHYSICAL PREPARATION The beginning preparation for leg strength includes: running and jumping on both legs or on each leg, skipping, and chasses; all done on the floor. Work straight body holds between mats on both stomach and back to strengthen the middle body, both front and back.·················································........................................ .

By using a small jogging trampoline as a station, arm positions, body tightness, push through the toes, and inner thigh strength can be developed.

Using a theraband station to develop the push through the feet is also beneficial. The gymnast assumes a pike position, lying on her back and places both feet on the theraband. Then the gymnast flexes the feet, then points the feet with toes still flexed. Then the gym nast poi nts the toes, flexes the toes, then returns to flexed feet.

Repeat this sequence 10 times . .............................................................................. .

In the early stages of learning to bounce, all jumps on the trampoline are done with arms in various positions. The first position is straight up with the shoulders covering the ears. The second position is straight forward. The third position is out to the side, and finally with the arms straight down. In all of these positions, the arms are straight and remain straight. They do not bend when the body feels the G-force as the feet touch. The body is very tight and the focus is on a tight body during the bounce. This is very important for creating the strength and forming the body for beginning to advanced skills. The gymnast must keep the hips flat in alL jumps, body straight and flat. When the arms are up, this is the take off position, the beginning and ending position. We caLL this the #1 position: hips flat, hands in the same direction as armpits, and fingers joined together. It is important to form the body from day one.

The take off position is a straight body, so train this position against the walL: arms up covering the ears, rib cage in, back pressed against the wall. ,........ Everything is very tight and stretched. Every body part is as flat as possibLe, !: pressed against the wall. ,

A jogger gym can be used as a station for extra preparation and as a first experience to jumping. During the first experience, hold the child under the armpits at first, and actually do the jumping for them. Then progress to holding their hands. These drills will be covered in a future video for preschoolers.

Develop leg strength by jumping on one leg on the jogging trampoline and the fast track.

However, because of the slowness of the trampoLine, do not ever bounce on one leg at a ti me on the trampoline because this could cause injury to the knee.

Work the positions on the floor as statues before even attempting them on the trampoline. Try to pulL Legs apart and push at different body parts to help the gymnast understand the tightness of each skill. The statues are: Seat Drop: The gymnasts sits in a pike, legs together, and toes pointed, back flat, hands on the floor by the hips, fingers facing the feet.

Hands and Knees: The gymnast is on hands and knees with a 90-degree angLe in the armpits. The back is flat, neck is straight, with the face toward the floor. Head is in the military chin position.

Back Drop: The gymnast is lying on the back with head on the floor, arms straight on the floor, covering the ears with the shoulders and legs straight up at 90 degrees.

Front Drop: The gymnast is lying in a prone position, flat from her knees to her chest. The knees are bent 90 degrees with the feet aiming up to the cei ling. Elbows are down on the floor, with hands on the floor, slightly in front. The neck is straight with the face Looking toward the floor. Head is in the military chin position.

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Flat Back: This position is the #1 position done on the floor with the arms extended both above the head and also beside the body. ,................................... The head position is important at the very beginning stages of trampolining. Do not throw the . head back by lifting the chin because for every action, there's a reaction . This head action causes the lower body to go in the opposite direction. If the head is down, with chin on the chest, the gymnast is dragging the head. Since head weight is 7 to 9 pounds, the head in this position acts as an anchor. So, we have a simple drill for the head. Stand in front of a soft mat and stick the chin out. Then by pulling the chin in (military chin), lead with the head and fall flat on the back.

Stay straight and tight with no bend in the hips. Let the head create the movement. This is called the Huff and Puff drill because the young gymnasts stand in front and huff and puff to blow each other down. ,.............. This drill leads into the back drop. The back drop, if done correctly, is a skill that helps create : correct backward rotation for the future. It also develops the correct habit for the head. In this : drill, the gymnast stands in front of a tall soft mat with the arms extended straight above the head, with shoulders covering the ears. The gymnast could stand at the edge of the pit with a : mat in the pit, or in front of a mat on the trampoline, as depicted in picture #8. The gymnast : jumps backwards with body straight and tight and feels the 45-degree angle before lifting the : legs to a 90-degree angle. As the legs are lifted, do not lift the upper body, but rather continue to let the head and upper body go in the same direction. The head must touch the bed at : the same time as the back when arriving at the back drop position that was trained on the floor : as a statue. This is the first step in training the X-Factor. The body is trained to see and feel : itself through the 45 degrees, which in all directions forms an X.

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To create forward rotation without piking first, have the gymnast stand on a mini-tramp with her back toward a soft mat that is approximately the same height or slightly lower than the minitramp . A coach or teammate sta nds in front of the gymnast holding her hands, ready to support her upon landing. The gymnast simply jumps backward onto the mat to finish in a stand with a forward incline of 45 degrees without piking. Remember, whether jumping forward or backward, it's up and through the 45 degrees of the Xin both. This drill can also be performed on the floor to assist the gymnast in learning to jump backward, keeping the hips flat and arriving at the 45 degree angle. You can vary this drill by jumping backward off low mats to finish at a 45 degree angle.

The above is the first step in learning a front drop. But in order to create the action without bending the hips, the following drill must be added: practice bouncing on hands and knees, then go down to the front drop position prior to attempting a front drop from a standing position or a bounce.

The best way to teach trampoline is by setting up statio ns. You can set up 3 rotations that include drills for a specific trick or have a station for strength, such as theraband or have a station on a soft mat to work body positions. In a later article, specific lesson plans for creating stations will be presented.

Remember to always check the safety of the trampoline and surroundi ng area. Remind the gymnast that only one person at a time cali jump on the trampoline. A coach must be present at all times when the gymnast is on the trampoline. The gymnast must never jump onto the trampoline when the rotation is over-always walk around the trampoline, never on the trampoline (if class has been given on an in-the-ground tramp.) Coaches should always stay focused and in control of the group. Coaches should never workout at the same time they are coaching.

Basic Trampoline - The Beginning Steps video by Judy Wills Cline

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Trampoline develops air sense, spacial awareness, strength and it's lots of fun. Enjoy! Jump!

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By Marilyn Strawbridge, Ph.D. & Nancy Marshall, B.A.

Dr. Marilyn Strawbridge is afo rmer gI)mnastics competitor and coach.

She is currently afitness education consultant and on thefaculty at Butler University. Nancy Marshall is the developer and manager of USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program.

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Thefollowing chapter is an exerpt from The Athlete Well ness Book, the newly published text for USA Gymnastics Athlete Well ness Course. The book can be ordered through USA Gymnastics Merchandising Department by calling 1-800-345-4719. "

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n a perfect world, each child that signs up for a youth sports program would enter the season motivated to learn and compete, emotionally equipped to process fail-

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ure and setbacks, focused on working hard and putting forth his best effort, possessing strong self-esteem and an optimistic outlook. Indeed, in the report, "The Implications of the Motivational Climate In Gymnastics: A Review Of Recent Research", Dr. Joan Duda identifies six characteristics of a motivated athlete. *They are:

1 • "...strives for optimally challenging goals, rather than goals which are too easy (so she is guaranteed success) or much too difficult (so she, like others, won't reach these goals).

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from mistakes, defeats and set-backs. In other words, such occurrences enhance her motivation rather than make her feel like giving up.

4. "...gives her best effort and enjoys working hard.

5. ".. .looks forward to continued participation in sport and does not want to drop out.

6. ".. .feels competent to accomplish what the sport demands of her and feel s in control of her gymnastics experience."

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Most coaches would agree people possessing these six characteristics are usually the most successful and well adjusted athletes. But, we don't live in a perfect world where these attributes are acquired at birth. As Dr. Duda points out, motivated athletes are not born that way. "Motivation is a product of an athlete's socialization in and out of sport." With coaches of competitive athletes having a major influence over that socialization, the question becomes, 'What is the most effective and healthy way to motivate gymnasts?"

Experts in sport psychology have identified two types of motivational environments that are present, to varying degrees, in the sport setting. Dr. Duda explains, the predominantly task-involving climate is one in which athletes feel like the coach: • • •

"Rewards high effort emphasizes colloboration between teammates makes everyone feel like they play an important role on the team or in the gym • views mistakes as part of the learning process and teaches athletes to do the same."

In the ego-involving climate, athletes perceive the coach: • gives most of her or his attention to the best athletes • fosters rivalry between teammates • punishes the gymnast when she makes a mistake in training or competition."

Likewise, an athletes' individual goal orientation (how she defines success) can vary. Athletes who are predominantly task oriented determine their success by how hard they try and how much their skills and performance improves. They feel successful when they do their best, are able to improve their technique and feel they contribute to the team. They generally like who they are and are confident to do what is required in the sport. An athlete who is predominantly ego-oriented focuses on normative goals. Athletes feel successful if they have shown superior ability (or equal ability with less effort). There is more emphasis on outcome than process.

