Technique Magazine - June 2000

Preparing Your Business for the Olympic Surge

INSIDE THIS ISSUE

NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS 2000 UPDATE 2000 WOMEN'S OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES

JUNE 2000 • VOLUME 20 • #6

an official publication of USA Gymnastics PUBLISHER

Robert V. Colorossi EDITOR

FEATURES Preparing Your Business for the Olympic Surge .. ...... ............. .. ......... .... .. ... .......... .... ...... . 5

Luon Peszek

Deconstruction: The process of breaking down skills for whole-part instruction .. ................ 8

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

Drills for Power Hurdle with Legs Together Step Out .................. ........... .......... .......... ..... 13

Lion Cottrell

National Gymnastics Day 2000: An Overview .. ....... .... ......... ................. .... ................. 17

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE CHAIR: Sandy Knapp; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Joan Moore Gnat; VICE CHAIR MEN: Tim Dagge"; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Wendy Hilliard; VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; SECRETARY: Mark Graham; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE: Jay Ashmore, Ron Froehli(h. FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITIEE: Jackie Re; FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITIEE: George Beckstead; FIG RHYTHMIC TECHNICAL COMMITIEE: Andrea Schmid; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peter Vidmar, SUSCIn True; ATHLfTE DIRECTORS: Chari Knight·Hunler, Chris Waller, Vanessa Vander Pluym, Karl Heger; USOC ATHLETE DIRECTOR: Mi(helle Dusserre·Farreli.

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CHAIR: Sandy Knapp; PRESIDENT: Bob Colarossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donahue; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Mike Stonner; AMERICAN SOKOLORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Beny Hepner; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION·MEN: Doug Van Everen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Strawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Yvonne Hodge; NATIONALCOLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION·MEN: Roy Johnson; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATION·MEN: Bul(h Zuni(h; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworlh; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Lance Crowley; U.S. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Fred Turoll; U.S. EUn: COACHES ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: Gary Anderson, Roe Kreulzer; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marc Yancey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Jeanine Milinazzo; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLmC ASSOCIATlON·WOMEN: Marie Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS MEN: Ray Gura, Jim Hal!; RHYTHMIC: Tamara Gerlock, Alia Svirsky; WOMEN: Undo Chencinski, David Holcomb; TRAMPOLINE: Marsha Weiss, Tim S(hlosser; ATHLETE DIRECTORS: Chris Waller, (hair; Vanessa Vander Pluym, vice (hair and secretory; Mi(helle Dusserre·Farrell, USOC Alhlele Rep.; Jair Lynch, Mihai Bogiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chari Knighl Hunler, Amanda Borden, Larissa Fonlaine, Karl Heger, Christie Hayes; ASSOCIATE DIRECTORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Kolz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Faber·Hi(kie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howard S(hwortz; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FEDERATION, Bonnie Davidson.

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

USA Gymnastics National Congress 2000 and U.S. Olympic Team Trials ...... 2 1

KAT Workshop Schedule .... .... ........ .... .. 1 2 Event Schedule .................................... 31 Member Services Update .. ........... ... .. .... 32 What's New ........................................ 33

UPDATE

Women's Olympic Selection Procedures ........... .... ...... ....... 35 General Gymnastics Update ... ...... ....... 37

Classifieds ........................... .... ......... .. 46

Women's Program Update .................... 39

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

Rhythmic Program Update .......... .. ........ 45

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GROWTH • Implementation of web-based member registration software. This will allow you to register your athletes 24 hours a day.

• Implementation of a free basic website for every USA Gymnastics Member Club • Opportunity to capitalize on National Gymnastics Day to promote your club in your community • New Sponsorships from Samsung and Bank of America with the Olympic Trials • Organization of a 44-city Post Olympic Tour with new sponsorships

VISIBILITY everal issues ago I wrote

• We continue to develop a pro-active approach to working with the media. This year our athletes have been featured in Vogue, Sports Illustrated for Kids, Rolling Stone, New York Times Magazine, People, Teen People, Women's Sport and Fitness, The Today Show, Later Today, NBC Nightly News, along with other national media placements.

encouraging

MEDALS

all gymnastics dub owners to be prepared to capitalize on the

• The Women's Team won seven medals, including three gold, two silver and one bronze, at the Pacific Alliance Championships.

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• The Men's Team won five medals at the Pacific Alliance Championships, including two gold and three silver.

• The Rhythmic Team was also successful at the Pacific Alliance winning a total of five medals, including four silver and one bronze.

• The Trampoline and Tumbling Program achieved success as well at the Olympic Test event with Jennifer Parilla placing sixth in trampoline (fourth among the Olympians).

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Preparations for the USA Gymnastics National Congress are in full swing.

This issue highlights many of the lecture topics, invited speakers and exhibitors, in order to give you an idea of what is planned for this year's Congress. The hotel room blocks are selling out quickly so if you have not yet made your arrangements you might want to do so.

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The 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics tickets are selling at a strong and steady pace. The gymnastics community has done a tremendous job supporting the event. In fact, the lower two sections are completely full with only the upper level still remaining. If you still need to purchase tickets to the 2000 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics there are seats still available call 617-624-1805.

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Olympics will present this summer. I thought it might be important to update all of you

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The USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner will occur on Saturday, August 19 at 8:00 p.m. at the Westin Hotel. This prestigious function will honor outstanding coaches, athletes and contributors and will conclude with the induction of new members to the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, which is the greatest achievement that USA Gymnastics can bestow. For more information on this function please contact Heather Whitaker at (317) 237-5050 ext. 267.

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Office proficiency and office staff are the keys to giving the rest of the business a chance to be successful. How many potential customers never get to the registration phase of your business?

Your office staff is totally responsible for that part of the business. You can have the greatest teaching staff in the state, but if your office staff isn't getting these potential customers in the door, the teachers will never have a chance. How great is your office efficiency and office staff? Check out these keys to having a successful front office.

on parents bringing their children to

• Do you have an attractive office area for the customers to view?

gymnastics class. The front line in

• Do you have office staff manning the phones all day and into the early evening?

getting people in the gym is your office

• Do you have experienced office staff?

staff. They could be the most important people you haue

• Do you have talented office staff who can "sell" your program?

• Do you have personable, knowledgeable office staff?

on staff. Hnd, with the Olympics approaching, and the interest leuel in gymnastics at an aU-time high, your

• Do you have office staff who "dress the part?"

(attractive and businesslike) If most of your answers are yes, you are in good shape to start maximizing the Olympic push this summer and fall. If several of your answers are no, there is work to be done.

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These are very, very important people. They need the support of all of the other employees in the gymnastics businesses.

Important of Office Staff

Your Office Staff Makes Money For The Business

Where on the ladder of importance in your business is the office staff? Do you rate them more important than a preschool teacher? Do you rate them more important than the team coaches? It is important for the owners of a business to rate their employees in regard to importance? When you do, you allocate time, energy and money for training to usually the most important people. When was the last time you made a conscious effort to improve your office staff? How important are they in your eyes?

How many inquiry calls does your gymnastics office receive in a typical week? They should all be recorded in a phone log. It should also be recorded within a week whether these potential customers actually registered for classes. In this way you can measure the success of your office staff in general, and individually, in the selling area of their jobs. Have each staff person initial each entry they make in the phone log. Then you will find out who is the most efficient in getting people to register. Is this good business information to have?

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The phone log will also tell you when potential customers usually call. This information is important as you can then schedule your best "seller" to those popular hours. Sounds like a good business technique. If you have a recorder on during the day, make sure that the time stamp is set so that you can research when most of the calls come in. A good business owner would then schedule a "live" staff member for those popular times. Hint: when a parent calls your gym and gets a recorder, do they wait for your call back or do they call the next gym on their list? What happens if they get a "live" person at this other gym? This happens a lot.

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Bottom Line Your business must make money to survive and provide the service that you want to give to the people. The office staff is directly responsible for selling your program to potential customers. This is not an easy sell when there are so many other options for these very busy parents. If you have a great office staff, count your blessings or pat yourself on the back. If your office and office staff need improvement, this could be an area that needs to be a priority in the next couple of months. Raise the status of these office staff people in your mind and in the minds of the other staff members.

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perspective about the types of skills to be taught in a gymnastics club or a preschool" gymnastics" class. Because preschool-age children represent a unique population of students, instructors must change how they look at traditional gymnastics skills. It may be necessary to expand the notion of what skills are. Rather than thinking only in terms of formal or competitive gymnastics skills (skills that have a direct and obvious application in compulsory routines) one may also consider: • physical conditioning or strength-building (e.g., push-ups, sit-ups, and flexibility positions) See #3 p.ll.

• lead-ups that focus on critical components of a The majority of preschool gymnastics teachers formal skill (e.g., mule kicks, straight body are either former gymnasts or have experience falls, 9r rocking hands) See #4 p.ll. coaching competitive gymnastics teams. This • other aspects of instruction such as formations, background leads to a fairly rigid ~~ _" ?~~~:-r!tranSitiOnS' rhythms, etc. See #5 p.ll.

