EVENTS 2007
2008 MARCH
AUGUST 2-5 9-12 5-11 12-21 15 15 15-18 16-18 20-26 25-26
Jeff Metzger Business Builders Workshop Region 6 Congress National Gymnastics Day J.O. National Team Troining Camp (W) T& TScholarship Camp (TI) World University Games National Business Conference State & Reg. Chair Training (TI) Visa Championships (M/W/R/ AG) National Congress and Trade Show World Championships Training Camp (W) World Cup - Russia (TT)
Newlon, MA Newlon, MA Colorado Springs, CO Three Rivers, MI Bangkok, THA San Jose, CA San Jose, CA San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Houston, TX St. Petersburg, RUS
World Cup - Poland (TT) World Chompionships (M,W) Stars & Stripes Cup/lAGC Team Trial (TI) World Championships (R) Region 5 Congress Jr. Japan Competition (W) Jeff Metzger Business Builders Workshop Region 7 Congress
Zelona-Gura StuHgart, GER Birmingham, Al Patras, GRE Indianapolis, IN Yokohama, JPN King of Prussio, PA King of Prussia, PA
National TOPs Testing (W) World Champs. Team Training Camp (TT) National Team Training Camp (AG)
Houston, TX lake Placid, NY Houston, TX
World Championships (TI) International Age-Group Competition (TI) Future Stars National Championships (M) National Coaches Workshop (M) Jr. Pan American Championships (M/W) Olympic Test Event
Quebec City, CAN Quebec City, CAN Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO Guatemala Beijing, CHN
Tyson American Cup level 9/ 10 State Championships (W)
TBD Various sites
level 9/10 Regional Championships (W)
Various sites
level 9 East & West Championships (W) JO National Championships (W) U.S. Classic
T8D Kissimmee, Fl Virginia Beach, VA
U.s. Olympic Team Trials - Gymnastics
Philadelphia, PA
Olympic Games
Beijing, CHN
APRIL 18-20
MAY 9-11 16-18 TBD
JUNE 19-22
SEPTEMBER 1-2 1-9 13-16 19-23 20-23 23-26 27 28-30
29-30
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OCTOBER 5-7 23-28 TBD
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W= Women R= Rhythmic M= Men GG =Group Gymnastics AG =Acrobatic B= Business Gymnastics NOTE: Dates all/I e'lents sullied to change or cancellation.
TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling TT = Trampoline/ Tumbljng
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Steve Penny EDITOR
Luan Peszek GRAPHIC DESIGNER
FEATURES 6 Helicopter Parents: How to Cope with Overprotective Mommies and Daddies.
Zemetria Barnes-Perry USA GYMNASTICS IXICUTIVI COMMlnll CHAIR: Ron Froehlith; PRESIDENT: Steve Penny; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoithi Tomita; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Sthmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; VICE CHAIR ACRO·GYMNASTlCS: Tonyo Cose; SECRETARY: Gary Andmon; TREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG REPS: Bob Colarossi (Executive Committee), Ron Froehlith (Audnor), Tonya Cose IAtrobtrtit Gymnastits Technital Committee) and John Roethlisberger (Athlete Rep.). AT lARGE MEMBERS: Steve Butther, David Holtomb; ATHLm DIREGORS: Kim Zmelkal·Burd.He, John Roethlisberger, Caroline Hunt, Karl Heger, USOC ATHlfTE OIREGOR: Larissa Fontoine. USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRICTORS CHAIR: Ron Froehlith; PRESIDENT: Steve Penny; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Sandy Knapp, Mike Donohue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gory Anderson; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yaithi Tomita; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Sthmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; VICE CHAIR ACRO·GYMNASTICS: Tonya Coso; PUBLIC SEGOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Ron Ferril; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Beny Heppner, COUEGE GYMNASTlCS ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Frontis Allen; NATIONAl ASSOCIATION OF COLLEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Mark Cook; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Mari~n Slrawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Carole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION·MEN: Yoshi Hayosaki; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Becky Oakes; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Butth Zunith; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTlCS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Margie Canfield; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul Ziert; U.s. EWE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Thom Glielmi; U.s. ELnE COACHES ASSOCIATION· WOMEN: Steve Rybatki Tony Gehman; u.s. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Tim Klempnauer; U.s. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTlCS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Casey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION· WOMEN: Meg Stephenlon; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIREGORS MEN: Mike Burnl, Abie Groslfeld; RHYTHMIC: Ivanka Kirov, Mithelle Larson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Tom Forster, TRAMPOLINE: Shoun Kempton, Or. George Drew; ACRO·GYMNASTICS: Undo Porter, Jay Binder, ATHLETES COUNCil Mohini Bhardwaj, Kim Zmeskol·BurdeHe, Larissa Fontoine, Korl Heger, Jeslita Howard, Coroline Hunt, Jomie Marlhik, Steve MtCoin, Shannon Miller, Mithael Rodrigues, Jay Thornlon, USOC Alhlete Rep.; Larissa Fontaine, Exetutive Board Member John Roelhlisberger. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kate Faber·Hitkie; U.s. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howard Sthwortz
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USA GYMNASTICS IS BEGINNING TO ROLL OUT A NEW EDUCATIONAL initiative, known as USA Gymnastics Unive s路ty. The announcement of USA Gymnastics University is just the beginning of a great revolution! USA Gymnastics University is gymnastics education. The University will provide greater educational ot:1p.o unities for coaches, instructors, teachers, judges, and administrators in all of the disciplines and areas of gymnastics, both recreational and competitive. Included as part of the University are the educational courses and programs offered through USA Gymnastics as well as a means for professional certification. Current education programs, including Safety Certification, Regional and National Congresses, program clinics and more will be included under the USA Gymnastics University umbrella . Additional educational opportunities are also planned as part of the University. In conjunction with program and industry experts, online and live courses, workshops, and clinics will continually be developed and offered. USA Gymnastics University curricula is planned to meet the needs of our members, including education in preschool programs, school-age recreational programs, competitive athlete training, spotting, skill progressions and development, judging criteria, business and leadership training and various areas of sport science and sport management. The second component of USA Gymnastics University is the certification program. Certification will be available within four colleges: program , recreational, judge, and business. Each college is comprised of five levels of certification. To earn certification, gymnastics professionals must complete designated courses from the University curriculum as well as other requirements . Continuing education and professional certification benefit our members and the sport as a whole in numerous ways including raising the level of professionalism, increasing knowledge, and providing safe and fun environments for participation in the sport of gymnastics. USA Gymnastics is committed to help prepare all professionals to work toward their highest potential. USA Gymnastics University's educational courses and certification program will be a continual work in progress. This year we are taking the first big step in that process. Certification program requirements and details have been developed and are being presented at various forums including Regional and National Congresses. Existing courses are being revamped and new courses are already being developed . We expect to have two new online courses available by September, a few courses debuting in 2008, and even more in future years. Our next step is to begin certifying members. Although the structures of the University and the certification program have been developed, certification will not be immediately available. Courses comprising the University curriculum are still in the planning and development stages. Level 1 certification is targeted for completion in 2008, with additional levels coming after. As the new courses and certification program are implemented, the USA Gymnastics University will continually be reviewed to ensure it is meeting the needs of our members and our industry. The greater educational opportunities offered through USA Gymnastics University are extremely important for our sport. It is the next major step in the growth and development of our sport, our professionals and leaders as well as our athletes. As is our responsibility as a National Governing Body, USA Gymnastics is setting a standard for professionalism and education in the sport of gym nastics. Be sure to stay informed regarding the new developments of the University and take advantage of these great learning opportunities! You can begin today, continuing your education, developing your knowledge, and earning credit towards your USA Gymnastics University certification.
