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SCHEDULE W= Women

R= Rhythmic GG = Group Gymnastics

M= Men

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling

ACRO = Sports Aero NOTE: Dates and events subject to change or cancellation.

200

OCTOBER 3 3-5 10-12 17-19 20-26 24-26

Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp Region VI Congress (W) Region II Congress (W) World Championships (TR/TU) World Age Group Games (TR/TU) Region VII Congress (W)

Burlington, MA Burlington, MA TBO Hannover, GER .' Hannover, GER Virginia Bch, VA

MAY 2-4 2-4 4-10 8-11 13-22 17 16-17 17-18 29-June 1 31 -June 1

1.0_National Championships (W) 1.0_National Championships (R) USA/Belgium Training/Competition (W) J_O_National Championships (M) National Team Training Camp (W) U.S. Championships Qualifier (M) 3rd FIG Council Meeting level 9 Championships (R) U.s. Classic/Challenge (WI Rhythmic Western (R)

Colo. Springs, CO Wilmington, DE Houston, TX Savannah, GA Houston, TX Ann Arbor, MI San Juan Portland, OR San Antonio, TX St. Paul, MN

22 29-July 6

Region III Congress (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) Team Gymn Nationals (GG) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/R/ACRO) Region IV Congress (W) Jeff Metzger's 4 1/2 Day 800t Camp Broadcost - U.S. Gymnastics Championships (WI NBC Sports 1 Hour TBD Broadcast - U.S_ Gymnastics Championships IW) NBC Sports 1 Hour TBD Men's Future Stars Team Camp

Milwaukee, WI Colo. Springs, CO

World Team Selection Camp (W) Region VIII Congress (WI World Team Selection Camp (M) U_S. Championships &1.0_ National Championships (TR/M Region VCongress (W) FIG World Gymnaestrada (GG) Pan Am Team Troining Camp (W) Freedom Cup (ACROI J_O. National Team Training Camp (WI Region VII Congress (W)

Houston, TX Heron Bay, Fl Ohio State Sacramento, CA Columbus, OH lisbon, POR Houston, TX Jacksonville, Fl Colo. Springs, CO TBD

Overland Park, KS Tampa, Fl las Vegas, NV Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, WI Milwaukee, WI Cincinnati, OH Milwaukee, WI

JULY 1-6 9-13 9-18 13-21 17-20 20-26 28-31 30-Aug_ 3 31-Aug.4 TBD

AUGUST 1-17 2 3-7 3-9 2

Pan Americon Games (M/W/RI National Gymnastics Day Sports Acro National Championships (ACRO) World Team Training Camp (W) Broadcost - U.S_ Gymnastics Championships (M) NBC Sports 1 1/2 Hour TBD 16-24 Artistic World Championships (M/W) 21-31 World University Games (M/W/RI 21 -23 National Congress National Business Conference 20 Broadcast - Artistic World Championships (M/WI 23 NBC Sports 2:00 - 4:00pm ET Broadcost - Artistic World Championships (M/W) 24 NBC Sports 2:00 - 4:00pm ET Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp 29 World Age Group Games Team Trials (TR/TU) 30-31 30-September 1 Region I Congress (W)

Colo_Springs, CO TBD TBD Cincinnati, OH USA GUA

TBD 28 TBO

I-Day Boot Camp/Business Conference Visa American Cup (M/W) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp

TBO TBO TBO

MARCH March or April TBO Americon Team Cup (M/W)

TBD

APRIL 3 15-17

NCAA Regionals (WI NCAA National Championships (W)

23-25

NCAA National Championships (MI

23-25 30-May 2

1.0. level 9 East/West Championships (W) J.O. National Championships (W)

Various Sites UCLA los Angeles, CA University of Illinois Champaign/Urbano TBO Orlando, Fl

1.0. National Championships (M) 75th FIG Congress and General Assembly

San Diego, CA Antalya, TUR

U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/R/TR/TUI Notional Business Conference U.S_ Olympic Team Trials (M/W/R/TR) National Congress

Nashville, TN Boston, MA TBD TBO

Olympic Games (M/W/R/TR)

Athens, GRE

I-Day Boot Camp/ Business Conference

TBD

MAY TBO TBO

JUNE 2-5 24 24-27 25-27

Santo Domingo, OOM

AUGUST Jacksonville, Fl Houston, TX

13-29

Milwaukee, WI Anaheim, CA Daegu, KOR Anaheim, CA Anaheim, CA

OCTOBER

Anaheim, CA

APRIL

Anaheim, CA Austin, TX TBO Santa Clara, CA

SEPTEMBER 19-29 1-7 TBO

Ntn!. Future Stars Champ. & Coaches Workshop Fall Executive CommiHee/Board of Directars Meeting Coaches High Performance Clinic (TR/TU) Jeff Metzger's 4 1/2 Day Boot Camp PAGU Jr. lnterclub Championships (MiW/R Group Jr/Sr) PAGU Children's Interclub Championships (M/W/R)

FEBRUARY

JUNE 6-8 7-8 13-15 17 19-22 19-22 19-23 21

NOVEMBER 13-16 14-15 21-23 20-24 TBD TBO

Rhythmic World Championships -Individual & Group (R) Budapest, HUN World Team Selection Camp (TR) TBD FIG/ PAGU Group Gymnastics "Friendship Camp" (GG) Houston, TX

Oct_ ar Nov. TBD

200 9 21 -23 22-24

NCAA Regional Championships (W) NCAA Notional Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (M)

Various sites TBO Army West Point, NY

MAY 6-8

level 9 East/West Championships (W)

13-15

1.0. National Championships (W)

East- St. Petersburg, Fl West- T80 TBO

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USA GYMNAS11C Message Dear Members, 2003 promises to be a most exciting year as we prepare to compete against the world at the 2003 World Championships and the Pan American Games. The women's team is poised and ready. Highlights of the great athletic achievements over the last few years include: Team bronze medal at the 2001 World Championships; gold medals on Uneven Bars and Balance Beam and bronze medal on Floor at the 2002 Individual World Championships; a sweep of medals at the 2003 Visa American Cup (1st, 2nd, 3rd AllAround and 1st in every event); and the amazing depth of talent displayed at the Pacific Challenge by our two teams (1st and 2nd Team and 1st thru 11th All-Around). You will be Proud to be an American this summer! Kathy Kelly It is no accident! For the first time in history, the women have established and embraced a National Senior Director Program. Each national team coach and their athletes are using a similar training plan, complete with Women's Program physical conditioning, dance, skill achievement and technical support. In January of 2001, the International Elite Committee named Martha Karolyi as its National Team Coordinator. Martha has worked in cooperation with the International Elite Committee and all the personal coaches to form the core of our program . The commitment to excellence is apparent on the competitive floor, in the training camps, and within the hearts of the athletes and coaches.

