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Teom Gymn Notionals (GG) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp U.S. Gymnastics Chompionships (M/W/ R/ACRO) Jeff Metzger's 4 'f, Doy Boot Camp Broodcast - U.S. Gymnostics Championships (W) NBC Sports 1 Hour TBD Broadcast - U.S. Gymnostics Chompionships (W) NBC Sports 1 Hour TBD

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Regional JumpStort Testing (TR) Pocatello, 10 World Team Preparation Camp (W) Houston, TX Future Stars Notional Championships/Coaches Workshop (M) Colo. Springs, CO Artistic World Championships (M/W) Debrecen, HUN Jeff Metzger's 4 'f, Day Boot Camp Cincinnati, OH World Cup Final (TR!TU) Hannover, GER International DTB Pokal/World Cup Final Stu"gort, GER

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Los Vegas, NV Milwoukee, WI Milwoukee, WI Cincinnati, OH Milwaukee, WI Milwoukee, WI

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World Teom Selection Comp (W) Houston, TX U.s. Championships & J.D. Nationol Championships (TR!TU) Socromento, CA FIG World Gymnoestrodo (GG) Lisbon, POR Pan Am Team Training Camp (W) Houston, TX

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DECEMBER 6·8 6·8 7·8 7-11 11·15

SuperClinic #4 (TR/TU) Regional JumpStart Testing (TR) World Cup Final (R) Notional TOPs Team Training Camp (W) Nationol TOPs "8" Training Camp (W)

OoIIos, TX OoIIos, TX Dusseldorf, GER Houston, TX Houston, TX

JANUARY 7-15 17 -19 24·26

Notional Team Training Comp (W) Notional Elite Qualifier (W) Notional Elite Qualifier (W)

Houston, TX Dallas, TX Allentown, PA

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Pan American Gomes (M/W/ R) Notional Gymnastics Day World Team Training Camp (W) Broadcast - u.s. Gymnastics Championships (M) NBC Sports 1 1/2 Hour TBD Artistic World Championships (M/W) World University Gomes (M/W/ R) Notional Congress Notional Business Conference Broadcast - Artistic World Championships (M/W) NBC Sports 2:00 - 4:00pm ET Broadcast - Artistic World Championships (M/W) NBC Sports 2:00 - 4:00pm ET

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FEBRUARY 7-8 15-17 28 28 28 - March 3

Winter Cup Challenge (M) Notional Elite Qualifier (W) Notional Podium Meet (W) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp Winter Classic (TR!TU)

Los Vegas, NV Covino, CA Foirfax, VA Fairfax, VA Tampa, FL

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Milwoukee, WI Anaheim, CA Daegu, KOR Anoheim, CA Anaheim, CA Anoheim, CA Anaheim, CA

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Rhythmic World Championships-Individual & Group (R) Budapest, HUN FIG/PAGU Group Gymnostics "Friendship Comp" (GG) Houston, TX

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Visa American Cup (M/W) Broadcast - Viso American Cup Live NBC Sports 4:00 - 6:00pm ET American Classic/ Chollenge (W) Notionol Teom Training Comp (W) Spring Executive Commi"ee/Board of Directors Meeting

Fairfax, VA Fairfox, VA TBD Houston, TX TBD

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World Championships (TR/TU) World Age Group Gomes (TR!TU)

Hannover, GER Hannover, GER

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I·Doy Boot Camp/Business Conference Visa American Cup (M/W)

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Level 9/10 Regionols (W) NCAA Notional Championships (M)

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NCAA Regionols (W) Level 10 Regionols (W) Collegiote Notional Championships (M/W) NCAA Nationol Championships (W) Level 9 Emt/West Championships (W)

Vorious Sites Temple University Philadelphia, PA Vorious Sites Vorious Sites TBD Lincoln, NE Eost - TBD West - Fullerton, CA

MAY 2-4

J.O. Notional Championships (W)

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USA/Belgium Troining/Competition (W) J.D. Notional Championships (M) Notional Team Training Camp (W) U.s. Clossic/ Chollenge (W) Notionol Gym Fest (GG)

Air Force Academy Colo. Springs, CO Houston, TX Savannah, GA Houston, TX TBD Indianapolis, IN

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NCAA Regionals (W) NCAA Notionol Chompionships (W) NCAA Notional Championships (M)

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Level 9 Eost/West Championships (W)

Various Sites Los Angeles, CA University of Illinois Champoign/Urbono TBD

J.D. Notional Championships (M) J.~ . Notional Championships (W)

Son Diego, CA TBD

MAY TBD 1·2

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Matt Rhoton USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE CllAIR: Ron Froehli(h; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoichi TomHo; VICE CHAIR RHYTIlMIC: Andreo S<hmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOlIN~ Paul Purilla; VICE CHAIR SPORTS ACRO: Tanya Case PotIe""n; SECRETARY: Gory Ande""n; TREASURER: Bob Wood; RG EXECUTIVE COMMIlTff: Joy Ashmore, Ron froehli(h. RG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITM George Beckstead; RG TRAMPOLINE ANO TUMBLING TECHNiCAl COMMITTEE: Pot Henderson; RG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE: Jo(kie He; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Steve Butmer, Paul Spadaro; ATHlETE DIRECTORS: lorissa fontaine, John Roethlisberger, Vanessa Vander Piuym, Karl Heger; USOC ATHlETE DlREGOR: Damini(k Miniru«i.

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can remember the energy, the heightened state of awareness, the tension that comes from knowing that this isn't just another day. I remember the random thoughts (/II hope I don't grab my pants on my scissors like I did in workout 3 days ago/' 'Wow, they did a good job decorating this place/' 'Why is Bart eating peanut M&M's between events?/I). Then I remember a more startling realization, ''This one matters." The place was Los Angeles, the time was 1984, and the event was the Olympic Games. What followed those first impressions was a defining moment in USA Gymnastics, as the U.S. teams made history in Southern Peter Vidmar California.

1984 Olympic Gold Medalist Nineteen years later, again in Southern California, a new team of American gymnasts (quite possibly the best this country has ever produced) will enter the arena . They may not have my same bizarre thoughts, but they will know without hesitation, ''This one matters." Next summer, August 16-24, 2003, the World Gymnastics Championships will come to the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim.

The World Gymnastics Championships is the largest and most prestigious gymnastics competition in the world. Based on the number of countries entered, this will be the largest World Championships in history.

Athletes from Russia, Ukraine, Romania, China, Japan, Bulgaria, the United States, and over 60 other nations will meet in Anaheim to compete for the highly coveted title of World Champion . This will also be the 100th Anniversary of this celebrated event. Most importantly, this event will determine the top 12 men's and women's teams and the individual athletes who will qualify for the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Yes, ''This one matters"!

For USA Gymnastics professional and instructor members, coaches, judges, athletes, administrators and club owners, you will have the added convenience of attending the National Congress to be held in conjunction with the 2003 Worlds. As a member of the 2003 World Championships Liaison Committee, I can't begin to tell you how impressed I am with the organization of this event thus far, and with the efforts made to make this event special for members of the gymnastics family, from securing the best seats (order your tickets NOW!L to enjoying all the family friendly attractions in Anaheim. The newly remodeled Anaheim Convention Center will serve as host to Congress, with non-stop shuttle service just 5 minutes to the Arrowhead Pond. The hotel headquarters for the Congress is the luxurious Anaheim Marriott. The Disneyland Resort, and the new Disney's California Adventure theme park will give all of you Easterners (that's anybody living east of the California border) a fun-filled taste of the Golden State.

The 2003 World Gymnastics Championships will be a rare opportunity to see the very best, at their very best in the United States. And you can bet the U.S. Team will be ready. Don't miss it! For more information, visit the World Championships website at www.worlds03.com or go to the USA Gymnastics site at www.usa-gymnastics.org .

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IN COACHING GYMNASTICS HARDWARE & SOFTWARE OPTIONS

by Jeni McNeal, Ph.D., Eastern Washington University Wm A. Sands, Ph.D .. California Lutheran University

In this second of three articles about the use of the new video capture systems in coaching gymnastics, the specifics of hardware and software setup are described.

This description shouLd be considered a "bare bones" listing of what is needed for basic analysis. Systems are becoming more and more sophisticated and options are expanding daily.

As discussed in the previous article in the August 2002 issue of Technique, technology is becoming increasingly important for modern coaching as biomechanical and physioLogicaL testing and monitoring systems are becoming more accessibLe to the common coach. However, many coaches are reluctant to enter this "new age" of coaching, for a multitude of reasons that may include 1) lack of sufficient understanding of the benefits of the technoLogy in coaching their athletes, 2) inadequate knowledge regarding the "nuts and boLts" of the equipment required to perform such anaLyses, and 3) insufficient time to devote to the initial set-up and Learning processes involved in utilizing technology such as motion anaLysis.

Younger coaches just entering the profession often already possess these skills by virtue of their exposure to similar video editing systems in high schooL or in their private homes. What exactLy do you need to have in order to setup a motion analysis system in your gym?

whomever... ), give to the gymnast to review on her home computer, or use as a college recruiting tool. If you want to add voice-overs or verbal comments to videos or CD's, then you will also need a microphone.

VIDEO CAPTURE CARDS A video capture card is a device that grabs pictures from your video camcorder and transforms them into a language that the computer can understand and read. If buying a new laptop, you can request an internal video capture card to be included in your computer. If you do not have a computer with video capture capability already residing within its structure, you can purchase one of many types of external video capture devices. These devices may plug into the PCMCIA (Personal Computer Memory Card International Association - impress your friends with this bit of mumbo-jumbo!), or USB (Universal Serial Bus - Figure 1) ports (i.e., connections) of your computer. Some external card options include OrangeLink (Figure 2) and Dazzle. They range in price from about $69$500. If you are spending more than $150 you probably are spending too much for basic video capture needs.

COMPUTER REQUIREMENTS It used to be that if large amounts of space or high speeds

were needed, (which video files often do), a desktop computer was your best option. However, to day's laptop models are very advanced and are really the only choice for making your system portable anywhere in the gym. I have found most video editing software can be run on Windows 98 OS (operating system) or newer, however some are requiring Windows 2000 or XP. Generally a laptop with an Intel Pentium II or better CPU (Central Processing Unit) will suffice along with 128-256 MB of RAM. Another handy option is a CD-RW, that will allow you to write the video analysis or clip to a CD, which you can then sell/give to mom and pop (or grandma and grandpa or ~1-6-----------------"(

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If you have an internal video capture card, you will have a "video in" port on your laptop. This is where you will insert the cable that links your video camcorder to the computer. An external card will have a similar port along with a cable (included with the device) that will insert into your video camera. Figure 3 shows a complete system including a laptop,

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external video capture card (PCMCIA type), tripod, and digital camcorder.

