Technique Magazine - August 2001

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BOYS' BSAP - BASIC S LLS PROGRAM

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FEATURES Basic Skills Achievement Program (BSAP) for Boys.

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National Gymnastics Day 2001 ... . ........ . .

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GRAPHIC DESIGNER

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USA Gymnastics Announces Sponsorship Renewals.

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EDITOR

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CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob ColorolSi; VICECHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: TIm Doggett; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andreo Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Poul Porillo; SECRETARY: Gory AndeflOn; TIREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMlm[ Joy Ashmore, Ron Froehlich. FIG MEN'S TECHNiCAl COMMITTE[ George Bed<S1eod; FIG TRAMPOLINE AND TUMBLING TECHNiCAl COMMmEE: Pal HendeflOn; FIG WOMEN'S TECHNiCAl COMMITTE[ Jackie Fre; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peler Vidmor, Susan True; ATHLETE OIREGORS: Chari Knighl·Hunler, John Roelhl~berger, Vonesso Vonder Pluym, Korl Heger; USOC ATHLETE DIREGOR: Dominick Minicuco.

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CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Sondy Knopp, Mike Donohue; TIREASURER: Bob Wood; PUBLIC SEGOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Mike Sionner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milon; AMERICAN TURNERS: Jerry Jacquin; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION-MEN: Froncis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE COACHES-WOMEN: Mike Jocki; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Sirowbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Corole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION·MEN: Doug Von Everen; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Suson True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATION-MEN: Bulch Zunich; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMtlASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworth; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS ClUBS: Poul Spodoro; US. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION·MEN: Fred TuroH; US. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: David Holcumb, Tony Gehmon; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: More Yoneey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Cosey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: Morie Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIREGORS MEN: Mike Burns, Abie Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Andreo Schmid, Michelle Lorson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Kolhy Oslberg; TRAMPOLINE: Shoun Kemplon, Marsho Weiss; ATHLETE OIREGORS: Vonesso Vonder Pluym, choir; Lorisso Fonloine, vice choir; Joir Lynch, secrelory; Dominick Minicucci, USDC Athlele Rep.; Mihoi Bogiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chori Knighl Hunler, Amando Borden, Korl Heger, Chrislie Hayes, John Roelhlisberger; ASSOCIATE OIREGORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Kotz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Fober-Hickie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howord Schwartz; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FEDERATION, Bonnie Davidson.

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

Men's Program Committee Conference Calls .. .... .. ........ ... ... ..... ... .. ...... .... .... .... 28

Member Service Update ..................... . 1 3 What's New? .............. ... .. ................... 18 Ath lete Focus ............... .................. .. .. .21 MELPD Workshop Schedule .... ....... ....... 26 KAT Workshop Schedule ...................... 27

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What's New for Women's JO .................. 33 Women's JO Technical Handbook Errata ..3 5 Women's Administrative Committee Meeting ... ............. ..... ... ... .. .... ... .......... 37

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Gymnastics is working hard to serve you efficiently and professionally. We've made great strides in improving customer service and we're very excited about the new season upon us.

Due to our website upgrade, we were able to begin online registration for the 2001-02 season on June 26, four weeks earlier than ever before. Hundreds of peop le have taken advantage of the service. Our website also offers the most complete listing of downloadable forms that you need. You'll find everything from sanction request forms, to merchandise forms, program forms and membership forms .

Thanks to your suggestions, our new and improved phone system was introduced in May. Rarely will you receive a busy signal as we are now able to answer incoming ca lls in the order received. The service allows callers to queue fo r the next available Member Services Representative. Furthermore, each USA Gymnastics staff member now has a direct line, so you no longer need to use the switchboard to rea ch one of our employees.

Moving forward, we are working toward many new technological advances. Our goals for upcoming months include being able to register for competitions, clinics and educationa l courses online. Stay tuned!

Communication is the key. Please read the USA Gymnastics Member Services Update for the latest trends and helpful information . This newsletter can be found on usa-gymnastics.org or in Technique.

As always, we aim to serve you as best we can . If you ever have comments or concerns, please don't hesitate to call member services at 800-345-4719.

Thanks to all 2001 Congress attendees for once again allowing us to host a very successful event. We truly appreciate your suppo rt and hope you will plan to attend next year's Congress.

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dneYement Pr m Men's Program has updated the Boy's Basic Skills Achievement Program and it was unveiled at USA Gymnastics National Congress. This program is intended for young boys and consists of four levels including Preschool, Class 10, Class 9 and Class8.The skills in each level have been selected to provide the coach with a simple progression of basic skills, which are appropriate for the beginner level student. This program can be incorporated directly into the typical one-hour class lesson plan.

The program, which has been designed and reviewed by some of the best coaches in the United States, can be adapted to any program and any age group for boys. The program is also intended to integrate easily into the USA Gymnastics Age Group Competition Program and the Junior National Development Team program (Future Stars) which will provide the opportunity for further growth within your boy's program.

The intent of the program is that it can benefit every club and coach that has boys in its program. If you are just starting a boy's program, you need a little guidance with your existing boys' program or you already have a great boys' program, the Basic Skills Achievement Program is for you.

The mission of USA Gymnastics is to encourage participation and the pursuit of excellence in all aspects of gymnastics. Further, the boy's age group program has set as its' mission to provide accessible youth gymnastics programs intended to promote the true joy of sport "Striving to be your best." ~ - - - - - - - - - - -- - - - { (

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The Basic Skills Achievement Program was designed to meet the following criteria, needs and objectives:

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need to see a well -organized and executed program where students visibly progress.

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skills within the program should be specifically described and easily understood to insure consistency both in skill teaching and the evaluation of the student's progress.

8. Establishing beginner programs should be inexpensive.

The Basic Skills Achievement Program consists of four parts:

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A basic skill curriculum divided into four levels of progression.The curriculum covers skills on all six of the men's Olym pic events plus trampoline. There is also a section on Strength and Flexibility and Basic Conditioning Activities.

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BSAP Evaluation Sheets which provide the instructor the means to document the progress of the student.

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The BSAP Skill Chart which provides the means to record and recognize the progress of all students within the program or a class. Additional BSAP Skill Charts are available through USA Gymnastics Member Services at 1-800-345-4719 .

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Natio~al Gymnastics Day is almost here! We hope 'your • plans are coming together and you have a wonderful celebration for National Gymnastics Day 2001.

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USA Gymnastics has been promised 39 state proclamations • this year, and at press time had received 28. Congrahtlations • to all of you who helped make this happen.

•• We've included a copy of the poster entitled, "Gymnastics

• A Great Foundation" on the next page for you to review.

• This poster will be mailed to all USA Gymnastics Member • Clubs. The poster includes testimonials from celebrities on • the great sport of gymnastics. The celebrities unveil their • thoughts and attitudes on the positive aspects of ~-----, gymnastics.

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In addition, we've included a National Gymnastics Day coloring sheet on page 22. Club owners and preschool teachers feel free to make copies, insert your club logo and information in the bottom right corner and distribute to your students! They'll love it and you'll promote National Gymnastics Day and your club.

Please remember to send your photos and a short report on your activities from National Gymnastics Day. As in the past, we'll publish photos and activities in both USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines. Please submit no later than October 1 so that we can include coverage in the November / December issues. Please send to:

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It provides building blocks for life.

By allowing my daughters to participate In gymnJstics, I am providing them with the tools they will need co be successful, regardless of what direerion they choose. And with these rools, ehey can accomplish anything in life!"

,'Gvmnastics15 one of dIe world's most physically demJnding Jporcs, bue lifelong benefits far outweigh the rigors of pracrice d cl')mpetldpn. The discipline, self-awareness and confidence 1gafned ;,s a gymnast have served me well throughout every stJge t.f my life • and my ability CD focus on myself as an individual lie stili workIng "'1e'l/n the confines of a team setting has If'rtJlnly come In handy ill th workplace!"

"Kids need to get out thele and do something! The gymnastics program my children are Involved in, Fun & Fit Gymnastics, is fun, non-competitive, and a greJt workout. They leave wich .1 greacer sense of their bodies Jnd a big dose of self-esteem. "

"Gymnastics has been my life for as lorg i/S I can remember. Now that I am older, I am rralizing jusc how much this sparr has tJught me. Of course, I have gained physical strength, flexibility and coordlnarion, but I h,we also learned how to budget my rime, co be efflclene and to decide what my prioriries are. Gymnastics has also helped me learn ro set goals, stay dedicated and work toward accomplishing them. The lessons you learn through this sporr spill over into all other areas of your life and help you handle everything lIfe throws at you. " "Gymnastics has been a parr of our family for three generations.