In other words, any part of a class that requires practice may be considered a skill,1

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1There will be a temptation to include management aspects such as "listening" skills. The KAT Program discourages an emphasis on any "skills" that focus too heavily on compliance as a learned behavior.

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critical components related to a basic forward roll (See sidebar 1) and lead-ups based on these critical components.

Chin on chest Waterfall, Carpet roll Rounded back and tight tuck Rocking forward and back, Candle-up rocking Reach forward and sit up Crunches, Candle-up, rock to seat Feet close to buttocks Kick-your-butt, Seat-to-Feet

The process of creating lead-ups from critical components is a process of deconstruction as follows: 1. Determine the aspects of the skill that most

accurately indicate successful execution (See #1 p.lO). Look only at mechanical aspects of the skill, not aesthetics. Choose 3-5 of the most important components.

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Some components will not work separately if they are dependent on momentum from a prior aspect or require an impossible starting position. Be creative.

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a. Does the component require a particular body shape? (Candle-up rocking) b. Does the component involve a change in body shape or relationship of body parts?

(Candle-up, rock to seat [straight, curved, tucked])

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c. Does the component rely on a specific joint strength or flexibility? Some of the lead-ups above look similar to the whole . skill (Waterfall), while others develop strength (Crunches), and others reinforce balance or agility (Seat-to-feet).

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4. After the lead-up skills are created, prioritize them from easiest to most difficult, from most important to least important, or even as a natural progression as in the activity descriptions that accompany this article. See #2.

Definition Critical components are qualitative aspects of a skill that an instructor observes to determine whether or not the skill is executed correctly. For example, the critical components of a basic forward roll are: • Chin on chest (to place back of head, not top, on the floor) • Rounded back and tight tuck (for a smooth rolling action) • Reach forward and sit up (to return to a stand) • Feet close to buttocks (to keep center of gravity over base of support)

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However, be careful about overemphasizing aesthetic aspects of skills (straight arms, pointed toes).

Children will respond to those aspects they find most important based on adult reinforcement.

Consider the child who performs an entire skill ineffectively because her arms are raised high overhead throughout, in anticipation of a perfect "Ta-da." In this case, the interest in receiving positive external reinforcement for the "Ta-da" detracts from the more important mechanical aspects of the skill.

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"As you roll forward, open up like a piece of carpet and lie flat."

CRUNCHES (AGE 5) Arrange children in a circle around the instructor. Feet toward the inside of the circle.

Children lying on their backs with bent knees.

"Let's play peek-a-boo. When I say, 'Peek-a-boo,' try to look over your belly so you can see me."

As crunches are repeated, the instructor turns so that he/ she can face different students. (a) Rocking forward and backward (age 4) "Grab your knees and rock from your shoulders to your feet; back and forth. Try to keep your back really rounded for a smooth rocking action." (b) Candle-up (age 3) "Can you put your feet at a very high level so that you are balancing on your shoulders?"

"You might get a little higher if you put your hands on your hips and use your elbows to help your balance."

"Press your legs together and wiggle your toes. You now look like candles with their lights lit."

Warning The KAT program does not recommend traditional strength training for preschool-age children.

Therefore, it is inappropriate to ask young children to perform multiple repetitions of exercises such as sit-ups and push-ups.

However, instructors may include such exercises as new "skills. " The degree of repetition is then left up to individual children's interest.

Description Rocking hands-Start in a push-up position. Rock side to side, each time lifting a hand off the floor a bit.

Children should get the sensation of transferring weight from one hand to the other.

"Try not to turn over on your side." (using hands) "Now, can you do it without your hands?" (d) Candle-up rocking (age 4.5) "See if you can rock into and out of this . position. Rock down to a sitting position.

Then, rock back into the candle position without losing your balance. Remember, you want to rock as high as possible and keep your legs together to make a pretty candle." (e) Kick your butt (age 5) "If you roll very smooth, you may be able to get to your feet. Try this-as you rock to a sitting position; just before your legs touch the floor; kick your butt! If you do this very late and very well, you may be able to leave your seat and balance on your feet." (f) Seat to Feet (age 5) Same as (e) but done with continuous rocking as in (d).

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(c) Rock to seat (age 4)

Start in candle position. "See if you can rock down to a sitting position without changing the shape of your body. Try to show the round shape in both your candle and your sitting position."

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Other features of the Lesson Plan Manual Many of the Lesson Plan activities in the Lesson Plan Manual are described in a scripted format. Although individual instructors often know what works best with their students, the "scripts" (descriptive text in parentheses) help newer instructors use language that is appropriate for young children.

The KAT program discourages indiscriminate use of traditional skill lead-ups. Lead-ups must be designed and modified for specific age-related abilities. That said, most lead-up activities are appropriate for a wide range of ages. Therefore, activity suggestions in the Manual (and in this article) include a minimum age recommendation.

These are indicated by the number in parentheses that follows the activity name .•

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He is a contributing editor for Teaching Elementary Physical Education and writes regularly on issues related to preschool physical activity. His e-mail address is: hpe_ses@shsu.edu

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The proposed workbook, and related training, will link theory and practice such that preschool instructors will become more knowledgeable practitioners; able to work towards both long and shortterm goals and reflect on appropriate practices for working with preschool age students.

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Part One: The Preschool Program THEORY OF DEVELOPMENTALLY APPROPRIATE PRACTICES IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION SETTINGS • • •

Deconstruction : The process of breaking down skills for part-whole instruction Management: How to organize the setting and prepare for instruction Instruction : Recommendations for working with children-Direct vs. Indirect instruction

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Lesson Planning: How to develop a curriculum How to implement the curriculum Record keeping for accountability and to ensure instructional progress

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Assessment: Formative vs . Summative assessment Product vs. Process Reporting results

Part Two: Skills and Movement Concepts THE BASIS OF MOVEMENT SKILLS: LOCOMOTOR, MANIPULATIVE, NON-MANIPULATIVE • • •

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How we move: Body, Space, Effort, Relationships Gymnastics skills appropriate for preschool Rhythmic skills: How to develop rhythm as a movement capacity

Part Three: Sample Lesson Plans •

General movement categories related to classes of gymnastics skills or preschool drills and activities that develop general skill capacities, preceded by a grid indicati ng skills that would benefit from each drill

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Drills for Power Hurdle with legs Together Step Out

By Vladimir Artemov, USA Gymnastics Women's Program National Team Staff Member.

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aving a powerful hurdle is so important to becoming a great tumbler. Here are some drills and exercises for creating a powerful hurdle!

PICTURE 1 Straight body position. Head straight. Arms behind body.

Swing arms down forward and up to ears together with rising to tip toes, heels high off the floor. Hold on toes with arms up

for 2-3 seconds. Exercise should be done quickly on the way up and finishing stretching very tall. Then slowly return to the start position.

PICTURE 2 The same exercise as in picture #1 except this is done with bent knees. Knees bend when arms start to move down. Knees do not pass the toes (you can see toes while the knees are bent).

Finish the exercise like picture #1.

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Following last year's National Gymnastics Day, we sent a survey to the Member Clubs requesting feedback on the event.

Many of you requested timing the event a little later in the summer to better coincide with your registration schedule. We also received feedback to increase our national exposure for gymnastics. Our goal is to accomplish this.

This year's theme is Celebrating Gymnastics Champions and Celebrating the Century of Gymnastics. Throughout the year, we are working to recognize the great champions of the sport, and this started by celebrating the 25 th Anniversary of the Visa American Cup with an expanded, three event Visa American

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working to exploit every opportunity to promote gymnastics on a national basis. The timing of National Gymnastics Day falls directly between the John Hancock U.s. Gymnastics Championships and the U.S. Olympic Team Trials. Our plan is to build public service announcements for USA Gymnastics and its Member Clubs that air during the broadcasts of these events, and other times leading into the Olympic Games. Additionally, we are researching other print advertising options that would promote gymnastics during this time frame.

In 1999, we found most of the clubs able to maximize National Gymnastics Day with individual initiative. In 2000, our expectation is that this will, once again, be the case. We want you to promote National Gymnastics Day in the way that is most appropriate for you. Due to the timing of National Gymnastics Day, it will be very difficult for our national team athletes to travel to various markets. We are encouraging every club to look for creative ways to celebrate in your community.

USA Gymnastics and Aussie Haircare are presenting the first ever national retail marketing effort to promote grassroots participation in gymnastics. The Aussie Haircare free gymnastics lesson giveaway program will bring new participants to your gym but also create additional awareness for the sport of gymnastics. For more information on this program call USA Gymnastics Club Services at 1-800-345-4719, ext. 340. (See #1.)

In addition, USA GYllmastics is providing various tools to help you promote National Gymnastics Day. We have created a national press release explaining the day and its purpose.

