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luan Peszek

"It's So Frustrating" ...... ....... .............. ......................... .. .... ...... .. .... .. ..... .. .......... ............... 8

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are a byproduct of the other. As we head into the most exciting period of the quadrennium, we anticipate hitting extraordinary levels of exposure via publicity, television, and coverage of the Games. There's no question , we want all elements of the gymnastics industry to benefit from this attention. We certainly hope that traffic in clubs increases and more parents realize the benefits of having their children enrolled in programs. And, like any business, there's always the challenge of sustaining growth, visibility and sales .

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that we hope will have dividends at the grassroots level.

The show is currently in development, but we hope to add to the entertainment value and presentation of our '96 show. You'll see a different look to the floor and the newest Olympic sport - trampoline, will be incorporated .

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There will certainly be other adjustments to the show as we get closer to the launch date, but the other noteworthy item is that we are offering a ticket sales program for our Member Clubs. Those Member Clubs that elect to participate will be able to offer priority tickets to their clients and earn money for each ticket sold.

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any sports have justifiably toyed with The consequences of the narrowing variability of scores for the idea of limits to the continued the top ten teams at the NCAA Nationals has been a clear increase in the number of highly competitive teams, increased growth and betterment of performance. emphasis on reducing competitive errors, and a decreased Several sport scientists have studied the progress of various sports to likelihood of any particular team maintaining a dominance at determine the overall trend of the the national championships. The net result of these factors sport's development and to study the limits of human has brought increased excitement, spectator base, and variety performance (4, 6, 11, 22, 24, 25, 27, 29, 36). In searching to the NCAA collegiate program . Figure 1 shows that the scores received from the top teams at the championship for a means of understanding the overall development of competition are quite high and thus more likely to gain gymnastics, and insight into where the sport may be going in the near future, we undertook to determine the trends of the respect and spectator base that has been apparent in performance in women's collegiate gymnastics. Because the recent years.

NCAA maintains good records, the size and conduct of the (continued 0/1 page 6) competitions are relatively stable, and the increasing performance level of collegiate gymnasts has been obvious, these data were particularly attractive for study.

NCAA National Championship Scores During the period from 1983 to 1998 women's collegiate gymnastics has experienced explosive growth in exposure, respect, and competitiveness. Figure 1 shows the top 10 team scores from the NCAA National Championships from 1983 to 1998. Note that the scores begin rather widely spaced, and as time continues, the spread of the scores becomes less and less.

This trend supports a common perception among collegiate coaches that the NCAA National Championships have become much more competitive in recent years.

This perception is largely based on the level of performance of the athletes and the sophistication and depth of the team performances. The data from the team scores of the NCAA Championships further support this perception.

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Figure 2 shows a trends analysis via linear regression (20, 35). Note that the progress of the championship team scores during the period from 1983 to approximately 1993 was nearly linear. Then at approximately 1993, there occurred an inflection in the progress of scores. The linear model of the 1983-1993 scores does not appear to "fit" the progress of scores from 1993 to 1998. The inflection shown in score progress at approximately 1993 may be due to several factors .

At the close of each quadrennium and Olympic Games, a newly structured Code of Points is invoked for the following quadrennium (19). The new Code of Points, invoked in 1993, may have altered the approach to routine composition and

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performance which may have resulted in a pragmatic narrowing of scores. In other words, those skills and combinations that could be attained and maintained by the collegiate athlete may have become less broad. A new group of collegiate coaches may have taken the helms of collegiate programs and thereby changed the direction and competitive prowess of teams on a team-by-team basis. After 1992, a particularly strong group of incoming gymnasts may have entered collegiate competition as a new group of freshman .

Collegiate programs are limited in the number of full scholarships they can award. If there is a large group of available freshman in a particular class the number of athletes that must be spread among contending teams will necessarily increase and cause the larger group of talented athletes to be distributed among more schools resulting in more teams reaching the upper echelons of team rankings.

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The overall results from this analysis show that women's collegiate gymnastics has experienced a rapidly increasing performance level up to approximately 1993. Following 1993 the rate of team score improvement has been more modest.

Does this "leveling off" of scores indicate that gymnastics performance has reached a fundamental human performance limit?

Surely there are limits to human performance, but analysis of gymnastics performance is more complex. Unlike track and field or swimming where a more objective measure is used (i.e., time or distance), in gymnastics the rules are somewhat of a moving target. As each quadrennium brings new rules, skill difficulty assessments, and so forth, the rules and the athlete's performances surely interact. Moreover, one cannot ignore that there is an imposed ceiling on scores. A perfect score for the team event is 200 points. Figure 3 shows the percentage difference between first and tenth place.

Note the progressively smaller score margins as time progresses. Figure 3 shows that the scoring margins decrease to under four percent from approximately 1988, and drop below two percent during 1997 and 1998. Such small scoring differences spread across 10 team ranks results in a diminishing margin of victory that places a premium on high performance with few or no errors.

The net result of the narrowing of scores may amount to several tactical issues. For example, as the scores narrow the competence of judges becomes more important. Judging mistakes and/or biases suddenly become serious and potentially

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devast ating problems for teams who are vying for ranks that are a fra ction of a percent apart (1,3 , 5,7-10, 14-18,21,23, 28, 30, 34, 38-40, 42). Injuries to high performing gymnasts may be more devastating than in the past (13, 26, 31, 32, 37) . The loss of a few tenths of a point due to t he reduction of performer ability and score can now result in serious damage to a team score. The traditional "building" of scores that occurs in a team event due to the typical assignment of competitor order from weaker to stronger at hletes places an increased emphasis on order-tactics (2, 12, 23, 33, 41) .

Finally, there may be an ever increasing emphasis on recruiting. As scores narrow at such a high value, the ability to take a relatively untrained and inexperienced athlete to these high scores will diminish . Of course, high scores are important, but consistency of scores may be more important.

Because gymnastics elements are rated fo r their difficulty, it is important that coaches and athletes strike a balance between difficulty and consistency. A single fall counted in a team score is now potentially devastating . Of course, the closeness of scores makes the pressure on the gymnasts much more profound. Therefore, interventions by spo rt psychologists to help athletes deal with the pressure of competition may be particularly important when margins of victory are so small. Finally, it is important that gymnasts and coaches plan thei r preparation and competition tactics much more thoroughly. For example, jet-lag due to competitions at one of the coasts in the United States may be enough to alte r a team's scoring potential and thus enhance or destroy their performance.

It is clear from the analysis of team scores that collegiate women's gymnastics may serve as an important touchstone for determining the overall progress of gymnastics. The stability of the ch ampionships, coaches, and rules makes the collegiate program particularly attractive to measure progress of many years. In the future, collegiate coaches may need to embrace sport science, particularly sport psychology much aggressively t o ensure th at a mental "pothole" does not derail thei r championship performances. â&#x20AC;˘

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t's pretty certain that almost every boy or girl who has taken an interest in gymnastics and trained seriously in the sport has felt "frustrated" in the gym from time to time and probably said so to you as coach, or to his!her fellow gymnasts and! or parents. The dictionary tells us that to be frustrated means to feel defeat, discouragement, and that one is working at something very hard without good results. Very often an insecure feeling goes along with frustration. Thinking about gymnastics, which we all know is a very difficult sport, feelings of frustration are to be expected and are a natural part of the whole training experience.

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There are some things that coaches can do to help frustrated gymnasts deal with their feelings and even reduce the problem in the future. First of alt gymnasts need to understand that frustration is a natural part of all learning in and out of the gym. Surely in school many young people have had the same kind of feelings about certain subjects, teachers, or homework assignments. Some psychologists believe that frustration is the basic reason that learning begins in the first place. When a baby cries it is a first expression of frustration. The crying is usually happening when the baby has a need that isn't being met and, because it has no language in the early years, the crying is how it makes its feelings known. Child development specialists believe that infants begin to form a mental picture of the person (mother) or thing (bottle) that is usually seen as meeting the need. This "imaging" allows the baby to put off getting what it wants right away. These beginning "thoughts" are really brought on by the frustration that the infant feels .

Some people get upset when frustrated and can display very bad tempers or bursts of anger. When this happens they usually lose their ability to think clearly and things often get worse. Other people get down in the dumps when frustration comes their way and this depression makes it hard for them to continue in the activity they are doing with much success. Still other individuals find that frustration helps them work even harder and spurs them on with an increased effort. As with most things in life, it's an individual matter and depends in part on how such frustrating situations were handled when they were growing up. What is important for coaches is to validate the gymnast's feelings and to remind them that frustration is as natural in life as breathing itself.

