Technique Magazine – September/October 2004

SCHEDULE SE~IEMBER 3 Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp/Business Conference 15 1J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 16 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 17 TJ. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions lB 1J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 19 1J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions Ricky Deci Memorial Camp (M) 19-26 22 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 23 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 24 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Chompions 25 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnostics Champions 26 1J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions 30 1J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions

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Olympic Trials From a Judge's Perspective.

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USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoichi Tom"o; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; VICE CHAIR & FIG TECHNICAL COMMmEE sporn ACRO: Tanya Cose-Patterwn; SECRETARY: Gory Anderwn; TREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMITTE[ Jay Ashmore, Ron Froehlich. FIG MEN'S TICHNICAL COMMITTEE: George Be<ksteod; FIG TRAMPOLINE ANO TUMBLING TECHNICAL COMMITTE[ Pat Henderwn; FIG WOMEN'S TICHNICAL COMMITTE[ Jackie Re; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Steve Butcher, Paul Spadoro; AJHLffi DIREGORS: Lorissa Fontaine, John Roethlisbarger, Vanessa Vander Muym, Korl Heger, USOC ATHLfTE DlREGOR: Dominick Minicuco.

USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Sandy Knopp, Mike Donohue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gory Anderwn; PUBLIC SEGOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATIUR ATHLETIC UNION: Mike Stonner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Betty Heppner; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION-MEN: Froncis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COLlEGIATI COACHES-WOMEN: Mike Jocki; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRlS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Strawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Corole Ide; NATIONAL COLllGIATI ATHLETIC ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Lou Burlcel; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATI HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATION-MEN: Butch Zunich; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Todd Vesely; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul Spadaro; U.S. EUTE COACHES ASSOCIATION-MEN: StCK'( Moloney; U.S. EUfE COACHES ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: David Hokumb, Steve Rybacki; US. MEN'SGYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marc Yancey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Surie DITullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Cosey Koenig; NATIONAL COLllGIATI ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: Sandy Thiel,; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DlREGORS MEN: Mike Burns, Abie Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Andreo Schmid, Michelle Lorwn; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Kathy Ostberg; TRAMPOlIN[ Shoun Kempton, Marsha Weiss; sporn ACRO: Bonnie Davidson, Jay Binder; ATHlETE DIREGORS: Vanessa Vander Pluym, choir; Lorisso Fontaine, vice choir, Joir Lynch, seaetory; Dominick Minicucd, USOC Athlete Rep.; Jay Thornton, Brooke Bushnell, Kim Zmeskol-BurdeHe, Mohini Bhordwo~ Karl Heger, Christie Hayes, John Roathlisberger; ASSOOATI OIREGORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kate Fober-Hickie; U.S. COMPEnnVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howord SchwtJ[tL

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USA GYMNASTICS Message Dear Members, Although this issue of Technique must go to print prior to the completion of the 2004 Olympic Games, it is important to note the great successes to date.

History was made at the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. Both the U.S. men and women captured the team silver medals - the first time since 1984 that both U.S . gymnastics teams concurrently earned a medal. Plus, Paul Hamm and Carly Patterson made history as well, coming from behind to clinch the coveted title of Olympic All-Around Champion.

Kathy Feldmann Vice President Member Services

For PauL his dramatic comeback after a fall on vault provided television audiences with an amazing story while watching the men's all-around finals. Paul, the reigning 2003 World Champion, is the first American male gymnast ever to become Olympic All-Around Champion.

Twenty years later history repeated itself, as Carly took after Mary Lou Retton by winning the women's all-around gold medal. Surveys show that Mary Lou Retton is still one of the most popular athletes, 20 years after her greatest feat. Hopefully, Paul and Carly will experience the same success and our sport will continue to grow.

Having so much success in the Olympic Games will not only help our sport at the elite level but it will also have an impact in gyms across the land . Children and their parents watching Paul, Carly and the USA men's and women's team earn medals will be flocking into gyms so that they, too, can enjoy and participate in our sport. They may even set their sites on a quest for an Olympic medal.

As soon as the athletes return to the United States they will embark on a new journey - the T.J . Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Joining Olympic all-around champion Carly will be her Olympic silver medalist teammates Mohini Bhardwaj and Courtney McCool, Olympic vault silver medalist Annia Hatch, Olympic bars silver medalist Terin Humphrey and Olympic bars bronze medalist Courtney Kupets. The tour will kick-off Sept. 15 in Tallahassee, Fla. and will also feature members of the 2004 Olympic men's silver team including Brett McClure, Guard Young and Jason Gatson as well as alternates Raj Bhavsar and Steve McCain. Rhythmic gymnast Mary Sanders, trampolinist Jennifer Parilla and sports acrobatics athletes Arthur Davis and Shenea Booth will also be a part of the tour, with the final roster of entertainment acts to be announced following the Games.

Tickets are on sale now for the IJ. Maxx Tour through arena box offices and other area outlets in the 38-city post-Olympic tour. The tour will showcase extraordinary gymnastics in a fun , non-competitive environment.

Audience members will flip, twist and shout for their favorite gymnasts, as they perform in unison with music (See our tour ad on the back cover).

With the excitement of the Olympics and the continued exposure of our sport with the lJ. Maxx Tour, remember there are many opportunities for your customers to be part of your organization, USA Gymnastics. With your increased enrollment, there is no better time than now to begin the level 1 through 3 programs for your beginner students. Also add a women's Prep Optional program or Group Gymnastics program to your club activities. Remember this Introductory Membership is only $ 15.00.

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Mohini Bhardwaj Olympic medalist Carly Patterson commented on the tour saying, "Going on tour last year after the World Championships was so much fun. I can't wait to do the 2004 Tour. It's kind of like an after-party celebration - we get to have fun and let loose."

2004 Olympic Silver Medalist Mohini Bhardwaj said, ''I've never done a tour before so I'm looking forward to being a part of the 2004 T.]. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. It will be a new challenge for me."

Spectators will see many of the usual events such as beams, bars, rings, trampoline and floor - but the performances on them will be anything but the usual. The lighting, music and choreography will be spectacular and the gymnasts in all disciplines will work together to form an outstanding entertainment event for the entire family. It will be unique and memorable so you won't want to miss out.

Alyssa Zebrowski of Arena Gymnastics in Stamford, Conn., is 10 years old and a Level 6 gymnast. She said, "My favorite part of the 2003 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions was the beam performance they did because beam is my favorite event. I also liked seeing Carly Patterson. The gymnasts didn't ignore us they waved to us and were really nice and we even got autographs after the show. I'm going again this year and I hope to get to see all the Olympians. I've been watching the Olympics on TV and I really like Mohini and Carly.