It is important to note that "gymnasts vary in their degree of task and ego orientation. These orientations are not bi-polar opposites; an athlete can be high in both orientations, high in one and low in the other, or low in both orientations." In any case, the athletes goal orientation is influenced by the type of motivational environment in the gym and the research clearly confirms, it is the task-involving climate which should predominate.

va tiona 1 climate coaches are more likely to produce athletes who are confident, coachable, willing to work hard for commonly agreed upon goals, and who enjoy gymnastics.

USA Gymnastics has devoted a great deal of time and resources to the study of motivational climates in gymnastics. Dr. Duda and colleagues have studied a wide spectrum of athletes. Each study had a unique focus but all shed light on this issue. The results confirm the motivational atmosphere in the gym can greatly affect performance effort and success and long term participation in the sport. More specifically, the findings indicate how the gymnast perceives herself, how she responds to anxiety, to what extent she practices healthy behaviors, and her personal goal orientation is significantly influenced by the motivational orientation in the gym and the behaviors of both the coach and parents.

In the report, Dr. Duda summarizes, "the studies highlighted provide a rationale for why we should reduce the ego-involving features and enhance the task-involving characteristics of the motivational climates which envelope female and male gymnasts."

To that end, the balance of this article will identify practical suggestions for structuring the atmosphere in the gym to set the stage for the task-involving motivation to thrive. Factors to consider are:

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The predominately ego-involving oriented environment has been related to athletes having greater performance anxiety and self doubt and other behaviors which are counter productive to both physical health and gymnastics success. With the task-oriented moti-

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Show a concern for other aspects of the athlete's life (besides gymnastics).

Provide opportunities for parents to be involved in gym activities.

Arrange goal setting conferences with athlete and parent.

Communicate respect for individual differences of athletes and their families .

Operate with standards of fairness and impartiality

"We knew our coach had high expectations but somehow he remained kind, gentle and fair. His coaching style built national champions and strong self esteem at the same time."

- Joyce Tanac & Cleo Carver, 1968 Olympians about their coach, George Lewis

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As far as it is possible, give each athlete equal time and attention.

Ensure that the consequences for inappropriate behavior are the same for all.

TYPES OF FEEDBACK "As an enthusiastic beginner, I was told evenjthing I needed to do. As an elite Olympian, my coach would often say very little. Sometimes, good coaching means saying nothing."

- Peter Vidmar, 1984 Olympic Pommel Horse Champion

Another critical area that defines the predominant motivational climate is the type of feedback given to athletes. The task-involving climate will have responses which emphasize effort, improvement and skill mastery. The ego-involving climate will focus on the win-loss record and the athlete's ability. Suggestions for developing a predominantly task-involving environment include: Feedback • Focus on already established strengths and learned skills.

• Improve weaknesses in small steps.

• Recognize even small improvement in technique as part of a learning process.

Emphasize what is wanted, discourage what • is not wanted.

• Give constructive, skill-specific feedback instead of attacking some aspect of their performance or personality. (continued 011 pnge 15)

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Eliminate "luck" from thoughts about performance. Be so confident that luck is not a factor.

Use humor to diffuse tense situations .

Change activities if plagued by recurring problems.

Keep the atmosphere light and goal oriented.

Avoid showing disappointment and discouragement.

Never focus on a characteristic the athlete can't change (ie., physical characteristic, family circumstances).

Discourage gymnasts from comparing themselves with others.

Never allow the gymnast to dwell on a failure . Encourage him to learn from mistakes and move forward.

Discourage worrying or distressing over some aspect of competition or performance.

Place more emphasis on meeting predetermined performance goals rather than beating a rival athlete or team.

Recognize good effort by rewarding hard work.

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Plan social time with fellow team members. (Outside of workout time.)

Serve healthy snacks.

Create personal "mastery" charts that are recorded and monitored by the gymnast.

Give awards for effort (t-shirts, trinkets, posters, photographs, best effort for the day award).

Recognize an athlete who has helped teammates or competitors (congeniality, spirit, most inspirational award).

Provide time for mental skills instruction (see The Athlete Wellness Book, Chapter 4, Mental Skills Development).

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CREATING A HEALTHY & EFFECTIVE MOTIVATIONAL CLIMATE (continued from page 15)

USE OF AUTHORITY: EMPOWERING ATHLETES TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THEIR SPORT EXPERIENCE

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An effective coach needs to use her expertise to compile training schedules, set goals and expectations, know when to push and when to back off. Coaching, like parenting, requires a keen sensitivity to know when to exercise authority and when to give the athlete control over his

own decisions. There is no magic formula that calculates how much independence each athlete should have. But, research in "You really stayed positive vs.

"You probably would have sport psychology and many related fields won today if the scores weren't even though the scores were low. so low." overwhelmingly supports the environ"That team from across town "I was proud of the way you stayed vs. ment that encourages athletes to take was lucky!" determined and focused throughout some control over athletic goals and the whole meet." participation.

(See Chapter Two: Child (At/aptetl from Skill Builtler exercise in Motivating Kitls: Balancing Learning, Fun anti Ego. By Mary (.

Development As It Relates To Gymnastics Walling, Ph.D. anti Joan L Dutla, Ph.D. PerlormanceEtige 1995. Volume 4, No.6) and Chapter Five: The Female Athlete Triad). Encouraging the athlete to focus RELATIONSHIPS WITH AND on what she can control leads to a more confident and AMONG ATHLETES self-directed person. In contrast, an athlete who feels she has no control over her circumstances can resort to Task-involving and ego-involving climates can also be unhealthy behavior such as eating disorders (an identified by the type of emphasis placed on relationattempt to control something), mood swings, temper ships within the gym. The task-involving climate tantrums, and depression, to name a few ...hardly the emphasizes colloboration between teammates and profile of a motivated athlete. makes everyone feel like they play an important role on the team or in the gym. The ego-involving climate When examining the characteristics of the two types of is one where the coach gives more attention to the best motivational climates it is the task-involving climate athletes and fosters rivalry between teammates. As Dr. that encourages athlete-initiated behavior. High effort Duda cites, "Studies of athletes from a variety of sports is rewarded, cooperation is encouraged, contributions at different competitive levels have found that when are applauded, and mistakes and failures are examathletes perceive their team climate as a more taskined and learned from . The ego-involving climate mininvolving, they report greater enjoyment of their sport, imizes the control an athlete has over his / her experirate their coach more favorably and believe that one ence. She has little control over who the coach chooses needs to work hard to get ahead in that activity." to train, how teammates treat her, and there is a small Healthy relationships are key to this type of satisfacmargin for error without experiencing punitive tion. Following are some practical ways coaches and consequences. parents can contribute to this type of climate.

Suggestions on how to encourage athletes to take • Hold team meetings to strategize and set goals. responsibility for and exercise control over circum• Provide opportunities for and reward teammates stances and emotions include: for helping one another.

• Give the gymnast a chance to make some • Encourage gymnasts to aid each other in skill decisions regarding training (ie: choose the development by giving feed-back on technique. intensity or duration of practice on a given • Discourage making comparisons between and day). among teammates and competitors.

• Allow gymnasts to use creativity in their interaction • Give the gymnast some choices regarding and occasionally allow them to organize practice. workout plans (what event takes priority).

• Allow gymnasts to hold their own team meetings • Allow choices in the order of events practiced. and encourage athlete lead ership .

• Allow input in scheduling, practices, compe• Model the behavior you desire. tition, travel and other activities.

• Hold athletes accountable for the way they treat others in the gym.

• Provide choices in training aids and other equipment when possible.

• Provide social opportunities for friendships to build outside workout. (ie., gym sleep-overs, end • Provide choices in the use and kind of music. of the year parties, volunteer as a team for a local • Incorporate mental skill training into the workout. cause.)

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Empowering Gymnasts To Control Anxiety

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Gymnasts of all levels can find themselves anxious and emotionally out of control. When this happens, anxiety causes muscular tension that deters the body from doing that it is trained to do. Effective coaches enable gymnasts to address the challenges and exercise control over their emotions. Strong self-confidence and a clear sense of direction will result. It is the essence of the task-oriented approach to sports and life. It is the opposite of the ego-oriented approach where athletes see themselves at the mercy of forces beyond their control or at the whim of others they perceive to be in control.

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Suggest the gymnast take a "time out" to think about the task at hand and to remove unrelated thoughts. Example: Focus on the technique of the beam mount and block out thoughts of, "What will happen if I don't get this."