Gymnasts can, however, have some control in the matter as well as some choice as to when and how much frustration they are going to meet in their training. In our sport most frustration occurs around learning a new skill and / or building a competitive routine. Of course, there are different frustrations such as trouble with coaching style and scores they receive, but the frustration of learning new moves is most common and fundamental in gymnastics. (continued on page 10)

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lilT'S SO FRUSTRATING" (continued from page 8) No matter how good a gyrrmast is, a certain amoW1t of difficulty or blocked desire is always going to take place during the learning process. I;I0wever, gyrrmasts who are willing to face considerable frustration early in their careers can reduce the amoW1t they have to face when it comes to dealing with high level tricks and exercises later on.

Many times we have stated the importance of the fifth event for girls and the seventh event for boys, namely general conditioning. Those gyrrmasts willing to face considerable frustration during this "basic training" part of their gyrrmastics from the very beginning of their careers can minimize the amoW1t of a different kind of frustration they will have to deal with as they progress through the sport. Hard, long, and faithful conditioning is not as much fun as doing back somersaults on the floor or kips on the bars but, in the long rW1, it's probably more important. It's through conditioning that the body and mind are made ready for specific training on the events. It provides the fOW1dation upon which gyrrmasts build their collection of tricks and eventually their routines.

It is in this area of conditioning that gyrrmasts need to be reminded that they have some choice and an opportunity to gain Hard, long, and some control over frustration. One faithful conditioning is to decide to skip certain is not as much building blocks (or cheat on them fun as doing back when you're not watching) and try somersaults on to force the body into things it's the floor or kips not prepared to manage. This on the bars but, choice may leave more time for in the long run, "fW1 things" but will eventually it's probably when create high frustration more important. things don't come easily because It's through of a lack of good preparation. A conditioning that second option is to spend the large the body and mind amount of necessary and often are made ready grueling time needed to get the for specific training mind and body ready. This choice on the events. requires a lot of self-discipline and patience as well as coach direction.

It can also be frustrating because it's often repetitious and rarely exciting. Since either choice has built-in unavoidable frustrations, gyrrmasts need to ask themselves if they want to have the frustrating experience at a beginning point in their training or later when, having neglected to prepare properly, they find themselves progressing very slowly.

It doesn't take a great deal of wisdom to figure out which is the most sensible choice. The kind of frustration that goes along with stretching, strength training, endurance building, and overall conditioning is very real but also quite different than that felt later when trying to learn a new skill with little success.

The frustration felt when conditioning can be reduced as the gyrrmast realizes that the effort has benefits and a payoff in

their non-conditioning time on the events. There are also things that can be done to make the "extra" event more enjoyable and challenging. Personal accomplishment journals, schedules with goals, self vs. self contests, and encouraging personal slogans are some examples. On the other hand, the frustration felt at a later point in the gyrrmast's career and training is much more difficult to cope with since it's unlikely that any amoW1t of effort or repetition will be successful if the basic readiness has been skipped or neglected. There is little that can be done to make those frustrating experiences less painful because the W1prepared gyrrmast is simply not ready to master what is required. In most cases it is necessary to go back and fill in the gaps. Few gyrrmasts enjoy that kind of chore. Keeping a personal log of failed attempts is surely a lot less rewarding in the long rW1 than keeping a record of push-ups done, laps completed, or leg lifts finished.

It takes real staying power to follow a tough daily conditioning program in gyrrmastics. Some gyrrmasts are tempted to slack off on the conditioning schedule and need to be helped to keep on target. I have heard yOW1g gyrrmasts complain to their coaches that they are not "up" for their drills or could they skip it "just for today?" The answer must be a firm and definite NO! The only exceptions to the rules are determined by coaches and would need to involve the limiting nature of injuries or the highly specialized work that is done prior to competitions by those gyrrmasts who are getting ready to compete.

This type of training program can't be left to chance but needs to be planned in advance including all participants right down to tiny tots on very beginning teams. The major responsibility for seeing that this conditioning takes place rests with the coach. Some gyrrmasts are so inspired and dedicated that they hardly ever need to be reminded about the importance of these exercises but they are usually the minority.

If you ask a very good gyrrmast how he /she managed the selfdiscipline needed to work on this part of his/her overall gyrrmastics, you will discover that many feel it is due to the fact that early in his/ her career the importance of this activity was stressed by a coach who really felt it was important. These coaches motivate their gyrrmasts by stressing how the physical readiness affects mental readiness and therefore, makes the learning of gyrrmastics skills easier and less frustrating.

Gymnasts who don't take this part of their training seriously and try to bug out and avoid the frustration of hard conditioning may seem to be having more "fW1" at times but they are short-changing themselves and setting the stage for real disappointment later on. The smart choice should be clear-it's rarely too late to get on the right track.

In closing our discussion of frustration, the following suggestions are made to coaches: A number one recommendation is to focus on preparation and more preparation. Encourage your gyrrmasts not to shortcut their conditioning efforts.

Make it clear that this is not acceptable. This includes all flexibility, strength, and endurance training as well as any other conditioning you have developed.

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According to MAOO:

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Eight young people a day die in alcohol-related causes.

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During a typical weekend, an average of one teenager dies each hour in a car crash. Nearly 50% of those crashes involved alcohol.

To learn more about the Leticia Memorial Gymnastics Invitational check out the Flip City website at www.flipcitystyle.com or call Lee Warner, Terri Mansker or Lauren Radomski at (502)458-7240.

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With summer and risi ng temperatures just around the corner, extra attention should be given to t he fl uid needs of your athletes. Dehydration is defined as "an abnormal depletion of body fluids" (Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, 1986), and can be a very damaging situation. The human body is 50-60% water and muscle is 75 % water. Each body cell, tissue, and organ needs water to function . Th erefo re, it makes sense that without water, we aren't going to function very well, much less at 100% of our capability.

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o, how much is enough? The latest recommendation for minimum intake is to drink half your body weight in ounces of WATER per day. For example, if Jill weighs 100 pounds, she should drink 50 ounces of water per day which equals a little over 6 cups per day (one cup = 8 ounces) . This way, water intake is more individualized instead of the standard "8, 8-ounce glasses of water per day." This amount does NOT include what Jill drinks during workout! Because of the extra demands of exercise, fluids taken in during workout are above and beyond what is needed on a daily basis.

We know that dehydration adversely affects the performance of an athlete. As little as a 2% loss in body water (typically 1-2 pounds)can effect performance 10-15%.

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It should be light in color, almost clear. A dark or bright yellow color probably means that you are not properly hydrated. Keep in mind that some multi-vitamins effect the color of urineusually turning it bright yellow. Do NOT rely on thirst to tell you if you are properly hydrated. You won't feel thirsty until you are already a little dehydrated and have lost important fluids and electrolytes.

Remember that Jill needs to drink about 60 ounces of WATER everyday. What about other fluids? There is no drink that your athletes (or you) have to completely avoid, but keep in mind that caffeine (and alcohol) has a dehydrating affect!

I recommend that for each soda, tea or coffee (and alcohol if you are old enough) you drink, make up for it by drinking 2 extra cups of water.

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drinking enough fluids (mainly water) throughout the day, but it is equally important that the coaches are setting a good example. You are in the gym just as long if not longer than your athletes and working hard too! Let the kids see you guzzle water or some type of sports drink. Carry a water bottle with you at all times.

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Poor blood circulation, failing kidney function

The most precise way to evaluate how much water an athlete loses is to weigh befo re and after practice. This will tell you how much water was lost during one workout, and how much must be replaced (dri nk 2 cu ps of water for each pound lost). However, I do not recommend this method because the importance of thi s information can become muddled in

So what's the scoop on sports drinks? It was originally

high intensity exercise of 60 minutes or less enhances I performance.

Sports drinks are popular fo r different reasons.

One is that they are more palatable than water to some athletes, therefore the athlete ends up drinking more fluids and maintaining hydration easier. Another reason is if you have 4-5 hour workouts, it is very important that your athletes are refueling during practice. This can easily be done with a quick snack or a sports drink. Drinks of 6-8% carbohydrate are recommended because they move through the stomach into the working muscles quickest.

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So should you encourage your athletes to drink a sports drink in lieu of water? Hydration prior to workout is still a big consideration. It is possible that if your athlete is dehydrated when they come to the gym, a sports drink might not give them what they need as much as wate r would. Temperature, humidity and type of exercise playa role too. If you have an athlete that has a hard time drinking enough water to ensure proper hydration , suggest other choices such as sports drinks, sugar-free kool-aid or juice. I still recommend water as the best choice, but something is better than nothing!

as the weather warms up, Ofvourcourse, athletes are properlv hvdrated.