I'm hoping to get an autograph from them at our tour stop."

Courtney Kupets

Bob Colarossi, USA Gymnastics President discussed the tour saying, "lJ. Maxx has been a long-time supporter of USA Gymnastics and helped us produce one of most highly acclaimed and successful tours in our history in 2003. The 2004 lJ. Maxx Tour will raise the bar to new levels in delivering worldclass gymnastics to all parts of the country in an entertaining and creative format. We are honored to have T.J. Maxx on board as title sponsor as we partner together to present traditional and creative gymnastics as it has never been done before."

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Olympic medalist Terin Humphrey said, "The T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions was a ton of fun last year. It was great getting together with all the athletes-men, women, rhythmic and trampoline. I liked doing the shows because it's not just gymnastics but lots of other things, too. We just go out there and do what we do best, plus spice it up a bit."

"This is an exciting opportunity for T.J. Maxx to continue its partnership with the pre-eminent sport in the Olympic movement," said Wendy Lohr, Manager of Event Marketing for T.J. Maxx. "The natural conclusion to what we expect will be a very successful year is to bring these world-class gymnasts to the fans during the 2004 lJ. Maxx Tour."

A special promotion is planned for the 2004 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions called "BEHIND THE TEAM." Loyal lJ. Maxx customers will get the opportunity to see the amazing athletes on tour up close at a special preshow event. Hear tales from Athens and be part of other unique surprises when you get "BEHIND THE TEAM." Visit your local T.J. Maxx store for more information or log onto www.usa-gymnastics.org and click on the T.J. Maxx Tour logo.

USA Gymnastics owns and operates the lJ. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions, and will conduct the tour in partnership with the Arena Network. As in the highly

St. Charles Gymnastics' Hillary Luse, age 12 and a Level 8 gymnast said, "I went last year to the Chicago tour stop and I liked the rhythmic gymnastics the best. It was cool to watch what they could do. I'm looking forward to the tour this year to see the Olympic teams perform. successful 2003 Tour, the 2004 T.J. Maxx Tour will be under the creative direction of One Reel and The Howard Company.

One Reel is a Pacific Northwest non-profit arts organization whose philosophy is to reach new arts audiences and make an impact on those audiences while having fun doing it. Founded in 1972, One Reel's mission is to invigorate broad and diverse live audiences through imaginative and creative arts events of all disciplines.

One Reel produces international, national and regional arts events in collaboration with a wide spectrum of artists of all traditions and cultures.

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best and favorite event - balance beam.

Patterson also helped team USA win the silver medal, the first Olympic team medal earned since 1996.

Hamm made a dramatic comeback from a fallon vault to clinch the all-around gold, becoming the first American male ever to win the coveted title. He went on to win the silver medal on high bar during individual event finals. Of course, he also helped his team to

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By Elisabeth Crandall-Bader, six-time USA National Team Member and current Brevet Judge and Coach recently survived my first experience of judging the U.S. Olympic Trials. This was an extremely exciting event to be a part of.

As every Olympic Trials and selection procedure for as long as I can remember has been unique, this trials also presented a whole new set of circumstances.

Throughout the media coverage, much was spoken about the selection camp to be held at the Women's National Training Center; or the selection camp held by the men's team at the Olympic Training Center. However, not much was spoken about the current format for team competition in the finals of the Olympic Games. I believe this is one of the most important factors to consider in regards to selecting the team.

As every new system brings along so me controversy, this is no different.

To the outside observer or one just paying attention to the media, the assumption could be made that the "Olympic Trials" competition has become obsolete or meaningless. Another assumption could be made that t he judgments given at this competition had no bearing on the selection of the team that was to represent the country in Athens.

The team final is the same as it was at World Championships, where three athletes compete on each event and all three scores are cou nted . Thus, you are no longer looking for five or six athletes who can do four pretty stro ng events and give you a good all around score. This philosophy works when the numbers are higher and more geared toward general consistency across the board. It is also fairly effective in the preliminary competition, where five compete, and you get to drop the low score. However, when you have to count only three scores, those three scores need to be the three highest scores you have on your team . You can't afford to have someone go up on that event that is consistent, but can only score "pretty well." Every

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could possibly be more of an asset to the team than someone who can score pretty well (9.2-9 .4) on all for events, even though that athlete would probably have a higher all around score.

Another point to consider is that each team can only qualify two athletes in total to the all around final. Therefore, it's not really beneficial to have more than three or four athletes competing in the all around . All arounders qualify out of the preliminary team competition, where fi ve athletes compete and four scores are counted.

So you see, it is like a puzzle to be assembled ... where can you get your highest three scores on each event when choosing from six athletes? This is the job of the selection committee to determine. I'm sure that both the men's and women's team selection committees ran the numbers on countless different scenarios, plugging in different athletes here and there and seeing where their biggest advantage was going to be. This is where the trials and the judges come in.

perso n you put up on that event has to have the capability of scori ng big . Thus, you may have an athlete who has two or three extremely strong (9.45 or higher) events, but is just okay on the fourth event (9.0 or so), which would keep them out of the top six in the all around at the Olympic Trials or U.S. Championships, but that would definitely be in the top three scores on three of the events. So, that athlete

Just because the team was not selected solely from the trials or from competition, every time the athletes step out onto the floor to compete, their scores were being measured against all of the other scores, and the committee was plugging in those scores and strategizing how to put the best team together. Also, the athletes are being measured on how they respond to competition and the pressure of the process. So, as I see it, the judge's part is just to give the committee as much information as we can to help them make good decisions in regards to putting the best team out on the floor.

Lastly, as negative as this process can sometime seem, this is a process that the athletes and coaches, along with USA Gymnastics, have created and agreed upon together. They are all on the same page in wanting the USA to be the strongest country in the world, and doing whatever it takes to get there, while sti ll protecting the athletes.

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The reason I did not time this article to appear two months ago to allow one to assimilate it for September pricing decisions is because certain economic conditions have just become clearer to me, namely, how distorted the CPI data released monthly by our government really is (CPI=Consumer Price Index=inflation rate). The government has every motive to see that the CPI appears to be relatively 'tame; such as its currently reported 3.3% annualized rate rather than the 6%, 8%, perhaps as much as 10% that I believe it really is.

. 1. I have NEVER seen a financially vital Gym club that has adopted a 'low price strategy'. A 'low price' strategy will necessarily mean the : org must be satisfied to pay below market wages which sooner or later ~ translates into poor teaching quality which sooner or later translates ~ into lower enrollment which sooner or later drives profit south. ~

2. A price increase equal to the inflation rate is not an increase at all but an 'adjustment:

Where did I come up with my numbers? Admittedly, not through scientific research but, rather, from examining my own personal and business expenses as well as asking numerous business friends and associates to do the same. It is absolutely true, one could make the claim of low inflation if one bought only electronics goods (whose prices have been kept low by technology and Asian labor) or housing (whose cost of ownership has been kept artificially low by an artificially low Federal Funds rate). But, for the rest of us who also buy food, energy, gasoline, health care and building materials, a much higher inflation rate is far more realistic.

