Technique Magazine - August 1992

U.S. Gymnastics

The Official Technical Publication Of The United States Gymnastics Federation

Principles of Training Preschool Gymnastics Safe Progressions Benefits of Gymnastics 1992 Congress Sanction Forms ACEP Level II Clinic

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Inside This Issue

August, 1992, Volume 12, No.8

Publisher Mike Jacki Editor Stephen W. Whitlock Director of Educational Services and Safety

Production Luan Peszek United States Gymnastics Federation Board of Directors Executive Director: Mike Jacki; President: Mike Donahue; President Emeritus: Bud Wilkinson; Athlete Representatives: Bria n Babcock, chair; Wendy Hilliard, vice chair; Michelle Dusserre, sec; Sheryl Dundas; Tim Daggett; Jim Hartunq:; Karyn Lyon; Tanya Service; Wendy Hilliara, USOC Athlete s Advisory Council; Amateur Athletic Union: Julie Sickels; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Tum-

~i~~~BtIIO ~~~i;JM'!~~sB~ri~;tr;;:cah!~C5A~~~~~aCti::sF~~ Roethlisberger; National Association for Girls and Women in Sports: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Assocation of Collegiate Gymnastics Men: Abie Grossfeld;National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Women: Gail Davis; National Associaton oIWomen's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Colle~iate Athletic Association: Cheryl Lev ick, Fred Turoff; National Federation of State High School Associations: Sharon Wilch, Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; National Jewish Welfare Board:CourtneyShanken; Rhythmic Coaches Assocation: Suzie DiTullio; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kater Faber-Hickie; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Club: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women: Tony Gehman, Chere Hoffman; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Fed路 eration: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Association: Rick Dodson; USGF National Membership Representatives: Men's: Dave Strobel, Bob Wuornos; Women's: Joan Moore Rice, Jeff Metzger; Rhythmic: Marina Davidovich, lolie Barretta-Keyser.

United States Gymnastics Federation Executive Committee President: Mike Donahue; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice President-Women: Sue Ammerman; Vice President-Men: Jim Howard; Vice President-Rhythmic: Norma Zabka; Executive Director. Mike Jacki; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Schmid; FIG Men's Technical Committee: Bill Roet zheim; Members-At-Large: Roe Kreutzer; Nancy Marshall; Athlete Representatives: Brian Babcock, Michelle Dusse rre, Wendy Hilliard ; President Emeritus: Bud Wilkinson.

Contents Technical Make Headline news: positive PR .... ... .... ... ............... .. .... ... .. 5 Technical The general principles of training applied to gymnasts .... 6 Preschool/developmental Updating preschool gymnastics ... ....... .......................... ...... 14 Safety Safe Progressions in gymnastics .. ... .................................... 17 General The benefits of gymnastics ........ ........ .. ..... ........... ... .............. 20 USGF Congress General information, Schedule, Registration form .... ...... . 23 Congress add-on registration form ................................... .. 26 USGF Program Materials Men's, Women's, Rhythmic, PDP ........................... .. .... ...... . 28 Announcements General .. ..... .... ..... .. ... .. .......... .. ..... ... ............... .......................... 32 USGF Congress General Information, Schedule, Registration Form .... ...... 23 USGF Sanction Forms Men's, Women's, Rhythmic ..... ..... ....... .. ................. ........ ...... 36 Coaching Accreditation USGF / ACEP Level II Sport Science Clinic ..... ................... 39 Level I progress report .... ............... .................... ................... 40 Level I Premier Participants .............. .. ..... ...... ....... .. ............ .41 Other Post Olympic Tour Schedule .... .... ..... ... ... ..... .... ....... ........... .46 Education/Event Calendar ....... ... ...... ... ..... .... ... .... ............... 47 Safety Certification schedule ... ..... ..... ................ ............... .. .48

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Associate Content Editors William Sands, Ph.D., Chai rman, Sports Advisory Committee

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Business Tips

Make Headline News with Positive PR

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o effectively market your gymnastics club or gym team, it is critical to budget a substantial amount of your time, money and energy for your publicity efforts. Why? Because publicity pays!

Publicity can be defined as any activity that increases community awareness regarding you and your business.

In contrast with paid advertising, publicity is typically provided free of charge by the local media, resulting in the term "free publicity." Articles about you and your gym club can appear an unlimited number of times in a variety of media including newspapers, magazines, radio, television, newsletters, event programs, etc.

Typically, the more "impressions" or times your club or team name is mentioned, the greater your chances of increasing sales and creating new customers. An article written about your organization may often be more effective than a paid advertisement because it reflects an unbiased, third party endorsement which is typically more believable to the reader because they know you didn't pay for it. Also, even the mention of your name or your club's name in association with a community event creates another positive impression in the mind of the reader.

Here are five effective ways to obtain publicity to promote you or your business.

1. Get involved with your community The city where your business is located will offer a wide variety of non-profit organizations which are always seeking volunteers. Although it is important to join these organizations, it is critical to actively participate in them. Get involved on committees and help organize special events. People will unconsciously associate the quality of your work in the non-profit organization with that of you and your organization.

This is also a good way to make important contacts. Since your time is limited, choose organizations in which you are most interested and that you believe will be the most rewarding for you personally and professionally.

You may also gain publicity by being mentioned in the newsletter published by the nonprofit organization or in the coverage it receives from the local media. If you don't have the time to participate in a particular special event held by the non-profit organization, you can conduct an exhibition or provide some other service-or you can also donate money.

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2. Seek publicity Wendy Brickman Salinas, CA

Whenever possible, seek publicity from the local or national media. Locally, your city has many newspapers, radio stations and TV stations which depend upon information from you and your organization. They are looking for "newsworthy" items which are informational, entertaining and fascinating to large numbers of local readers or viewers.

Whenever possible, newspapers like to include photos in their columns so it is always important to have a black and white photo a vaila b Ie for your publicity efforts. Action shots are great.

To obtain publicity from the local and national media, it is necessary to write a press release which in the first paragraph answers the questions:who?what?where?when?why?andhow?

The releases should be about one-page in length, typed, double-spaced and mailed or faxed at least 10 days in advance of an event or competition. A follow up call is always important to make sure the press release was received and to determine if it will be used. You can also submit an "Available for Interview" form if you wish to be on a radio or television news or talk show.

3. Write articles Another good idea is to write articles for a newsletter or other publica tion. Be sure to cover a specific subject rela ted to you business. These articles provide invaluable information to your customers and can be reprinted in brochures or flyers . Some local papers feature a local "Business of the week."

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: Wendy Brickman, is president of Brickman Marketing which is a full service marketing organization that conducts publicity marketing and marketing research for a wide range of national clien ts. It specializes in launching new products through targeted publicity and establishing an effective distribution network. For more informa tion con tact : Wendy Brickman, Brickman Marketing, 17595 Vierra Canyon Rd., Salinas, CA 93907. Phone: 408633-4444. Fax: 408-6334499.

This article was adapted by permision of the author from an article that appeared in Sam's Buy-lil1e, Vol. 6,No. 2,1992.

4. Give seminars When appropriate, talk on a subject related to gymnastics, fitness or your other services that help to convince prospective customers that you and your staff are knowledgeable in informed physical education professionals.

5. Pursue awards Whenever feasible, take the time to submit applications so that your organization will be able to receive awards which are offered by local or national organizations like the USGF. These awards will also help you to gain recognition and positive publicity.

If you start incorporating some of these activities into your organization's marketing plans and budget, you'll discover, without a doubt, that publicity pays!

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Technical

The General Principles of Training Applied to Training Gytnnasts In troduction

James Major

Department of Exercise and Sports Science College of Health University of Utah Salt Lake City, Utah

Training athletes is filled with surprises that must necessarily be tackled with improvisations. At times it seems that the capacity to improvise is the main quality of a successful coach.

The autharwauld like ta thank Dr. W. A. Sands,

PhD. far his encouragement and help with this manuscript.

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Eastern European gymnastics has been enormously successful, but has also substantially developed the sport. Scientists in these countries have devoted much time and research to developing principles for training athletes, including gymnasts. These principles have been compiled in textbooks and used to educate their best coaches.

In particular should be mentioned three, classic textbooks: Lev Matveyevs The Fundamentals of Sports Training (1981) from the Soviet Union, the team of East-German authors led by Dietrich Harre that collaborated on The Principles of Athletic Training (1982), now in it's seventh edition and Tudor Bompas Theory and Methodology of Training (1990), now in its second edition. Bompa is from Romania but now works in Canada.

The prowess of Soviet, East German and Romanian teams in gymnastics is legendary. Their coaches were educated with these classics as their textbooks. The relevance of these principles for gymnastics is indisputable. But these works and the ideas they express are not always well known or applied here in the United States. The following sequence of thirteen training-methodological principles are gathered from the works of L. Matveyev, D. Harre and T. Bompa, and integrated by Dr. W. A. Sands for a course in Training Theory at the University of Utah.

Training athletes is filled with surprises that must necessarily be tackled with improvisations.

At times it seems that the capacity to improvise is the main quality of a successful coach. However, it is better to modify an existing plan, than to have no plan at all. Training is more effective if there is a plan. The principles of training are concerned with such plans.

The object of a systematic, effective approach to preparing athletes for competition is the creation of the best possible plan. The principles of training are guidelines for the creation of such a plan. Every training plan should run the gauntlet of these principles, be compared to them and seek inspiration from them. Note that no hierarchy of principles is implied by the order in which the principles are discussed. Individual principles cannot be considered in isolation, but as different aspects of a complex, multi-faceted process. This is true for all sports, but particularly for gymnastics due to the variety and intensity of demands made on the athlete for successful performance.

In essence, the training of the competitive gymnast is a pedagogical process. The role of the coach is tha t of a teacher. It aims not just a t increasing the

physiological performance potential of the athlete to a higher level, but a development of the entire psycho-motor personality of the individual (Martin, 1977, p . 4.). Therefore it is a complex process with interactions of many factors. These factors can express themselves both sequentially and simultaneously (Sands, 1992, p. 1). They find their complex, integrated expression in the composite, sports-motor act during competition. It is my hope that this exposition of these principles will help coaches with the organization of their improvement by training.

I. The principle of increasing demands The content of gymnastics training is exceptional by it's range and complexity. To be appropriately prepared for performance, the gymnast must have completed training of a wide range of content: strength and conditioning, skill training, dance, musicality and dramatic expression as well as joint mobility. Therefore, just to attain a minimum training load in each area, the sum of different demands alone becomes a substantial volume of training. In addition, gymnastics is a sport where it has been clearly demonstrated that when demands are increased, functional indicators increase, and performance usually increases (Ukran, 1975; Sands, 1992, p. 2).

As an indication of typical training load increase relative to performance level, W. A. Sands (1984, p. 34) recommended that: • A gymnast who is a member or an aspiring member of the senior national team (age 15 years or older) should be training from 25 to 35 hours per week. ('Aspiring' means that the gymnast is actually in contention for such a position, not simply that she desire it).

• A gymnast who is a member or an aspiring member of the junior national team (age 12 to 14 years) should be training 24 to 30 hours per week.

• A gymnast who aspires to be a top Class I or ad vanced level gymnast should be training 20 to 30 hours per week.

• A Class II gymnast should train from 16 to 25 hours per week.

• A Class III gymnast should train from 16 to 20 hours per week.

These are guidelines. Other guidelines proposed

by A. Gadjos (1983) from Czechoslovakia involve an even greater training quantity at even younger ages. However, it does not appear that these quantities have changed substantially since the mid-1980s, perhaps because there are still only 24 hours in a day.

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Substantial training loads are thus the rule almost from the very beginning of systematic gymnastics training. In order to adequately prepare the athlete for almost any level of gymnastics competition, the coach must increase training demands substantially, relatively early in the athlete's career. The athlete then attains exceptional levels of training volume at a relatively young training age. This is true at the micro cycle, mesocycle, and macrocycle level.

However, it is necessary to increase training demands continuously in order to assure continued progress. The gymnast adapts to current demands and then training has less effect. But past a certain point, it is inefficient to increase training demands by volume alone. After attaining a certain performance and training level, demands should be increased primarily by increasing intensity, particularly in the conditioning, technical elements of increasing level of difficulty, and combinations and routines of increasing complexity. This increases power, tactical complexity and demands on the coordinative capacities of the gymnast. If demands are increased by volume, excessive training volumes result that have too little relationship to gymnastics performance. The risk of overloading injury (wrist, ankle and lower back) becomes excessive.

An important aspect of training demands in gymnastics is the intermittent nature of the practice.

The motor intensity of each individual exercise is relatively high (acyclic, explosive and static strength movements). Therefore, relatively long pauses are required between each attempt. However,these pauses can be organized in different ways to progressively increase the training demand dependent on training session of the microcycle, training period or training age. For example, pauses between attempts at bar routines or combinations can be filled with stretching of the lower body.

In this country, there is often sufficient equipment for each athlete but insufficient personnel. In other countries, time spent waiting for ones turn is used for supervised conditioning exercises as well as recuperating. A judicious selection of complimentary exercises can permit the athlete to continue training activity and still be recuperated enough when their turn at the apparatus comes. A high training age and the habit of a high density of training can prepare this regime. Organization of the training as a circuit also facilitates more continuity in activity. For example, during routine training the athlete can do alternating vaults and pommel horse routines in relatively quick succession. This is because vaulting is primarily an explosive, shortduration, lower body effort while pommels is primarilymuscularendurance,upperbodyeffort.TIms, training density can be increased. A limitation to such an organization would be the repea ted pu tting on and taking off of hand guards and special taping, which can take a long time.

Analyses of performed training has shown that not just quantifiable increases in training factors can increase training demands. A change in organization of an equivalent training quantity TECHNIQUE August 1992

seems to increase demands, thereby causing an adaptive reaction (Werchoschanskij, 1985). W. A. Sands and J. A. Major (1991) have shown in a unique, longitudinal study of collegiate gymnastics, the standard sequence of training periods in gymnastics (conditioning-skills-combinationsroutines-competitions-transition) tends to produce a new /higher demand at each transition, as witnessed by fatigue and injury indicators.

The role of the competition in gymnastics seems to be particular. Competitions seem to be associated with a high risk of injury. In addition, preparing the routines for competition seems to require great amounts of practice. Therefore, the gymnast participates in relatively few competitions. Whether or not these are supplemented by competitions of lesser importance or internal tests seems to vary from team to team. Therefore competitions are not a significant element in the total training demand.

Very little research has been done on the rational organization of partial and general training effects outside of Werchoschanskij's Effective Training (1985). It is likely that here are untapped reserves for increasing the effectiveness of gymnastics training but more systematic research is needed.

II. The principle of continuous load demand Given the young age of the vast majority of gymnasts, the principle of continuous load demands is closely connected with the learning and development of good training habits. The goal is development of training habits that will permit the athlete to attain their highest, individual performance potential as well as a life-long interest and need for physical exercise, health and fitness .