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However, hydration is something that should be enforced all year, no matter what Mother Nature is doing! Here are so me quick tips to keep in mind for both you and you r athlete:

• Drink at least half vour bOdv weight in ounces of water per dav.

• Be aware that caffeine and alcolfo! have a dehvdrating effecl.

• Drink cool fluids - this will help to cool vour bodv, and cool fluids move through the stomach faster, thus allowing for more rapid absorption.

• Drink 2-3 glasses of fluid (water) about 2 hours before workoullcompelilion - vour bodv loses water in sweat during a good workout in an elfon to keep you cool. losses can range anywhere from one cup to two quarts an hour. Get hydrated before coming to gym!

• Drink another 1-2 glasses of fluid (water) 5-10 minutes ~efore stan time. ' "Ii.:

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G USA Gymnastics Athletes Advisory Council will be holding elections for a representative and alternate representative to the United States Olympic Committee Athlete's Advisory Council (USOC AAC). Elections will be held during the u.s. Olympic Team Trials and National Congress August 15-20,2000, in Boston, Mass. To be eligible to run for this position, you must have represented the u.s. in the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Championships or a designated Operation Gold event within the 1 years preceding the election (as stated in the USOC Bylaws, Chapter XXXII, Section 7).

This volunteer position requires the representative to attend a minimum of three USOC AAC meetings per year on behalf of USA Gymnastics, and two USA Gymnastics Board of Directors meetings per year. This representative must keep USA Gymnastics' AAC informed of all USOC actions and decisions pertaining to the athletes of USA Gymnastics.

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

Registration at Hynes Convention Center

Congress Attendees with special needs must notifij 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.

Begins Thursday, August 17, 8:00 a.m.8:00p.m.

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

USA GYMNASTICS MEMBER CLUBS

• Pre-Congress Add-Ons at Hynes Convention Center Thursday, August 17 (Additional fees, see Registration) Safely Certification KAT Certification PDP level 1 Video Clinic National Safely Instructor Course National KAT Instructor Course Women's Judges Certification Exams Rhythmic National Judging Exam Trampoline & Tumbling level 1 Coaches General Gymnastics Seminar Club Owners Business Conference Member Club Website Training Cheerleading Safety Course

RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES Individual USA Gymnastics Professional & Instructor Members

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

9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

1:30-5:00 p.m.

1:00-5:00 p.m.

(By Invitation) 1:00-1 0:00 p.m. (By Invitation) T8D 4:00-6:00 p.m.

1:00-5:00 p.m.

1:00-5:00 p.m.

8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m.

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.

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 I, 2000 to receive this special group rate.

CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL

Center, Hall B

TENTATIVE 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.

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Men Saturday, August 19 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 (aaaitional fee)

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 wi ll conclude with the induction of new members to the prestigious USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, w hich is the greatest achievement that USA Gymnastics ca n 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 donce party when the Hall of Fame Awords 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 grea test 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 lOl-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 Burns 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 Feldmarm

Diane Floyd Chuck Ford Bill Foster Todd Gardiner Beth Gardner John Geddert Tamara Gerlack Mark Gibson Kurt Golder Sue Graff Steve Greeley Jan Greenhawk Muriel Grossfeld Susan Haldemarm Cheryl Hamilton JOHN HANCOCK Brad Harris Angie Hayes-Tyler Suzanne Hecht David Holcomb Mark Hottenstein Don Houlton Carole Ide Leonard Isaacs Doug James Cheryl Jarrett Linda Johnson Patrick Jordan Ann Klein Tom Koll Patti Komara Jeff Lafleur Lori Laznovsky Tom Lenzini Jim Lord Paula Lord 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 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 Randy Sikora Joni Spata

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EXHIBITORS (COMMITIED THROUGH MAY 15)

INCLUDE: *Discounted USA Gymnastics Technical Materials, Novelty Items and Apparel 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 Danny's Warehouse Deary's Gymnastics Supply Delta Play Company Dollamur Dreamlight Elite Sportswear Frank Endo Co. Garland Activewear Gerstung Get Physical! Software Gibson, Inc. GMR Gymnastics 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 Partnership Kulin-Sohn Insurance Agency Inc. Mancino Manufacturing 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.OW. Work-aut-Wear

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THE INDIVIDUAL CONGRESS FEE INCLUDES:

• Credentia l for entrance to Congress sessions a nd clinics August 18-20, 2000.

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

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

• Opportunity to purchase a ticket for the Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner on Saturday evening, August 19 if des ired. NOTE: Seating is limited at this function. Tickets 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.

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CANCELLATION POLICY All cancellations must be in writing Before July 21st - registration fee less $30 service charge per person canceling After July 21st -

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person canceling Submit req uest in writing to USA Gym nastics Attention: Cathy Allen Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the Session Presenters announce that his/her/their session may not be videotaped.

Congress AHendees with special needs must notify USA Gym nastics in wri ting in this regard prior to the July 21 prereg istrati on dead line. We suggest that th is information be included with th e Congress Pre' registration Form .

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CONGRESS AnENDEES WITH SPECIAL NEEDS must notify USA Gymnostics (in writing) in this regord prior to the July 21 preregi~rotion deadline. We suggest that this information be included with the Congress Add·On preregistrotion form.

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The Westin Hotel Copley Place, the Boston Marriott Copley, the Sheraton Boston Hotel, and The Copley Place Shopping Galleries are all under one roof. For the USA Gymnastics National Congress 2000, these hotels will be joined by the adjacent Copley Plaza to house Congress attendees. The Congress sessions will be conducted at the Hynes Convention Center that is connected directly to the Copley Place Shopping Galleries.

Room rates are a special rate for Congress and based on a Wednesday or Thursday to Monday stay. Please inform them you are with USA Gymnastics Na~onal Congress 2000 and U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics. Special rates available August 15-22. Make your hotel plans very soon.

Hotels will go fast! Don't delay. Hotel parking $23-28 per day.

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

YOU WON'T BELIEVE THE SELECTION & SAVINGS • • • •

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RESERVATIONS: (617) 236-2000 CUT-OFF DATE: July 17 RATES: $174 for single/double; $20 for each additional person

THE WESTIN HOTEL COPLEY PLACE 1 0 Huntington Avenue Boston, MA 02116-5798

RESERVATION: (617) 262-9600 CUT-OFF DATE: July 17 RATES: $174 for single/double; $20 for each additional person

THE COPLEY PLAZA A WYNDHAM HOTEL 138th St. James Avenue Boston, MA 021 16-5071

RESERVATION: (617) 267-5300 CUT-OFF DATE: July 17 RATES: $169 for single/double; $20 for each additional person

TRANSPORTATION AIRPORT: Boston Logan International TRAIN: Amtrack (617) 482-3660 BUS: Greyhound and Peter Pan Bus lines CAR RENTAL: NO! NOT RECOMMENDED. Congress attendees will get a pass for the "1" (Train)

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Please check our web page at usa-gymnastics.org or contact Congress Coordinator Jerry Nelson at jnelson@usa-gymnastics.org (317) 237-5050 ext. 247

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

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USA Gymnastics has recently received information regarding group competition at the Jr. Pan American Championships held in Venezuela in October 2000. Any club with a junior age group (EI.G. rules) may compete at the 2000 Rhythmic National Championships. The Rhythmic Program Committee will make a final decision after the competition as to whether or not the USA will send a group to the Junior Pan Am Championships. If a group is chosen to represent the USA, all expenses, including travel etc. will be the responsibility of the group.

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The full routines will be taught for the first time at the USA Gymnastics National Congress in Boston, August 18-20. The videotape will also be available to purchase at that time. Call Member Services at 1-800-345-4719 .

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California Anaheim, CaLif. - Disneyland is hosting a Gym Fest exhibition and team competition featuring over 200 athletes from around the country.

Created to increase excitement for the sport of gymnastics leading into the 2000 Olympic Games, National Gymnastics Day is an effort to communicate the sense of self-esteem and healthy benefits that gymnastics fosters and to attract new participants at the grassroots level.

Santa Clara, CaLif. - Paramount's Great America Theme Park is holding a Gym Fest for clubs from all over Northern California.

JJNationaL 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.

Roseville, CaLif. - Gymnasts from Byers Gymnastics Centers will perform during an exhibition at an Oakland Athletics game on National Gymnastics Day. San Luis Obispo, CaLif. - Residents will celebrate at Central Coast Gymnastics Center's "National Olympic Festival" open house.

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

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Texas Longview, Texas - A "NGD Run for Fun" has been organized, as well as mall exhibitions, clinics, and an All-Star Gymnastics Meet.