(See #2.) Please feel free to tailor the release for your specific event and send it to your local media. Additionally, we are providing a sample proclamation for your local government officials. (See #3.) We will provide two posters (see #4) to Member Clubs-The Makings of a Champion, and Celebrating Gymnastics Champions, that also serve as rallying points for your promotion. We have increased the amount of video footage available in your Member Club Marketing Kit and are providing new marketing ideas through the On-Line Marketing Brochure.

USA Gymnastics is also working with the National Health and Fitness Association to provide a network of support organizations within each community. This organization is the official association of the Governors Physical Fitness Councils. Our goal is to have this association help you reach the Governor of your state more easily.

We already understand that many activities are being planned. We will continue to communicate with you over the next couple of months to keep you updated on plans. If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Member Club Services representatives at USA Gymnastics, 317-237-5050 .•

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Event A ims to Increase Excitement for Gymnastics Prior to the 2000 Oly mpic Games For release - May 11, 2000 Contact: Courtney Caress, USA Gymnastics, 317-237-5050, ext. 256 Ccaress@usa-gymnastics.org Indianapoli~USA Gymnastics is designating August 12, 2000 as the second annual National Gymnastics Day to increase excitement for the sport of gymnastics leading into the 2000 Olympic Games. The purpose is to communicate the sense of self esteem and healthy benefits that gymnastics fosters and to attract new participants at the grassroots level.

National Gymnastics Day allows clubs across the country to increase the visibility of our sport, especially during the exciting summer of the 2000 Olympic Games, said Bob Colarossi, President of USA Gymnastics.

August 12 meets the timing of peak enrollment for gymnastics clubs and coincides with our most significant activities and events of 2000.

National Gymnastics Day introduces opportunities in the sport for all ages and ability levels in the 3,600 gymnastics clubs in the United States by communicating to parents that gymnastics is a recreational activity that encourages positive physical and mental development in children.

The day long promotion centers around The Makings of a Champion, since gymnastics fosters coordination, flexibility, strength and power, listening and following directions, social interaction, goal setting, fundamentals of movement, skills to enhance other sports, and most importantly, fun!

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• National Gymnastics Day August 12, 2000 Sample Language for Proclamation Whereas USA Gymnastics is celebrating National Gymnastics Day on A ugust 12, 2000 to help bring attention to the positive physical fitness gymnastics fosters, Whereas National Gymnastics Day exists to acknowledge the past and present champions from the United States, Whereas gymnastics helps develop coordination, flexibility and strength and is a way to increase young people ~ self esteem and confidence - qualities that benefit them throughout their lives, Whereas gymnastics provides a strong foundation for fitness and helps develop skills that enhance peliormance in other sports, and is a jim way to keep fit, Whereas, collectively, our nation strives to encourage greatness and achievement in our young people, helping them all to become champions ill life,

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N' USA Gymnastics Club Owners Business Conference Don't forget to register for this inaugural conference dedicated to bring USA Gymnastics and club owners together to facilitate the sharing of ideas and concepts relevant to the success of your gymnastics business. With an ongoing commitment to your success, we want to create a network of gymnastics business owners and professionals.

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CONGRESS DATES • Congress Sessions at Hynes Convention Center Friday, August 18-Sunday, August 20 Lectures 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (tentative times)

Registration at Hynes Convention Center Begins Thursday, August 17, 8:00 a.m.8:00p.m.

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

• Pre-Congress Add-Ons at Hynes Convention Center Thursday, August 17 (Additional fees, see Registration)

USA GYMNASTICS POSITION ON CHILDREN (GUESTS) ATTENDING CONGRESS SESSIONS

Attendees should keep in mind thot the Congress sessions are designed for adult gymnastics professionals who have paid to affend sessions in order to increase their professional skills and knowledge base.

USA Gymnastics strongly discouroges attendance of children in any Congress sessions. Congress Hosts and Hostesses will monitor entrance to Congress sessions to those displaying appropriate credentials.

Safety Certification KAT Certification PDP level 1 Video Clinic Notional Safety Instructor Course Notional KAT Instructor Course Women's Judges Certification Exams Rhythmic Notional Judging Exam Trampoline & Tumbling level 1 Coaches General Gymnastics Seminar Club Owners Business Conference Member Club Website Training Cheerleading Safety Course

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:00·5:00 p.m.

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12:30-4:30 p.m. (By Invitation) 1:00·4:00 p.m.

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.

RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES Individual USA Gymnastics Professional & Instructor Members

• $200 Pre-registration (postmarked by July 21, 2000) • $225 For on-site registration Non-Member Congress Registration

• $300 for Pre-registration (postmarked by July 21, 2000) $325 on-site registration NOTE: Use the Individual Congress Registration Form.

No Individual pre-registration forms will be accepted after July 21, 2000. After this date, you must register on site.

Congress Attendees with special needs must notify USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 21 preregistration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with their Congress Pre-registration Form.

USA GYMNASTICS MEMBER CLUBS For USA Gymnastics Member Clubs that pre-register their staff as a group (who are USA Gymnastics professional or instructor members) by June I, 2000, the following group discount will apply:

• $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.

CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL

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TENTATNE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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.

INQUIRE ABOUT SPECIAL TICKET PRICES FOR CONGRESS ATTENDEES

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

• U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics at the Fleet Center Men Thursday, August 17 7:00 p.m.

Women Friday, August 18 7:00 p.m.

Men Saturday, August 19 4:00 p.m.

Women Sunday, August 20 5:30 p.m.

For Trials Ticket Information Call (617) 624-2496 (2GYM)

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

USA GYMNASTICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY AND DINNER (additional lee)

Westin Hotel • Saturday, August 19 • 8:00 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 8:00 p.m. The banquet will honor outstanding coaches, athletes and contributors and will 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.

LECTURE TOPICS WILL INCLUDE:

Catch Some Air with Trampoline & Tumbling-Be ready for the Olympic push and realize the profit potential with lectures including: Adding T & T to your Program, Progressions and Drills, Learning To Be A Coach, and technical sessions in all events. Maybe you will meet US Olympic trampolinist Jennifer Parilla, she will be there.

Rhythmic Gymnastics-Sweeping the world with its expression and beauty, learn the basics and Get Your Program Going with lectures to show you how. The new compulsories will be unveiled during this year's congress making this a great time to begin a program.

General Gymnastics and TeamGymn-Gymnastics for Everyone, a real winner for the smart business owner.

Learn how to Develop a Program, Raise Profits, and Increase the Fun and Excitement in Your Gym.

Women's Gymnastics-A complete program will be offered at all times including tracks on Sports Science, Judging, Junior Olympic and Elite. Learn first hand the latest in techniques, skill development, rules and regulations from our industry leaders including the USA Gymnastics National Staff.

Alternative Lectures-Children with Special Needs, Cheerleading, Mobile Programs, Sponsor Sessions, Open Forums, and many other sessions that will surely enhance your mission and program.

Activity Room-USA Gymnastics will have a room constantly operating as an activity center with some hands-on, participatory lectures. Going Bananas, Beginner Spotting, Creative Movement, Partner Skills, Fun Drills, Hand Apparatus, and Rhythmic Gymnastics activities will all help make this an exciting room to visit.

Men's

Gymnastics-Growing Boys Classes, Developing Instructors, Student Retention, Basic Skills, and the latest trends and techniques are some of the exciting lectures planned.

Business-Pro-shops, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Lawsuits, No Compete Clauses, Growing Your Program, and Delegating are going to be some of your choices.

Preschool-Enhance your greatest profit potential with lectures on Incorporating Fun, Skill Progressions, Program Administration, Incorporating Reading Skills, Teacher Motivation, Marketing Your Program, Gym Safety and Preschool Birthdays.

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Teaching Gymnastics 101-Exciting Music and Hand Apparatus Ideas, Fun Warm-ups, Games, Class Themes, Learn 101 Ways to Teach a Cartwheel, and lectures to discuss teacher safety, responsibilities and teaching techniques.

INVITED SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Artur Akopyan Gary Anderson Efrossina Anguelova Juan Armenta Alison Arnold Vladimir Artemov Scott Austin John Beck Michelle Bentley Tammy Biggs Karl Bishop Ron Brant Sally Bruns Kris Buchheister

Carole Bunge Galina Bums Brooke Bushnell Steve Butcher Beau Byron Chris Calvert Dean Capelotti Linda Chencinski Char Christensen Nancy Clark Teri Crumley Sean Dever Judy Dobranksy Leslie Dumas Case Marian Dykes Myra Elfenbein Kate Faber-Hickie Kathy Feldmann

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Jeff Lulla Brant Lutska Ray Lyons Connie Maloney Vitaly Marinitch Nancy Marshall Jacqueline Maynard Jeannie McCarthy Don McPherson Jeff Metzger Penny Metzger Lynn Meyer Laura Mikszan David Moskovitz Linda Mulvihill Dr. Larry Nassar Jerry Nelson Vladimir Novikov Robert Null Kathy Ostberg Pat Panichas Lynn Perrott Gheza Pozsar Tim Rand Neil Resnick Jeff Robinson Frank Sahlein Richard Samuels Dr. Bill Sands Elena Savenkova Brenda Scharlow John Scheer Tim Schlosser Andrea Schmid-Shapiro Audrey Schweyer Kelly Sherman Cindy Sielski

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EXHIBITORS (COMMITIED THROUGH MAY 15)

INCLUDE: *Discounted USA Gymnastics Technical Materials, N ovelty Items and A pparel will be available A-I Awards AD Trophies Alpha Factor American Athletic, Inc. Atlantic Associates Auburn Electronics Group, Inc.