As a testimonial to our unity and sense of purpose, the program has named the Karolyi Ranch as the official National Team Training Center. A new addition has been built according to the designs drafted by Tom Forster. The coaches are working together to make our training center "state of art," complete with all the training devices, rehabilitation facilities, and other necessities that our team needs and deserves. Much has already been accomplished through the joint efforts of Bela and the coaches. On May 19, we will announce the official grand opening of the training center with a press conference and ribbon cutting ceremony. We invite all of you to partner with us in this effort to support our great athletes by buying a commemorative brick which will become a permanent part of the Center. Current and past National Team Member Clubs and Olympians will have a special section reserved for them with their brick placed on the Walk of Fame. The proceeds generated by this project will go directly toward the women's program and support of our National Team members, coaches and clubs. Watch the USA Gymnastics web site for instructions on how to order your brick! Be a part of gymnastics history! In conclusion, I would like to express my gratitude to all of the national team members and coaches for their continued dedication to our beautiful sport. If you have the chance - pat them on the back and encourage them to continue to represent the clubs, athletes and United States at the highest level.

Kathy Kelly

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DIAMON DS ARE A GIRL'S BEST FRIEND THE PREFERRED TECHNIQUE AND SHAPE OF THE CAT LEAP By Tommy Biggs and Gezo Pozsor

he purpose of this article is to educate the gymnastics community on the cat leap which is utilized in many gymnasts' floor routines at all levels around the country. There should . be a difference in the look of a turning cat leap and a turning tuck jump. The cat leap can be a beautiful skill, but should not resemble a tuck shape.

The shape that the gymnastics community would like to see is called a diamond shape. This is with the legs turned out (sideward) and high up underneath the hips. The toes may touch or slightly cross. The shape should come from a one leg take-off holding the diamond shape while in the air and the landing is on one leg. So, if the gymnast is turning a 11/2 or double

cat leap, the diamond is the shape to see during the middle part of the cat leap. The knees should NOT be forward as in a tuck shape. The legs must show a shape that has both legs up under the hips. One leg up and the other leg hanging down throughout the whole cat leap is not the correct shape. The USA Gymnastics Women's National Staff and top j~9ges agree on this diamond shape position and we hope that the lower levels will start to train this turned out shape early so when the gymnast reaches a higher level it will be easy to get a high level skill that earns credit from the judges. Check out some of the judge's comments about the cat leap!

A LITTLE HISTO RY By Muriel Grossfeld

n the 50's floor exercise was called free calisthenics and tumbling was just beginning to be allowed as an important component of the event. Dance in floor exercise, as we know it today, was not allowed. Fo r example, turned out positions like first, second, third, fourth and fifth and flexed feet were not allowed. Music was used for the first time for compulsory floor exercise in the 1956 Olympic Games and for optional floor exercise in 1958. Most connective moves were based on Scandinavian calesthenics until 1958. The cat leap was done during this period like a "cat." The arms swinging down moving/bending up and down in a more or less parallel position.

To my knowledge, I was the first gymnast to use what we call a turning

cat leap. A 11/2 turning saute de basque (dance called it a triple) was my opening move in 1964. My original background was dance but I came to gymnastics in my teen years. I didn't call my move a turning cat leap but someone later named it "cat leap."

Some explanation for why the "diamond shape" is important.

1. Reliable ability to do 11/2 and double turns.

2 . A more reliable and functional landing base. Landing on a turned in or parallel foot is less secure and more injury prone. 3 . Provides the potential for triple turning cat leaps. 4 . Scores better whenever a position is "still" in the air; the elevation appea rs to float or hang in the air (amplitude). Good form, especially leg-foot alignment is much easier to attain in the passe shape. The one leg up, other leg down syndrome is eliminated.

5 . The diamond shape, along with a side, curved, or turning entry, makes it much eaiser to use the arms to accomplish the turn and to enhance the look of beauty and perfection. When the arms are not effective in facilitating the turn completion, then other body parts are used to accomplish the rest of the spin. Problems like losing posture and balance, turn in or insufficiently bent legs are just some of the potentially poor results of arm failures.

6 . It is easier. Although I have heard it said second or third hand that the diamond shape is needlessly difficult, I believe the opposite is

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true. Yes, the shape must be worked, but once attained along with the proper take-off technique, the leap becomes very easy. It also requires less physical energy, which is important when the cat leap becomes part of the routine.

sO the turning cat leap is like all things in gymnastics-if , we select the most ideal technique and pursue it, our gymnasts are using their time wisely and they will score higher and be more consistent. They will also save time after the turning cat leap is learned because it takes fewer repetitions to maintain an ideal skill. It's important to be as wise in the selections of dance techniques as flipping, twisting or swinging techniques. To achieve excellence, consistency and deduction-free gance performance requires work and proper planning. Just because a leap or turn can be "made" early on by just taking a short cut, this is not a good reason to pursue non-technique. So, I hope that all of us who love women's gymnastics will agree that "Diamonds are a girl's best friend."

QUOTES FROM USA BREVET JUDGES: JUDY SCHALK Aftler ta ~e - off on a turning cat leap, the second leg must q 'ckly d w up tightly into position directly beneath the hip's, 60ining the first leg to create a turned out "diamond" hape. The "diamond" shape should be held as long as possible through the duration of the turn in the air. Release from the "diamond" shape should be executed quickLy and cleanLy. The overaLL visual impression shouLd be of the sustained "diamond" shape, not of the Legs aLternately moving in and moving out of position, never clearLy defining a shape. SUE AMMERMAN I Like to see the knees eLevated and rotated outward and the toes pointed forward and up during the cat Leap. CHERYL HAMILTON I prefer the cat Leap to be performed with the Legs in a baLLetic pas-de-chat position - bent knees opened to the side in turn-out, showing the diamond position. UNDA CHENCINSKI During the Cat Leap, it wouLd be ideaL to see: good turn out with the Legs in a "diamond" position as described in the compulsory text; height in the jump; ampLitude of the legs hip height (knees above horizontaL); good upper body posture with the shouLders pressed down and the neck Long; exactness of the turn. KlmA CARPENTER The classicaL cat Leap position with knees out and feet under hips gives the dance in a floor routine a Lightness and eLegance. MYRA ELFENBEIN There shouLd be a momentary point in the air where both Legs are in a diamond shape in the ai r (under the body). RENE NICCOLlAI A cat Leap that is performed with the Legs in a diamondshape is AWESOME to behoLd and the training time to Learn GREATLY appreciated. DEBBY KORNEGAY By performing the cat leap with the Legs turned out in the diamond shape, the body stays more square. MARIAN DYKES The diamond shape for the Legs give the cat Leap a more beautifuL Look, accentuating ampLitude and good body Line. CATHERINE (COOKIE) BATSCHE The diamond shape gives the appearance of greater ampLitude and flight in the cat Leap and enhances body Line. (continued on page 29)

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uard is not only a world-class gymnast and coach at the University of Oklahoma, he's also a new dad. Guard and his wife Alisha had a baby boy, Tyler Mark Young, on Feb. 6. Guard does an incredible job balancing his career of coaching, training and family.