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USA Gymnastics, in conjunction with the National Association for Health and Fitness, is centering the day-long promotion on the theme "The Making of a Champion."

National Gymnastics Day provides the opportunity for "champions" of all ages and skill levels in over 3,600 gymnastics clubs to celebrate their sport.

Atlanta, Georgia Atlanta will kick off its National Gymnastics Day celebration with a mall exhibition at Northpoint Mall featuring

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San Antonio, Texas - The San Antonio Sports Foundation is hosting a National Gymnastics Day carnival including games, gymnastics demonstrations, and an open gym period.

Livingston, New Jersey Residents of Livingston were instrumental in securing Governor Christine Todd-Whitman's proclamation, the first of its kind for this year. They are currently planning other events to celebrate the second annual National Gymnastics Day. Kansas City, Missouri Following a successful National Gymnastics Day celebration last year, Kansas City is planning similar activities including exhibitions at several malls, the Country Club Plaza, and the Kansas City Zoo. Cohoes, New York The World Class Gymnastics Academy will be holding an open house featuring their competitive gymnasts and local sports figures. The event will be remote broadcast from the Academy through a local radio station.

Absolute Gymnastics Academy in Tyngsborough, MA traveled to Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua, NH to perform a mall exhibition in honor of National Gymnastics Day 1999.

Fishers, Indiana DeVeau's School of Gymnastics is planning to hold a National Gymnastics Day open house. Gymnasts are urged to sign up for 10 to 15 minute private lessons with an instructor for a donation, and all donations will go toward Breast Cancer Awareness.

These are just a few of the activities that USA Gymnastics is aware of which are being planned across the country. Hopefully you have your own plans well underway or perhaps one of these ideas could be incorporated into your area.

Please remember to send us photos and newspaper clips showing us how you celebrated National Gymnastics Day 2000. Once again we will publicize photos and clips of celebrations around the country in both USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines as well as on USA Gymnastics online at www.usa-gymnastics.org.

Galaxy Gymnastics celebrated National Gymnastics Day 1999 at their local I-Max Theatre in the Palisades Center Mall in West Nyack, New York. Children came out for a free mini-class and the Galaxy competitive team performed an exhibition.

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WOMEN'S PROGRAM Conference Call April 7,2000 Bob Colarossi Kathy Kelly Roe Kreutzer Muriel Grossfeld Chari Hunter Kelli Hill Bill Strauss Mark Young Derick Mollenbeck Mary Lee Tracy Don Peters Cassie Rice Valerie Luiken

President SDWP Elite Prgram Chairman National Coaching Staff Athlete Representative IPC National Team Coach National Team Coach National Team Coach !PC National Team Coach (Absent) National Team Coach National Team Coach

This Conference Call was conducted to discuss the number of credentials that are available, confirmed or a possibility. Kathy explained the "facts" which exist for the Olympic Games. There are a limited number of credentials available for the Games and it is not pOSSible to get a non-credentialed coach into the system of assistance from the Olympic Committee.

Kelli asked for discussion regarding the memo which stated that only one coach per club would travel with the team. Kelli facilitated the conference call and the group discussed the departure from the past system of allowing a second coach per athlete to attend the competition at their own expense. While the majority of the coaches on the call did not express the need for a second coach for a single athlete, some coaches still requested they have the ability to take the second coach at their expense. Bela strongly believes that each athlete on the team be entitled to a personal coach (this will ensure that her training can continue to be intense and efficient), but did not agree with having non-credentialed coaches attending. Kathy expressed that all decisions must be made for what is best for the whole effort. If the second coach cannot be treated equally (apparel, credential, transportation, housing, etc) they become frustrated and cannot fully support as normal.

Although there are no concrete answers yet available from the Olympic Committee regarding number of credentials, flights, tickets, apparel, etc, we do know that credentials are limited (not our allotment in 1996), that non-credentialed coaches will received no apparel, flights, combined card for processing, etc. It was also mentioned that the Olympic Games and the Pan American Games, unlike World Championships and other international competitions, are not our event nor under our jurisdiction.

Bela believes that the " AS" credentials should be distributed first to the Head and Assistant Coaches, the NGB Administrator and then the remaining credentials one per club. If there are any additional credentials they would be distributed by a system to be determined .

Further discussion will be held regarding the Olympic Games distribution system at the next training camp. Kathy will obtain some guidelines from the Olympic Committee and a policy will be developed and distributed to the coaches. Concerning the Pacific Alliance, Kathy stated that we have 12 credentials remaining and 12

flights. (6 athletes and six coaches). Chari suggested that we use the same system for the Pacific Alliance until we have time for further discussions. It was agreed that if a credential can be obtained (if needed and requested) for a second coach for a member of the team, all cost associated with the travel will be the responsibility of the personal coach.

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I. ROLL CALL Chairman Coaches Representatives

Roe Kreutzer Kelli Hill Steve Rybacki Donna Strauss Mary Lee Tracy

Athlete Representative Vice President for Women FIG Technical Committee Pres.

Senior Director Women's Program

Chari Hunter Joan Moore Gnat (absent) Jackie Fie Kathy Kelly

The conference call was held to finalize the position(s) for the Olympic Team Selection Committee.

Last November, Executive Committee charged the IPC to recommend up to two additional neutral persons to serve on the Selection Committee (Bob clarified this from the approved minutes). In December the IPC tabled the decision until after the Olympic Selection Procedures were passed by the Olympic Committee. The Olympic Procedures were approved by the Olympic Committee and have been distributed to the athletes and coaches, and will be published in Technique and USA Gymnastics magazines.

Chari Hunter informed the committee that she had returned to training and was withdrawing as the Athlete Representative on the Selection Committee.

The committee discussed at length a replacement for Chari. They asked Kathy to clarify questions regarding the criteria for the athlete who serves i.e.:

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• Does the !PC have any jurisdiction or approval of the athlete before the final approval?

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Kathy will ask Bob for these answers and will report back to the committee by next week. Another Conference Call will be set at that time.

Jackie informed the committee that the FIG has taken steps to approve a policy for the replacement of a Team member up to twenty-four hours prior to competition. This has been passed by the FIG and will be sent to SOCOG. The FIG did not define a specific reason for the replacement. We will not be able to use this policy since this was not a formal policy that was recognized by agreement between the FIG and SOCOG prior to submission of our Olympic Selection Procedures. The Olympic Committee required that we amend our submitted procedures to allow for replacement of an athlete only in the case or injury or illness.

further delineate the duties of each committee and to determine which issues would be decided jointly. If the committees cannot agree on certain issues that are to be jointly decided, the issue would go before the Women's Program Committee.

The new procedure for adding all-stars to Jr. Olympic Nationals was questioned and Tom gave the rationale. The WTC will be given statistics concerning the Regional and National scores.

Tom reported also that the JO committee reinstated the requirement that all competitors at East/West and Nationals wear their competitive numbers on the back of their leotards. C. Rizzo suggested that ballpoint safety pins should be used as they will reduce the chance of damaging the leotard.

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WOMEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE BOARD MEETING

Cheryl Hamilton reported that the WTC is scheduled to meet in New Jersey June 25-26, 2000. At that time, the committee will be developing a Base Score video for Level 4, 5 and 6.

June 3-4, 2000 Downers Grove, IL

ROLL CALL Chairman Jan Greenhawk called the meeting to order via speaker phone at 9:10 a.m. on Saturday, June 3, 2000.

Cheryl asked about judges signing the score sheets. The fact that the judge signs the computer scoresheet only confirms that those judges judged the meet, not that the scores were checked. The admiPjstrative committee suggested that this issue be discussed at the State Chair workshop. It was suggested that the Meet Director sign the official score sheet before results are distributed to the coaches/judges.

PRESENT: Region II: Region III: Region IV: Region V: Region VI: Region VII: Region VIII: NEPCC JOPCC WTCC Athlete Representative Sr. Director-WP J.O. Program Manager

Ruth Sandoz Cori Rizzo George Grainger Kathy Shufflin Kathy Ostberg Lynn Perrott Debby Kornegay Roe Kreutzer (Sunday only) Tom Koll (Saturday only) Cheryl Hamilton Katie Teft Kathy Kelly Connie Maloney

GUESTS: Sr. VP-Member Services USAG VP for Women NAWGJ - President

Kathy Feldmann (Saturday only) Joan Gnat Carole Ide (Saturday only)

V. SR.VICE¡PRESIDENT OF MEMBER SERVICES REPORT K. Feldmann explained the Hall of Fame banquet was not acutally part of the Congress registration; therefore, Congress speakers would not receive a banquet ticket. They would receive what all other Congress registrants receive (entrance to all congress presentations and the Congress party). The Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Saturday evening, August 19th; tickets are $125, but Congress registrants receive a discount and can purchase them for $75.