From the Muscle Beach days of my father In the 1930's to the classes ilnd competition of my own children, I have seen the life long benefits of this sporr. Flexibility, balance, strength, coordination, timing, dlsc1l1lfne, creativity, and many other skills are developed through participation In gymnastics. There's 110 other sporr like Ie!" "From two co four yei/rs of age, my son wene co regular gymnastics classes .wd loved them. He ber.~titted both socially and in his coordInation ilnd I bel/pvc t. at tile experience in gymnastics early on gava />1m <.Onfldc'Ice In the spores Ite s now h~OlV< ;-h .• "Gymnastics Ileiped my boys develop grace, strf!IIgth and coordination. They love it! I'd much rather hdve them rumbling and iumping in a fun, safe way than leJming to sit In front of a television all day. And it's a great way to 'let off steam' without damaging the furnirure!"

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Compulsory Vault for 200 1

by Tim Rand: Region 8 JO Chairman

T Level 4 Vault for 2001 - "Jump from the board to a handstand on a stacked mat surface. Maintain a straight body position and fall to a straight lying position on the back. " Repulsion from the hands is not required - If there is repulsion which results in athlete landing on the feet, she must return to a straight lying position on her back to receive no penalty. Start value will be 1 O. 00 Equipment Specifications for Level 4 Vault - Recommendation that manufactured skill cushions and/or resi-pit (minimum of 5' wide by 10' long) must be stacked to a minimum of 32, 40 or 48 inches in height.

An additional mat (minimum of 4 inches)

his article will deal with the JO Committee's rationale for the new Level 4, as well as providing some drills and ideas for training the new vault.

The decision to change the Level 4 vault came directly from the coaching community in every region of the country. There has been tremendous controversy concerning the safety and the validity of teaching a squat vault versus a handspring vault. In addition, there has been a problem with the difference of start values for the squats and handspring vaults in many states. The JO committee is concerned that difficulty has been emphasized to separate the athletes at Level 4. This is not the intention or necessarily the philosophy of the JO committee. However, the biggest concern from the coaching community was that the Level 4 squat vault was not a progressive vault for teaching athletes to become great vaulters in the future.

Coaches felt that gymnasts had to hold back their run and heel drive in order to control the vault to avoid an injury. On the other side of the debate however, was the belief that the squat vault could be taught easier than a handspring vault and allowed more athletes to be able to enter competitions and compete successfully. A little 40 pound, 6-8 year old Level 4 who could do a squat vault over the horse often had difficulty performing a handspring vault over the horse, either out of fear or lack of power. The JO committee decided that it wanted to provide a vault that would satisfy both of these concerns from the coaches. The committee wanted to develop a program that provides competitive opportunity to a large number of athletes and also provides worthwhile progressions for the future development of those athletes.

The JO committee agreed the squat vault had problems, but felt a regular handspring vault was too difficult for the average Level 4 to perform successfully.

After looking at the weaknesses of vaulting in compulsories, the committee felt the run, hurdle and board contact were the biggest problems in Level 4 vaUlting, and hope the changes that have been made will help to improve these areas.

Level 4 athletes were having problems with the run due to the nature of the squat vault, and also out of fear of running full speed toward the horse. Therefore, it was decided to take the horse out of the picture for Level 4, so we would be able to eliminate the squat vault. By doing this, the gymnasts could improve the speed of the run, and

must be placed on the floor behind the mat

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There are no changes to the Level 5 and 6 vault.

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still allow a wide range of athletes the ability to compete successfully. The emphasis for Level 4 will be on the first half of the vault. We hope the run and preflight of the handspring without a horse will improve. If we can get our Level 4 athletes to do this successfully along with a tight, locked out finish lying position on stacked mats, they will be on their way to developing good vaulting technique.

In competitions, the judges will evaluate the run for the first time. The actual speed wi ll not be evaluated, but the judge will determine if the athlete maintains an accelerated run through to the hurdle. The j udges wi ll also be looking at positions on the board as part of their evaluation. The preflight of Level 4 should improve greatly.

If we start at the beginning competitive levels to work on the run, hurdle and board positions with tight, straight shapes and a good block off the horse, we wi ll provide our athletes strong basics, allowing them to become better vaulters in the future.

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Using a 3-5 step run, hurdle to board and stretch jump up to stacked mats.

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Dive rolls over foam onto stacked mats.

These are just a few of the thousands of drills you can use to help your athletes to improve their vaulting for the 2001 season . Good luck and if you have any questions, please email me at AmTwist@aol.com â&#x20AC;˘

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Practice ru nning in place, in front of a mirror or facing partners.

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Online registration for athletes, professional, instructor and Gold Medal Club members is available now. Register online and save time and money. Do not delay, register online today.

The Member Services Department has started processing athlete as well as all other memberships for the 2001-2002 season. Here are some reminders and pointers to help make this season a smooth and successful one for all.

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ONLINE MEMBER SERVICES: IMPORTANT POINTS TO IKNOW

If you choose to fax your membership forms to the

Member Services fax line here are a few pointers: Use a cover sheet indicating how many pages are in your fax transmission for groups of membership forms. If you do not indicate the amount we should expect, we have no way of knowing if forms are missing in the fax transmission.

• Credit card payment information must be present on all sanction and membership forms submitted by fax. Do not fax forms with a note that states the "checks in the mail."

We are sorry but the forms will not be processed until payment has been received in the office.

• Do not fax forms more than one time as you are risking duplicate charges to your credit card.

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Directions for using the various services are available online. If you have read all sections carefully and still have questions, please call Member Services for assistance. Due to the high volume of telephone calls, representatives wi ll not be able to walk you through th e online process, nor will they be able to complete the online services for you . Take a moment and read the directions before you begin the process.

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You must use a credit card to apply onli ne. No other method of payment is accepted for online transactions.

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All online transactions are posted by our staff on the next business day after your transaction . Therefore, your online transaction will not update the member's record until the posting process has been com pleted.

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Online athlete registration is available for club use only. Parents or ath letes may not register on line.

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Clubs must keep a copy of the Athlete membership form on file for all athletes registered online.

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DO NOT MAIL FORMS OF ATHLETES REGISTERED ONLINE TO MEMBER SERVICES. Please keep on file at your club.

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Lette rs including your club's user id and password were mailed mid-June to all club owners in our database. If you have misplaced your letter, you must call Member Services to request the password letter to be mailed again . We are sorry but for your protection, we can not release this information over the telephone.

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Proofread and then proofread again all forms submitted to USA Gymnastics Member Services.

• Please designate someone to proofread all membership forms to ensure required areas are completed and that proper payment is submitted. All forms submitted without a required signature, missing or unclear information, incorrect payment, etc. will result in delayed processing. This means the member will be in a pending status and will not receive magazines, a membership card, or be allowed participation in USA Gymnastics sanctioned events.

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Keep a copy of all athlete forms submitted to USA Gymnastics on file at your club. This is required by our insurance compa ny.

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Avoid Rush fees! Plan ahead to allow ample time for all forms submitted to USA Gymnastics. Processing time is three to four weeks from the date the complete membership form and proper payment are received in our office. All forms without proper payment or complete information will take longer! •

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We talked to USA Gymnastics Men's Program Manager Bo Morris about the new program and here's what he had to say.

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George Brosius was our first international coach. He took eight men from the very successful 1879 Milwaukee Turner team to Frankfurt, Germany where they met and competed against the best gymnasts in the world at the time the following year.

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America's First International Gymnastics Team

George Brosius

by A.B. Frederick, Ph.D. Director, Roots Project

The year was 1880, a time plior to the advent of the modem Olympic Games. A national governing body for sport in the United States was still eight years away. In that year, Walter Camp presented changes to lUgby styled football which evolved into present day football in America.

Professional baseball's National League was in its infancy. Basketball was unknown. Gymnastics, on the other hand, had been established in the United States thirty years earlier with competitions dating from the first national gathering of gymnasts in Philadelphia in 1851.