Make positive imagery a common component of practice. Visuali ze performing the skill and "feeling" it successfully performed in the mind. Example: Get a good mental picture of a stuck dismount.

Encourage the gymnast to engage in positive self talk to develop an internal mechanism that will guide her through a difficult combination or competitive situation. Example: "Square my hips over the beam."

Teach the gymnast to devise her own plan to rid her mind of negative influences. Create a mantra that breaks the pattern of self defeating thoughts. Example:"Think strong," "Focus."

Teach the athlete to be aware of his thought process during a successful performance.

Implement what works.

Practice blocking out internal and external distractions. Example: create as near to a real competition experience as possible and create typical distractions while the athlete is performing her routine.

Encourage athletes to compartmentalize their focus . Example: When at practice teach them to ignore unrelated events that may be happening in their life. This is an especially helpful skill for adolescents.

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10. Teach, practice and exude optimism. Coaches who model optimism create a positive atmosphere that breeds perseverance and success.

Giving gymnasts some control in their training enables their own personalities to grow. This growth will be evident in both confident performance and strong selfesteem which benefits both gymnastics and personal development.

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TEACHING VALUE AND ENJOYMENT IN THE IITASK" /II liked that we were always reminded that gymnastics could be fun. My coach always wanted us to retain the love for gymnastics and that motivated me./I - Elizabeth Crandell, National Team Member 1987-1993 The challenge of the "task" in sports is especially apparent in gymnastics where each new skill presents a new task to be mastered. A task oriented environment is one where the athlete is taught to find as much satisfaction in the journey (learning process) as she derives from reaching her destination (fulfilled goals). If an athlete enjoys the journey, her level of commitment will be greater, her response to mistakes and failure will be tempered with perseverance, and her motivation will be fueled by endurance. The coach has a significant influence on whether or not the journey is a rewarding one. How do you make someone enjoy what at times can be a tremendously grueling and difficult road?

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Encourage relationships. Since gymnastics is predominantly an individual sport it can be a lonely pursuit. Friendships, even if only one or two, can enhance any sports endeavor and make the journey more enjoyable.

Find ways for athletes to integrate other interests into their gymnastics experience. (ie., schedule an exhibition at their school, hire the older gymnasts to teach the younger classes, schedule site-seeing time during out of town meets, help with gymnastics-related school projects.)

As Dr. Duda states, there is still much to be studied about the most optimum conditions for motivating athletes. But enough is known about the satisfaction and achievement of athletes who perceive to be training in a task oriented environment to confirm its value over a predominantly ego-oriented motivational climate. Hopefully the research findings from within our sport and the suggestions in this overview will encourage the gymnastics professional to invest in the task oriented environment. •

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BIG G E R success this time around.

Geri Johnston owner/director of Livingston Gymnastics Academy in Livingston, New Jersey, did a great job organizing National Gymnastics Day in her community last summer.

The first thing she did was contact the Mayor and Governor 's offices and tell them about National Gymnastics Day. Geri said, "I didn't know anyone there, but I wanted to see if they could help me promote National Gymnastics Day in my area. I figured the worse that could happen was they could say no.

I was surprised that they were very interested in helping. They asked me to fax them some information and I used the release and the "10 Perfect Reasons" ad slick that was provided in the marketing kit for Member Clubs. Both the Mayor and Governor 's office issued proclamations declaring the date National Gymnastics Day and mailed me copies of the documents. It was really very easy."

Next Geri called Riverfront Stadium and asked if they would consider doing a community program.

"They were very willing to help us promote National Gymnastics Day and attract more people to the Stadium-It was a win-win situation for everyone," said Geri. "Don't be afraid to jump in with both feet and work hard to get publicity."

Members of Livingston Gymnastics Academy team performed a gymnastics exhibition prior to the baseball game using a mini tramp and tumbling strip. Since the theme for the game was "Beach Day," they choreographed their performance accordingly! The USA Gymnastics promotional video for National Gymnastics Day was played on the big screen. (The video was included in the Member Club marketing kit.) "Our performance went quite well. Everyone raved about it. Plus, all the kids got autographs and met the baseball players and owners. We gained a lot of media attention and the kids and parents had a great time."

In addition, Geri arranged for 1988 and 1992 Olympian Dominick Minicucci to be a part of the celebration since he lives in the area.

Dominick threw out the ceremonial first ball of the,game.

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REMINDERS: • Do something safe, always keeping the best interest of your gymnasts in mind.

• Do something that makes sense in your community.

• Jump in and make some calls, you may be surprised what you can get accomplished.

• Most communities are very eager to do something for children.

PLANS FOR 2000 "No definite plans yet but we've already started thinking about it." said Geri. "We've discussed getting together with another club in our area which is about 10 miles away and doing something together." • TECHNIQUE' MARCH 2000

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• Admission to the President's Address.

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IT'S WHERE YOU & YOUR STAFF BELONG • Improve all areas of your business in one exciting weekend • Member Clubs-Register your non-member class teachers as Instructor Members and bring them to Congress for $215 (the discounted price of $175+$40 Instructor Member fee). Save $85 • New: Beginner coaching & office management lecture series • Reward and educate your staff • Spread out, attend a variety of lectures, and share a wealth of knowledge • Professional Members & Member Clubs receive special prices on almost all Congress functions

IF KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ••• THEN NATIONAL CONGRESS IS ESSENTIAL • Learn the latest information concerning: Technique, Training, Rules, Policies, Marketing, Routines & Business • Listen to and interact with the leaders of our industry in all areas • Attend the President's Address and be a part of the USA Gymnastics mission • Raise the level of safety awareness in your gym and across the USA

Over 100 vendors in the Exhibit Hall Your one-stop gymnastics shopping showcase Congress specials, promotions & discounts Save $$$$$ on shipping

EXCITING LOCATION • Rich in history, one of America's oldest cities • Convenient walking distance from all co-host hotels • Plan your family vacation around Congress • Cape Cod, Red Sox Game, the Freedom Trait Martha's Vineyard, Cheers • A great convention in a fun city

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Continues through Sunday starting at 8:00 a.m.

• Pre-Congress Add-Ons at Hynes Convention Center Thursday, August 17 (Additional fees, see Registration) Safety Certificatian KAT Certification PDP Levell Video Clinic Notional Safety Instructor Course National KAT Instructor Course Women's Judges Certification Exams Rhythmic National Judging Course Trampoline & Tumbling Levell Coaches General Gymnastics Seminar Club Owners Business Canference Member Club Website Training

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Please Note: Congress sessions begin early Friday and end late Sunday. The Women's Finals for Olympic Trials are on Sunday night. Suggested travel days for Congress are: In Wednesday (for add-ons) or Thursday and Out Monday.

• U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics at the Fleet Center Men-Thursday, August 17 Women-Friday, August 18 Men-Saturday, August 19 Women-Sunday, August 20

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• $300 for Pre-registration (postmarked by July 21, 2000) $32S on-site registration NOTE: Use the Individual Congress Registration Form.

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• $200 for the first listed person on the Member Club Congress Registration Form. $175 each for the next listed staff members (up to five additional names) on the Member Club Congress Registration Form.

NOTE: Member Clubs will receive this special Member Club Congress Registration Form on the Member Club website. It must be returned postmarked no later than June 1, 2000 to receive this special group rate.

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Included in Congress registration Hynes Convention Center Ballrooms Saturday, August 19 • 9:30 p.m.

CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL

Hynes Convention (enter, Hall B One of the highlights of the annual USA Gymnastics National Congress is the Exhibition Hall. This is where gymnastics industry suppliers and consultants display and sell their products and services. You will find the latest and greatest in gymnastics equipment, apparel and services! The Exhibit Hall will be open to all Congress participants Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Day passes to the exhibit hall for the general public will be available at the Congress Registration desk for $5.

NOTE: Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by their parent or guardian.

USA GYMNASTICS AWARDS CEREMONY AND BANQUET (additional fee)

Westin Hotel • Saturday, August 19 • 7:30 p.m.

USA Gymnastics is planning a formal USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and Ceremony of Honors sit down dinner for Saturday night beginning at 7:30 p.m. The banquet will honor outstanding coaches, athletes and contributors and conclude with the induction of new members to the prestigious USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, which is the greatest achievement that USA Gymnastics can bestow.

If you'd like to join us in this very special celebration, please check the appropriate box on the Registration form and add $75 to your Congress Registration fee .

Bring your wristband and you' re welcome to join the dance party when the Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and Ceremony of Honors dinner has concluded.

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Attendees should keep in mind that the Congress sessions are designed for adult gymnastics professionals who have paid to attend sessions in order

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USA Gymnastics strongly discourages attendance of children in any Congress sessions. Congress Hosts and Hostesses will monitor entrance to Congress sessions to those displaying appropriate credentla/s.