In choosing a video capture card, internal or external, you will need to be sure that the card and camcorder type are compatible. That is, if you have a digital video camcorder then you will need to be sure the video capture card is designed to capture from a digital camcorder, and vice-versa if you are using an analog camera such as VHS or Hi-8 you'll need an analogtype video capture device.

You will also need to ensure that the video capture card will work with the software you choose (see below).

Finally, video capture cards are often specific to MAC or Pc. Be sure that the device you buy is the correct one for your type of computer.

There are several types of cables that you may see, specific to your camcorder.

Analog systems may have RCA (Figure 4) or s-video plugs (Figure 5), while digital camcorders often use Firewire (also listed as IEEE-1394 or iLink, see Figure 6), but may also have analog plugs as well.

VIDEO CAMCORDERS There are many options for video camcorders. Most gyms probably already have one available that will be sufficient for video capture and motion analysis. The best options are any number of digital video camercorders available ($500$2500+). Digital video cameras (Figure 7) will give you a superior picture to that of conventional camcorders and are (Figure 7)

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often smaller. Other camcorder options include VHS, S-VHS, VHS-C, Hi-8 (Figure 8), and 8-mm camcorders, all of which provide outputs that are analog, rather than digital. The purpose of a capture card is to transform the analog signal into digital language that the computer can read. Hi-8 images are 50% sharper than VHS and 8-mm camcorders and in my opinion offer an image that is nearly indistinguishable from digital. I have conducted many analyses using various analog camcorders and they serve thei r purpose just fine. Whichever camcorder you choose, you will need to ensure that the shutter speed is at least 1/ 1000 of a second. The higher the shutter speed you can use, the better the image quality, however higher shutter speeds require much brighter lighting conditions in the environment. You will also need to purchase a tripod to mount your camera, or have a stable surface upon which to place it. Tripods can be purchased for as little as $20.00 at your local camera store.

SOFTWARE Finally, you need to have some sort of software (computer program) that will take the images from the capture device and allow you to manipulate and analyze them into something meaningful. The software programs allow you to manipulate images, draw on the video to accentuate positions, and even perform simple quantitative measurements such as angles.

Most software options allow you to split the screen and simultaneously show two (or more) different videos, perhaps of different trials of the same gymnast, or an expert gymnast versus a beginner. This is where motion analysis becomes very advantageous to the coach and gymnast. While a coach can use his/her eyes to observe technique errors in performance, the gymnast must rely on the coach's ability to translate what he/she sees to what the gymnast thinks she is doing. The software allows the gymnast to see what the coach sees, and provides a visual image of the technique corrections that are desired.

While there are a multitude of software options available, you will be best advised to purchase a software system that is designed specifically for analyzing sport motions. Listed at the end of this article are the web-sites of several software options specific for analyzing sport motion . If you are considering purchasing a system for your gym, or are simply curious, I encourage you to visit several of these sites. Many have free trial downloads and all display specific hardware requirements compatible with their software. It is important to be sure that your software choice will communicate with your capture device. I highly recommend that whichever software option you choose, that you purchase the recommended video capture card for that software. Software manufacturers test their product with particular capture devices to ensure that they recommend the device that functions the best with their software. At the very least, when purchasing the software inquire as to whether or not your software will be compatible with the device you intend to purchase.

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. ~~il 7irlcase Liz Tricase, 16, is from Itasca, Illinois and trains at Illinois Gymnastics Institute or IGI with her coach Todd Gardiner. Liz is the USA National Vault Champion and one of the most powerful vaulters and tumblers around. She performs two vaults-one is a double twisting Yurchenko and the other, which she learned at a recent training camp, is a Yurchenko 1/2on, layout front half off.

When asked about winning the national vault title at the 2002 Championships, Tricase said, "It was the most amazing thing for me to win vault. I watched those girls on TV as I was growing up and I never thought I would be there. I just loved gymnastics and worked hard. I was just so excited to be a part of it."

Liz finished fifth all-around at the 2002 U.S. Championships and had high hopes of earning a spot on the 2002 World Championships team . Unfortunately, she landed a little low on a triple full dismount on beam at the USA-Mexico

training camp in September and tore her anterior cruciate ligament in her right knee. She had surgery on October 10 to repair the knee.

This setback won't stop Liz! Tricase went through knee surgery several years ago after tearing the ACL in her left knee and, less than a year later, won the all-around title at Level 10 Nationals! ;

..The doctor says I'll be out 4-6 months but the good news is that I'll have two brand new knees," said the optimistic Tricase. My goal is to be back for the 2003 U.S. Championships and the World Championships. I hate sitting on the sidelines."

This great attitude helps separate Liz from others. In fact, she was named 2002 Sportsperson of the Year by her peers at the U.S. Championships. "This was more meaningful to me than winning a medal."

Liz, a junior at Lake Park High School, would like to pursue a career in sports medicine. Her family includes: parents Pino and Sheila and one younger brother, Nick, who plays soccer, basketball and runs track.

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NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY CELEBRATION Thank you to all of the clubs who participated in National Gymnastics Day 2002! From hearing, reading and seeing all the wonderful activities that took place all over the country, it appears the day was a GREAT success.

Also, special thanks go to all of the clubs who hosted a Cartwheel-A-Thon to benefit the Children's Miracle Network.

Your efforts helped raise more than $65,000, even more dollars than last year! Congratulations to all those involved.

Your hard work and dedication will mean a great deal to young patients at Children's Hospitals around the country.

Dolton Wixom from DeVeou's School of Gymnostics in Fishers, Ind., eorned the most money individuolly for the Children's Miracle Network ond won for the second year in 0 row! Dolton, 0 second grader ond 0 Closs VI gymnost raised $730 for the Children's Miracle Network. Dolton wos eoger to retoin his title from lost year ond eorn even more dollars thon ot lost year's Cortwheel-A-Thon.

Thonk you to the following gymnostics schools who porticipoted in the CMN Fundraiser. This list wos token from the entries submitted by Oct. 1, which wos the deodline for submissions.

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A Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Workshop (MELPD) consists of five enlightening hours of preschool teacher education. This workshop is continuing education of the KAT Program.

The overall emphasis of this workshop is to provide instructors with the necessary knowledge to develop preschool gymnastics lesson plans, emphasize developmentally appropriate practices, fundamental skill development, and much more. This

workshop is designed to help instructors meet the needs of the individual students and encourage adoption of lifelong physical activity. Attendance at KAT certification course is highly recommended, but not required to attend a MELPD course.

If there has never been a KAT or MELPD workshop in your area, 2002 is a great time to host a workshop. Any club can host a workshop and it's free. The only things you'll need are an empty room and a TV & VCR. If your workshop has 12 paid participants, your club will receive one free registration.

Member Clubs receive two free registrations.

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The goaL of the Women's LeveL I-IV Skill DeveLop ment CurricuLum is to estabLish a soLid foundation for coaches on gymnastics fundamentaLs . The focu s is to break down the beginning LeveL skills for Junior OLympic LeveLs I-IV. SoLid basics are vitaL to the physicaL Longevity and to the skill proficiency and progression for the gymnasts. It's much easier to "Learn it right" at the beginning rather than trying to "clean it up" Later.

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This is a great course for aLLwomen's artistic gymnastics coaches from novice to club owner. To set up a course, co ntact the co urse instructor nearest you . For a compLete List of instructors or to view more information regarding the course, visit our we b site at www.usa-gymnastics.org.

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At Boot Camp, no other 'system' discussion generates more interest than does the topic of 'Registration Systems: Of course, the first step in designing this or any system 'that works' is to define what 'works' means and to this end I have identified four objectives.

A registration system must: • Have public acceptance: i.e., public perceives you as 'easy to do busi ness with' • Provide for zero receivables • Minimize administrative costs • Work tomorrow as well as today Throughout the three parts I will alternately call attention to objectives #1-3. Objective #4-a registration system must work tomorrow as well as today-will be addressed first and I will start by emphasizing THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS A ONE-SIZE-FITS-ALL REGISTRATION SYSTEM. For example: what works for a small club

may not necessarily work for a large club; what works for a onedimensional club may not necessarily work for a multidimensional club; what works for a highly competitive club may not necessarily work for a purely recreational club; what works in a white collar area may not necessarily work in a blue collar area.

Now that the one-size-fits-all myth is blasted out of the water, it follows that a registration system which works today is not likely to work tomorrow UNLESS WE PLAN FOR IT by factoring in growth plans. In other words, before designing a registration system that works, we must first know what our business is going to look like when it is done.

In preparation for Part 2, next month, may I pose a question to ponder: at the end of the month (or session) does your current Registration System 'make an assumption' that a client is coming back to class next month (or session) or does it assume 'nothing?'

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USA Gymnastics is hosting the 2003 World Championships and Congress in Anaheim, Calif., August 16-24. A number of "special deals" have been produced Anaheim. California¡ August 21-23 for the gymnastics family, which will provide you with the best options on tickets, "Gymnastics Excellence ThroughEducation" travel and Congress.

Here are some questions and answers that may be helpful as you make arrangements to attend events in Anaheim .

TICKETS Q & A Q : Tell me a little about the World Championships ticket options?

PACKAGES Q & A Q : I want to go to Congress and the World Championships, plus I need a hotel room . How do I get the best deal?

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ticket packages are best explained on page 21. The World Championships Tickets are divided into Gold, Silver and Bronze seating arrangements and into two basic packages including All-Session Strip and Championship. The Gold level (lower level seats), can ONLY be purchased via an All-Session Strip ticket, which includes a ticket to every session Aug . 16-24.

The purchase of an All-Session Strip ticket also gives you tickets to watch podium training on Aug. 13-14.

If you're interested in attending the finals competitions only, then the Championship ticket package may be for you . This includes all final sessions from August 19-24. The Championship ticket package can ONLY be purchased in the Silver and/or Bronze sections.

Q : What if I just want to buy tickets to one or two sessions at the World Championships?

A: Single session tickets mayor may not be made available as the event draws near. If you want to be assured of the best seat, at the best price, buy NOW because the lower level (gold level) is already 80% full.