The development of such habits probably has a greater chance of success if started young. One of the tasks of good gymnastic training planning is to bring the gymnast progressively, but as quickly as possible, to a self-motivated regime of 8-12 training sessions per week, throughout most of the year.

Gymnastics is a year-round sport at almost any level. The training is largely indoors and hence not influenced by seasonal or climatic conditions, facilitating training continuity. But given that the age of the vast majority of gymnasts is very young, the training of the gymnast is fundamentally influenced by the scholastic calendar and schedule.

As the scholastic calendar and sched ule is discontinuous, it is very difficult under a regime where the scholastic activity of the athlete is not adapted to the requirements of gymnastic training to achieve a minimal continuity in the training load.

This is a key hinderance to the continuity of the training process in gymnastics.

In addition to the model where scholastic activity is adapted to the requirements of preparing the gymnast, there are two other microcycle models. One is the exploitation of weekends and vacations for two-sessions per day, with days of little or no training during the scholastic week. The other alternative is a double load of school plus training during the week with more complete restitution during weekends, and not least, less 7

disruption of normal child and family life. D. Martin noted (1980) that such child-athletes quickly arrive at a work-week of more than 40 hours between sports and school. Seemingly, the child has a greater capacity than the adult! Obviously, the pedagogical responsibility of the coach for managing such a situation is heavy (Martin, 1980, p. 259-265).

Competitive gymnastics is a dangerous activity. Fortunately, it is possible for the injured athlete to complete a significant training load, even when injured. This assures a high level of continuity in the training.

Due to the high intensity of the training content, the stress on the motor apparatus of the body is high. The risk of overuse injury and trauma is corresponding important. The need for training continuity must be balanced with the need for regeneration and generalization training, i.e. swimming, hiking, track and field activities. Probably, during this training the athlete's specific performance capacity will deteriorate. This must also be considered with the issue of body composition and nutrition: during transition periods, should the athlete be allowed to relax their strict diet, and plan on a fat-reducing campaign later, or maintain strict diet, returning faster and with less discomfort to more normal performance potential? Note that this issue is also a health issue (i.e. ammenohrea, osteoporosis, age at menarche).

III. The principle of cyclic arrangement of load demands Besides the influence of the scholastic calendar, which divides the annual (training) period into ones concurrent with school activity and ones without school activity (vacations), the gymnastic competition calendar is divided into two competition periods.

The two competition periods per year and their respective preparatory periods create two repeating cycles of training, called a double periodization. This double periodization can have the advantage of accelerating the development of the athlete. Competitions are a powerful stimulus, the most specific training being the competition itself. With the double periodization there are two sets of competitions. Double periodizations are most beneficial for the development of the more experienced, better performing athletes.

However, frequent competitions and the double periodization of gymnastics is negative for the development of the youngest athletes. Competitions can have a negative effect by shortening the period during which psycho-motor abilities, prerequisite for efficient skill acquisition and performance, are systematically developed. Training volume that could otherwise be devoted to the preparation and acquisition of new skills and higher difficulty is used for training routines and immediate competition preparation. The training demands must also be reduced prior to each competition in order to give the gymnast opportunity to rest and recuperate to an optimal state for the competition. Thus, there is less training available for conditioning, learning and progressing.

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This is not to ignore the powerful motivational factor that competitions represent. This influence could perhaps be preserved in alternate forms, with less disruption of the long-term development of the gymnast, with tests, demonstrations, informal meets and the like.

Within each of the two periods, similar cycles follow in a relatively standard sequence of mesocycles of emphasis on: 1. conditioning and learning of (new) skills 2. combining skills and performing combinations of skills 3. creation and performance of partial routines and full routines 4. competition period 5. transitional period (usually informal) Three aspects of t~is sequence should be stressed: • emphasis on the one or the other activity by no means excludes other training content. For example, dance and conditioning usually proceeds parallel with the other training during all periods; • it can be argued that the content of the periods and their sequential organization has more to do with the learning process than with physiological adaptation of energy systems to training (Stark, 1984, p. 5). Note that there is a definite tendency in actual gymnastics training practice to increase training volume and intensity simultaneously, and what is perhaps even more unusual, as the immediate preparation for important competitions. This practice would be difficult to interpret within the theoretical framework of periodization based on the morpho-physiological adaptation of energy systems to training demands. While this adaptation is certainly important, it's role is perhaps more as underlying factors. This practice is more easy to explain on the basis of the logrithmic learning curve. In this case, training must be interpreted on the basis of learning processes.

Training volume then is principally a means of overlearning, of stabilizing the performance of certain skills. This is opposed to training volume's role as major stimulus for biological adaptation; • as exceptional levels of motor capacities are prerequisite for successful skill performance, perhaps a more intensive and extensive period of development of these capacities should precede the skill acquisition and routine periods. The idea being that these could be shortened, and made safer. The athlete would then be considered to be adequately prepared for what they were going to learn and perform, prior to being asked to do it.

This is in contrast with the current practice of developing underlying capacities parallel with skills and routines. A potential difficulty might be the motivation of the athletes during a sustained period of physical conditioning. However, this would then be a pedagogical task for the coach.

IV. The principle of planning and the use of sustems Dietrich Martin wrote that, "Also the practice of sports will be, to an increasing degree, required to make use of theoretical, cybernetical models, August 1992 TECHNIQUE

and basic rules, to solve it's problems" (1980, p.

143). Cybernetics is the study of systems in biological and mechanical systems. There IS no alternative to cybernetical training systems as th.e achievement of a goal, with the help of approprIate interpretation and systematic use of modern training methodology, is a typical e~ample of a pplied cybernetics. (i?id.) The syste~a tIc essence, as well as it's dynamIc, self-regulatmg character, of well-planned training is captured in it's characteriza tion as cybernetic. Cybernetic feedback systems like W. Smolewskij's (1978) for Soviet gymnastics are the most appropriate systems.

As an indoor sport, gymnastic training has realtively few external influences that make the coach improvise. This can permit a great d~a~ of standardization and refinement of the trammg process. If approached systematically, gymnastics lends itself well to the developmen t by successive improvement of highly-effective training systems. Such a system must be based on the socio-economic and political context where the gymnastic training will take place and where the athletes live.

Such a system proceeds in a sequence ~~ steps, each with feedback loops (see SmolewskIJ, 1978, p. 418). Therefore they are ~ot number~d. However, they are listed here m sequential order.

These stages are: .

• Determining the goal(s) of the preparatIon period • Prognosis of the results • Modelling of the training parameters • Selection of the athletes • Planning of the training • Creation and execution of the training program • Control of the training by testing • Adjustment of the training on the basis of control results • Eventual revision of the goals of the preparation period.

Note: in order to function effectively, at e~ch stage there must be as much quantification as posszble In order to permit comparison of goal and actual values.

Detennining the goal(s) of the preparation period The goals are set from what is desired and what seems to be necessary to satisfy the participants.

Referred to here are general and specific goals.

First there are outcome goals such as team ranking, ~edals etc. Second, outcome goals for individual athletes.

A wide range of considerations determine the goals that can, and ~hould,. be se~ for the predetermined preparatIOn perIod. FIrst, ~he go~~s can be determined by economic, athletIc, polItIcal, pedagogical consider~tio.ns, as well all I?ossible combinations. Essential IS that these chOIces are made consciously and are operationalized with quantifiable characteristics. The dur~tion of the preparation period is the other chOIce that must be made and is considerably less problematic to quantify. Examples are Olympic cycles, annual cycles, career "windows" (see Sands & TECHNIQUE August 1992

Henschen, 1992) or periods of specific preparation for the increase of limited goals: increase jumping power, learn the new compulsory routines, incorporate this or that skill into the competition routine, etc.

Prognosis of the results that will be required to attain those goals Once the goals that are necessary to attain have been identified, from past competitions the results can be extrapolated that will be necessary to attain those goals.

Gymnastics does not have world rec~rds . The results of competitions are not standardIzed, and therefore difficult to compare. Prediction of performance standards is possible however. Linear regression is one technique. Interpreta.ti~n is another. What is involved is 1) level of dIffICUlty of the selection of skills in the optional routines, 2) details of performance of certain aspect~ of the compulsory routines, 3) number of major and minor deductions that are possible to accept and still contend for a medal: 1. The level of difficulty, number of technical elements of D, C, B and A level as well as choice of skill. However, there are also styles and fashions that must be taken into account. It also appears that the all-around win~e.r ca.n compensate for a certain lack. of orIgmalIty and difficulty with what the Judges perceIve as error-free execution.

For example, it seems apparent that contenders for individual medals on uneven bars at the next Olympics and World Championships will have to present at least two, if not three, release elements as well as swings with the arms rotated in the shoulders and a dismount with double rotations around the horizontal axis (and one rotation around the sagittal axis).

2. Details of compulsory routine performance. The specified details of execution represent the minimum standards of performance. Very often these are joint mobility demands,.~hich gi~~ co.n crete standards for the joint mobility conditIonmg. In addition, creativity is necessary to find original and extreme variations in execution.

3. Number and type of deduction. It appears that a male World or Olympic champion can permit himself one major ded uction (i.e. a fall) and still be competitive for the World Champion~hips.

This is not possible for females . Execution of compulsory routines and composition of optional routines for women must keep this in mind.

Selection of the athletes Based on the extrapolation of the development of performances, gymnasts are selected in a co~­ tinuing process that are likely to be ~ble to a.t~am these performances. AnthropometrIc, cogmtIv~, motor and social measures can be used to estImate the likelihood of success. The selection process is a continual one.

Planning the training From the performances estimated to be ne~es­ sary, the training can be planned . The plannmg 9

process is a reciprocal process where the macrocycles determine the mesocycles which determine the microcycles which in turn, determine the content of each workout. In turn, the actual results of each training session are compared with the plan, eventually provoking revisions at any or every level. The entire process is steered towards the goal to be accomplished.

Creation and execution of the training program This is the "physical" part of the process. Creation and execution are concerned with two problems: effective use of training time, and prevention of injury. In addition, of course, there are concerns of learning the skills, combinations and routines as well as progress in performance capacity.

Control of the training by testing At regular intervals, progress in the various areas of training content is measured. Objective, quantified tests give feedback information upon which to adjust the training to increase effectiveness. The tests should disturb the training as little as possible and the feedback must be extremely rapid. Needless to say, gymnastics in our country suffers from a paucity of standardized performance tests, norms, and application of such procedures. We often fumble in the dark, relying on subjective experience.

Adjustment of the training on the basis of test results The test results are compared with the planned results and adjustments made. The athlete and coach must know if they are on track before the competitions begin. At the competition, it is too late to make any significant corrections. Adjustments must be continually made if the athlete is to hit their "window of opportunity" (Sands & Henschen, 1992). This is the essence of the dynamic nature of the training process.

Eventual revision of the goals of the preparation period.

The goal vs. current value comparison is the basis for revision of the goals of the preparation period. In this way the continual decisions that must be made in the course of a training session can be guided by timely, conscious, informed decisions. Corrections are made, but rarely improvisa tions.

And the process repeats itself.

Training systems are also important on a micro level, concerning training in a single workout. For example, M. Ukran (1975, p. 168) states that results of pedagogical experiments show that pupils learning gymnastic exercises according to algorithmic tasks use 30% less attempts than with the usual training method. Training algorithms are defined as path descriptions containing a proscribed nu;nber, order and content of steps in a process to attain a functional goal. W. Tscherburajew (1989, p. 57) also notes that the method of algorithmic instruction is the main method for training the coordinative capacities of 10

the gymnast. It is his experience that this is a highly effective training method because it assures the planned development of the coordinative capacities during the first stages of the career of the gymnast. (ibid. p. 58) V. The principle of visual presentation This is a basic, pedagogical principle not just limited to the visual communication of knowledge, but includes other means of teaching and communicating information as well. It is primarily an expression of the practical pedagogy of the gymnastics training. The presentation of information in gymnastics training is concerned with two areas: skill learning and development, and readiness to perform.

Readiness to Perform: Much of gymnastic training is inherently amusing, some is not. It is important that the athlete identify themselves with the program and thereby become more self-motivated. In particular, it is important that the athlete know why and understand the need for each change in training load demands, particularly those involving an increase in load. This is essential for the active participation of the athlete. This can most easily be achieved with graphical representations of the training plan. The training load for macrocycles, mesocycles and microcycles as well as individual training sessions can be graphically displayed in the training location. In this way the athlete becomes more responsible for their training, and thereby their results.

Skill Training: Gymnastics has ad vantages among sports in this area as the goal of gymnastic training is ultimately the performance of a skill/ compulsory routine as closely as possible to an defined ideal.

This ideal is also visually represented in the form of drawings in the Code of Points.

The cooperation between the coach and athlete during gymnastics training is exceptionally close.

The coach may draw pictures and show photographs and photosequences of the ideal performance. It is common that the coach will have a skill, positive detail or performance error demonstrated by another gymnast. Video is used to some degree, although it seems that most coaches estimate the training time used filming, rewinding, looking and filming again as seldom worth it.

Video recordings of actual performances in important competitions are precious aids in planning the training. In addition,coaches commonly talk the athlete through the exercise, giving audio cues, instructions and reminders. These are sources of fast-feedback as according to W.S. Farfel (1980), a potent aid to learning. The coach will also manipulate the athlete through movements and positions in order to communicate kinesthetic information . However, for various reasons, most coaches tend to over-verbalize and not exploit the possibilities of visualization.

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tion, the form of the movements as they are seen byan outside observer (i.e. coach or judge). The two approaches are fundamentally different. It can be speculated that internal visualization has greater potential training effect.

VI. The principle of feasibility The principle of feasibility is the guide out of a fundamental paradox of training: when the athlete is performing without frequent errors, the motor task is mastered but little learning is taking place (Magill, 1989, p. 416-419). When the athlete is making relatively frequent errors, then genuine learning is taking place, but often at the cost of frustration, loss of self-confidence, and self-esteem. In addition, there is the danger of injury associated with an error; a danger inherent in gymnastics training. The training demands placed by the coach on the gymnast must be feasible for that individual athlete; demands must be individuallyoptimal.

Obviously, careful, continual evaluation by the coach of all of the components of the training process is required to optimally control the evolution of the athlete's development. Frequent, objective measurements are necessary. Writing down performance objectives, training factors and test standards for each training phase eliminates the random approach still utilized by many coaches (Bompa, 1990, p. 133). Needless to say, in gymnastics, inexperienced coaches often seem to err on the side of too great demands.

Very little objective information is known about the training potential of the pre-pubescent athlete, which gymnasts are for a majority of their careers. Testing and careful tracking can give more familiarity with the adaptive reactions of the individual athletes. Information of this kind will influence the training process on many levels, in particular the systematization of the training.