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REPORT OF THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE Chair - David Holcomb Members: Chari Knight Hunter, Suzie DiTuillio, Julia Thompson Artez, Mike Milidonis Chair Sandy Knapp, President Bob Colarossi, Joined By: General Council Jack Swarbrick With the advent of the merger with USA Trampoline and Tumbling, USA Gymnastics underwent a period of review, analysis and ultimately-change as we decided how to incorporate new members into our organization, board of directors and executive committee.

This internal audit first manifest itself in the reorganization of the national office to better support the goals of: •

Winning Medals

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Growing participation in the sport

This resulted in USA Gymnastics reorganizing into five separate business units: Program, Membership, Properties, Communication and Finance & Administration.

In an effort to continue to improve the overall effectiveness and efficiency of USA Gymnastics, in January 1999 President Bob Colarossi met with Stephen A. Greyser, one of the most tenured professors of the Harvard Business School. Mr. Greyser was asked to review USA Gymnastics' current structure and bylaws and make recommendations to ensure the business is the most effective organization it could be. Similar to other corporations, an internal review and audit helps stay abreast with the changing landscape of current business practices.

Professor Greyser made the following recommendations regarding business practices for the board of directors to consider.

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Modify and strengthen the governance structure focusing on both the composition of the Board and the quality of director involvement.

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Focus on the alignment of structure with overall objectives.

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Broaden the representation of stakeholder groups in the planning and direction of the entity.. .in order to strengthen and

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Provide better service to our constituents.

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Expand available revenues, principally by exploring ways to leverage our high-visibility events and properties, in collaboration with marketing and broadcast partners.

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Improving the organization's effectiveness and efficiency.

THESE IDEAS WERE PRESENTED TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AT THE MAY 1999 BOARD OF DIRECTOR'S MEETING. BOTH THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND THE BOARD UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED PRINCIPLES PRESENTED AND CHARGED THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE TO REVIEW OUR CURRENT BYLAWS AND MAKE RECOMMENDATIONS.

BYLAWS COMMITTEE REVIEW AND RECOMMENDATIONS The committee reviewed with President Colarossi the core objectives of USA Gymnastics: Win Medals, Increase Visibility and Grow the Sport.

A review of the external factors which might impact the steps which USA Gymnastics can take in any effort to reform its governance were also considered. Those included an analysis, lead by Counsel Jack Swarbrick, of the restrictions, liabilities and obligations associated with: • • • • •

The not-for-profit corporate laws of the State of Texas Those sections of the Internal Revenue Code regulating the conduct of 501(c)(3) business The Amateur Sports Act The Constitution and Bylaws of the United States Olympic Committee The rules of the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique

The Committee then undertook a discussion and analysis of the current methods of governance of USA Gymnastics in the context of the principles adopted by the Executive Committee. This process was structured as an open ended discussion-suspending for purposes of the discussion, consideration of external, political or financial limitations-in an effort to make sure we had undertaken a wide-ranging analysis.

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Finally, we engaged in an analysis of our observations about the governance of the organization in the context of the existing Bylaws and began to think broadly about which elements of our governance should be changed.

FINDINGS In the course of the analysis outlined in the preceding section, the Bylaws Committee came to the following conclusions with regard to the existing structure and operation of the governance model used by USA Gymnastics: 1)

Too many demands are placed on too few people.

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The talent and experience base represented on the Board of Directors is not sufficiently broad to serve the best interests of our constituents.

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There is a failure to engage the Board in areas of highest use, i.e. the meaningful consideration of policy matters, and too much time spent on matters that involve the implementation of those policies.

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Representation in our existing governance structure is inconsistent with the nature of participation in our sport.

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Greater clarity is needed with regard to the responsibility and authority of each element of management in the organization.

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The organization too often places people involved in goverance in positions of potential conflict of interest.

RECOMMENDATIONS: The bylaws committee made the following recommendations to USA Gymnastics Executive Committee and Board of Director's at November 1999 Meeting.

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Reduce the size of USA Gymnastics' Board of Directors

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Cause the representation of the Board to better reflect the participation in our sport.

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Develop ways to access the talent, expertise, influence and potential cache of individuals from outside our sport whose participation on the Board of Directors might benefit the organization.

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Restructure the Executive Committee in order to limit its membership to existing officers and directors and potentially, but not necessarily, reduce its size.

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Establish a Management Committee that could provide a vehicle for more direct, responsive and regular input to the President.

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Maintain all other existing committees but more clearly define their roles and responsibilities to increase operational efficiency.

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Examine roles relating to conflicts of interest, ethics, and compliance toward the goal of providing greater clarity of officers, directors and employees.

THE EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS UNANIMOUSLY ENDORSED THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE TO RECOMMEND A STRUCTURE THAT WOULD ACHIEVE THE OBJECTIVES FOR EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE GOVERNANCE AS WELL AS ADDRESS ANY ORGANIZATIONAL DEFICIENCIES NOTED IN THE EXISTING MODEL. (continued 011 pnge 34)

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At a meeting in Orlando at the Visa American Cup and at a second telephone meeting the Executive Committee reviewed the recommendations of the Bylaws Committee. The Executive Committee requested that several changes be made to the Board and Executive Committee structure recommended by the Bylaws Committee. After those changes were made, the Executive Committee voted to recommend to you the membership and our Board of Directors the changes to our governance structure which follow.

We now invite your comments. Please give us your thoughts in any manner that is most convenient for you. You may, for example, visit the chat area dedicated to this topic on the USAG website at www.usa-gymnastics.org or you may contact any current member of our Board, Executive Committee, Athletes Council or Bylaws Committee, or you may call me or any member of our staff. With the benefit of your input, these recommendations will be presented to the Board of Directors for its consideration at our meeting in May.

We've set up a Bylaws discussion area on the USA Gymnastics website in the EPI Center. Register for this area by clicldng EPI Center, located in the left hand column of the home page which is www.usagymnastics.org or email your comments regarding the Bylaws to rebound@usa-gymnastics.org As you read through the following proposal keep in mind that each component of the new structure was specifically designed to address the recommendations that the Bylaws committee was charged with implementing.

President - now has vote moving toward the prevalent business model Club Representatives - Broadening the representation of stakeholder groups in the planning and direction of the entity National Organizations - representing gymnastics organizations outside of USA Gymnastics Member Representatives - broaden representation of stakeholder groups Program Chairs - To increase representation and perspective of Program at the Board level.

Public Sector - Access talent, expertise, influence and potential cache from outside of the organization Athlete's Council - 20% as required by the Amateur Sports Act

THE BYLAWS COMMITTEE STATED THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CONTINUED INPUT AND INVOLVEMENT OF THE ASSOCIATION MEMBERS. THEY RECOGNIZE BOTH THE HISTORICAL CONTRIBUTION AS WELL AS THE ONGOING SUPPORT OF BOTH USAG AND THE SPORT OF GYMNASTICS. IT IS THE INTENT OF THIS LEGISLATION THAT USA GYMNASTICS INITIALLY HELP THE ASSOCIATION "GET OFF THE GROUND" ORGANIZE ITS FIRST MEETING AND ELECTION.

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE The biggest change brought forward is that all members of the executive committee now come from and have a vote on the

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Other recommendations: Association Council: In order to provide a more effective forum within USAG for the many independent organizations which play important roles in the development of our sport, USAG will create a new subsidiary organization to be known as the Association Council. This Council, closely modeled in design and purpose to the existing Athletes Council, will focus on issues of special interest to these independent organizations. The ultimate structure and operating procedures of this Council will be decided by its members, but it will have at least the following characteristics: •

It will be open to all independent organizations (with the exception of the NCAA) who currently has a position as Active or Associate Members of USAG as defined by the existing Bylaws.

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Its annual meeting will be held each year in conjunction with USAG's Congress.

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It will elect three representatives to USAG's Board of Directors.

Committees: No changes recommended to existing committees with the following exceptions: •

All committee chairs are invited to offer suggestions for modifying the current Bylaw description of the committee's activity in order to more accurately reflect the actual activity engaged in by that committee.

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The Bylaws will recognize the existence of a "Management Committee."

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This committee, which will be appointed by the President, will serve as a resource to the President on strategic matters. It will not have any formal role in the governance of USAG nor will it have any authority to act on behalf of the organization.

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Program Committees are invited to submit to the Bylaws Committee by March 31 recommendations relating to optimal size and structure.

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Change in activity description to more accurately reflect work of the Committee

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Changes which would foster greater consistency among the various program committees

Annual Meeting: The Bylaws will require a single annual meeting timed to better relate to USAG's fiscal year. This recommendation reflects anticipated interest in holding single topic "summits" on policy matters of significance from time to time, and the significant additional cost that would result from having a mandatory second Board meeting each year in light of the proposed restructuring of the Board.