A: National Travel Systems in cooperation with USA Gymnastics has designed some exciting travel packages, including one being offered exclusively for the gymnastics family (see pg. 19) . The only way to get discounted World Championships tickets is to book a package through National Travel Systems.

Q : I want to attend Congress and my co-worker wants to attend Congress and the World Championships. We don't need a hotel or flight. How do you go about this?

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Anaheim Marriott 700 West Convention Way Anaheim, CA 92802 (direcMy across the street from the convention center)

Thursday, August 21Saturday, August 23,2003 • Congress Sessions • Exhibit Hall • Dance Party

Note: Members Club Group discounts will be available.

Application posted on Member Club Only website.

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Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802

CHAMPIONSHIPS PACKAGES * Packages available on a first·come, first·serve basis. Please reserve by March 31, 2003.

AUGUST I 9-24, 2003 5 NIGHTS/6 DAYS • 5 nights at the officiol Congress hotel, the Anaheim Marriott Hotel • Priority access to hospilolity packages when they become available • On site tour staff and hospitality desk • Includes alllllxes

$775.00 per person, based on single occupancy $385.00 per person, based on double occupancy $275.00 per person, based on triple occupancy For additional nights please add 5160.00 per person, per night based on single occupancy and 580.00 per person, per night based on double/triple occupancy.

To register for the 2003 USA Gymnastics National Congress please add $230.00 per member and $350.00 per non-member.

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• Housing in one of the official host hotels • Full American breakfost daily • Transportation to and from the competition • 1 tour or attraction of your choice • On site tour stoff and hospilolity desk • Includes all taxes

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Housing in one of the official host hotels Full American breakfast daily Transportotion to and from the competition 1 tour or attraction of your choice On site tour staff and hospitality desk Includes all taxes

$1,275.00 per person, based on single occupancy $775.00 per person, based on double occupancy $600.00 per person, based on triple occupancy

$1,995.00 per person, based on single occupancy $1,195.00 per person, based on double occupancy $900.00 per person, based on triple occupancy

For additional nights please add 5190.00 per person, per night based on single occupancy and 5110.00 per person, per night based on double/ triple occupancy.

For additional nights please add 5190.00 per person, per night based on single occupancy and 5110.00 per person, per night based on double/ triple occupancy.

To register for the 2003 USA Gymnastics National Congress please add $230.00 per member and $350.00 per non-member.

To register for the 2003 USA Gymnostics National Congress please add $230.00 per member and $350.00 per non-member.

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$250.00 Championship Package, Silver Level

$250.00 Championship Package, Silver Level

$250.00 Championship Package, Silver Level

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$175.00 Championship Package, Bronze Level

$175.00 Championship Package, Bronze Level

$175.00 Championship Package, Bronze Level

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NOTE: DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO PURCHASE TRAVEL PACKAGES.

NOTE: DISCOUNTED TICKETS ARE ONLY AVAILABLE FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO PURCHASE TRAVEL PACKAGES.

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• One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Saturday evening, August 23. (additional Congress Dance Party tickets for spouse/ guests are $35 eoch-availoble at on-site registration) 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 .

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

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Alter July 20th - 50% of registration fee per person canceling.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY To transfer registration to anotJ,er person, the new Congress attendee must also have a Professional or Instructor membership.

Before August 1 - $30 per substitution ON-SITE - $50 per substitution Submit request in writing to USA Gymnastics, Anen tion: Cathy Allen

REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS AFTER AUGUST 31 , 2003 WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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August 16-24, 2003 in conjunction with the USA Gymnastics National Congress

ORDER OPTIONS: 1) Mail form with payment to: 2003 World Championships c/o A rrowhead Pond of A naheim 2695 E. Katella Ave. Anaheim, CA 92806 2) Fax form with payment to: 714-704-2629

For more information, call: 888-8WORLD3 (888-896-7533) Contact Name: Address: _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ City/State/Zip: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ Day Phone: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Evening Phone: Email: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ ALL-SESSION "STRIP" TICKET PACKAGE Includes A ll Competitions-Aug. 16-24, 2003 - 15 Sessions Plus Podium Training

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2004 Nomination Form nduction into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame is the highest honor bestowed to an individual in the gymnastics community. Individuals may be nominated for the consideration of the selection committee in any of three categories: athlete, coach, or contributor. The person submitting the name of the nominee for consideration should read the accompanying criteria and seek to obtain all pertinent information from the individual or the individual's family to accompany the nomination.

Please submit a typed set of information for each person nominated, including the appropriate category for the nominee. Please use the format below for information as requested and include any additional information, articles, and pictures at the end of the requested information.

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Gymnasts may be nominated as on individual or a team. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Aperiod of five years post competition • Has been an Olympic, Pan American, World University Games or World Championships team member • Has been a Notional Champion recognized by the National Governing Body (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has been a National Collegiate Champion Please continue the application with the following information: l. Dote of birth 2. If deceased, dote of death and copy of obituary (if possible). Also, please list family name(s) and address(es).

3. Gymnastics club(s) or school(s) where athlete trained.

Please include the number of years troined and the coach(es) with whom the athlete trained in each program.

4. Athlete's competitive history in chronological order (with dates and titles). Please include the following items: • highlight the outstanding competitive accomplishments of individual • attach complete competitive records, if possible • include information such as notional championships won, listing specific events and/or all-around • list international competitive records, listing any events or all-around championships won • list any honors awarded to the athlete 5. Any additional information about this individual

Coaches may be nominated either as individuals or as members of a coaching partnership. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Has fifteen years experience as a coach • Has been consistently successful in Notional Collegiate Championships • Has coached one or more athletes who have been members of notional teams (international, senior or junior) recognized by the NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has coached Notional or Collegiate Champions • Has coached an NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) recognized international team Please continue the application with the following information: l. Number of years in coaching 2. Coaching positions held (i.e., club(s), collegiate, organization, or school) and what years coached at these locations 3. Gymnasts and coaches (Le., Olympians, national champions, conference champions, elites, outstanding coaches, etc.) developed by nominee 4. Notional Team coaching positions held by nominee (please include dotes) 5. Additional information about the nominee's career in coaching (Le., background as an athlete, honors, publications, contributions to the gymnastics field, records, etc.)

6. list of names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might odd to the information you listed here on behalf of this nominee

Nominations for the Class of 2004 Hall of Fame must be completed and copies sent by June I, 2003, to both of the individuals listed at right.

Nominations received alter that date will not be considered.

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I criteria n order to be conSidered, the following eligibility is used as a gUideline: •

Has a minimum of twenty years of service • Has served significantly on national committees • Holds national and "brevet" credentials as a judge frequently judging at notional and international meets • Invented devises that advance the technical performance of gymnastics elements or promoted a safe gymnastics environment • Has written or contributed to significant gymnastics books, monograms, and articles • Has produced research advancing the sport Please continue the application with the following information: l. list significant ways in which this nominee has contributed to the gymnastics field: • Notional committees (years and offices held) • Regional and state service (years and offices held) • Books or articles published • Development of significant ideas which have benefited the gymnastics community • Judging service and major assignments (Olympic, World Championships, international &/or notional competitions) • Service to the gymnastics community (volunteer contributions not covered above) 2. Was this nominee a competitor in gymnastics? If so, list background, years and results.

3. Was this nominee a gymnastics coach? If so, list years and achievements.

4. list additional information (Le., honors received, gymnastics recognition, etc.).

5. Ust names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might odd to the information listed here on behalf of the nominee.

Kim Clayton USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

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USA GYMNASTICS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD NOMINATION FORM The lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals who have dedicated a lifetime of service to the sport of gymnastics and have mode a considerable impact upon our sport.

this information in typed form along with all nome and address information as requested.

Selected by the Hall of Fame Committee, this recognition will be presented at the Hall of Fame Awards atthe USA Gymnastics Notional Congress, whenever possible.

Since the individuals selected for this award will be responsible for their own transportation and expenses to the Notional Congress to receive the award, the award may be presented at on appropriate function of regional or notional prominence which is located closer to the home of the selected individual.

COACH-list locations and dotes of where coached, level of athletes coached, names of outstanding athletes and major titles won. list coaching contributions through the establishment of regional or notional workshops and clinics; as stoff members of notional level workshops, through presentations at notional meetings; and by writing publications. list membership on major committees, describing the work involved.

There will be no minimum or maximum number of recipients and the award may not be given every year.

Privileges for the recipients will be: • lifetime complimentary membership in USA Gymnastics • recognition in appropriate publicotions and ceremonies as a recipient of the USA Gymnastics lifetime Achievement Award • presentation of the award • complimentary admission to U.S. Gymnastics Championships and other competitions, including the World Team Trials, and the USA Gymnastics Notional Congress In order to be eligible for this award, the follOWing minimum criteria must be met: 1. Minimum of 25 years dedicated to gymnastics 2. His/her service must stand out above the normal person who love gymnastics and has a lifetime of appreciation or ordinary participation 3. This person(s) should have accomplished on involvement at the regional, notional, and/or international levels in one or a combination of the following: coaching, judging, volunteering, and promotion of the sport of gymnastics. It is not necessary to have been a competitor in gymnastics. He/she may have been a competitor and have continued to enhance the sport in multiple ways.

The Hall of Fame Committee has assumed the philosophy that the Hall of Fame will have on emphasis on the accomplished athlete. Coaches and contributors who are inducted will be limited to the few individuals with outstanding and special accomplishments at the very highest level of contribution or coaching. As we have received nominations and credentials for persons who have given a lifetime of meaningful dedication which has greatly influenced the sport of gymnastics through coaching, judging, volunteering, and promotion of the sport, it was felt that prominent notional recognition should be possible through the introduction of the lifetime Achievement Award. Many have contributed to the growth and development which has helped gymnastics in its progress to where we stand today.

The Hall of Fame Committee encourages members of the gymnastics community to give careful consideration for nominations and to communicote with nominees in order to provide the most complete credentials and information possible. Only completed nominations will be considered. The nominations which are submitted will be thoughtfully considered and possibly maintained in a credential notebook for future consideration. Additional information may be requested. Please use the Request for Nomination as your guideline for needed information. Please submit ----------------1(

You should include as much information as possible using the following criteria.

JUDGE-list the total number of years of judging. Include dotes and the number of years at each judging rating held. List dates and major judging assignments. Include contributions mode at state, regional, notional and international levels in teaching, writing and publications, training camps for evaluation of athletes or educotion, and major committees served, including dotes.