3. A business that fails to adjust prices at least equal to the rate of inflation is in effect LOWERING ITS PRICE (try that a few years in a . row and see how healthy your business becomes). : ~ My club, Kids First Sports Center, being fully aware of this inflationary ~ situation, is raising prices an average of 8.2% this fall (my calculation : of the TRUE inflation rate) . In addition to this increase/adjustment ~ we are reducing the number of yearly payment periods (Terms) from : 6 to 5, necessitating a perceived price increase of up to 30% or ~ so, a scary move. My point in mentioning this is to show that even large clubs like KFSC are not immune to the fears and concerns that Why am I introducing political comment into this column? Because : accompany price hikes/adjustments. My advice to you is to avoid at proper pricing of a product is important in any environment but ~ all costs failing to adjust prices at least as much as the TRUE rate of doubly so in an inflationary environment. ~ inflation whatever you calculate it to be.

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Frank Cumisky has been . - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , honored in every venue of the sport of gymnastics. A member of three Olympic Teams, fourth on pommel horse in the 1948 Olympics.

A five-time National AllAround Champion, seventime National Champion on pommel horse, seventime National Champion on high bar and was national champion on every event at least one time.

After graduation from high school, where he was a successful pole vaulter, Frank joined the Swiss Turn-Verein and began a career in gymnastics. Approxi mately two years later he made the Olympic Team at the age of 19.

He was unique in many ways. He was 6 ft. tall, weighed 180 lbs, and invented several moves. Including the hop from the end to the pommels while doing circles, circles on one pommel and the back Moore. On the high bar he invented the straddle catch, the dislocate into inlocated giants and the back giant with half twist.

Frank retired after the 1936 Olympics, but he came back 12 years later and made the 1948 team . He's an internationally recognized expert, frequent guest lecturer at international judges' clinics and Hall of Fame charter honoree. In fact, the Judges Hall of Fame was established in his name. Later he was very instrumental in the development of the USGF by serving as its Technical Director for many years.

Frank passed away on July 22, 2004. He will be sadly missed by all those who knew him.

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By Luan Peszek ational Gymnastics Day took place August 7 in gymnastics facilities, arenas, malls and at festivals all across the country. From the feedback USA Gymnastics has received thus far, it was once again a great success. This year's National Gymnastics Day was special since the Olympic Games were just about to begin. Many incorporated National Gymnastics Day celebrations with an Olympic Good Luck Send Off and / or to promote the upcoming T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions coming to their city.

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No matter what the focus, promoting GYMNASTICS was the goal and it appears the mission was accomplished!

Although we won't have winners to announce yet for the Cartwheel-A-Thon to benefit the Children's Miracle Network (donations are due by Oct. 1), we can share with you below some of the celebrations that took place.

If your club celebrated National Gymnastics Day in some way, please submit your paragraph of information and photos to USA Gymnastics, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225 or email to club@usa-gymnastics.org so that we can include you on the website or in future magazines.

GAHANNA'S CYCLONE GYMNASTICS IN COLUMBUS, OHIO

Two OSU gymnastics team members assisted with a clinic at Gahanna's Cyclone Gym Club to celebrate National Gymnastics Day. All the kids signed a banner in support of the Olympic athletes!

ALL AMERICAN GYMNASTIC ACADEMY IN WILBRAHAM, MASSACHUSETTS

All American Gymnastic Academy had open registration for new students and demonstrations by competitive team, preschoolers, wrestling, cheerleading and dance program students. They also did a car wash and bouncing for dollars - money was given to the Children's Miracle Network.

HILL'S GYMNASTICS IN GAITHERSBURG, MARYLAND

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Conseco Fieldhouse, site of the upcoming T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions, hosted a pep rally on the circle in downtown Indianapolis to celebrate National Gymnastics Day and to kick off ticket sales for the tour.

Three local clubs including Sharp's Gymnastics, Gymnastics Unlimited and DeVeau's School of performed Gymnastics exhibitions. A local radio show promoted the event and encouraged people to sign the good luck banner for our Olympic Team in Athens. Samantha Peszek, a member of the Junior National Team, also participated in the celebration.

CALIFORNIA SPORTS CENTER IN SAN JOSE, CALIFORNIA

California Sports Center, all six sites, held an open house, cartwheel clinic and preschool open house to celebrate the great sport of gymnastics. 100% of the clinic fees were donated to the Children's Miracle Network! The gym also conducted an exhibition at the city's Jazz Festival!

ROSE GARDEN IN PORTLAND, OREGON

Portland, Oregon's Rose Garden hosted a Cartwheel-A-Thon to celebrate National Gymnastics Day and ticket sales for the T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Two gymnastics clubs took part, The Gym-Nest and The MAC Club (Multnomah Athletic Club). Radio Stati()n Mix 107.5 and the local morning news program, Good Day Oregon, covered the entire event. The girls taught reporter Drew Carney how to do cartwheels and they also interviewed a representative from the local children's hospital, , - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - , Doernbecher, about the Children's Miracle Network.

ARROWHEAD POND IN ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA

Kelly An, the painting baby elephant from Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus joined local gymnasts in Anaheim, Calif., to wish the U.S. Gymnastics team good luck at the Olympics and celebrate National Gymnastics Day. BROWN'S GYMNASTICS IN HOUSTON, TEXAS

Brown's Gymnastics celebrated National Gymnastics Day by hosting an Open House and Carnival. 1984 Olympic All-Around Gold Medalist Mary Lou Retton signed autographs and posed for pictures while USA Women's National Team Members Natasha Kelley and Susan Jackson and the rest of the Brown's gymnastics team performed exhibitions. Natasha and Susan along with Pre-elite teammate Katherine Kuntz performed at the Olympic Send off Pep Rally at the Toyota Center promoting the T.J. Maxx Tour and signing a Good Luck Banner that was sent to the Olympic Team. (continued on page 20)

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The MetroCentre teamed up with Gymnastics Academy of Rockford and the YMCA Gym Club to celebrate National Gymnastics Day and promote the upcoming T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. They received excellent - support for National Gymnastics Day from WGFB-FM and WREX-TV (NBC). The photo shows Gymnastics Academy of Rockford at a local Menards where they all signed a good luck banner for the Olympians.

WOGA, World Olympic Gymnastics Academy, hosted a great National Gymnastics Day celebration.