Compliance: Create changes required to achieve compliance with the USOC membership and credentials committee Ethics: Revisit the ethical requirements of being a BODj EC member. Particularly as it relates to o o

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Rules and Policies: On the recommendation of the Bylaws Committee, the Executive Committee has charged the staff with the responsibility for engaging in a process designed to look for ways to standardize the elements of our Rules and Policies across the disciplines. This process is to begin after the Olympic Games and conclude in time for consideration at the 2001 Annual Meeting.

The review of the Bylaws is an ongoing process of revisions in response to changes in the marketplace. The Bylaws have undergone changes in 1981, 1983, 1988/ 89 and 1993/ 94. USA Gymnastics is being proactive in its review of the Bylaws, just as the organization was proactive back in 1992, when the title of the highest paid employee was changed from Executive Director to President. In fact, USA Gymnastics was the first national governing body to make the transition to a corporate structure. The USOC recently hired McKinsey & Company, recognized worldwide as one of the leading strategic consulting firms, to conduct an audit of their strategic plan and structure, which resulted in adopting a corporate structure and reorganizing their board and staff.

In closing, the bylaws committee feels that each of the proposed changes will help USA Gymnastics achieve its goals of winning medals, increasing visibility and growing the membership. The changes reflect a futuristic view of governance that places USA Gymnastics in the forefront of aU national governing bodies. We encourage you to examine and comment on the proposed changes . •

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Recommendation to add the following deductions to the testing program effective at the American Challenge:

David McCreary Brad Loan Russ Ward Jim Chudy Mary Lee Tracy Tony Retrosi Gary Anderson Ray Gnat Roe Kreutzer Audrey Schweyer (absent) Chari Hunter (absent) Joan Moore Gnat Kathy Kelly Gary Warren

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Motion-David McCreary Second-Mary Lee Tracy PASSED Recommendation to connect the backward or forward stalder circle or toe-on toe-off to handstand to the remaining text of the bar routine.

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Motion-David McCreary Second-Jim Chudy PASSED Clarification: Floor Exercise-page 17 1'1 Pass-No steps are allowed before the jump into the tumbling hurdle.

Correct the typo on Page 18 Balance Beam and Floor Exercise: Acro deduction is 2.5.

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V. TOPS Gary Warren reported on the ac tivities and gave statistics of the TOP's program. TOP's is in its' 8th year. Gary asked the committee to give recommendations for changes to the program. Certificates and T-shirts will be given, beginning this year, for the Gold, Silver and Diamond Levels. Gary will develop a brochure to explain all the awards and recognition program for TOP's.

Award Jackets for those TOP athletes who qualify to the National Testing will be available for purchase on site.

TOP sites for 2000 are: East Coast , Oct 13-15 West Coast, Oct 20-22 a tional Camp December 6-10

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Gary requested th at the committee consider the following proposal for adoption for the 2000 TOP season.

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Motion-David McCreary Second-Ray Gnat PASSED (one opposed) Recommendation that the new age groups for the 2000 TOP's Program will be 7-8 and 9-11 year olds. Twelve year olds are encouraged to contact their REPC for information about the ational Child and Junior Level Elite Program .

Motion-Gary Anderson Second- Jim Chudy PASSED

ELITE PROGRAM COMMlnEE (continued from page 39) Recommendation to test the push-ups by counting the number of push-ups performed in a 1:30 minute. (Sixty-five is still the maximum) Motion-David McCreary Second-Brad Loan PASSED

VI. NATIONAL ELITE PROGRAM Clarification: In the elite program, all foreign athletes (non-citizens) may participate up to and including Classics or Challenge but may not qualify to the John Hancock U.S. Championships or the Gymnastics Festival.

This item is again under review in the national office. We are attempting to design a system that can be utilized across diSCiplines.

Recommendation to add a vertical jump test to the TOP physical abilities test.

Motion-Tony Retrossi Second-Gary Anderson PASSED

Recommendation that in the 2001 season, the National Level Elite Program will include only Junior and Children Age Divisions.

Recommendation to test the shoulder flexibility in angles at the regional testings. David will send the standardized protocol to Gary for insertion into the manual.

Motion-Brad Loan Second-Jim Chudy PASSED

Motion-Tony Retrosi Second-Mary Lee Tracy PASSED

VII. INTERNATIONAL ELITE PROGRAM

Recommendation to test the hollow hold (maximum of 60 seconds) in an inverted hollow hold beginning when the proper body position is attained . Feet against the wall.

Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Russ Ward PASSED Recommendation to include a sequence of Press Handstands on the balance beam (1 point for every press handstand for 9-11 year olds and 2 points for every press handstand for the 7-8 year olds) and return to the starting position. An athlete may receive !j2 point for pressing to handstand without returning to the starting position (After two consecutive non-successful attempts-test ends) . 7-8 year olds max. number of repetitions is 5, 9-11 year olds max. number of repeti tions is 10 Motion-Mary Lee Tracy Second-Jim Chudy PASSED

Kelly reported to the committee on the plan for the Olympic Team Selection and Preparation. These plans were developed last fall after the World Championships. Kelly stated the first preparation camp in January was excellent. Mary Lee Tracy reported from a coaches perspective and is excited to see such immediate improvement in the physical preparedness of the athletes. Expectations are high that the new program will be successful. The national program that is being developed through this process under the direction of National Team Coordinator, Bela Karolyi, will be distributed as soon as possible to the elite coaches. Kelly recognized the support of the national team members and their coaches. The program will be reviewed and enhanced every month.

VIII. JUDGING ISSUE Brevet Course for the new Code of Points will take place in February 2001. REPC may write a letter of recommendation from the region.

Jackie Fie will be announcing the candidates and or criteria soon.

IX. 2001 CALENDAR

Recommendation that TOP athletes who qualify and participate in the Na tional Team Training Squad Training Camp cannot also participate in the Top National Team Training Camp in the same yea r.

In lieu of an American Classics in 2001, the elite program will conduct a clinic and an invitational competition during the same time frame.

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Motion-Gary Anderson Second-Tony Retrosi PASSED

A Video Club will be initiated soon. Wa tch for a flyer from the office.

Recommendation that $35.00 registration fee will be instituted for the National TOP Testing .

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Clarification: According to the Rules and Policies, in order for the vault bonus to be applied for the Jr. International and Na tional Level gymnasts, two different family va uits in the proper vault values listed, must be performed. Please consult in the Elite section for the Vault Bonus rules for each Elite level.

Chalk the athlete's finger and extend fully to mark the wall-jump and touch the wall with chalked finger-measure the distance between the top of the mark to the top of the mark.

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I. ROLL CALL President of Jud ges Certifica tion Inc., Delene Darst called the conference ca ll to order at 7:00 p.m.

Members Present: Sue Ammerman Vice-President Policies and Procedures Cheryl Hamilton Vice-President Exams Rene Niccollai Certification Coordinator Connie Ma loney USAG Liaison Yvonne Hodge NAWGJ Liaison Absent Betty Sroufe Vice-President Evaluation/ Training

II. ANNUAL MEETING Date for the annual JCI meeting was discussed. It was decided that members of JCI would arrive in North Carolina by 1:00 p.m. on February 29 and depart after 3:00 p.m. on March 1, 2000.

III. GUIDELINES FOR PRACTICE JUDGING WITH VIDEO At the present time, there are 13 states that have requested permission from JCI to have their practice judging requirements waived due to: • The absence of Level 9 or Level 10 gymnasts to practice judge • Not enough Level 9 or Level 10 gymnasts to practice judge • Geographically impossible to get together to practice judge • Use of all of a state's Level S and 9 rated judges to judge an optional meet • Judges holding dual roles of both judge and coach The 13 states are as follows: Alaska, Kentucky, Maine, Mississippi, Montana, New Hampshire, North Dakota, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Vermont, Wisconsin, Wyoming.

Discussion: JCI policy-Practice judging is required ONLY when a judge is testing up to the nex t higher level. The main purpose for this requirement is to aid the judge in achieving a successful testing experience.

Therefore, effective January 1, 2000, all present waivers for practice judging will be null and void.

APPROVED: The fo llowing procedures are to be followed in the place of an actual practice judging session: This video judging policy only pertains to the above mentioned states. All remaining states are to fulfill their practice judging requirements as stated in the TA Guide.

• A judge wishing to hold a practice judging session with video mu st send a request form (form enclosed) to their State Judging Director and USAG State Chairman; Cheryl Hamilton and Rene Niccollai.

• Upon approval, two (2) or more judges with a Level 10 rating or higher (to be considered the "Pan el") will conduct the practice judging session.