Carolina Gym Supply CL Activewear Inc. Crown Trophy Dalmy's Warehouse Deary's Gymnastics Supply Delta Play Company Dollamur Dreamlight Elite Sportswear Frank Endo Co. Garland Activewear Gerstung Get Physical! Softw'are Gibson, Inc. GMR Gynmastics Sales Goal Tee's Goodson Enterprises, Inc. GSC Sports Gym Treasures Gym-Trix Hasty Awards Hershey Foods Hodges Badge Company Innovative Inflatables International Gymnast/ Grips Etc. JKLM Designs Joe Corbi's Wholesale Pizza Juice Plus K&K Insurance Group, Inc. KLK Limited Parh1ership Kulin-Sohn Insurance Agency Inc. Mancino Manu facturing

Markel Insurance Company Marsha's Norbert's Athletic Products Palmer Power Springs, Inc .

Patti Komara's Tumblebear Gym Videotapes PENultimate Pro Industries Rebecca's Mom Resilite Sports Products, Inc. Rhythmic Gymnastics Inc. School Management Solutions Score Master Sherwood Forest Farms Snyder Insurance Services, Inc. Spieth Anderson Texaco

Threads of Fun Tiffin Athletic Mats Inc. To The Core Tumbl-Trak Tumblebus Twin Towers Publishing UCS, Inc. United Athletic International US Elite Coaches' Assoc. for Women's Gymnastics Universal Cheerleaders Association (UCA) US Glove USA Gymnastics Vaughn Software Services W.O.w. Work-Out-Wear

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THE INDIVIDUAL CONGRESS FEE INCLUDES: • Credential for entrance to Congress sessions and clinics August 18-20, 2000.

• Entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's finest products and services.

• One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Saturday evening, August 19. (Additional Congress Dance Party tickets for spouse/guests are $35 each-available at on-site

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• Opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday evening, August 19 if desired. NOTE: Seating is limited at this function. 1ickets will be distributed on first come, first serve basis upon receipt of Congress Registration Form. Additional tickets are $75 each and may be pre-ordered with Congress registration.

Language: The Official Language of Congress is English . USA Gymnastics will make no special provisions for translation of sessions into other languages.

CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be in writing Before July 2151 - registration fee less $30 service charge per person canceling After July 2151 -

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LANGUAGE: The Official language of the 2000 Congress English. USA Gymnoslics will no speciol provisions for tronslotio of sessions into other longuages.

VIDEOTAPING: Videotaping of Congress Add-On sessions is permiffed FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the individuol Session Presenters announce that his/her/their session may not be videotoped.

CONGRESS ATTENDEES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS must notify USA Gymnostics (in writing) in thi' regord prior to the July 21 preregistrotion deadline. We suggest that this information be included with the Congress Add-On pre· registration form.

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UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE & SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF YOUR BUSINESS • Marketing & Managerial Sessions • Staff Retention & Improvement Lechlres • Gymnastics Lecrures: beginner to elite, all disciplines • Plan on attending the New Club Owners' Business Conference Add-On

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

U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/R/TR/TU) Youth and Instructor Camp (GG) Region 4 Congress (W)

Tulsa, OK Brooklyn, NY

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Various Sites Boston, MA Boston, MA

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Santa Clara, CA Sydney, AUS Portland, OR Virginia Beach, VA

Pan Am Jr. Championships (R -Ind. & Group) National TOPs Testing - East (W) Post-Olympic Tour (M/W/ R/TR/TU) National TOPs Testing - West (W) Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/W) FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (R) PAGU Children's Interdub Championships

San Felipe, VEN Indianapolis, IN Various Sites Phoenix, AZ New Orleans, LA Rome, ITA Mexico

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Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs.) FIGCongress Jr. Pan American Championships (M/W) Future Stars National Championships (M) Coaches Workshop (M) Fall TeamGymn Classic (GG) National TOPs Training Camp (W) USA Gymnastics Executive Committee/ Board Meetings FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (M) Classic Gym Fest and Instructor School (GG) Trampoline World Cup Finals (TR)

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Elite Regionals (W) National Gym Fest (GG) American Sokol NationalSlet (GG)

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U.S. Challenge (W) U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (W) Elite Regionals (International Only) (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) Rhythmic Western (R) World Championships & Age Group Games (TR/TU)

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Rhythmic World Championships - Individuals (R) Artistic World Championships (M/W) TOPs National Testing -West (W) TOPs National Testing - East (W) Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/W)

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NCAA Regionals (W) level 10 State Meets (W) (#2 of 2) NCAA National Championships (W) level 9/ 10 Regional Championships (W) level 10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA Regionals (M) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W) NCAA National Championships (M) J . ~ . National Championships, Individual & Group (R) level 9 Championships (R)

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SAFETY CERTIFICATION Remember that you can renew your safety certification up to six months prior to your expiration date. Courses are listed on our web site (www.usa-gymnastics.org) and are updated weekly. Courses are also listed in each issue of Technique on the back cover.

Often times safety courses are offered during major meets and events. Work with your local safety instructors and State and Regional Chairs to set up a sched ule that will work for your area, state or region.

Safety courses are offered at National Congress on the add-on day, August 17. Look at the Congress information in this issue and send in your registration . You have a choice of the morning or afternoon courses. Sign up today to reserve your space.

HALL OF FAME DINNER The Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner is a very special event to be held at the Westin Copley Place. This year it works best, for our members and honorees, to hold this prestigious event during a time when many of our members will be present at Congress and Olympic Trials-Gymnastics. This is a stand-alone event. It is not connected to National Congress. The event that is connected to Congress is the dance party, which will be held at the Hynes Convention Center. The dance party is part of your Congress registration fee.

If you are a Congress attendee you may purchase a ticket to the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner for the discounted price of $ 75.00. The price of the Hall of Fame tickets are $125.00 per person, tables of 10 may be purchased. Plan ahead and sit with your friends . The special Platinum Package is $1,000 per table. For further information see ad on page 30.

Join the Congress dance party at the conclusion of the dinner. The dinner should end between 11:00-11:30 p.m. The Congress dance party will continue until 1:00 a.m. We hope this clarifies things, but if you have any questions please give us a call at 317237-5050 and ask for Kathy Feldmann, Congress Director, Jerry Nelson, Congress Coordinator or Angi, Hall of Fame Coordinator. •

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SELECTION PROCEDURES 2000 WOMEN'S OLYMPIC TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES I.

OVERVIEW The process for consideration to be selected for the Women's 2000 Olympic Team involves the following sequence of events: 1. Qualifying for the 2000 Championships of the USA (John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships) either (a) through the American Classic or the U.S. Classic, or (b) by being one of the eight (8) members of the 1999 World Championships Team.

2. Finishing in the top 3 All-Around from the combined rank order completed at the conclusion of the Olympic Trials.

3. Be one of the gymnasts chosen at the conclusion of the Olympic Trials by the Selection Committee (National Team Coordinator, the Athlete Representative, and up to (2) two neutral representatives voted on by the International Program Committee TBA) and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics.

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SCORING The all-around score for each of the events, which are part of this selection process • American Classic-one round of Optional Only scores • U.S. Classic-one round of Optional Only scores • John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships-two rounds of optional exercises, counting 40% • Olympic Trials-two rounds of optional exercises counting 60%

III. JOHN HANCOCK U.S. GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS A. Qualification to Participate in the Championships 1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the John Hancock U.s. Gymnastics Championships through the U.s.A. Elite Regional meets and then the American Classic or the U.s. Classic. The American Classic is scheduled for February 18-19 in Reno, Nevada and the U.s. Classic is scheduled for July 6-9, 2000 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

2. The 1999 World Championships Team (8) will automatically qualify into the 2000 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

B. Time and place The John Hancock U.S. GyrrUlastics Championships will be conducted in St. Louis, Missouri, July 25-30.

IV. OLYMPIC TRIALS A. Qualification to Participate 1. The top twelve (12) finishers from the John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships will qualify for the Olympic Trials. In the case of a tie for twelfth place, the athletes tying for that place will each qualify for the Olympic Trials. Any athlete whose petition to participate in the Olympic Trials is accepted (see Section VI below) will compete at the Olympic Trials as an addition to the 12 athletes qualified through Championships. In the event an athlete who qualifies for the Olympic Trials from the John Hancock U.s.