Guard, 25, has a fairly extensive list of accomplishments. At the 2003 French International competition in Paris-Bercy, Guard won a silver medal on floor. He earned the gold medal on vault at the 2002 Chunichi Cup in Japan and also won the bronze medal on rings. He was a member of team

USA at the 2001 and 2002 World Championships. In 2001 the team earned an unprecedented silver medal. At the 2002 U.S . Championships he earned third place in the all-around and was second on pommel horse. Guard's immediate goal is to do well at the U.S. Championships this summer in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and make the 2003 World Championships team! "It would be great to make the World Championships team," said Guard. "But, sometimes you don't have control over making the team

so I'm going to focus on my own gymnastics. I'm starting from a 10 start value on four of my events floor, pommel horse, rings and parallel bars. On vault I'm trying a Kasamatsu 1 1/2 which is a 9.90 start value. My focus going into the U.S. Championships is to land that vault." Guard has five sisters and one brother. His father, Wayne, was on the 1976 Olympic Team and was the 1975 NCAA All-Around Champion . Guard graduated with a broadcast journalist major from Brigham Young University. USA GyMNASTICS PHoIOGRAPHY ÂŠ STE\IE lANGf

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• Dance • Coaching 101 • Coaching Philosophy

CompLetion of the two-day, 12-hour course will certify you as a SkiLL EvaLuator. The course is taught through the use of two compLimentary texts; Introduction to Gymnastics Coaching Theory and the LevelIIV Curriculum Guide; coordinating videos, and hands-on driLL and spotting instruction . INSTRUCTOR/CONTACT

502-253-1234; tsalameh@earthlink.net 13100 Magisterial Dr.; Louisville 630-325-3333; kaichele@igigymnastics.com 145 Plaza Dr.; Westmont 845-534-9793; GymKidslnc@aol.com 1 Strawberry Lane; New Windsor 502-253-1234; tsalameh@earthlink.net 13100 Ma 9isterial Dr.; Louisville

This is a great course for aLL women's artistic gym nastics coaches from novice to club owner. To set up a course, contact the course instructor nearest you . For a compLete List of instructors or to view more information regarding the course, visit our web site at www.usa-gymnastics.org . HOST CLUB Kentucky Gymnastics Acad.

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INDUSTRY MEMBER UPDATES

USA Gymnastics presents Jeff Metzger's 1-Day Boot Camps in 2003. The areas of focus will include leadership, marketing, financial management, organizational management, round tables and time set aside for questions and answers. There are four great 1Day Boot Camps taking place in 2003. Check out the dates and locations below.

USA Gymnastics ran a list of Industry Members in the March issue of Technique. There were a few corrections and/or deleted pieces of information. We apologize for any inconvenience which this may have caused. Below is list of updates.

TUESDAY JUNE 17 2003 10 a.m.-5 :00 p.m, Hilton Milwaukee Milwaukee, WI

Advertising Works 32 Algerine Street Berkley, MA 02779 Karen or Steve 508-828-2300 AdWorksOffice@aol.co m www.AdWorksOffice.com www.gymcoach.sport.new.net

JKLM Designs Mary Ann Olson 1570 Wethersfield Dr. S. Allentown, PA 18104 (610)391-9227 Fax: (610)391-0940 JKLMdesign@aol.com

Gary Gibson Gibson , Inc. PO Box 1444 Englewood, CO 80150 (303 )93 7-1012 gibsongym@aol.com www.gibsongymnastics.com

Gym Treasures 11227 W. Forest Home Ave. Franklin, WI 53132 Phone: 1-877-536-9432 orders@gymtreasures.com www.gymtreasures.com

(in conjunction with U.S. Gymnastics Championships and Region IV Congress)

Early Bird-Before May 1, 2003

119.00 per person from a Member Club 160.00 per person from a non-member club After May 1, 2003

149.00 from a Member Club 190.00 from a non -member club

FRIDAY AUGUST 29 2003 Renaissance Hotel 9721 Arboretum Blvd Austin, TX (in conjunction with GAT Convention over Labor Day weekend)

AD Manufacturing 248-44 Jericho Tpke. Bellerose, NY 11001-4022 (516)352-6161 www.adtrophy.com

Early Bird-Before June 30, 2003

119.00 per person from a Member Club 160.00 per person from a non-member club After June 30, 2003

149.00 from a Member Club 190.00 from a non-member club

ATTENTION MEMBER CLUBS New Safety Poster is coming in Member CLub Kits. Thanks to Steve Greeley for designing this great poster!

FRIDAY OCTOBER 3 2003 Boston Burlington Marriott Burlington, MA (in conjunction with Region VI Congress)

Early Bird-Before July 29, 2003

119.00 per person from a Member Club 160.00 per person from a non-member club After July 29, 2003

149.00 from a Member Club 190.00 from a non-member club

CALL LOREE GALIMORE AT 317-829-5654 TO REGISTER BY PHONE.

More "What's New?" on pg. 45

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Pricing Your Team-Pari I This month we will inspect the unique dynamics of team pricing. Allow me to weave the logic behind Queen City's team pricing strategy. As this is a fai rly vertical argument, please take time to assimilate each point before moving on to the next.

IT IS TRUE THAT: 1.A company benefits from having the public perceive its prices as reasonable. 2. Because the expenses of operating a team are far greater than what most parents' intuit, sticker shock is inevitable. 3. Point #1 and #2 are in direct conflict and will remain so unless leadership intervenes. 4. The most effective way to resolve this conflict is a two pronged approach: (a) make public the costs of operating team while at the same time; (b) unabashedly highlight the truly wonderful benefits of team participation (thereby raising the perceived value and 'lowering' the perceived price) .