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It's a bird! It's a plane! No, it's a helicopter parent! These hovering Moms and Dads tend to swoop down and rush in to prevent any possible harm or discomfort that might befall their child-even if such lessons would help their children learn from their mistakes. Of course, most parents mean well. And if we are going to operate gyms that rely on the attraction and retention of young students, we must develop strategies for dealing with the overprotective parents who sign them up. Ready or not, here they come. Many of today's parents might have partied like it was 1999 during the 90s but the party is over. These overprotective mommies and daddies have children now and they are watching them like hawks. No matter where their children are, they are never too far away. Soft urgings of "you can do it" have been replaced by a reassuring yet disturbing mantra of "just let me do it. It wi II be faster, bigger, bolder, and just plain better if I take charge." Several of our Powerful Words member schools and coaching clients bemoan similar complaints during our initial consultations. They start conversations with "It's not the kids that I mind so much ...it's the parents!" While all parents are not hovering over us, many school owners and instructors seem to feel that the majority of parents are getting worse. And everyone-from children to coaches-is paying for it. As gym owners and coaches, we must learn to work with all kinds of people so that we can best serve our clients and have an effective impact on our students. If we take the time to understand where these parents are coming from and how we can help them work with us, they can become our greatest resource.
W~atze~M~? Parents are overprotective for all different reasons. We already mentioned one major reason : parents perceive that when they do somethi ng for their child, it comes out better. But there are other reasons as well. Here are a few:
1. Need for control Parents cannot control the terrorists. They can not control the kidnappers or the pedophiles. They can , however, control how their children spend their time and of course, with whom .
2. Fear the failure These Moms and Dads can not stand by and watch their child feel inadequate, unprepared, or miserable in any way. It is too heartbreaking .
all, childhood is supposed to be a time to make mistakes, learn from them and grow to be independent. Without this training ground, adulthood can be a very rude awakening.
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1. Undermining children's confidence
They feel it is their responsibility to protect their child from these negative feelings.
3. Desire to live vicariously These Moms and Dads spend their time doing a large amount of their child's work and looking for acceptance and approval for their own performance. They throw themselves into every activity their child does and take it personally when their child does not succeed.
4. Entitlement These parents are constantly checking to see how you are treating their child in comparison to others. They keep their eyes on everyone else's plate. They believe that their child should get more of your time, additional energy from your staff, and lots of free "extras." If it will help their child, they will ask for it. Clearly, parents have some complex reasons for hovering . But is it always for the greater good?
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No one can argue that confidence is one of the most important predictors of success. It is the foundation of self reliance and lays the groundwork for commitment, perseverance, goal achievement, and courage. When parents take the reins, they do not allow their children to learn how to take charge o{their own lives. The repercussions can be long lasting.
2. Instilling fear of failure If a child is learning that success is always dependant on the help of Mommy and Daddy, he can become fearful that failure is imminent if he tries to go it alone. Clearly no parent wants to see his or her child fail. However, if a child is continually shielded from disappointment and inadequacy, he or she is being denied the chance to learn how to persevere.
3. Stunting growth and development Since helicopter parents are essentially "babying" their children, it is not surprising that kids of smothering parents can be less mature than their self-reliant counterparts. Studies have shown that these children lack some of the knowledge to negotiate what they need, solve their own problems, stay safe, and interact in close quarters with others.
4. Raising anxiety levels Research has shown that parents who consistently judge their own self worth by their children's success report feeling more sad and having a more negative self image than parents who did not engage in this behavior. Interestingly, parents' anxiety ~ AUGUST 1007 • rECHHIQUE
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levels and dissatisfaction with life has shown a marked increase during the past 20 years as parents have become increasingly involved in their children's lives.
s~ to ~ ettitk tJfIeIt-~ ~ Parents might be adults, but that does not mean that they have all the answers. If you want to help over-involved parents help their children without white-knuckling the steeri ng wheel, here are some gentle ways to go about it:
that disappointment is an excellent opportunity to assist children in eXerClSlng resiliency. Relay that while you understand how difficult it is to see a child in pain, that empathizing and helping a child "move on" is a great deal more productive than tryi ng to "fix" the problem.
1. Encourage parents to take advantage of disappointment
2. Promote open communication with the child
If a parent is saddened by a recent letdown
Many parents may want to engage in a discussion with you about a challenge that
in her child's life, help that parent realize
their child is having in class. In order to encourage responsibility on the part of the child, let the parents know that the child is welcome to talk to you about the problem.
3. Support a parent in letting go a little at a time If a parent is continually doing things for her
child, encourage the child and the parent to negotiate one or two things that the child can master on his own that month. Over time, he will be doing more and more on his own.