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SELECTION PROCEDURES Gymnastics Championshjps is unable or declines to par ticipate in the Trials, she will be replaced in rank order from thlrteenth at Championshlps only if the total number of participants drops below fourteen (14) and her score is 36.00 AA or better. There will be no replacements for petitioned athletes.

B. Time and place The Trials will be conducted on August 17-20 in Boston, Massachusetts.

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in writing to USA Gymnastics as soon as possible after the athlete determines her inability to compete.

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

3. Any athlete submitting a petition due to injury or illness must agree to submit to an examination of her injury or medical condition by doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee.

4. Petitions for competition will be decided by the Women's International Advisory Board (National leam Coordinator, Coacnmg ExperttsJ, the International Elite Program Committee Chairman, the Athlete Representative and the Senior Director Women's Program in conjunction with the USAG President.

SELECTION OF THE OLYMPIC TEAM A. The combined All-Around scores from both rounds of competItIon at Jonn DCillCUCK U.S. GYl1lnastics

Championships will count 40% and the combined All Around scores from both rounds of competition at the Olympic Trials will count 60% in determining the top three gymnasts at the Olympic Trials. In order for an athlete to win the competition, she MUST compete in both the John Hancock U.s. Gymnastics Championshlps and the Final Olympic Trials.

B. Subject to the petition process identified below, the team members will be selected from among the competitors at the Olympic Trials, by the Selection CommHtee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics at the conclusion of the Olympic Trials.

C. The Selection Committee will at the conclusion of the Olympic Trials also select, at its discretion, either one or two replacement athlete(s) who will accompany the team to Sydney.

D. The athlete(s) may only be added to the team in the event of a replacement or removal of a team member as defined in Section IX below.

VI. PETITION PROCEDURES Notwithstanding the process identified in the preceding sections of these Selection Procedures, USA Gymnastics recognizes that extraordinary and unforeseen circumstances ma y occur which wo uld cause an athlete otherwise deserving of a spot on the Olympic Team because of her previous competition results, to be unable to participate in one or more of the steps in that process. Accordingly, USA Gymnastics will allow athletes to petition USA Gymnastics for the right to (a) participate in John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championshlps, (b) participate in the Olympic Trials, or (c) be named as a member of the Olympic Team.

The procedures governing such petitions are as follows: A. Extraordinary and Unforeseen Circumstances 1. Before a petition may be granted, the petitioning athlete must demonstrate that: a. an injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstance exists whlch prevents her from competing in or completing one of the qualifying events and the petition was submitted as soon as practical after the athlete became aware of the injury, illness or other unforeseen circumstance.

2. Qualification to Petition Only athletes who are current or former Senior Women's National Team may petition to any part of the competitive process including as a member of the Olympic Team.

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VII. SELECTION OF THE OLYMPIC TEAM COACHES The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach for the 2000 Olympic Team (one of whom must be a woman) will be selected from among the personal coaches of the team members, immediately after the final Team Selection by the Women's International Advisory Board based upon the following criteria: • The team's needs • Ability to lead, organize and control under high responsibility and stress situations.

• international experience and performance • fulfilling the necessary criteria established by USA GYllmastics, including: -professional member in good standing -current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification -attended all reqwred meetings and training camps IX. REPLACEMENT/REMOVAL An athlete or coach may be removed from the Olympic Team or from any step of the process for selecting the Team, if hel she violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics National Team Agreement (in case of the athletes) including the Code of Ethlcs incorporated in each Agreement. An athlete or coach may also be removed from the Olympic Team in the event of injury or illness whlch inhlbits performance at the OlympiC Games. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee.

Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the Selection Committee and an interview with the athlete and her coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by USA Gymnastics and the United States Olympic Committee.

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

II. FUTURE EVENTS Whitlock announced that we have tentative dates for GG events at Sea World in Orlando, Florida. He thanked Scott Johnson, Sales Director at Sea World, for his assistance in developing this new relationship. The following tentative dates have been reserved beginning December (2000): Nat. GymFest: Jun. 22-24, 2001 Jun. 21-23, 2002 Classic GymFest: Dec. 15-17, 2000 Dec. 14-16,2001 Dec. 13-15, 2002 The goals in establishing this calendar of National Events included: • To develop a multi-year calendar so that groups can do a better job planning and fundraising.

• To identify a "destination city" that will have appeal to GG groups in the USA. • To identify a location and time of year that will have appeal to international groups from Europe and Pan American Union member federations.

• To identify a facility with the "right fit" for GG at this time.

• To identify a venue and date where attention can be provided to Instructor/Coach education on those aspects unique to General Gyrrmastics.

• To afford the possibility of a regular TeamGyrrm Nationals as this new GG competitive activity expands.

Discussion followed .

III. 2000 NATIONAL GYMFEST AND TEAMGYMN CHAMPIONSHIPS Moskovitz reported that the facility at Emory University in Atlanta is excellent and will more than meet our needs for the festival and competition. Most of the groups will not be taking advantage of the Emory University housing facility. We have secured an announcer and sound equipment for the entire event.

Discussions continue with the Emory University office of University Conference for the Saturday evening social activity.

Discussion followed.

Whitlock reported on the participating groups. We were able to pick up additional participants in the last few weeks.

IV. NATIONAL CONGRESS The focus of the General Gyrrmastics sessions at Congress 2000 in Boston will be on providing information and techniques for (continued on page 38)

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Using TeamGymn to Reward and Motivate Class Students 101 Ways to Teach a Cartwheel Progressions with a Purpose - Developing Skill Progressions for Class Students Using Traditional Gymnastics Apparatus in Non-traditional Ways How to Integrate Strength and Flexibilihj Development into your Class Program Gymnastics Fun and Games Fun, Efficient and Effective Warm-Ups for Classes and Team Use Music and Dance to Liven Up your Class Sessions Fun Drills for Your Classes

Additional sessions addressing specific GG topics will be included, such as:

• Using TeamGymn to Reward and Motivate Your Students • Developing a Competitive TeamGymn Squad • GG Programs that Affect the Gym Club Bottom Line!

• Prepare and Plan Your Gymnastics Exhibitions - Part I and II Discussion followed regarding the plan for session leaders and assistants. Invited Presenters include Biron, Calvert, Capelotti, Dobransky, Floyd, Laznovsky, Lord, Maynard, Meyer, Miksan, Moskovitz, Spencer, Towson, Trncak and others.

GG Working Groups: Moskovitz asked the panel to consider meeting times for the various development Working Groups. These meetings will be scheduled prior to the morning Congress sessions and following the afternoon sessions.

Moskovitz discussed the plans for the pre-Congress GG workshop. Moskovitz asked the panel to prepare Work Plans for the various Working Groups: • Laznovsky - GG Camps • Capelotti - National Gymnastics Day and Program/ Events Development • Moskovitz - TeamGymn and Judging • Whitlock - World Gymnaestrada 2003

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V. GG CAMPS Laznovsky reported on the plans for upcoming events: • June - Oregon • July - St. Louis (in conjunction with the John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships) • August - Missouri • September - Arkansas

VI. DEVELOPMENT REPORT Capelotti will conduct a series of on-site clinics for programs interested in TeamGymn in Southern California. Plans are progressing for a gymnast-participation clinic as part of the Region I Congress.

VIII. WORLD GYMNAESTRADA Moskovitz and Whitlock reviewed plans for groups wishing to qualify for the USA Delegation to the 12th World Gymnaestrada in Lisbon, Portugal. Each group desiring to participate in the official U.S. Delegation to the 2003 World Gymnaestrada will need to receive a "sanction" (official approval) from the GGAP. The process for receiving sanction will be described in detail after the 2000 Congress meeting.

The first information meeting from the FIG / GGC and the Lisbon Organizing Committee will be October 20-22, 2000. This will be our first opportunity to learn about accommodations, facilities, program, costs, etc.

The call concluded at 11:05 a.m. CDT

Respectfully submitted, David Moskovitz, Leader May 10,2000 NOTE: These minutes are subject to approval by USA Gymnastics President, Robert Colarossi.

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I. ROLL CALL Meeting was called to order at 8:30 a.m. by Tom Koll, Chairman.

Present: Neil Resnick Region 1 Laurie Reid Region 2 Cheryl Jarrett Region 3 Don Houlton Region 4 Jolm Geddert Region 5 Larry Goldsmith Region 6 Mike Milchanowski Region 7 Tim Rand Region 8 Cheryl Hamilton WTCC Kathy Ostberg WAB (proxy for Jan Greenhawk) Amanda Borden Athlete Rep Connie Maloney JO Program Manager Kathy Kelly Sr. Director-Women's Program Guest: Joan Gnat USAG Board of Directors Vice-President for Women Absent: Roe Kreutzer EPCC

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III. COMPULSORY CONCERNS A. LEVEL 4 SQUAT VAULT DEDUCTIONS The committee discussed the possibility of increasing the deduction of the opening of the squat vault. The committee was split and Cheryl Hamilton will bring the issue back to the WTC. B. LEVEL 5/6 BARS Recommendation to the WTC to add a deduction to the Level 5 and 6 Bar Counterswings: Incorrect technique of counterswing up to 0.20 Motion-J. Geddert Second-T. Rand PASSED Reminder: Please refer to the minutes of the WTC following the June 24/25 meeting for the fina l ruling in this matter.