IT IS ALSO TRUE THAT: 1.If a GymClub TRULY breaks even on its team, * the profit from a reasonably strong class base should offer a nice overall company profit. 2. You can mitigate the last vestiges of a high price argument by seeking and publicly proclaiming a break even pricing strategy: "Mom, Dad, we are not looking to make money on your child

but you certainly can't expect us to lose money, can you?" To argue against this understandable business goal tends to ring unreasonable even to the person making the argument. After all, even nonbusiness-savvy parents can intuit that it is not in their best interest for their child's GymClub to go belly-up! As a fun exercise for Cincinnati Boot Camp Grads (who are familiar with the 'lingo' of the Boot Camp Business Building Strategy), let's identify a few Boot Camp concepts used in identifying our pricing strategy: We recognized 'Common Cause' in parents' almost universal unawareness of the high cost of operating a team; we chose a Leadership Strategy grounded by 'Sharing Perspectives', more specifically, by using 'Open Book Management: Additionally, we relied heavily on our understanding of 'Marketing Strategy' to avoid getting sucked into the 'low price trap; a no-win game in a 'Value Added Industry; such as ours. * Because most GymClub owners do not know how to calculate

their team's operating expenses, Part II will address how to determine your team's TRUE break-even. Make it a great May! Jeff Metzger

Jeff Metzger USA Gymnastics Business Development Partner President, GymClub Owners Boot Camp President, Kids First Sports Center

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Hosted in Cincinnati, BOOT CAMP is a life-changing, 4 1/2 day total immersion leadership, marketing and organizational workshop for GymClub Owners.

2003 Dates: June 19-23, November 20-24,2003 For FREE portfolio of information: 513.489.7575 or gymclub@aol.com Visit us at www.metzgerbootcamp.com

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• Add even more variety to your pro shop ... th is collection of elegant workout wear and basics are in stock for one year making reordering easier • These styles are great for your team or if you have a special event coming up and you need to outfit a group of gymnasts • Look for a complete selection of accessories in this catalog too

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USA Gymn~(J1sti' cs Business Owrners , Conference Wednesday, August 20, 2003 Anaheim,CA Who: What: Where: When: Why:

Club Owners, Directors and Managers National Business Conference Anaheim Marriott Hotel Wednesday, August 20,2003 from 8:30 a,m,-5:00 p,rn, To facilitate the sharing of ideas and concepts relevant to the success of the gymnastics business and to bring together USA Gymnastics members and international professionals attending World Championships,

Cost:

$150 per person from a Member Club $250 per person from a non-member.

Included in the conference:

Early Bird - Register before May 15, $119 per person from a Member Club $219 per person from a non-member club

Continental Breakfast, Lunch and a Business Gift.

NOTE: There will be no on-site registration,

Host: Gary Anderson

Don't miss this once-in-a lifetime opportunity. You won't miss any of the World Championships Competitive Sessions!

Language: English

You will receive invaluable advice on how to run a successful gymnastics club at this conference.

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Call National Travel Systems for your Hotel and Travel needs 1-888-603-8747/806-794-3135

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CONGRESS HOTEL:

Wednesday, August 20, 2003 • Add On's • Business Conference

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

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

Anaheim, California' August 21-23

Note: Members Club Group discounts will be available. Application posted on Member Club Only website.

CONGRESS SITE:

''Gymnastics Excellence Through Education"

Anaheim Convention Center 800 West Katella Avenue Anaheim, CA 92802

To reserve housing at the Anaheim Marriott, the official Congress hotel, without a package ($129 per night plus taxes), please email NATIONAL TRAVEL SYSTEMS at... .---------------------. Slaying at the Congress hotel, Anaheim worlds03@takeavacation.com or call

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2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SPECTATOR PACKAGES * Packages ovailoble on 0 first·come, first·serve bosis. Pleose reserve by March 31, 2003.

AUGUST 19-25, 2003 6 NIGHTS/7 DAYS

• Housing in one of the officiol host hotels • Full American breokfost doily • Tronsporto~on to ond from the compe~~on • 1 tour or ottrac~on of your choice • On site tour stoff ond hospitality desk • Includes 011 toxes

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$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 occuponcy and 5110.00 per person, per night based on double/triple occuponcy.

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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$250.00 Championship Package, Silver Level (All final sessions ... upper level)

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$175.00 Championship Package, Bronze Level

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CANCELLATION POLICY

• Creden~al far entrance to Congress sessions and clinics August 21-23,2003 Anaheim,CA. • Entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's finest products and services. • One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Saturday evening, August 23. (additionol Congress Dance Porty tickets for spouse/guests ore $35 eoch-avoiloble ot on-site registration)

NO REFUNDS OR TICKET EXCHANGES ON TICKET PACKAGES All registration concellonons must be in wriHing. Submit request in writing to USA Gymnosncs, AHen tion: Cathy Allen

Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the session presenters announce that his/ her/their session may not be videotaped. 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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Before July 20th - Registranon fee less $30 service fee per person canceling. After July 20th - 50% of registration fee per person canceling.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY To transfer registration to another person, the new Congress attendee must also have a Professional or Instructor membership. Sefore August 1 - $30 per substitution ON-SITE - $50 per substitution Submit request in writing to USA Gymnastics, AHention: Cathy Allen

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

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Language: The Official Language of Congress is English. USA Gymnastics will make no special provisions for translation of sessions into other languages. Congress Attendees with special needs must notify USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 20 pre-registration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with the Congress Pre-registration Form. Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the Session Presenters announce that his/her session may not be videotaped.

o Wed. August 20, 9 a.m.- S p.m.

$100 $100 $1500 NOTE: Pre-registration guarantees a KAT Workbook. Enrollment is limited. Minimum age is 16.

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SPORTS ACRO TECHNICAL UPDATE REVIEW & EXPLANATIONS: Breakdowns- If a tempo element breaks down, execution judges almost always need to take a 1.0 deduction for a fall. If a balance element fails with a logical dismount, execution judges should take 0.5 for the fall. If the dismount is illogical, the deduction is 1.0.

In the JO levels 6-9, the individual element(s) of one row should be performed by the athletes (simultaneously or consecutively) before they perform any other element. AliI" holds to presses (e.g. Level 6 WP 3A-3B) or 1" holds before movement to the floor (e.g. Level 6 WP 4A-4B) will earn a deduction for a one second short hold if the position is shown but not held a full second. Level 6 Trio 3A and 3B. The straddle must be free for 1" before the assisted press to handstand or no credit for the element. In other straddle positions in Level 6 and below, the base may steady the top before the press. more of a rotation or pirouette will receive credit. If the turn is not complete, it will have execution/ amplitude deductions. Slide to split to knee first receives 0.3 or less deduction depending on the amount of rhythm/ amplitude error. 3/ 4 or

Level 7 WP 4A- Camel to sit. Base's hand must be free from the top during the sit. The base may support on the floor during the sitting, but then must raise her hand for the static hold.