She suggested that the Regional Chair buy a table (of ten seats at $75/person) for their regional boards. K. Kelly will also reserve a table for the National Chairs and staff.

Congress has several new tracks: Business 101, Coaching 101. We blocked twice the normal 2,200 and we have already booked over 4,300 rooms.

II. FINANCIAL REPORT

Feldmann asked for the RC's to encourage their members to be patient over the summer with Member Services due to the new software system being put into place. This system will allow people to register to the various courses on-line. New Professional and Instructor forms will be used this year and will include a disclosure statement that they never been convicted of sexual misconduct, etc. She anticipates that there will be frustrations for all parties involved, but promises that 2001 will be a very good year!!

J. Greenhawk gave the report and complimented the committee for using a large percentage of their funds to go directly back to the athletes and gymnastics community. Jan also reminded the RC's to be prompt with their reporting and if they are receiving late reports from SCs that she would make direct contact with the states.

Jan asked K. Feldmann about the accuracy of the state/regional address lists, in terms of elections. The February list is very important because that establishes the list of members who are eligible to receive ballots.

ABSENT: Region I:

Denise Porrazzo

III. JO COMMITTEE REPORT T. Koll reported the actions from the May meeting. He announced that the WTC and JOPC will meet jOintly November 17-19 in Indianapolis to determine the optional rules for the new cycle beginning August 1, 2001.

He also reported that he and C. Hamilton have been working on the Operating Code and Duties and Responsibilities of elected officers to

VI. BOARD OF DIRECTORS REPORT Joan Gnat reported that the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors meeting was held two weeks ago. The proposed Bylaws that were printed in Technique were amended in the following issues: The President will not have a vote, and The Association Council would have 6 rather than 3 votes.

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• The vote to accept the amended proposal for the new Bylaws was 16 in favor, 15 against; however, but it needed a 2/3 majority to pass.

Two public sector representatives and an additional vote for the Athlete's Council were added to the USAG Board. A Treasurer will be elected from someone presently on the board The Bylaws committee will bring another proposal to the BOD in December.

VII. NAWGJ REPORT Newly elected President Carole Ide distributed a written report. As of May 30, 2000 the membership was 1,904 members. National Judges' Cup was held January 7-9, 2000 in Houston, Texas. 450 athletes competed representing 10 states. National SympOSium will be held in July of 2001 in Southern California. The 2001 National Judges' Cup will be held Jan. 6-7 at Roswell Gymnastics in Georgia.

NAWGJ uses the funds from the Na tional Judges' Cup to develop videos for practice judging. K. Kelly requested that the WTC review for accuracy any videos or written technical information produced

by NAWGJ prior to distribution in order to avoid any confusion among our members. She reminded the committee that according to the Bylaws of USA Gymnastics, the Women's Technical Committee is charged with this responsibility.

Elections for Regional and State Judging Directors in the evennumbered regions have been conducted. K. Ostberg suggested that Carole remind new SJD's at the NAWGJ State workshop that their position does not necessarily mean that they are required to do all the education and that they should be seeking out the more experienced judges in their area to be responsible for the education.

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K. Kelly explained the reason for the proposed changes to the USA GymnasticS Bylaws and a history of the re-structuring in 1989. She explained that the Women's Program must make changes to its Operating Code in order to align it with the Bylaws of USA Gymnastics.

Recommendation that the Women's Program Committee is charged with the responsibility of amending the Operating Code.

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Clarification: The Women's Program Committee is composed of the five National Committee Chairs (TC, AC, JO, Elite, IPC), WPC Chair (currently the USAG Vice-President for Women), Athlete Representative and two non-voting members: USAG International Technical Consultant and Sr. Director of Women's Program.

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The committee reviewed and made changes to their section regarding the criteria for nominations for State, Regional, and National Administrative Chair. The Operating Code will not be printed in the 2000-2001 Women's Rules and Policies; however, it will be posted on the USAG website in the fall of 2000.

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J. Greenhawk also reminded the committee to submit Silver Quill nominations and Service / recognition awards to her by mid-July. She will then submit the information to the National office.

X. RULES & POLICIES The committee reviewed their sections of the Rules and Policies and was asked to submit any changes/corrections to C. Maloney by June 12th..

Recommendation to add the following statement to page 43 (IV.A. new # 4) in the R & P: Those regions in danger of not having a Regional Championships may petition the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman to lower the qualifying score or to establish a specific number of qualifiers to the regional meet.

Motion: G. Grainger Second: L. Perrott PASSED Recommendation to accept all amendments to the R & P as voted on by other sub-committees, and all clarifications made by the Women's Administrative Committee.

Motion: C. Rizzo Second: R. Sandoz PASSED

K. Kelly appraised the committee of the Na tional office's intentions of posting the Rules and Policies on the USAG website, as well as possibly requiring individuals to pay an additional fee to obtain an actual booklet.

Recommendation to the National Office to continue to produce the Women's Rules & Policies in book form as a member benefit, as well as posting on the web-page.

Motion: G. Grainger Second: D. Kornegay PASSED

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The Women's Administrative Committee reminds all present officers that, in the year of elections when a new officer is elected, they are obligated to assist in the smooth transition . During this tran sition time, no major changes should be implemented until the new officers have begun their term of office.

Motion: G. Grainger Second: D. Kornegay PASSED

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1999 John Hancock National Championships Juniors (2 tapes) ... ...... ........ ................................. $25.00 1999 John Hancock National Championships Sr. AA Finals ....... ........... .... ... ............................... $20.00 1999 John Hancock National Championships Sr. Event Finals .... .... ....... ... ..... .... .. ..... .... .... ......... .$10.00 1999 World Team Trials (2 tapes) ... ............... .......... $25.00

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Olympic Trials

XII. WEARING OF PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP CARDS Recommendation that all Professional members (as well as all 16-17 yr. old safety-certified Instructor members) must visibly display their USA Gymnastics MemberslUp card on their person at all sanctioned events.

Motion: C. Rizzo Second: L. Perrott PASSED

XIII.

LEVEL 9 EAST/WEST APPAREL (JACKETS)

Motion: R. Sandoz Second: K. Kelly PASSED

The Elite Committee will meet at the Classic Meet. The EC decided not to conduct an American Classic next year because of the adoption of the new Code of Points. We will instead conduct a clinic for athletes, coaches and judges (perhaps in January). Any clubs interested in hosting tlUs event are asked to call Kathy Kelly at the office.

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Next meeting is scheduled for Thursday, August 17 at National Congress, following the USAG Women's Program Summit dinner.

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Approved by Robert V. Colarossi, President June 15, 2000 •

INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM COMMITTEE Call Commenced at 3:30 p.m.

LEVEL 10 ALTERNATE APPAREL

I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Coaches Representatives

REGIONAL ELITE CLINICS

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Rizzo questioned K. Kelly regarding the future of the National office's financial support by providing national coaching staff for the two Elite regional clinics. The National office plans to run an Elite clinic in each region in the fall of 2000. It will not be under the auspices of the regions. If the National office conducts clinics in the region, then the regions are not obligated to conduct additional clinics.

However, the regions are encouraged to provide as many opportunities as possible for the athlete's growth and development.

XVI. BYLAWS J. Greenhawk requested that the current (amended) proposal be sent to the Women's Administrative Committee, and to schedule a conference call first with Dave Holcomb, then Bob Colarossi.

The committee requested that Dave Holcomb, chair of the Bylaws committee, be invited to address the State Chair Workshop to inform the State and Regional officers of the proposed Bylaw changes and amendments.

XVII.

August 17-20

Conference Call June 7, 2000

Those athletes designated as alternates for Level 10 Jr. Olympic Nationals will not receive National apparel unless they are officially added to the competition due to an injury/ illness of a qualifier. The regional chairman will receive the surplus warm-up apparel of their alternates to be used at their discretion (i.e., prizes, auctions, etc.).

XV.

July 27-29

Meeting was adjourned at 11:30 a.m. Sunday, June 4.

Recommendation to outfit all Level 9 athletes that have qualified to East/West ChampionslUps but are unable to attend due to injury or due to the fact that they are non-citizens. The Regions will not outfit the athletes who decline the opportunity to compete at East/West.

XIV.

Boston, MA

ELITE PROGRAM COMMITTEE REPORT

R. Kreutzer updated the committee on the preparation camps. The national team members have participated at a national camp every month. The team is very fit and confident. We expect to have a great series of competition tlUs season beginning with Classics in Tulsa.