4. Cheer on parents who stay strong You now know that handing over the reins to their "baby" is difficult for many parents. If an over-involved parent allows his or her child some additional wiggle room or does not rush in when his or her child falls, fails, or forgets something, congratulate him or her! Parents need praise as well.
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Where should you start? While there are many solutions discussed here, there is no need to get overwhelmed. Just like the parent who is learning to let go, you can choose one or two things to put into place and work on this month, and add on from there. In a matter of months you will have another powerful system in place. Of course, parents might not just fall in line like a bunch of dominos. You must be patient and consistent as well as clear about your goals for this area of your business. What would your ideal parents of your students look like? How could you best facilitate this in your gym? Picture it. Write it out. Relay it. Your diligence will surely payoff. Eventually, and perhaps sooner than you think, you will notice that something has changed. The students will appear more self reliant and the helicopter parents, with your help and support, will have their feet planted firmly on the ground. X
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BETWEEN TRAVEL, WARM-UPS, competition, and award ceremonies, millions of athletes, spectators, and judges have that aching pain that just won't stop. Wouldn't it be nice to have some tricks up your sleeve to prevent the back pain before it began? Look no further; here are some tips to ease away the pain.
Unload Your Spine How many times have you sat in a car or plane and begun to stand only to find out that you feel three times your age? Not only have your muscles remained in a static position for the extent of the ride, but the constant vibration and turbulence have tortured your back. Finding the correct sitting position is critical for preventing back pain. I recommend carrying a towel in yo ur travel bag. The diagrams below show the proper way to remain seated for a long duration. Utilizing an everyday towel can have amazing benefits for the spine as a whole. Simply roll the towel lengrh-wise to create a rwo-to-four inch buffer for your spine.
Second, you need a small back support. Maintaining yo ur lumbar curve allows the body to sit in its natural position. This allows the musculature of the spine to relax and creates a more effective resting state. Finally, make sure yo ur feet can firm ly reach the ground. If you are petite in stature, you might need a small stool or spare book to allow you to reach. If your chair is adjustable, lower it until your knees and hips are at a 90 degree angle. With the proper height of the chair, curve of the spine, and buffer for the pelvis you are on your way to pain-free seating.
How Flexible Are You? Now that we unloaded your spine, it is important to address the flexibility of the body as a whole. Think of the body as a slinky. As you bend and move the top portion of the toy, the rest is soon to follow. The body works in the same way. If one portion of you body is tight and inflexible, somewhere along the line another portion will have to compensate. Below are four important stretches where we will urilize that towel once again. Each stretch will focus on a different segment of the body and will be held for 30-60 seconds, three times. For starters, begin with a basic hamstring stretch. Sit down on the floor or a firm bed/couch with your feet ourstretched in front of you. Place the rolled up towel underneath the leg you desire to stretch first. Lower your upper body to the floor, while flexing the leg to a 90 degree angle. Your goal is to reach or exceed that 90 degree angle with a straight leg and pull your toes towards your head. If you are less flexible, feel free to start by placing the towel behind your knee and slowly work on straightening the leg. As you improve, drop the towel inch by inch towards your heels. Next, we will stretch yo ur gluteal muscles. Begin back in the seated position and cross your right leg over your left sliding your right heel up until it is directly above your left knee. Allow your right knee to open to the side. Place the towel over your left foot and lie down bending your left knee towards your chest. Hold for 3060 seconds and then switch sides. The third stretch will concentrate on the quadratus lumborum, iliocostalis, and piriformis muscles. Lie down in a straight body position on your back, facing the ceiling. Bring one knee bent up to your chest and grab a hold of your knee using your opposite arm. Drop the knee to the side of your opposing arm and hold for 30-60 seconds. Switch sides and begin again. ~
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place the towel just in front of your ischium, across the seat of your chair. If you are asking, "What is my ischium?" they are the two bones that you sit on while riding a bike. Initially place the towel roll under your femurs just in front of the ischium, your spine is unloaded, or cush ioned, from the bottom up, and the towel takes the brunt of the forces . Similar to the meniscus in your knees, the towel will act as the buffer or cushion for the femur as it sits on the pelvis.