NBC affiliate and Telemundo came out to the event and covered it live.

Carly Patterson's Mom, Natalie, along with Brenda Magana, a gymnast who will represent Mexico in the Olympics, both were on site and helped with the celebration. Everyone signed a good luck banner for the gymnasts in Athens and the event also featured food from Greece and Greek flags. The gym allowed all their kids in class to stop what they were doing and come out and sign the banner.

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POSITIONS OPEN FOR ApPOINTMENT To THE USA GYMNASTICS HALL OF FAME SELECTION COMMITTEE

embers of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Selection Committee are appointed to four-year terms with possible renewal for only two consecutive terms. Mr. Francis Allen, Chairman of the Awards and Recognition Committee on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors, announces three openings on the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. These terms will run from 2005 through 2009 .

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The Hall of Fame Selection Committee is responsible for annually reviewing nominations and choosing eligible inductees into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Any Lifetime Achievement honor is also selected and the induction ceremony is planned by the committee . Current members of the Selection Committee include: Carolyn Bowers, Abie Grossfeld, Jay Ashmore, Barbara Tonry, Dick Aronson, linda Chencinski and Fred Turoff.

If you would be interested in serving on this commiHee, please send a leHer of interest, including a copy of your resume with your gymnastics background/career, by MARCH 15, 2005, to:

Kerri Browder, USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-237-5069 fax

ANNOUNCING THE USA GYMNASTICS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD The USA Gymnastics Lifetime Achievement Award was created as a means for the Hall of Fame Commitee to recognize individuals who have dedicated a lifetime of s.ervice to the sport of gymnastics in a meaningful manner. The intention is to seek out as well as request from the gymnastics community, information about individuals who have mode a considerable impact upon our sport.

This recognition will be presented either during the Ceremony of Honors or with the Hall of Fame Awards at the 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.

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 publications and ceremonies as a recipient of the USA Gymnastics Lifetime Achievement Award • presentation of the award • complimentary admission to yearly U.S. Gymnastics Championships and 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 loves gymnastics and has a lifetime of appreciation or ordinary participation 3. This person(s) should have accomplished on involvement at the regional, national, 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 woys.

The Hall of Fame Committee has assumed the philosophy that the Hall of Fame will have on emphasis on the accomplished othlete. 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 national recognition should be possible through the introduction of the Lifetime Achievement Award. Many hove 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 communicate 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 this information in typed form along with all nome and address information as requested.

You should include as much inFormation as possible using the Following criteria.

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 national 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.

JUDGE-List the total number of years of judging. Include dotes and the number of years at each judging rating held. List dotes 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 education, and major committees served, including dotes.

VOLUNTEER & PROMOTER-List major volunteer efforts, giving dates and number of years of participation. List state, regional, and notional offices held, number of years held, including the type of work occomplished. 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 pravide 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 coreer giving dates 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 MARCH 15, 2005. Nominations received alter that dote will not be considered.

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

Kerri Browder, USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

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type of treatment given, date the expense was incurred and the charges made. Make sure that this follow up medical information includes athlete name, USAG athlete number and the Sanction Number. Return this form to: American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc PO Box 459 Roanoke, IN 46783-0459 Phone (800) 566-7941

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Attention all Clubs! Please be certain to update any changes in your athletes address when renewing memberships online. We know that summer is traditionally the most popular time for families to move. We have seen a dramatic increase in returned magazines due to incorrect or outdated address in our database. Remember, if you neglect to update their address the athlete will not receive the magazine.

In an effort to provide professional development for gymnastics professionals, USA Gymnastics now offers online courses under the name of USA Gymnastics University.

The University courses will include both online and live courses, clinics and congresses. Each program discipline will direct their college courses and requirements. The university will include a large variety of courses including but not limited to coaching education and certification , preschool education, recreational instructor certifications and business management education. Numerous courses will be available under the General Studies category.

I;) Jllll fi fJ I·] iIi} it i I~ t!l) if"] II:fi ll i, ,1:ti • The request form for a Certificate of Insurance is included in your sanction paperwork after approval and processing is complete. You should send this request to K&K Insurance only after your sanction has been approved. Be certain to include your sanction number on your request to avoid delays in processing of your certificate of insurance.

HOW TO COMPLETE AN ACCIDENT OR INJURY REPORT FORM An Accident (Case) Report form is included with this sanction information.

You may photocopy this form and give a copy to coaches/trainers or those responsible for any injured gymnast(s). It is the responsibility of the person attending to the gymnast to fill out their portion of the Accident Report form , at the time of injury. Once completed, Accident Reports must be filed immediately by mailing or faxing to the address or phone number listed on the form . Do not send accident forms to USA Gymnastics. This will delay processing. Please follow these procedures 1. The meet director, coach or trainer will complete their portion of the form and then give the case report/ claim form to the gymnast or gymnast's parents/ guardian for completion.

2. The gymnast or gymnast's parents/ guardian will complete their portion of the form, detach it from the instruction page, and fa x it to American Specialty Insurance Services (219) 673-1291 or mail it to American.

Specialty Insurance Services Inc. It is suggested that you retain a copy for your files.

3. Upon receipt of the Incident Report and Accident Claim form American Specialty Insurance Services, Inc will contact USA Gymnastics to confirm that the participant is a registered Athlete Member.

4. Once received, send itemized physician, hospital or other provider's medical bills for accident medical expenses being claimed as well as the primary carriers Expla nation of Benefits showing payments and denials.

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• Participants will learn new developments in the coaching field or in areas of gymnastics specialties.

• Participation in continuing education is an important activity that contributes to high standards of excellence in all fields.

• Documents the wide variety of coaching related courses completed .

• An aven ue of recognition of professional development and life long learning.

• Provides present or potential employers with the participant's official record of learning relevant for job maintenance, career advancement or job applications.

• Provides official documentation that could be used for salary scale based on training experience.

• Provides documentation of training or learning required for coach's certification that could lead to a Masters of Sports Certificate.

• May lower or stabilize Insurance Rates. Ilisurance companies look to the USA Gymnastics Safety/Risk Management course as the Gold Standard.

USA Gymnastics University will broaden the base of education and certifications thus encouraging the insurance companies to recognize the USA Gymnastics Unive rsity program as a Gold Standard.

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Andrea Schmid Lana Lashoff Suzie DiTullio Simona Zakheim Vanessa Vanderpluym Jan Exner - non-voting Efrossina Angelova - non-voting Michelle Larson- absent

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR NEW ATHLETE REPRESENTATIVE - Caroline Hunt, and Alternates Jessica Howard and Marissa Pierce

II. Membership Director Nominations 1. Not all regions have responded so the item was tabled until Region 2 & 3 have contacted the office.

