SCHEDULE DECEMBER APRIL 14-16 14-17 15-17 21-23 23-24
Collegiate Notional Championships (M, W) National Team Camp (TT) level 9/10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (W) level 10 Regional Championships (W)
Ithaca, NY Kansas City, MO Various Sites Auburn, Al Region 7
1-4 3-7 7 7-11
4-8 6-8 6-8 12-16 13-15 14-15 18-26 19-22
J.O_National Championships (M) level 9 East Championships (W) level 9 West Championships (W) Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp J_O_Notional Championships (W) J.O_Championships (R) National Team Training Camp (W) High Performance Coaching Seminar (W)
Houston, TX Palmetto, Fl St. louis, MO Cincinnati, OH Ontario, CA New Haven, a Houston, TX Houston, TX
Master Compulsory Workshop (W) level 9 Championships (R) Moster Compulsory Workshop (W) GG Nationals (GG) Pacific Rim Sports Summit (M,W) Reg. 3 Compulsory Workshop and Technical Symposium Reg_2 Compulsory Workshop XXI American Sokol Slet (M,W,R,TT) U.S. Elite Challenge (TT) U.S. Qualifier (M) J.~. National Team Training (amp (W)
louisville, KY Detroit, MI Reno, NV Ft. Worth, TX Tacoma, WA Plano, TX Portland, OR Chicago, Il Phoenix, AZ Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO
World University Gomes (M,W,R) Notional Elite Qualifier (W) Region VI -VII Regional Compulsory Workshop Eastern Championships (R) Future Stars Camp (M) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp World Gomes (R,TT,AG) Western Championships (R) U.S Classic Challenge (W) Notional Championships (AG) Notional Championships (TT)
Izmir, TUR Houston, TX Providence, RI College Park, MD Colorado Springs, CO Houston, TX Dallas, TX Duisburg, GER Portland, OR Viginia Beach, VA louisville, KY Houston,TX
JUNE 2-5 4-5 9-12 9-12 9-12 17-19 18-19 22-26 24-26 25 29-July 2
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American Cup
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Various Sites TBD TBD
JO Notional Championships (M) World Championships (AG)
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GG Nationals GG World Gymnaestrada Training Camp
T8D T8D
Notional Championships (AG)
TBD
Visa Championships (M,W,R,AG)
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JumpStart Notional Testing (TT) TOPs Notional Camp (W) Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp TOPs BNotional Camp (W)
APRIL 1-2 21 -23 28-30
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JUNE TBD TBD
JULY TBD
AUGUST 16-19
OCTOBER TBD
World Championships (M,W)
Aarhus, DEN
NOVEMBER TBD TBD
Future Stars National Championships (M) National Coaches Workshop (M)
TBD TBD
JULY TBD 2-3 8-10 9-10 10-17 13 14 14-24 16-17 22-23 22-28 26-Aug 3
National Gymnastics Day Visa Championships (M,W,R,AG) Notional Business Conference (B) National Congress
Nationwide Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN
SEPTEMBER 14 14-20 15-18 21-23 30-0ct 2
Jeff Metzger's I-Day 800t Camp T&T Scholarship Campt (TT) World Championships (TT) World Age-Group Games TOPs National Testing (W)
Chicago, Il Three Rivers, MI Eindhoven, NED Eindhoven, NED Houston, TX
Financial Management Semi nor with Sean Dever Core Symposium
21-22
Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp World Championships (M,W) Future Stars National Championships (M) National Coaches Workshop (M)
level 9/10 Regionals (W)
Various Sites
JO National Championships (W) level 9 East &West Championships (W) JO National Championships (M)
TBD TBD TBD
World Gymnaestrada (GG)
Dornbirn, AUI
Visa Championships (M,I'I,R,AG)
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Olympic Gomes (M,W,R,TR)
Beijing, Chino
Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN
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American Cup
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FEBRUARY 24
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COVER PH OTOGRAPHY OF OLGA KARMANSKY BY STEVE LANGE
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USA GYMNASTICS Message Seven year ago when I was hired as the President/CEO of USA Gymnastics I set out to establish a clear vision for the future of the sport. It was to win medals, grow the sport and increase our visibility. I knew then as now that the future success of USA Gymnastics would be indelibly tied to the growth and successes of our Member Clubs. And also, that nothing would help foster that growth and visibility more than robust success on the podium at World Championship and Olympic events. Each one of these three objectives was tied to the other in a mutually supportive relationship. Bob Colarossi President of USA Gymnastics
We can look back on the past seven years with a true sense of accomplishment. We just completed an Olympic quadrennium in which American athletes achieved an unparalleled level of success. Awareness and respect for gymnastics is at record levels, and, as a result we have seen tremendous growth in our club programs. And the clubs did grow, and grow and grow. In fact, today there are more gymnastics schools in the United States than there are Chevy dealers. This is not to say there are not challenges that the gymnastics community will need to confront in the future. An unintended consequence of our successes is a shortage of qualified instructors. This will be one of the greatest tests facing the futu re leadership of our organization. We will need to renew our commitment to make education the number one priority in the sport so that we may create a lasting legacy of teaching professionals. I would like to also take a moment to thank our sponsors, VISA, adidas, Chevron, IJ . Maxx, GM, Hershey, Jet Set Sports, AAI, GKj Elite, and NBC Sports who stood by USA Gymnastics providing the support that allowed our athletes to focus solely on training and achieve their dreams on the field of play. It has been an incredible honor and privilege to work with the athletes, coaches and members of USA Gymnastics for the past seven years. It has been a time of unprecedented growth
and success throughout the gymnastics community. I want to take a moment in this last address to offer a word of thanks first to my staff at USA Gymnastics and then to all of my friends throughout the gymnastics community. The achievements of the last seven years are a testament to what can happen when a strong team pulls together and focuses on a greater goal. I now look forward to continuing to contribute to the sport as a member of the FIG Executive Committee as well as the Board and Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics. I will always be available to help the next generation of leadership build on our successes and take gymnastics to even higher and greater achievements. Thank you again for your faith in our joint vision; it has truly been a pleasure and an honor to be associated with the greatest sport in the world.