VOLUNTEER & PROMOTER-List major volunteer efforts, giving dotes and number of years of participation. List state, regional, and notional offices held, number of years held, including the type of work accomplished. List any other promotional efforts or invented devises that advanced the technical performance of gymnastics, contributed to research, advanced the development of apparatus, or promoted a safe gymnastics environment. List research, articles or books published.

You may, as the nominator, also provide a brief personal account of why you feel that the person who you are nominating is deserving of notional recognition. If the nominee is a post competitor, list major accomplishments of the competitive career giving dotes and specific levels of competition, including any titles won.

Please send a copy of this nomination to each of the individuals below NO LATER THAN JUNE 1, 2003. Nominations received after that dote will not be considered.

Carolyn Bowers, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee 235 Willowood Bowling Green, OH 43402

Kim Clayton, USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

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RHYTHMIC TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING Proposal from JOPC - Intermediate Group to change the routines to 4 identified skills and 2 exchanges and allow optional music (90-120 seconds) compulsory music may be used and optional choreography for routines with apparatus and 6 identified skills for Floor Exercise and Clubs.

August, 2002 Cleveland, Ohio

I. ROLL CALL Kathy Nadine Tyana Ellen Elena Alla Perryne Suzie

Brym Davies Marlowe Nyemcsik Savenkova Svirsky Thompson DiTullio

Arrived at 4pm Left at 4:45pm

Small and large exchanges can be with either Body Movement or BOdy Difficulty.

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Intermediate Group The length of the optional music to be (90 - 120 seconds).

Guest - JOPC Chair

Floor routine - to use 6 of the identified skills from the Level 7 Individual routine: 1. Turning Split Leap 2.

Ring Leap 3. Balance: Front Extension 4. 360 0 Pivot Leg Side + 3600 Passe' Pivot in dedans 5.

Back Arch with Split Kneeling 6.

360 0 Back Attitude Pivot + Arabesque Balance

II. FIG All original elements to be submitted to the FIG must be submitted to the USA Gymnastics office by December 1. Submissions must adhere to FIG regulations. All necessary materials must follow the norms for originality by the FIG code of points.

Motion: Alia Svirsky 2nd: Tyana Marlowe Proposal: All FIG Updates, Changes, Revisions must be approved by the Technical Committee before implementation within the United States Vote: unanimous FIG Clarification and Updates - seven submitted elements were evaluated and awarded points according to the present FIG Code of Points for the 2002 National Championships.

III. J.O. PROGRAM Motion: Nadine Davies 2nd: Elena Savenkova Proposal: to accept the revised levelB judging breakdown (as below) Vote: unanimous Level Bjudging breakdown: Total maximum points will increase to 15 Technical Value 3.6 B difficulties 6 isolated, 2 combinations 0.6 3 Other body groups @ .2 each 0.6 3 compulsory apparatus skills @ .2 each 4 apparatus handling skill is optional chosen from the 3 existing skills listed Q..2 TOTAL 5.0 Artistic Value 1.00 Musicality Large toss with 2 rotations 0.5 Second large toss 0.2 For bolh reqllired losses: Toss meallS the apparatlls mllsl have free flight gymllast). Lnrge loss is millilllllm 2 meters above Ihe gtjmllasls head.

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The skills are already shown on video as well as wri tten text.

Club routine - use 4 of the identified skills from the Level 7 Individual Club routine and 2 exchanges: 1. Stag Leap + Passe Balance with Small Flip of Clubs 2. Tour Jete 3. Arabesque Balance with Mills 4. 360 0 Pivot Leg Front en dedans Small exchange- Horizontal toss of one club (does not require forward roll) Large exchange- One club toss of 6 meters or more (exchanges must be done with a body movement or difficulty) The skills are already shown on video as well as written text.

Only the horizontal toss is on tape.

Deductions and validation requirements are the same as for Individual exercises (See JO Handbook for Coaches and Judges).

Clarification: Group Competitive Levels -(R&P Sec. B.E.) The coach determines the level at which a group will compete. The following guidelines are recommendatiolls, NOT requirements.

Motion: Perryne Thompson 2nd: Alia Svirsky Table the discussion on implementation of score sheets for levelB until next Committee Meeting.

Vote: unanimous JOPC recommendation: Reduce level B amplitude to JO amplitude.

RTC decision: the gymnast has the option to select from any of the AC level skills listed in the code. If she cannot achieve FIG amplitude, perhaps she should be at a different level. (A-C level skills are as listed in the FIG Code of Points- 01/01/03) RTC denied recommendation.

IV. J.O. TECHNICAL HANDBOOK The Handbook is in the process of being revised with corrections and changes. There will be a new J.O. Technical Handbook printed and made ava ilable for purchase.

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Motion: Elena Savenkova 2nd: Ellen Nyemcsik Page 102 - Compulsory apparatus skills must be performed in conjunction with any body difficulty.

Vote: unarumous Motion: Elena Savenkova 2nd: Ellen Nyemcsik Page 21 - replacement apparatus 1. Level 8 individuals may have one replacement apparatus.

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Beginner and Intermediate Group will be allowed one replacement apparatus.

3. Advanced Group will be allowed two replacement apparatus.

Vote: unaillrnous Artistic Value for Advanced Group- tabled until the next meeting.

RTC would like to emphasize: Deductions should be taken by the meet referee for gynu1ast attire that does not adhere to the rules as stated in the R&P.

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V. LEVEL 9 Modified level 9 rules will be discussed at the next Technical Committee meeting. Proposals and suggestions are encouraged.

VI. RULES & POLICIES Motion: Perryne Thompson 2nd: Elena Savenkova Proposal: The Judges Uniform - follow the policy of the FIG that dress pants are acceptable as part of the official urtiform at all meets.

Vote: unanimous Motion: Elena Savenkova 2nd: Tyana Marlowe Section 18, XII.A,B, E. Judging Fees - Judges to be paid an hourly rate rather than by session.

Brevet $25 National $20 LevelS $17 Level7 $14 Level 6 $12 LevelS $10 Provisional will be $1 less.

Fee includes: • actual judging time • original judges orientation meeting • a reasonably short post-session meeting when called by the meet referee

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Fee does not include: breaks between sessions (no longer than 30 min) meal breaks (max. 45 min) Cancellation policies A.If the contract obligations are not fulfilled by either party because of the extenuating circumstances, no mandatory penalties will be applied to either party. (Example: inclement weather which would prohibit traveling; or grave illness) B. Failure to comply with the contractual agreement will result in the following:

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On the Meet Director's part: A minimum of 7 days notice required for amendments or cancellation of officials. If cancellation of officials occurs less than 7 days prior to the meet, the Meet Director is responsible for payment of 3 hours per judge and any non-refundable expenses incurred.

On the Judges part: If a judge fails to appear without notifying the Meet Director, a penalty of 3 hours and non-refundable expenses incurred by the Meet Director will be paid to the Meet Director by the

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Modifica tion policies: If any conditions on the contract are altered, it is the responsibility of the Meet Director to contact the individual judge(s) and the contracting official and provide that information to both. Adding or eliminating days or sessions are considered "non-contractual" and could result in the judge vOiding the contract.

Section 18 - XIII.B. Delete after Fee Stmcture- half of first sentence and the entire second sentence Vote: unanimous Motion: Elena Savenkova 2nd: Ellen Nyemcsik Section 18.III. Judges Rating Policies B. A prospective judge must be at least 16 years of age.

Add S. Level 8 athletes recommended by their coaches that are age 16 may participate in a course to become certified as a Level S judge. These judges must obtain an instmctor membership with USA Gymnastics and safety certification. At Championships these judges will be allowed to judge when averaging their score with a professional member to gain experience and fulfill their move-up requirements. These judges, after fulfilling move-up requirements, may take a course and test to advance to Level 6 when they turn age 18.

Vote: unanimous

VII. JUDGES EVALUATION Judges courses will begin October 1, 2002 Judging Course and Testing Procedures are being evaluated and revised. These procedures will be included in the R&P. Section 18 - Y.H.S. National Course Practical judging component.

Discussion of process. Established that this should be an interactive learning experience.

VIII. NRJP The committee welcomes the submission of proposals. However, because of the lack of secretarial support, the committee cannot guarantee all correspondence will be acknowledged personally.

All proposals will be addressed at the RPC meeting. The minutes of the RTC meeting will be submitted to the RPc, once approved the minutes will be officially published on the USA Gymnastics website and in Technique magazine.

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Proposal 1 -Acknowledgement of acceptance of communications: See above response.

Proposal 2 -Response to all forms of communication directed to the USAG and related committees: See above response.

Proposal 3 -Establish a liaison between USA Gymnastics and the RG community at large: At present, per the Rules and Policies, the program director is the liaison between USA Gymnastics and the rhythmic gymnastics community. This proposal will be forwarded to the Program Committee.

Proposal 4 - USA Gymnastics reinstate regular monthly newsletters: Unfortunately, the RTC cannot provide this service at the present time. All members of the RTC are volunteers. The committee does not have a paid secretary or a budget. However, in the past 6 months, two bulletins were produced and distributed to the community by the RTC (clarifications for the JO Teclmical Handbook and FIG clarifications ).

ProposalS - The RTC believes the present election procedure as stated in the Rules and Policies under the jurisdiction of USA Gymnastics is fair. The committee does not believe any changes need to be implemented.

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Motion: Perryne Thompson 2nd: Nadine Davies The S proposals submitted by the NRJP receive the above mentioned responses: Vote: unanimous

IX. MISCELLANEOUS Motion: Elena Savenkova Perryne Thompson 2nd: Propose the Technical Committee have a two day meeting in conjunction with Challenge and an additional two day meeting in conjunction with Nationals. It is impossible to do an adequate job in the few hours we have been allotted this year.

Vote: unanimous RPC - agrees and approves the two day meeting in conjunction with Challenge. The additional meeting at Nationals would only be planned if possible and cannot be an official meeting due to the limited budget.

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Vote: unanimous 1. Request that the Future Stars program be under the jurisdiction of the JO Program Committee.

RPC rejects this recommendation.

Note: This same program in the other disciplines of USA Gymnastics are the responsibility of each program at the USA Gymnastics office.

2. All job openings for paid positions w ithin the Rhythmic program of USA Gymnastics, be publicly posted and include the job title, description, requirements and procedure for applying.

RPC - Agrees 3. Require a yearly report to the public at Congress from the Rhythmic Program Director, National Team Coordina tor, Group Coach.

RPC - Agrees 4. Establish procedures for the election of the Judges Representative.