III. JOPC minutes approved with the following revisions.

1. Proposal #1: JO Age Divisions: Novice age division remains at 6-8 years of age.

Children's age division is broken into two categories, Child A (9 & 10 year olds) and Child B (11 & 12 year olds), to benefit the growth of membership.

The age division for Level 9, 10 and Elite athletes are determined by FIG rules and will be reflected in the Rules & Policies.

Motion: DiTullio Second: Schmid PASSED 2. Proposal #2 Clarification of Non-citizen participation in Junior Olympic Level 7/8 Championships. The Regional Team will consist of the top 6 athletes and two alternates for Level 7 & 8. The alternates will compete for individual awards only, unless they are called upon to replace an injured team member.

A non-citizen will be included in JO Championships should they place among the top six places in the overall All-Around category.

Non- citizens are eligible for duplicate individual awards only.

Motion: Lashoff Second: Zakheim PASSED

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VI. National Team Coordinator Proposals to RPC: 1. Proposal #1: To divide the East/West Open competitions into two divisions -Group A (Level 10 & Elite) and Group B (Level 9).

Motion: DiTullio Second: Schmid PASSED 2. Proposal #2: Provide Camps regularly at the OTC Lake Placid.

To include National team members and by -invite onlyathletes from newly formed training squads (at their cost).

The addition of next generation training squads to the roster will be composed of the next- in- line athletes (at their cost).

A structure and process to evaluate the prospective attendees will be put into place to eliminate bias. (i.e. a small selection committee to assist in evaluating video footage) Motion: DiTullio Second: Schmid PASSED 3. Proposal #3: All International assignments for major competitions will be made only at training camps conducted prior to departure dates.

Motion: Zakheim Second: DiTullio PASSED

VII. 2005 Competition Dates RhythmiC Challenge /Invitational JO Championships Level 9 Championships Easterns / Westerns National Championships

February (date TBD) May 14-15th June 11-12th July 9-lOth & July 16th-17th August 10-13th

Rhythmic Technical Committee Nashville TN June 3, 2004 I. Roll Call Meeting Begins 7:00 p.m .

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II. JO Program Changes for 2005 Season Individual Apparatus: Floor, Rope, Hoop & Clubs 1. Level 5 - Hoop Identified Skill: Roll up body with Hoop release in Passe Delete the roll up the body.

2. Level 6 - No Changes 3. Level 7 - Hoop Identified Skill: Attitude Balance with Hoop Roll Skill may be performed in Front Attitude or Front Horizontal Balance 4. Level 7 - Clubs Identified Skill: Tour Jete Minimum amplitude for Full Credit be lowered to 90 degrees minimum and 80 degrees for Validation

III. New J.O. Program for 2006·2010 Season The program is being developed and will be presented at the Congress in 2005 .

IV. Judges Courses in Fall 2004

General discussion regarding the benefits and disadvantages of the score sheets being returned to the coaches. It was decided that the score sheets are and educational tool that is of great benefit to the athlete, therefore the score sheets will be returned.

Please note, the sheets are meant as an education and informational tool not a means to harass the judges. Judges should not be threatened by the coaches for their scores but rather able to justify their score.

VI. Level 8 Score Forms 1. The level 8 score form is to be used at all competitions in the 2004/ 2005 season and forward . It was suggested that the form be

made in a landscape format.

Action: Nadine to ask Tonya to change the orientation of the form and distribute to the RTC for approval/suggestion.

2. Judges Logs and Master Judges List All judges logs are to be turned in to the RTC Regional Chair by October 2004. A master list of the region is to be completed and sent to Tonya by December 2004. Please keep regional records up to date.

1. All dates for courses in the Fall 2004 should be sent to Nadine

as soon as they are known so that all dates are posted on the USA Gymnastics website.

2. The Expert FIG course will be held in late November 2004. It was recommended that a conference call be held soon after in order to distribute new information to the RTC. This will facilitate any last minute changes that may need to be made to the existing JO program.

3. All judges will need to re-certify in the new 2006-2010 cycle of courses as the program will have changed significantly. Exa ms will need to be written and courses developed in the summer 2005 .

V. Level 9/ 10 Score Forms 1. Score sheets are still being submitted incorrectly. Please educate the coaches in your respective regions. It is important for the

athletes that the forms come to the judges table completed correctly. Remember that the score sheets that are incorrect will receive a deduction. It is recommended that each region have an education seminar regarding the forms and completion.

VII. Recommendations to RPC 1. Define age categories to be in line with the changes of the FIG.

2. Challenge to be set later in February in order to accommodate the late date of the Brevet course (unknown location) .

Move to publish a list of all assigned and alternate judges to all National competitions immediately after approval of the RPC. Motion: Perryne Thompson Second: Tyana Marlowe CARRIED

Action: Simona to take recommendations to the RPC meeting in June 2004 Move to adjourn Motion: Simona Za kheim Second: Perryne Thompson CARRIED

Concern: Level 9/10 score sheets returned to the coaches after competitions.

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2004¡2005 JR. OLYMPIC ELEMENT SUPPLEMENT The following element values are to be used at JR. OLYMPIC COMPETITIONS ONLY, beginning with the 2003-04 season.

Elements marked by an asterisk * indicates that they are in the revised 2002 FIG Code of Point or Code supplements but have been assigned a new number to correspond to the Jr. Olympic difficulty value. NIC indicates "Not in Code".

"5" before a number indicates that the element is not found in the FIG Code of Points, but has been evaluated for the Jr. Olympic program. If the "5" number is the same as a number found in the FIG Code of Points, the element will be considered the same as the element(s) listed under that number, unless it meets the criteria for making an element different. Elements in bold print are new for the 2004-05 season.

Note: Elite athletes who plan to perform any of the "5" elements at an Elite competition must submit the element to their Regional Technical Chairman for Elite evaluation. # for Jr. Olympic Mounts 51.101 *1.204 51.308 *1.310 *1.314 51.410 *1.414 Casts/CounterswinQs 52.101