Clarification: The intended technique in the COlmterswing is to show a hollow chest position with a rounded hip angle. If the hip angle opens to a stretched or arched position with feet flared out over low bar, deduct up to 0.20.

Rationale: The committee clarified that at this level the main emphaSiS should be on proper body shaping and not on external amplitude of the skill in relation to the appara tus. Safety of the athlete must be our prime goal.

IV. OPTIONAL CONCERNS A. TIMED WARM-UPS The committee discussed whether a 2-minute warm-up is necessary

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WOMEN'S JR. OLYMPIC PROGRAM COMMlnEE ",EETING (continued from page 39) for Level 7 and 8. No action was taken in this regard.

Recommendation that when using a modified Capital Cup format (one gym, one set of apparatus, with warm-ups immediately preceding competition on each event), the timed warm-ups are to be based on 1'/2 minutes per gymnast.

Motion-N. Resnick Second-C. Jarrett PASSED Clarification: In this modified Capitol Cup format, with the warmup immediately prior to the competition on each event, the warmup is considered "timed Warm-ups" therefore, teams and l or individual gymnasts may block their time.

B. START VALUES Recommendation to the WTC to review and consider for joint approval with the JOPC the following proposal to: 1. require the flashing of Start Values at State and Regional meets.

2. allow the flashing of Start Values at sectional (at discretion of the State Board) 3. allow the flashing of Start Values at local and pre-sectional meets, at the discretion of the Meet Director Motion-N. Resnick Second-T. Rand PASSED Note: Meet Directors of Optional Invitational meets are already allowed to determine if start values are to be flashed.

C. BARS: HOP-GRIP CHANGE CLARIFICATION The WTC clarified that the release-hop must include an actual change of grip (regular, mixed, reverse, L-grip, & mixed-L grip) in order to fulfill the Special Requirement of a flight element and also to be used in Special Connection bonus.

V. CHANGE OF CLUB Statement: The committee strongly encourages clubs to communicate with the previous club of any competitive gymnast who is transferring clubs in order to determine that all financial obligations have been met prior to adding the athlete to their team program.

VI. STATE MEET QUALIFICATION The different methods of qualification were discussed. The committee

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VII. LEVEL 10 Committee discussed the procedures for determining Level 10 age divisions at Nationals. Connie suggested the possibility of determining the age divisions later in the year in order to achieve more accuracy with evenly dividing the number of athletes. The committee requested that the State Chairman report (by Fax or e-mail) the birth dates of all Regional qualifiers to Connie Maloney at the National Office within 24 hours following the State Meet in order to determine the eight age divisions for the Regional and National Championships.

Clarification: Age divisions for Level 10 State meet will be determined by the State Board. Meet directors will determine the age divisions for Level 10 competitions below state meet.

Recommendation for procedures for adding All-S tar individuals to J.O. Nationals: If a region is unable to fill all 7 slots for their Regional team, replacements for that age division will be chosen based on the team results for that age division from the previous year. If there is one individual to be added, an athlete from the region whose regional team placed 1st in that age division from the previous year will fill the spot. If more than one spot needs to be filled in an age division, the next individual added will be from the region whose regional team placed 2nd the previous year. Only athletes from the Regions that placed first through third in the specific age division the previous year may fill the incomplete squads.

Motion-N. Resnick Second-L. Goldsmith PASSED (5 in favor, 3 opposed) Recommendation to add an overall Regional Team Champion award to JO Nationals. Points will accumulate based upon the following regional team placement per age division: 8 points for 1st, 7 for 2nd, 6 for 3rd, 5 for 4th, 4 for 5th, 3 for 6th, 2 for 7th, 1 for 8th.

Motion-N. Resnick Second-T. Rand PASSED Recommendation that, at the EastlWest Level 9 and J.O. National Championships, the athletes wear their competitor numbers for training and competition days. The numbers will be on a stretch

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fabric in order to prevent damage to the leotard.

Motion-C Jarrett Second-L. Reid PASSED

JOPC recommended that the WAB purchase East/ West jackets for the above-mentioned individuals.

VIII. SENIOR DIRECTOR-WOMEN'S PROGRAM REPORT K. Kelly explained the FIG's policies regarding foreign athlete status and updated the committee on the High Performance Coaching Seminar. She also requested the JOPe's involvement with future seminars offering education to the lower levels of the JO program.

IX. ELITE PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT K. Kelly informed the committee on the status of the Olympic preparations. Olympic selection procedures have been approved by the Olympic Committee and have been sent directly to the athletes.

The Olympic Team will be comprised of six athletes plus one alternate, and will be named immediately after Trials competition.

The National Elite Program has discontinued the Senior age division of the National Elite program, beginning with the 2000-2001 season.

K. Kelly informed the conu11ittee of a proposal for a training / competition exchange in Africa. The Na tional Office would be in support of clubs/ individuals willing to assist in the growth of the African union. The African Union is requesting a four-year exchange for six athletes to travel to different sections of Africa. Kelly requested that the WAB consider a joint-regional effort to accomplish this goal.

XI. WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE REPORT C Hamilton reported that the next WTC meeting will be held June 2526 in New Jersey in conjunction with the U.s. Challenge competition and requested from the JOPC any items that needed to be brought to the attention of the WTC

XII. USAG BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT J. Gnat explained the proposed Bylaws changes that will be up for voting at the May USAG Board of Director meeting. She indicated that the proposed structural changes to the actual Board of Directors will be dealt with in May, but no changes to the actual Program committees will be made at present time.

X. WOMEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD REPORT K. Ostberg reported for Jan Greenhawk that the next WAB meeting will be held June 3-4 in conjunction with the High Performance Coaching Seminar: The committee was requested to review the JOPC job description in Operating Code and make recommendations for change or additions to Tom Koll prior to that meeting.

The committee discussed the distribution of East/West jackets for qualifiers who had to withdraw due to injury or for athletes who are non-citizens who would have qualified if not for their citizenship. The

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different. To be effective August 1, 2000.

on their May agenda.

Motion-J. Geddert Second-T. Rand PASSED

XIV. VAULTING The committee discussed the vault values for the different Optional levels and reviewed several proposals.

Level 7: The committee recommended to maintain the present system.

Level 8: Recommendation to the WTC to review and consider for joint approval with the JOPC the development of a separate vault chart for Level 8, based upon the JOPC recommendations, to be effective August 1, 2000.

Note: Front giant with legs together or with legs apart are considered the same element.

Reminder: Please refer to the minutes of the WTC following the June 24/ 25 meeting for the final ruling in this matter.

XVII. LEVEL 8 UNEVEN BARS - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Recommendation to the WTC to review and consider for joint approval with the JOPC a proposal to change the Special Requirements on Level 8 bars to the following, effective August 1, 2000:

Motion-J. Geddert Second-No Resnick PASSED (6 in favor, 2 opposed, 1 abstention)

1. Either a "B" flight element (not the dismount) OR a "B" element

Reminder: Please refer to the minutes of the WTC following the June 24/25 meeting for the final ruling in this matter.

2. One bar change

Level 9 & 10: The JOPC will be discussing any changes in vault values after receiving input on the upcoming changes for FIG and will present this to the WTC for their review and joint approval.

XV. COMPETITIVE CALENDAR Recommendation to make the following changes in Level 9/ 10 Competitive Schedule for 2001 to avoid conflicts with high school graduations in various areas of the country.

First date for Level 9/10 State Meets

March 31-April 1

Last date for Level 9/10 State Meets

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Level 9/10 Regionals

April 21-22

Last date for Level 9 Regionals

April 28-29

Level 10 J.O. Nationals

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Level 9 East/West

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3. "A" dismount Motion-M. Milchanowski Second-C. Jarrett PASSED

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XVI. LEVEL 9 UNEVEN BARS - SPECIAL CONNECTION BONUS

XIX. MEETING ADJOURNED AT 9:30 PM.

Recommendation to the WTC to review and consider for joint approval with the JOPC the elimination of the requirement of turn or flight for Special Connection bonus of C + C for Level 9 Bars. In order to receive the 0.10 bonus, the two "C" elements must be

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May 8, 2000 Conference Call

I. ROll CAll Members Present: Andrea Schmid Wendy Hilliard Brooke Bushnell Efrossina Anguelova Suzie DiTullio Vanessa Vanderpluym Jan Exner

FIG Technical Committee Vice Chair, Rhythmic Coaches Representative Coaches Representative JOPC Chair Athlete Rep Rhythmic Program Director (non-voting)

II. NON·CITIZEN ATHLETES

Motion-Vanessa Vanderpluym Second-Andrea Schmid PASSED 6-0

Clarification: The top 25 AA Juniors and the top 15 AA Seniors qualify to the East/West competitions from Level 9 Championships. All current Level 10 and Elite athletes automatically qualify to East/West. The top 20 AA Juniors and the top 20 AA Seniors from the combined results of the East/West competitions qualify to the National Championships.