NEW QUESTIONS: 1. Q: My execution scores are much lower since we started judging individual elements per athlete at the JO level. A Level B trio could be penalized 1.2 for execution for one individual element that is only worth 0.4 in difficulty. Is that right? A: Yes, our scores will be lower until the execution of these elements improves. Please don't confuse difficulty with execution. They are really not the same. 2. Q: Do trio top, middle, and base always keep their same jobs? Could a top and middle exchange jobs during an exercise if they perform the elements better that way? A: Trio positions are freely interchangeable. 3. Q: If a Level 10 trio base tries to go to splits during a transition and only gets to knee and stops, does this element have value? A: FIG and the US have both stated that there is no credit for trios going to knee. 4. Q: If a Level 10 pair / group does not do the required element, do they get credit for the rest of their difficulty? A: Yes, they would get a 1.0 special requirement deduction in addition.

5. Q: May my Level 10 trio do a 7/4 from handstand on basket as the required element instead of from stand on basket. A: Yes, they have satisfied the 7/4 saito requirement. 6. Q: We had a problem with Level 9 MXP tumbling. During 12B, the top fails to saIto. During 12C the base does a tuck instead of a pike. What should we have done? A: The best thing for the athletes is to say that the base did 12B while the top did 12C- credit for one tumbling element, with no bonus of course. Although the base did two tuck saltos, he did not get credit for the first one. They would miss the value of one element (-0.4) but would not lose the row. 7. Q: In Level 9, what is the penalty for adding extra individual elements into the exercise? What if a women's pair does more than one individual element from a row in balance? A: At every level but Level 4 you may add additional individual elements. It is often smart at Level 9 to have more than one element from a row if you think you might not get credit for one. You will receive credit for three elements total in this case- the bonus elements will be counted first. Of course, you do receive technical/ artistry deductions for any elements you perform. 8. Q: Level 7 trio BB. Athletes showed no flight on the boost to catch but they did follow that with the required 360* log roll. Should they get credit? A: No credit because there was no flight in the boost to catch. It doesn't matter what happens afterward. This would be a breakdown-tempo element attempted but not completed. This is one of those rare situations where there is a breakdown but no fall. 9. Q: Level 6 WP 9B- front limber. The girl tries to stand from her backbend but falls back onto her hands. Then she tries again and stands. Does she get credit? A: No credit because of the fall. She just stood up from her backbend- that is not a front limber. 10. Q: When does the Level 4 exercise start? At the salute? A: No, the exercise does not start until there is motion into the first element. The salute was choreographed into the routine so the athletes would remember to do one.

UPDATED ELEMENT EVALUATIONS (update from March 12th New Element Evaluations)

TRIO BALANCE 2003 B-2 - Base in lunge, middle stands on front thigh in front needle - a) base supports middle, middle supports her own leg (V12); b) middle frees her leg (V17), c) base goes free while middle holds her leg (V26), d) base and middle are both free (V32).

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the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics (Exhibit A). An athlete may be removed from the World University Games team in the event of injury or illness that inhibits peak performance at the World University Gomes. Verification of injury or illness may be made by two neutral doctors selected by USA Gymnastics and approved by the United States Olympic Committee. Removal of an athlete or coach may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics aher consultation with the chairman of the Men's Program Committee, the World University Games Selection Committee, and on interview with the athlete or coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics' Grievance Procedures. In the event an athlete or coach is removed from the World University Games team or Coaches position, then an alternate sholl be selected in accordance with the procedures identified in I.A.

C. Qualification to the 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships I. SELECTION SYSTEM The Men's Delegation for the 2003 World University Gomes will be comprised of five athletes. The format for the competition is a five路man team who will participate in team, all-around and individual event sessions.

A. The World University Games Team will be selected as follows:

Athletes must be a United States citizen and eligible to compete on the 2003 World University Games Team. Must meet World University Games eligibility requirements as established by FISU. Only the following athletes may participate as competitors in the World University Games: a) students who are officially registered for and pursuing a full time course of study at a university or similar institute whose status as a university is recognized by the appropriate national academic authority of their country; b) former students of the institutions mentioned in a) who have obtained their academic degree or diploma in the year preceding the event; c) must be at least 17 and less than 28 years of age on January 1, 2003. Anyone wishing to be considered for a World University Games team position, who is not currently enrolled as an undergraduate at a collegiate institution, must submit his intention to tryout for this team, along with proof of graduate student status or proof of registration for an undergraduate program at a collegiate institution to the Senior Director of the Men's Program prior to the beginning of the 2003 U.S. Championships. Athletes must be among the five athletes and one alternate who are selected by the World University Games Selection Committee, which consists of 1 member of the College Coaches Association, 1 member of the NCAA Rules Committee, 1 Men's Brevet Judge, 1member of the Men's Program Committee and 1 Athlete's Representative approved by the President of USA Gymnastics at the conclusion of the 2003 U.S. Championships. There cannot be more than one member of the committee representing the same institution. B. Qualification to the 2003 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships Qualification to participate in the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships. An athlete may qualify to participate in the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships by being a member of one of the 6 teams or one of the top 6 individuals on an event or in the allaround positions who qualifies to the NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships from the NCAA Qualifier. TIME AND PLACE The 2003 NCAA Men's Gymnastics Championships will be

1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships through USA Gymnastics approved qualifying competition(s): a. The 2003 Winter Cup Challenge will be conducted February 7- 8, 2003 in las Vegas, Nevada. b. The 2003 U.S. Qualifier will be conducted May 17, 2003 in Ann Arbor, Michigan.

2. Members of the National Team selected at the 2002 U.S. Gymnastics Championships or 2003 Winter Cup Challenge will automatically qualify to participate in the 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships. The 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships will be conducted June 17-21, 2003 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

B. Voluntary withdrawal from the team An athlete or coach may voluntarily withdraw from the World University Games team or Coaches position for any reason. Any decision by an athlete or coach to withdraw voluntarily must be submitted inwriting to the Senior Director of the Men's Program at USA Gymnastics' national office. In the event an athlete or coach voluntarily withdraws from the World University Games team or Coaches position, then an alternate shall be selected in accordance with the procedures identified in I.A.