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By Rhonda Monte id you know that to a child there are basically only two major holidays in the entire calendar year? One is Christmas and the other is, of course, his or her BIRTHDAY! Birthday parties are a GREAT way to introduce kids from your area to your gym programs! At a party they get to see your awesome facility AND interact with your best, most kid-friendly coaches all in a fun, festive atmosphere! Who wouldn't be begging mom to let them enroll in classes? So, now that we have that settled, read on!
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Now that you are prepared to put on the best birthday party ever, you need to let everyone else know! Word of mouth on a great party place spreads FAST, so what you need to do is to get your first couple of parties booked. You might want to start with one or two of your coaches' children. They make great guinea pigs because they can provide honest feedback (painful as it may sometimes be) to help you fine tune your awesome party. You will know your party has been successful when you hear kids at the end of the party exclaiming, "Can I have MY party here?" or "I'm definitely having MY party here!"
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Decide how far you want to take this party thing. Do you want to offer multiple party plans - or just stick with one basic party? This will also depend on whether you're in a position to hire a Birthday Party Coordinator who will be responsible for booking, setting up, purchasing supplies and staffing parties. Are you interested in a simple to put together "gym time only" party - where you supply the coaches and the gym, but the party supplies, preparation, set up and clean up is the responsibility of the customer? OR .. . do you want to make the parents in your area jump for joy when they hear that you offer a worry-free, ALL-INCLUSIVE gymnastics party where they happily put down the big bucks because it promises no pre-planning, no clean up ... and no headache! You could offer a variety of party packages including both of these plans and possibly more! Next, decide on the cost of your parties. Do your homework and check out what other types of birthday parties are available locally. Include bowling, skating, swimming, and, of course, Chucky Cheese and Safari Sam's. This will give you an idea of what most customers are willing to spend on their little darling's special day. Now, figure out what it will cost your gym to put on these parties. Don't make the parties too inexpensive ... remember, people don't mind paying a good price as long as the product is worth it! .....- 6 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - «
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PURPOSI; O~ TI-ll; COMPULSORY WORKSI-lOP/TI;CI-lNICAL SYMPOSIUM To provide the p articipants with a clear understanding of the 2005-2013 USA Gymnastics Women's Junior Olympic Program: concepts, com pulsory exercises, the interpretation of the text, technical execution of the skills, as well as the option al rules and requirements. To enhance the knowledge of the teachers, coaches, and judges, enabling them to effectively and professionally serve in the development of the young gymnasts engaged in the USA GymnastiCS Jr. OlympiCProgram . To provide an opportunity for gymnastics profeSSionals to become Safety-certified.
MASTI;R STA~~ The Women's Jr. Olympic Program Committee members will be presenting the new Compulsory exercises. The Women's Technical Committee members will be the clinicians for the Optional Technical SympOSium.
WORKSI-lOP/SYMPOSIUM COST Online registration and mail-in forms are available on the web site. Members and non-members may regi ster by mail or FAX (1-317-692-5212). On-line registration is available to Professional, Jr. Professional, and Instructor Members ONLY.
RegislmllOlI per sile is lillllled; Firsl COIIIC, jiJ 51 served basis. TiJere is a $30.00 callcellallOlI fcc lip WJlil May 61iJ; (sllbslJllIliall of parliClpallls is allowed.)
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Choose only one of four options: 1. Compulsory Workshop only - Levels 1-6 (Fri./Sat_/Sun_)
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Floor Exercise music Compact Disc: ..... .. ......... .. .. .. ........ .... ... ..... ...... .. .. ... ..... .... ..... ... .... ... ............ ............ ... ... ......... ........ ... ................... ........ ........ .. .. ........ ..$15.00 Level 1-6 DVD (videos will be available also) .. .. .... ........ .......................... ................. ... .............. ..... ........ ... ......... ..... ............. ............ ... ... .. .......... ... .. ...... ....$30.00 Wall charts for compulsory levels (Level 1-4, Level S, Level 6) ............. .. ........ .......... .... .. .... .. ...... .... .. ......... ...... .. .... ................ ...... ........ ........ ........... .$4.00 each Awards Progra m materials (Lev. 1-4 Wall chart, skill report cards, patches, pin s & chevrons) ...... ....... .. .... ......... .. ...... .............. ..... .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ...... ... $50.00
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1. LEVEL 10 JUDGES' RE-CERTIFICATION COURSE Invitations/registration form will be sent directly to those judges who are eligible: • Must be a Level 10 judge who has passed the Level 10 test two times-once in the current 2001-2005 cycle and once in the previous cycle) • Must also be registered for the Technical Symposium
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"Walk through" parts of the routines for 3, 4, 5, and 6 Balance Beam and Floor Exercise. In gener al, the group participation on the floor will be limited in time in order to cover all the m aterial. Therefore, please do not expect to complete the memoriza tion of the routines on site. There will be additional practice time available each evening. For all levels of Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Flexibility and Conditioning and Beam and Floor Exercise for Levell & 2.