Non-citizen athletes are not eligible to attend the National Championships.

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Non-citizen athletes may qualify and attend the 2000 East/West competitions from Level 9 Championships. They may not take the place of a u.s. citizen athlete, but if their score is equal to/ or above the last qualifier 's all-around score, they will be invited to participate at the East/West meets. All non-citizen athletes that currently hold a Level 10 or Elite designation will also be invited to attend the 2000

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POSITION AVAILABLE

chriscobrien@hotmaii.com. Positions need to be filled as soon as possible.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR(S): Career minded, dedicated coaches for our expanding recreationol ond team programs. We currently have two fully equipped locations and a friendly staff. We provide a comprehensive program in need of coaches who work well with boys, girls, tumbling, and preschool closses.

Salary and benefits commensurate with experience.

Full and part·time positions available. Send references and resume to: Spectrum Gymnastics Academy, 26 Bullrick Rood, londonderry, NH 03053 or e·mail SGAii@cs.com

GIRLS COACH/CLASS INSTRUCTOR. Southern New Hampshire Gymnastics School has a full time opening for a Girls Coach/ Closs Instructor. Our gym has been in business for over 24 years. We offer a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Individual will work with our girls competitive team as well as our recreational classes.

Interested persons please send resume with AHention: Judy Shenk to Gymnastics Village, 13 Coldwell Drive, Amherst, NH 03031. Fax:603·598· 4616. Email: openposition@gymnasticsvillage.com

ALL-STAR CHEERLEADING/GYMNASTICS COACHES WANTED. looking for that perfect job in a community offering sugar·white beaches, water sports galore, colleges and a university, ond seafood that will make your mouth water? We are a well· known highly respected gym in northwest Florida, seeking experienced all·star cheer coaches ond gymnastics coaches. Full or port time positions avoilable. Join the stoff of the area's leading gymnastics/ cheerleading training facility. Salary based on experience. Contact owner at (B50)968· 5156 or E·mail at gymnastx@AOl.com COACHES AND GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTORS NEEDED: Motion Gymnastics is looking for a Boys Team Coach, Optional league Coach, Rhythmic Coach, Preschool and recreational instructors. Must have gymnastic experience, Safety Certification. Part time and full time hours available. Call (609)730·9394 or send resume to Motion Gymnastics, #55 Route 31 South, Pennington, New Jersey 08534 or emoil: Di2TUMBlE@aoi.com COACHES NEEDED. Eastern Notional Academy is looking for coaches Pompton Plains and Paramus NJ. We ore looking for directors for Preschool and General program, Team cooches qualified inchoreography ond dance at a high level and knowledgeable in the compulsory division and instructors for all programs.

ENA is in a perfect location for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains. First Aid/ Safety certificotion a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of hiring. Salary commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Contoct Rich ot 973· 835·1665 or fox resume to 973·835·6225 or e·mail us at ena@ena.com. Eostern Nationol Acodemy, 210 West Parkwoy, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.

Hllp:!/ www.ena.com JOIN A WINNING TEAM IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA! We're looking for well qualified, successful coaches who wont to become port of a winning teom in the beautiful metropoliton Atlanta suburb of Mariella, Georgia. Our coaches have propelled gymnasts to become scholarship athletes on notional championship teams. Opportunities are available to join our talented coaching stoff in both boys and girls programs.

Competitive salary, relocation assistance, and signing bonuses are avoilable to well qualified coaches with a proven track record of success. For more informotion or to forward a resume, contoct Christophe Voisin, Program Director, Cobb Challengers, 542 Foirground Street, Mariello, GA 30060. (770)528·8477, or email us at cobbchallengers@mindspring.com WEST POINT GYMNASTICS CLUB-Super opportunity for new and seasoned enthusiostic boys and girls coaches for a small but booming USAG Certified program. Seeking new heod coach, asst. head coach and head developmental coach. Candidates would be responsible for creating lessons from developmental levels to competitive team program.

Must be high~ motivated, very dependable, and flexible. Salary would range with experience. located on the United States Military Acodemy campus locoted in the Hudson Valley. Please send resume to WPGC, P.O. Box 10, West Point, NY 10996, or email us @

INSTRUCTOR(S) NEEDED: Enthusiastic individuals are wonted to enhance our highly developed programs. We are looking to expand our stoff in all oreas, from baby·gym through our team level as well as a new cheerleading program. We have two fully equipped facilities, located in Bartlell and 8uffalo Grove, Illinois and are looking to fill full and port time positions. Salary will be based on experience. Benefits are also available. Please contact Teri at Buffalo Grove Gymnastics 847·459·8842 or Gregg at Bartlett Gymnastics 630·837·9699.

POSITION AVAILABLE IN McALESTER, OKLAHOMA. McAlester is looking for on energetic and motivated head cooch. The program hod a spring enrollment of 200 gymnasts from pre·school classes thru level 7 competitive program. Please send resume and salary expectations to McAlester Boys & Girls Club Gymnastics, P.O. Box 1111 , McAlester, Oklahoma 74502.

HEAD COACH AND CHOREOGRAPHER FOR GIRLS AND BOYS TEAM COACH. Exxcel Gymnastics & Climbing is looking for on energetic, positive, highly motivated, gool oriented individual for our fast growing girl's (3-10) and boy's (6·2) team programs. Immediate position is also availablefor floor and beam coach. High salary, fantastic benefits, and great Boston location. Send/ fox resume to: Exxcel Gymnastics. Alln: Tatiana, 60 Kendrick St., Needham, MA 02492. Tel: (781 )453·2220. Fox: (781 )449·6569.

HIRING GIRLS TEAM COACH AND PROGRAM DIRECTOR for our well·established Middle Tennessee gymnastics school. We are looking to fill two positions.

Team coach must have coaching experience with girls team levels 4·9/ 10. Pragram Director will be in charge of our recreational program and stoff training for our classes. Excellent salary and benefits for the positive and motivated career oriented individuals who join our stoff. Sign on bonus included! Resumes and inquiries to Harpeth School of Gymnastics, ATTN: Scoll Webster, 2204 Hillsboro Rd., Franklin, TN 37069. Phone/ Fox 615·790·7825.

WOMEN'S AND MEN'S TEAM COACHES WANTED: Victory Gymnastics is seeking Women's coaches with optional experience and willing to leam.

Choreography and dance a plus. Also, Men's coach that has experience with Closs 7·4. Both positions are available PT/ FT for those who are energetic, organized, goal oriented that loves kids and wishing to work in a Christian environment. located in Cookeville, TN, home of Tennessee Technological University. So lory DOE. Contact Allan at (931)526·4960 or fox resume to (931 )528·9238 or E·mail us at vicgym@multipro.com GYMNASTICS SUPERVISOR WANTED: Immediate opening. Requirements are a B.s. degree in a related field and a minimum of four years teaching and coaching gymnastics. Supervise a stoff of 19 full and part·time people, 700 students in instructional programs, 70 girl team members including USAG level 6 and 20 boy team members including USAG level 3.

Responsibilities include administration of the program and staff, coaching the boys competitive teams and communication and public relations with the parents organization and the public at large. Astarting salary

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of S37,080 with excellent benefits. Apply to Evergreen Park and Recreation District, P.O. Box 520, Evergreen, Colorado 80437, Allention: Richard Wulf or call (303)674·6441.

POSITION AVAILABLE: Kokomo Flipsters Gymn/ Cheer Club in central Indiana is seeking a full· time or part·time qualified coach/ closs instructor.

Must have experience up thru level 10. Must be highly motivated, enthusiastic, and love working with kids. Job also includes teaching preschool, developmental boys & girls gymn., tumbling & trampoline. Con tad: Dionne laudenschlager, Kokomo Flipsters 765·457·1965 or foxto 765·457-3091. FAX Send resume with references.

LOOKING FOR ENTHUSIASTIC COACHES TO TEACH: 1. Optional levels Vault and Bars; 2.

Compulsory levels 5 and 6; 3. Tramp and Tumbling, Preschool and Recreational Gymnostics. At Gymnastics Eost; 0 fully equipped 15,000 sq. ft. facility with over 800 students. locoted in Bellevue, WA, 10 minutes from downtown Seallie. Please contact Kim Thomson ot425·644·8117 or Fox Resume to 425·644·1791 or send EmailtoKim@gymnasticseast.com. Salary DOE. GREAT OPPORTUNITY! We're on estoblishedclub in Phoenixorea and have just moved into a beautiful new facility. We're looking for experienced, motivated individuals interested in becoming port of our positive, fun, energetic & diverse program. A genuine love of children and teaching is a must!

Administrative/coaching, full/port time positions with salary/benefits. Team, Recreational, Preschool &Cheer opportunities. Can you make a difference?