VII. The principle of active participation in training The principle of active participation in training means not just the athlete's physical effort, but their mental, moral and spiritual participation as well. The basis for this principle can be found in pedagogy and sports-ethics, the sports-philosophical concept of the responsible athlete (Lenk, 1979). Ethically, philosophically and morally the athlete must be responsible for his or her training as they are ultimately the ones concerned. This is a requirement for competitive athletics in our society, given the values our society professes to hold. This must be particularly true for a sport where the athletes are so young and which also professes to a pedagogical mission. In addition, active participation should yield better results from a given training load than rote repetition or unconscious activity, teaching methods that have been condemned in pedagogy for some time.

Obviously, active participation can only be expected ofindividuals who are informed of what they are doing, why and for how long, where they are coming from and supposed to go. This preTECHNIQUE August 1992

supposes a certain cultural equality between athlete and coach. Such equality is difficult to achieve given the complexity of the gymnastics training content and the immaturity of the athletes. However, here the affective and cognitive training of the athlete can playa central role. As far as level of insight, the coach and athlete must be able to communicate, to share a common understanding of key terms and concepts in training and biomechanics. The" dumb jock" has little or no opportunity for success in today's gymnastics.

This principle is closely connected with the principle of variety in the training. Variety is a means of promoting the athlete's interest and involvement in his or her training. Monotony reduces the athletes active interest in their own destiny.

The implementation of this principle seems to be extremely problematical in gymnastics due to the immaturity of the athletes. Although why this should be the case it not clear. There should be no problems in the coach changing hers / his role from tha t of dictator, to comrade to resource person during the course of the gymnast's career. The potential gains in training effectiveness and creativity from the athletes active participation are great.

VIII. The principle of multilateral development The prerequisites for successful gymnastic performance are of such breadth and scope that gymnastics itself is considered a key element in the multilateral development of all athletes. Bompa (1990, p. 12) mentions that the previously socialist countries of Eastern Europe used gymnastics, track-and-field and swimming as cornerstones of their general physical education. However, it is debatable whether even gymnastics by itself can assure sufficient multilateral development. It is the opinion of Soviet and East-german sports scientists that this is not the case. Specialized development of the coordinative capacities of the gymnast are necessary (see Tscherburjaew, 1989).

This principle should not be understood as encompassing any activity without discretion.

The gymnast's multilateral development, over career, macro-, meso- and microcycles, is oriented towards a dynamic correspondence with gymnastics. There is a specificity in the multilateral development. In particular for gymnastics, which places such high demands on the coordinative motor capacities: learning, control and adaptation, multilateral development has a central role in the development of the coordinative capacities.

IX. The principle of specialization It appears that it is the official, if unstated, policy of the FIG to combat specialization within gymnastics. In fact, the compulsory exercises often seem to select elements when they become rarely chosen for optional routines. The epitome of competitive gymnastics is still the champion of the all-around competition (all events, compulsory and optional routines). It must be admitted that championships are held for individual events and that there is movement to increase the prestige of these championships.

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Nevertheless, gymnasts are gymnasts: highly specialized athletes. The existence of optional exercises permits the coaches and choreographers to highly specialize the gymnast's routines based on perceived skill strengths and weaknesses.

The principle of multilateral development and specialization are not opposing but complementary aspects of the same process. Multilateral development permits a profound motor, morphological and psychological specialization of the athlete (Harre et.al., 1982). Without the preceding multilateral development, the developmental potential of the athlete is curtailed in a number of ways.

X. The principle of individualization Gymnastics training is highly individualized on the level of composition of optional routines.

The coach and choreographer will try to select skills and compose combinations and routines that show the judges the athletes strengths while hiding the perceived weaknesses.

On the level of the compulsory routines, the training is hardly individualized. There is a prescribed ideal performance of the routines by the Code of Points that all athletes must attempt to attain. The compulsory routines are used as powerful control factors to influence the development of gymnastics and groups or classes of gymnasts.

The individualization of the gymnasts training is rendered particularly difficult because of a lack of performance norms. Therefore it is difficult to identify individual weaknesses or strengths, and adjust the training content accordingly. What is more, the lack of norms makes it difficult to know when an athlete is adequately prepared to learn a certain skill. If this were possible, the learning process could be much more successful, efficient and safer.

XI. The principle of variety Perceived variation in the training is a function of number of alternative training forms and the training volume. As the number of alternatives increases, variety improves. As the training volume increases with a constant training content, training monotony increases.

Due to the exceptional bread th of content of the training necessary to perform well, a systematic variation in the training is almost self-evident.

This is despite the extremely high training volume. The practice of a double-periodiza tion of the annual plan increases the frequency of change of training content and thereby variation.

The principle of training variety is intimately connected with the principle of the active participation of the athlete. Monotony reduces the athlete's active involvement in the training process. Variety improves acti ve participation.

A significa nt aspect of gymnastics training is the learning of new skills, stabiliza tion of those skills, incorporation of such skills into combinations of skills and routines. The process of learning is not repetition by rote, but must be considered as practice without repetition (Bernstein, 1967, p. 134). Hence a systematic variation of techniqu e training goals, means and method s is 12

essential for successful skill training, and thereby gymnastics training. It seems likely that one of the cau ses of breaks in competitions by even wellprepared gymnasts is to be found in the stereotyped repetition of routines, over-stabilization of performance and insufficient variable availability (Meinl, 1980; Matveyev & Novikov, 1982) .

There can be no question that creativity to create variety must be an essential part of the methodology of the training process in gymnastics. Matveyev and Nowikow (1982) observe that, "The path to top athletic performance cannot be separa ted from creative searching. A new athletic performance is always more or less a discovery.

The discovery of new ways of exploiting the possibilities of the athlete; n ew training methods.

Therefore, not just a simple conscious attitude toward s things is required from the athlete, but instead an extremely d eep engagement in its being; not just activity but continual, creative initiative." Specifically for gymna stics, one must approach gymnastics training with a creative attitude, searching for the most effective ways and means for development. This is because even recommended exercises can have insufficient effect and therefore must be traded for others. The dosage of the exercises in series and time-span can also be individual. Therefore coaches must free themselves from mechanical imita tion of wellknown training methods, be creative and try out ways and processes that permit development while using less training time (Menchin, 1972, p. 280).

XII. The principle of modeling the training process In gymnastics training one must differentiate between informal and formal models. Both exist in the sport and are equally wide-spread.

The model of the conditioning-skills-combinations-routines-competitions-vacation sequence is well-known. W. Smolewskij (1978) has presented what is essentially the system in the old Soviet Union toda y. The cybernetic character of the model is readily apparent. This model was discussed under the heading of the principle of systematic training. It appears that the best models are selfregulating, feedback models.

Obviously, the functional characteristics of the model will be determined by the socio-economic and political context in which the training takes place. For example, gymnasts in a capitalist, freemarket society will learn skills differently than in a centrally planned, communist society. The gym exists within society as a whole and the coaches and gymnasts are also part of that society. Each social system must find it's own best models and systems.

Model development and refinement is a central responsibility of the professional gymnastics coach.

The specific preparation of the gymnast will involve training models that specifically mimic certain aspects of the competitions. Such models w ill mimic the apparatus, the judging, the noise of the crowd etc.

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ally long, resulting in high training ages, even in younger athletes. This is necessary in order to accomplish the wide extent and variety of training necessary to tackle the breadth of demands gymnastics places on the athlete. Therefore the first expression of the principle of the progressive increase in training load in gymnastics can be seen in the precocious increase in training volume. As increases in performance potential are closely connected with increases in training demands in gymnastics, increases training load and performance will be closely associated.

Relatively soon in the gymnast's career, training volume will have attained a practical maximum. Further increases in training load, necessary for continued development and improvement, can only be achieved by changes in other parameters of the training load: training intensity, density and content. In practice, gymnastics training load is increased by the periodization of the training content. While the volume and even the intensity of the training can remain essentially the same, the training content changes from general conditioning to increasingly specific routine training.

Conclusion The principles of training are guidelines for organizing and planning a very complicated process: the preparation of an athlete for competition.

These principles have been compiled from the experience of successful coaches, sports-scientific research and logic. Gymnastics training can benefit a great deal from these guidelines.

Every training program must be measured against the principles of training. By seeing how the plan measures up on each point, every plan can be improved and the confidence of all the participants increased. A good plan is not the execution, the proverbial blood, sweat and tears, but it is the best beginning.

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Matveyev, L. (1981). The Fundamentals of Sports Training .

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Sands, W.A, Henschen, K.P. (1992). The Probability of Repeating on World Championship and Olympic Teams for U.s. Women's Gymnastics: a Twenty-Three Year Retrospective Look. U. S. Gymnastics Technique, 12,(2) Sands, W.A. (1992). ESS569 Trainin g Th eo ry and Periodization. Salt Lake City: University of Utah Smolewskij, W. (1978). Training im Kunstturnen der Hochleistungsklasse als langjaehriger Steuerungsprozess [Elite gymnastics training as a long-term control processl. Leistungssport, 1978(5) Stark, G. (1984). Sporttechnisches Training und zwei grundlegende Prinzipien der Leistungsen twicklung [Sport technique training and two basic principles of performance developmentl . In Theorie und Praxis des Leistungssports, 22, 3-12 Tscherburajew, W. (1989). Ausbildung koordinativer Faehigkeiten [The development of coordinative capacitiesl. In U. Goehner (Ed.), Leistungsturnen im Kindesalter. Symposiumbericht. Stuttgart: FIG and Organizationskommitee Weltmeisterschaften im Kunstturnen Stuttgart 1989.

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Preschool Training

W. Terry Exner, B.A., M.A.

Gymmarin: Pacific San Rafael, California

Updating Pre-School Gymnastics S

There is more time in the summer to conduct coaches training sessions and to update programs and techniques.

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ummer is the ideal time for Program Directors, Head Coaches, and Owners to evaluate and institute changes in their gymnastics programs. There is more time in the summer to conduct coaches training sessions and to update programs and techniques. It is of added benefit to offer new training concepts, "games" and other activities to the classes in order to maintain enrollment at a time of the year where we seem to lose so many class gymnasts.

An alarming trends that I encounter in my travels and lectures at training centers across the country, is the fact that many Preschool curriculum are based more on "baby-sitting" and filling class time with non-progressive activities than actual gymnastics training. The gymnastics elements and progressions used to train the Preschool aged child (3-5 years old) are often far behind what would be considered contemporary gymnastics techniques. This occurs even in programs that produce some of the country's top competitive gymnasts. While team members are taught using the latest skills and progressions, Preschool classes may still use techniques long out-dated. Problems arise when these Preschool gymnasts advance into higher level classes. Old techniques must be corrected and a constant retraining of the gymnast occurs. We all know how difficult it is to re-train a gymnast once they have had incorrect techniques reinforced during earlier training. This is difficult and frustrating for both the gymnast and the coach. If this re-training can be avoided, class time becomes much more efficient and enjoyable for all involved.

Another important point to be considered in the training of Preschool children is the fact that they may not be in the gym by their own choosing.

An 8 year-old says, "Mommy, I want to take gymnastics classes." With the Preschool aged child, "Mommy" makes this decision. Therefore, the owner and / or program director must gear the selling and promotion of their Preschool program to attract "Mom's" attention and interest. Remember, "Mom" watches gymnastics on television. What she sees is the most contemporary of techniques, the elements in style today. These same techniques are what she may expect to see when she enrolls her child in your gym. She wants to see casting and handstand positions on uneven bars ... not pullovers, "skin-the-cats," or skills that she does not recognize. She wants to see rebounding and quick, explosive motions on beam ... not forward rolls and backwards rolls. If she sees skills and progressions tha t she can rela te to w ha t she sees on TV, we have a happy "Mommy" and your gym's

reputation spreads through word-of-mouth - one of the best promotional techniques to improve enrollment.

The first step in updating your program involves an evaluation process. The following is a list of techniques and guidelines, both gymnastics and teaching, that should be the foundation of a Preschool program. Of course the list can be expanded, but this should get you started in the evaluation process.

1. Is the major emphasis at each event based on developing correct hand /arm support positions?

2. Are techniques to develop the motor skills necessary for running and repulsion from the feet/legs being employed consistently?

3. Are element specific body position being reinforced throughout each event?

4. Are strengthening/conditioning techniques being used on a constant basis in each class?

5. Are coaches using positive reinforcement and success-orientation techniques as part of their teaching process?

6. Are drills accomplished through isolated skill progressions or through the use of circuits?

7. Are skills/progressions being taught through games or simple "your turn" repetitions?

8. Is information being made available to parents concerning how a gymnast learns and the basic biomechanics of gymnastics?

These guidelines should enable you to evaluate how your own program meets a contemporary structure for Pre-School gymnastics. A more in-depth explanation of each of these evaluation points follows.

Hand/ Arm Support This is one of the most rudimentary of all gymnastics skills. The basis for each event is founded upon the gymnast being able to support their body weight on their hands / arms. This is a technique that must be reinforced constantly with the Preschool gymnast. Always remember the foundation for all gymnastics training is that any element in gymnastics can be taught to any individual if they have: 1) the strength necessary for the skill, 2) the ability to maintain the specific body position necessary for the skill, and 3) the desire to learn and accomplish the skill. If any of these three basics are missing, even an act of Divine Intervention won't make the gymnast (or coach) successful!

Beginning drills for the 3-5 year old should again and again develop this hand / arm support progression. Include it as part of the warm-up August 1992 TECHNIQUE

activity as well as at each event station. Holding the body in a push-up position, "Wall Walks" (feet on wall, hands on floor), "Mat Walks" (feet on stacked mats, hands on floor) are examples of beginning drills to develop hand/ arm support. A preschooler that doesn't have the confidence and understanding that they can support themselves in an inverted position, safely and in control, will never learn a handstand or a cartwheel. We must teach the body positions and develop the strength before we attempt to teach any skill. The alternative to doing this is frustrating repetitions of skilloriented drills, dull classes, and reduced enrollment due to drop-outs. A wise parent would rather see specific drills being done to develop the handstand position (a "TV Gymnastics" trick that they can relate to) rather than poorly executed cartwheels.

Running/Repulsion Before we can effectively teach tumbling, beam, or vault skills, we must develop the basic motor coordination necessary for a child to run and jump. Drills designed to train running skills in acceptable body position should be done for short, fast sprint and stop as well as for longer running sequences. Rebounding must be emphasized for one and two foot take-offs and landings. Emphasize jumping for height (jumping up onto single and stacked mats), jumping for landings (jumping off single and stacked mats), and jumping for distance (jumping into and out of hoops placed on the floor or across taped lines and shapes in the floor). Particular attention should be paid to the landing or finish position - knees slightly bent, legs together, pelvis tilted under, flat lower back and vertical body alignment with the arms and head in a neutral position.

Body Position Reinforce the same body position used in the landing drills above throughout each event. Casting drills on bars, rebounding and landing drills on beam, trampoline work, and rebounding drills on vault, should reinforce this basic body position. You can include specific "Body Position Games" in the class warm-up and strengthening/ conditioning programs.