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So far, we focused on stretching posterior muscles, but remember, like a slinky, we can not ignore the anrerior musculature. The final stretch is called the flamingo stretch and addresses tight quadriceps. It is petformed in a standing position next to a table or chair that yo u can use as a balance. Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Using the same arm as leg, bend your foot tOwards your buttOcks. Remember to keep your knees closely tOgether and squeeze your glutes. Keep your tOes as close to your buttocks as possible and hold for 30-60 seconds. Flexibility can be an amazing componenr for living a painfree life. Completing these four stretches once a day can be the easiest five minutes of prevenrative care you have ever considered. Whether it is right before bed or just before yo ur first cup of coffee, schedule a time where you can focus on improving yo ur qualiry of life and help make your body a more productive and berrer moving system.
Core, Core, Core! Two down ... on e to go! We have addressed proper unlo~ding of the sp ine, fl exibiliry of th e body as a whole, and now we need the final componenr of strength. Poor abdominal strength is one of the prime precipitatOrs of back pain. The core of yo ur body relies on the transve rs e abdominis, indicated by th e red arrows.
The first method you can try is to simply hiss like a car. The TA is taught at the poinr where YOLI hiss and now yo u JUSt have to concenrrate on mainraining that contraction. The seco nd way to activate the TA is to pretend you have a marble in yo ur navel. Roll the marble up tOwards yo ur chest without rotating yo ur pelvis and hold. Once you have chosen th e method for activating the TA, yo u can focus on three separate strengthening exercises. Just like a stepping sro ne, begin at level one and move up as you successfully complete a set of ten, three times, without losing the conrraction within the TA. Make sure you focus on breathing while completing each exercise, and don't get fru strated on the first try. Begin by lying down in the benr knee position and conrracting the transve rse abdominis. While maintaining the conrraction slowly raise one foot off the ground four inches, hold briefly, and return to the initial position . Switch feet and try agai n. You do not get to relax the muscle until all ten marches are completed. If you fail ... try, try again. Once you succeed at all three sets, move to level rwo. Level rwo starts in the same position, and this time yo u raise the one foot four inches off the ground and bring the seco nd foot up to meet ir. Return both feet to the floor, one at ~ rime. Again repeat this process ten rimes for rhree sets. On the final level yo u will again raise the leg four inches off the floor while mainrai ning that height, slowly extend it out until the knee is straight, briefly pause and then return to the benr knee position. Lower the leg back to the floor and repeat on the opposite side.
The Road to Recovery Whether you are in the stands, judging the evenr, or participating yourself, yo u now have three keys to preventing back pain. Be conscienrious of the mechanics of your sitting position and the way you travel berween competitions. Work on improving your flexibility throughout the body, and improve upon your core strength to sUppOrt your spine. By utilizing these keys, those long days, from warm-ups to award ceremonies will speed by without the back pain you are accustomed to. X
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Sadao Hamada Sadao Hamada coached the Stanford men's gymnastics three NCAA team to championships (1992-93, 1995) in his 30 years at the university. In 1989, he was named USA Gymnastics Coach of the Year. He also earned other Coach of the Year awards multiple times, including three from the NCAA, six conference and two regional. Hamada coached Olympians Steve Hug (1972) and Jair Lynch (1992, parallel bars si lver medalist in 1996), as well as nine individual NCAA champions. Hamada graduated from Japan's Nippon College of Health and Physical Education in 1969 and earned a master's degree from Kent State University. He currently resides in Stanford, Calif.
Karl Heger Karl Heger was a member of the U.S. Trampoline Team for 22 years and won 18 national titles. He competed in 11 World Championships, winning gold medals in double minitrampoline in 1988 and 1999, and he also won synchronized trampoline at the 1991 World Games. He served in Operation Desert Storm, where he was awarded the Bronze Star, and he currently works for the FBI. Heger lives in Rockford, Ill., with his two sons, Kevin (17) and KJ (13). Both Kevin and KJ have competed at the World Age Group Games in trampoline and are coached by their mother, Ute Heger, who was a member of the German national trampoline team.