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Glide, 1/1 turn, qlide kip (also within the exercise) Glide stoop throuqh , straddle cut catch the same bar (also in exercise) Jump forward with free straddle over LB , 1/2 turn to catch HB in "L" grip (1/1 turn must be free) SaIto forward (tuck, pike or straddled) over LB to L hanq on LB Jump to handstand on LB with hips bent, then extended with 1/2 turn Salta forward tucked over LB with 1/1 turn to grasp LB Jump to handstand on LB with hips bent, then extended with 1/ 1 turn in handstand Cast to 11 0 to 44 0 from vertical, legs straddled (hips bent) or together (hips extended) , also with 1/2 turn (cast & turn occurs on same side of bar) Cast to squat, stoop or straddle on low bar, jump to qrasp hiqh bar Uprise backward to clear support on HB. Also, Turninq Uprise Counterswing to straddle backward over LB to hang on LB Cast to handstand with legs straddled (hips bent) or together (hips extended) with 1/2 turn, also to L or mixed-L grip Also, Cast to handstand, hop to reverse qrip in handstand Back up_rise to handstand Counterswing to straddle backward over LB to handstand on LB, also with 1/ 2 turn in handstand Counterswinq with 1/1 turn in fliqht to arrive in a clear support on LB (Pritchard) Cast to handstand, hop change to L-grip Cast to handstand with 1/ 1 turn in handstand, Also, Cast to handstand with hop change to reverse grip and 1/ 1 turn to L or mixed-L qrip (considered as same element) Back uprise to handstand, hop to reverse grip in handstand (McCalla) Back uprise to H5 with 1/2 turn in handstand, also to L or mixed-L grip Back uprise to handstand with 1/ 1 turn in handstand, also to L or mixed-L qrip From a cast on HB, swing down between the bars to a turning uprise and straddle forward over HB with 1/2 turn to regrasp HB (Wilson) Back uprise, release with 1/1 turn and straddle fliqht backward over HB (Franzella) Counterswinq, straddle back to handstand on LB with 1/ 1 turn in handstand Counterswing with 1/2 turn in fliqht to arrive in handstand on LB On HB - Counterswing to front salta stretched with 1/ 2 turn to catch LB in hang (Cox) Counterswinq to front salto straddled to catch same bar (Bullock) Underswing (toe-on) with 1/1 turn and flight over LB to hanq on LB Underswing (sole circle) on LB, release and counter movement forward in flight with 1/2 turn to hanq with mixed qrip on HB (Reinhardt) From handstand on HB, underswinq (toe-on) with 1/1 turn and fliqht over LB to hanq on LB From hang on HB facing LB, swing forward and stoop through, dislocate and underswing with 1/1 turn and fliqht over LB to hanq on LB (Tail On HB, underswinq (toe-on) with 1/1 turn and fliqht over LB to handstand on LB Clear hip circle to handstand, hop chanqe to reverse qrip Clear hip circle forward to handstand, also with 1/2 turn (Weiler kip) On LB facing HB- Clear hip circle forward to immediate front salta over LB to catch HB (Pelaez) H5 on HB facinq LB- underswinq with P /1 turn and fliqht over LB to hanq on LB (5tronq) Weiler kip with 1/1 pirouette (Healy) after handstand (McCallister)

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Backward Giants 54.102 54.102 54.203 *4.302 *4.303

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54.303 54.304 54.306

C C C

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On HB- Lonq hanq pullover to front support On LB - Bckwd. Giant circle to handstand (either side) On LB - Bckwd. Giant circle with 1/2 turn to handstand (either side) Bckwd. Giant with hop qrip chanqe in handstand phase Bckwd. Giant with 1/ 2 turn in handstand to any grip

NIC NIC NIC 4.202 4.203

ALso, Bckwd. Giant with 1/ 2 turn, 1/ 2 turn (different directions), aLso with Legs stradd Led on 2nd 1/2 turn, aLso with hop qrip chanqe on 1't 1/2 turn On LB - Bckwd. Giant with 1/ 1 turn in handstand (Borkan) Handstand on HB, long swing (bail) 1/2 turn to hang on LB (Must start in H5 to receive C value From hang on HB facing LB, swing forward, salto backward tucked with 1/2 turn between the bars to catch LB in mixed qriP. (Cu lli nan) On LB facing HB - Bckwd . Giant with reLease and 1/2 turn in tuck position with flight to catch HB, finishing in a hang on HB, facing LB (Laumann) Back qiant on HB - hop from reqular qrip to L-qrip in handstand phase (Dochnev) Bckwd. Giant with 1/1 turn in handstand, also to L (Mao) or mixed L-grip

NIC NIC 4.303

Bckwd. Giant with 1/1 turn in handstand with hop on first 1/2 turn (turns in same direction)

NIC

Bckwd. Giant with hop-change to reverse grip and 1//1 turn to mixed-L grip (aka) Bckwd. Giant with hop 1/1 turn Bckwd. Giant with 2/1 turn Piked reverse hecht (Piked Tkatchev) Reverse hecht with 1/1 twist (5hushunova) Hang on HB, facing LB - swing forward, salto backward. tucked or stretched with 1/ 1 turn between the bars to clear support or hanq on LB (Pak 1/1) (Phillips) 5wing down between the bars, swing forward and salto backward stretched with 11/2 turn to hang on HB (Hristakieva) 5wing down between the bars, swing forward and salto backward stretched with 1/2 turn

4.303 4.402 4.403 4.405 4.605 NIC

NIC NIC NIC

4.607 4.407

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Forward Giant circles/swinQs 55.202 *5.302 55.302 *5.303

B C C C

*5.304

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55.402

D

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*5.403

D

*5.405 55.405 *5.407 55.504

D D D E

*5.505

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*5.505 55.506

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Low Bar - Front Giant (rev. grip), also with 1/2 turn (start & finish in H5) Front Giant, also with leqs straddLed or hips piked in upswinq, also with 1/2 turn Low Bar - Front Giant with 1/1 turn in handstand Handstand on HB, swing down forward (back toward LB) in reguLar or reverse grip, straddLe flight backward over LB to hang on LB Handstand on HB - swing down between the bars with grip change to cross grip, 1/2 turn in ranqe of hanq position and swinq upward to H5 on HB, also with 1/2 turn (5hahaf) Gia nt circle forward in reverse grip, hop to L-grip in H5 (hands must reLease simultaneously) (EsteLLa) Front giant with reguLar grip (overgrip)-"slip-grip front giant" - Galloway) Also, Front giant with 1/1 turn, also to L or mixed-L grip Handstand on HB , swing down forward with back toward LB (reguLar or reverse grip) to straddle back over LB to handstand on LB Jaeger salto tucked Facing out on LB, LB Front Giant to salto forward to catch HB L-qrip front qiant, also with 1/2 turn From handstand on HB, swing down between the bars with 1/ 2 turn to brief hang with cross grip or change to reguLar grip, swing backward with salto forward piked to hang on HB (Garrett) Mo saLto (Circle swing forward in L-grip with saLto forward tucked over HB to hang on HB in reverse qrip Jaeger saLto piked Circle swing forward in L-grip with 1/ 2 turn and straddLe fLight over the HB to hang on HB (Khorkina from L-grip) (Perret) L-grip front giant with piked or stretched body with 1/1 turn (or more) in H5, also L-grip front giant with release or hop-change grip to initiate 1/ 1 turn completed in handstand, also to L or mixed-L grip