Strengthening / Condi tioning You cannot successfully train a preschool gymnast to do gymnastics skills if they do not have the prerequisite strength. Therefore, you need to develop this strength through muscle group specific exercises. Preschoolers will willingly participate in strengthening activities if the are presented in a fun manner. Make games out of the conditioning drills. Use unique names. I suggest that you stagger the sets of strengthening drills throughout class time. This method works much better than devoting the last 10 minutes of class time for push-ups. A technique I use in teaching preschoolers is called a "Celebration." Each "Celebration" consists of 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups, and 10 tuck jumps done in succession, as quickly as possible while I count (as fast as I can) to 10 for TECHNIQUE August 1992

each exercise. We do "Celebrations" for any reason during a class-usually about 10 "celebrations" during each class. The students may only accomplish 5 valid push-ups or 5 sit-ups in the fast count time I give them, but by repeating the "celebration" process 10 times, I've had them accomplish a total of 50 push-ups, etc. This is much easier, I might add, than trying to get a group of 4 year-olds to do 50 push-ups at the end of class! Just show your classes how to do a "Celebration" then, ever so often, clap your hands and yell "Celebration!" Begin counting to 10 quickly as they hurry to do their sit-ups, etc. They will get the hang of it and try to get as many reps in as they can before you change the exercise.

Using "wall walks" and "mat walks" as a circuit station on every event will help in the development of shoulder, chest, and arm muscles. Remember, without the strength, your students cannot be successful in learning and executing gymnastics skills.

Positive Reinforcement/Success Orientation Positive Reinforcement is a teaching technique of constantly pointing out what was done correctly, not criticizing what was done incorrectly.

If you constantly tell a preschool child that the things they are doing wrong with a skill or progression, they become discouraged quickly, and won't want to "play" with you any longer. Use phrases like, "Susie, what a GREAT back wedge roll! I'm so proud of you! Can you do it again and try to keep your legs together?", ra ther than, "Susie, your legs were apart in your backward roll." This approach may take a little more time, but the results are worth it. All too often kids hear the words DON'T, WRONG, and NO - this leads to negative self-image. Use positive words and phrases. A child who thinks he/she's BAD or WRONG will behave poorly; a child who feels that they are GOOD, will be well behaved and motivated to learn.

Success Orientation is a technique whereby the skills and progressions that you introduce are not constantly increasing in difficulty. It is a good idea to follow the introduction of a new (or more difficult) skill or technique by a previously learned skill or technique that everyone in the class can accomplish. This gives you the opportunity to tell your class how well they are doing and allows the slower class members to feel successful also. If progressions are paced in ever increasing levels of difficulty, only the top end of the class will be successful.

Circuits I teach almost entirely through the use of circuits at each event. Use small circuits (only a few stations) that don't take up a lot of room, but give you the opportunity to keep a class constantly moving. The stations you are not directly spotting or supervising, can include very simple activities such as jumping, "mat walks," etc.- these stations prevents the students from just sitting or 15

standing around waiting for their turn. It is important to maintain general supervision by placing yourself where you can see (and get to if necessary) each station that you've set up. The constant activity that circuits permit will make "Mommy" very ha ppy with the program - ra ther than watching the clock to see exactly how long her youngster sits and waits during a 45 minute or hour long class.

Games In order to have a child actively participate in the drills you want them to accomplish, you should attempt to present each drill and progression in a game format. The games need not be elaborate, but making a game out of everything will maintain high student interest. Use simple explanations - the children's imaginations will take over from there. For example, at a rebounding station in a FX circuit, rather than telling the children precisely where and how to jump - have you class be "Frogs in the Pond" or Kangaroos. This type of game orientation makes class time much more enjoyable. Kids having fun are a lot easier to handle than bored little ones on the verge of going out of control! Preschool coaches are among the most creative group of coaches in our sport. .. often due to self-preservation! Using game oriented drills at each event will challenge them, and make full use of their creativity.

Parent Information Every gymnastics training center should have printed materials available concerning how a gymnast learns and the basic format and skills that will emphasized. Most parents, especially those of 3-5 year olds, don't have much ex peri-

ence in the world of youth athletics. We often forget that we, as coaches, speak in a language of our own. It is a good idea to make a gymnastics glossary available to parents. You may also want to keep handy information regarding conditioning, strengthening techniques and nutrition for the young athlete. I find it is much easier to work with parents who are informed than to spend extra tim e answering the same questions over and over. A beginner "Parent's Handbook" is a nice addition to the release forms and information sheets that are handed out to new program participants.

When using these guidelines to examine your Preschool programs and coaching, remember tha t nothing is written in stone - not every drill or technique is successful in every situation or for every coach. Yet, these guidelines should help you develop a program for the 3-5 year old that is progressive, marketable, defensible and FUN for everyone concerned .

Note Other articles on specific games, drills, and progressions for gymnastics events for the Preschooler will be forth coming in future issues. W. Tern) Exner is a wellknown preschool gymnastics clinician with an extensive background in both Artistic and Rhythmic gymnastics. He has lectured on behalf of USGF and privately for the past 10 years, and has conducted 1n11nerous coaches clinics around the country.

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Safety

Safe Progressions in Gymnastics A s teachers and coaches of gymnastics, we are responsible for providing a safe environment in which all of our students and athletes can experience success and continually learn more challenging skills. We must understand what types of activities and skills are easier or more difficult than others, and what the inherent risks of each activity are so that we can plan classes or practices which provide an environment in which all students can continue to learn and improve their performance with minimal risk of injury. Students should master the basic skills and progressions first before moving on to the more difficult skills and combinations. This article presents a framework for evaluating the relative difficulty and risk of gymnastics skills.

In every class or team situation there are variables which must be considered when planning activities. Some of these variables are unalterable by the teacher or coach, such as the characteristics of students (e.g., age, size, skill, maturity, developmental levels, class size, and facility). However, such variables as the characteristics of the activity, equipment used, number of students participating at one time, and the competitiveness of the activity, can be altered. The framework presented here focuses on those variables that can and should be modified to provide a safe and effective learning environment.

Four categories are considered: those related to 1) movement, 2) surface and equipment, 3) number of stud en ts partici pa ting, and 4) com petitiveness. Each category includes pairs of characteristics, one representing the basic and/ or relatively lower risk end of a continuum and the other representing the more difficult and/ or relatively higher risk end of a continuum (See Table 1). Each category and the characteristics listed within it are described.

Movement Every physical activity can be evaluated using the pairs of variables in this category.

Slow/Fast. Increased speed increases risk of injury. Many skills are not only safer but easier to learn at a slow pace than at a fast pace. For example a cartwheel should first be attempted from a standing lunge rather than from a run. It is not uncommon to see beginners land their first cartwheel on their knees. The consequences of such a landing are far greater if the cartwheel was attempted from a run than from a lunge. With practice, the student who can consistently land the cartwheel successfully can try a running approach. Likewise, the hurdle and takeoff from the vaulting springboard should first be practiced TECHNIQUE Aug usI1992

from a slow, short approach with control and correct technique before using a longer and/ or faster approach. As speed of movement increases so does the relative difficulty. This does not mean that students should never be asked to move quickly, only that early attempts should be executed slowly.

Skills requiring fast movements should be introduced to students who have demonstrated mastery of the skills and their progressions at a relatively slower pace. The slow / fast continuum also applies to performing individual skills versus skills in a routine. Individual skills permit the student time to concentrate in between moves. When performing a routine risk is increased.

Low/High. Movements at low levels generally carry relatively lower risk than those skills executed with height. For example, the potential for injury when performing a low leap is less than when performing a high leap. Progressions should start with movements at a low level and only include movements at higher levels when performances at the lower level are consistently successful.

Upright/Inverted. Students are accustomed to being in an upright position. Movements which involve being upside down (inverted) may involve more risk and increase the possibility of a fall on the head, neck or back. Teachers and coaches should require students to demonstrate, through appropriate lead-up activities in upright or semiinverted positions, the balance, coordination, power, and flexibility required for inverted skills.

For example, before having a beginner kick up to a handstand, the student should demonstrate the ability to support his/her weight on straight arms.

Can the student support him/herself in a pushup position? Can he/she lift one leg up and hop with the other to briefly support weight in a semiinverted position? If he/she is unable to do either of these, the student should not be asked to attempt the handstand until provided with opportunities to increase strength.

Stable/Unstable. Activities involving a wide base of support are generally easier and present relatively less risk of falling than those with a narrow base of support. Skills utilizing a wide base of support should be learned and demonstrated before introducing those requiring a smaller base of support. For example, after students have demonstrated proficiency in performing a particular skill on a line on the floor, they would progress to performance on a wide practice balance beam, and finally to a regulation width beam.

Grounded/Flight. Before attempting skills requiring flight (where the entire body is out of 17

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contact with the floor), students should learn similar movement patterns while remaining in contact with the ground. They should also have developed and demonstrated, in basic skills and progressions, the necessary strength and power to complete skills involving flight. For example, a well-executed cartwheel should be mastered before a dive cartwheel is attempted. Sufficient strength to support the body weight upon landing on the arms during a dive cartwheel should be Table 1 Framework for Evaluating Difficulty and Risk in Gymnastics

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demonstrated in a relatively safer activity-perhaps a few push-ups with a clap in between each one or handstand hops. This would demonstrate sufficient arm strength and action similar to that required in the dive cartwheel without the relatively higher risk of motion and height.

Assisted/Unassisted. There are some movements, for which manual assistance (spotting) can be provided for a performer learning a new skill or attempting a skill that has not been attempted in several training sessions. Movements that could have serious consequences if not completed successfully because they involve such variables as speed, height, inversion, instability, etc., should be spotted during early attempts and should only be attempted if appropriate lead-ups have been mastered. Not until the student can perform the skill with minimal assistance (a light touch) should an attempt be permitted without assistance. If a teacher is not confident in his or her ability to provide manual assistance for skills warranting such assistance; other safety equipment such as spotting belts, skill cushions or training pits should be used.

Sighted/Blind. Skills performed in a manner that allows the performer to see where he/ she is going, the landing or see his / her feet or hands are generally considered safer than "blind" skills where 18

the performer can not see the direction of movement or the landing. Forward somersaults (saltos) have blind landings and carry a relatively higher risk than back saltos. Teachers should be sensitive to this difference and provide appropriate lead-ups and / or manual assistance for such moves and instruct the students in visual spotting techniques that will increase the safe performance.

Non-Contact/Contact. Pyramid building is often included as part of a gymnastics unit in schools and pairs gymnastics is becoming more popular. The students ability to handle their own bodies while doing individual gymnastics skills should be well demonstrated before they are permitted to work with each other. Contact in gymnastics also occurs when spotting. While the spotter's purpose is to assist the performer, the spotter is also in a position to sustain injury. This should be considered when asking students to spot each other.

Familiar/Unfamiliar. The risk and ease of activities or movements with which students are familiar compared to those with which students are unfamiliar is obvious. Learning new activities can often be related to those previously learned.

Surface and Equipment When selecting gymnastics activities to include in a program, one must consider the surface on which the activities will be practiced and the equipment to be used. The United States Gymnastics Federation (1990) provides guidelines for the types of mats to be used for floor, tumbling, under apparatus, for practice and the learning of new skills and for competition. The nature of the activity dictates the type of surface which should be used.

Soft/Hard. A soft, shock absorbing surface generally provides a safer environment for gymnastics activities which involve inversion, landings from heights, and the possibility of falling . Skill cushions are recommended for learning new or diffic;ult skills. When landings are involved, the surface must also provide a firm surface for stability. Landing mats which provide shock absorption are recommended for vault landings, dismounts and some tumbling landings. Resilient mats should be used for floor exercise and tumbling. The soft/hard continuum also applies to some equipment. A foam trapezoid provides a softer vaulting surface just as a padded balance beam is recommended over a wooden beam.

Even/Uneven. Even, flat surfaces reduce the risk of tripping. Overlapping of mats should be avoided and joints between mats should be secured with Velcro or tape.

Level/Incline. While a level surface is preferred for most acti vities, an inclined surface is often best for learning some skills. Rolls are easier to learn on a wedge mat. Where there is a choice, an incline appropriate to the task and skill level of the student should be used.

Low/High. In gymnastics classes, it is a good idea to adjust the height of the equipment to the level of difficulty of the skills and the abilities of the student. Beginner gymnasts should learn new August 1992 TECHNIQUE

skills with the equipment adjusted toa low height.

Only if students are successful at the lower settings should the heights be increased. Creative teachers can introduce many challenges to students on gymnastics equipment set at low heights. This makes it unnecessary to raise the equipment to higher settings which present a greater risk of injury.

students to allow them to become proficient before they participate in competitive situations.

Students who are not comfortable with their skill level might be allowed to continue to practice while others are involved in competition.

Number of Students

Competitiveness

Instruction in all gymnastics classes should use appropriate progressions that increase the chances of student success while minimizing risk of injury. The framework presented here can be used as a guide in selecting the gymnastics skills to be included in instructional classes or team practices. Activities on the easier / low risk end of the continuum should be introduced before those toward the more difficul t / grea ter risk end . When a student is having difficulty with a particular skill, modifications should be made by adjusting one or more variables toward the easier and low risk end of the continuum. When one variable of a task is being made more difficult in order to provide a greater challenge, it might be appropriate to temporarily adjust another variable toward the lower risk end of the continuum to reduce the risk of injury. Our attention to the difficulty and risk involved in gymnastics activities will help us provide students and gymnasts with the safest learning experiences possible.

The enthusiasm, pressure, and excitement of competition or performance may increase the risk of injury and the difficulty of the task. Ample time and appropriate activities should be provided to

George, G.5., (ed.). (1990) USGF Safety Manual (2nd edition). USGF Publications, Indianapolis, IN.

When the number of students increases, the coaches duty of supervision becomes more difficult.

In striving to provide for maximum participation for all students, gymnastics teachers must recognize the inherent risks in activities as the number of participating students increases. This is of greater concern in school settings where classes are usually larger than in club or team settings. A system for rotations and taking turns and instructions for how and where students should be occupied in between turns, should be explained clearly and enforced.

The instructor should be positioned in the instructional area in such a manner that as many students as possible are in view. To accomplish this, the teacher should move around the edge of the teaching space, particularly at the beginning of the lesson, changing direction frequently to help keep the students on task.

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hildren in today's world have hundreds of new activities available for their enjoyment and their benefit. The list ranges from video games to sports. Unfortunately, the benefits range as much as the activity themselves.

Gymnastics, as an after school activity, has been growing dramatically in popularity each year and with good reason. Parents are becoming increasingly more aware of its health and educational value. While children just want to keep up with an activity that helps make them feel good about themselves.

Why do children enjoy the sport?

Like adults, children enjoy the stimulation from using new muscles, feeling challenged and realizing success.