Leigh Hennessy Leigh Hennessy is a two-time double mini-trampoline world champion (1976, 1978) and won a silver medal in synchronized trampoline at the 1976 World Championships. She was the first athlete, male or female, to wi n all three trampoline events (individual, synchronized and double mini) at the national championships. Hennessy was honored by the International Tram poline Federation in 1982 for her contribution to the sport of trampoline. From 1978-92, she was listed in the Guinness Book of World Records with the highest double mini-trampoline score in international competition. Hennessy graduated summa cum laude from the University of Southwestern Louisiana with a bachelor's degree in speech and audiology in 1980, and earned her master's degree with honors in communication two years later. She lives in Van Nuys, Calif., and is a movie stuntwoman and a former writer for Glenn Sundby Publications.
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The U.S. Men's Team made up nearly an 11-point deficit to win the team bronze medal. The USA finished just 0.6 points behind Puerto Rico and 0.3 behind Brazil. The final scores were 353.900 for Puerto Rico, 353.600 for Brazil and 353.300 for the USA. The U.S. Men's Team included: Guillermo Alvarez of Team Chevron/Mi nnesota Gymnastics; David Durante of Team Chevron/ USOTC; Sean Golden of Houston Gymnastics Academy; Joey Hagerty of Team Chevron/ USOTC.; Justin Spring of Team Chevron/ University of Illinois; and Todd Thornton of Team Chevron/USOTC. Alvarez won the bronze medal in the men's all-around with a score of 87.900, finishing behind gold-medalist Jose Fuentes of Venezuela (90.450) and si lver-medalist Jorge Giraldo of Colombia (89.450). During event finals, Spring won the gold medal on parallel bars, and Alvarez and Golden won si lver medals on floor and ri ngs, respectively. 1(, PHOTOS: LESLIE KING
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way, a club having a fixed obligation of 25% will probably be able to stay in business, however, it will likely have a difficult time with cash flow and squeezing a profit. If this number stays at 25% too long, generally the owner tends to get frustrated. As for a target, I prefer to see 15%-20%. What is Kids First's fixed obligation? In our previous facility, for FYE 1997 (fiscal year end), we clocked in at 11%, very low. However, the day we moved into the new Kids First facility in 1998 we surged to 31 %, unsustainably high. Keep in mind, the decision to take on such a high fixed obligation was strategic, knowing we had to crank up the revenue to become and remain soLvent. By using sim ple math I was able to determine exactly how much revenue we needed in order to hit the magic 25% benchmark and get out of the red. Fortunately, we hit 25% in 18 months and were able to continue to drive that number down as revenue continued up. In what condition would Kids First be today had we
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WHAT IS OFFERED? Three days of education with more than 150 sessions offered. Lectures given by recognized top individuals in the field . Sessions on coaching, judging, business, preschool, recreational, sports science, fitness, Group Gymnastics and cheerleading. The leading experts in the areas of Women's, Men's, Rhythmic, Acrobatic Gymnastics and Trampoline and Tumbling programs will prese nt. The Trade Show exhibit hall will feature 200 booths of products and information from over 90 different Industry Member vendors. Special events to take place in the exhibit hall daily. WHERE? HOTEL TRAVEL RESERVATIONS:
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Rhythmic and Acrobatic Gymnastics events included in Congress registration fee. Artistic gym nastics event tickets can be purchased at the HP Pavilion ticket office or Ticketmaster.
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2007 NATIONAL CONGRESS AND VISA CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE OF EVENTS WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15 8 :00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m . 9:00 a.m. - 6 :00 p.m 9 :00 a.m. - 9 :00 p.m. 12 :00 p.m. 12 :30 p.m. - 6 :30 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m . 1:00 p.m. - 6 :00 p.m. 1:00 p.m . - 5 :00 p.m. 2:00 p.m . - 6 :00 p.m. 6 :00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 7 :00 p.m . - 9 :00 p.m. 7:00 p.m. - 9:30 p.m .