Gymnastics spread from a sophisticated playground in Berlin in 1811 to evelY comer of central Europe, Great Britain, Russia, Greece and the United States. Other gymnastics systems

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Gymnastics programs grew rapidly in the United States due to the influence of the Turners, beginning in 1848 when a large immigration of Gelman people resulted from a failed revolution to establish a democracy in their homeland. They sought freedom in America and brought gymnastics with them. By 1880, Amelican gymnastics was on a par with that practiced in Europe. The Turner leadership was curious to know just how well our gymnasts would fare against the world's best.

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America.'s First International Teem (L-R) Herman J. Koehler (2nd place), Anton Schaefer (6th place).

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' present day ~quipment. Some of this apparatus is found in the photograph.

Most competitions '" were held outdoors. A gymnast was trained to be wen-rounded in heavy apparatus; parallel bars, pommel horse, vaulting horse, horizontal bar and flying rings.

Unlike gymnasts of today, they also competed in selected track and field events. The "Zwolfkampf," literally twelve competitivt events from gymnastics and track and field, was contested in Europe and was also known and practiced by Turners in America. A gymnast competed in all twelve events and generated a -combined score.

The most renowned teacher of gymnastics (furnlehrer) at the time, a man sought after by clubs in Chicago as well as New York, was George Brosius of TV or ''TurnVerein" Milwaukee, better known today as the Milwaukee Turners. The club was founded in 1853

and Brosius was a lifelong Turner, a gymnast from age fifteen. He fought for the Union in the Civil War and was taken prisoner in Missouri in 1863. He was jt:eated very badly by his captors since German i.nulligrants, as a group, favored the abolition of slavery. He lost sixty of his 160 pounds prior to his release and was in very poor health. It took several years for his recovery.

Between 1865 and 1875, Brosius competed with his Milwaukee Turner ' teammates. They won top honors at regional and national meets during the period. Brosius had won first prize as a Junior in the first national Tumfest held in Milwaukee in 1856. When the Turner system was introduced to the public schools of the city in 1875, Brosius was appointed Superintendent of PhYSical Education. He continued to train promising gymnasts at the Turners, however. The 1880 Turnfest to be held in Frankfurt, the fifth, was

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announced in German American newspapers. These festivals had attracted as many as 20,000 participants in 1863 and were held every three to five years.

-Brosius wrote to the Gern;lan organizing committee asking if foreign teams might be invited to particpate. He was surprised and happy that the Milwaukee team, who won the national Turnfest competition in Philadelphia in 1879, would be more than welcome. The premier gymnasts in the Unite States would have an opportunity to compete against the b~ ts in the w orld at that time. The local Turners began raising funds for the trip and finally arr ged or the participation of a team of eight men and their leader, George Brosius.

Their theme during fund-raising was "To Dare is to Wm!" And win they did! Four of the eight man team produced scores in the "Zwolfkampf' placing them in the top six positions. A photograph of the team accompanies tb.is article. Their success was widely reported in the foreign ana domestic press.

Specifically, Herman Koellier laced second; 000- Wagner, 3rd; Carl Muelle~ 5th and Anton Schafer 6th. A German Turner from Frankfurt won the coveted laurel wreath awarded to the top man. He was Christian Meller.

Teams from Belgjum, England, France, Holland, Italy, Russia, Switzerland and Hungary took part.

This ,was America' s~ first international team. George BrosiUs was our 'first international team ,.coach. He contributed of his talents to the field of gymnastics for fifty years and was honored for his work in 1914.b the as a tea er,_ Milwaukee Turne administrator and mentor. Few men and women since and none before had, achieved such a record of service. ~y

Brosius, George M.S~G., Brosius Goldenes-Jubiliium (1864-1914). Milwaukee, WI: Germania PubtiShing Co., 1914. pp. 129 Neumann, HerOOit, Deutsche Tumfeste. W!esbaden, Gennany: Umpert Verlag for the Deutschen Turner Bund (German GymnaStics Federalionl, 1985. pp. 271

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MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES May 17, 2001 Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. Pacific by Chair, Yoichi Tomita.

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MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep.

George Beckstead

FIG Rep. (absent, on FIG business)

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Bill Foster

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Mihai Bagiu

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John Roethlisberger Butch Zunich

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Ron Brant Dennis McIntyre

Jr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Senior Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote)

Ron Galimore ANNOUNCEMENTS

Yoichi congratulated our gymnasts on their continued successes internationally. Raj Bhavsar, Steve McCain, and Clayton Strother did very well in Moscow and Romania. The chair thanked Dave Juszczyk and Ron Brant for their work on gathering input for potential changes to the FIG Code. George Beckstead is currently meeting with the men's techIlical committee on various issues.

Jamie Natalie announced his retirement. Yoichi expressed thanks for his contributions to our team and wished him the best of luck in the future.

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Tim Daggett reviewed the Vice-Chair for Men position. Daggett served eight years in this position. He recommends a person with political savvy and a view of the big picture. This person should also be assertive and not afraid to voice an opinion. It can sometimes require a lot of time, especially if there is a major issue being addressed by the board. You must be able to work closely w ith other Executive Committee members and be able to garner their support. Tim Daggett recommends that all potential candidates call him to get a briefing before pursuing the position.

Tim Daggett does not have a personal recommendation. There has only been one name proposed for this position so far. Tim Daggett's term ends after the next board meeting in November where elections for his position will take place. Nominations will be taken from the floor, candidates will speak for about five minutes each and discussion will follow. The board votes after this process. The MPC is presently considering all candidates interested in the position of VP for Men. Galimore suggested the formation of a committee to review all of the possible candidates and make a recommendation to the MPC. Galimore feels that MPC support of one candidate will be important in getting whom we want elected at the board meeting. Ron Brant recommended an interview process. The committee agreed and confirmed this being done at the upcoming U.S. Championships. Bill Foster, a past Board Member, echoed the comments of Tim Daggett. After lengthy discussion, it was determined that the entire committee will work on submitting the names of potential candidates. The goal is to get the names down to two primary candidates and have the MPC interview them as early as the u.s. Championships.

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Second: B. Foster PASSED: Unanimous

In a follow up to the request for aTC residency made by Sanjuan Jones, Ron Brant and Vitaly Marinitch, after reviewing the requested video of Sanjuan's training, recommended a special training reques t through the u.s.

Championships. This request will allow Sanjuan an opportunity to train at the aTC until after the u.s. Championships when his progress will be re-evaluated and full resident program status can be considered.

Scott Vetere's petition was based on injury. Kurt Golder spoke on his behalf.

Vetere wants to petition to the U.S. Championships and the World University Games Team. His shoulder injury will prevent him from being able to compete at the qualifier. It was confirmed that he would not compete in the qualifier even if the petition was denied. The MPC requests a doctor's note.

Motion: To accept Sanjuan Jones to the OTC- Colorado Springs with a special training request.

Motion: To accept the petition of Scott Vetere to the U.S. Championships (ONLY) with the stipulation that a doctor's note must be submitted.

Motion: B. Foster Second: K. Golder PASSED: Unanimous

Motion: T. Daggett Second: J. Roethlisberger PASSED: 5 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstention

IV. PETITIONS • Jonathan Plante - to the u.s. Championships (senior division) • Scott Vetere - to the U.s. Championships (senior division) & World University Games

World University Games - Since Jamie Na talie retired from the sport, the two qualified athletes onto the World University Garnes team from the NCAA Championships are now Raj Bhavsar and Cody Moore. It was agreed that petitions onto the World University Games Team should be considered at the Men's GymJam National Qualifier.

• Alexander Artemev - to the u.s. Championships (14-15 division)

Motion: To table this petition until the Men's GymJam National Qualifier.

Jonathan Plante's petition was based on special circumstances. Kurt Golder spoke in his favor. Plante's credentials include 2001 Big Ten Pommel Horse Champion and 22nd AA at U.S. Championships last year. After lengthy discussion, the MPC took no action on the petition and requested additional information. We were reminded that petitions never displace another qualifier.

Motion: B. Foster Second: J. Roethlisberger PASSED: 5 For, 0 Against, 1 Abstention

Motion: The MPC requests more information on the circumstances of Jonathan Plante in order to consider his petition.

