Technique Magazine - June 2009 by USA Gymnastics

EVENTS JUNE 6 12 -14 18-23 19-21 19-21 19-23 23-29 23-28 26-28

Region 3 Championships (AG) Region 8 Congress Chicago Cup and J.O. Championships (R) Chicago Cup (International R) National Elite Qualifier Women's JO National Team Camp JO Championships (TTl International Sport &Cultural Festival (GG,AGI Region 4 Congress

Frisco, TX Jacksonville, FL Chicago, IL Chicago, IL Allentown, PA Colorado Springs, CO San Jose, CA Fort Worth, TX Coralville, IA

JULY 2-5 10-12 11 12-16

National Elite Qualifier (W) AcroboticGymnastics Freedom (up & World (up National Qualifier (M) Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic National Championships

12-15 15-18 19-21 16-23

USA Brevet Judges' Course (W) Nationol Judges' Course #1 (W) National Judges' Course #2 (W) World Games (TT)(AG) 18-19 National Qualifier (R) 24-26 U.S. Classic/ Challenge (W) 31-Aug 2 Region 6 Congress

Houston, TX St. Paul, MN Colorado Springs, CO St. Paul, MN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Taipei Indianapolis, IN Des Moines, IA Newton, MA

25-27 Final Selection Event (TT) 25-27 National TOPs Testing (W) 30-0ct. 4 Final World Championships Selection Camp (W)

Las Vegas, NV Houston, TX Houston, TX

oaOBER 7-12 9-11 9-13 10 12-18 23-25

World Championships Training in Great Britain Region 2 Congress National Team Training Camp (AG) British Open Selection Event (AG) World Artistic Gymnastics Championships (M, W) Region 7 Congress

Great Britain Sea Hie, WA Houston, Texas Houston, Texas London, ENG Virginia Beach, VA

NOVEMBER 4-8 5-9 7-15 14-22 27-29

Future Stars (M) National Coaches Workshop (M) Trampoline &Tumbling World Championships World Age-Group Competition (TT) British Open Tournament 路 Stoke路on路Trent (AG)

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National TOPs Team Camp (W) National TOPs BCamp (W)

Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO St.Petersburg, RUS St. Petersburg, RUS Great Britain

DECEMBER Houston, TX Houston, TX

AUGUST 12 12-15 13-15 21 -23 21-23

Annual Business Conference Visa Championships (M,W,R,TT,AG) National Congress and Trade Show Region 1 Congress CORE Workshop

Dallas, TX OoIIas, TX Dallas, TX Santa Clara, CA Burlington, MA

SEPTEMBER 8-12 9-13 12 18-20

1st World Championships Selection Camp (W) Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships National Gymnastics Day Region 5 Congress

Houston, Texas Mie, Japan Everywhere Schaumburg, IL

W=Women R=Rhythmic AG =Acrobatic Gymnastics B= Business NOTE: Dates and events subject to change or cancellation.

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Eight gymnasts and their coaches traveled to Germany and France from May 4-17 to compete in two international competitions. The U.S. won both team titles and Bridget Sloan won both all-around titles.

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Don't Neglect the Snacks: Pre- and Post-Workout Snacks

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10 Tyson Fitness Challenge USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Choir: Peter Vidmar Vice·Chair: Paul Parillo Secretory: Gory Anderson Treasurer: Morris Jim Notional Membership· Women: Tom Kall Notional Membership · Women: Steve Rybacki Notional Membership· Men: Yoichi Tomita Notional Membership · Men: Russ Fystrom Notional Membership· Rhythmic Brooke Bushnell·Toohey Notional Membership· Trampoline & Tumbling: George Drew Notional Membership· Acrobatic Gymnastics: Dr. Joy Binder Advisory Council: Mike Burns Advisory Council: Ron Ferris Advisory Council: Mike Lorenzen Athlete Direelor . Women: Kim Zmeskal Athlete Direelar . Men: John Roethlisberger Athlete Direelor . Rhythmic Jessica Howard Athlele Direelor . Trampoline &Tumbling: Karl Heger Athlete Direelar . Acrobatic Gymanstics: Michael Rodrigues Public Seelor: Fronk Marshall Public Sector: Bitsy Kelley Public Seelor: Jim Morris Public Sector: Mary Lou ReHan