NIC 5.202 NIC 5.203

5.204 NIC 5.202 5.302 5.303 5.305 NIC 5.307 NIC

5.605 5.405 NIC

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Long kip on HB, passing through clear straddle support - swing/ press to handstand, also with 1/2 turn (Chow) L-qrip front stalder to clear support Stalder forward with reqular (over) qrip (Boniforti) Stalder backward to handstand, hop-chanCje Cjrip in handstand Facinq out on LB, LB Front Stalder to salta forward to catch HB

6.201

Seat circle forward with stradd le cut backward to hanCj on same bar Pike sale circle backward (toe on & off) to clear support Pike sole circle backward to handstand with hop-chanqe to reverse qrip On LB- Pike sole circle backward through handstand with flight and 1/ 2 turn to catch HB (performed facinCj either direction) (Bykhovsky) Underswinq (backward sale circle) to a reverse hecht

7.105 Nrc 7.309 NrC

Nrc NrC 6.304 NrC

7.411

From front support on HB , underswinCj with 11/2 or 2/ 1 twist From a cast, uprise or backswing to straddle cut, saIto backward tucked, piked or stretched (Whipsalto-Tanac) on LB or HB UnderswinCj front saIto tucked or piked (toe -on front saIto) Underswinq 1/2 turn to sa lta backward tucked or piked (Comaneci) Flyawav with double sa lta backward tucked Handstand on HB- swing down forward between the bars with reverse grip to saIto forward tucked with 11/2 twist From a cast, uprise or backswing , straddle cut to saIto backward tucked or stretched with 1L1- 11/2 twist on LB or HB (Tanac 1/ 1- 11/2) Double saIto backward tucked with 1/2 twist in 2nd salta (Elmore) Flvawav, double salta backward in layout/pike or pike/ layout Handstand on HB- swing down forward between the bars with reverse grip or clear straddle circle forward between the bars to a salta forward tucked, piked, or stretched with 21/2 twist

NrC Nrc 8.201 8.202 8.204 NrC Nrc Nrc NrC NrC

Also, Giant circle forward, 1/2 turn (in flight) to doub le sa lta backward tucked or piked (Goerlitz) Giant circle backward (facing LB) to salta backward tucked over HB with 1/ 1 twist (Harriman)

NrC

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NIC

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Also, HS on HB - swing down between the bars- swing forward to saIto backward stretched with 1/ 2 twist into sa Ito forward piked with 1/ 2 twist (Varga)

8.404

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8.604

Also, Flyaway, triple salta backward (Maqafia) Flyaway, double salta backward stretched, ** also with legs split

8.606 8.405

Flyaway, double salta backward stretched with 2/ 1 twist (Ray) HS on HB-swing down between the bars-swing forward to salta backward tucked with 1/2 turn into salta forward tucked (Fontaine)

8.605 8.406

Also, HS on HB-swing down between the bars-swing forward with 1/ 2 twist to double salta forward tucked Swing down between the bars, swing forward to sa lta backward tucked with 1/2 twist into salta forward tucked with 1/2 twist (Beckman) HS on HB-swing down forward between the bars in reverse or L-grip -swing backward to double salta forward tucked

NrC

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*8.508

E

Also , HS on HB-swing down forward between the bars in reverse or L-grip -swing backward to saIto forward tucked with 1/2 twist into salta backward tucked Hip circle backward on LB or HB - hecht to saIto backward with 1/ 1 twist

Note: Any double salta backward (flyaway) with tota l of 1/ 1 or more twist (on first and/or second salta)

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C C C

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# in FIG

NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC NIC

5traddle cut forward to rear support Free jump to stra ddle stand (90° approach) 5plit leap forward with leq chanqe to straddle split sit sideways with support on one hand Chest or head stand Free forward roll at end of beam From a side stand facing away from the beam, jump with 1/ 2 turn to chest stand Jump with hecht phase to Round-off -approach at end of beam Free split leap forward with leg change (180° leg separation) onto end of beam Also, 5traddle jump onto end of beam (180 ° leg separation) Free iump to cross split sit -take-off from both leqs-diaqonal approach Free iump with 1/2 turn to cross split sit - take-off from both leqs-diaqonal approach Jump, press or swing to cross or side handstand with 2/ 1 turn in handstand- lower to end position touchinq beam or clear straddle support Free iump with 1/ 1 turn in fliqht to stand Jump, press or swing to cross or side handstand with P /2 or 2/1 turn in handstand - lower to planche or clear pike support 5alto forward tucked, landinq in cross or side stand -approach at end of beam 5alto forward piked to stand - approach at end of beam 5alto forward tucked with 1/2 turn to stand Round-off at end of beam - Arabian salto to stand Round-off at end of beam-salto backwd. stretched with 1/ 1 twist to cross stand on beam Note: All jumps with 3/4 turn will have the same value as root skill with 1/ 2 turn unless specifically listed in this Supplement 5ide straddle jump in cross or side position, hip angle minimum 150° For JO, recognize as a "e" (135° or more split) with insufficient split deductions 5taq leap forward with leq chanqe Cabriole (front or back) 5tretchedjump with 3/4 turn Wolf iump (take-off from two feet) from cross or side positio n SpLit iump in side position with both legs straight (considered same as Henrich iump) Straddle pike iump from cross or side position, also with 1/4 turn Straddle jump to hand support with swing down to cross straddle sit, also with 1/4 turn

1.205 NIC NIC 1.301 NIC 1.314 1.414 NIC NIC 1.616

2.102 NIC NIC NIC 2.110 NIC 2.202 2.203

Also, straddle jump to land in front support or with hip circle backward (Furnon) , aLso with 1/4 turn Split leap with leq chanqe to straddle position - take-off and finish in cross position (Clauson) Pike jump in side position (hip angle 90°) Tuck iump with 3/4 turn -take-off both leqs Wolf hop or iump from cross or side position with 1/2 _3/4 turn, also landinq in front support Split jump with 3/4 turn, beqinninq from cross or side position Straddle pike jump with 1/2 _3/4 turn from cross or side position Straddle jump with 1/2 - 3/4 turn to hand support with swing down to cross straddle sit Also, Straddle iump with 1/2 - 3/4 turn to front support or with hip circle backward From a side stand, take off from 1 foot, swing free leg forward to a minimum of 45°, then swing the leg backward to show 180° split in the air (switch leg) to Land on 1 or 2 feet (Concannon) Pike iump with 1/2 _3/4 turn from SIDE position (from cross position-remains "C") Cat leap with 11/ 2 turn Yanq Bo jump in cross position Split iump with 1/ 1 turn, beqinninq in cross or side position Straddle pike iump with 1/ 1 turn from cross or side position Straddle pike jump with 1/1 turn from side or cross position landing in front support with or without hip circle backward or with swinq down to cross straddle sit Split leap with Leg change to cross split (over 180 0 split) and backward bending (arch) of upper body with head reLease (Switch-leq Yanq Bo) (Courville) PikejumjJ (take-off from two feet) with 1/ 1 turn from cross or side position From a side stand, take off from 1 foot, swing free leg forward to minimum of 45 then swing the leg backward to show 180 0 split in the air in a double stag-ring position to Land on 1 or 2 feet (Concannon) Tuck iumjJ with 11/2 turn (Barclav & Rosette) Wolf hop or jump with 1/ 1 turn from cross or side position Wolf ium~ with 11[2 turn (Vituj) 0