Alexander Artemev's petition was based on foreign athlete status. This petition will require USA Gymnastics president and perhaps Executive Committee approval. It is USA Gymnastics' policy that all disciplines have the same requirements concerning eligibility to participate in the u.s. Championships.

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said that he has the potential to help our national team and reminded the committee that this gymnast has resided in the USA for most of his life. He also told the committee that, based on information he received from the FIG Athletes Council web site, Artemev is now completely eligible for the FIG to approve his representation of the USA in imy international event through the World Championships.

Motion: To permit Alexander Artemev to participate in the U.S. Championships and allow him the opportunity to make the USA Jr. National Team unranked. No displacement of USA gymnasts will occur.

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Galirnore confirmed that it was USA Gymnastics' intention to use the AAI new vault table at the Men's GymJam National Qualifier.

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Kurt Golder presented Cody Moore's request to participate in the next Senior National Team camp. He is not yet a Sr. National Team member even though he has qualified for the World University Garnes. There was lengthy discussion regarding the cost of him attending the camp. Ron Galimore will check the budget.

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Yoichi Tom ita Tim Daggett Steve Butcher George Beckstead Kurt Golder Bill Foster Mihai Bagiu John Roethlisberger Butch Zunich Ron Brant Dennis Mcintyre Ron Galirnore

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The chair reviewed the process for selecting judges to the Qualifier & u.s. Gyrrmastics Championships. He thanked everyone involved in determining the final list.

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Scott Vetere has presented a doctor 's note to finalize his petition to the Gymnastics Championships.

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Jonathan Plante - the MPC requested more information on his petition. The new information confirmed that his situation was a unique case. His past competition history was also taken into account.

Motion to approve Jonathan Plante's petitions to the 2001 U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

change their selection procedures for the 2001 World Championships based on the FIG change of the Team Final format. The MPC does not feel the need to react to this immediately. The MPC will solicit more info after World Championships.

Motion to adjourn.

Motion: J. Roethlisberger Second: B. Foster PASSED: Unanimous

Call adjourned at 9:45 a.lII .

Respectfully sublllitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

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Motion: K. Golder Second: T. Daggett PASSED: Unanimous

June 18, 2001 Meeting called to order at 10:10 a.m . (MT) by Chair, Yoichi TOlllita.

Jason Gatson - Injury petition to the U.S. Gymnastics Championships.

A few comments were made in favor of this request.

Motion to approve the injury petition of Jason Gatson to the 2001 U.S. Gymnastics Championships Motion: T. Daggett Second: B. Foster PASSED: Unanimous Guillermo Alvarez - Injury petition to the senior division of the Gymnastics Championships.

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It was pointed out that his placement at the 2001 Winter Cup did not demonstrate a past history at the senior level sufficient enough for the MPC to approve his petition.

No motion to approve this petition was made.

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Members Presel1 t: Yoichi Tomita Tim Daggett Steve Butcher George Beckstead Kurt Golder Bill Foster Mihai Bagiu John Roethlisberger Butch Zunich Ron Brant Dermis McIntyre Ron Galimore

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

III. FOREIGN ATHLETE INVOLVEMENT TIm Daggett spoke about the USAG Executive Committee's (EC) stance on this issue.

The Executive Committee has a policy that a non-citizen cannot have a position on our national team. The EC also will not permit a foreign athlete to compete in our national championships. This policy prevents any American citizens from being displaced in the results. The FIG now requires citizenship in order to represent any country internationally.

Alexander Artemev's petition to the u.s. Gymnastics Championships needed to be reviewed because of this policy. The MPC will permit Artemev to compete, exhibition only, due to the policy of the Executive Committee.

TIm Daggett spoke again about finding the right person for our VP for Men's position.

B. Zunich joined call.

IV. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES TEAM SELECTION Kurt Golder made suggestions as to the determination of the three final positions for this team.

The other members of the MPC do not want to limit the criteria at this time.

There was lengthy conversation regarding how the scoring information should be gathered. The MPC has a goal reaching the highest team score. Obviously rank order will be considered in any selections.

C. Beckstead joined call.

Dave Juszczyk has volunteered to run a computer-scoring program to help gather information to consider for the World University Games team selection.

The MPC supports Juszczyk 's efforts to produce this program.

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2002 MEN'S PROGRAM BUDGET

Senior Men's Program Director, Ron Galimore, presented an overview of the 2002 men's program proposed budget that the MPC members were given to review prior to the call. The final budget provided that the program will be based on guaranteed income for USA Gymnastics in the year 2002. We are being asked to prioritize items in the budget in the event additional funds become available to the men's program later in the year through additional sponsor dollars.

The final budget will be approved at the November Board meeting. Ron Galimore requested input from the committee, mentioned that we needed to set some priorities and that he needed to submit the proposed budget to Bob tomorrow.

Galimore then walked us through the budgeting timeline, process, and provided a detailed review of each item. He covered items in his review such as domestic events, camps, international competitions, athlete/ coach support, and several other items.

There were questions by the MPC members and some lengthy conversation.

Committee members will provide Ron Galimore with more input throughout the budget process.

III. ANNOUNCEMENTS MADE 1. A USOC grant has been approved for a USA-China junior national team exchange at our training camp in October. There may be a competition in conjunction with the camp.

2. Senior Elite clinician program will continue.

T. Daggett left call.

3. The Pacific Alliance Championships in 2002 will feature a team of combined juniors and seniors and will be held in Canada.

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Meetillg Adjourned at 10:55 a.lII. (MT) Respectfully submitted by Steve Blitcilel; MPC Secretary

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The following deductions have changed to align with the new deductions for Optionals in the 2001 FIG Code and 2001 fO Technical Handbook:

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GENERAL FAULTS & PENALTIES

stack. A line of tape must be placed across the width of the landing surface, at a distance of 32 inches from the front edge of the top skill cushion. The far edge of the tape must be placed at 32 inches.

Repulsion from the hands is not required; however, if there is repulsion resulting in the gymnast landing feet first, she must return to a straight lying position on her back to receive no penalty. Two vaults are allowed, with the best score to count.

The following deductions will be used for the Level 4 Vault: 1. Run and Board Contact Failure to accelerate during the run Up to 0.30 Failure to maintain horizontal running Up to 0.30 speed to the board Excessive forward lean of the body upon board contact Up to 0.30

EXECUTION UNEVEN BARS, BEAM & FLOOR:

Bent arms or legs Leg separation Delete "Lack of lightness - Up to 0.10"

Up to 0.30 Up to 0.20

UNEVEN BARS:

Touch or brush on apparatus or mat with foot (feet) contrary to technique Hit on apparatus with foot (feet) contrary to technique Hit on mat with foot (feet) contrary to technique Hit mat with full weight on feet Using supplementary support to regain position

Up to 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.50 0.30

BALANCE BEAM & FLOOR EXERCISE:

Insufficient Split

Up to 0.20

RHYTHM Lack of continuity (tempo) between elements in a directly connected series

Up to 0.10

LANDING Slight hop or small adjustment of feet Extra arm swings upon landing Very large hop or jump

Up to 0.10 Up to 0.10 0.20

DEDUCTIONS TAKEN FROM THE AVERAGE BY THE CHIEF JUDGE Failure to begin exercise within 30 seconds after being signaled by Chief Judge 0.20 Failure to observe specified warm-up time 0.20 Lack of presentation by gymnast before and / or after exercise Maximum 0.20 Gymnast starts exercise before signal is given 0.50 (Gymnast should be asked to stop & repeat the routine immediately.

Deduct from score of repeated routine)

II. VAULT Effective august 1, 2001: Level 4 vault - 10.0 start value jump from board to handstand on stacked mat & fall to straight lying position on the back.