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2) RENO: Reno Hilton 2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV 89595 A very large block of rooms has been reserved . Call (800) 648-5080 by midnight Wed. May 9, 2005 for reservations_ Reno Hilton Workshop Guest Room Rates: Single/Double Occupancy $89.00 plus State & Local tax (currently 12%) Use the Code "USA Gymnastics" or "TUSA" to receive workshop rates The Hilton is located ollly 5 miles from the Reno/Tahoe Intemational Airport. Complimentary airport shuttle from airport to the hotel available every 15 minutes before and after the hour, with the last airport pick-up at 11:45 PM. Complimen tary and valet parking is available at the Hilton.
Note: For either location, any reserva tions after the cut-off date w ill be based strictly on ava ilability. All reservations must be accompanied by a firs t night room deposit, or guaranteed w ith a major credit card. Any reservation cancelled within 48 hours of the arrival d ate will be charged for one (1) night's room and tax. AIRTRAV~L
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National Gymnastics Day is scheduled for August 6, 2005. The theme for this year's National Gymnastics Day is "Begin Here. Go Anywhere!" Here's an update on what's happening with the annual celebration.
State Proclamations USA Gymnastics has requested that the Governors from all 50 states Official State Proclamation for National Gymnastics Day on Saturday, August 6, 2005. Upon receipt of the State Proclamations, USA Gymnastics will make these available on the USA Gymnastics website (www.usagymnastics. erg) and click on Events, then National Gymnastics Day, so that you can print out and post your state's proclamation in your gym. USA Gym nastics suggests contacting your Mayor for a local Proclamation, too! If there's notyeta proclamation for your state posted on the website, simply download a sample Proclamation and Press Release. Customize your own press release and send it to your Mayor. Hopefully your city will issue a Proclamation. Send this information to your local media and gain some media exposure for your National Gymnastics Day celebration .
Promote Your Activities For the first time, you can go online and type in your information regarding National Gymnastics Day and automatically have your event included on our website listing of NGD activities. Simply go to www. usa-gymnastics.erg click on events, click on National Gymnastics Day, and scroll down to Club Activities - Tell Us Form. If you prefer send your NGD information to Loree Galimore at club@usagymnastics .erg.
My friend Mary Lou Refton, once again proves her "Gold Medal" character through her dedication to "National Gymnastics Day:' the spirit of gymnastics not only promotes physical fitness for our kids, it also gives them a sense of self-esteem that will last a lifetime. As cofounder of the Children's Miracle Network, I'd like to thank Mary Lou and the hundreds of local gymnastics clubs across the country. through their generosity they give sick and in/ured kids the gift of health and the opportunity to "live a lifetime~ that's a perfect t 0 across the board! - Marie Osmond Actress/Recording Artist Member Club status (Yes/No) Maili ng address Day phone Night phone Email address Web site Name and Date of your event BRIEF Description of your activities We'll post a list of events on the USA Gymnastics website and publish some events in USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines. Don't forget to send photos after the big celebration to Loree at club@usagym nastics.org!
The steps to get your gym involved in a Cartwheel-A-Thon USA Gymnastics is organizing a national Cartwheel-A-Thon to celebrate National Gymnastics Day, August 6, 2005. What better way to celebrate the sport than to have all of your class students and team gymnasts cartwheeling! It will be a great way to attract media attention and raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network or some other great cause. To add extra incentive, the club or group that raises the most money for the Children's Miracle Network will win a grand prize from USA Gymnastics, which includes an all expenses paid visit from a USA Gymnastics National Clinician to your gym! Your gym will also be featured in USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines as well as included on the poster for National Gymnastics Day 2006.
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Q: Why do I want to help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network? A: All money raised will go to the Children's Hospital in your area and you will be giving back to the community. Once USA Gymnastics learns Ihat you're planning a carlwheel-A-Thon it will contact Ihe Children's Miracle Network. Ahospital public relations staff member will conlact your gym to help you promote your even!.
The Carlwheel-A-Thon will also be a great news item, shOWing how healthy gymnasts are donating their time and lalentto locol hospital. It's a win-win situation for all. last, you could be in the running to win the grand prize by donating Ihe most money to the Children's Miracle Network.
STEP #3 The gymnasts will go out and collect their pledges prior to the event or just collect flat donations at that time. After the event, the gymnasts can go back and collect their donations. The club coordinator will need to collect all gymnasts' pledge sheets and mail the check to the Children's Miracle Network: CMN, 4525 South 2300 East, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117.
Q: What is the Children's Miracle Network? A: Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals throughout Norlh America. Each year these non-profit hospitals treat more thai 14 million children afflieled with diseases, injuries and birth defeels of every kind. One hundred percent of every dollar raised in Ihe community stays there to help children served by participating hospitals in the locol area. Founded in 1983, Children's Miracle Network has raised nearly $1.8 billion for children's hospitals!
To qualify for the USA Gymnastics prizes for obtaining the most money on behalf of the Children's Miracle Network you must have all money in to CMN prior to October 1, 2005.
Also, Mary lou Rellon is the Children's Miracle Network Champions Host, and Kerri Strug and Shannon Miller are the Children's Miracle Network Champions. Q: What's the benefit of participating in Ihe Cartwheel-A-Thon?
We encourage everyone to plan the Cartwheel-A-Thon on or before National Gymnastics Day, August 6.
STEP #4 Send photos and a brief description of how you celebrated National Gymnastics Day to USA Gymnastics. Email ciub@usa-gymnastics. org or mail to USA Gymnastics, NGD, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, Indpls., IN 46225.