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The past few months have been quite interesting in the gymnastics community. The world in which we live is so subject to change and we must continue to brace and prepare ourselves for the dynamic nature of our environment. I have been truly impressed by how the gymnastics community rallies when needed. In Texas, state legislators were targeting childcare facility licensing with certain legislative bills; however the interpretation of the proposed legislation could have had a dramatic effect on the nature of the gymnastics business in the state. Led by USA Gymnastics Women's State Chair Diane Callison, a full-fledged effort was made to understand the legislation and work with elected officials to propose amendments that would protect our interests in Texas. Diane made multiple trips to Austin and was tireless in her management of this issue, which in the end proved very beneficial. Eventually, Senate Bill 68 was passed in the House with amendments that clarified the specific nature of the legislation, protected sport specific activities, and created an advisory committee to help interpret the proper administration of childcare licensing . Diane will serve on this committee, and it is "on the record" that the legislation is not intended to have adverse consequences on the gymnastics community. As of press time, SB 68 is going to a joint committee to reconcile differences between the House and Senate versions, and we are still tracking this process. We also continue to monitor collegiate gymnastics' status, which given the current state of the economy is becoming ever more prone to change. Unfortunately, the number of men's NCAA programs dropped by one when MIT downsized its varsity sport programs by 10 sports, including gymnastics. We remain in contact with MIT regarding options, and we are working with the coach and others to determine the best next steps. On a positive note, the effort to raise money for Cal State Fullerton's women's program proved fruitful as more than $72 ,000 was raised to support the continuation of that program. This demonstrates that given just a little time and advance notice, we can have a positive impact on helping our NCAA programs. Earlier this year, USA Gymnastics hosted a "summit" with key players in the collegiate gymnastics community to discuss future ways to support and promote collegiate gymnastics. USA Gymnastics efforts for collegiate gymnastics has long included hosting national championships for both men and women and collegiate scholarships for male gymnasts. This year, we increased our coverage of collegiate gymnastics on our Web site and in information sent to the media. The recent situation with both MIT and Cal State Fullerton emphasizes the need for the entire gymnastics family to work together to support this important part of the community. We will continue to focus on this initiative and work to create a business plan that provides even greater support to collegiate gymnastics. Thanks to everyone who has stepped up recently - either to support the legislative effort in Texas or the fundraising campaign for Cal State Fullerton - and again demonstrated what we can achieve together. We look forward to seeing many of you this summer in Dallas (August 12-15) for the USA Gymnastics National Congress and Trade Show and the Visa Championships, as well as continuing to work with you to grow and improve our great sport.

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By Lindsay G. Langford MS, RD oncluding a recent presentation to a group of high school athletes, I found myself astounded by the number of athletes that pay no attention to the importance of nutrition . Many athletes eat lunch around noon, head to practice/ training sessions at 3:30 p.m., and arrive home for dinner around 6:30 or 7 p.m . famished . Some athletes could be burning as much as 2,000 calories between lunch and dinner with no food in between . I found this routine to be typical for many athletes. As a dietitian, my personal take- home message that night became clear. Athletes desperately need education on the vital relationship between food and performance. I feel athletes should look at food as a performance enhancer, which is 100% legal. An athlete will not test "positive" or fail a drug test with the performance enhancer "food ." By using the proper food at the prope r time, allows performance

to be enhanced in an efficient and clean manner. A gymnast will find better workouts and a higher level of performance when their bodies are prope rly fueled. Like a car, a body cannot perform on an empty tank . Therefore, it is imperative that coaches stress the importance of coming to practice nutritionally prepared . You may notice a sluggish , dizzy, or light headed gymnast if proper nutrition is not accounted for. These athletes must learn to plan ahead by tossing a pre- and post-workout snack into their gym bags, before heading to their next practice. Make sure a nutritious pre-practice snack is consumed one hour before an afternoon practice . Since carbohyd rates are the main fuel source for workouts, be sure to aim for the ACSM/ ADA (American College of Sports Medicine/ American Dietetic Association) guidelines (2009)of 1 gram of carbohydrate per kilogram (kg * )' one hour before practice. Here are a few snack ideas to help boost energy levels before practice:

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Now that you've got pre -workout fuel down, don't forget post-workout nutrition is equally important. After a long hard training session, glycogen (muscles main fuel source) levels are running on "E" and muscle break down could also be occurring. To replenish, rebuild, and strengthen these muscle stores, proper carbohydrate and protein consumption should be consumed no later than one hour after the training session ÂŤ 30min being ideal) . This will allow muscle stores to absorb, regenerate, and bounce back stronger for the next day's workout. Depending on the duration and

intensity of the workout, post-workout nutritional needs vary. For a workout lasting longer than 90 minutes of constant activity, ACSM and ADA (2009) recommend 1.5g carbohydrate per kilogram within 30 minutes and an additional 1.5g carb/kg 2 hours later. Set guidelines are not yet established for protein consumption , but the addition of a smallto-moderate amount of p rotein is recommended for proper recovery. Listed below are some tasty snack options to help a gymnast recover for their next workout:

The snack options provided above should help propel energy level and recovery time . This enables the coach to have a well-rounded gymnast that is fueling and recovering properly for each workout . Mix and match a few items or make up some of your own, but be sure pre- and post- workout nutrition becomes a new priority.

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LUB CORNER Region 8 Raises Money for Susan G. Koman Organization The Region S LevelS Regional Championships was a pink meet this year. All of the girls in the team session wore a Breast Cancer awareness leota rd. The Region raffled off gift baskets and equipment and raised $1,000.00 for the Su san G Koman organization , which is dedicated to educat ion and research about cause s, treatment, and the search for a cu re o 1<'

Byers Gymnastics Center in Roseville, Calif., Helps Sl1ave the Way to Conquer Kids' Cancer All it took was a little off the top for Byers Gymnastics Center in Roseville, Calif., to raise $900 for childhood cancer research. Byers Roseville gymnasts pledged money if their coach, Travis Ralph , would shave his head at the local St. Baldrick 's Day event, part of a worldwide effort to raise money for childhood cancer research . On March 14, Travis was center-stage at the Galleria at Roseville, surrounded by Byers Roseville gymnasts, parents and hundreds of community supporters, as top-fund raiser Julia Endicott, Level 6 Byers gymnast, did the honors. Since 2000, St. Baldrick's Day head-shaving events have raised more than $51 million for childhood cancer research to help the 160,000 children diagnosed with cancer every year. Travis proved that bald is beautiful -- especially when it helps kids battling cancer. 1<'

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his is an exciting year for the Tyson Fitness Challenge and National Gymnastics Day! Thanks to the hard work of clubs and individuals nationwide, we hit our $1 million goal for the Children's Miracle Network last year, and the amount raised keeps growing. 2009 marks the 10th year of celebrating National Gymnastics Day, which marks the culmination of the Tyson Fitness Challenge. Now that you've signed up for the Tyson Fitness Challenge, registered on our website www.tysonfitnesschallenge.com and shared your club's program with others online, it's time to spread the word in your community! Letting others know about the Tyson Fitness Challenge and the Children's Miracle Network will help to increase excitement and support for your club's activities on National Gymnastics Day. As a registered participant, you have access to a world of promotional resources online. We've provided you with a sample press release, and now's the time to use it. Contact local TV, radio, and newspapers, and let them know why fitness and fundraising go hand in hand. Our talking points are a great tool for you. These will prepare you for interviews and will help you to share your enthusiasm for encouraging healthy eating combined

with physical activity among the youth in your community, as well as promoting the spirit of giving to the Children's Miracle Network. Remember that when you collect donations for the Children's Miracle Network, the alliance of premier hospitals for children, 100% of the funds will support your local Children's Miracle Network hospital. It's very important to get your local schools on board for the Tyson Fitness Challenge. Every school has a physical education program and what better way to spread the word about fitness and fundraising for children in your area! Our website provides you with a sample letter, giving you the tools you need to approach your school about supporting this great program, one that is focused on improving the health of your school's children. Like your school, gymnastics clubs are a fun and safe environment where children can learn healthy habits that will last a lifetime. Finally, talk to those who care the most about the health of your community, physicians. Our letter template will help you to communicate that the Tyson Fitness Challenge is not about teaching gymnastics skills, but is about using gymnastics to help kids become more physically fit, as well as learn about a wellbalanced diet. The program encourages physical fitness through fun activities that emphasize four fundamentals of fitness: cardiovascular exercise, strength training, flexibility and nutrition. Now you're ready to go! Summer is here and the Tyson Fitness Challenge is in full swing. We are off to a great start, and September 12, National Gymnastics Day, will be here before we know it. Your club is taking the Challenge, now it's time to let your community know why fitness and fundraising matter to you. X

