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Judy Carter, a specialist in media training and public speaking for 20 years, gave a media training seminar to members of the 1993-94 men's and women's national team. This article gives tips on how to deal with the media and comments from national team coaches and athletes.

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Who makes all their presents to give to family and friends? Who wants a fu ll twisting double back and a double layout under the tree this Christmas? Who eats spicy Cajun food on Thanksgiving? Find out by reading our special feature on how your favori te gymnasts spend their holidays! USA GYMNASTICS (ISS, 0748·6006) is published bimonthly fo r S15 per )'ear in the U.s.; all ot her countries $32 per yea r. USA GYMNASTICS is pub lis hed by USA Gymnas tics, Pan American Pla za, 20 1 S. Ca pitol Ave., Suit e 300, Indi anapolis, I ' 46225, (317) 237-5050. Seco nd class posta ge paid at India· napolis, I ' 46204 . POSTM ASTER: Send add ress changes to USA GYM AS· TICS, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suit e 300, Indianapo lis, I 46225. USA G ymnast ics (USPS 005·666) (lSSN 0748·6006). USA Gy mnas tics is th e sole natio nal governin g body fo r the sport of gymnasti cs. A no t-fo r-profit orga ni za ti o n, USA Gy mna s ti cs selects, trains and admini sters the U.s. Gy mna s ti cs Team, includin g the U.s. Oly mpi c G ymnast ics Tea m. Contributi ons and support are alwa ys welcome and are lax-dedu ctible. © 1993 USA Gymnastics. All rig hts reser ved . Printed in the USA.

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TAMARA lMNSON USA Gymnastics highlights three members of the 1993 National Team.

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EDITORIAL USA GYMNASTICS

Editor Luan Peszek Designer Julie T. Jones Men's Program Director Interim Bill Meade Women's Program Director Kathy Kelly Rhythmic Program Director Nora Campbell Mitzel USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Presiden t: Mike Jack i; Chair: Sand y Knapp; President EmeriÂˇ tus: Bud Wilkinson, Mike Donahue; Athlete Directors: Wendy Hilliard, chair; Jim Hartung, vice chair; Michelle Dusserre, sec; Sheryl Dundas; Tim Daggett; Karyn Lyon Glover ; Tanya Service; Chris Waller; Kevin Davis, USOC Athlete's Advisory Council; Linda Ka rd os, Admin. Advisor; Amateur Athletic Union: Stan Atkinson; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Trampoline & Tumbling Association: Wayne Dow ning; American Turners: Betty Heppner; Junior Boys Gymnastics Coaches Association: Marc Ya ncy; Men's Elite Coaches Association: Peter Kormann; National Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Men: Abie Grossfeld; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Women: Ga il Da vis; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Collegiate Athletic Association: Jane Betts, Lou Burkel; National Federation of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Association: John Brinkworth; Jewish Community Centers: Courtney Shan ken; Rhythmic Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. Association of Independen t Gym Clubs: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women: Tony Ge hman, Roe Kruetzer; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Association: Rick Dod son; USA Gymnastics National Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Gura; Women's: Joa n Moore, Julia Thompson-Aretz; Rhythmic: Alia Svirsky, Ute Alt-Carberry.

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USA Gymnastics Executive CommiHee Chair: Sandy Knapp; Secretary: Mike Mi lidonis; Vice Chair Women: Nancy Marsha ll; Vice Chair Men: Jim Howa rd ; Vice Chair Rhythmic: Norma Zabka; FIG Women's Technical Committee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Schmid-Shapiro; FIG Men's Technical Committee: Bill Roetzheim; At Large Members:Jim Hartung, Roe Kreutzer; Athlete Directors: Ti m Daggett, Miche lle Dusserre, Wend y Hilliard; President Emerit us: Bud Wilkinson, Mike Donahue.