A:The whole purpose of National Gymnastics Day is to gain exposure for the sport and get more kids in the gym! 8y holding a Cartwheel-A-Thon you will allrael a lot of aMention plus you'll be involved with a great fundraising even!.
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A:That's fine. We want every club in the country to participate in National Gymnastics Day in some way. We'd love to have you join us in the Cartwheel-A-Thon but that's fine if you have something else planned.
Join the USA Gymnastics Member Club Program toc/ay! In June all Member Clubs will recieve the following materials to help promote your gymnastics club and to show your affiliation with USA Gymnastics
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National Gymnastics Day 10 Perfect Reasons Celebrity Testimonial Poster Women's Silver Medal Olympic Team Men's Silver Medal Olympic Team
2 VHS Video Tapes • Commercial Samples • Public Service Announcement • Highlight Video- 1 hour of gymnastics entertainment
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Marketing Brochure • Download the Marketing Guide from the Member Club Only Site .
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How to develop a press kit Selling gymnastics to the press Approaching sponsors Marketing planning calendar
Advertising Samples • Ready-made ads to use with the USA Gymnastics logo • Member Club logo ad slick Use these ads to formulate a professional looking ad for your club
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National Gymnastics Day • Site Coordinator's guide is filled with useful information to assure a great celebration . Included in this booklet is a sample of the unique things that clubs have done in recent years, a step-by-step action planning section, Children ' s Miracle network contacts, Governors contact information, affiliate o rganizations, coloring pages and Cartwhee l-A-Thon pledge sheets.
Become a Member Club Today! For more information contact: Loree Galimore, Club Services Manager at 317-829-5654 or 1-800-345-4719
All items in this kit are strictly for use by USA Gymnastics Member Clubs only.
The IGate Test' Asked by a 7th grader, "How can you tell a good country from a bad one?" William Bennett, former Secretary of Education and author of The Book of Virtues, uses the 'Gate Test: Simply put: open the gates to a country and watch which way the people run. As I see it, the 'Gate Test' for a Gym Club is an attempt to get a pulse on your employee 'attraction factor' and 'stickiness factor: In other words, to measure the health of your culture-the intangibles that attract and keep employees. To isolate culture, we must contrive a somewhat artificial situation since employees also have financial reasons as well as logistical/convenience reasons for their employment choices. Financial reasons might include: it is her sole source of support; he wants extra spending money; she is putting herself through college. Logistical or convenience reasons might include: proximity to her home; his child is on the team; the Gym Club is near the university she attends.
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The question: which way would the employees run? Would employees flock to your doors ... or sprint out? More likely, there would be no rush just a slow, steady migration so that month to month there would be no noticeable difference, but year after year the difference would be huge. On which side of the migration would your business be? Would the quality of your collective staff improve ... or decline? After a decade of skirmishes would you win or lose the employee war? If you would lose the war, drop every other project and seek serious change today, for this is the most serious of long term problems a business can face. If you would win the war, raise the stakes and try again. Recall a
GymClub that you admire deeply-a GymClub that really has things 'nailed' including : enthusiastic, responsible employees; smooth, efficient systems; consistently growing profit. Next, pretend all the GymClubs in your market are just like this one-even the one across the street! If you would still win the war, congratulations, your Gym Club truly has a world-class culture.
The Gym Club 'Gate Test'. First, in your mind's eye, disregard all financial and logistical/convenience reasons that your employees may have for staying employed at your GymClub (imagine a world where all food, clothing, shelter and transportation needs are provided Kids First Sports Center's Core Concept: Here at Kids First, we are best free of charge). Also, imagine this world is absent of the various : in the world at two things: (1) promoting responsibility through sport; legalities, stigmas and loyalties that tend to dissuade people from (2) developing great leaders. Focusing on the second: developing great switching jobs. Finally, pretend your market area is over-saturated leaders is not an 'add-on: For us, stretching employees' intellectual, with Gym Clubs, all vying for the same employees (that's not too hard emotional and spiritual boundaries is the essence of our existence. If we fail in this, we fail in total. I would like to think we would win the war. to imagine, is it?). The hypothetical scenario: (1) your Gym Club exists in a world where employees' physical needs are provided for and an employee has no reason to accept or stay in a job other than to seek intellectual, emotional and spiritual gratification; (2) your market area is flooded with other Gym Clubs, yet there are plenty of students for all.
Make it a great month. Jeff Metzger USA Gymnastics Business Development Portner President, GymClub Owners Boot Camp President, Kids First Sports Center
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41st ANNUAL USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS and TRADE SHOW Held in conjunction with 2005 Visa Championships August 10-13, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana Business Management, 11 sessions for Cheerleading, sessions for Rhythmic, Acrobatic and Trampoline programs, Sports Science sessions and more.
USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGR~SS Indianapolis. Ind iana · August 10·13. 2005
Plan now on attending. Bring your entire family. Bring your entire staff. Hotels, Congress and Visa Championships venues all within walking distance from one another.
Exhibit floor with more than 150 companies and 200 booths filling the hall. Shopping, discounts, networking, Club Owners opening breakfast, plus save on shipping, and more. National Championships for Women, Men, Rhythmic and Acrobatic Gymnastics Programs. Attractions abound in Indianapolis! From world-class museums and exciting attractions to Hoosier history and heritage, Indianapolis can inspire, entertain and educate visitors with a diverse array of attractions and landmarks. For details about attra ctions, events or hotels, visitors can call. ..