Equipment Specifications: Manufactured skill cushions and / or resi-pit (minimum of 5 feet wide by 10 feet long) must be stacked to a minimum of 32, 40, or 48 inches in height. An additional mat (minimum of 4 inches) must be placed on the floor behind the mat

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2. Pre-Flight Phase Failure to maintain a straight body position from board to mat stack Pike Up to 0.50 Arch Up to 0.30 Legs bent Up to 0.30 Legs separated Up to 0.30 Foot form Up to 0.20 3. Support Phase

Failure to maintain a straight body position in support Pike Up to 0.50 Arch Up to 0.30 Arms bent Up to 1.00 Legs bent Up to 0.30 Legs separated Up to 0.30 Foot form Up to 0.20 Shoulder and head alignment Up to 0.50 Performed a headspring (head touching mat) 2.00 Failure to achieve a handstand position (through vertical) Up to 2.00 Contacting the mat stack with the hands after vertical Up to 1.00 Contact at from 1° to 45° past vertical Up to 0.50 Contact at from 46° to 89° past vertical 0.55 - 1.00 Failure to contact mat with both hands 3.00 (performs a front layout or touch with only one hand) Failure to place hands in the prescribed landing zone (between edge of mat and the tape line.) If hands land beyond the tape line, deduct 0.50 Additional hand placements (taking steps on hands) Up to 0.30

4. Post-flight and Landing Phase Failure to maintain straight body position from support to back lying position Up to 0.50 Pike Up to 0.30 Arch Up to 0.30 Legs bent Up to 0.30 Legs separated Up to 0.20 Foot form Failure to finish in a straight lying position on the back Up to 1.00 VOID Performs incorrect vault 5. General Deductions

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LEVEL S & 6 HANDSPRING VAULT Changes in deductions, effective August 1, 2001 Landing Phase: Slight hop or small adjustment of feet Extra arm swings to maintain balance Body posture fault Additional trunk movements to maintain balance Very large hop or jump General: Legs separated (each phase)

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LEVELS BARS Element #9 First Counterswing - change in amplitude requirement and deductions: Hips not at a minimum of 30° below level of HB: 31 ° to 45° below height of high bar 0.05 - 0.10 46° to 60° below height of high bar 0.15 - 0.20 61 ° to 75° below height of high bar 0.25 - 0.30 76° or more below height of high bar 0.35 - 0.40 Element # 11- Second Counters wing will retain the current amplitude requirement of 15° below the level of the high bar (with a slight modification in deductions): Hips not at a minimum of 15° below the level of the high bar 16° to 30° below height of high bar 0.05 - 0.10 31 ° to 45° below height of high bar 0.15 - 0.20 46° to 60° below height of high bar 0.25 - 0.30 61 ° to 75° below height of high bar 0.35 - 0.40 76° or more below height of high bar 0.45 - 0.60 LEVEL 6 BARS Element # 10 First Counterswing - change in amplitude requirement and deductions: Hips not at a minimum of 15° below the level of the high bar (same as 2nd Counterswing in LevelS) 0.05 - 0.10 16° to 30° below height of high bar 0.15 - 0.20 31° to 45° below height of high bar 0.25 - 0.30 46° to 60° below height of high bar 0.35 - 0.40 61 ° to 75° below height of high bar 0.45 - 0.60 76° or more below height of high bar Element #12 Second Counterswing will retain the current amplitude requirement of hips at the level of the high bar (with a slight modification in deductions): 0.05 0.15 0.25 0.35 0.45 -

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LEVEL S & 6 STRAIGHT LEG LEAPS Element #8 has been changed to ONE STRAIGHT LEG LEAP (90°LevelS; 120°-Level 6) worth 0.80.

Change the text to read "Step Left, Right, then take a long quick step forward onto the Left foot. Following the description of the landing of the first LEAp, delete the description of the second leap, and skip ahead to "Swing the stretched Left leg forward-upward to horizontal or above as Right leg extends in releve.

Change the penalties for the Leap by deleting the word "each".

LEVEL 6 BACK WALKOVER Element # 4 will now be followed by a STRAIGHT JUMP (0.40 value).

The connection from the Back Walkover into the Straight Jump will be the same as described previously for the Cartwheel to Straight jump.

Following the landing of the Straight Jump, extend both legs to stand "in releve." Then continue with original text for the 90° pivot turn.

Element # 10 Cartwheel 1 / 4 turn to step down, Straight Jump has been deleted. Following the Squat Turn and small jumps (#9), change the text as follows: "Extend the legs to a releve stand, with the heel of the Right foot against the front of the Left foot.

Arms: Left arm lifts forward-upward to crown; Right arm moves from high to crown.

Then return to the original text for #11 Pivots turns, starting with the second paragraph (Execute a quick 180° Pivot Turn ... )

FLOOR EXERCISE New music will be available only on Compact Disc by late July. It will include the music from 1997 as well as music with verbal cues for both.

Gymnasts may use the old or new version.

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Level 6 Dismount: On the Penalties for Level 6 Bars (page 166), the Insufficient height of hips at point of release deduction of 0.60 should reflect the same angles and deductions as Element #12 (Second Counterswing - to height of high bar).

LEVEL 6 CASTS AND CLEAR HIP CIRCLE AMPLITUDE REQUIREMENTS The casts and the clear hip circle must now be executed to a minimum of 15° above horizontal.

Insufficient amplitude of Casts and Clear hip circle deductions are changed to:

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IV. BALANCE BEAM Up Up Up Up

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Hips not at height of high bar: 1° to 15° below height of high bar 16° to 30° below height of high bar 31 ° to 45° below height of high bar 46° to 60° below height of high bar 61° to 75° below height of high bar 76° or more below height of high bar

Cast from 1° to 14° above horizontal Cast to horizontal Cast 1° to 15° below horizontal Cast to more than 15° below horizontal

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WOMEN'S ADMINISTRATIVE COMMITTEE MEETING June 16, 2001 Virginin Beach, VA

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Motion Rizzo Second Sumpter PASSED

ROLL CALL:

Meeting was called to order at 9 a.m. by Jan Greenhawk, Chairman.

Present Robbie Sumpter Ruth Sandoz Cori Rizzo Jim Schlott Kathy Shuffiin, (Coming late) Kathy Ostberg Lynn Perrott Debby Kornegay Gary Anderson Kathy Kelly (Saturday night & Sunday)

"In the case of a tie in Regional Positions in a run off election or in an election with only two candidates, the respective National Committee Chairman will vote to break the tie.

Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII NECC WPD

Opening remarks: Role of the Women's Program committee is changing. It is felt that this will be to our benefit. Tom Koll has taken a very active role as the Vice Chairman for Women. His primary role is to represent the Women's Program. The Women's Program volunteers are united in their representation to the Board of Directors.

II. FINANCIAL REPORTING: There will be review session at the State Chairmen's workshop for financial reporting for anyone having difficulty.

III. REGIONAL REPORTS: The regions presented reports on their activities (camps, congresses, clinics, etc).

IV. NECC: GARY ANDERSON:

All ballots will be made verifiable by USA Gymnastics Professional numbers. Only valid ballots will be counted.

Motion Schlott Second Ostberg PASSED Clarification to the Operating Code: All closed committee meetings should follow the regional guidelines listed (pg 11).

All other corrections were given to Kathy Kelly.

VIII. RULES AND POLICIES Committee reviewed the R & P and made corrections. After Kathy Kelly arrived, the procedure for completing the revisions to the R & P was explained, with deadline established as August l.

The issue of coaches' attire was discussed as an increasing problem.

They are representatives of the sport and should dress accordingly at all times.

Recommendation to delete "comfortably for safe spotting" to "Dress in appropriate gymnastics attire which reflects the best image of the sport."

Motion Kornegay Second Shufflin PASSED

Encourage proper dress. Must wear shoes, no hats, Dress code at training camp currently reads no jeans, no flip-flops, no tank tops, etc. (This can be noted on the sanction-with a possible flat fee for all violations ).

Gary reported on the activities of the National Elite Committee.

Recommendation to change the amount of fines for violations of the Rules and Policies to $20.00 - $500.00.

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Motion Ostberg Second Perrott PASSED

JUDGES' COMPENSATION

The committee discussed the present contract and gave suggestions to Kathy Kelly to submit to Bob Colarossi.

VI. REGIONAL CHAIRMAN HANDBOOK The committee will create a Regional Chairman's handbook to assure that all incoming RACe's are aware of policies and procedures.

Recommendation to change the entry fee for Level 9 EastlWest and JO Nationals to $100.00.

Motion Perrott Second Ostberg PASSED Recommendation to accept the other changes/corrections to the

VII. OPERATING CODE

Rilles and Policies.

The committee reviewed the Operating Code and discussed the election process and made the following recommendations to the Women's Program Committee for changes to that section of the Operating Code.

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The commjttee requested to remove the Meet Director Guidelines from the Rules and Policies and put it on the USAG website.