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The facial expressions tell the whole story -from the concentration when beginning a new skill, the frustration when they realize it will take several tries, to the joy and excitement when they finally reach their goal.

Gymnastics allows children to be challenged by a multitude of sensory motor experiences that develop coordination, balance, flexibility and strength. The fact that it is motivating and fun teaches students to enjoy physical activities during a very important time in their life. A time when their body is determining its physical development attitude. This provides an attitude that will remain with them throughout life.

The Learning Process Just as important as its many physical health benefits is the educational value of gymnastics.

Gymnastics is composed of hundreds of skills that must be learned step by step. Students learn each skill by mastering each of its parts then piecing it together. As students progress they begin to realize that everything is learned in this manor. This is the same learning process by which we learn almost anything difficult. The repeated success experiences they practice with the learning process in gymnastics will carryover very well to school and other activities.

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the physical benefits make gymnastics the best possible activity for children ages 3 to 18 years of age.

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Are the instructors professionals-what are their qualifications? Is their enthusiasm conducive to motivating your child? Is the equipment in good safe condition? How are students placed in different classes? How will you know how your child is progressing?

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Saturday, September 19,1992 7:301:30 am NAWGJ Meeting Santa Barbara (20) Conference 7:47-8:45 am M-JBGCA Pacific A (400) Theatre 9:00-11 :00 am Ath . Council Mtg. Ex Boardroom (22) Conference RSG Pro-membership mtg. 12:45-2:30 pm Pacific B Theatre

Conference NAWGJ Ex. Mtg 8:00-4:00 pm Santa Barbara (20) Conference M-Hoffman Clinic 8:00-6:00 pm Laguna (150) Schoolroom W-Skill Eva!. Test #1 8:30-9:30 am San Simeon (74) Schoolroom JCI - Testing 9:00-12:00 am Huntington (90) Schoolroom NSC Brunch 9:00-11 :00 am Avila Banquet USGF Ex. Bd. Mtg. 9:00-12:00 am Ex Boardroom (22) Conference Safety Certification Course 9:00-4:00 pm El Capitan (78) Schoolroom W-Meet Oir. clinic #2 10:00-12:00 am Palos Verdes (68) Schoolroom W-Skill Eva!. Test #2 10:30-11 :30 am San Simeon (74) Schoolroom Sokol Meeting ?

Sunday, September 19, 1992 8:00-9:00 am JCI-TA Workshop Huntington (90) Schoolroom

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USGF CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 17-20,1992

BRIDGING THE GAP ANAHEIM 1992 Early Registration Form Please: one name per registration form

See page 26 to register for Congress "add-ons" such as Safety Certification, PDP Levels I & II, Meet Director's test and Skill Evaluator's examination.

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USGF Pro # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Exp. Date _ _ _ _ _ Soc. Security No. _ __ Check ( ) appropriate titles: o Men's Program o Club Owner

o Women's Program o Coach 0 Judge

o Rhythmic Program o Administrator

• Minimum age for Congress registration is 16 years.

Congress Fees: Fee Includes:

Note:

Credential for entrance to regular Congress sessions, master clinics, and demonstrations on Thursday afternoon through Saturday. And ...

Free entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry'S finest products . (additional day passes into the Exhibit Hall are $5.00 each) Ticket to the annual USGF Awards Banquet. (additional Banquet tickets for spouses/guests are $40 ea. - available at registration) Ticket to the Olympic Exhibition at the Anaheim Arena, Saturday, 9/19/92. (additional tickets will be available on site for $15 each) You must register separately for the PDP Coaching Accreditation courses, Safety Certification course/exam, Skill Evaluators exam, etc.- Forms will be sent upon receipt of this Congress Registration form.

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Please return this registration form to: USGF CONGRESS Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 (T892)

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Name______________________________ Address,__________________

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Safety Certification -- 2 courses to choose from: o 1. Thurs., 9/17, 2:00-8:30 pm o 2. Sun., 9/20, 9:00 am-3:30 pm

$75 $75

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Professional Development Program (PDP) Coaching Accreditation 01. Levell Clinic Administrator's Course* - Thurs., 9/17, 8:30-11 :30 am

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Testing is required.

03. Level II Sports Science Course (8 hrs.)Wed. 9/16, 2:00-9:00 pm and Thurs., 9/17, 8:30-11 :00 am Criteria: PDP Level I Accreditation is recommended.

04. Level II Instructors Course (13.5hrs.) Wed. 9/16, 8:30 am-9:00 pm and Thurs. 6/17/92, 8:30 am-1 :40 pm) Criteria: PDP Level I Accreditation recommended, USGF Pro-membership, USGF Safety Certification, and submission of a resume.* ASee page 39.

* Resume forms will be mailed upon receipt of this Application Form. l

Women $ Program examinations, accreditations, or participations: o 1. Levell-IV Skill Evaluator's Examination - Sun., 9/20,9:00 am-10:00 am $9 02. Meet Director's Test - Sun., 9/20,10:00 am-12:00 noon $10 o 3.Round-off Entry Clinic - Fri., 8:50 am-1 0:00 am FREE

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U.S. GYMNASTICS FEDERATION Coaches Congress Optional Tour Program Presented by SPECTRUM Meeting Services Tours will depart from curbside on Convention Way in front of the Anaheim Hilton Hotel, and include deluxe motorcoach transportation , knowledgeab le guide services and all admission fees; luncheons are on an optional, no-host basis, unless otherwise indicated . Registrations must be submitted by September 1, 1992, accompanied by full payment. Written requests for refunds must be received by September 4, 1992. SPECTRUM will make every effort to accommodate late and on-site registrations.

Reserved tickets wi ll be held for on-site distribution at the Tour Desk next to Conference Registration .

SPECTRUM reserves the right to cancel any tour that does not meet minimum numbers . Questions may be directed to SPECTRUM Meeting Services , (213)/930-0341 .

TOUR #1 Thursday Evening. September 17. 1992 EVENING AT THE IMPROV --- 7:00 pm-12:00 midnight $38.00 The Improv, a nightclub where the newest, hottest and most exciting talents deve lop their skills and become "discovered." Just a few of the famous faces that have graced the Improv stage include : Rodney Dangerfield, Richard Pryor, Bill Cosby and Lily Tomlin. The Improv showroom is fully-equipped , casually comfortable , and allows and unobstructed view of the stage . You will enjoy dinner and entertainment at this unique destination .

TOUR #2 Friday Evening. September 18.1992 SUNSET CRUISE IN NEWPORT --- 6:30- 11 :30 pm $46.00 Enjoy a fully-narrated cruise through the calm and beautiful Newport Harbor, while viewing the magnificent homes and yachts of the many celebrities and industrialists who live in the luxurious bayfront communities of Balboa, Lido and Linda Islands. After Sunset , dine in a charming waterside restaurant and enjoy dinner overlooking Newport Bay.

TOUR #3 Sunday. September 20.1992 UNIVERSAL STUDIOS/HOLLYWOOD -- 10:00 am - 5:00 pm $40.00 Trace the history of Hollywood from the early days of the nickelodeons through the days of film pioneers and moguls. The narrative will include Hollywood in the 40's, the "star" system with its grooming oc celebrities, Hollywood in its hey-day as well as the Hollywood of today . Pre-board Glamour Tram to tourthe largest and busiest motion picture studio complex in the world.

See what the movies are made of, going behind the scenes of the 420 acres of this real working movie studio , comprised of some 640 outdoor sets , created for many of the classics -- including THE STING, FRANKENSTEIN and PSYCHO. Learn behind-the-scenes secrets and special effects as you tour through sound stages and pass through New York, Texas and Europe.

Walk in and around actual movie sets in the "Streets of the World ." In Old London you'll feel as if Sherlock Holmes is just the corner. Visit Gay Paree at the Moulin Rouge and Mel's Diner in American Graffiti. Thri ll to the current live-act ion shows: Conan, a mystical, magical time of wizards , warriors and a deadly fire-breathing dragon; StarTrek, where you'll beam aboard to boldly go where no man has gone before.

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WOMEN'S PROGRAM MATERIALS

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WOMEN'S JUNIOR OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM A progressive program that provides the basis for the sound development of the young athletes from the "entry level" class student up through the advanced competitive gymnast. The program consists of ten levels. Beginner gymnasts start at Levell and progress sequentially. This assures that each athlete has mastered the physical and performance requirements to safely pass through the system. Levels 1-4 are designed for beginning class students (USGF athlete registration is not a requirement). Students perform skills and skill sequences only. Levels 5-10 are the competitive levels of the program and include compulsory and optional exercises.

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Compu lsory Text (Levels 1-4 and 5-7 & 10) with binder - Regular price Compulsory Text (Levels 1-4 and 5-7 & 10) with binder - USGF Pro-member price Women's compulsory music cassette - All new music for '92-'96 Compulsory video Leve ls 1-4 - Revised and newly edited Compulsory video Levels 5-7 & 10 - Revised, newly edited. All new Level 10 Round-off entry vault training video - Training tips

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Junior Olympic Awards Program A motivational program utilizing a wall chart and a patch/ chevron awards system as inter-gym educational and organizational tools. This awards system is an excellent way to set goals, track followthrough of skills, and witness the accomplishments of your gym's athletes. A great tool for introducing "new" gymnastics parents and kids to the J.O. developmental curriculum. Since it's easy to read and to understand, it will help parents visualize where their child fits into the national program.

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Starter Kit - Includes: 1 wall chart, 25 report cards, 25 patches, 50 pins and 25 Level I chevrons Wall Charts - in-gym motivational tool for Levels 1-4 (holds names of 40 students) Report Cards - Records achievement of all Level 1-4 skill achievements Patches -The 1st award as the student enters the Level 1-4 program Green Chevron - Recognition award for Level 1 Recognition Pins - Used to recognize completion of Levels 2, 3 and 4 Bronze Chevron - Recognition award for Level 5 Silver Chevron - Recognition award for Level 6 Gold Chevron - Recognition award for Level 7 White Chevron - Recognition award for Level 8 Red Chevron - Recognition award for Level 9 Blue Chevron - Recognition award for Level 10 Level 5 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students) Level 6 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students) Level 7 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students)

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EDUCATIONAL DANCE WORKOUT PROGRAM This educational program was designed specifically for the developmental gymnast. Participants will become better, stronger, safer and more elegant gymnasts when provided with a sound basis for proper alignment, good balance and correct dance technique. The program was authored by Mary Faulkenberry, Shirley Tranquill and Vicky Clarkson. Music by Kate Ross.

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USGF Dance Text Levels 1-5 - Complete explanation of al l exercises J.O. Dance Workout Video Workouts 1-3 - Shows all exercises J.O. Dance Workout Video Workouts 4 & 5 - These levels are newly completed Coaches Instructional Dance Video Workouts 1-3 - Special explanation for the coaches Dance Dance Dance Dance

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MEN'S PROGRAM MATERIALS BASIC SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (BSAP)

Designed for boys programs with classes w hich meet one hour per week. The BSAP forms the foundation of the USGF Men's Program. The four levels of the BSAP prepare the gymnast to participate in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Junior Olympic Competitive Program (JOCP). BSAP is a list of skills which instructors check off and date to record the progress of each gymnast. Records of each student's progress in the program are kept on skill cards and wall charts with the date the skill is successfully performed . An awards system is designed to recognize the successful accomplishment of skills of each level with patches, chevrons and certificates.

Item No. Description 51 Basic Skills Achievement Booklet - complete description of program and skills 52 BSAP Video - Demonstration of all of the skills BSAP Patch - This is the 1st identification award given when entering the program 53 Chevrons - See below 54 BSAP Wall Chart - Use this to keep track of the students' progress 55 BSAP Report Card - Maintain an individual record of each student's progress BSAP Achievement Certificate 56

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OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ODP) Formerly called the Skills Testing Program, the philosophy has always been to identify the most talented and promising gymnasts in the United States. The most important goal, however, is the education and training of both the gymnast and the coach while they are involved in the program and in any camps to which they might qualify. Finally the program is designed to place gymnasts on the various national teams for the purpose of international development and competition.

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Booklet - Skill descriptions and skill testing materials Video - Complete demonstration Award's Patch - This is the 1st award given when entering the program Certificate (Gold) - Awarded for 90% skill attainment score or higher Certificate (Silver) - Awarded for 80-89% skill attainment score Certificate (Bronze) - Awarded for 70-79% skill attainment score

JUNIOR OLYMPIC COMPULSORY PROGRAM (JOCP)

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The objectives of this program are to establish a shorter time period of competition and better evaluation of the lower level athletes. Additionally to make transition from one class to abother easier, to de-emphasize winning and stress individual achievement at the lower classes, YET allow the top athletes to rise to their highest level of achievement, to reduce the required number of skills and streamline the evaluation process. Modified optionals, required basic skills and other aspects are included in competition at local, state, regional and national levels.

1993-'96 Compulsory Book - all of the routines with illustrations and deductions 1993-'96 Compulsory Video - demonstration of all of the exercises - arranged by Class Level.

1993-'96 Compulsory Video - demonstration of all of the exercises - arranged by event.

Age Group Award's Patch Chevron (Green) - Recognition award for Class VII Chevron (White) - Recognition award for Class VI Chevron (Red) - Recognition award for Class V Chevron (Blue) - Recognition award for Class IV Chevron (Bronze) - Recognition award for Class III Chevron (Silver) - Recognition award for Class II Chevron (Gold) - Recognition award for Class I Artistic Gymnastics (Turoff) -Supplemental Coach's Reading

$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $

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RHYTHMIC PROGRAM MATERIALS

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RSG JUNIOR OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM Item No. Description

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1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Compulsory Book - The text and floor patterns for the 1992-'96 Junior Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics compulsory program. The three ring binder book includes the routines for Levels 5-8 and a glossary of rhythmic gymnastics terms. Routines are written for rhythmic floor exercise,. rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon.

1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 5 & 6 Video - Companion to the compulsory book, the video shows the six LevelS routines performed from both a front and rear viewpoint.

The Level 6 routines are also shown in phrases.

1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level? & 8 Video - Companion to the compulsory book, the video shows the six level? routines and the level 8 RFX from two viewpoints.

1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics LevelS & 6 Cassette tape - The music for the twelve routines in the LevelS & 6 Compulsory program.

1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level? & 8 Cassette tape - The music for the six Level? compulsory routines and the Level 8 Rhythmic Floor Exercise compulsory routines.

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Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide - Covers the basics of teaching gymnastics in a concise style that is taylor-made for gymnastics instructors. This book was developed in cooperation with the American Coaching Effectiveness Program (ACEP); it provides coaching principles related to sport philosophy, sport psychology, teaching and planning, injury prevention and care, and liability concerns. Specific features include self-tests and checklists to help you master the content, gymnastics terminology, and extensive illustrations of basic skills . It is used as one component of the USGF PDP Level I accreditation .