The Spring/summer season dates are: US Challenge

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June 23-24

US Classic & Gym Festival

Tulsa, OK

July 7-9

Athlete Representative Vice President for Women FIG Technical Committee Pres.

Senior Director Women's Program

Roe Kreutzer Kelli Hill Steve Rybacki Donna Strauss Mary Lee Tracy Chari Hunter Joan Moore Gnat (absent) Jackie Fie Kathy Kelly

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The conference call was held to finalize the position(s) for the Olympic Team Selection Committee.

Last November, Executive Committee charged the IPC to recommend up to two additional neutral persons to serve on the Selection Committee (Bob clarified this from the approved minutes). In December the IPC tabled the decision until after the Olympic Selection Proceudres were passed by the Olympic Committee. The Olympic Procedures were approved by the Olympic Committee and have been distributed to the athletes and coaches, and will be published in Technique and USA Gymnastics magazines.

Chari updated the committee on the actions of the Athlete's Council.

Larrissa Fontaine has been nominated to serve as the alternate for Chari Hunter.

Jackie Fie spoke to the committee regarding her decision not to serve as a member of the Selection Committee. Whi.le she is in total support of the system, she does not feel she has the time to devote to tlUs issue as her other duties are quite pressing for Olympic Preparation.

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RHYTHMIC JUNIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING Seattle, Wash., May 11, 2000

I. ROLL CAU Members Present: Jody Hurlburt, Region One Joyce Chaplin, Region Two Perryne Thompson, Region Three Suzie DiTullio, Region Four Lynn Boggs, Region Six }v1ary Panackia, Judges Representative Brooke Bushnell, Athlete Representative Joni Spata, Coach Representative Michelle Larson, Coach Representative Jan Exner, Program Director (non-voting) Cindy French, Program Manager (non-voting)

II. CALENDAR FOR 2001 SEASON January February March 2-3 March/April April 21-22 April 28-29 May 5-6 June 1-3 June 16-17 July 8-9 July 22-23 August 8-11 October 20-29

Invitationals Invitationals Rhythmic Challenge State Meets Regionals Regionals Regionals J.O. Championships Level 9 Championships Western/Eastern Western/Eastern National Championships World Championships

III. RULES & POLICIES Motions made and passed for following policy changes:

AGE GROUP Page 29 B.1. A child MUST compete, at age 8, in the Children's Division, Level 5-8, beginning January}51 of the year she will be 9 years old.

Page 21 II. B.2 Children's Division Ages 9-11: a gymnast must compete, at age 8, if she will tum 9 by the end of the calendar year.

Motion-J. Hurlburt Second-Joyce Chaplin PASSED 9-0 Clarification: A gymnast will be placed in the Children's Division, not the Novice Division, if she is turning 9 years old by the end of the calendar year.

GROUP COMPETITION Page 26 V. Junior Olympic Group Competition Change C. to read: All groups must compete at their state AND regional meets to be eligible to qualify to J.D. Championships.

Motion-S. DiTullio Second-Po Thompson PASSED 9-0 Change D. to read: All group levels are limited to RFX and DNE other event at J.D. Championships. All groups (beginner, intermediate & advanced) must obtain the qualifying score at their regional meet to advance to j.O. Championships.

Motion-J. Hurlburt Second-M. Panackia PASSED 9-0 The qualifying score for all groups to J.D. Championships will be 15.00 AA. Motion-S. DiTullio Second-P' Thompson PASSED 9-0

IV. J.O. EVENT CALENDAR Level 5-8 2001 FX, 2002 FX, 2003 FX, 2004 FX,

Rope, Hoop, Ball Hoop, Clubs, Ribbon Rope, Hoop, Ball Ball, Clubs, Ribbon

V. MOBILITY SCORES A proposal was made to set mobility scores for the program.

Motion-S. DiTullio Second-J. Hurlburt

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Any level 5-8 athlete must receive a 30.00 AA score at a USA Gymnastics sanctioned meet to be eligible to move to the next level with the approval of her coach. This rule will begin with the 2001 season.

Motion-M. Larson Second-B. Bushnell PASSED 9-0 Clarification: An athlete may enter the 2001 season at any level deemed appropriate by the coach. She must obtain a 30.00 AA score during the 2001 season to move to the next level.

VI. COMPETITIVE STRUCTURE As of the January 2001, LevelS will be a competitive level at state and regionals. The athletes will receive achievement awards in addition to being ranked in the all-around. continued on page 44

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X. COMPULSORY COMMITTEE UPDATE

Chapter 7, V., pg. 22 in the R & P will now be titled Level 5 & 6 Competition. The entry fees will be the same as Level 6.

Motion-S. DiTullio Second-L. Boggs PASSED (7 yes, 1 no, 1 abstention)

All routines are completed. LevelS & 6 are fully choreographed routines. Level 7 will have required elements, with optional choreography. Level 8 will be the same with some changes in the requirements. Level 8 FX will not be a compulsory routine, but will have required elements with optional choreography.

All levels will be judged from a 10.0.

VII. ENTRY FEES Chapter 10, V. pg. 30 will change to: The maximum entry fee for Level 5 & 6 for individual competition is $50.00 The maximum entry fee for Level 7 & 8 for individual competition is $75.00 These fees are based on a minimum judging panel of 2 judges for compulsories and 3-4 judges for optionals per athlete.

The entry fees for Level 9-Elite and Group remains the same.

Motion- B. Bushnell Second- P Thompson PASSED 9-0

VIII. ATTIRE At the J.O. level it is inappropriate for leotards to give the appearance of excessive nudity. A proposal will be made to the Technical Committee to give a leotard deduction if the leotard is deemed inappropriate.

Motion- S. DiTullio Second-I. Hurlburt PASSED (6 yes, 1 abstention) Level 7 & 8 athletes are allowed to wear optional leotards for all events, but are not required to have a different leotard for each event.

Motion- S. DiTullio Second-P Thompson PASSED 9-0

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There will be 7 identified skills in each routine. These skills will be published by the last week of May 2000. The routines will be taught at the 2000 National Congress in Boston, August 18-20.

The video will be available at that time.

RHYTHMIC JOPC MINUTES June 7, 2000 Conference Call Members Present: Jody Hurlburt Region One Joyce Chaplin Region Two Suzie DiTullio Region Four Lynne Miller Region Five Mary Panackia Judge Representative Brooke Buslmell Athlete Representative Coach Representative Joni Spata Michelle Larson Coach Representative Jan Exner Program Director (non-voting) Absent on call, but voted on propositions: Perryne Thompson Region Three Region Six Lynn Boggs

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GROUP COMPETITION The Begitmer Group level will be removed from the Junior Olympic Championships. Intermediate and Advanced level gro ups may qualify to JO Championships from the Regional competitions as proposed in the May 2000 minutes.

Motion by Suzie DiTullio 2nd by Mary Panackia Passed 6-4

2001 GROUP EVENTS IX. ADMINISTRATIVE Change local meet to USA Gymnastics sanctioned meet in the R & P in every section where there is mention of meets.

Motion- J. Hurlburt Second-Po Thompson PASSED 9-0 All coaches must show, and wear, as a credential their USA Gymnastics professional member card at any USA Gymnastics sanctioned meet.

Motion- S. DiTullio Second- L. Boggs PASSED 9-0 A proposal will be made to the Rhythmic Technical Committee from the JOPC that any former or current competitive athlete, 16 years or older, may petition with a coaches recommendation, through the regional chairperson, for permission to become certified as a Level 5 judge.

Motion-J. Hurlburt Second-B. Bushnell PASSED 9-0

Begitmer Intermediate Advanced

FX FX FX

Ball Ball Ribbon

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DUET & TRIOS

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A duet or trio wOllld participMe as exhibition only, Th_ey will receive a participation award.

Passed unanimously

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AWARDS The awards will be revised in the Rules & Policies at State & Regional competitions for individual competitors. AA medals will be awarded for 50% of the field up to 6th place. Event medals for 50% up to 6th place and a sit1gle streamer rosette for 7th-12th.

AA for group will be calculated by adding the two deSignated event scores together.

1st-3rd AA medals (1 7" size) will be awarded to each member of a group at State and Regional competitions.

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USA Gymnastics faces a variety of challenges in a multitude of arenas . As the timeline draws nearer to Sydney, the programs and committees are working furiously in an attempt to give our athletes and coaches their best chance to win a medal on the floor of the Olympic Games. Behind the scenes in the offices of USA Gymnastics, another effort is taking place. For as long as the membership program has been in place, USA Gymnastics has continually faced the uphill battle of trying to register t he multitude of athletes and pros who re new or join for t he first time at the beginning of the season. We will have approximately 90,000 athletes and pros register for the upcoming season, with almost 2/3's of those members trying to register in the first 60 days of the season.