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IX. TOPS REPORT Gary updated the committee on the purpose and activities of the Talent Opportunity Program (TOP).

X. MEMBERSHIP Kathy Feldmann, via phone, updated the committee on changes in membership. She presented the committee with information regarding "Fasts tats" and requested their input.

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The Women' Program Summit will immediately follow.

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ADDITIONAL ACTION TAKEN BY THE COMMITTEE: Recommendation that all the National level athletes be allowed the option of using the old horse or the new table at the Gymnastics Festival.

Jan thanked the committee for its continued contributions and dedication to the program.

Meeting adjourned at 11 a.m. Sunday.

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Members Present: Andrea Schmid Brooke Bushnell Efrossina Anguelova Vanessa Vanderpluym Maureen Broderick Suzie DiTullio Michelle Larson Jan Exner

Rhythmic Vice Chair Coaches Rep. Coaches Rep. Athlete Rep. Tech. Chair JOPC Chair Member Rep. (non-voting) Program Director (non-voting)

II. RECONSTRUCTION OF RHYTHMIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE The present composition of the rhythmic program committee is out of compliance with the Amateur Sports Act which requires 20% of the votes on any committee be represented by athletes. In order to accomplish this requirement the program committee will be reduced to five voting members.

The committee will be composed of the following members:

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The judge representative must be a brevet judge with a minimum of one international judging assignment and will be elected by all brevet judges in the Fall of even numbered years (2-year term). *The judge representative must be certified in the J.O. program.

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The JOPC representative will be the chair of the JOPC committee (2year term).

Motion that due to the committee modification in the year 2001 (odd numbered year), the committee shall appoint a qualified judges representative to serve on the committee until the Fall of 2002.

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Motion that the judges selection committee will be composed of: • • •

Rhythmic Vice-Chair National Team Coordinator RPC Judge Representative Rhythmic Program Director (non-voting)

This committee will be responsible for recommending the selection of USA Gymnastics certified judges to serve on judging panels for USA Gymnastics Championships qualifying events, USA Gymnastics National Championships, USA Olympic Committee events and Rhythmic International Competitions to the RPc. Motion: S. DiTullio Second: V.Vanderpluym PASSED: Unanimously

T&T JUNIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE June 10, 2001, San Antonio, TX Meeting was called to order at 8 p.m.

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Double-Mini Representative Tumbling Representative J.O. Program Committee Chair Trampoline Representative (Arrived at 9 p.m.)

ShaunHines Larry Gleason John Reeves Rich Trimboli

Others present: Megan Gearhart Ann Sims Erin Maguire

Program Committee Chair Program Director (Arrived at 8:30 p.m.)

Athlete Representative

II. COMMITTEE GOALS There was a discussion about Committee goals and review of

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objectives set forth by the Program Committee. The Committee anticipates no major changes to the J.O. Program this quad (20012004).

the 2002 Nationals. Each Region will field a team of Level 10 Regional Champions. The first place Level 10 finishers (both male and female) in each age group on Trampoline, Double Mini and Tumbling will be on this team. [No Synchrol

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Example: 5 male TR, 5 female TR, 5 male DM, 5 female DM, 5 male TU, and 5 female TU.

A motion was made to require two eligibility meets and two qualifiers to the National Championships. The first qualifier must be the State Championships. The second must be the Regional Championships. Levels 5-10 are eligible to qualify. This system will remain in place through the 2004 Nationals.

NOTE: Athletes are not required to compete at Regional Championships they qualifiJ to Nationals at the State Championships.

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Each team will receive matching uniforms and warm-ups at Nationals through the Program's sponsorship through Elite Sportswear.

Personal coaches will receive matching shirts. The competition will be held at Nationals after the Level 10 individual competition.

Competition will follow Finals rules with winning teams to be determined by adding all athlete scores (per event) together.

Example: TR female championship team, TR male championship team, etc.

Motion: J. Reeves Second: L. Gleason PASSED Even though it is not currently required, the Committee strongly recommends participation in the Regional Championships.

It was recommended to the Program Committee / Technical Committee that the panels for qualifiers be set by the Regional Technical Representative.

The Committee feels that the J.O. Program should find a fun and exciting way to give team awards and build regional unity.

Motion: J. Reeves Second: E. Maguire PASSED

V. COACHING COURSES There was a discussion of updating Levels I & II coaching courses.

John Reeves will lead the updating of the Level I course. Larry Gleason will assist with video and lead the updating of the Level II course.

Meeting adjourned at 9:50 p.m.

IV. REGIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS A motion was made to institute Regional Team Championships at

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ALABAMA Event Name -Festival of Sters Event Site - 6100 Brewbaker Blvd.; Montgomery, AL36116 Start Dote - 9/22/ 2001 Club Name - United Gymstars & Cheer, Inc. 6100 Brewbaker Blvd.; Montgomery, AL 36116 Phone· 334/ 284-2244 Fax -334/ 284-3807 Levels - W4·6 Event Name· Invitational Event Event Site - 6100 Brewbaker Blvd.; Montgomery, AL 36116 Start Date - 2/ 16/2002 Club Name - United Gymstars & Cheer, Inc. 6100 Brewbaker Blvd.; Montgomery, AL 36116 Phone - 334/ 284-2244 Fax -334/284-3B07 Levels - W7-10

CALIFORNIA Event Name - Byers Gymnastics Invitational Event Site - CSU Sacramento; 6000 J St; Sacramento, CA 95B23 Start Date - 3/ 9/2002 Club Name - Byers Gymnastics Center 29 Massie Court; Sacramento, CA 95823 Phone - 916/423-3040 Fax - 916/689-8729 Levels - W5-10 Event Name -For West Invitational Event Site -4883 Davenport Place; Fremont, CA 94538 Start Date - 9/29/2001 Club Name - Cal West Gymnastics 4883 Davenport Place; Fremont, CA 94538 Phone - 510/651 -5870 Fax -510/651 -1264 Levels - W5·6 Event Name - For West Invitational Event Site -4883 Davenport Place; Fremont, CA 94538 Start Date - 1/19/2002 Club Name -Cal West Gymnastics 4883 Davenport Place; Fremont, CA 94538 Phone - 510/651 -5870 Fox - 510/651 -1264 Levels - W7-Elite Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Start Date - 9/ 23/ 2001 Club Name - Golden Bear Gymnostics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/642-0792 Fax - 510/ 642-8339 Levels - W4-6

Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Start Date - 10/ 20/2001 Club Nome - Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/642-0792 Fax - 51 0/ 642·8339 Levels - W4·6 Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Start Date - 1/26/2002 Club Name - Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/ 642-0792 Fax - 510/642-8339 Levels- W4-10 Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Start Date - 2/ 17/ 2002 Club Name· Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/642·0792 Fax - 51 0/642-8339 Levels - W4-6 Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Start Date - 3/9/2002 Club Name - Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/ 642·0792 Fax - 510/642-8339 Levels - W4-6 Event Name - Golden Bear Invitational Event Site - 25 Sports Lane; 8erkeley, CA 94720 Start Date -4/20/2002 Club Name - Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy 25 Sports Lane; Berkeley, CA 94720 Phone - 510/642-0792 Fax - 510/642-8339 Levels - W4-6 Event Name - Harvest Cup Event Site -434 Payran Street; Petaluma, CA 94952 Start Date - 9/30/2001 Club Name - Redwood Empire Gymnastics 434 Payran Street; Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone -707/763-5010 Fax -707/763-5542 Levels - W5-6 Event Name· Out of this World Invite Event Site -434 Payran Street; Petaluma, CA 94952 Start Date - 2/3/2002 Club Name - Redwood Empire Gymnastics

434 Payran Street; Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone -707/ 763-5010 Fax -707/763·5542 Levels - W5-9 Event Name - River City Classic Invitational Event Site - CSU Sacramento; 6000 J Street; Sacramento, CA 95823 Start Date - 9/22/2001 Club Name - Byers Gymnastics Center 29 Massie Court; Sacramento, CA 95823 Phone - 916/423-3040 Fax - 916/689-8729 Levels - W5-6 Event Name · Sock Hop Invitational Event Site - 2411-J Old Crow Canyon Road; San Ramon, CA 94583 Start Date - 10/ 1/ 2001 Club Name - Diablo Gymnastics School 2411 -J Old CrowCanyon Road; San Ramon, CA 94583 Phone - 925/ B20-6885 Fax - 925/ 820-938B Levels - W5·6