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• Reminder that effective August 1,2009, background check screening will become mandatory for all Introductory Coach members. Please visit the USA Gymnastics website at www.usa-gymnastics.org for more information regarding the background check screening. • Register the athletes as soon as possible so that they can receive a full year of benefits. Remember the new USA Gymnastics magazine subscription begins with the September/October issue. Parents become very upset when they learn that even though they turned the form and registration fees in to the club in the summer, the club did not register until later in the fall and their child missed an issue. • Don't forget to register your athletes online and save $5.00 on each registrant. Please visit the USA Gymnastics website and watch for Member Services E-Newsletter, for the most up-to-date membership information. We continue to thank you for your support and wish you and your club a successful 2009-2010 season! 1(

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Gymnastics Builds Self-Esteem! here is little doubt in my mind, Kids First exists today because of my personal experience with sports, in particular, gymnastics. As an elementary student, I was socially sheltered, as my mom did not drive or get out much and my dad was busy running his business. We virtually never traveled and a trip to a restaurant was a once a year occurrence . I lacked confidence in myself and was awkward in new situations and, therefore , avoided them as well as other risks. Gymnastics altered my perception of myself and absolutely changed the course of my life. Facing the challenges of training my body to learn gymnastics gave me the courage to face life's social, intellectual and other challenges. In gymnastics, I learned to equate a challenge with fun and excitement rather than trepidation and an xiety. My confidence and love of life grew. It was at my first teaching job instructing tumbling at Mary Ann

Pearman's School of Dance that I realized my passion was helping kids receive the same benefits from gymnastics that I did . To this day I define myself first and foremost as a teacher, even though my energy is now devoted to leadership in the adult world. (I believe there are few differences between teaching and leadership.) Why is skillful gymnastics instruction uniquely beneficial for young children? I have thought about this for decades and have come to this conclusion: Very young human beings experience life in the physical realm . It is a huge event in the life of a child when s/he learns to walk, jump, skip or turn a cartwheel. These events have far more impact on a person's psychological makeup than does learning to conjugate a verb or solving for X. To this day, I remember as a very young child the feeling of frustration and later the feeling of achievement learning to skip on both feet. Perhaps I

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Individual registration f ee includes: 1. Credential for entrance to Congress sessions, Aug 13-15. Credential available at check-in Aug 13. 2. One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Saturday, Aug 15. Must be 18+ to attend. Additiona l tickets for spouse/guest are $35 each, avai lable at on-site reg istration. 3. Free admission to Acro, Rhythmic and T&T com petitions. 4. Registration & att endance earns 15 individua l USA Gymnastics University credits. 5. Trade show admission.

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Return completed form and payment to: USA Gymnast ics, 132 E. Wash ingt on St. Ste. 700, Ind ia napolis, IN 46204 or by fa x: 317.692.5 212 Att ention: Mem ber Services National Congress Policies in brief: •

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Subst itution Policy: To transfer regi strat ion to another person, the new Congress attendee must also have a USA Gymnastics Congress-eligible membersh ip. After Ju ly 12, $30 fee per substitution. Cancellation Policy : All cancellations must be in writing. Before Ju ly 12, ref und of registration fee less $30 service fee per person cancel li ng. Aft er July 13, re fund is 50% of regist ration fee per person ca nce ll ing. NO REFUNDS AFTER AUG . 30. Subm it all subst itution and cance llati on re quests IN WR ITING to USA Gymnastics, attention: Cathy Allen

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Mailed and faxed registrations for pre- and post-congress courses must be received by July 12 unless otherwise noted below. After July 12 you must register on-site and an on-site fee of $25 will be added to your registration total. Due to limited space and materials, adm ission is not guaranteed unless you are prereg istered . Due to time constraints, severa l courses may overlap. Please be aware of this when sc hed uling. Use th is form for individua l registration only. Online registration available. Please provide a valid personal email address. Your registrati on confirmation will be sent by email only. On-site reg istration opens August 12. Congress sessions and Exhibit Hall open Aug 13-15. If applying for membership, you must attach a se pa rate membership application form.