Associate Content Editors Sports Science Advisory CommiHee William Sands, Ph.D., Chai r, Sports Advisory Committee Patty Hacker, PhD., Chair, Education Sub-committee Stephen W. Whitlock, Liaison

Un less expressly identifi ed to the contrary, all articles, statements and views printed herein are attributed solely to the a uthor and the United Slates Gymnastics Federation expresses no opinion and assumes no responsibility thereof.

By Sandy Knapp

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As you've probably heard, Mike Jacki recently resigned as President/Executive Director of USA Gymnastics to become the CEO and President of U.S. Skiing. We wish Mike and his family well and are sure that he'll tackle his new challenges with the same vigor and enthusiasm he displayed at USA Gymnastics for 10 years. USA

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Although I've been in the position of chairman of the board for USA Gymnastics less than a year, I have worked with Mike on numerous occasions over the past 10 years. I have had the chance to observe first-hand the tremendous contribution he has made to the sport of gymnastics and the Olympic movement. Mike really made an impact on the sport of gymnastics in general, but it's our business side that bears his brightest marks. He recognized the importance of the athlete and coach relationship and strived to have personal coaches on the floor at the World Championships and Olympic Games. He instituted the athlete and coach incentive program. USA Gymnastics is the leader of the national governing bodies in this area, rewarding top athletes and coaches for their performance at major competitions.

to have more athletes and coaches participate in competitions, conduct more training camps, and invest in our sport's well being by focusing attention on special areas like nutrition, sports psychology and biomechanics. He has built a successful organization which has grown to nearly 40 employees and 160,000 members. There are dedicated volunteers all across the country who run some 5,000 events annually. Without them, we simply wouldn't exist. He obviously has a whole list of other accomplishments, but space doesn't allow us to pay tribute to all he's done. Suffice it to say, we have all benefited from Mike's involvement with gymnastics. We are grateful for his leadership and vision. We are also grateful that he assembled a dedicated and talented staff who will help take us through this transition.

He was also the driving force behind the safety certification program, which now has over 9,000 certified members and serves as the model for other sports to follow .

There is a quotation that says, 'There is nothing permanent except change." This organization can and will deal with change. My personal opinion is that "change" is healthy. Of course, some people shy away from change because they see uncertainty. I see opportunity. I see people growing in their jobs and taking new responsibility. I see new opinions and perspectives. I see new people and projects. I see new enthusiasm and motivation. I am confident we will find the right individual to pick up where Mike left off and continue to make USA Gymnastics the premier Olympic governing body and America's favorite Olympic sport.

Perhaps the most important contribution Mike made to gymnastics is his tireless effort to raise awareness of the sport both in America and abroad. He worked closely with sponsors and networks because it was his philosophy that securing televised events will not only make the sport more visible and the athletes more popular, but it would also bring young children into local gymnastics facilities, which makes the sport grow. For the first time ever, this year's National Championships were shown in prime time on NBC Sports, making gymnastics the only summer Olympic sport to receive a prime time position.

To make that happen, we'll all need to work together. I know that our love of and commitment to the sport of gymnastics will enable us to do just that...work together.

The sponsor and TV dollars from these events allow us to expand our programs and increase fw1ding of athletes, coaches and judges support. We've also been able

In the meantime, thanks and so long Mike. We'll be skiing you!

Perhaps the most important contribution Mike made to gymnastics is his tireless effort to raise awareness of the sport both in America and abroad. He worked closely with sponsors and networks because it was his philosophy that securing televised events will not only make the sport more visible and the athletes more popular, but it would also bring young children into local gymnastics facilities, which makes the sport grow. Turn to page 12 for an update on the search for a new President. U SA

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s a fonner gymnast, Mike holds a special affinity for the athletes and always tries to make their interests a top priority. We thought you might like to see what some of them had to say.