There is something for everyone and plenty to do. Education for all levels. 30 sessions for Women's Program, 20 sessions for Men's program, 15 sessions for Developmental Instructor/ Coaches (pre-school, recreational, class), 14 sessions for
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All USA Gym nastics Professional and Instructor members. Coaches, judges and instructors of all levels. Recreational and preschool teachers, business managers, administrators, club owners, high school and college coaches.
WHAT IS OFFERED: Three days of education with over 130 sessions offered. Lectures given by top recognized individuals in the field. Sessions on coaching, judging, business, preschool, recreational, sports science, athlete wellness, fitness, and cheerleading. The leading experts in the areas of Women's, Men's, Rhythmic, Acrobatics, Trampoli ne and Tumbling, and Group Gymnastics programs.
WHERE: Congress will be held at the Indiana Convention Center and the Visa Championships will be held at Conseco Fieldhouse Aug. 10-13 for men and women, while rhythmic
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WHEN - TENTATIVE CONGRESS SCHEDULE: August 10, 2005 Congress Reg. opens 12:30-6:00 p.m. Annual Business Conference, Safety/ Risk Management course, KAT and MELPD courses, Women's Program State/Regional Chair workshop. Site TBD
CONGRESS HOTELS: Downtown Marriott and Westin Hotel (All the venues and hotels are within walking distance from one another) . Reservations:
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Indy is known for racing and the 2005 USA Gymnastics National Business Conference will fill up fast so register early!
Early bird by June 10, 2005 Member Club $125 .00 Non-Member Club $ 175.00
Come to the 2005 USA Gymnastics National Business Conference to " Rev Up" your business. Take a victory lap and join the w in ners circle with Jeff Metzger. Sean Dever, Patti Komara, Frank Sahlein, Steve Greeley, Tom Forster, Julia Thompson, David Holcomb, Don McPherson, Tom Lenzini, Rita Brown, and race team captain Gary Anderson. All are invited to speak at th is year's Con ference and will help to fix your business " FLAT TIRE!" Get it changed and, whi le you're at it, get a shot of " High Octane" at the Indy seminar.
Cost Member Club $150.00-per person Non Member Club $200.-per person No on site registrati on
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Olympic All-Around champions Carly Patterson and Paul Hamm were named one of 10 finaLists for the 2004 AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award, honoring the nation's best amateur athlete. "It's obviously an honor to be considered one of the nation's best athletes," Patterson said. "Awards such as the Sullivan Award draw attention to the efforts of Olympic and amateur athletics, attention that is much needed and deserved." "The list offinaLists this year is as impressive as always, and I'm proud to be included among this list of finalists," Hamm said. "2004 was a great year for U.S. gymnastics and it wi ll only get better from here." Other AAU Sullivan Award finalists include Jeremy Wariner (track & field) , Andre Ward (boxing), Steven Lopez (taekwondo), Eli sha Au (karate), Cael Sanderson (wrestLing), Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Michael Phelps (swimming), and Matt Leinart (football).
Yevgeny Marchenko was named one of five finalists by the U.S. Olympic Committee for the Coach of the Year Award . Marchenko served as the 2004 Olympic Assistant Coach and is the personal coach of Olympic Champion Carly Patterson. Marchenko, along with his business partner Valery Liukin, operate WOGA in Plano, Texas, one of the largest and most successful gymnastics clubs in the United States. The gym placed as many as six members on the USA National Team. Th e United States Olympic Committee's finalists for Coach of the Year honors and other awards will be May 1 during the USOC Coach of the Year Recognition Banquet at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.
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NEW ELEMENTS OR ELEMENTS THAT WILL CHANGE VALUE FOR THE JO PROGRAM EFFECTIVE August 1, 2005 BARS: 1. Any "B" or "(" "core' element performed with a 1/1 turn on one arm AFTER handstand phase (Healy Technique) = "(" 2. Back uprise (or turning uprise) to clear hip to handstand no longer considered two elements: The Uprise is a "B" and the clear hip backward is either a "B" or "(" depending upon the angle achieved 3. Front giant with 1/1 turn on one arm after handstand to finish in Lor mixed-L grip (Healy) was D; now (
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WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MINUTES CONFERENCE CALL 02/02/2005
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I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 RegionS Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Vice-Chairman SDWP JOPM Accred. Coordinator
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Cheryl Hamilton Sue Graff Linda Mulvihill Carole Bunge Linda Thorberg Char Christensen Pat Panichas Myra Elfenbein Marian Dykes Audrey Schweyer Kathy Kelly Connie Maloney Renee Behrens
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3rd assign judges w ho have tested and not yet passed 4th assign judges who have not yet tested Judges may hold an "OPTIONAL only" rating. A judge does not have to acquire a Level 5 / 6 rating if she chooses to test at a Level 9. After entry level, a judge must hold a rating for 12 months before testing up to the next level. Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points are not required to test at entry levels (Level 5/ 6 and / or Level 7 / 8). (see chart below) A Level 5 / 6 judge does not need CPE's to test at Level 7 /8; however, CPE's are required to be aSSigned. (see below)
Recommendation to accept Task's Force suggestions as amended. Motion M. Dykes Second P. Panichas PASSED
III. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (ACTIVE STATUS) PROCEDURES The following system was developed by Task Force Members, Marian Dykes and Catherine Batsche regarding Continuing Professional Education for USA Gymnastics Professional Judges.
The purpose of the call was to address the recommendations made by the Judges' Accreditation Task Force. Cheryl addressed each of the following points and the committee discussed each as necessary.