Name_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ USA Gymnastics Membership # _ _ _ _ _ __ Email Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Date of Birth _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Mailing Add ress _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Telephone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State_ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Club Name _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Club# _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Check all that apply: 0 Club Owner 0 Coach/Teacher 0 Judge 0 Administrator 0 Other

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Wednesday, August 12, 8:00-5:00 p.m. Includes continental breakfast, lunch & wine social. No on-site registration.

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Safety/Risk Management Certification Course: Sunday, August 16, 8:45 -2:00 p.m .

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IN 46204 or by fax: 317.692.5212 Attention: Member Services $$,- - - - - - -- - - - - - - -- ---National Congre ss Policies in brief: •

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What comes to mind when you think Disney? Maybe you think of Mickey Mouse or Cinderella . Or perhaps a memory of a visit to a Disney Theme Park, a Disney movie or cartoon you!ve seen! or a Disney product you!ve purchased . Those are true personal experiences but as a company Disney is best known for exceptional leadership! top notch management! quality products and customer service! and brand loyalty. These are also areas '- $I which build a foundation of success for all businesses, including gymnastics clubs.

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Don!t miss your chance to learn from a global corporate leader. "Experience the Business _ -- '© Disney Behind the Magic" to success and industry benchmarks in these key business areas leadership excellence! people management! quality service! brand loyalty and inspi ri ng creativity. This session will include sem inars on Disney's Approach to Leadership Excellence and Disney's Approach to Quality Service. Additional guest speakers include USA Gymnastics President Steve Penny! USA Gymnastics Chairman of the Board Peter Vidmar! USA Gymnastics Vice President of Member Se rvices Kathy Feldmann and other guests. Individual Registration Fee per person:

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Substitution Policy: To transfer registration to another person, the new Congress attendee must also have a USA Gymnastics Congress-eligible membership. After July 12, $30 fee per substitution. Cancellat ion Policy: All cancella t ions must be in writing . Be fore July 12, refund of registration fee less $30 service fee per person cancelling. After July 13, refund is 50% of registration fee per person cancelling. NO REFUNDS AFTER AUG . 30. Sub mit all substitution and cancellatio n requests IN WRI TING to USA Gymnast ics , attention: Cathy Allen

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Disney's Approach to Quality Service The long-standing reputation DisneyTheme Parks and Resorts has for incredible service and friendly employees is not magic, it is sound ideology consistently applied in business. Through this Disney Institute program, we will show you the importance of attention to detail and how we train our Cast Members (employees) to treat our Guests (customers) as VIPS. We will also help you to: anticipate the needs, wants and emotions of your customers in order to exceed their service expectations; bring consistency to your organization by establishing quality standards; design a delivery system that focuses on the employees, environment and processes that enhance quality service; and create a service plan that integrates quality standards and delivery standards that focus on exceeding family expectations.

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2009 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Luncheon HALL OF FAME CEREMONY AND LUNCHEON When: Friday, August 14,2009 11 :00am-1 :OOpm (cash bar opens at 1O,45am) Where: Sheraton DaLLas Hotel, DaLLas, Texas Cost: Individual $45; Table $400 (table)

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REGISTRATION/TICKET FORM: Individual Tickets: $45 per person-

Carly Patterson Athlete (Women) Mary Sanders Athlete (Rhythmic) John Macready Athlete (Men) Stephen McCain Athlete (Men) James S Yongue Athlete (Trampoline and Tumbling) Shenea Booth and Arthur Davis Athletes (Acrobatic) Fred Turoff Coach (Men)