RPC - Procedures are written in Section 19 - Operating Code of the R&P 5. List the responsibilities of the Athletes Representative, Coaches Representative, and Judges Representative.

RPC - The responsibilities of the RPC are written in Section 19, Article 3 of the R&P 6. Post a yearly schedule of Rhythmic Programs and Events-including but not exclusively-National and International Meets and Events, Selection Camps, Future Stars Testing and Camps, Rhythmic Clinics and Courses and Meets.

RPC- Agrees Note: The yearly competition schedule is already provided annually in the Fall and is updated after the first of the year. This schedule can also include camps, testings, judges course, etc. if USA Gymnastics is provided this information. For example, the RTC would need to provide a list of the scheduled judges' courses.

Adjollrnmellt called - PerrYlle Thompsoll bId - Elella Savellkova

7:38 p.m.

Please note that although the official meeting was adjourned on Wednesday, at 7:38 p.m. we continued to meet in any spare minutes we could find over the next three days to try address and conclude as much business as possible. We were still unable to cover everything that needed the committee's attention.

Minutes slIblllitted by: PerrYl1e TholllpSOI1 September, 2002 All proposals above accep ted by the Rhythmic Program Committee with the exception of items noted and changed.

October, 2002 Accepted by Robert V. Cola rossi, President USA Gymnastics

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MEN.S J.O. PROGRAM COMMITTEE MINUTES Meeting on August 8, 2002 Cleveland, Ohio-Congress Meeting Called to Order by Chairman, Gil Elsass at 6 p.m.

I. ROLL CALL Members: Reg 1 Roger Baldwin Reg 2 David Klein Reg 3 Gilbert Elsass Reg 4 Dan Coon arrived at 7:20 p.m.

Bob Witmer RegS Reg 6 Tom Fontecchio Reg 7 Jeff Barlow Reg 8 Kevin White Reg 9 Dean Schott Ath. Rep. Mihai Bagiu- absent NGJARep. Jon Culbertson Jr. Rep. MPC Bill Foster Jr. Rep. MPC Steve Butcher Jr. Coaches Rep Kelly Crumley Men's Program Mgr. Bo Morris Jr. Nat. Coordinator Dennis McIntyre Men's Program Dir. Ron Galimore Chairman Gilbert Elsass Guests: Thaddeus Abbott, Lisa Bibler, Ron Ferris, Tim Klempnauer, George Krenk, Barry Mattern, Jeff Robinson, Al & Cindy Scharns & Bob Wuornos.

II. APPROVAL OF PREVIOUS MINUTES MOTION: 2nd: PASSED:

Bob Witmer Dean Schott Unanimously

III. SUBMITTAL OF 2001 JO NATIONAL BUDGET AND FINANCIAL REPORT San Diego, Steve Butcher Will be sent bye-mail to JOPC

IV. 2005-2008 AGE GROUP COMPETITION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDATIONS Bo Morris Gil Elsass (Chairman), Steve Butcher, Jon Culbertson, Bo Morris, Keith Pettit, Jeff Robinson, and Yuejin Sun. MOTION:

by Bill Foster to Accept Bo's Recommendation 2nd: Bob Witmer PASSED: Unanimously

V. NGJA REPORT

Reg. 1- Paul Tickenoff Reg. 2- Jeff Trethaway Reg. 3- Dean Matthews Reg. 4- Chris Kabat Reg. 5- Rick Atkinson Reg. 6- Bill Martin Reg. 7- Bruce Temple Reg. 8- Dean Dryer Reg. 9- Mike Brey

Ron Galimore stated that the ]ONAL Reports were outstanding!

Jon mentioned that there is a movement to extend the Concept of Apparatus Leaders to the State and Regional Levels. Region VIII is trying to implement this concept.

VI. MPC REPORT Steve Butcher & Bill Foster Report can be found in the most recent MPC Minutes.

Bill Foster A. United States Men's Gymnastics Coaches Association (USMGCA) held a reorganization meeting and decided upon the followin g priorities for the next 9 months. Please contact Bill for details mpcbillfoster@aol.com 1. Keep dues low at $ 5.

2. Build up membership 3. Web site development 4. Revitalize position on USA Gymnastics Board of Directors for increased representation.

B. AT LARGE position on the USA Gymnastics Executive Board MOTION: by Bill Foster- asking for the JOPC to endorse a nomination of Steve Butcher for the AT LARGE Position on the USA Gymnastics Executive Board.

2nd: Roger Baldwin PASSED: Unanimously

VII. USAG REPORT· RON GALIMORE The Program Standardization Task Force is made up of the Vice Presidents and Senior Directors for each discipline. USA Gynmastics would like to see better standardization among the diSciplines. For example- Classes & Levels, Number of Regions per diSCipline (each discipline has a different number of regions), Regional boundaries.

Communication- Men's Program Staff is working very hard to insure that all professional members are well informed at all times. Please make sure that all State Chairmen forward all email communications from the National Office to their coaches in a timely manner. Please have the State Chairmen send a reply to the National Office indicating that the information was received. Don't hesitate to call the office; we are there to help you.

Jon Culbertson Jon announced that he has sent his JOVP Report to all JOPC Members via email.

Below is a list of JO Technical Directors for each Region. They will serve for the next 2 years. At that time there will be an election with the term of service being 4 years.

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Approximately 12,000 registered male athletes

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Approximately 2,300 Professional Members

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Over $60,000 was raised du ring the 2001-02 season through the National Scholarship Fowldation head tax. However, the Men's Program could have awarded an additional $8000 in scholarships if meet directors submitted their head taxes to the National Office in timely manner.

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State Chairmen are encouraged to promote increased participation and registration fo r Class 7's in all states.

B. Sanction Reports-Meet Directors must know all of their responsibilities.

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Completely fill out and sign Sanction Report Form, return within 48 hours of completion of competition.

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Send the Sanction Report Form to USAG Member Services.

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Include $1.00 per gymnast head tax for the National Scholarship Foundation-Men's Scholarships.

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If a meet is cancelled, meet directors should write CANCELLED on Sanction Report Form and send Form in so it can be properly accounted.

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Meet Directors who haven' t sent in Sanction Reports, have been placed on probation, they will not be allowed to register for future Sanctions until Sanction Report is filed and head tax paid .

MOTION: by Tim Klempnauer-for the JOPC to recommend that all meet directors add the following notation on their entry form right after or under the entry fee: "$1 will be donated to the National Gymnastics Foundation for Men's Scholarships."

2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

C. Senior Recognition - Bo suggested we find a way to recognize graduating seniors during the Opening Ceremonies for JO Nationals.

D. Service Awards-We need a more descriptive definition for identify ing and recognizing our invaluable volunteers at the National level.

MOTION: By Steve Butcher-To be eligible for the National Service Award, you must be a member of the JOPC (or a sub committee or the JOPC), on the Jr. National Coaching Staff, Age Group Competition Committee, or a State Chairman. Years of service do not have to be in consecutive years.

2nd: Bob Witmer PASSED: Unanimously

IX. LONG RANGE JR. TEAM PROGRAM REPORT-DENNIS MCINTYRE 1. Jr. Team a. Jr. Team will be traveling to Beijing, China for dual training camp. b. Jr. Team will compete in Jr. Pan Am. Games, scheduled in November at Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. c. Ricky Deci Memorial Camp will include 4 Class l 's, 4 Class 2' sand 4 Class 3' s.

2. Videos a. Trampoline skills, Yurchenko Vaults and Presentation is now available.

identifying 2 or 3 specific areas that should be emphasized at all Regional Future Stars Clinics.

5. National Coaches Workshop-Note Change-For coaches who do not have an athlete qualified to the Future Stars National Championship, there will be a $50 registration fee. Because there is lin1ited bed space at the Olympic Training Centel~ request will be honored on a first-come first-serve basis.

6. Long Term Development at the Senior Level-Pursuit of Perfection Docwnent has been very effective for the Sr Program. There was a recommendation to JOPC to adopt using the POP Document in the Jr Program.

MOTION: By Dean Schott- That the JOPC will adopt the "POP" document for the Jr. Program.

2nd: Jon Culbertson PASSED: Unanimously

X. UPDATE TO OPEN OPTIONAL AGE GROUP RULES Bill Foster The update will be on the Region 3 web site www.region3men .org and USA Gymnastics Men's Program website, www.usa-gymnastics.org/men

XII. 2003 FRANK CUMISKEY AWARD Tim Klempnauer was nominated in San Diego, no other nominees.

He will receive the 2003 Cumiskey Award.

XIII. BIDS FOR JO NATIONALS 2004 Steve Butcher & Tim Klempnauer re-presented their bid for San Diego, CA. Al and Cindy Scharns presented their bid for Battle Creek, MI. After much discussion and consideration for both bids, a vote was called. The bidding participants left the meeting for a closed vote.

Vote- (7 For - 5 Against - 1 Abstain) JOPC will recommend to the National Office that the bid be awarded to San Diego, CA pending the ability to execute a contract with USA Gymnastics National Office.

XIV. 2003 JO NATIONALS QUALIFING SCORES The JOPC discussed the qualifying scores for the 2003 JO National Championships. All agreed that the judges should apply the Pursuit of Perfection docwnent at all meets during the upcoming season . The qualify ing scores will remain the same as they were for 2002. Junior Elite I 42.50, Junior Elite II 40.50 and Class III 45.50

XV. DISCUSSION OF AGE ELIGIBLE COLLEGIATE GYMNASTS COMPETING AT JO NATIONALS MOTION: By Bill Foster-To remove the restriction on age eligible collegiate athletes.

2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: 9 For- 2 Against- 1 Abstain Motion to adjourn: Motion: Bob Witmer 2nd: Dean Schott PASSED: Unanimously

Adjourned at 10:06 p.m.

Respectfully Su bmitted, Tom FOl1tecchio, Secretary, JOPC

b. Coming soon will be a video on strength development and core strength for all levels.

3. Long Term-there will be a coaches manual produced in the fu ture.

4. Jr. National Coaching Staff-In the near future the JNS will be

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The men's program will seek endorsement for Steve Butcher from the CGA, NGJA, and Elite Coaches Association.

Meeting Minutes August 8, 2002

III. 2004 SCHEDULE CONFLICT

Meeting called to order at 11:48 a.m. EST in the Sheraton Cleveland

by Chair Yoichi Tomita.

I. ROll CAll Members Present: Yoichi Tomita George Beckstead Steve Butcher Miles Avery Kurt Golder Bill Foster John Roethlisberger Mihai Bagiu Butch Zunich Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre Ron Brant

The NCAA has reportedly moved the date of their championship in April of 2004. Yoichi Tomita will confirm the exact date and report back to the MPC.