The obstacles to getting thi s accomp lis hed in a timely manner have been many. They include funding for computer and phone systems to adequately handle the workflow, procuring and retaining temporary staffing to manage the wave of paper that descends upon us, and taking time to deal with the problems that routinely crop up. We have understood for a long time that there needed to be changes, and at lon g last, those changes are rig ht around the corner.

This season, clubs will be able to register their athlete members over the Internet. We are very excited about this opportunity for the membership, and the operationa l changes it will bring about. In addition to athlete members, there will also be a mechanism by which you will be able to apply for sanctions, register for safety courses, and apply for and renew pro and instructor memberships. Our primary focus will be the athlete registration program due to its importance and volume.

We will offer Internet registration for athletes, but only through the club. This is being done for a variety of reasons, including:

1. Clubs will need to retain the signed athlete form, complete with the waiver and release statement on that form , and make it avai lable upon request.

2. Clubs need to be sure that athletes are applying for the proper leve l, and have met skill evaluation criteria where applicab le.

3. Clubs need to be informed of any address changes the athlete may have had, and this process will assist in achieving that.

4. Athlete registration will be the gateway for several other processes to be implemented in the near future . We are looking toward channeling as much information and processes through the web as possible, including sa nctioning, Congress registration, merchandising, safety certification, rules and policies dissemination, etc.

The obvious benefit of Internet registration is the instant feedback regardi ng athlete numbers. As an additional incentive/bonus, the athlete membership fee wi ll remain at $40 for those athletes whose clubs register them over the web, as opposed to $45 for thOSe who continue to register via fax or mail.

Clubs will need a coup le of things to accomplish successfu l registration. First and foremost is Internet access. If your club does not have access, we strongly recommend taking the steps to get up and running at yo ur earliest convenience. Secondly, payment will initially only be accepted via credit card. The process is structured such that the recommended method of payment will be processing a batch of athletes with a club credit card on a sing le transaction . Submitting individual credit card numbers for eac h athlete's parents will require separate transactions for each athlete and will be much more time consuming. We are looking at allowing clubs to pay via direct debit of their checking account, but will not have that available during the launch of this program. The last attribute the gymnastics community wi ll need in this endeavor is patience.

Launching these changes is a huge undertaking , and our every intention is that there will be a minimum of problems and difficulties encountered. However, due to the scope and complexities of computer software and hardware, despite even the best intentions and best effort, problems will surface. We are dedicated to making thi s work, because successfu l implementation will radica lly change the way we do business for the better.

Here are some things to look for in the immediate future

1. Your club will be sent a letter, whic h will include an initial password for you to access the system. You wi ll be able to change this password in order to personalize it. Please keep this password confidentia l, as you would your credit card and any other similar passwords.

2. Look to this web site for additional information , timetables and step-by-step directions. We expect to 'go li ve' later this month, work out any kinks in the system, and have the registration process available by mid JUly. We are very much looking forward to this challenge, and share with yo u the anticipation of having athlete members be allowed to register without any processing delays. Thi s will be a major benefit for the membership and the staff, so that we can direct our energies toward providing better service. We trust you wi ll share our enthusiasm, and accompany us as we join the Internet age.

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HEAD COACH GIRLS TEAM. NiHany Gymnaslics in Siale College, PA has on opening for learn level 4-1 0 head coach. We are localed in cenlral PA, righl nexllo Penn Siale Univers~. We are also looking for preschool and program Directo~, and dass inslructars_ Full or port time positions available_ Salory commensurale wilh experience. Contact Mike or Bill 01 814238-8995. Send references & resume 10: NiHany Gymnaslics, 2300 Commercial Boulevord, Siale College, PA 16801 ore-moil to niHanygym@Slalecollege.com COACHES/DIRECTORS. Gymnestic Academy of Rockford is currenl~ seeking two enlhusiaslic and responsible individuok for our expanding Team and Recreational Pragrams.

Gymna~ics, Trampoline, Tumbling, Preschool. Dance and Indoor Rack Climbing. Our 20 year hi~ol'( of excellence and our 33,000 sq. h. facility localed in northern Illinois (60 minules from Chicago) is ready for you. Astrong compulsol'( & optional backgraund is desirable - FT/ PT. Salory and benefils commensurale wilh experience. Send/ fox re,ume 10: Gymnestic Academy of Rockford, AHn: Jim Aamodl, 6630 Springbrook Rd., Rackford, IL 61114 (815)654-3867, fox (815)654-8785. Email: onefungym@ool.com

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Wenolchee is located on the ~ side of Ihe Coscade Mountain" in Ihe heort of Washinglon (2.5 hours from Seot!Ie), and offers snow sk,ng 20 minules fram lawn, Ihe majeslic Columbia River for water sports and fami~ re{[eation, and 4S minules from beautiful glacier fed Lake Chelan. Qualincalions indude: Must love and enjoy working wilh kid,; Posilive ond conslructive oHitude, energetic, friend~, strict but patienl; Advonced level of cooching and spoHing; Slrang communication ,kilk with ~aff, poren~ and gymnom. We desire a cooch with dis<ipline and understanding, always keeping in mind Ihat, as a cooch, you are working wilh and leoching children. Salory, vacanon, & benenls commensurale wilh qualifications and experience. If you have Ihose qualifications and are inlere~ed in re-Iocating 10 a wonderful orea, please send your resume with a cover leHer to: RGC, 230 S. Columbia, Wenalchee, WA 98801 or Ihraugh email la: rebounders@m~rompo.com. Web page: hHp://www.geoc~ies.com/reboundersgym THE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY OF BOSTON is seeking coreer minded program director, cooches and in~ructors for our re{[eotional and learn programs. We currenlly have two fully equipped facil~ies and a repulation for qual~ and excellence.

If you are a high~ motivated, enlhusia~ic individual willing 10 accepl Ihe challenges of a busy gym, please send resume 10 Nancy Ferraro, 5 Hawklree Drive, Westwood, MA 02090 or call (781)326-2287. Salol'( and benenls commensurale wilh experience.

FOR SALE SCORE MASTER, Ihe mosl widely used Compelition Management software, ju~ gal beHer! Announcing Ihe WINOOWS version. This score keeping syslem is vel'( easy-louse and has on exlensive on-line help. Supports: womens/mens, individual/learn, orlislic/rhythmic, comp/oplional compelilions. The mosl comprehensive reporting available_Comes with a 90 day uncond~ional money bock guoronlee. For more info conlact: Mark Mahoney, POB 31421, CharlaHe, NC, 28231-1421 , 1704) 523-1812 or web s~e: www.scare-masler.com (software demo, info gUide and user li~ing on web,ile).

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COACH WANTED; American School of Gymnaslics in beautiful Keene NH is looking for a full lime coach 10 ~art in Sepl. We have recenlly exponded and have been leaching since 1977. You should be capoble of leaching kindergym Ihrough Level 7, and respon'ibil~ies 10 indude managemenl of Ihe compulsol'( learn. At Ihis gym where Ihe kids come firsl and education before compelilian. Salol'( and benenl package cammensurale wilh experience and qualincations. Please send cover leHer, resume and reference leHe~ 10 American Sthool of Gymnestics, 175 Mortell Court, Keene, NH 03431. Conlact Mike (603)357-4530.