Annual Business Conference T & T SC/ RC/ Workshop and Training Rhythmic National Judges Course Visa Championships Kickoff Congress Registration Opens Junior Men 's All-Around and Event Finals Safety Certification/Risk Management Course H.O.T. Preschool Fundamentals Hands on Training Women's SC/ RC Workshop and Training Women 's Summit and Celebration Dinner Preschool Instructor Training - Invited instructors Senior Men 's All- Around and Event Comp.-Day 1
Marriott Hotel Room Ballroom Marriott Hotel Room Willow Glen Convention Center Room D TBD Convention Center Hall 2 HP Pavilion Marriott Hotel Room Blossom Hill Convention Center Room J Convention Center Room A 4 & 5 Convention Center Room TBD Convention Center Room TBD HP Pavilion
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16 6 :30 a .m.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 17 6 :30 a .m. 8:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m. 9 :00 a .m - 9:00 p.m. 8:00 a .m. - 5 :45 p .m. 9:30 a .m. - 10:00 a.m. 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m . 10:00 a.m. - 11 : 15 a .m. 11 :00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m . 11 :30 a .m. - 1:00 p .m. 11 :00 a .m. - 1:00 p .m. 2:00 p.m. - 3:30 p .m. 3:30 p.m. 4 :30 p .m. 5 :00 p.m . 7:00 p .m. 10:00 p.m.
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Free Workout (Congress attendees and fans join us for a great workout.) Congress Registration Open Rhythmic National Judges Exam Exhibit Hall Open Exhibit Hall USGSA Mega Raffle during Lunch break Coffee Break sponsored by USGSA Congress Sessions Acrobatic Gym . Session A National Team Trials L 8Congress Lunch break - Food avai lable for purchase Gym Club Demonstrations Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony & Luncheon Acrobatic Gym. Session B National Team Trials L 8(presentation of awards) National Instructor Workshop and social Exhibit Hall Social Women Regional Board meetings - TBD Senior Men All-Around & Event Comp o Day 2 Post Event Celebration (open to everyone)
Visa Championships Fitness Plaza * Convention Center Hall 2 Convention Center Room D Convention Center Hall 2 and afternoon after last session Convention Center Hall 2 Convention Center Elite Convention Center Hall 3 in Exhibit Hall Visa Championships Fitness Plaza Marriott Hotel Ballroom Elite Convention Center Hall 3 Convention Center TBD Convention Center Hall 2 TBD HP Pavilion Visa Fan Fest
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18 8:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m . 8:00 a .m. - 2:00 p.m. 8:30 a .m. - 3: 15 p .m. 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. 11 :00 a .m. - 1:00 p .m. 2 :00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. 3:00 p .m. 6 :00 p .m. - 8:00 p .m. 8:30 p .m. 9:30 p.m . - 1:00 a.m.
Congress Registration Open Exhibit Hall Open Congress Sessions Jr. and Sr. Rh ythmic Event Finals and Session C: Aero National Team Trials - Elite Congress Lunch break - Food available for purchase in Exhibit Hall Exhibit Hall Closed Junior Women All-Around & Event Compo Day 2 Interactive Fan Fest & Autographs Senior Women All-Around & Event Compo Day 2 Post Event Celebration Congress Dance Party
Convention Center Hall 2 Convention Center Hall 2 Convention Center Convention Center Hall 3
HP Pavilion Visa Fan Fest HP Pavilion Visa Fan Fest Marriott Hotel Ballroom
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August 15 San Jose, CA; 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. National Congress, Son Jose Morrion Hotel, 301 SMarket St Course code: XX081 52007CA 17 Shelby Township, MI; 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Olympia Gymnastics Academy 51676 Danview Ct Directions: Kelly McDonald 586路803路1333 Course code: HF08172007MI Instructor: Helen Fry, 989-754-7401
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2 Austin, TX 78759; 5:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. GAT: Renaissance Hotel www.gatx.org Directions: Jan Eyman 254-694-2065 Course code: JE0902200lTX Instructor: Jan Eyman 254-694-2065
14 Hudson, OH; 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Uttle Leapers, 1595 Georgetown Rd Ste 1 Directions: Usa Pasuit 330-342-3355 Course code: BM101420070H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430 19 Kent, OH; 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Kent State Univellity Directions: Carol Arnaut 330-534-5224 Course code: BM101920070H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430
Gncinnoti, OH 45014; 11 :00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy Directions: Mary lee Tracy 513-860-3082 Course code: 8M090720070H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430
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20 Indianapolis, IN; 1:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Reg. 5 Congress, Sheraton Indianapolis Hotel, 8787 Keystone Crossing Course code: XX092020071N
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