IV. 2003 WINTER CUP FORMAT Chair MPC & Vice-Chair for Men FIG Rep. Secretary & JI. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Athlete's Rep. Athlete's Rep. NGJA Rep. (voice, no vote) USAG Sr. Men's Program Director (voice, no vote) USAG Jr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) USAG Men's Sr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote)

Dusty Ritter, the competition host, has requested that he be permitted to begin competition for his Blackjack Invitational on Thursday evening. This will benefit his overall schedule.

Motion: To permit the host of the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge to begin the Blackjack Invitational on Thursday evening. Training for the Winter Cup Challenge participants will end no earlier than 5:00 p.m. on that day.

Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Mihai Bagiu PASSED: Unanimously

V. 2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES The MPC held lengthy conversation regarding petitions to the 2003 World Championships. Further discussion will be continued at our next meeting, August 9.

VI. PROGRAM STANDARDIZATION TASK FORCE

II. MEMBER AT LARGE POSITION FOR USAG EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE/BOARD

Yoichi Tomita reported on the work of the task force. The task force has Motion: For the MPC to endorse the nomination of Steve Butcher : been charged with reviewing the possibility of standardizing programs for the Member at Large position on the USAG Executive across the disciplines of USA Gymnastics. This will help with sponsor and public communication about our sport. This is viewed as a long Committee. term process with many changes taking effect in 2005. The task force Motion: Bill Foster has agreed to find a standard name for all of the Talent Identification 2nd: Kurt Golder Programs and to have a standard level system for all disciplines. There PASSED: Unanimously

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is also a lot of discussion about regional realignment. The MPC members suggested the possibility of moving to 10 regions in the future. This would allow for growth in all programs.

Motion: 2nd: PASSED:

VII. PHILOSOPHICAL APPROACH DOCUMENT

There was a discussion regarding the television coverage for the men's competitions. The MPC would like to see greater and more timely men's coverage.

Ron Brant wants to provide even greater guidance and understanding of the Execution Document with the addition of the Philosophical Approach Document in order to help our program move up to the highest level possible. This will be discussed at our next meeting, August 9.

VIII.3, 4, & 5 EVENT QUALIFIERS AT U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS, QUALIFICATION TO 2ND DAY The MPC recommends that the top 30 AA gymnasts to qualify onto the 2nd day (AA Finals) of the u.s. Championships, beginning in 2003.

Additionally, 2 three-event, 2 four-event, and 2 five-event gymnasts that place within the top 10 gymnasts on their perspective number of events be permitted to qualify to the 2nd day of competition at the 2003 U.S. Championships. We will take action on this recommendation on a future call.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To Adjourn Steve Butcher Motion: 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

Meeting adjourned at 2:10 p.m. EST. Submitted by Steve Butcher, Secretary, USA Gymllastics Men 's Program Committee

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 9, 2002

IX. NEW BUSINESS Ron Galimore reported that the gymnasts who tested positive for banned substances in January were subjected to additional testing at the request of USAG. All tested have come up negative.

Yoichi Tomita suggested that all future petitions be handled more effectively. He suggested that all petitions to u.s. Championships be reviewed at the Qualifier.

Motion: Any gymnast wishing to petition to the U.S. Championships must petition to the MPC if he is unable to participate in the qualifying competition. This petition would not be reviewed until the conclusion of the U.S. Qualifier.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Miles Avery PASSED: Unanimously Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, made a recommendation regarding the selection of the 13th and 14th selected positions to the Sr. National Team.

Motion: To place Steve McCain and Raj Bhavsar in the number 13th and 14th selected positions for the Sr. National Team. These positions become available again at the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge.

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I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita George Beckstead Steve Butcher Miles Avery Kurt Golder Bill Foster John Roethlisberger Mihai Bagiu Butch Zunich Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre Ron Brant

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

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II. 2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP SELECTION PROCEDURES Motion: To lock in the number 1 & 2 ranked gymnasts from the final results at the 2003 U.S. Championships and select five more gymnasts plus an additional alternate to be placed on the 2003 World Championships Selection Squad. The four final competitors will be selected just prior to the competition.

Petitions will be placed in the #3 position and lower positions if approved.

Yoichi Tomita Motion: 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously The MPC agrees that there will be two separa te rankings in 2003, one ranking for World Championships and another for athlete ftmding.

2nd: PASSED:

Mihai Bagiu Unanimously

Kurt Golder suggested that we honor all recently retired Sr. National Team members at each year's U.S. Championships. He will present a proposal in the future.

Kurt Golder also suggested expan sion of the Sr. National Team.

He will present a future proposal that does not increase the budget.

They would be unfunded positions.

VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Motion: 2nd: PASSED:

To Adjourn Steve Butcher John Roethlisberger Unanimously

III. 2003 BUDGET AND ATHLETE FUNDING A budget was presented by Ron Galimore. What was presented exceeds the 2002 budget and will need to be modified pending a confirmation of level from Bob Colarossi. The final budget will need to be approved by the Board of Directors at their October meeting. There was discussion regarding athlete funding.

IV. 2003 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES This competition requires a large amount of ftmds from the budget. The benefits to the overall program are questionable because of the cost to send gymnasts, our top gymnasts will be involved in the 2003 World Championships and Pan American Games and the format of the World University Games. The suggestion of sending individuals was presented. The NCAA coaches requested that their championships be a factor in the selection of athletes that could attend this event.

Motion: To send two gymnasts to the 2003 World University Games. Selection procedures will be drafted immediately. The MPC recommends sending two gymnasts, one coach, and one judge (budget permitting).

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously The selection procedures must be finished by September 1.

V. 2003¡2004 JUDGING PANEL PROPOSAL The suggested proposal will not raise the budget. Currently we have three senior national meets to consider: Winter Cup (three judges per event), Qualifier to U.s. Championships (two judges per event), and u.s. Championships (four judges per event).

Motion:To lock in the NAL and Bl judges at the Winter Cup Challenge, U.S. Qualifier and the U.S. Championships until the 2004 Olympics in order to foster consistency. The other judging positions and Technical Assistant positions would be occupied on a rotational basis.

Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

VI. NEW BUSINESS

Meeting adjourned at 1:35 p.m. EST. SIIb1llitted by Steve Blltcile/; Secretary, USA Gy1lll/astics Mel/ 'S Program C01ll1llittee

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Meeting Minutes August 9, 2002 Meeting called to order at 10:40 p.m. EST in the Marriot Hotel Cleveland by Chair Yoichi Tomita.

I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita George Beckstead Steve Butcher Miles Avery Kurt Golder Bill Foster John Roethlisberger Mihai Bagiu Butch Zunich Ron Galimore

Chair MPC & Vice-Chair for Men FIG Rep. Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. JI. Coaches Rep. (absent) Athlete's Rep. Athlete's Rep. NGJA Rep. (voice, no vote) (absent) USAG Sr. Men's Program Director (voice, no vote) Dermis McIntyre USAG Jr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) USAG Men's Sr. National Team Coordinator Ron Brant (voice, no vote) The chair expressed best wishes to our committee member, Bill Foster, who was hospitalized earlier in the evening.

II. SELECTION OF SR. NATIONAL TEAM ATHLETES # 11 & 12 There was lengthy discussion regarding the selection of the 11th & 12th position athletes on the Senior National Team.

Motion: To select Sanjuan Jones and Jason Furr as the gymnasts to fill the #11 & 12 positions on the Sr, National Team. These gymnasts will remain in these positions until the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge.

Motion: John Roethlisberger Steve Butcher 2nd: PASSED: Unanimously

There was lengthy discussion about coaches' support for National Training Center coaches.

III. 2002 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION CAMP

Motion: To table this topic until more information is available regarding current support.

Motion: Bill Foster

To review our selection procedures: The event champion determined by a two-day competition total from the 2002 U.s.

Gymnastics Championships on each event - will be invited to participate in the Individual Event World Championships intra-

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The Men's Program Committee did not select a total of four gymnasts per event to participate in the World Championships Intra-Squad competition and decided to await further input from the Sr. National Team Coordinator before approving the final slate of participants for the competition. Blaine Wilson is unavailable for this event due to upcoming shoulder surgery.

IV. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To Adjourn Steve Butcher Motion: 2nd: John Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously

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NOMINEE FOR USOC DEVELOPMENTAL COACH OF THE YEAR USA Gymnastics has presented Keith Pettit as its nominee for the USOC Developmental Coach of the Year.

Nominations are given to the United States Olympic Committee from each of the National Governing Bodies and five finalists will be selected from among all of the nominees.

Keith Pettit has been a coaching mainstay in Ohio gymnastics since 1989 when, right out of college, he joined the Keith Pettit coaching staff at Queen City Gymnastics located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Keith is now the director of the Queen City men's gymnastics program which has 50 age group competitive juniors who are excelling at every stage from entry level competitive gymnastics to Senior Elite National Team member. This is quite an accomplishment considering that Keith must oversee the Queen City program and coach at the elite level while balancing another full time career as a Senior Engineer for the City of Cincinnati, Department of Transportation. That Keith has been able to so successfully handle both positions is a testament to his passion for the sport, competitiveness and management skills.

Keith has also been active in helping to shape age group gymnastics at the state, regional and national levels, lending his expertise and considerable task management skills in developmental gymnastics to a variety of men's gymnastics committees. Keith was recently selected as a member of the 20052008 Age Group Competition Committee. This committee is charged with the mission of developing the rules, standards and direction for the men's age group competition program in the next quadrennium .

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Penalty box, last deduction : Failure to release bar immediately after regrasp. Deduction should be "Up to 0.20", not flat 0.20.

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#4 Cross Handstand: 151 column- 151 sentence "Maintaining a 90 0 leg separation, take a long step forward onto the ball of the Right foot on a straight Right leg OR step onto the Right foot in demi-plie (lunge), 2nd column-yd sentence - Step down through a lever position onto a straight or bent Right leg ...

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#10 Cartwheel: 2nd column-2 nd paragraph, 61h sentence - "Tum 90° inward to step down through lever position onto a straight or bent Left leg ...

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#10 First Counterswing to 15 0 below horizontal Add after yd sentence: Intended technique is to show a hollow chest position with a rounded hip angle. The hips should not open to an arched position with the feet over the low bar.