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SCHEDULE W= Women M= Men

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TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling

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John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ R!TR!TU) Youth and Instructor Camp (GG) Region 4 Congress (W)

St. louis, MO St.louis, MO St.louis, MO

NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY U.S. Olympic Trials (M/W/ R) USA Gymnastics Notional Congress

Various Sites Boston, MA Boston, MA

SEPTEMBER 1-4 16-0ct. 1 22-24 29-0ct. 1

Region 1 Congress (M/W/ R/ GG) Olympic Games (M/W/ R/TR) Region 2 Congress (W) Region 7 Congress (W)

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

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

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

OCTOBER 9-15 13-1 5 14-Mid Dec. 20-22 20 30-Nov. 5 TBO

NOVEMBER 11 -12 13-15 21 -27 TBO TBO TBO

Pontioc International Team Championships (M/W Srs.) FIG Congress Jr. Pan American Championships (M/W) Future Stars Notional Championships (M) Cooches Workshop (M) Fall TeamGymn Classic (GG)

Richmond, VA Marrakech, MAR Buenos Aires, ARG TBO TBO TBO

DECEMBER 6-10 B-l0 13-20 15-17 16

National TOPs Training Camp (W) USA Gymnastics Executive CommiNee/Board Meetings FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (M) Classic Gym Fest and Instructor School (GG) Trampoline World Cup Finals (TR)

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Minneapolis, MN TBO Eugene, OR

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Elite Regionals (W) Notional Gym Fest (GG) American Sokol National Slet (GG)

TBO TBO Sea World Orlando, Fl TBO Nashville, TN Detroit, MI

3-6 11 -13 lB-20

AUGUST 12 17-20 1B-20

TBO TBO TBO TBO

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NCAA Regionols (M) USA Gymnostics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W) NCAA Notional Championships (M)

TBO TBO TBO TBO

Tulsa, OK Indianapolis, IN Prague, CZE Orlando, Fl Oessau, GER

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JUNE Notional Championships, Individual & Group (R) level 9 Championships (R) Notional GymFest & PAGU Invitational Gym Fest (GG)

JULY B-9 20-22 22-23 26-Aug. 4 TBO TBO

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

TBO TBO TBO Odense, DEN TBO TBO

U.S. Gymnostics Championships (M/W/R!TR!TU) USA Gymnastics Notional Congress World Gomes (R!TR!TU) World University Gomes CongressFest (GG)

TBO TBO Akita, JPN Beijing, CHN TBO

AUGUST B-ll 9-11 16-26 22-Sept. 1 TBO

SEPTEMBER TBO

World Team Trials (M/W)

TBO

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)

Vienna. AUT Ghent, BEL TBO TBO TBO

OCTOBER 20-29 2B- Nov. 4 TBO TBO TBO

NOVEMBER TBO

Future Stars National Championships (M)

FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (W) Continental Judges Course(R) FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (TR!TU) Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier I (M/W)

Arnhem, NED las Angeles, CA Bratislava, SVK TBD

FEBRUARY 6-10 11 -15 24 TBO TBO TBO

FIG Continental Brevet Course (W) USA Gymnastics Continental Brevet Course (W) Visa American Cup (M/W) USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) American Classic & American Challenge (W) Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier II (M/W)

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Orlando, Fl TBD TBD TBO

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Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs/Jrs) TBO Rhythmic Challenge (R) TBD level 10 State Meets (W) (#1of 2) Various Sites

APRIL 7 7-B 19-21 21 -22 2B-29

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)

Various Sites Various Sites Athens, GA TBD TBO

TBO

DECEMBER 14-16

Classic Gym Fest & Instructor School (GG)

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TOPs Notional Training Camp (W)

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USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) American Classic & Challenge (W) Visa American Cup (M/W)

TBO TBO Orlando, Fl

level 10 State Meets (W) (#1 of 2) Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs/ Jrs) level 10 State Meets (W) (#2 of 2) Rhythmic Challenge (R)

Various Sites TBO Various Sites TBD

NCAA Regionals (W) level 9/ 10 Regional Championships (W) level 10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (W) level 9 East/West Championships (W) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W)

Various Sites TBO TBO Tuscaloosa, Al TBO TBO TBO

J.O. National Championships (W) J.O. Notional Championships (M)

TBO TBD

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APRIL 6 6-7 13-14 lB-20 27-2B TBD TBD

MAY 3-5 May TBD

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The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa-gymnastics.org LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED ABOOK 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 16 years. 18 is minimum age for Professional Membership.

29 Buffolo, NY; 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.; course ii072900ny; Buffolo Universily, (enler for Ihe Arls; Inslructor: JeonneHe Joy 716-677-474S 30 Sllouis, MO; 1-5 p.m.; course es073000mo; Sherolon Weslporl; Inslruclor: Eddie Smith 314·909·0880 30 Son Bruno, CA; 9 o.m. - 2 p.m.; course m1073000ca; Gym Towne Gymnoslics; local conlaCI: Bill Slrom 650-5B9-3733; Inslructor: Michael Taylor 650-BSB-3480

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JULY 2000 19 Beoverlon, OR; 5-9 p.m.; course rs0719000r; Oregon Gymnoslics Academy; local can locI: Sheila lehner 503-644-5800; Inslructor: Rulh Sandoz 503-246-0BI8

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21 Wesllond, MI; 5·9 p.m.; course ir0721 OOmi; Michigan Acod of Gymn; locol conlocl: Doug Rowe 748-721 -4001 ; Inslruclor: Jerry Reighard 517-774-6696 21 Springfield,OR; 3-7 p.m.; course rs0721 OOor; NOlionol Acodemy Arlislic Gym; local conlocl: Dick Mulvihill 541 -744·2002; Inslruclor: Rulh Sandoz 503-246-0818

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Denver, CO; 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course rw080600co; Dordanos School of Gymn., 2250 Kearney SI.; locol conlOCI: larry Dardono 303-355·0080; Inslruclor: Raleigh Wilson 307-745-8302 Boslon, MA; 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.; course ww081700ma; National (ongress recertificalion course Imusl be pro member and currenlly safely cerlilied) Boslon, MA; 8:30 o.m. - 12:30 p.m.; course xx081700ma; Nolional (ongress new or expired cerlificalion 80slon, MA; 1-5 p.m.; course yy081700ma; Nalionol (ongress recertification course (musl be pro member and currenlly safely cerlified) Boslon, MA; 1-5 p.m.; course zz081700ma; National (ongress new or expired certificalion Greensboro, N(; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course dkOB2600nc; Pyramids Tumblebus; Inslruclor: 336-665-0662 Norman, OK; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course es0827000k; 8arl (onners Gymnaslics (enler; 3206 8arl (onner Or.; local conlOCI: 8en Fox, 405-447-7500; Inslruclor: Eddie Smilh 314-909-0880

22 Frederick, MD; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course ip072200md; Frederick Gymnoslics; locol conlocl: Mimi Husser 301 -695-9413; Inslructor: John Perno 410·857-8316

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23 Middlelown, RI; 1-5 p.m.; course mf072300ri; Newporl (ounly YMCA; Inslruclor: Mike Franco 401 -789-8096

SEPTEMBER 2000

23 Roleigh, N(; 10 o.m. - 3 p.m.; course dd072300nc; North Raleigh Gymnostics; locol conlOCI: Doris Sanchez 919-790-9400; Inslruclor: Don Davis 919-790-9400

SonIa (lara, CA; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course m1090200ca; Region I (ongress; local conlacl: (here Tamura 408-23B-7245; Inslruclor: Michael Taylor 650-325-2883

SonIa (lara, CA; 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.; course m1090500co; Region I (ongress; local conlaCI: (here Tomura 408-238-7245; Inslruclor: Michoel Taylor 650-325-2883 Hilliard, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bf0908000h; Universal Gymnastics, Inc.; Inslruclor: 80bbi Forhnboch 614-777-9430 (changed from Augusl4) Arden Hills, MN;4:45 - 9 p.m.; course sg090900mn; Midwesl Gymnaslics; Inslruclor: ScoH Goy 952-953-1911 lOS. 8urlinglon, VI; 1-5 p.m.; course wc091 OOOvt; (homplain Valley Gymnaslics; Inslructor: Woodie (liNon 802-863-4714 16 Fort Washinglon, PA; 2-6 p.m.; course km091600po; Spirit Gymn Trng Or, 1204 Spring Ave; Inslruclor: Ken Miller 215-641-9522 17 Belhlehem, PA; 9 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.; course pf091700po; Girls & Boys (OOP, 635 Easl Brood SI.; local conlact: Sandy Greiner 610B61-9151 ; Inslruclor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 17 Mukilteo, WA; 7:30-11:30 a.m.; course kd091700wa; GYMogine Gymnaslics; Inslructor: Kelly Donyes 425·513-8700 17 Woodland Hills, CA; 1:30 - 5:30 p.m.; course ng091700ca; Nikki's Gymnoslics, 20855 Venlura Blvd Sle #5, local conloct: Nikki WOlkinson 818·888-7604; Inslruclor: Nicki GeigerI760-943-6986 23 Edison, NJ; 4-9 p.m.; course cf092300ni; Henderson's Gymnoslics, 216 TIngley lo; Inslructor: COlhy Finkel 973-335-1943, 908-769·8746

OCTOBER 2000 21 Hilliard, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bfl021990h; Universal Gymnasls, Inc.; 2881 Sciolo Darby Execulive (ourt; Inslruclor: Bobbi Forhnbach 614-457 -1279; 614-876-2930 21 Robbinsville, NJ; 4-9 p.m.; course cfl 021 OOni; (onneclions Gymnoslics, 11 00 RI 130; Inslructor: (olhy Finkel 973-335-1943, 609-259-8822

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