II. DISCRETIONARY SELECTIONS

A. The World University Games Selection Committee will consider the following factors when selecting the five athletes who will participate in the World University Games:

Gymnast must have finished in the top eight on an individual event or in the top eight in the all-around competition at the NCAA National Championships based on the final ranking from the NCAA Notional Championships Competitive Results. Final All-Around ranking at the 2003 U.S. Championships. Final Individual Event ranking at the 2003 U.S. Championships. Must commit to be financially responsible for all expenses associated with attending the 2003 World University Gomes B. AI least three of the gymnasts selected by the World University Games Selection Committee must have competed in the 2003 NCAA National Championships. The committee will also select one alternate who will be invited to participate on the team if one of the five selected members of the team is injured or removed from the team prior to leaving for the competition. World University Gomes Selection Committee Composition: See Section VIII. PETITIONS No petitions directly onto the team will be considered by the Selection Committee. III. REPLACEMENT PROCEDURES

A. Removal An athlete or coach may be removed from the World University Games team or Coaches position if he violates

IV. TRYOUT SITES AND EVENTS 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Nationals Qualifiers: The 2003 Winter Cup Challenge will be conducted February 7- B, 2003 in las Vegas, Nevada. The 2003 U.S. Qualifier will be conducted May 17, 2003 in Ann Arbor, Mich.

2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships -June 17-21, 2003 in Milwaukee, Wis. V.

PUBLICITY/DISTRIBUTION OF PROCEDURES Publication of USOC approved procedures will take place via the following distribution channels:

Website: http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/ Publication: USA Gymnastics magazine Email: direct email to 2002 Junior and Senior Notional Team athletes VI. DATE OF NOMINATION Athletes will be submitted to the USOC for nomination to the 2003 World University Games Team no later than June 30, 2003. VII. MANDATORY TRAINING There is currently no scheduled mandatory training camp for athletes nominated to the 2003 World University Gomes team. If a mandatory training camp is held (to be determined by the Men's Program Committee), it will be up to two weeks in duration, and athletes will be notified at least 30 days prior to

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2003 World Gymnastics Championships Could Be Largest Ever! World Championships organizers are bracing for what could be the largest ever World Gymnastics Championships this August at the Arrowhead Pond of Anaheim, with 739 athletes from 80 countries meeting the preliminary registration deadline earlier this week â€˘

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with both knees turned out and outside, heels under simultaneously (not alternately), will make for a purer shape that will build into cat leap turns of higher value with no deductions.

~RY LUll DILLARD The diamond shape underneath the body is more aesthetically pleasing. It encourages taking off square and allows the gymnast to correctly complete more LA revolutions.

LINDA THORBERG Judges look for good body alignment and amplitude off the floor, where both legs are in the air at the same time passing through the diamond shape.

CINDY MCLANE Performing the diamond shape in the cat leap accentuates better body lines and appears to have greater amplitude. PAT PANICHAS I look for good body posture with the legs bent and turned out. Both legs should show this position simultaneously at the height of the leap (diamond shape or slightly tighter). TOM KOLL Years ago when a turning cat leap was in the compulsory floor routine, the "diamond shape" was emphasized as the correct technique. Nowadays all you see are "turning tuck jumps taking off of and landing on one foot." There is no attempt to show any turn out. This type of leap should have a different value, as it is not a cat leap. CAROLE BUNGE Time spent on perfecting a good "diamond" shape cat leap leg position will lead to rewarding benefits. Setting the leap

SHARON WEBER The cat leap first must look different than the tuck jump with legs turned out. There is a time when both legs are elevated to show the position in air with feet under the body or slightly forward. MARIA DECRISTOFORO Too often the cat leap with turns is not awarded its va lues due to improper technique of the element. The cat leap is an alternating scissoring of the legs, with the legs turned out and not tucked in front of the body. The turned out leg position snould oe maintained through to the landing with the knees "breaking" the horizontal plane.

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USA Gymnastics released this announcement to the press on April 22 (see release at right) Feel free to develop your own press release using the copy below as well as information on what your club is doing locally. (You can download the release from the web site www.usa-gymastics.org and click on National Gymnastics Day). Send the release to your local newspapers, TV stations and radio stations to generate interest in your area. Also, use the sample Proclamation as a guide when you approach your mayor or city officials to gain community support! Visit our web site at www.usagymastics.org and click on the National Gymnastics Day button to find a listing of what clubs have done in the past to celebrate National Gymnastics Day. This may give you some ideas on ways to celebrate for 2003. Once you have your plans established, email us at club@usa-gymnastics.org so we can post it on our web site.

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The club that raises the most money for the Children's Miracle Network will win an all expense paid prize of a USA Gymnastics National Staff clinician of your choice. Your club will have the clinician for the day and your club will be featured in USA Gymnastics magazine, Technique magazine, on the 2004 National Gymnastics Day poster and commercial.

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The individual who raises the most money for the Children's Miracle Network will be featured in the pu blications, pictured on the 2004 National Gymnastics Day poster, and in the 2004 commercial for National Gymnastics Day.

Adopt a Country Banner Contest

To decorate the training gyms during the World Championships, USA Gymnastics is organizing an Adopt a Country Banner Contest. To enter the contest, clubs should print out a Registration Form from the NGD site: www. usa-gymnastics.organdclickontheNationalGymnasticsDaybuttonontheleft. This contest is open t o t he first 200 Clubs that fax back a request form. Once the request form is received, your club will receive a blank banner in t he mail from USA Gymnastics. Have your gymnasts decorate the banner to cheer on a team from the World Championships. The most unique banner design, voted on by the foreign delegation ~. committee at the World Championships, will be featured in our publications. Celebrate our sport and cheer on the World in Anaheim this '--_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _---' year.

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Send a greeting !lood luck card to the athletes at the W orl d Championships!

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Meeting Minutes - Winter Cup Challenge, Las Vegas Februan) 8, 2003

Meeting called to order at 7:05 a.m. PST by Chair, Yoichi Tomita

Meeting called to order at 8:33 PST by Chair, Yoichi Tomita

I. ROLL CALL

Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. (absent) Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. (for Mihai Bagiu) John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. 2003 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE FINAL ATHLETE SELECTION Motion: To approve the recommended list of petitioned athletes for the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously * Note: All 3, 4, & 5-event gt)mnasts in the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge may choose to compete on all six events.