Join our great stoff and working environment. lakes, Mtns, Pro·Sports, Concerts -It's a "dry heat" & more beautiful than they soy. Send resume/ cover leller to: Aerials Gymnastics, 8643 W. Kelton In. Ste. 11 0, Peoria, AZ 85382 - (623)977·6399, (623)977·6611 fox. Alln: Bruce Seid.

COACHES WANTED. Gymagination, Inc. looking for gymnastics coaches for recreational through upper level gymnastics and cheerleading. Please send resume to PO Box 152826, lufkin, IX 75915·2826.

For more information please feel free to contact Heather Douglas or Paul long at (936)634·4551.

HEAD WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS COACH/ INSTRUCTOR IN EXERCISE AND SPORT SCIENCE. Responsibility for the Division III Women's Gymnastics program including coaching, recruiting qualified student·athletes, organizing events, and budget management. Additional duties may include teaching activities courses, coordination intramural program, or other duties in athletics or ESS. Coaching experience required, masters degree preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately. Send leller of application, resume, and three currentlellers of recommendation to Bill Akin, Athletic Director, Ursinus College, CollegeVille, PA 19426·1000.AA/EEO. For additional information contact Bill Akin at e·mail: wakin@ursinus.edu.

Phone: 610·409·3606.

LONG ISLAND GYMNASTICS ACADEMY IS SEEKING QUALIFIED ENTHUSIASTIC COACHES FOR FALL 2000: (mole) for our competitive boys team and (mole/female) for our recreational boys and girls programs. Salary commensurate with experience. Fox resumes to (516)569·8231 or moil to long Island Gymnostics Acodemy, 565 Willow Ave., Cedarhurst, NY 11516.

COACHES NEEDED-Will·Moor School of Gymnastics is looking for coaches for boys and girls teams. We are located in Mt. laurel, New Jersey 30 minutes from Philadelphia and 1 hour from the jersey shore. Our company offers competitive salaries, health, dental, 401 K, vocations and opportunities to earn extra money. Contact Kevin at 609·714·3356 or 856·234·5292.

GYM MANAGER POSITION AVAILABLE. Wont to be the boss? Here is on excellent opportunity for the gymnastics professional who has management skills. An established school with 1000 students and a well·trained stoff of thirty is seeking a new manager. Great Southern California location. Health care benefits, and a salary commensurate with experience. Good references a must. Call Don Peters at SCATS Gymnastics: 714·812·8751 or E·mail: donpeters@msn.com

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FOR SALE SCORE MASTER, the most widely used Competition Management software, just got beller! Announcing the WINDOWS version. This score keeping system is very easy·to·use and has on extensive an·line help. Supports: wamens/ mens, individual/team, artistic/ rhythmic, comp/ optional competitions. The most comprehensive reporting available. Comes with a 90 day unconditional money bock guarantee.

For more info contact: Mark Mahoney, POB 31421 , Charlotte, NC, 28231·1421 , (704) 523·1812 or web site: www.score·master.com (software demo, info guide and user listing on web site).

CLASS CONTROL for windows 95/ 98. Closs Management and Accounts Receivable software.

Pocked with features, easy to use, and networkable.

Includes easy closs assignments, automatic tuition calculation, family and special discounts, rosters, additional charges, sales tax support, late payment charges, early payment discounts, invoices, payment due reports, financial summaries, instructor schedules, moiling labels, waiting lists, makeup lists, context sensitive help, and much more. Also includes support for direct debit payments. Only S500 (S250 per additional workstation) and includes free training and unlimited technical support at no charge. Call Vaughn Software Services at 800·821· 8516, PO Box 1086, Apex, NC 27502. v s s@bellsouth.net AMEX/ MC/VISA FOR SALE GYMNASTICS/DANCE ACADEMY located on 1.6 acres in Seminole, Florida this profeSSional facility is ready to go. Built in 1998 there is a 15,000 +1- S.F. building with huge gymnasium, two dance studios, locker rooms with showers. Full line of Spieth Anderson Gymnastics Equipment. Full line of "Nautilus Equipment" (S60k new). 64 parking spaces.

Properly has plenty of room for expansion and could be used for other complimentary uses such as cheerleading, daycare, karate, etc. Complete business/ real estate package is offered at Sl ,390,000.

Students waiting for new owner·huge opportunity waiting! Contad Dave Gibson, CCIM 727·381 ·7805.

GYM FOR SALE.lillleton, Colorado. Well established over 10 years-Gymnastics Business. Excellent location. Preschool through competitive programs.

Fully staffed. 500+ students, 14,000 square foot facility with a good long term lease. Equipment valued at opproximately S80,000. Awonderful opportunity for the Right Buyer. Owner wishes to retire asking for lOOk. Serious Inquiries only call (303)933·9270.

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17 Sewell, NJ; 1-5:30 p.m.; course pf061700nj; Atlontic Coast Gymnastics, Echo Plaza, 309 Fries Mill Rd; local contact: Pauline Richman 856-582-6444, Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 23 lexington, SC; 1-5 p.m.; course kb062300SCi lexingtonColumbia Gymnastics; Instructor: Kim Boyd 803-561-9100 24 lancaster, TX; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course je062400txi Trevino's Gymnastics; local contact: Rich Trevino 972-2230167; Instructor: Jan Eyman 254-694-2065 25 Joliet, Il; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course ep062500ili Aria IGym Club Arena, 2701 Block Rd; local contact: Dan Miller 815730-7453; Instructor: Edgar Pulido 630-971 -8468 25 Eden Prarie, MN; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course es062500mni Classic Gymnastics; Instructor: Ed Savoy 612-974-9498 30 Birmingham, Al; 1-5 p.m.; course jl0630000li American Gymnastics Academy; local contact: Ann Williams 205980-1477; Instructor: James linderholm 256-883-0566

JULY Baton Rouge, LA; 6-1 0 p.m.; use cg07070010i c.G.'s Gymn; Instr: Caesar Garcia 225-275-5597 (changed from June 23)

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Cincinnati, OH; 1-5 p.m.; me bf0708000hi Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy; local contact: Sharon MacDonald 513-860-3082; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-777 -9430 louisville, KY; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course bf070900kYi Kentucky Gymnastics Academy; local contact: TIna Salameh 502-254-1010; Instructor: Bobbi Forhnbach 614-777 -9430 Hilliard, OH; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course bf0715000h; Universal Gymnasts, Inc. 2881 Scioto Darby Executive Court; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-457-1279; 614-876-2930 Roswell, GA; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; course cc071600goi Roswell Recreation; local contact: Susan Durning 770641-3987, Instructor: Chris Calvert 404-687-9911 Penfield, NY; 1-5 p.m.; course sc0721 OOnYi Gymnastics Training Center, 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd.; Instructor: Sarah Jane Clifford 716-388-8686, 716-381-8840 Middletown, RI; 1-5 p.m.; course mf072300rii Newport County YMCA; Instructor: Mike Franco 401-789-8096 St louis, MO; 1-5 p.m.; course es073000moi Sheraton Westport; Instructor: Eddie Smith 314-909-0880

AUGUST Denver, CO; 11 a.m.-l p.m.; course rw080600COi Dardanos School of Gymn., 2250 Kearney Sf.; local contact: larry Dardano 303-355-0080; Instructor: Raleigh Wilson 307-745-8302 17 Boston, MA; 8:30 a.m. -1 2:30 p.m.; course ww081700moi National Congress recertification course (must be pro member and currently safety certified) 17 Boston, MA; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; course xx081700moi National Congress new or expired certification

17 Boston, MA; 1-5 p.m.; course yy081700moi National Congress recertification course (must be pro member and currently safety certified) 17 Boston, MA; 1-5 p.m.; course zz081700moi National Congress new or expired certification 26 Greensboro, NC; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course dk082600nci Pyramids Tumblebus; Instructor: 336-665-0662 27 Norman, OK; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; course es0827000ki Bart Conners Gymnastics Center; 3206 Bart Canner Dr.; local contact: Ben Fax, 405-447-7500; Instructor: Eddie Smith 314-909-0880

SEPTEMBER Hilliard, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bf0908000hi Universal Gymnastics, Inc.; Instructor: Bobbi Farhnbach 614-7779430 (changed from August 4) Arden Hills, MN;4:45-9 p.m.; course sg090900mni Midwest Gymnastics; Instructor: Scott Gay 952-953-1911 lOS. Burlington, VT; 1-5 p.m.; course w(091 OOOvti Champlain Valley Gymnastics; Instructor: Woodie Clinon 802-863-4714 17 Bethlehem, PA; 9 a.m.-l :30 p.m.; course pf091700pai Girls & Boys CoOp, 635 East Broad St.; local contact: Sandy Greiner 610-861-9151 ; Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 17 Mukilteo, WA; 7:30-11 :30 a.m.; course kd091700wai GYMagine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes 425513-8700

OCTOBER 21 Hilliard, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bfl 02 1990h; Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 2881 Scioto Darby Executive Court; Instructor: Bobbi Farhnbach 614-457-1279; 614-8762930

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