• The NAWG] Training Video or the USA Gymnastics Training Video are the ONLY two videos which may be used.

• The judges must judge a minimum of S gymnasts per event. The judges will be given a time limit of 11/2 minutes in which to score the routine.

Discussion may follow at the discretion of the Panel.

• This is to be considered a lea rning experience; questions are encouraged .

• Upon completi on of the practice judging session the list of judges attending the practice judging session must be sent to the Certification Coordinator (Rene) to clear their active status requirement.

IV. SCANTRON SHEETS Sue requested more Scantron sheets be ordered. Rene will upd ate the forms to make the scoring of the exams more hmctional.

The conference call was adjollrned at 8:00 p.m.

Respectfully subll1itted by Rene Niccollai, Certification Coordinator ANNOUNCEMENT TO USA GYMNASTICS WOMEN'S JUDGES AND MEET DIRECTORS According to the USAG Judges' Compensation package, judges are to be reimbursed for mileage at the current IRS rate per mile. The IRS has recently raised the mileage rate for 2000; therefore, judges will now be reimbursed at the rate of 32 cents per mile EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY. Connie Maloney, Women's Jr. Olympic Program Manager

February 1, 2000 Leader Dave Moskovitz initiated the call at 12:00 noon on February 1, 2000.

I. ROLL CALL Dave Moskovitz, Leader Dean Capelotti, Member Lori Laznovsky, Member Steve Whitlock, USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics Director

II. GG CAMPS REPORT Laznovsky provided a report from the first two GG Camps. She will follow-up with a written report. Highlights of her recommendations included: 1. That the camps use a I-day format, especially during the school year.

2. That we maintain the wide variety of activities for participants and coaches.

3. That we enlist the support of local experts for specific sessions.

4. That we develop a traveling bag which includes apparatus, music, and lesson plans.

Whitlock reviewed the financial report from the second camp (Atlanta). He provided additional recommendations: 1. That Friday night be used for coaches sessions and a meeting to assign events and activities for local experts.

2. Local clubs and/or host club provide a performance/exhibition.

3. GGAP should consider including a TeamGymn competition with GG Camps.

Discussion followed.

4. Na tional Gymnastics Day Coordinator for GG - Capelotti was recommended for this area and charged with developing initial plans to encourage GG groups to participate in this event on August 12,2000.

National Gymnastics Day is an immediate target/ event for focusing our development efforts.

5. TeamGymn Competition - The GGAP agreed that a working group be established to review and develop at1 overall progratn for TeatnGymn and expand the reach of competitive General Gymnastics. Moskovitz will make recommendations in this regard.

6. General Gymnastics Development - Whitlock and Moskovitz outlined the need for direct contact and recruitment of GG participants as well as support for clubs and coaches who have expressed interest in GG activities. Whitlock recommended that Capelotti begin work in this area as part of his responsibilities with the National Gymnastics Day. Moskovitz will develop Job Descriptions for the above Coordinators and/or working groups.

VI. PROMOTION OF THE NATIONAL GYMFEST Whitlock discussed promotion and marketing efforts related to the National GymFest and National TeamGymn competition in Atlanta in June. These included: • Working with local clubs and coaches (Atlanta) • Publications: Technique and USA Gymnastics magazines • Information on USA Gymnastics Online • Mailers ... suggested some kind of mailer to Region vrn clubs every month leading up to the event.

• And so forth ...

Whitlock discussed the major goals for this event, i.e., at least 400 participants and increasing the quality of the Gala Showcase. For the Gala, groups will be limited to 3-minute performances (unless invited to perform a longer program), inviting unique and high quality performance groups from the local area, etc.

Whitlock reported on the meetings that he had with Chris Calvert (Varsity Gymnastics), Susan Haldeman and Laura Miksan (World of Gymnastics), and Cindy Bickman (Chattooga) regarding plans and preparations for the 2000 Na tional GymFest. All three clubs are willing to assist in a variety of ways.

VIII. NATIONAL CONGRESS 2000

IV. MEETING WITH KATHY FELDMANN, VICE PRESIDENT MEMBER SERVICES

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V. EVENT MANAGERS AND PROJECT COORDINATORS Whitlock proposed the following areas: 1. National GymFest Coordinator - Whitlock recommended Moskovitz General tasks: Work with the LOC; develop and manage work-plan; staff assignments, etc.

2. World Gymnaestrada Planning Group - Whitlock volunteered to coordinate this effort.

3. GG Camps and Special Events - Laznovsky has already been working in this area. The panel encouraged her to continue her good work .

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VII. NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY, AUGUST 12, 2000 The committee realizes the potential of this event to showcase General Gymnastics and bring GG activities to the attention of communities throughout the U.S. Therefore, Capelotti has been charged with developing a plan to activate gymnastics clubs to conduct General Gymnastics performances on this special day.

III. PLANNING MEETINGS FOR 2000 NATIONAL GYMFEST

Moskovitz reported aspects of the meeting that he and Whitlock had with Kathy Feldmann on Tues., Jan. 25. Discussion included new options for GG membership, issues related to sanctioning and international participation. FeldrnatU1 asked that the GGAP make written recommendations for Membership changes and modifications in the GG area.

Discussion also included possibilities for the development of additional working groups to assist the GGAP. Moskovitz will prepare this report.

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CongressFest - Whitlock reported that there has been local interest in the event and that he has had discussions with Jerry Nelson, Congress 200 Coordinator, about the possibilities of conducting the CongressFest at the Hynes Convention Center. This is being examined.

Pre-Congress GG Add-On Session - The GGAP decided to again conduct a special GG Add-On Session on Thursday August 17 from 1-5 p .m. at a cost of $25 for USA Gymnastics Instructor and Pro-members ($50 for non-members). Moskovitz is responsible for developing the curriculum and content that will be announced in Technique magazine and posted on the website.

Moskovitz suggest that the content of this session be based upon the new book, How to Start a General Gymnastics Program (available from USA Gymnastics Merchandise for $15).

Presentations - In 2000 the GG sessions will focus on activities for class instructors and include lec ture, demonstration and "handson" activities in sllch areas as: How to Conduct Warm-ups, Gymnastics Games, Conditioning Can Be Fun, Using Traditional Gymnastics Apparatus in Unique Ways, Choreography for Your Recreation Classes, etc.

The call concluded at 1:45 p.m. ET. Submitted by Dave Moskovitz, GGAP Leader February 14, 2000

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WOMEN'S HIGH PERFORMANCE COACHING SEMINAR 2000

National Staff-Vladimir Novikov, Artur Akopyan, Vladimir Artemov, Gheza Pozsar, Linda Mulvihill,Tammy Biggs, Muriel Grossfeld, Dr. Allison Arnold, Dr. Bill Sands, Dr. Larry Nassar, Lucy McCauley, Selected Elite & JO Committee Coaches, and a Special Keynote Speaker.

Skills include: V-handspring fronts , 112 If2-front, layout Tsuk, S-stalders, pirouettes, transition moves, double LO dismount, SS-back LO 2 feet, punch fronts, switch side leaps, RO for dismounts, Tumbling-Double backs to full ins, mUltiple twists front & back, whips & f1ysprings , also Floor Dance, Ballet Basics, and Trampoline Drills.

REGIS"RA"ION-Must go to Double Tree Guest Suites to Register Wed., May 3 I, 4 :00 p.m.-I 0:00 p.m. (with Social 7-1 I) Thurs., June 1,7:00 a.m.-8:00 a.m.

COS"S-UEARLY BIRD" (extended till April I) Postmarked Before April I Ist registered coach ............. ..... ............... ... $395 2 nd coach from same club .............. .......... $350

Postmarked After April I I st registered coach ......... ... ........................ $450 2nd coach from same club .............. ..... ..... $395

ADDI"IONAL-Check our web page: www.usa-gymnastics.org or contact Jerry Nelson, Director of Grass Root Programs & Events, USA Gymnastics, (3 17) 237-5050 ext. 247, jnelson@usa-gymnastics.org,or contact Women's Program.

June I -4, 2000 "Limited Enrollment, Don't Be Left Out" A GREA" LOCA"ION: Just 18 Miles West of Chicago Aerial Gymnastics Club 15 16 Brook Drive Downers Grove, IL Less than I mile from Hotel to Gym. No transportation is provided

by USA Gymnastics YOU WAN" "0 BE "HERE: We have designed this program specifically for coaches of women's J.O. levels 9, 10 and above including collegiate. If you aspire to or presently coach at this level, you want to be there.