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#3609 Level I Instructor's Starter Kit" - Level I clinic administrators must purchase $60.00 one copy of the Starter Kit in order to conduct Level I Clinics. Each Starter Kit contains the Levell Instructor's Video, Levell Insturctor's Manual, and a packet of the Levell Clinic Workbooks (see below). The video presents the material and concepts in the Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide and Sequential Gymnastics" in an interactive format with the Levell Clinic Workbook. *

NOTE: In order to be el li gible to purchase the Starter Kit, you must have successfully completed all the requirements for USGF Level I Accreditation, be USGF Safety Certified, and a current USGF Professional member.

#3610 $20.00

Interactive video Presentation

Levell Clinic Workbooks (packet of 15) - Level I clinic administrators receive 15 Levell Clinic Workbooks in the Levell Instructor's Starter Kit. Each Workbook contains the written material corresponding to the exercises on the video, as well as the Levell Clinic Registration and Verification Form which is to be returned to the USGF as one component of the PDP Levell accreditation.

Instructors may order add itional Workbooks as needed.

Use the Order Form on page 30 of this magazine to order any of these materials.

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Announcements /Releases 1992 Gymnastics Spectacular Tentative Schedule:

Date/Time Friday, August 21, 8:00 pm Saturday, August 22, 7:30 pm Sunday, August 23, 2:00 pm Friday, September 18, 7:30 pm Saturday, September 19,4:00 pm Sunday, September 20, 2:00 pm Friday, October 9,7:30 pm Saturday October 10, 8:00 pm Sunday, October 11, 1:00 pm

Venue The Palace Baltimore Arena Capitol Center The Summit Conventions Center ARCO Sports Complex Miami Arena Market Square Arena The Omni

National Gymnastics Clubs Directory

Location Detroit, MI Baltimore, MD Washington, D.c.

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USGF Member Clubs and Athlete Clubs.

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Signature of Event Meet Director: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Date: - - - - - - -

Please state nature and type of competition:

1.

Name of Event: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

2.

Date(s) of Event: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

3. **Countries Attending:

(* *Please attach a list of all foreign coaches and athletes who will be present at this competiton.)

D

Has the Federation from each country been notified YES

5.

Please State the Name of your contact person(s) from the Foreign Federation and/or Club:

a). b). c).

Phone: Phone: Phone:

d). e).

D.

NO

D

4.

Phone: Phone: Phone:

6.

Event Site Address:,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __

7.

Name of Club/Organization Sponsoring Event:_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

8.

Organization/Club Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

9.

Phone Number

10. Please list any financial arrangements/agreements (entry fee, gate charge, payments etc ... ),_: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

NOTE:

Mail one (1) copy of this Sanction Application Form to the Executive Director (address to follow) and one (1) copy of this form along with your "Request for Sanction", to USGF 201 S. Capitol, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Completed application forms must be received no later than ninety (90) days prior to the event.

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United States Gypmastics Federation

Request for Sanction - Mail 30 days before competition-

[ThIs S anction fOITIl alone does not apply to a meet with foreign athletes or USGF Na tional Team members. PLEASE see R&P con cerning these matters]

Revised 6/92

Men's ProgralD. Date Recvd.

Check# Vis([] / MCo# ExpDate Amount Sanction#

Region# State Type of Event o Local o Sectional o State o Regional o National o Invitational o Open Invitational (Non-Qualifying)

o

OFFICE USE

o o o o o o o o

Class Class 7 Class 6 Class 5 Class 4 Class 3 Class 2 Class 1 Elite

Compulsory

o o o

Optional

N/A N/A

o o o

N/A N/A N/A

o o o o o

ExhibitionIWorkshopl CliniG/Testing

Event Director_____ *Professional #_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ *Club # & Narne _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Club Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip'-----_ _ _ _ __ Phone # ~-~---------------( Date of Event~__________________________ Entry Fee ______________________________

N arne of Event'--_________________ Site (if different from club) _____________ Address _____________________________________ City _____________ State ________ Zip~_______________________________________ For State Meets & Above: DYes, as required by USGF, I have ordered medals from

o No, I have not ordered medals yet.

I am a professional member in good standing of the USGF. I agree that the above event will be conducted according to the USGF Rules and Policies. I thoroughly understand the USGF Rules and Policies and assume responsibilities for this event and agree to be held accountable for any irregularities that might occur. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT ALL ATHLETES, COACHES AND JUDGES ARE REGISTERED USGF MEMBERS. Signature of Event Director_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

SANCTION FEES

1.

Check Fees Enclosed; Sanction Fee

$1<0

Blanket Sanction $30 0 (u p to 10 m e ets)

Late Fee

$25 0

Overnight Return $150

2.

A non refundable Sanction Fee of $10 must accompany this application. Your check or money order (Do not send cash) made payable to ;''US Gymnastics Federation" should be sent to; USGF Sanctions P.O. Box 5516 Indianapolis, IN 46225-5516 If your request for sanction is postmarked less than 30 days from the event, a $25 late fee must be added to the $10 sanction fee and should be sent to;USGF Sanctions 201 S. Capitol, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Overnight sanction requests should be sent to the above street address.

Blanket Sanctions - must have separate forms for each meet and all forms must be submitted together YOU CAN NOT ADD TO A BLANKET SANCTION 路 Contact USGF Member Services if you are unsure of your Members hip or Club Numbers. Your s a nction certificate, if approved, will be se nt to the event directors attention at the club address.

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A ugust 1992 TECHNIQUE

United States Gnnnastics Federation

Request for Sanction - Mail 30 days before competition-

[This Sanction form alone does not apply to a meet with foreign athletes or USGF National Team members. PLEASE see R&P concerning these matters]

Revised 5/92

WOlIlen's ProgralIl Date Recvd.

Check# Vis<J:J / MCo# Exp.Date Amount Sanction#

Region# State

Type of Event o Local o Sectional o State o Regional o National o Invitational o Open Invitational (Non-Qualifying)

o

OFFICE USE

o o o o o o o o

Level Leve14 LevelS Leve16 Level 7 Leve18 Leve19 Level 10 Elite

Compulsory

o o o o

N/A N/A

o o

Optional

N/A N/A N/A

o o o o o

ExhibitionIWorkshopl Clinic/Testing

Event Director'----_ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ *Professional #_____ __________ *Club # & Name._ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Club Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ City ___________________________________ State __________________ Zi1L--___ _ _ __ Phone# ~ ( __~___________________________ Date of Event,_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ __ Entry Fee_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

N arne of Event'---_ _ __ _____________ Site (if different from club) ______________________ Address _____________________ City ______ _______________ State _________ Zip~_________________ _________ ___ For State Meets & Above:

o Yes, as required by USGF, I have ordered medals from o No, I have not ordered medals yet.

I am a professional member in good standing of the USGF. I agree that the above event will be conducted according to the USGF Rules and Policies. I thoroughly understand the USGF Rules and Policies and assume responsibilities for this event and agree to be held accountable for any irregularities that might occur. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT ALL ATHLETES, COACHES AND JUDGES ARE REGISTERED USGF MEMBERS. Signature of Event Director_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___

SANCTION FEES

1.

Check Fees Enclosed: Sanction Fee

$IOCJ

Blanket Sanction $300 (up to 10 meets ) Late Fee $250 Overnight Return $150

2.

A non refundable Sanction Fee of $10 must accompany this application. Your check or money order (Do not send cash) made payable to :"US Gymnastics Federation" should be sent to: USGF Sanctions P.O. Box 5516 Indianapolis, IN 46225-5516 If your request for sanction is postmarked less than 30 days from the event, a $25 late fee must be added to the $10 sanction fee and should be sent to:USGF Sanctions 201 S. Capitol, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Overnight sanction requests should be sent to the above street address_

Blanket Sanctions - must have separate forms for each meet and all forms must be submitted together YOU CAN NOT ADD TO A BLANKET SANCTION 'Contact USGF Member Services if you are unsure of your Membership or Club Numbers. Your sanction certificate, if approved , w ill be sent to the event directors attention at the club address.

TECHNIQUE August 1992

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United States GY!Dnastics Federation

Request for Sanction - Mail 30 days before competition-

(This Sanction form alone does not apply to a meet with foreign athletes or USGF National Team members. PLEASE see RAP concerning these matten)

Revised 5/92

RhythlDic ProgralD

OFFICE USE

Date Recvd.

Check# Vis([] / MCo# ExpDate Amount Sanction#

Region# State Type of Event o Local o Sectional o State o Regional o National o Invitational o Open Invitational

Level Compylsoa Level5 0 Level6 0 0 Level 7 0 0 Level 8 0 N/A Level 9 0 N/A o Level lO(Elite) o ALLLEVELS

o o

Optional

N/A N/A N/A 0 0 0

(Non-Qualifying)

o

Exhibition/Workshopl Clinic/Testing

Event Director_________ ________ *Professional # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ *Club # & Name_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ Club Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City __________________ _ ___ State ___________ Zip'----_ _ _ _ __ Phone # ~-~---------------( Date of Event,_ _____________________________ Entry Fee__________________________________

N arne of Event'--______ ___________ Site (if different from club) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Address ______________________________________ City_____________ State _ _ _ _ _ __ Zip~__________________________________________ For State Meets & Above: Yes, as required by USGF, I have ordered awards & medals from

o o

No, I have not ordered medals yet.

I am a professional member in good standing of the USGF. I agree that the above event will be conducted according to the USGF Rules and Policies. I thoroughly understand the USGF Rules and Policies and assume responsibilities for this event and agree to be held accountable for any irregularities that might occur. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT ALL ATHLETES,COACHES AND JUDGES ARE REGISTERED USGF MEMBERS. Signature of Event Director_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

SANCTION FEES ""'C""h:-e-c-:k-=F:-e-es-=E:-n-c""lo-s-e-:d:-i---, Sanction Fee

$ldJ

Blanket Sanction $300 (up to 10 meets)

Late Fee

$250

Overnight Return $150

A non refundable Sanction Fee of $10 must accompany this application. Your check or money order (Do not send cash) made payable to i'US Gymnastics Federation" should be sent tOi USGF Sanctions P.O. box 5516 Indianapolis, IN 46225-5516 2. If your request for sanction is postmarked less than 30 days from the event, a $25 late fee must be added to the $10 sanction fee and should be sent tOiUSGF Sanctions 201 S. Capitol, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 Overnight sanction requests should be sent to the above street address.

1.

Blanket Sanctions - must have separate forms for each meet and all forms must be submitted together YOU CAN NOT ADD TO A BLANKET SANCTION ' Contact USGF Member Services if you are unsure of your Membership or Club Numbers. Your sanction certificate, if a pproved, will be sent to the event directors attention at the club address.

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August 1992 TECHNIQUE

Coach Accreditation

PDP Level II: ACEP-USGF Sports Science Clinic

A

s we approach the implementation of the Professional Development Program Level II Accreditation, it is important that coaches review the criteria, understand the procedures, and make plans to register for clinics.

Level II Accreditation criteria: 1. ACEP Leader Level Sports Science Clinic.

This certification is based on the book Successful Coaching. You must attend an 8hour clinic conducted by a certified ACEP instructor. The USGF will be conducting courses throughout the country following the National Congress (Anaheim, California). All pre-registered participants will receive a copy of the text as well as a clinic workbook and testing materials. All testing materials will be processed at the ACEP National Office.

* Grandparenting As with Level I, experienced coaches and administrators will be allowed to grandparent, or by-pass the required testing for the second component for PDP Level II Accreditation. The ACEP Sports Science Clinic will be required for ALL coaches at Level II. This requirement cannot be waived or by-passed due to the reciprocal relationship with the ACEP certification program.

The Compulsory Skills Progression component can be waived for those coaches meeting the following criteria: • Levell Accreditation is strongly recommended • USGF Professional Membership • USGF Safety Certification • 10-15 years coaching and/ or administrative experience • 5-7 years as a competitive program coach

ACEP Leader Level Sports Science Clinic 2. Compulsory Skills Progressions. This booklet is designed to supplement the Junior Olympic Compulsory exercises for each program. Testing is required*. Skills related to the compulsory exercises will be analyzed and broken down into prerequisite skills, strength and flexibility requirements, progressions, and drills.

3. USGF Safety Certification. Current certification is required in order to achieve and maintain active Level II accreditation.

4. USGF Professional Membership. Current membership is required in order to achieve and maintain active Level II accreditation.

Coaches may obtain accreditation at Level II in more than one discipline. This is accomplished by meeting requirement #2 above. For example, if a coach wants to gain accreditation for both artistic women's gymnastics and rhythmic gymnastics, he or she would complete the skills progressions testing for each booklet. Requirements #1, 3, 4 are the same for all three disciplines.

The ACEP Leader Level Sports Science Clinic will first be presented for the USGF PDP at the 1992 USGF National Congress in Anaheim, California, September 16-17. Professional members may register for the clinic using the form on page 26. Review the tentative congress schedule for starting time and meeting room assignment.

TECHNIQUE August 1992

The clinic is based on the Successful Coaching textbook. Each individual pre-registered for the clinic will receive a copy of the book, a clinic workbook, and testing materials. The information that is included in the clinic elaborates upon the material in the text. Exercises are conducted during the clinic to provide meaningful application of the coaching principles. The textbook includes chapters on: Coaching Philosophy - objectives and style.

Sport Psychology - communication, reinforcement, motivation Pedagogy - planning, learning styles, teaching sports skills Physiology - training, fitness, development, nutrition, and performance Management - team, risk, self.

USGF Compulsory Skills Progressions The booklet for this component will supplement the Junior Olympic Compulsory text. Core skills will be broken down for training and development to assist coaches in teaching these critical skills to their athletes. The analysis components will include prerequisite strength, flexibility, and basic skills for each skill analyzed. In addition, drills and training stations will be included as examples for proper progressions.

Each of the booklets, men's, women's and rhythmic, will be presented at the USGF National Congress. The sessions (3) will focus on the skills and how they correlate with the compulsory exercises for each program.

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Dave Moskovitz USGF Coaching Development Coordinator

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USGP COACHES EDUCATION

Coach Accreditation

Status Report: PDP Level I Accreditation Special Clinics

Dave Moskovitz USGF Coaching Development Coordinator

The initial phase of implementation for Level I began with eight presenta tions at the National Compulsory Workshops (5 men's, 1 women's, 2 rhythmic). Nearly 900 gymnastics professionals participated in these special grandpa renting courses. Several more opportunities have been or will be available at the USGF Regional Mini-congresses; contact your regional director for more information.

A special 3-hour presentation was prepared to introduce the PDP, with emphasis on the Level I components. Special attention was given to the flexibility of implementing the program at the local level. The overwhelming response to the program was very positive. While only a relative small amount of time was allocated for the presentation of the content of the materials, both coaches and administrators commented that this was the type of material and education that was necessary to improve our overall level of gymnastics instruction.