III. PETITIONS TO THE 2003 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE Motion: To approve the petition for British champion, David Eaton, to participate in the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge. This petition is at the request of the British Federation. The participation of this gymnast is for exhibition only (scores, but no ranking); also, no American gymnasts will be displaced by his participation. Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To approve the petition for Ronnie Ferris to the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge. Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita FAILED: Unanimously

IV. NEW BUSINESS Announcement: The next MPC meeting is tentatively scheduled to be held at the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge on Saturday, February 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

V. ADJOURNMENT

Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. (absent, at FIG meeting) Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. (for Mihai Bagiu) John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 12/4, 1/9, 1/15 Motion: To approve the MPC minutes of 12/4, 1/9 & 1/15 Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

III. INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Ron Brant reported that the U.s. is attempting to send three gymnasts to each of the following competitions: Cottbus and Paris-Bercy. Paris - Bercy Gymnasts - Sean Townsend, Brett McClure, Guard Young Coach - Kevin Mazeika Judge - Jim Hartung Team Leader - Ron Galimore Cottbus Gymnasts - Paul Hamm, Blaine Wilson, Morgan Hamm Coaches - Stacy Maloney, Miles Avery Judge - Harry Bjerke Team Leader - Ron Brant Ron Galimore will review the budget and request any needed adjustments in order to accommodate the extra athletes and coaches. The MPC has already approved these selections via e-mail. The deadlines for these events forced the MPC to use this procedure. The MPC reaffirmed their support of these selections at this meeting. Visa American Cup - Blaine Wilson, Paul Hamm, and Sean Townsend have already been invited to participate in this year's event and have confirmed their participation. A fourth athlete needs to be recommended to Bob Colarossi for his consideration.

Motion: To adjourn Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: To recommend Brett McClure for participation in the 2003 Visa American Cup Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Jay Thornton PASSED: Unanimously

Call adjourned at 7:55 a.m. PST. Respectfully submitted by: Steve Butcher, MPC Secretan)

IV. WINTER CUP SELECTION PROCEDURES - REVIEW OF VIDEO PROCEDURES

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Ron Galimore distributed new video petition guidelines for the committee's consideration to be used for future events. The MPC recommended additional modifications to the document. Ron Galimore will update the document with the additional recommendations and distribute it to the MPC bye-mail.

Motion: To place David Durante into position #12 of the Sr. National Team through the us. Championships Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: 5 for; 2 against; 0 abstentions

V. PAGU MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE

Respectfully submitted by: Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

Ron Galimore updated the MPC on the role of Steve Butcher as a member of the Pan American Gymnastics Union's men's technical committee. Butcher's future role on this committee was also discussed.

VI. USAG PRESIDENT'S REPORT USA Gymnastics' President Bob Colarossi addressed the MPC. He provided the committee with a 2003 World Championships report. Bob discussed the possibility of getting men's television coverage during the World Championships on NBC. The post-Olympic tour was also discussed. Discussions are on the way to bring the 2004 American Cup to Madison Square Garden in New York.

VII. FUNDING PROPOSAL FOR NTC COACHES This item was tabled until the meeting to be held at the men's National Qualifier so that more information can be provided.

VIII. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE Conference Call Minutes April 1, 2003 Meeting called to order at 10:02 a.m. PDT by Chair, Yoichi Tomita

I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. (for Mihai Bagiu) John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2/8

The MPC must consider four open slots on the Sr. National Team. There are two petitions for positions #13 & #14. These positions are to be filled through the US. Championships. After a lengthy discussion, the following motions were made:

Motion: To approve the MPC minutes of 2/8 Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: To place Steve McCain into position #13 of the Sr. National Team through the u.s. Championships Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Jay Thornton PASSED: Unanimously

Ron Brant reported on a new point system that could aid the Men's Program Committee in the selection of the final team members. Kevin Mazeika joined the call to describe the system that he helped to create.

Motion: To place Raj Bhavsar into position #14 of the Sr. National Team through the us. Championships Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Jay Thornton PASSED: 7 for; 0 against; 2 abstentions Motion: To place Jason Gatson into position #11 of the Sr. National Team through the U.S. Championships Motion: Jay Thornton 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously After a straw vote, it was determined that position #12 be selected after the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge Individual Event Finals competition.

IX. NEW BUSINESS New event - World Cup event in Athens, March 28-30: 3 gymnasts with 2 per event, plus prize money. Ron Brant will recommend gymnasts for this competition and the Jurassic Classic. Ron Brant discussed a potentially new selection proposal for the Sr. National Team. A point system was suggested. The World University Games USOC deadline is approaching.

X. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

Call adjourned at 11:50am PST. Evening meeting at 1O:25pm PST

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IV. SPECIAL BONUS SYSTEM FOR THE 2003 QUALIFIER & U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Motion: To approve the same special bonus system that was used at the 2003 Winter Cup Challenge for the 2003 Qualifier & U.S. Championships with one modification - no bonus will be given for a vault with a single large deduction. Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

V. QUALIFYING TO THE 2003 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Motion: To increase the number of junior qualifiers from the 2003 Junior Olympic National Championships to the 2003 U.S. Championships from 12 gymnasts to 14 gymnasts in each of the two age divisions, 14-15 and 16-18. This will result in a reduction in the number of junior qualifiers from the 2003 Qualifier in Michigan. The 2003 Qualifier will permit only 4 gymnasts (not 6) to qualify in each of the two age divisions, 14-15 and 16-18. Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To keep the same qualification method for senior gymnasts to the 2003 U.S. Championships as 2002. Motion: Kurt Golder 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously The following was discussed in an earlier conference call as a possible way to qualify 3, 4, & 5 event competitors into the second day of competition at the US. Championships:

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The MPC recommends 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.

Conference Call Minutes April 16, 2003 Meeting called to order at 10:02 a.m. PDT by Chair, Yoichi Tomita

I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. (absent) Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. (for Mihai Bagiu) John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

The 2003 U.s. Championships competition format will be discussed in more detail on a future call.

VI. SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM TRAINING CAMP REQUESTS The Sr. National Team Coordinator recommended getting more junior gymnasts involved in the Senior National Team Camps. Motion: To approve the request of Sho Nakamori to participate in the next Sr. National Team Camp. Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

II. SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION PROCESS 2003·04 Ron Brant presented a proposal to select the Senior National Team by taking the top 8 all-around gymnasts from the U.S. Championships final All-around results and the MPC selecting 6 additional gymnasts based on their performances on less than 6 events. Ron will send out a final document to the committee for an e-mail vote. Athlete funding will be discussed at the U.S. Qualifier.

Motion: To approve the request of Alexander Artemev to participate in the next Sr. National Team Camp. Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Jay Thornton PASSED: 4 for - 0 against- 3 abstentions Motion: To approve the request of Grant Osborne to participate in the next Sr. National Team Camp. Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: John Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To approve the request of Jason Furr to participate in the next Sr. National Team Camp. Motion: Kurt Golder Motion dies.

VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: John Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously

Call adjourned at 11:150 a.m. PDT. Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC SecretanJ

III. QUALIFICATION TO THE 2ND DAY OF COMPETITION AT THE 2003 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS FOR 3, 4, & 5 EVENT COMPETITORS Motion: To approve the top 30 AA gymnasts to qualify to the 2nd day (AA Finals) of the U.s. Championships beginning in 2003. Additionally, 3 three-event gymnasts, 3 four-event gymnasts, and 3 five-event gymnasts that place within the top 10 gymnasts on their respective number of events be permitted to qualify to the 2nd day of competition at the 2003 US Championships. The MPC will select up to 9 gymnasts from the junior and senior divisions to fill slots deSignated as 3, 4, and 5 event gymnasts in the event no additional 3, 4, or 5 event gymnasts qualify into the second day of competition using the approved criteria. The maximum number of gymnasts, not including petitions or one event specialists, is 39. Junior gymnasts are also eligible to compete the 2nd day of competition based on their scores from the junior division session. They may qualify in the AA or individual events.

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Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: To award the Individual Event Champions at the u.s. Championships based on a combined total of the two days of competition. The top 3 scoring gymnasts on each individual event (Sr. or Jr.) from the first day of competition will qualify to compete on those events on the 2nd day of the 2003 U.S. Championships (AA Finals & Sr. Individual Event Finals) . Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

IV. PETITIONS TO THE 2003 QUALIFIER AND THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Motion: For foreign athletes to be considered by the Men's Program Committee for participation in the Winter Cup Challenge, Qualifier, or U.S. Championships, they must provide a letter of recommendation from their national federation confirming their status on the national team of that country and requesting participation in the event. The letter must also describe the extraordinary circumstance that is the reason for the request to participate in the event. The appropriate petitioning process must be fulfilled. If approved, that athlete would compete in an exhibition status only. Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously Motion: For a U.s. resident alien (attempting to become a US citizen) to be considered by the Men's Program Committee for participation in the Winter Cup Challenge, Qualifier, or U.s. Championships, he must follow the appropriate petitioning process. If approved, that athlete would compete in an exhibition status only. Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously Motion: Petition- to approve the participation of Viorel Popescu (resident alien) to the 2003 Qualifier to compete in an exhibition only status. Motion: Yoichi Tomita

No action was taken concerning Jerker Taudien (Swedish gymnast from Penn State University) and Ricardo Andrade (Brazilian gymnast from Stanford University) due to a lack of information. The MPC has passed the final decision onto the Men's Program Director. Motion: Petition- To approve the participation of Luis Vargas (PUR National Team) to the 2003 Qualifier to compete in an exhibition only status. Final approval is pending the receipt of a letter of request from the Puerto Rican Federation. Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

V. 2003 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS PREPARATION CAMP Motion: To conduct the 2003 World Championships preparation camp at Ohio Sate University. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: John Roethlisberger PASSED: 6-for, a-against, 1-abstention

VI. NEW BUSINESS Replacement of junior gymnasts (ex. injury or Sr. qualification) that qualify to the 2003 U.S. Championships through the JO Nationals may occur up until one week before the U.S. Championships. All replacements will be selected in rank order from the appropriate age division of the Qualifier. The start list for the Qualifier will be posted after the 2003 J.O. Nationals. Reminder: All 3, 4, & 5 event qualifiers to the 2003 U. S. Championships may compete as AA gymnasts.

VII. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

Call adjourned at 11:20 a.m. PDT. Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

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the 2003 U.S. Gymnastics Championships of the dates and location of the training camp to toke place prior to departure for the 2003 World University Games. VIII. ATHLETE REPRESENTATION These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by the World University Games Selection CommiHee, composed of the following members:

College Coaches Association Representative NCAA Rules CommiHee Representative (l) Men's Brevet Judge Men's Program CommiHee Representative (1 ) Athletes Representative Resource to CommiHee Ron Galimore, Senior Director, Men's Program IX. ATHLETE OMBUDSMAN If you have questions regarding your opportunity to compete that are not answered by USAG, you may contact the USOC Athlete Ombudsman: John W. Ruger by telephone at (888) ATHLETE, or by e·mail at johnJuger@usoLorg. X. INTERNATIONAL DISCLAIMER These procedures are based an 10C, FISU and/ or FIG rules and regulations as presently known and understood. Any change in the selection procedures caused by a change in 10C, FISU and/ or FIG rules and regulations will be distributed to the affected athletes

immediate~. The selection criteria are based on the latest information available to USAG. However, the selections are always subject to unforeseen, intervening circumstances, and realistically have not accounted for every possible contingency.

SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR COACHES IX. HEAD COACH The head coach for the World University Gomes Team will be nominated by the World University Gomes Selection CommiHee. The selection of the head coach will be based upon the following cr~eria: proven team leadership ability international coaching experience; and ability to communicate to the athletes, coaches and judges and to follow the established World University Gomes team training plan.

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XII. ASSISTANT COACH The assistant coach for the World University Gomes Team will be selected by the World University Gomes Selection CommiHee from among the personal coaches of the athletes nominated to the World University Games Team.

Informal meetings were conducted at both the American Classic Competition and the Pacific Challenge Meet to discuss the FIG WTC candidate. Although the committee was not all together at the same time they did touch base with each other and did a very good job of conveying the information to absent members. The follow is the final decision.

XIII. REMOVAL Acoach may be removed from theWorld University Gomes Team ashe/he violates the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics (Exhib~ M. Any decision to remove a coach ~ subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures. The World University Games Selection CommiHee will select coaches for the 2003 World University Gomes team for nomination to the USoc.

Recommendation that Linda Chencins'ki be nominated as the candidate for the FIG/WTC position. Motion: Donna Strauss Second: Kelli Hill PASSED

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SO Instructor Member ................................................................ $ 50.00 Non-Member or Associate Member ........................................ $ 100.00 * You must have your USA Gymnastics number or date applied for on the registration form in order to qualify for the discount. All registrations must be received at USA Gymnastics lwo(2) weeks prior to the course date*. late registrations, incomplete registrations, or registrations without proper payment will not be processed. late registrations are not guaranteed a book or admission to the course. On-site and late registrations will be charged a $25 on-site/late fee. All materials, including the course book, are provided at the course and are part of the course fee. Certification is valid for four( 4) years. Safety Certification is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual. Safety Certification registration, however, may be transferred to another course within six(6) months with prior written notification. late fee will apply if notification is received after course deadline. *Usa Gymnastics reserves the right ta alter course deadline

Mail registration form and payment to: USA Gymnastics Member Services Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S.(apital Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 or Fax to 317-692-5212