Fax -727/522-2694 Levels - W4-6

LOUISIANA Event Name - Festivals of Flairs Event Site - 1973 Sixth Street; Mandeville, LA 70471 Start Date - 1/ 11/2002 Club Name - North Shore Gymnastics 1973 Sixth Street; Mandeville, LA 70471 Phone - 504/ 624-8310 Fax· 504/ 624-8346 Levels - Wprep. Opt. Level2-Elite

MAINE Event Name -American Flyers Cup Event Site -20 Terminal Street; Westbrook, ME 04092 Start Date - 1/25/ 2002 Club Name - Maine Academy Of Gymnastics 20 Terminal Street; Westbrook, ME 04092 Phone - 207/856-0232 Fax - 207/ 854-4392 Levels - W5-10

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Event Name -Circus Day Invitational Event Site - 9245 N. Palafox Street; Pensacola, FL 32534 Start Date - 1/26/ 2002 Club Name -The Flip Factory 9245 N. Palafox Street; Pensacola, FL 32534 Phone - 850/ 969-9111 Levels - W2·10

Event Name - Reach for the Star Compulsory Event Site - 3370 SChurch Street; Burlington, NC 27215 Start Date -9/ 22/ 2001 Club Name - Kidsport Gymnastic Academy 3370 SChurch Street; Burlington, NC 27215 Phone - 336/ 538·0073 Fax - 336/586-0755 Levels - W4-6

Event Name - Fall Festival 2001 Event Site· 200 Hatteras Ave; Clermont, FL 34711 Start Date - 9/29/2001 Club Name - Brandy Johnson's Gymnastics 200 Hatteras Ave; Clermont, FL 34711 Phone - 352/241-9300 Fax - 352/241·9246 Levels - W4-6 Event Name -Judge's Cup Event Site · Lightning City Gym; 1421 4 NNebraska Ave; Tampa, FL 33613 Start Date · 8/ 25/2001 Club Name· Horizon Gymnastics Academy 285 Adalia Terrace; Port Charlotte, FL 33953 Phone - 941/627-5342 Fax - 941/627·3907 Levels - W3-6 Event Nome -Tampa Bay Turners Invitational Event Site - 3070 44th Avenue North; St. Petersburg, FL 33714-3806 Start Date - 11/3/2001 Club Name -Tampa 8ay Turners Gymnastics 3070 44th Avenue North; St. Petersburg, FL 33714·3806 Phone - 727/522-2867

NEVADA Event Name - Go for It Classic Event Site - UNLV-McDermott Center; 4505 Maryland Pkwy; Las Vegas, NV 89154 Start Date - 2/1/2002 dub Name - Go For It USA 4310 Losee Road Suite 2; North Las Vegas, NV 89030 Phone - 702/658-9003 Fax -702/658-0598 Levels - W4-Elite Event Name - Go for It Classic Event Site - UN LV-McDermott Center; 4505 Maryland Pkwy; Las Vegas, NV 89154 Start Dote - 2/ 1/2002 Club Nome -Go For It USA 431 0 Losee Road Suite 2; North Los Vegas, NV 89030 Phone -702/658-9003 Fax -702/658-0598 Class - M7-Elite

NEW YORK Event Name - New York State Coaches Classic Event Site - 6796 Northern Blvd; E

Syracuse, NY 13057 Start Date - 3/2/2002 Club Name - Gym Connection 2 6796 Northern Blvd; ESyracuse, NY 13057 Phone - 315/437-4677 Fax - 315/ 43],4678 Levels - W4-10

OHIO Event Name -The Cup Event Site - Cincinnati Convention Clr; 525 Elm St; Cincinnati, OH 45202 Start Date - 12/ 14/ 2001 Club Name - Gymnastics Training Center of Ohio, lne.

500 Conover Drive; Franklin, OH 45005 Phone -513/746·2213 Fax -513/746·6443 Levels- W4-10

TEXAS Event Name - Rising Stars 2001 Event Site - 1937 W. Parker Road; Plano, TX 75023 Start Date - 8/25/2001 Club Name -World Olympic Gymnastics Academy 1937 W. Parker Road; Plano, TX 75023 Phone - 972/985-9292 Fox - 972/964·8209 Levels - W4-6

WISCONSIN Event Name - Great Midwest Challenge Event Site - USCellular One Arena; 400 WWisconsin Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53203 Start Date - 1/26/ 2002 Club Name - MAnd MGymnastics PO Bodl 0474; 16760 WVictor Rd; New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone - 262/789-6885 Fax - 262/789-7442 Levels - W4-10 Event Name - Great Midwest Challenge Event Site - US Cellular One Arena; 400 WWisconsin Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53203 Start Date - 1/26/2002 Club Name - MAnd MGymnastics PO 80x 510474; 16760 WVictor Rd; New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone - 262/789-6885 Fax - 262/789-7442 Levels- R5-10 and GROUP Event Name - Great Midwest Challenge Event Site - US Cellular One Arena; 400 WWisconsin Ave; Milwaukee, WI 53203 Start Date - 1/26/2002 Club Name - MAnd MGymnastics POBox 510474; 16760 WVictor Rd; New Berlin, WI 53151 Phone - 262/789-6885 Fax - 262/789-7442 Class - M7-1

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POSITION AVAILABLE COACHES NEEDED. Eastern National Academy is looking for coaches in Pompton plains and Paramus, NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschool and General program, Team coaches qualified in all levels of development. ENA is in a perfect location for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains. First Aid/Safety Certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience.

Contact Rich at 973-835-1665, fox resume to 973-835-6225, or e-mail us at ENA@ENAGYM.COM. Eastern Notional Academy, 210 West Parkway, Unit #8, Pompton Plains, NJ 07444.

HTTP://WWW.ENAGYM.COM INSlRuaORS/COACHES. Paragon Gymnastics of Norwood (Bergen County), NJ is looking for Instructors and Coaches, P/T-

F/T Weekdays/weekends/evenings.

Requirements: Positive attitude, responsible, reliable, love of children.

Positions available for pre-school through intermediate level instruction.

Competitive Team Coach Levels 5-10.

Company sponsored certifications (Safety, CPR, First Aid) Full benefits/paid vocation & sick days, company matched retirement plan. Will train. Salary commensurate with experience. NEW facility, state-of-the-art, approx. 11,000 sq. ft. Located in the NY/NJ Metropolitan area, easily accessible from all major highways. Contact Dot: 201 -767-6921 or fax resume to 201-767-6693 or email:susan@paragongym.com.

49 Walnut Street, Suite 4, Norwood, NJ 07648. www.paragongym.com.

WORLD CUP GYMNASTICS is looking for a qualified Athletic Coach to assist boys' Program Director in all aspects of operation of gym program, incl.

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classes & workouts; organize team training; schedule competitions; hire & train stoff; two yrs. Exp. Req'd. Full time, 40 hrs/wk. World Cup Gymnastics, 170 Hunts Lone, Chappaqua, NY 10514, phone: 914-238-4967 ext. 23 Mary; fox: 914-238-3568; e-mail: xcupx@aol.com TEAM COACHES/CLASS INSTRUaORS. Compulsory coach for women's program, team coach for boy's program and experienced instructors for recreational and tumbling classes. Immediate openings for port/full time. Competitive salary and benefits. SIGN UP BONUS. New state of the art facility currently under construction. Call TIm Madore, New England Gymnastics Training Center, Hudson, NH, 603-880-8482, fox 603880-1800, e-mail negtc@aol.com. Visit our website www.negtc.com TEAM COACH(ES)/CLASS INSTRUaORS. All-Star Gymnastics is seeking dedicated, experienced instructors and coaches that enjoy working with children. Part/full

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time positions are available for preschool & recreational teachers and for team coaches (levels 4-10). Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please fax resume or call: Tom Bonacci @ All-Star Gymnastics Center, 5 Kidder Rd., Chelmsford, MA 01 824 - fox: (978)2567779, phone: (978)256-7766.