As we move toward the implementation of Level II, fewer opportunities will be available for gymnastics professionals to participate in the special grandparenting clinics. These special clinics will be available upon request for state, regional, and national workshops.

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USGF COACHES EDUCATION

Level I Grandparenting The idea of grandparenting was used in the implementation of the PDP to allow the more experienced coaches and administrators to participate during the implementation of the program by eliminating the testing components. Coaches who meet the minimum criteria listed below can receive their Level I Accreditation by attending an approved special clinic.

• Minimum 18 years of age • 4-5 years experience as a gymnastics coach and/ or program administrator • USGFProfessional Memberfor minimum of2 years • Current USGF Safety Certified status Those coaches who have not achieved Level I Accreditation and meet the above criteria should contact the USCF Coaching Development Coordinator for the next scheduled special clinic in their area.

Level I Clinic Administrator Over 40 Level I Instructor's Starter Kits were shipped during the month of July (USGF Merchandise #3609). Each starter kit contains one Level I Instructor's video and 15 Level I Coaches Accredi40

tation course workbooks. The video has already been used ina variety of settings: formal clinic, group discussion, one-on-one, individual self-study. Each setting has its advantages and is acceptable for meeting the Video Clinic criteria for Level I Accreditation.

Those coaches and administrators completing the grandpa renting process for Level I are immediately eligible to purchase the Starter Kit and conduct clinics. ALSO, coaches who have achieved Level I Accreditation, Safety Certification, and are current USGF Pro-members are eligible to become Level I Clinic Administrators.

Level I Accreditation Criteria Three criteria have been established for PDP Level I Accreditation. Although coaches can accomplish the criteria in any order, we recommend that the textbook testing be completed first to enhance the Video Clinic experience.

1. Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide. This text introduces the fundamentals of teaching gymnastics including philosophy, communica tion, goal-setting, lesson planning, safety, and terminology. A test is included with each book; passing score is 90%.

2. Sequential Gymnastics II. This is the sport specific text for Level I that includes basic skills and sequences. The skills are grouped into movement categories within 5 apparatus areas. A test is included in each book; passing score is 90%.

3. Levell Video Clinic. This one-hour video tape presents material from the textbooks in the context of everyday teaching situations. Participants are given practical exercises to complete and encouraged to share their answers / solutions. A participant application form is included with the Workbook and must be signed by the Clinic Administrator and returned to the USGF.

In-house Implementation The Level I program is designed to be used by club owners and program administrators within their own facility. Materials can be purchased and shared among participants, however, we strongly recommend that each instructor obtain a copy of the textbooks for their own personal library . Photocopies of the testing materials for the Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide and Sequential Gymnastics II are acceptable for USGF processing. Successful completion of each of these components will be rewarded and recognized with a Certificate of Completion.

August 1992 TECHNIQUE

Coaching Accreditation

PDP "Premier" Participants Level I Coaching Accreditation Name City State Donald, Terry AK Anchorage Gebauer, Paul AK Anchorage Day, Kenneth Montgomery AL Foster, William Florence AL Garcia, Ricky Birmingham AL Goodale, Michael AL Huntsville Linderholm, james Huntsville AL McCombs, Shelly Daphne AL McDavid, Lisa Montgomery AL Morrow, Benjamin AL Montgomery Parvinrouh, Nasser Mobile AL Patrick, Paul AL Mobile Philpot, Bobby AL Montgomery Quiett, jeffrey Birmingham AL Rogers, john Huntsville AL Sharpe, Tony AL Huntsville Stoffer, llka Tuscaloosa AL Stough, Edward Pinson AL Tapscott-Walls, Debbie Florence AL Vogel, Anne Alabaster AL Wheat, jogn Wetumpka AL Feinberg, Adriana FPO AP Daugherty, Bradley Midway AR Grogan, jason Paragould AR Grogran, Darrin AR Paragould McMullin, Randy Ft.Smith AR Meinecke, Donna Fayetteville AR Wright, Scott Conway AR Anstine, Brock Tempe AZ Bjerre, Eric AZ Phoenix Chaimson, Nick Scottsdale AZ Craig, Debbie AZ Sierro Vista Fairfield, George Tempe AZ Gable, Timothy Glendale AZ Hall, Richard Cala Grande AZ Hartman, Paul Chandler AZ Hinkle, jerry Tucson AZ Holley, Richard Phoenix AZ Kirby, Craig Tempe AZ Krauss, jarret Yuma AZ Matzek, Mike Tucson AZ McCawley, jenny Phoenix AZ Mueller, jacqueline Sierra Vista AZ Naddour, Michael Mesa AZ Payne, Donna Glendale AZ Peterson, Robert Chandler AZ Ponchellia, Rebecca Sierra Vista AZ Pongratz, jim Scottsdale AZ Potter, Raymond Scottsdale AZ Potter, Sharon Scottsdale AZ Randles, Steven Tucson AZ Rhee, David Tempe AZ Shannon, Quin Tempe AZ Spini, Lisa Scottsdale AZ Wehr, William Phoenix AZ Weir, William Kingman AZ Allen jr, james Palmdale CA Amos, Diane Soquel CA Arnold, Dimber Penn Valley CA Baker, jason Roseville CA Balch, Deborah Visalia CA Barbarick, Ron Auburn CA Barrios, Roni Stockton CA Belsardi, janeen Petaluma CA Bellman, jeffrey Goleta CA Blizzeard, Waundra Alturas CA Book, Mira Bakersfield CA Boykins, Darrell Richmond CA Braky, Lisa Marina Del Rey CA Brown, Christopher San jose CA Browning, Brenda Glendale CA Buckmann, Gary San Ramon CA Buckmann, Michelle San Ramon CA Butcher, Steven Santee CA Cabral, Linda Turlock CA

TECHNIQUE August 1992

Campos, Michelle Loki CA Carney, john Dana Point CA Carter, jennifer Oroville CA Carter, Marcia Oroville CA Carter, Robert Oroville CA Carter, Shaww Oroville CA Cook,Mark Fresno CA Newark CA Corsiglia, Greg Oroville Craig, Kennu CA Cross, Andy Monterey CA Crow hurst, Chere San jose CA Cruz, Carl Harborville CityCA Dery-Pleskow, Sue Santa Monica CA Dotta, james Los Banos CA Downen, Kathleen San Diego CA Dunnigan, Steve Santa Monica CA Duran, Clint Los Banos CA Falkowski, Laura Winters CA Ferranti, Cindy Chico CA Ferranti, Dennis Chico CA Florea, Val S.Lake Tahoe CA Forhan, Marilyn Oroville CA Santa Monica CA Francis, Amy Fritz, joanna Lodi CA Fritz, Michael Lodi CA Fujimoto, Hiroshi Montereey CA Garcia, Albert Lagunitas CA Garcia, Randy Sacramento CA Gardner, Thomas Elk Grove CA Garrett, jadyn Carmel CA Gerlack, Gay Concord CA Giddings, R. Clark Orangeva le CA Gomez, Phillip Tracy CA Gonzalez, Andy San Diego CA Gork, Glenn Palmdale CA Grimes-Laursen, Kim Santa Monica CA Grossman, Todd San Francisco CA Gruber, Peter Grass Valley CA Guzman, Michael Concord CA Guzman, Ronald CA Modesto Hunt. Beach Hair, Kelly CA Hale, joel Camarillo CA Halik, Yolanda Carmichael CA Hausladen, Paul Mtn. View CA Heery, Owen Sunnyvale CA Heery, Paul Sunnyvale CA S., Lake Tahoe CA Hery, George Venura Hugg, john CA Hurowitz, Robin Santa Maria CA Imbriani, Stephen Placerville CA jenkinson, Peter Richmond CA jessen, Lorin Tustin CA j ohe, Brenda San Francisco CA Fremont CA jonutz, Deon juszczyk, David San jose CA Kllarsa, Charlie Richmond CA Kinney, jim Santa Cruz CA Kinolik, Zinovy Fountain Valley CA Kloppenburg, Elisabeth Susanville CA Landford, Carey Orcutt CA La nzara, Tony Palmdale CA Lenz, Deborah San Diego CA Li, Xiaoping Fullerton CA Lindeman, Paul Hercules CA Loiler, Gillian Santa Rosa CA Ludwig, Ronald Sunnyvale CA Mailly, Dennis Anaheim CA Newbury Park CA Marshall, jim McCoy, Brian Santa Rosa CA McCreary, David Sacramento CA McIndoe, Greg Canoga Park CA McKulle, Mary San jose CA Mejia, Gil Stockton CA Miller, Vince Sanjose CA Mitchell, Keira Grover City CA Miyagi, Noboru Auburn CA

Mkchyan, Tigran Montes, Mugo Morelli, Ellen Mori, Mitsuo Myers, Paula Neal, Darcel Nelson, Michael Odze, Paul Ohel, Steve Peterson, Dave Porrazzo, Denise Purkiss, Heather Purkiss, Matthew Ramirez, Henry Rhea, Vicki Rikli, Bob Robinette, Susan Rodriguez, Eli Romano, Victoria Schulmeister, Heinz Scott, Steen Seid, Bruce Shaw, Sam Sheppard, Debra Smith, Michael Stoneburner, Lauri Sylvis, Patty Tafoya, Fred Taylor, Michael Tickenoff, Paul Tomlinson, Barry Torres, Kwami Totman, Eric Valdez, jon Vazquez, Ernesto Vitale, Patty Waid, Mark Wagner, Pearce Wallman, Debbie Wheeler, Earl Whelan, judy White, David Williams, Mike Williams, Sheri Wilson, Glenn Woltz, Ted Zakharian, Leonid Artemis, Steve Bensley, Brian Boyle, Patrick Dardano, Larry Felkley, Douglas Koehnke, Eugene Koehnke, Lorraine Leland, Carl McWilliams, Theresa O'Neill, Paul Prochazka, jana Scherrer, jackie Schott, Dean Spencer, Donald Spielkamp, Nancy Sprague, Betsy Turner, Pamela Walters, john Kevin Way, Cheri Zimmermann, Daniel Adams, Dennis Anderson, Wallace Chagnon, Maureen Denomme, Darryl Dufy, Lorraine Hicks, joan Holmes, Michael Lindgren, Melissa Moon, Chris

Los Angeles CA Arleta CA San Marcos CA Los Angeles CA Corona Del Mar CA MtShasta CA Turlock CA Fremont CA Palo Alto CA Sanjose CA Long Beach CA Camarillo CA Camarillo CA Agoura Hills CA San Rafael CA Corte Madera CA Pleasanton CA Sacramento CA Madera CA CA Los Angeles San Mateo CA Santee CA Rocklin CA Modesto CA Corona CA CA Santa Maria Newbury Park CA Stockton CA Menlo Park CA Santa Ana CA Oroville CA San jose CA Orangevale CA Vista CA Glendale CA San Diego CA Pinole CA Woodside CA Navato CA EI Sobrante CA Los Altos CA Cardiff CA Bakersfield CA Bakersfield CA Escondido CA Sacramento CA Glendale CA Greeley CO Gd. junction CO Estes Park CO Denver CO Boulder CO Ft Collins CO Ft Collins CO Aurora CO Westminster CO Denver CO Arvada CO Denver CO Greeley CO Canon City CO Palmer Lake CO Denver CO Boulder CO Highlands Ranch CO Denver CO Littleton CO Manchester CT Uncasville CT N. Canton CT West Suffield CT Beacon Fa lls CT Shelton CT Newtown CT CT Derby CT Naugatuck

Nelson, jerry North Haven CT Panichas, Patricia Hamden CT Payne, Linda CT Seymour Rettstadt, Howell Southbury CT Schneider, Cathi Derby CT Sullivan, Steve West Suffield CT Terry, Richard Milford CT Wishart, Frances Glastonbury CT Smith, Dennis Hockessin DE Barineau-Mitchel, Christiann Tallahassee FL Beck, Nelena Miami Beach FL Benedict, Stefan Tallahassee FL Bowers, Earl Milton FL Carman, james West Palm Beach FL Cotto, Samuel Miami FL Culbertson, jon Sarasota FL Davidovich, Marina Orange Park FL Davis, Bruce Miami FL Dodson, Rick Sarasota FL Galimore, Loree Tallahassee FL Galimore, Ron Tallahassee FL Hadzopulos, Cynthia Tamarac FL Harris, Bradley W.Palm Beach FL Hisey, james Tallahassee FL Holdreith, Maureen Miami FL Pensicola FL Hopkins, jennifer Pompano Beach FL Isaacs, Da yna jenkins, David Miami FL Kay, Brian Deland FL Keck, Cindy Orange Park FL Koch, Pat Gainesville FL Lenzini, Stephanie Oviedo FL Marks, Kimberly Tallahassee FL FL Maurello, Craig Bradenton McLane, Cindy Orange Park FL Outler, Hansel Pompano Beach FL Price j L, Percy Margate FL Rand, Toni Pompano Beach FL Standriff, Kevin Tallahassee FL White, Christina Lake Worth FL Boyer, Richard Fayetteville GA Gainesville Bragg, Susan GA Curtis, Marylin Norcross GA Delise, Camille Woodstock GA Hernandez, Wynne Cartersville GA joya, Roger Norcross GA Kushner, Deena Athens GA Lyons, james Athens GA Warner Robins GA Parker, Terry Newnan Shelnutt, Gregory GA Simpson, Peggy Alpharetta GA Marietta GA Stone, Cind y Wiley to, Paul Savannah GA Zeiliger, Edward Norcross GA Kaneohe HI Gardner, Patricia Guiffrida, Nanette Kamuela HI Kihei Krehl, joanne HI Taylor-Fonseca, Corazon Aiea HI Crouch, Caryn Davenport IA Urbandale Grunder, Penny IA johnston jorgensen, jeff IA Newsome, james Runnells IA Reichart, james Council Bluffs IA Winters, Candy Urbandale IA Winters, Ronald Urbandale IA Sahlein, john Boise ID Vert, jeff Bellevue ID Williams, Sharon ID Rigby Axelson, Betty Des Plaines IL Bendixen, Borbert Mundelein IL Bishop, Pamela Morris IL Ava Boegler, Mike IL Downers Grove IL C-Molnar, Tracy Calvert, Steven Moline IL

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If the gymnast hits the inner-tube too low there is the possibility of causing back strain or worse.

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(Make sure the set-up is stable and innertube can not move sideways.) This drill teaches the gymnast body tension (he / she will receive no lift with a loose body) and the idea of rebounding from the horse or floor .

The gymnast's chest should be hollow (sucked in) but there should be no pike in the hips.

This drill is very effective for all forms of second flight regardless of which axis the gymnast will rotate (longitudinal and sagittal) .

The gymnast arches at the hips, keeping the shoulders forward of the bar. Spot through first and then allow the gymnast to practice on his / her own. Do not be too concerned if the gymnast arches in the back (provided it is not unsafe) as the idea needs to be learned before it is perfected.