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Preschool Fundamentals: Hands on Training (HOT) June 13 July 30 Tulsa World of Gymnastics Region 6Congress 7020 E. 38th St. Boston Marriott Newton Tulsa, OK 74145 2345 Commonwealth Ave. Course code: BM061320090K Newton, MA 02466 1:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. Course code: XX07302009MA June 14 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Region 8 Congress Omni Jacksonville Hotel August 12 245 Water St. Sheraton Dallas Hotel* Jacksonville, FL 32202 400 N. Olive St. Course code: XX06142009FL Dallas, TX 75201 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. Course code: XX08122009TX June 14 TIme to be determined Somerset Hills YMCA August 16 140 Mount Airy Rd. Sheraton Dallas Hotel* Basking Ridge, NJ 07920 400 N. Olive St. Course code: LM06142009NJ Dallas, TX 75201 9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Course code: XX08162009TX June 25 TIme to be determined Region 4Congress Marriott Coralville Hotel & Conference September 17 Center Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel &Convennon Center 300 E. 9th St. 1551 Thoreau Dr. North Coralville, IA 52241 Schaumburg, IL 60173 Course code: XX062520091A Course code: BM091720091L 5:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. July 12 Nanonal Gymnastics Training Center 300 Big Pond Rd. Huguenot, NY 12746 Course code: TROll 22009NY ' Course dates and times are subied to change and/or cancellation. 'Held in coniundion with USA Gymnastics 2009 National Congress and Trade Show 1:00 - 6:00 p.m.

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Intemanonal Gymnastics Camp 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd. Stroudsburg, PA 18360 Course code: BL06132009PA 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. June 14 Tulsa World of Gymnasncs 7020 E. 38th St. Tulsa, OK 74145 Course code: BG061420090K 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. June 14 Region 8 Congress Omni Jacksonville Hotel 245 Water St. Jacksonville, FL 32202 Course code: XX06142009FL June 20

Flip Fest Gymnasncs Camp 272 Lake Frances Rd. Crossville, TN 38571 Course code: SM06202009TN 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. June 28

Region 4Congress Marriott Coralville Hotel &Conference Center 300 E. 9th Coralville, IA 52241 Course code: XX062820091A 1:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

To register for a course, visit the USA Gymnastics website at www.usa-gymnastics.org . Register online or download the registration forms. "Save $5 by registering online!** Pre-registration is IMPORTANT to ensure your spot in the course. The registration deadline for mailed/faxed forms is two weeks prior to the course . Online registration must be completed at least one week prior. Late and onsite registration may be available and will incur an additional $25 fee. If you are interested in hosting a course at your gym, contact education@usa-gymnastics.org for more information .

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III. Senior National Team Selection at Winter Cup Challenge: Discussion regarding the proposal for National Team Selection at the Winter Cup which includes a provision for 2008 Olympic Team members to petition to the Team until the Visa Championships, the automatic seLection of 7 athletes using the National Team Points Program at the Winter Cup Challenge pLus the discretionary selection of two athletes - one by the MPC and one by the National Team Coordinator for a total of 15 team members. Motion: To approve the 2009 National Team Selection of 15 members at the Winter Cup as proposed which would include: • Six members of 2008 Olympic Team may petition the MPC for a team position. • Seven members selected using the National Team Points Program at the Winter Cup Challenge. • One member selected by the Men's Program Committee. • One member selected by the National Team Coordinator. Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Jay Thornton IV. Senior National Team Points Program for the Winter Cup Challenge: Motion: To include all-around points at the same level as individual events for top 10 athletes in each event using points program poLicies from Winter Cup 2008. Motion: Russ Fystrom Second: Jay Thornton PASSED: Unanimously Russ Fystrom and Barry Weiner left the call due to a potential conflict of interest on the last topic to be discussed.

V. Winter Cup Challenge Petitions

Discussion concerning the merits of several athletes who submitted special circumstance petitions to have their video tape submission reviewed for possible qualification into the Winter Cup Challenge. These petitioned athletes did not otherwise meet the basic qualification guidelines. Motion: To allow all petitioned athlete's video tape submissions be reviewed as part of the video submission qualification process for the Winter Cup Challenge. Motion: Voichi Tomita Second: Stacy Maloney

Men's Program Committee Conference Call January 23, 2009

Chairman Voichi Tomita called the meeting to order at 11:03 a.m. CST.