"Judges' Accreditation" will be the new name applied to the certification process and the process will be a part of the USA Gymnastics Univ~rsity. The "Continuing Professional Education (CPE)" system wIll be implemented as listed below:
The purpose of the Task Force was to review all aspects of the certification process for Women's Gymnastics Judges and make recommendations to the Women's Technical Committee for their decisions.
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The following are the recommendations that were submitted to the WTC: Timelines: TA Handbook Completed Feb 15 April 30 Mock TA Workshop at the WTC Meeting May 15 Begin testing the computer system. July 20 Kick-off date - On-line registration and Course Registration
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CPE's are required to test up and to be assigned. Hours are actual time (clock hours involved in the activity) o Clinic CPE are those hours spent: - At a State, Regional, or Nationally Organized Congress, Clinic, Course or Symposium that is open to all. Judging or coaching sessions will be designated as "approved for CPE". - USA UniverSity will develop CPE Certificates to be issued at the conclusion of an approved session by the clinician or organizational personnel. - Judges should keep their CPE Certificates with a copy of the Annual Report Form for documentation. o A maximum number of CPE hours may be acquired for the following miscellaneous activities: 1. coaching (6 hrs), 2. in-gym with coaches and gymnasts (6 hrs) 3. volunteering (4 hr) 4. video or live practicing judging (approved by the SJD and/ or USAG State Chair) (3 hrs) o Each State Judging Director is responsible to d esignate a USAGCPE Coordinator. o All. Annual CPE Record will be available on the web-site. o The AIUlual CPE Record is sent to the State USAG-CPE Coordinator by June 30th of each year. o Each judge is responsible to keep accurate records of his/ her CPE, including documentation of attendance at the approved educational experiences. o The Na tional Office w ill conduct audits each year that w ill require judges who are randomly-selected to provide documentation of their CPE, as reported to the CPE Coordinator. o
NAWGJ State Judging Directors are submitting the information on the judges in their state so that the USAG database can be established and is accurate.
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Concerning Test Administrators: o Those individuals that the WTC have deemed eligible to be considered for a position as Test Administrator (TA) have received an Application Form from USAG asking if they are interested in becoming or remaining a TA. o A spreadsheet will be sent to the WTC w ith the names of all those who made application. The WTC will designate those selected and the office will extend invitations to attend a TA Workshop held at either the NAWGJ Symposium or the USAG National Congress. o All tests can be given by any TA as long as the TA holds an equivalent or higher rating. o TNs who do not choose to take the 5 / 6 Test but agree to administrate that test must commit to that decision for the 8-year compulsory cycle once they have given the 5 / 6 Test. o A Level 4 "take home test" will be distributed to individuals taking the Level 5/6 exam. General Guidelines: o First local tests can be given August 20, 2005. o Accreditation year will be August 1 to July 31. o A judge can test each part (practical and w ritten) of the same level a maximum of 4 times w ithin the same accreditation year. o Practicing Judging is NO LONGER required to te st up to the ne xt level. o All current ratings expire Dec. 31, 2005 with the exception of the Brevet Rating which will be extended lmtil the Brevet Course is conducted. o Assignment policy for the fall of 2005: Judges must hold the rating for the level to which they are being aSSigned. During the "fall 2005 recertification period," the following guidelines / priotities will be used for assignment: 1st assign judges who have recertified at the appropriate level 2nd assign judges who have tested and passed one part (optional judges)
Recommendation to accept the Continuing Professional Education system as outlined. Motion: M. Dykes Second: A. Schweyer PASSED
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When a s ked about rhythmic gymnastics in t he U.S. , Olga said, "I believe there are misconceptions about rhythmic in America, mainly that it looks much easier than it is. It actually takes a lot of effort and we train 40 hours a week to get good at it," she said. "And it's an Olympic sport." Olga's parents are Yu ry and Helen Karmansky. Her mother was a former rhyt hmic gymnast and she has an older brother, Stan ley. Olga's plan for t he future is to do her best in rhythmic gymnastics and enroll in college in January 2006, but nothing is final, she
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On the other hand, Jury B, made up by 2 or maybe 4 judges, will evaluate the routine according to its technical and artistic aspects, its execution, composition, and aesthetics. The judges will "start" from a "Magic 10.00" score, from which they will deduct penalties. At the end, they will introduce into the computer a score which will be added to the A score.
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Motion: The following senior gymnasts will qualify to the 2005 Visa Championships from the 2005 U.S. Qualifier taking place in Colorado Springs on June 25: a) Top 7 All-Around gymnasts (not including members of the senior national team who compete in the all-around) from the final results. b) The top 3 two-event, top 3 three-event, top 3 four-event, top 3 five-event gymnasts who finish among the top 10 all-around athletes (including pre-qualified National Team Member who compete in the all-around) using two-event, three- event, four-event or five-event totals for the final results of the competition. c) An individual event specialist placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd on their apparatus according to the final competition results will also qualify to compete in the 2005 Visa Championships. d) The men's progI'am committee reserves the right to invite any athlete on any event who scores a 9.5 or higher at the u.s. Qualifier to participate in the 2005 Visa Championships. e) Vault rankings will be based on Competition ill rules (two vaults). Motion: Jay Thornton 2nd: Miles Avery PASSED: Unanimously Motion: The following junior gymnasts will qualify to participate in the 2005 Visa Championships from the 2005 J.O. National Championships & 2005 U.S. Qualifier: a) The top 12 age eligible all-around gynmasts from the final results of the Level 10 (14-15) & Level 10 (16-18) divisions at the 2005 J.O. National Championships taking place in Houston, Texas.