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2.306 NIC 2.401 NIC 2.402 2.403

NIC 2.406 NIC

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Shoulder roll forward with hand support Shoulder roll backward Shoulder roll forward with hand support and extension of body through vertical to arrive in a tuck sta nd or stand (Garrison roll with hand support) Free backward shoulder roll (backward Garrison roll) (Kreifels)

Nrc NrC Nrc

Front walkover to bridqe, 1/ 1 turn on one foot (one hand support) to sit Back walkover to bridge, 1/ 1 turn on one foot (one hand support) to sit Valdez with 1/2 turn in handstand From extended tuck sit - walkover backward with 1/ 1 turn (1/1 turn in HS on one arm, second 1/1 turn with late support of second arm) (Diamidov) Flic-flac with tucking and stretching of hips in flight phase with swing down to cross straddle sit, also qainer flic-flac with tuckinq and stretchinq of hips (Chen-flic) Aerial cartwheel landing in side position From a side stand on one leg, swing free leg backward to Free (aerial) cartwheel to finish in side Dosition (Aerial cartwheel across the width of the beam) Jump backward (flic-flac take-off) with 1/1 twist to walkover forward (Onodi) Butterfly

NIC NIC NIC 7.206

Salto forward tucked (take-off from one or both legs) to extended tuck sit, also without hand support From a straddle sit, cast and whip to front salto in straddle position to land on the hands to a cross straddle sit (Kivisto) Salto backward tucked in side position (across the beam) Also, Salto backward tucked with 1/4 turn to land sideways on beam (Rosette) Salto forward piked Salto backward stretched with 1/1 twist

8.201

From a stand on one leg- swing free leg backward to a front salto with 1/ 1 twist off side (or end) of beam (Mabrev) From a stand on one leg - swing free leg backward to perform a front salto tucked with 11/1 twist of the side (or end) of the beam (Jawarowicz) Gainer salto backward tucked or stretched with P /2 twist to side of beam Gainer salto backward stretched with 2/ 1 twist to side of beam Gainer sa lto piked with 1/1 twist at the end of beam - facinq out (Rinaldo) Double salto forward tucked Double Arabian salto Gainer salto backward tucked with 2Ll twist off the end of beam (Wolf)

NIC

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NIC Nrc 8.401 8.604

NIC 9.208 9.308 NIC 9.604 NIC NIC

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# in Jr. Olympic

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JO Value

Floor - Leaps/Jumps

# in FIG Code

Clarifications: All leaps and turning jumps finishing in a split sit or front lying support will be valued the same as the same element landing in a stand, unless specifically listed in the FIG Code of Points or updates.

Any leap with 180° leg separation and a 1/1 (360°) tum will be awarded C Value Part credit.

S1.104 S1.109 *1.216 *1.305

A A B C

All jumps with 3/4 turn will have the same value as the root skill with 1/1 turn unless specifically listed in this supplement.

Stride leap forward with chanqe of leqs to wolf position Backward or forward cabriole Wolf hop or jump with 1/1 turn Split leap forward with leg change and 1/4 turn to side split leap or straddle pike position,

NIC NIC 1.115

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*5.201 *5.202

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5.203

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Robbinsville, NJ 08691; 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Connections Gymnastics, 1100 Rt. 130 *3:45 Registration time, dinner break provided Directions: Cathy Finkel 973-335-1943 Course code: CF10092004NJ Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973-335·1943

' Time and date sub;ect to change. See usa-gymnastics.org for updates.

October

17 Clackamas, OR 97015; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Sunburst, 9889 SE Mather Rd Directions: Pepper Trautman 503·659·0095 Course code: DA 100120040R Instructor: Debra Anderson 541 ·496·3692 New Albany, IN 47150; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

SIG's, 4343 Security Parkway Directions: Barry Dubuque B12·482·4800 Course code: BD100320041N Instructor: Barry Dubuque B12·482·4800

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Baton Rouge, LA 70815; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

CG:s Gymnastics Inc Directions: Caesar Garcia 225·275·5597 Course code: CGl 0232004LA Instructor: Caesar Garcia 225·275·5597

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Norwood, NJ 07648; 4:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. *Registration 3:45 p.m.

Paragon Gymnastics, 49 Walnut Street Directions: Cathy Finkel 973·335·1943 Course code: CF10232004NJ *Dinner break will be provided Instructor: Cathy Finkel 973·335·1943

RiverSide, MO 64150; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Mercury Gymnastics, 2461 NW Tullison Rd Directions: Lauren Churchman B16·505·2252 Course code: RW10032004MO Instructor: Robin Weidmaier 816·232·7502 Kent, OH; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kent State University Directions: Kathleen Edwards 513·336·7542 Course code: BM 100820040H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614·777 ·9430

Bereo, OH 44017; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Thome·Ohio Gymnastics Directions: Genie Thome 440·243·1211 Course code: BMl 01720040H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614·777·9430

Course code: KB 11132004SC Instructor: Kim Boyd 803·348-2693 27

Stroudsburg, PA 1B360·8137; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

International Gymnastics Camp, 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd Directions: Bruno Klaus 570·629·0244 Course code: PFl1272004PA Instructor: Phil Frank 856·786·3977

December 12

North Canton, OH 44720; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

North Canton YMCA Directions: Colleen Eckel 330-49B·4082 Course code: BM 121220040H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614·777·9430

November

Orangeburg, SC 29118; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Aprils Gymnastics, 3729 Magnolia St Directions: Reggie Mixon 803·531 ·2956 Course code: KB 10082004SC Instructor: Kim Boyd 803·348·2693

Indy, IN 46235; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Tumble Town at Geist, 11960 E. 62nd St Directions: Elizabeth Koehne 317·B23·7734 Course code: BDll0720041N Instructor: Barry Dubuque 812·482·4800 13

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Myrtle Beach, SC 29579; 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.

Terry and Don's Gymnastics, 280 Hidden Woods Drive Directions: Terry Mula or Chris Mula 843·650·5731

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