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVAN IA is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Women's Gymnastics Coach (Intern). The position assists with the coaching and management of the women's gymnastics program during the academic year. Actively participates in coaching and recruitment activities for the program, and assists with alumni relations and general program activities as assigned. Reports to the Head Women's Gymnastics Coach. Bachelor's degree is highly preferred. Previous experience competing and coaching, preferably on the collegiate or elite club level. Must possess ability to motivate ~

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COACH/MANAGER NEEDED. Responsible, reliable, and hardworking person to manage preschool and recreational programs, assist with girl's team (levels 5-8). Paid vacation, medical benefits and retirement plan. Salary based on experience and education. Gym is located in Central North Carolina - great proximity to the mountains or beaches.

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ONE STOP FUN is currently looking for a Preschool Director/Boys Coach/Girls Recreational/Team Coach and a Cheerleading coach. If you are enthusiastic, creative and love to work with children then we are the gym for you. Our company offers competitive salaries, health insurance, 401 K, paid vacations, and opportunities to earn Bonus money. Aside from gymnastics, our facility houses an indoor playground, a dance school and a swimming pool with 5 waterslides. Please contact us at One Stop Fun, Inc., 49 Power Road, Westford, MA 01886, Onestopfun@aol.com 978692-9907 www.onestopfun.com. flYER GYMNASTICS NEEDS HEAD TEAM COORDINATOR for 10,000 square foot gym with 13 beams, 6 bars, 3 vaults, tumble trak, spring floor, inground foam and resi pits. Full time salaried position

with excellent medical, dental, vision, vacation and fully funded retirement plan. located in Kendall county Illinois, one of the USA's fastest growing areas. low cost of living. Resumes to Fox Valley YMCA 3875 Eldamain Rd., Plano, Il 60545. Attention Jennifer. 630-5524100 ext. 228. Application deadline Sept. 1st.

GYMNASTICS INSTRUITOR/DIREGOR NEEDED. Growing recreational program is seeking career-minded, dedicated, enthusiastic individuals to join our team.

Full/part time positions available.

Experience with ages 1-13 a must. Salary & benefits commensurate with qualifications & experience. Please fax resume (203)934-4229 or call Geralyn at The Flip Zone, 59 School Ground Rd., #8, Branford, IT 06405 (203)481-2443.

THE PARKmE NATIONAL GYMNASTICS TRAINING CENTER, IN AllENTOWN, PA., is looking for dedicated and experienced individuals to coach at the Recreational and Compulsory levels. We are also seeking individuals with experience for our Cheerleading and/or Trampoline & Tumbling Programs. Part/Full Time positions are available. Salary and benefits commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please fax your resume to Parkette National Gym 610-433-8948 or e-mail us at PARKETS@Aol.com

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E-Mail: VaughnSoftware@earthlink.net AMEX/MC/VISA GYM FOR SALE: Six year old gym in a beautiful rapidly growing city. located in lush green Clarksville, TN, within 45 minutes of Nashville. Attractive well established facility with approximately 300 students during the winter with GREAT potential for at least 300 more students. Clarksville is the fifth largest city in TN and has approximately 135,000 people and growing rapidly.

Gym is leased and is 6000 sq. ft. Fully staffed with excellent coaches and office manager. Present owner willing to stay on for transition and coaching. Well equipped with all girls equipment and most boys equipment as well as a 40' tumble Trak with foam resi pit. Strong recreational program with Mommy and Me and competitive team levels 3-7.

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Colo. Springs, CO Akita, JPN Maracaibo, VEN Beijing, CHN Brisbane, AUS

SEPTEMBER 2 18-23

Broadcast U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M) NBC Sports Philadelphia, PA Sr. Pan American Championships & Congress (M/W/R) Cancun, MEX

OCTOBER 5-7 17-21 28- Nov. 4 TBD

TOPs National Testing (W) Rhythmic World Championships -Individuals (R) Artistic World Championships (M/W) Sr. National Team Training Camp (TR!TU)

Indianapolis, IN Madrid, ESP Ghent, BEL TBD

J.D. National Championships (W)

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Pontiac American Team Cup (M/W) National Gym Fest & PAGU Invitational Gym Fest (GG) Broadcast- Pontiac American Team Cup (M/W) U.S. Challenge (W) J.~. National Championships, Individual & Group (R) level 9 Championships (R) Rhythmic World Championships - Group (R)

TBD Orlando, Fl NBC Sports TBD TBD TBD TBD, USA

U.S. Classic/National Gymnastics Festival (W) RhythmiC Eastern/Western I (R) Rhythmic Eastern/Western II (R)

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U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/R/TR!TU) USA Gymnastics Notional Congress Broadcast- U.S. Gymnastics Championships (W) Broadcast- U.S. Gymnastics Championships (W)

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JUNE 8-9 21 -23 22-23 TBD TBD TBD TBD

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Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/W) TOPs "B" Training Camp (W) TOP Team Training Camp (W) Senior National Team Camp (M) Broadcast Reese's Gymnastics Cup NBC Sports Four Continents Championships (R)

Houston, TX Houston, TX Houston, TX Colo. Springs, CO Houston, TX Curitiba, BRA

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Visa American Cup (M/W) Broadcast -Visa American Cup (#1 of 2) level 10 State Meets (W) (#2 of 2) level 10 State Meets (W) Rhythmic Challenge (R) TBD

TBD NBC Sports Various Sites Various Sites

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Norman, OK Various Sites TBD TBD Tuscaloosa, AL T8D TBD TBD lisbon, POR Vancouver, B.C. CAN

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Santo Domingo, DOM lisbon, POR Taegu, KOR TBD

Artistic World Championships (M/W) National Congress

Anaheim, CA Anaheim, CA

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Santo dora, CA; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; Region I Congresslimited to first 100; me: MT08262001 CA; Directions: Chere Tamura 408-238-7245; Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-858-7245

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Mukilteo, WA; 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Gymagine Gymnastics; me: KD08262001WA; Instructor: Kelly Doynes 425-513-8700

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Greensboro, NC; 8:30 o.m. ·12:30 p.m.; Pyramids Tumblebees; me: DK08182001 NC; Instructor: Don Keane 336·665-0662

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Spartanburg, SC; 10 a_m_-2 p.m_; Koseev's Gymnastics; me: KB08182991 SC; Directioos: Chris Wilson 864-587-8255; Instructor: Kim Boyd 803-749-2484

Baton Rouge, LA; 2-6 p.m.; c.G.'s Gymnastics, Inc.-limited to 55; me: CG09082001LA; Instructor: Caesar Garcia 225-275-5597 17

North Los Vegas, NV; 2-6 p.m.; Go For It USA; 4310 Losee Rd #2; me: DS08192001 NV; Instructor: Don Spencer 702-658-9003

Ansonia, G; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; Ansonia G Falcons Club; me: LC09172001G; Instructor: liz Cornish 860-620-0510

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Fairfield, OH; 4-8 p.m.; Dncinnati Gymn Academy; me: BF082220010H; Directions: Connie Hudson 513-860-3082; Instructor: Bobbi Montanari-Farhnbach 614-777-9430 '

Laurel, MD; 5-9 p.m.; Fairland Athletic Complex; 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd; erse: JP09222001 MD; Directions: Chip Harr~ 301-953-0030; Instructor. John Perno 410-848-2771

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Meghuen, MA; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Champion Cheer Training Ctr; me: LC09232001 MA; Directions: Tina 978-557-8477; Instructor: liz Cornish 860-620-0510

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Lexington, SC; 5:30-9:30 p.m.; Columbia Gymnastks; me: KB09282001SC; Instructor: Kim Boyd 803-749-2484

Santo Clara, CA; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; Region I Congresslimited to first 100; me: MT08242001CA; Directions: Chere Tamura 408-238-7245; Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-858-7245

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Edison, NJ; 4-9 p.m.; Hendersons Gymnastics; me: CF09292001 NJ; Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973-335-1943

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Starkville, MS; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; Starkville Gymnastks; 101 Miley Dr; me: EC09302001 MS; Directions: Nancy Hawkins or Jennifer Crunk 662-323-0504; Instructor: Ellie Counseller 662-332-3776

OCTOBER 10

GA- To Be Announced - call Chris Colvert 404-687-9911; 6-10 p.m.; Region VIII Congress; me: CCI 01 02001 GA; Instructor: Christine Colvert 404-687-9911

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Hilliard, OH; 1-5 p.m.; Universal Gymnasts, Inc; me: BFI 0212001OH; Bobbi Montanari-Farhnbach 614-777-9430

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COST:

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

• Certification is valid for four years.

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