2000 Women's High Perform~nce Co~ching 5emin~r Registr~tion Form June 1-4,2000 Downers Grove, Illinois PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ' ONE NAME PER FORM

Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ SociaISewrity # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ USA Gymnastics Professional # _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date _ _ _ _ _Safety Exp. Date _ _ _ _ __ Mailing Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip,_ _ _ _ __ _ Day Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Evening phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Email,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fax number

Highest level of competition in the last four years _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

PAYMENT INFORMATION: All forms and fees are due by May 1,2000

HO"EL INFORMA"ION: Double Tree Guest Suites 21 I I Butterfield Road, Downers Grove, IL 60515 Phone: (630) 971-2000 Fax: (630) 971-1 168

Only 16 miles from Chicago O'Hare International Airport & 25 miles from Midway Airport (No airport shuttle transportation provided)

Regular registration fee 5450.00 • 1'1 coach and 5395.00 each additional coach from some dub _ _5450.00

Note:This is a special rate for USA Gymnastics High Performance Seminar

WHEN: Seminar: Thursday, June I at 8:30 a.m to Sunday, June 4, at 3:00 p.m.

Complete schedule will be mailed in follow-up packet

3rd coach some dub 5395

"Early Bird" Postmarked by APRIL 1, 2000 • All forms sent together with one check or one credit card payment in order to receive this special discount _ _ 5395.00

_ _ 2nd coach same dub 5350

3rd coach some dub 5350

PAYMENT Make Check/Money Order Payable to USA Gymnastics Amount Endosed

$109 Single/Double Includes breakfast. Rates guaranteed until May I. Reserve early.

_ _ 2nd coach same dub 5395

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Mail: USA Gymnastics Member Services, 201 S,CapitoIAve.,Ste300, Indianapolis, IN 46225 Phone: (317) 237-5050. Women's Program 1-800-345-4719 • Member Services Fax form with credit card information to: (317) 692-5212

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POSITION AVAILABLE GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR(S): Career minded, dedicated caaches for our expanding recreational and team programs. We currently have two fully equipped locations and a friendly staff. We provide a comprehensive program in need of caaches who work well with boys, girls, tumbling, and preschool classes. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Full and part-time positions available. Send references and resume ta: Spectrum Gymnastics Academy, 26 Buttrick Road, londonderry, NH 03053 or e-mail SGAii@cs.com COACHES NEEDED. Eastern National Academy is laaking for coaches Pomptan Plains and Paramus NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschoal and General program, Team coaches qualified in choreography and dance at a high level and knowledgeable in the compulsory division and instructors for all programs. ENA is in a perfect locatian for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metrapalitan New Yark area and the Pennsylvania Pacon no Mountains. First Aid/ Safety certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring. Salary commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

Contad Rich at 973-835-1665 or fax resume ta 973835-6225 or e-mail usatena@ena.com. Eastern Natianal Acodemy, 210 West Parkway, Pampton Plains, NJ 07444. Http://www.ena.com CAMP WAYNE: Children's sleep-away comp in Nartheast Pennsylvania (21j2hrs from New York City) with a strong gymnastics program needs a Director, Assistant Director and female instructors to live at the comp and teach children (6-16 years). We also need an experienced Aerabic instructor and Cheerleading staff.

We offer a caring, fun·loving environment, rm/bd and salary. Dates are 6/22-8/ 18/ 2000. Call 1-800-2793019 for more information.

COME TO NEW HAMPSHIRE FOR THE SUMMER: Gymnastics & Cheerleading instructars/ cobin counselars (19+) far autstanding girls' sports compoExcellent large gymnastics facility with tap-quality equipment. Camp Rabindel (ane mile fram two boys' comps) is locoted on the LARGEST NEW ENGLAND LAKE (22 miles long) near NH's White Mountains, 80ston and Maine coast. Must have warmth and love children. Most transportation paid. June 18-August 17. Call us at 888-860-1186; Apply at www.robindel.com HIRING HEAD COACH, INSTRUCTORS. lakeside Maine summer compo Uve with, core for, teach girls age 7-16. Complete gym, Nissen equipmenl.

Beginning students through advanced. Consistent, daily instruction. Gymnostics shows. Progrom's compulsory, optional skills promote development, measurable advancement, interest. Knowledge of USAG fundamental, optional skills; practical knowledge of compulsory levels; ability to spot, demonstrate; desire to teach children. Ability to put chldren's need before your own essential. College sophomores & up. Internships available. Opportunity to teach other athletics, arts, waterfront activities. Non·smokers, college sophomores & up, June 18-August 24. www.kippewa.com; kippewa@tiac.net; 60 Mill Street, Box 840, Westwood, MA 02090-0B40; 781/762-8291 (TIME lONE: New York City; coli business hours & early evening); fax 781/255-7167 (24 hours). Include your telephone number.

SCHAFER SCHOOL OF GYMNASTICS lacated in lawrenceville, New Jersey is looking for full/ part time instructors. Individuals must be highly motivated and enjoy working with children. Positions

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HEAD COACH AND CHOREOGRAPHER for Girls and Boys Team. Exxcel Gymnastics and Climbing is looking for on energetic, positive, highly motivated, goal oriented individual for our fast growing girl's (3-10) and boy's (6-2) team programs. Elite experience is required. Immediate position is also available for floor ond beam coach. High solory, fantastic benefits, and great Boston locotion. Send/fax resume to: Exxcel Gymnastics, Attn.: Tationa, 60 Kendrick SI., Needham, MA 02492. Tel: (781)4532220. Fax: (781)449-6569.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Well-established MidAtlantic area club needs a full-time motivated, experienced, and stable compulsory coach/ class &preschool instructor for girls program. Posijion must be filled for June 2000 start. Competitive salary, health benefits, 3 two week paid vacotions, and extra income opportunities. Further your educotion at Salisbury State Universijy. Visit the beach in 35 minutes. Contact Bob Morris ot the Delmarva Gymnastic Acodemy, 200 Bateman St., Salisbury, MD 21804. Phone 410-7422053; FAX resume with references to 410-860-9039.

ATLANTA AREA GYMNASTICS ACADEMY is seeking coreer oriented coach for full time position. Primary duties would include coaching optional level gymnasts and staff troining. Will be working with exceptional staff including three head coaches each with over ten years experience. YEARS of experience required, preferably head coaching or collegiate.

Benefit package including medical, life insurance, dental and vision options, and bonus pockage commensurate with experience. Resume and inquiries to: THE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY OF ATLANTA, INC., 2217 Cobb Parkway, Kennesow, Georgia 30152. Attn.: Karen Goss. Phone (770)590-8162. Fax (770)590-1628.

COME TO ALASKA!! Team coaches and class instructors with enthusiasm and inijjative, full or part time, needed NOW. Health/vacation/ child care benefits pockage available. Salary based on experience. We currently have a 35 member girl's team in levels 4-1 0, boys/ girls rec. & preschool totaling 325 students in a 9,000 sq. foot facility. The bu~ness has been in existence since 1980. There is a local university, skiing, hunting, fishing ... an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Send resume and references to: Gymnastics Inc. Attention: loretta Cole, 3411 lathrop SI., Fairbanks, Alaska 99701. For more information coli (907)456-2263.

OPTIONAL AND COMPULSORY COACH· ES NEEDED: Experienced Optionol female beam and floor coach, male vault and bar coach as well as compulsory coaches needed for highly competitive club. Noperville Gymnastics Club is a new state of the art 30,000 square foot facility fully equipped with the finest equipment looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic team players to coach its winning team. Salary commensurate with experience. Call Keith (630)4167114 orlax resume to (630)416-7164.

HAVE AN AMAZING SUMMER ADVEN· TURE! Prestigious coed sleepaway comp in beautiful Western Massachusetts seeks skilled, coring, motivated college students & grads who love kids! Gymnastics Coaches (also Dance, Aerobics, Fitness and other specialties) are needed. Join our dedicated, fun teamfor a rewording and enjoyable summer. June 17-AugustI7.

Competitive solaries+traveltroom+board. For information and an application call Camp Taconic: 1-800-762-2820.

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Owner needs to relocate, looking for the right person to continue the tradition of offering lessons in a positive, fun environmenl. 250+ students currently enrolled. Preschool-Girls' Team level 6. Strong communijy ties. School field trips, Headstart gymnastics program, homeschoollessons and birthday party pro· grams are all in place. Great location with long term lease on building. Call 707-441-1421. Priced to sell.

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R= Rhythmic GG = General Gymnastics

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling

DECEMBER 6·10 14·20 16

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NCAA National Championships (MI

Iowa City, IA

APRIL 6·8 8

USA Gymnostics Collegiate Championships (M/WI USA Gymnastics Nationollnvitationol Tournament (WI

8·9 8·9 13·15 20·25 28·30

level 9/ 10 Regionals (WI level 10 Regionals (WI NCAA National Championships (WI Sr. Pacific Alliance Championships (M/W/ RI level 9 Eastern Championships (WI

28·30

level 9 Western Championships (WI

Tempe, AZ (ASUI Mt. Pleasant, MI Central Mich. Univ.