Motion: To accept Cole Storer's petition into the Winter Cup Challenge. Motion: Voichi Tomita Second: Jay Thornton

I. RoLL CaLL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita. MPC Chairman & USAG Board of Directors Men's Representative Bill Foster. MPC Secretary & Junior Coaches' Representative Steve Butcher. FIG Tec hni cal Committee Member ABSENT Barry Weiner, Senior Coaches' Representative left the ca ll at 11 :15 a.m. Russ Fystrom, Senior Coaches' Representati ve left the ca ll at 11:15 a.m . Jay Thornto n, Athletes' Representative joined the call at 11 :10 a,m. John Roethlisberger, Athletes' Representati ve joined the call at 11 :13 a,m, Stacy Maloney, Junior Coaches' Representative joined the ca ll at 11:18 a,m.

Motion: To accept Nyika White's petition into the Winter Cup Challenge. Motion: Jay Thornton Second: Voichi Tomita

Present, Not Voti ng: Dan Bachman, National Gymnastics Judges Associatio n Ron Brant, Senior Program Coordinator Dennis McIntyre, Men's Program Director

V. Adjournment

II. Dominican Republic Invitation to Winter Cup:

Motion: To Adjourn at 12:50 p.m. EST Motion: Voichi Tomita Second: Stacy Maloney PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: USA Gymnastics will extend an invitation to the Federation of the Dominican Republic to enter one of their gymnasts in the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge Motion: Voichi Tomita Second: Russ Fystrom PASSED:Unanimously

Respectfully submitted by Dennis McIntyre Approved by: Dennis McIntyre, Men's Program Director Approved by: Steve Penny, USA Gymnastics President

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III. World Championships Selection Procedu res: Motion: To accept the proposed World Championships Team Selection Procedures Motion: Russ Fystrom Second: Jay Thornton PASSED: Unanimously Russ Fystrom and Barry Weiner left the call due to a potential conflict of interest on the last topic to be discussed. IV. Winter Cup Challenge Petition Process Petition for Aaron Fortunato to compete in Winter Cup died for lack of action . V. General Discussion A brief general discussion ensued concerning topics that will be addressed at the 2009 Winter Cup Challenge.

Men's Program Committee Conference Call February 6, 2009 Chairman Yoichi Tomita called the meeting to order at 10:12 a.m. PST. I. Roll Call Members Present: Yoichi Tomita. MPC Chairman & USAG Board of Directors Men's Representative Bill Foster. MPC Secretary & Junior Coaches' Representative Steve Butcher. FIG Technical Committee Member Barry Weiner. Senior Coaches' Representative Russ Fystrom. Se nior Coaches' Representative Jay Thornton . Athletes' Representative John Roethlisberger. Athletes' Representative Dan Gill. Athletes' Representative present by phone Stacy Maloney. Junior Coaches' Representative ABSENT

Present, Not Voti ng: VI. Adjournment Motion: To Adjourn at 11:30 a.m. CST Motion: Bill Foster Second: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

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6) Motion: Accept the petition of Kevin Tan Motion: Russ Fystrom Second: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously There was extensive discussion of the MPC decision to allow the Men's National Team Coordinator to select the 15th member of the National Team . It was agree d that no change is appropriate until we have had some time to see the results of thi s process. There was extensive discussion of a possible Spring Tour and its effects upon athlete preparation for USAG events. It was noted that the MPC may, at any time, review a National Team Member's compliance with the National Team Agreement and take appropriate action within the con straints of that agreement. VIII. The meeting was suspended at 11:45 a.m. , PST, for a break. IX . The meeting reconvened at 12:05 p.m. PST

major team event in Japan in 2009. Motion: Support the World University Games as a selffunded event, with a selection procedure to be developed later. Motion: Russ Fystrom Second: Jay Thornton PASSED: Unanimously XI. 2009 National Qualifier Motion: The National Qualifier will be on July 11, 2009 and held at the USOTC Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Barry Weiner PASSED: Unanimously There will be approximately 42 gymnasts in the Senior Competition at the 2009 VISA Championships. Slight deviations from 42 would be due to petitions and the qualification of some specialists. Discussion of using a 20 point system for the selection of the National Team