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vaults and may only repeat one of the two vaults performed. Example: a gynmast decides to repeat his first 9.9 or 10.0 vault then he may not repeat his second vault regard less if it has a 9.9 or 10.0 start value. A fourth vault will not be allowed. Prior to repeating a vault, the gymnast or coad1 must dearly designate to the judge that a vault being performed is an ALTERNATE vault that may replace the vault he just performed.
V. BONUS FORQUALIFIER,U.S.CHAMPIONSHIPS& WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL SELECTION COMPETITION The MPC discussed the approved USA Gymnastics bonus and any needed modilications for the Qualifier, the u.s. Championships and the World Team Selection Competition. Motion: The following bonus will be used at the 2005 U.S. Qualifier, 2005 Visa Championships & the 2005 World Championships Team Selection Competition:
FX- for Natural D stuck dismount = +0.1, for Natural E stuck dismount = +0.2 SR & PB - D stuck dismount = +0.1, for E stuck dismount = +0.2 HE - for E stuck dismount = =0.1, for sE stuck dismount = +0.2 Vault bonus: +0.1 for 9.9 FIG value vault with no large deduction and +0.2 for 10.0 FIG value vault with no large deduction. Any gymnast that performs a 9.9 or 10.0 FIG value vault may perform a second vault. The highest vault score will be used in determining the allaround score. The combined average of the two vaults will detemUne the final vault ranking. If either of the two vaults has a 9.9 or 10.0 FIG value, the gymnast may perform a second vault to attempt to improve his score on the 9.9 or 10.0 valued vault. H owever, the gymnast is limited to a maximum of three
A gymnast may not perform two 9.9 and / or 10.0 vaults and then decide to repea t the fi rst of the two va ults performed. A gymnast may only repea t one vault and it must immediately follow the first attempt. The highest score of the vaults performed will be counted toward his final all-arow1d score. This is a modification to the FIG rule that states that the first vault score will COW1t toward the all-around score. Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously
VII. 2005 VISA CHAMPIONSHIPS - QUALIFICATIONS TO THE 2ND DAY OF COMPETITION (ALL-AROUND FINALS) Motion: The following athletes will qualify to compete on the second day of men's competition at the 2005 Visa Championships: • The top 24 gymnasts, in rank order all around score using both the jlU1.ior all-around and senior preliminary session • Four 2-event, four 3-event, four 4-event, and four 5-event gyrrmasts that place "vithin the top 10 all-around gymnasts on their respective number of events will advance to the All-Around Finals from the combination of the two preliminary sessions. • Individual Event Specialists ranked in the top three from the combination of the two preliminary sessions will ad vance to the second day.
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• Athletes tied for the 24th position from the combination of the two preliminary sessions will compete in the All-Around Finals. • Individual Event Specialist (from either session on the first day of competition) who score 9.5 or above will advance into the All-Around Finals competition to compete on that event.
MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES 2005 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FEBRUARY 4, 2005 Meeting began at 9:07am Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita.
Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster Motion: PASSED
I. ROLL CALL
VIII. 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES The draft 2005 World Championships document was reviewed, updated and approved with changes. Motion: To approve the 2005 World Championships Selection Procedures with the modification. Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously
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IX. '07 & '08 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS After lengthy discussion, the Men's Program Committee is in opposition to the proposed days of the Championships of 2007 & 2008. The men's program has expressed the desire to have a minimum of 4 weeks between the Championships, Trials and World or Olympic competitions. The Men's Program Committee would prefer to have Championships take place August 3 & 4 in 2007 and May 22 - 24 in 2008. It was agreed that these changes were critical to the success of the men's program in these years. X. MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 10:00AM PACIFIC Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary
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Motion: To approve the Men's Program Committee conference call minutes from January 24, 2005 Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously
III. 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed a number of different areas that we need to be aware of when selecting members onto the senior national team, different criteria and tools that the committee may want to consider using to help with the selection. It was decided to come back to this topic during Saturday morning's meeting after we h ad a chance to view Friday's competition. (continued on page 4/)
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It was decided that there would not be an addition of another voting
member onto the Men's Program Committee due to the u.s. no longer having someone on the FIG Men's Technical Committee for the next quadrennium. Therefore, this position on the USAG Men's Program Committee will remain vacated leaving a total of 7 voting members.
V. 2005-08 STRATEGIC TRAINING PLAN, PURSUIT OF PERFECTION DOCUMENT & INTERNATIONAL PROCEDURES MANUAL Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed suggested ch anges that were discussed at a December 2004 Year-End Coaches meeting. The MPC provided input, asked that the documents be updated and could be given final approval on a conference call in the near future.
VI. FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Ron Galimore addressed the Men's Program Committee and discussed different philosophies in selecting a U.s. candidate for the FIG Men's Technical Committee in 2008. The present and new required criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible for the position was presented. George Beckstead will be asked to provide additional input during the Men's Program Committee meeting taking place on Saturday moming.
VII. SELECTION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT FOR 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM & FUNDING Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed the updated document. This document will be approved on a future conference call.
VIII. 2005 INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A draft 2005 World Championships Team Selection document was discussed at length. The Men's Program Committee is in agreement that one all-around gymnast should be locked onto the team based on the final competition results of the 2005 Visa Championships. The selection committee for the 2005 World Championships will be comprised of the MPC chairman, an athlete representative, Men's Sr. National Team Coordinator, Men's Program Director, and an At-large coach who is selected from among coaches in the community who does not have an athlete vying for one of the positions on the World team. It was also agreed that a final selection competition will take place due to the length of time between the Visa Championships and the World Championships. The final selection procedures will be approved on a conference call in the near future.
IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 11:30am
Meeting began at 10:05am Pacific 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. (absent) Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.
II. FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE George Beckstead reviewed what he felt were important qualities the next u.s. candidate for the FIG Men's Technical Committee needs to possess in order to be elected and effective as a member of the Men's FIG Men's Teclmical Committee.
III. NATIONAL TEAM SKILLS CHALLENGE Ron Brant presented his ideas about the development of an event he calls the "Skills Challenge." This future event, among other things, is designed to inspire originality and new skill development in the U.s. The event is presently scheduled to debut in conjunction with the 2006 Winter Cup Challenge.
IV. 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION The Men's Program Committee had lengthy discussion concerning selection onto the senior national team based on performances thus far at the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. After reviewing the competition results from Friday's competition, the committee was unanimous about placing five gymnasts onto the team prior to tOnight's event finals . Motion: To place gymnasts David Durante, Alexander Artemev, Guillermo Alvarez, Todd Thornton, and Sean Townsend onto the USAG Men's Sr. National Team until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously One more athlete will be selected into a funded position at the conclusion of the Individual Event Finals competition tonight. We will also confirm the participants for the 2005 American Cup at that time.
Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously
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(continued from page 41) V. MEMBER MISCONDUCT· 2004 OLYMPIC TEAM FINAL SELECTION CAMP The committee discussed the behavior of several individuals at the Olympic Team Final Selection Camp after the final two athletes w ere named onto the 2004 Olympic Team. It was agreed that the behavior was in violation of the USA Gymnastics Code of Conduct and a meeting was arranged with the individual(s) involved and the Men's Program Committee at 6:45 pm tonight. Motion: To place the individual(s) on probation and to make participant(s) aware of the following sanctions for any future violations: Future Violations of the Code of Conduct will result in a loss of financial support or participation in: 1. Coaches Support 2. Jr. & Sr. Na tional Team Camps 3. Representation at International Events 4. Elite Clinician Program In addition, the MPC will request that the President of USA Gymnastics review the case and consider suspension of the individual(s) USA Gymnastics membership.
Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously
Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.
II. SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION & AMERICAN CUP NOMINATIONS Motion: To place Jonathan Horton onto the 2005 USAG Men's Sr. National Team until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To place the following athletes onto the Men's Sr. National Team in unranked and unfunded positions until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships: Eric LaMorte, David Sender, and Justin Spring. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To nominate the following gymnasts for the 2005 American Cup, pending approval from the USAG President: Alexander Artemey, Jason Gatson, Eric LaMorte, David Sender, Justin Spring, and Sean Townsend. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously
VI. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 12:15pm
III. ADJOURNMENT Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously
Motion: To adjourn at 9:55pm Motion: Kurt Golder 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously
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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. (absent)
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At the conclusion of the Regional Championships competitions taking place April 8-10; the USA Gymnastics National Office will review the
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POSITION AVAILABLE OUR AREAIS GROWING! The Kennett School of Gymnastics, established in 1976 and located 50 miles North of New York City, hos positions for 0 well organized, motivated and experienced Optional Girls Team Coach and an enthusiastic, experienced recreational and team instructor. Husband and wife team welcome! Salaries commensurate with qualifications and experience. Educational and ongoing training opportunities available. Health, moving expenses available. Our School of Dance, est. in 1952, is also seeking an instructor training in Classical Ballet and experienced in teaching other areas of dance. Contact Lee Kennett at 845-2949278, or fax resume to 845-294-1044. Email resume to kennetts@earthlink.net. Kennett School of Gymnastics, 150 W. Main St., Goshen, N.Y. 10924.
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and offer 15 other sports programs. Positions offered include directors, toddler, preschool, recreational, developmental team, prep optional, camp, birthday party instructors. We highly encourage people with a strong sports background and enthusiasmto be part of a growing team of professionals. Please visit our website at www.newenglandsportsacademy. com to viewour programs and facility. Contact Megan Kohan: 781-493-6345 Ext. 108 or email/send resumes to mkohan@nesacademy. com or 345 University Ave. Westwood, MA 02461.
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Coldwater, KS 67029; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Veternan's Building Directions: Candice Wilkinson 620-582-2899 Course code: RW04222005KS Instructor: Robin Weidmaier 816-232-7502
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Dover, NH 03820; 3:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Atlantic Gymnastics Directions: Tony Retrosi 603-740-3547 Course code: TR06052005NH Instructor: Antony Retrosi 603-433-0404
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Reno, NV; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reno Hotel Hilton *inconjunction with JO National Compulsory Workshop Course code: MT06092005NV Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-330-2274
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Reno, NV; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reno Hotel Hilton *inconjunction with JO National Compulsory Workshop Course code: MT06112005NV Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-330-2274 Woodward, PA 16882; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt 45 Directions: Steve Hass 814-349-5633 ' Lunch available on site Course code: SH06182005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633
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Woodward, PA 16882; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt45 Directions: Steve Hass 814-349-5633 ' Lunch available on site Course code: SH07162005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633
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St. Louis, MO; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Sheraton Westport Plaza Hotel Directions: Vicki Kaltaff 636-230-9866 Course code: RW0724 2005MO Instructor: Robin Weidmaier 816-232-7502
August Woodward, PA 16882; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt 45 Directions: Steve Hass 814-349-5633 ' Lunch available on site Course code: SH08062005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633
Hilliard, OH 43026; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Universal Gymnasts, Inc. Directions: 80bbi Montanari 614-777-9430 Course code: BM062520050H Instructor: Babbi Montanari 614-777-9430 10
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