As the gymnast becomes more proficient the chest should remain hollow (sucked in) . Arms must remain straight.

Perform sets of 10-15, depending on the gymnast's age and strength, building to numbers of 30 and up.

By adding another inner-tube to the other side of the bar the gymnast can practice cast handstand 1/2 turn cast handstand.

Developmental gymnasts, who could already vault fairly well but with little repulsion, started to show good block and elevation after just a few weeks using this vaulting drill in conjunction with work on run and rotation.

Bars Set the inner-tube by a floor bar. Have the gymnast use the innertube to bounce to handstand. The gymnast should hit the inner-tube on :he upper leg (above the knee) but just below the hip.

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Mike Body Crayton, Great Britain (now living in the U.S.)

Keeping Things PosItively PosItive How to develop a positive attitude for you and your employees

Neil Baum, M.D.

All successful people w ho understand th e extra mil e philosophy have a positive mental attitude (PM A).

New Orleans, LA

Look at your circumstances or situation I am sure you can always look at it from two focal points. You can see theglassofm ilk at the half-way mark as hal f full or half empty. The way you look at and think abou t your si tuation will largely determine your outcome. A great psychologist, William James, said it so well ninety years ago, ''You become wha t you think about."

Let me share w ith yo u the importance of attitude in hea lth a nd well ness in overcoming severe m edical illnesses. There was a stud y conducted several years ago on women wit h breast cancer. The women took an attitude assess ment questionnaire and were di vid ed into two groups. One group was co nsid ered pessimis ts, and the other op timi sts based on the questionnaire. The pessimists were those who looked at the glass il t th e halfway mark and said half em p ty . They were the ones who asked, "Why is this happening to me?" Or they said, "I ca n' t handle this." Th e optimi sts were the ones who looked at the glass of milk and said half full. They we re the ones who said, "I am glad th e tumor isoutand le t's get on with it."Theyweretheones who said," I can bea t this th ing and I am in charge here."

Five years la ter, the resea rchers looked at the results.

On ly 35% of the pessimists were alive after five years .

The Optimists had a remarkable 75% five-year surviva l. So, you can sec, just having a positive mental attitude ca n help overcome milny obstacles in life including cancer.

Depend on Yourself "Who wil l save us?" We can't count 100% on th e boss, ou r co-workers, ou r family, or ou r fri end s. You know, the grea test ri sk in the world is to depe nd and wai t on o th ers to provide u s with securit y. We all have an opportuni ty to unl eash the chains of a nega ti ve attitude. The th ought of chan ge is fright ening . Yet, success only comes to those w ho are willing to surrender the old ways and develop a fresh and positive men ta l attitude. You need to leave your comfort zone and "let go." When you do, exc itement, happiness, a nd rewards awai t you. Remember, don't be afraid to go out on a lim b because tha t's where the fruit is.

Take SOlIle Tips From Tom Sawyer Dr. Neil Baum isa uro log ist in private pract ice in NewOrleans, LA. Heisa motivational speaker to the health Cilre industry on "The Magic of th e Extra Mi le Philosophy."

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One of the best ways to develop a positive mental ilttitude is to shift geilrs from work to play. Remember Tom Silwyer ilnd the wooden fence? It seemed like an in su rrnountilble obstacle for Tom to pai nt the fence. It WilS only when Tom begiln hilvin g fun with th e tas k thilto thers wilnted to get in on th e action. When his pals picked up the brushes, the job easil y go t done ilnd everyone had a g reat time. When Tom chilnged hi s ilttitud e from " I hilve to do thi s" to " I like doing thi s," thilt gOil l or objective WilS reached.

Surround Yourself With Positive People Anot her tech nique for thedevelopment of il pos iti ve

mental attitude is to be surrounded with positive people, positive reading material, a nd positive choices. Choose to spend time w ith couples who like to laugh and have fun instead of spending an evening with a couple who argue and bicker. Try reading the fu nnies section of the newspaper before the front page or the obituary column. Listen to motivational tapes on yo ur way to work in stead of th e news or the music station .

Develop a Positive Attitude For Others How d o you develop a positive me ntal attitude in others? First, you need to set a n example. If you are dejected and sullen, you can't expect your co-workers to be exci ted and joy ful. Attitudesare contagious. Make sure yours is worth cil tch ing. Be an ambassador of en thusiasm. When enthu siasm is combined with a positive mental at titud e, there is no limit to whilt yo u can ilccomplish and ac hieve.

Recognize Their Accomplishments Another technique for developinga positive men till att itude in others is to recognize their accomplishme nts. Say " thank you" when someone in your organization says som ethi ng helpful to a customer or client.

Give" ABCD" (Above and Beyond the Call of Duty) awards. In my practice of medicine, I, and all of my employees, wear "go ld e n at titud e" pin s. Thi s is part of our unifo rm a nd serves as a reminder thilt we mu s.' havea gold e n attitude towards our patients a t all times Our philosophy towards our patients is modified from th a t of Stew Leona rd , a successful grocery store retililer, and tha t is: Rule NumberOne-The patient (customer)is il lways ri g ht. Rul e Number Two-if you think th e patien t (customer) is wrong, re-reild Rule Number One. When an employee goes above and beyond hi s job description, I g ive them an addi ti onal golden att itude pin. When they get a total of five p in s, they receive a weekend at a lu xury hotel in New Orleans with their partner or g uest.

I believe tha t a positive mentill attitude requires constan t re inforcement and I try to surround myself, my family, my office staff, ilnd even my piltients, with positive quota ti ons whi ch arc to be seen on the wa lls of my receptio n a reil, eXilminiltion rooms, emp loyee lounge, and even the restrooms. For examp le, in one exam ination room, we have a plaque with the wo rds "NeverCive In, Neve r Give Up, Neve r! Never l Never l "

by Winston Churc hill. I believe this emphasizes to my piltient tha t here is a physician who, no matter wha t their problem is, if he can't find a soluti o n to the problem, he will find so meone who wi ll , and here is a physician who will never give u p on me as a patient. It is a lso a reminder to my staff thilt, no miltter whil t obstilcle or problem we ha ve, we Cil n find a sol ution to tha t problem.

I can bes t su mmarize th e importilnce of positive mental attitude by quoting Zig Zig lar w ho silid, "It is not your aptit ude, but it is your ilttitude thilt wil) ultimately determine your illtitude." There is no bette. way to develop an ex tril-miJc phi losophy thiln by hilvin g thilt illl -importilnt positive spirit ilnd fm meof mind. i\ugus11992 TECHNIQUE

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Event Jr. National Team Camp Post Olympic Exhibition North American Rhythmic Competition Safety Certification Course (10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p .m.)

International General Gymnastics Coursee Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.)

Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.)

10-11 Developmenta l Team Camp Team Atlanta Camp USGF Region VII Mini-Congress at Split Rock Resort USGF Summer Coaching Workshop and Safety Course Safety Certification Course (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.)

Safety Certification Course (9:00-4:00 p.m.)

International General Gymnastics Course J.O. Training Camp BIG: Biomechanics in Gymnastics Conference USOC Coaching Symposium PDP Level II Instructor's & Sport Science courses USGF NATIONAL CONGRESS + Safety, PDP courses Post Olympic Team Exhibition Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.)

Jr. Pan American Games Safety Certification at Region V Mini-Congress Symposium: Women's WORLD - WORLD Sport Safety Certification Course (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.)

Region V Mini-Congress Safety Certification Course (10:00-6:00 p.m.)

Safety Certifica tion Course (9:00 a.m .-3:00 p.m.)

USOC Congress Post Olympic Exhibition National Date for Regional Testing International Competition Jr. Women Gymnastics Tournament Region VI Congress for Coaches and Judges General Gymnastics International Symposium: "World Gymnaestrada as an International Large Event" Pacific Alliance American Classic Nationals Chunichi Cup Catania Cup FIG Intercontinental Judges Course Jr. National Team Testing Jr. National Team Training Camp Rhythmic World Championships Israel Peace Cup 32nd International Sportsfestivaal "Blume-Las Palmas" Swiss Cup / Arthur Gander DTB Pokal FIG Intercontinental Judges Course Brevet Judges Course Dutch Open West Point Open FIG International Judging Course National Elite Judging Course USGF Winter Cup Challenge International Judging Course USGF Rhy thmic Challenge U.S. Challenge McDonald's American Cup McDonald's International Mixed Pairs American Classic Nationals NCAA Regionals World Championships NCAA Na tional Championships

CO Contact Phone City Colo. Spgs.

CO Various Sites Allison Melangton 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 CO Nora Hitzel Colo. Spgs.

S.Burlington VT Wood y Clifton 802 -863-4 714 Prague CZK NY S,J. Clifford 716-586-5604 Rochester Centerville OH Bobbi Montanari 614-777-5057 317-237-5050 Colo. Spgs.

CO Robert Cowan 317-237-5050 Colo. Spgs.

CO Robert Cowan 410-721-5853 Lake Harmony PA Linda Johnson NY Fred Per kuh n 602-778-9564 Huguenot 201-586-1808 Lake Harmony PA Ca thy Finkel Cleveland 216-845-3839 OH Barb Guilivo HUN Budapest Lake Placid NY Nora Hitzel 317-237-5050 GER Secretariat 49-221-4982-418-419-221 Cologne Colo. Spgs.

CO Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 CA D.Moskovitz Anaheim Anaheim CA Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050 Various Sites GerryDenk 708-564-3420 Schaumberg IL Santa Catarina, BRA Cincinnati OH D. Moskovitz 317-237-5050 Frankfurt am Main, GERFIG /GG/TC St. Louis 314-968-9494 MO Eddie Smith 513-489-7575 OH Jeff Metzger Cincinnati Rockaway 201 -586-1808 NJ Cathy Finkel Pleasanton CA Gay Gerlack 510-672-6410 317-237-5050 FL Mike Jacki Various Sites Various Regional Chairs.

Vladimir RUS BEL Marlboro MA Kathy Feldmann 617-784-5830 Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050 Frankfurt am Main, GER FIG / GG /TC Seoul KOR Cowan /Kelly 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 TBA Kathy Kelly Nagoya JPN RCowan, KKelly 317-237-5050 Catania ITA Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050 Marne-la-VaIIeeFRA TBA TBA Brussels BEL Israel (928) 26 28 15 LasPalmas ESP Juan Duran Zurich SWI GER Stuttgart Lilleshall GBR Indianapolis IN Ka thy Kelly 317-237-5050 Netherlands Wesrt Point, NY 317-237-5050 Rome ITA Nora Ritzel 317-237-5050 Indianapolis IN Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050 Colo. Spgs.

CO Robert Cowan 317-237-5050 CO Nora H itzel Colo. Spgs.

317-237-5050 CO Nora H itzel Colo. Spgs.

TBA Orlando FL TBA TBA Various Sites Mirningham GBR Albuquerque NM 47

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SAFETY CERTIFICATION Thursday, August 27, 1992 Huguenot, NY - 5:00-9:30 pm YMCA of Greater New York National Gymnastics Training Center Camp Greenkill, Huguenot, NY Contact: USGF Safety (317) 237-5050 In conjunction with the USeF Slimmer Coaching Workshop.

Sunday, August 30, 1992 1.Cleveland, OH - 9:00am-4:00pm Sokol Center, 4939 Broadway, Cleveland, OH 44127 (216) 526-2970 Course Dir.: Ron Gamin Course Contact: Barb Guilivo (216) 845-3839 In conjunction with Sokol regional workshop.

2.Lake Harmony, PA - 8:00am-4:00pm Course Dir. : Cathy Finkel (201) 586-1808 This course will be conducted in conjunction with the USeF Region VII Mini-Congress.

Friday, September 11, 1992 Benton, AR - 1 :00-7:00 pm Fitness Unlimited - Keasports, 1212 Hwy. 35N, Benton,AR 72015 (501) 778-1131 \ Course Dir.: Scott Wright (501) 336-8665 Local Contact: Leah Oetken (501) 778-1965 Thursday, September 17, 1992 Anaheim, CA - 2:00-8:30pm Anaheim Hilton & Towers, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 750-4321 Course Contact: Becky Riti (317) 237-5050 In conjunction with the USeF National Congress Sunday, September 20, 1992 1.Schaumberg, IL - 9:00am-4:00pm Twinbrook YMCA, 300 W. Wise Rd., Schaumberg, IL 60193 (708) 893-9622 Course Dir.: Gerry Denk (708) 893-3420 2.Anaheim, CA - 9:00-3:30pm Anaheim Hilton & Towers, 777 Convention Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 7504321 Course Contact: Becky Riti (317) 237-5050 In conjunction with the USe F National Congress.

Thursday, September 24, 1992 Cincinnati, OH - 4:00-9:00pm Holiday Inn Eastgate Coures Dir.: D. Moskovitz (317)-237-5050 In conjunction with the Reg V. Mini-Congress.

Saturday, September 26, 1992 St. Louis, MO - 8:00am-2:00pm St. Louis Gym Center, 315 W. Pacific, St. Louis, MO 63119 Course Dir.: Eddie Smith (314) 968-9494 In conjunction with the USeF Missouri Men"s State clinic..

Saturday, October 3, 1992 Chesterton, IN -12:00-6:30 pm Chesterton H.5., 651 W . Morgan, Chesterton, IN 46304 Course Dir.: Gerry Denk (708) 564-3420 Local Contact: Maria Bachuchin (219) 9264274

Sunday, October 4, 1992 l.Rockaway, NJ - 10:00am-6:00pm Course Dir: Cathy Finkel (201) 586-1808 2.Pleasanton, CA - 9:00am-3:00pm Sheraton Hotel, 5115 Hopyard Rd., Pleasanton, CA (510) 460-8800 Course Dir.: H . Fujimoto (408) 373-1694 Local Contact: Gay Gerlack (510) 672-6410 Sunday, October 11, 1992, 1992 Raleigh, NC - 10:00 am-5:00 pm North Raleigh Gymnastics, 7221 Becky Cir., Raleigh, NC 27615 Course Dir.: Don Davis (919) 790-9400 Sunday, November 15, 1992 Westminster, MD - 9:00 am-3:30 pm Perna Gymnastics, 3100 Littlestown Pike, Westminster, MD 21158 Course Dir.: John Perna (410) 848-2771 Sunday, January 10, 1993 Rochester, NY - 9:00am-3:00pm Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester 1606 Penfield Rd., Rochester, NY 14625 Course Dir: Sarah Jane Clifford (716) 586-9580

1. The text book for the Certification Course is the USGF GYMNASTICS SAFETY MANUAL. Th is texV reference manual is to be purchased and studied prior to course participation.

2. The course will take approximately six hours , including the test.

3. Certification is good for four years.

4. The Course fee is $100.00.

USGF members and second cycle recertification is $75.00.

Retest cost is $25.00.

For groups of at least 5, contact the USGF Department of Safety and Education (317) 237-5050.

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