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Discussion about adjusting the rules to encourage the development of new, higher level skills. XII. Adjournment Motion: To Adjourn at 1:30 p.m. PST Motion: Steve Butcher

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Jope Meeting - Conference Call Tuesday, March 3, 2009 The meeting was called to order at 11:05 p.m. EST by Chair, Gilbert Elsass. I. Roll Call Members Present: Reg 1 Roger Baldwin Reg 2 - David Klein Reg 3 Gilbert Elsass. Chairman JOPC Reg 4 Dan Coon Reg 5 - Bob Witmer Reg 6 DeWayne Davenport, secretary Reg 7 Rich Pulsfort Reg 8 Kevin White Reg 9 - Raleigh Wilson NGJA Rep. Dean Schott Jr. Rep. MPC Bill Foster Jr. Rep. MPC - Stacy Maloney Jr. Coaching Staff Rep - Kelly Crumley Men's Program Director - Dennis McIntyre. voice. no vote Members not present: Athlete Rep - Jay Thornton

II. Setting the qualifying process to the Junior Olympic National Championships Motion: To adopt the 2008 qualifying process to J.O. National Championships. Bob Witmer Second: Kevin White Vote: Passes Unanimously III. Roberto Pumpido Award Motion: To award the coach of the top level 10 (16-18) gymnast at J.O. Nationals the Roberto Pumpido Award. Kevin White Second: Bill foster Vote: Passes Unanimously III. Adjournment Motion to adjourn. Bob Witmer Second: DeWayne Davenport Vote: Passes Unanimously Meeting adjourned 11:55 p.m. EST Submitted by Dewayne Davenport, JOpe Secretary Approved by: Dennis McIntyre, Men 's Program Director Approved by: Steve Penny, USA Gymnastics President

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Present, Not Voti ng: Dan Bachman, National Gymnastics Judges Association Ron Brant, Senior Program Coordinator Dennis McIntyre, Men's Program Director

II. Men's Elite Qualifier and 2009 Visa Championships Committee reviewed the Technical documents for the 2009 Elite Qualifier on July 11 , 2009, and for the 2009 Visa Championships, August 12-15, 2009. Motion: Approve the QuaLifying and Operating Procedures for the 2009 Elite QuaLifier Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Bill Foster PASSED: UnanimousLy III. Review of the Point System for 2009 Visa Championships and National Team Selection Committee reviewed the point system for qualification to the 2009 Visa Championships and selection to the National Team Motion: Approve seLection of 20 point system for quaLification and NationaL Team seLection point system Motion: Barry Wiener Second: Steve Butcher PASSED: UnanimousLy I~ Coache~

Funding Dennis McIntyre reviewed a Coaches' funding rules problem in relation to team camp support. Motion: If a named coach of a NationaL Team member designates another coach from his programs coaching staff to attend a training camp with his NationaL Team Member, the attending coach will receive the camp support funds for that camp. Motion: Russ Fystrom Second: Stacy MaLoney PASSED: UnanimousLy V. Charlie Tamayo's request to compete at the 2009 Elite Qualifier Motion: Approve Participation Motion: Barry Wiener Second: Steve Butcher PASSED: UnanimousLy

VI. Bonus Document Ron Brant presented a proposal to award a bonus that will facilitate development for the future. There was extensive discussion on all aspects of the document. The document will be revised, circulated among the Senior Coaches, and then submitted to the MPC for approval.

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VII. Adjournment Motion: To Adjourn at 1:03 p.m. COT Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Bill Foster PASSED: UnanimousLy

Motion : Approve the athlete selections proposed by Ron Brant as: Moscow World Cup - May 29-30 Athletes: Guillermo Alvarez, Raj Bhavsar, Chris Brooks, David Sender Coaches: Mike Burn s, Rusta m Sharipov

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Motion: John RothLisberger Second: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: UnanimousLy The deLegation for the Japan Cup, JuLy 14 - 21, will be decided on following the May Senior NationaL Team Camp.

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VI. Adjournment Motion: To Adjourn at 12:22 p.m. COT Motion: BiLL Foster Second: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: UnanimousLy Respectfully submitted by Bill Foster, Junior Coaches Representative Approved by: Dennis McIntyre, Men 's Program Director Approved by: Steve Penny, USA Gymnastics President

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