Penalty box: change "hips not at height of high bar" to Hips not at a minimum of 15 0 below the height of the high bar

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# 4 Back Walkover: 151 column, 151paragraph-5 th sentence- Step down through a lever position onto a straight or bent Right leg .. ..

Add to end of paragraph: It is also acceptable to lower the heels in preparation for the jump.

Straight Jump description at bottom of 151 column: Reverse both references to Right and Left foot.

The jump is described with Left foot in front, but it should be Right foot in front, as shown in the illustration.

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a. Start Values are not determined b. Missing requirements are deducted from 10.0, as in compulsories.

C. 2nd sentence: "C elements are also not allowed, and if performed, would receive a 2.00 penalty; however, they may be used to fulfIll event requirements.

F. Change 1997 to 2001 in reference to the FIG Code of Points

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A. Vault, #3: Delete (exceptions: Squat, straddle & stoop vaults) . Those vaults are no longer allowed.

B. Level 7 Bars: Delete #1 (Minimum of 8 elements) Add new requirement: A second 360 0 circling element that finishes or passes through a clear support with no minimum angle requirement.

• One of the two required 360 0 circling elements must be an element listed under Group 3, 6 or 7 in the FIG Code of Points or Jr. Olympic Element Supplement.

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#4. 540 0 Turn on one foot: Change (1 ') to (1112)

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VI. Landing, change third deduction Additional trunk movements to maintain balance (for UB, BB & FX) Up to 0.30 Add deduction for "Failure to land on the feet first for Bars, Beam and Floor dismounts/saltos = failure to complete a major element = "up to the value of the element + 0.50 for the fall.

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VIII. Deductions taken from Average by Chief Judge Change 4th deduction: Coach/teammate giving assistance with signals or cheers 0.20 X. Timing Procedures: A. Uneven Bars: 3rd sentence: "The timing of the fall stops when the gymnast has touched the bar to remount in preparation to resume her routine. A reasonable short period of time is allowed to resume swing.

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#5 liz (180°) turn to front support: 2nd deduction should read: Performing a leg cut backward instead of

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#3 Cast to horizontal & return to front (add "support"): Also add the value (0.80)

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#8 Change to ONE Straight Leg Leap (90°) (0.60) and delete the word "each" from the deductions Or refer to entire LevelS Beam penalties replacement page posted on web site at http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/womenlw-2002technical.html

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#4 Following the Back Walkover, add Straight Jump (0.40) Under faults, add "See General Penalties" #8 Change to ONE Straight Leg Leap (120°) (0.60) & delete the word "each" from the deductions #10 Delete Cartwheel, Straight Jump entirely Change # 11 (Pivot Turns) to # 10 Change # 13 (Straight jump, 2 split Jumps) to # 12

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Change #14 (Dismount) to # 13 Or refer to entire Level 6 Beam penalties replacement page posted on the web site at: http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/womenlw-2002technical.html

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Add 2 bullets: • Spaghetti straps are considered incorrect attire. According to FIG, straps must be a minimum of 2 cm wide.

• Elastic waistbands traditionally worn as training aids are incorrect attire (not including medically necessary bandages).

Add bullet: • No deduction if coach is on the Floor mat to remove an object fallen from gymnast (Le., metal hair clip, eyeglasses, etc.)

Delete 2nd sentence and replace with: "The Meet Director should advise the judges' assignor of the procedures that will be used. Add bullet: • The Technical Committee encourages the flashing of Start Values at all competitions (or writing the SV on the gymnast's competition card).

Add bo1ded words to 2nd sentence: Deductions for falls , extra swings, and lack of continuity in a required series due to a fall are in addition to the execution and amplitude deductions.

Delete 1). 0.50 for Level 6. Change 2) to a bullet: • No deduction for all compulsory levels.

1) Void at Level 4 only.

Coach assistance (spot during support and/or second flight phase) Change 1) to: 2.00 deduction for Lev. 5 & 6.

Change to Recognition (Counting) of Event Requirements Change to: "If the same element is performed more than two times, it may still be used to fulfIll an Event R~quirement.

Delete the word "allowable" If an element that is listed only as a "c" is performed, a 2.00 penalty is applied; however, it may still be used to fulfill an event requirement.

The 2001 FIG Code of Points Table of Faults, any FIG supplements, and the JO Technical Handbook Add to the list of vaults allowed: S1.210 111 twist on - 112 twist off Delete the last paragraph - Squat, stoop & straddle vaults no longer allowed at Level 7.

Under Angle of repulsion change "horse" to "vault table" Event Requirements : Add "There is no minimum number of elements required."

Delete a. "Minimum of 8 Value Parts" 1) through 5) Change to a. Minimum of one bar change Change to b. Mount: Kip of any kind (from A or B) Change to c. Cast to a minimum of 60° Delete "As a general rule". The cast performed with the highest amplitude will be used to fulfill the cast to 60° requirement, thus causing the least amount of deduction for the gymnast. Delete 2 nd sentence and following examples and bullets.

Change to d.

Add new "e". A second 360° circling element that finishes in or passes through a clear support, with no minimum angle required.

One of the two circling elements must be listed under Group 3, 6 or 7 in the FIG Code or JO Element Supplement.

• The two 360° circling elements may be the same (only if from Groups 3, 6 or 7) or different.

• One must achieve a minimum angle of 60° above horizontal; the other circling element has no angle requirement.

• Consider the circling elements always to the advantage of the gymnast: Example 1: The only 360° circling element performed is a Clear hip circle to 15°. Deduct 1.80 for missing a second 360° circling element that goes to 60°. The clear hip circle fulfills one requirement of a 360° circle from Groups 3, 6 or 7, which may be performed with no angle requirement.

Example 2: The only circling element performed is a Back Giant, which fulfills a circling element to 60°. Deduct 1.80 for missing a 2 nd 360° circling element from Groups 3, 6 or 7.

2nd sentence: Insufficient amplitude of required Cast & Circling element to 60° Change the Formula to: ElitelFIG Level 10 Level 9 Level 8 A. Value Parts 2.80 2.20 2.00 1.60 B. Special Requirements 1.00 *1.00 *1.00 *1.00 C. Additive Value 1.20 .50 .30 0.00 D. Execution, Combination, & Artistry (BB/FX) 5.00 6.30 6.70 7.40 10.00 10.00 10.00 10.00 * Levels 8-10 have 6 SR's on Floor = 1.20. Level 8 Bars has 4 SR's = 0.80

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2) Level 8 is ineligible to receive Connection Value even when performing "c" elements.

43. H. 2. Level 9 A. Add to 2nd line: "c" and may be used to fulfill Special Requirements.

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Change to: For levels 8, 9 and 10, there are five (5) Special Requirements on Beam for a total of 1.00 and six (6) SR's on Floor for a total of 1.20.

44. III. A. 2 Five (5) at Level l 0, for a total of 1.00.

Five (5) at Level 9, for a total of 1.00.

Four at Level 8, for a total of 0.80.

45 . V. Add. B. B. Characteristics of excellent Artistry include: 1. Elegance and expression of personal style 2. Entertainment value 3. Originality of choreography in elements and combinations 46. Top of page Change B. to C. 47. Top ofp1ge, 3. B. Change wording of bullets under Insufficient Artistry to : • Elegance and expression of personal style • Entertainment value • Originality of choreography in elements and combinations Delete the word "allowable".

48. 13. C. 50. Top of pg, #4. Change to: 4. Level 8 is ineligible to receive Connection Value, even when performing "c" elements.

INCOMPLETE EXERCISE Add: (Optional levels 8, 9 and 10) 53. 1.

55. 1. B. 2 nd sentence in the parenthesis: Change to: (Level 9 & 10) 55 . 1. C. Change to: Any combination of skill cushions (maximum of 9 inches, using sting mats, 4" throw mats and/or 8" skill cushions) may be placed on top of the allowable competition landing mats (24 cm). If an 8 inch thick skill cushion is used, it must be a minimum of 5' x 10'.

Delete the first bullet (not necessary with new wording above) Change parenthesis to read: (Level 9 & 10) 56 . D. 3. Bullet 57. E. 2. b.

Change parenthesis to read: (Level 9 & 10) Change to read: All vaults must land on the feet first (on the landing mat). Any vault that fails to 57. E.4. land on the feet first will be scored 0 (Void).

• If the gymnast lands standing, sitting or lying on the top of the vault table, it is a VOID vault.

58. 6. b. (Level 9) Change to read: Specific vaults from Groups 4 and 5 (Round-off entry) are now allowed at Level 9.

The new allowable vaults (which have either twists or salto, but not both) are: Group 4 (vaults performed with a Flic-flac on, with either a twist or a salto off, but not both): 4.201,4.304,4.305,4.312,4.313, and 4.412.

Group 5 (vaults performed with a Flic-flac with 1/2 twist on, with twists off - no saltos allowed): 5.201, 5.202, 5.307, and 5.420 If either of the two vaults performed are Group 4 or 5 vaults that are not permitted, the gymnast would receive a final score of 0 for the event.

Add a third bullet: Staggered-alternate hand placement on forward entry vaults Up to 0.10 58 . F. 2. a.

58. F. 2. Add f.

New deduction: f. Additional hand placements (taking steps/hops on hands) Up to 0.30 Up to 0.20 58. F. 3. Add l.

New deduction: l. Brush/hit of body on vault table 59. F. 4. Add n. New deduction : n. Landing in a sitting, lying or standing position on top ofthe vault table VOID Exceptions-change to: NO deduction is taken if the gymnast performs a Round-off entry vault at Level 9 or 10.

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Deductions for Squat, Stoop and Straddle Vaults, add: (allowed at PREP Optional or Recreational 60. G. levels only) Suggested values are: SO.l Squat - 7.0; SO.2 Stoop - 7.5; SO.3 Straddle - 7.5.

Change to: Any combination of skill cushions (maximum of 9 inches, using sting mats, 4" throw 63 . 1. B. mats and/or 8" skill cushions) may be placed on top of the allowable competition landing mats (24 cm) in two separate areas (under the bars and/or at the dismount area). If an 8 inch thick skill cushion is used, it must be a minimum of 5' x 10'.

Delete #2 (not necessary with new wording above) and change #3 to #2.

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Add the word "time" to the end of the sentence.

Change to: If the gymnast does not remount within 30 seconds, the exercise is terminated.

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65 . III. B. 3 Change to: During the fall, the timer will give notification of"20 seconds and 10 seconds remairllng" in the fall time.

66. IV E.(top ofpage) 2 nd line in parenthesis: change "20 pump swings" to "2" pump swings.

Change to : If a gymnast performs a dismount element of no value: 68 . B. 3.