Various sites Various sites Boise, ID Christchurch, NZl Broadview Heights (Cleveland!, OH Bartlesville, OK

J.O. National Championships (MI J.O. National Championships (WI USOC Olympic Media Summit (M/W/ RI J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (RI USA Gymnastics Executive Committee/ Board Meetings International Friendship Training Camp (WI J.O. Notional Team Training Camp (WI Mall Tour (M/W/ RI

Austin, TX lansing, MI Houston, TX Seattle, WA Indionapolis, IN Houston, TX Colo. Springs, CO TBD

Women's High Performance Coaches Seminar (WI level 9 Championships (RI u.s. Challenge (WI TeamGymn Judges Symposium (GGI

Chicago, Il Houston, TX MontVille, NJ Emory University Atlanta, GA

MAY 4·7 5·7 11·15 12·14 19·21 23·28 26·30 May·Sept.

23·25 24·25 TBD TBD 27·July 3

USA Gymnastics National Gym Fest & National TeamGymn Championships (GGI Rhythmic West Championships (RI GYM·2000 Gym Fest (GGI World Cup Competition - 2 sites (TU I J.O. National Championships (TR!TUI

Emory University Atlanta, GA W. Bloomfield, MI Kristiansand, NOR Canada & U.S. Cincinnati, OH

JULY 7·9 8·9 26·29 26·29

U.S. Classic/ Notionol Gymnostics Festivol (WI Rhythmic East Championships (RI John Hancock u.s. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ R!TR!TUI Youth and Instructor Camp (GGI

Tulsa, OK Brooklyn, NY St. louis, MO St. louis, MO

AUGUST 12 15·20 18·20

NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY U.S. Olympic Trials (M/W/ RI USA Gymnastics National Congress

Boston, MA Boston, MA

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Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier I (M/WI

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FEBRUARY 3 TBD T8D TBD 24

Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier II (M/WI USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (MI Rhythmic Challenge (RI American Classic & American Challenge (WI Visa American Cup Championships (M/WI

TBD TBD TBD TBD Orlando, Fl

MARCH 16·17 31 ·Apr. 1

7·8 21 ·22 28·29 TBD TBD TBD TBD 19·21 TBD TBD TBD

Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs/ Jrsl TBD level 10 State Meets (WI ('see below) Various Sites (#1of 2)

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Athens, GA TBD TBD TBD

J.O. National Championships (MI level 9 East/West Championships (WI J.O. National Championships (WI

Minneapolis, MN TBD TBD

Elite Regionals (WI Natonal GymFest (GGI tentative American Sokol National Slet (GGI

TBD Nashville, TN Detroit, MI

U.S. Challenge (WI u.s. Classic/Nationol Gymnastics Festival (WI Elite Regionals (Internationol OnlYI (WI Rhythmic Eastern Open (RI Rhythmic Western Open (RI World Championships & Age Group Games (TR!TU I

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Odense, DEN

John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ R!TR!TUI USA Gymnastics National Congress World Games (TR!TUI World University Games CongressFest (GGI

TBD TBD Akita, JPN Beijing, CHN TBD

Various Sites

JUNE TBD TBD TBD

JULY TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 26·Aug. 4 8·11

Sydney, AUS

National TOPs Testing - East (WI National TOPs Testing - West (WI Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/WI Post·Olympic Tour (M/W/ R!TR!TUI

Indianapolis, IN Phoenix, AZ New Orleans, LA TBD

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Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs.1 FIG Congress USA Gymnastics Executive Committee/ Board Meetings Future Stars National Championships (MI Coaches Workshop (MI Fall TeomGymn Classic (GGI PAGU Children's Interdub Chompionships Jr. Pan American Championships

level 10 State Meets (WI ('see abave) (#2 af 2) level 9/ 10 Regional Chompionships (WI level 10 Regional Championships (WI NCAA Regionals (WI NCAA Regionals (MI USA Gymnostics Collegiate Championships (M/WI USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (WI NCAA National Championships (WI NCAA Notional Championships (MI J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (RI level 9 East/West Championships (RI

MAY 3·6 11 ·13 18·20

Olympic Games (M/W/ R!TRI

NOVEMBER 10·11 13·15 17 ·19 TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD

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JUNE 1·4 3-4 23·25 23·25

National TOPs Training Camp (WI FIG Men's Intercontinental Judges Course (MI Trampoline World Cup Finals (TRI

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

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Artistic World Championships (M/WI TOPs National Testing - West (WI TOPs National Testing - East (WI Rhythmic World Championships (RI Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/WI

Ghent, BEL TBD TBD TBD TBD

OCTOBER 28·Nov. 4 TBD TBD Oct. or Nov. TBD TBD

NOVEMBER TBD

Future Stars National Championships (MI

TBD

DECEMBER TBD MARCH 2000

TOPs National Training Camp (WI

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The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa-gymnastics.org

2000 Safety Certification Schedule LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A BOOK OR ADMISSION TO THE COURSE. Monday, (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) is the last day registrations will be accepted for courses being conducted the following weekend.

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

Minimum age for Safety Certification is J6 years.

JB is minimum age for Professional Membership.

MARCH 17 Gallatin, TN; 6-10 p.m.; course rm031700tn; 6-10 p.m.; Gallatin Civic Center; locol contact: Bob Valley 615-8228116; Instructor: Robert Murphy 901-377-3842 17 San Jose, CA; 9 a.m.-l :30 p.m.; course hf031700co; California Sports Center; locol contact: Dave Peterson 408-246-7795; Instructor: Hiroshi Fujimoto 831-373-1694 18 Springfield, MA; 1-5 p.m.; course dt031800ma; Springfield College Fieldhouse; locol contact: Steve Posner 413-748-3357; Instructor: Steve Randall 207-284-8351

22 Bristol, CT; 7-11 p.m.; course Ic032200ct; 100 Fair St; Instructor: Liz Cornish 860-585-9524 26 Littleton, CO; 11 a.m.-3 p.m.; course rw032600co; Champion Gym; 8237 So Holly St; locol contact: Richard Villarreal 303-843-0711 ; Instructor: Raleigh Wilson 307-745-8302 31 Indianapolis, IN; 6-10 p.m.; course bd0331 OOin; Fulton Jr High School; Instructor: Barry Dubuque 812-473-3232

APRIL

MAY louisville, KY, 1-6 p.m.; course ss050799ky; St Xavier High School, Room 119; Instructor: Steve Schoenbaechler 502-495-2501 Mukilteo, WA; 7:30-11 :30 a.m.; course kd050700wa; Gymagine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes 425513-8700

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Flemmington, NJ; 9 a.m. -1:30 p.m.; course pf041900nj; Shields Gymnastics; locol contact: Jim Shields 908-7821777; Instructor: Phil Fronk 856-786-3977 Mukilteo, WA; 7:30-11 :30 a.m.; course kd040900wa; Gymagine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes 425513-8700 22 Columbus, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bf0422000h; Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge 8lvd; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-457-1279, 614-876-2930 29 logan, UT; 3-7 p.m.; course qs042900ut; Utah State University HPER Building; Instructor: Quin Shannon 435-797-1494 29 Phoenix, Al.; 1:30-5:30 p.m.; course dw042900az; Phoenix Spinetts Gymnastics; Instructor: David Wehr 602-295-3939

Tampa, Fl; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; course nb060800fi; lightning City Gymnastics; Region VIII Mini Congress; locol contact: lightning City Gym 813-558-0035; Instructor: Nelena Beck 352-493-7512

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10 Stroudsburg, PA; 1-5:30 p.m.; course pf061 OOOpa; International Gym Camp, 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd; locol contact: Bruno Klaus 570-625-0244; Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 11 Tampa, Fl; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course ml0611 001i; lightning City Gymnastics; Region VIII Mini Congress; loco Icontact: lightning City Gym 813-558-0035; Instructor: Marci levine 305-861-8753 11 Bristol, CT; 9 a.m. -1 p.m.; course Ic0611 OOct; 100 Fair St; Instructor: liz Cornish 860-585-9524

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

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

• Certification is valid for four years.

• To achieve Safety Certification, the participant must be at least 16 years of age at the lime of the course.

Please make checks payable, in full, to USA Gymnastics Safety Certification Mail registration form and payment to: USA Gymnastics Member Services Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 20 I South Capitol Avenue GYMNASTICS Indianapolis, IN 46225 PREFERS VISA' or Fax to 317-692-5212

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