• Deduct only 0.20 for missing the dismount Special Requirement.

• Do NOT deduct 0.30 for no dismount.

69. VII. B. 2. a. Example: add # 4.407 prior to names of elements 70. top of page,add e. If the legs are together or straddled in saltos or Tkatchevs.

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Program, refer to the JO Element Supplement.

Change to read: "If a "c" element is performed, it receives "B" Value Part credit and is eligible to fulfill Special Requirements. It would be subject to any applicable execution and/or amplitude deductions."

74. Top of page Delete all Exceptions.

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Change to read: During the performance of a release element, the gymnast grasps or touches the bar with one or both hands (delete text in parenthesis) and then falls: 75. 2. Top of page Change to read: During the performance of a release element, the gymnast's hand(s) never grasp or touch the bar: (Delete in a momentary hang or support) Also following 2. e. DELETE * Brushing or slapping the bar is considered no contact.

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Change description to read: The legs must not brush, hit or rest on the bar on the stoop through. If there is a brushlhitlsit on the bar with the back ofthe thighs, it is considered element # 1.104 ("A").

78. Add #11 11. Casts, uprises and circle elements performed with liz (180°) turns on the upswing to descend on the same side of the bar: In order to receive the value as listed in the FIG Code or JO Element Supplement, the cast, uprise or circle must reach within 10° of vertical prior to the turn. If the turn occurs prior to reaching the handstand position (that is, turns at 11 ° or more from vertical), the value will be based on the value of the root skill. Examples: Cast to 11°_ 44° from vertical, also with liz turn = A Clear hip circle to handstand (HS=within 10° of vertical), also with liz turn in handstand = C; Clear hip circle with a liz turn performed prior to reaching handstand = B. 80. 4.

0 Delete "Front Giant" and replace with "360° turn on one arm to a 0 "mixed L or L grip" ~ ~ (Healy technique) Symbols do not include 111 turn; change to: 82. B. 3. Add f. f. If an element with a hop grip change also has an LA turn, the hop grip change to a different grip must be completed prior to the initiation of the turn to be considered a flight element. (exception Back giant hop 111) 83 . D. Delete requirement and bullet.

83 . E. Change to D. Minimum of a "B" dismount.

Under new "D" add. #4. If a gymnast performs a dismount element of no value: • Take only 0.20 for missing Special Requirement .

• Do NOT deduct 0.30 for no dismount.

84. Level 9 - A. Change wording in parenthesis to: (Special Requirement #1) Delete A. 2.

84. Level 9 - D. Delete Low Bar "B" requirement and bullet. Replace with new requirement: Minimum of "B" element from Groups 3, 6, or 7 in FIG Code of Points or JO Element Supplement.

Refer to Level 10, page 83. C. 1-3.

84. Level 8: C. Delete Low Bar "B" requirement and replace with new requirement: Minimum of "A" element from Groups 3, 6, or 7 in FIG Code of Points or JO Element Supplement.

84. Level 8: D. l. Change to: If a Level 8 gymnast performs a dismount element of no value: 85. III. Add J. J. Choice of release elements not up to the competitive level (for Level 10 only) up to 0.20 Guidelines: Gymnast performs two "B" releases = 0.20 Gymnast performs a "D" release to catch same bar and a "D" release from LB to HB or reverse = no deduction.

• When applying this compositional deduction, consider not only the Value Part of the release element, but also the type of release element and the use of release elements in direct connection to other release elements 86. D. Add 5.

5. The 0.30 deduction for "extra swing" is considered "composition" and will not be attached to a specific element; therefore, it will not affect the awarding of Difficulty Value.

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• If an extra swing follows the 2nd/last element of a connection, it will not affect the awarding of the Connection Value or the awarding of Difficulty Value when the last element is a "D or E".

Delete the word "allowable".

Change to E. F. Level 8 is ineligible to receive Connection Value even when performing "c" elements.

Delete and replace with: Any combination of skill cushions (maximum of 9 inches, using sting mats, 4" throw mats and/or 8" skill cushions) may be placed on top of the allowable competition landing mats (24 cm) in two separate areas (under the beam and/or at the dismount area). If an 8 inch thick skill cushion is used, it must be a minimum of 5' x 10'.

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Change to : After ten and twenty seconds have passed, the bmer will give verbal notificatIOn of "2U or 10 seconds remaining" for remounting after a fall, with "time" called at 30 seconds.

Change to: If a gymnast performs a dismount element of no value: • Deduct only 0.20 for missing the dismount Special Requirement.

• Do NOT deduct 0.30 for no dismount.

107. Leaps & Jumps Add: FIG # 2.110

Wolf jump (take-{)ff from 2 feet) from cross or side position B JO # 2.211 Change FIG # 2.209 to 2.210 & JO # to 2.310 (Tuck jump with 3/ 4 turn has a new number, same value) Wolf jump or hop from cross or side position with liz or 3/4 JO# 2.311 Add: FIG # 2.210 t urn, also landing in front support or to hand support with swing down to cross straddle sit C Split leap forward with leg change and lh turn (switch-leg leap Ih)E Add: FIG# 2.405 JO# 2.505 Change FIG#2.411 to 2.410 JO# remains 2.511 Wolfjump (add "or hop") from cross or side position with 111 tum E

Flic-flac with 1/4 twist to side handstand (no hold required for JO) C Add: FIG# 5.308 J0#7.310 Flic-flac with 3/4 twist to side handstand (no hold required for JO)_ D Add: FIG# 5.408 J0#7.410 Delete last element: FIG#9.605 ('02) This is NOT in the revised FIG Code; refer to S9.505 in the JO Element Supplement.

Delete all and add new # c. "If a "C" element is performed, it receives "B" Value Part credit and is F. I. c. & d. eligible to fulfill Special Requirements. It would be subject to any applicable execution and/or amplitude deductions."

Delete 2nd sentence: "It would not fulfill the Special Requirement".

H. I. Change number to #2.305 6. c. g.

Change to: #S2.111 (FIG # 2.110) Wolf Hop(A) or #S2.211 (FIG# 2.110) Wolf Jump (B) Change number to: #2.110 h.

Change description to: 111 Turn with free leg at or above horizontal throughout the turn i.

Add "at or" prior to "above horizontal" in the 1st, 2nd , and 5th lines.

Add: (FIG #5.308) after #7.310 and (FIG # 5.408) after #7.410 k.

Also, delete the sentence: ''If the gymnast does hold it for 2 seconds, it would fulfill the ''Hold'' Spec. Req. C. Hold Elem . Delete in its entirety (C 1-7) D, E, & F. Change to C, D & E. old F /new E. Delete sentence after the underlined sentence and add as #3 : "If a dismount of no value is performed, deduct 0.20 for missing the dismount Special Requirement. Do not deduct 0.30 for no 2.Dismount dismount.

Add a 2nd sentence: This refers to a continuous, but slow connection.

III. A. 6.

Change wording under Insufficient Artistry to: II. Artistry A. Elegance and expression of personal style B. Entertainment value C. Originality of choreography in elements and combinations Rewording: If a "D" or "E" element is performed within a connection, it is eligible for both I. H. Difficulty Value and Connection Value.

Add bullet: • Deductions for lack of tempo are NOT attached to a specific element, therefore, L. would not affect the awarding of Connection Value.

Delete the word "allowable."

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F. Level 8 is ineligible to receive Connection Value even when performing "C" elements.

Add F. Change to: Any combination of skill cushions (maximum of 9 inches, using sting mats, 4" throw LA. mats and/or an 8" skill cushions) may be placed on the Floor Exercise mat in two separate areas.

If an 8 inch thick skill cushion is used, it must be a minimum of 5' x 10'.

Delete "B" (not necessary due to the rewording of I. A.). Change C to Band D to C. LB .

Change to: The touch warm-up period is based on 30 seconds times the number of athletes in the II. A. I. b. largest squad within the session.

II. A. 1. Add c. c. No block time is allowed.

E. The coach is allowed to go onto the Floor Exercise mat during the exercise (without penalty) to V. Add E. remove any object (such as metal hair clip, eyeglasses) that has fallen onto the mat and which may impede or endanger the athlete.

Change # from 1.113 to 1.115 in reference to Tuck Jump and Tuck jump liz VI. B. 2. b.

1st bullet FIG #1.115-change 10 # to 1.216 for Wolf hop or jump with liz (180°) turn, also with landing in prone) = B D. Leaps, Jumps Hops Delete 2 nd element: FIG #1.116; JO # 1.216 (now included in }St element) FIG #1.215-change 10 # to 1.316 for Wolf hop or jump with 1/1 (360°) turn, also landing in prone = C Delete FIG #1.216, JO #1.316 (now included in previous element) FIG # 1.315 - change 10 # to 1.416 for Wolf hop or jump with}llz (540°) turn, also landing in prone = D Delete FIG#1.316, JO # 1.416 (now included in previous element) FIG #1.415-change JO # to 1.516 for Wolf hop or jump with 2/1 (720°) turn, also landing in prone = E Delete FIG #1.416, JO #1.516 (now included in previous element)

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Reword: Deductions for execution errors will be taken in addition to the 0.50 for the fall.

Under note: change "will be taken" to "MAY" be taken".

Change description of #1 .308 to: Jump with 111 (360°) turn to side split jump, landing in front lying support (prone) (Schushunova 111) (C) Change description of#2.202 to: 111 Turn with free leg "at or" above horizontal from start to end of turn (B) Change all following references to leg position to "at or above horizontal".

Change # 2. to read: 2. The following flight elements without hand support are NOT considered saltos and cannot be used to fulfill any of the Special Requirements that include saltos: a. Aerials. (Keep example and sentence following the example) b. SaIto-like elements that land in a sitting, prone, or split-sit position.

• Note: If a saito element lands on two feet, or lands on one foot and lowers with control to one knee, it will be considered a saito and may be used to fulfIll Special Requirements and/or Connection Value.

Add to 1st sentence: If performing the 360 0 tum with the leg held "at or" above Change to: Predominance of LA or BA turns in saltos Change wording under Insufficient Artistry to: • Elegance and expression of personal style • Entertainment value • Originality of choreography in elements and combinations Change to: If a "D" or "E" element is performed within a connection, it is eligible for both Difficulty Value and Connection Value.

Delete the word "allowable".

F. Level 8 is ineligible to receive Connection Value even when performing "C" elements.

Some dayS all your routines are flawless.

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