FROM PE1tR VIDMAR "During my years on the Executive Board of the U.S. Olympic Committee, I frequently heard people say, 'You have the best run sport in the Olympic family. ' That praise was largely a result of Mike's tireless effort in bringing the USGF to its current prominence. I will never forget the moment that our men's team won the Olympic gold medal, and with tears in his eyes, Mike pulled us all into a huddle to congratulate us and tell us how much that victon) meant for USA Gymnastics. "

FROM MARY LOU RmoN "With Mike Jacki at the helm of USA Gymnastics, great things have happened. Gymnastics has grown to become one of our nation's most popular sports and American gymnastics has emerged as a world powerhouse! Mike's knowledge and expertise will certainly be missed."

FROM MlTOi GAYLORD "From his early years as a gymnast, to USA Gymnastics' President, Mike Jacki has been an unstoppable force that has helped to shape our sport into what it has become today. His giving nature, his incredible energy level, and his sense of humor should serve as an inspiration to all of us. We're gonna miss ya, Mike! I wish you the best of luck in all of your future endeavors."

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This Holiday season will be a very special one for me. My husband, Shannon, and I just moved inta our new hause that we built tagether. On Thanksgiving, my family will sit down to a huge dinner of turkey, sweet potatoes, green beans, pumpkin pie, etc. And then it's a full day of football games on television. This year I will be caoking, because my family is caming to Houston to celebrate the holidays in my new home. Christmas is my favarite season of all. Tradition at the Retton house is a big dinner Christmas Eve and then the whole family goes to a midnight service at church. On Christmas morning, we open all our presents. Dear Mary Lou, What was your best Christmas p resent ever? Della Roberts Indiallapolis, IlIdialla

Dear Dena, My best Christmas present was a fax machine that was given to me by my mom. I was going to my local Post OHice everyday to pick up and send business related faxes, so my mom got me a home fax machine. Yea!

speeches, appearances, etc. So, unfortunately, it is impossible to answer all the great questions that come in. I try to answer the ones that are asked most often. For your second question, Bela expected 100% eHort every time we set foot into his gym. Although, workouts seemed to be less intense during the summer months. After the competitive season, we would stop full routines and concentrate on learning new skills. Send your questions to: USA Gymnastics, Ask Mary lou, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, Indiana 46225. Dear Mary Lou, How can you maintain your weight during the holidays w ith cookies, cakes and candies everywhere you go? Kylie SimlllOllS Orlalldo, Florida

Dear Kylie, Holiday season is upon us. Believe me, I know how hard it is to try to maintain weight. What I do is eat everything I want in moderation. I don't believe in depriving yourself. Have one of your favorite cookies, or have one small piece of your favorite cake. Happy Holidays!

Dear Mary Lou, Do you respond to every letter you receive or just the ones that you answer in the magazine? Also, did you maintain hard workouts every time you entered the gym or did you let up at some point in the year? Brmldy Mllrcilisoll Pfillgerville, Texas

Dear Brandy, Although I would love to answer every letter, sometimes my schedule doesn't allow me to. You see, on average I'm traveling 17 to 20 days a month doing

Dear Mary Lou, I am 11 yea rs old and a Level 6 gymnast. I was wondering who do you feel was your biggest inspiration when you were young? Ame Bristow Silverdale, Wash.

Dear Ame, I had two idols while I was growing up. My older sister, Shari, who was also a gymnast, and Nadia Comaneci. I wanted to do everything that Shari did and really admired her. I also remember watching Nadia in the 1976 Olympics (I was 7 years old) and told my mom that I was going to be in the Olympics one day just like her.

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t is hard to imagine a sport better than gymnastics for benefitting a athlete's physical and social development. In some areas of the world, gymnastics is regarded as basic training for those wishing to pursue other sports, because of what it can do to improve physical strength, concentration, and confidence.

16 to 19 year olds may have completed most of their growth, but 13 to 16 year olds may still be in a period of peak adolescent growth. Since growth means that gynu1asts need increased nutrient requirements, competitive gymnasts today must pay particular attention to what and how much they eat.

a younger age to the point that even our top competitive gymnasts are still children. In fact, the average age of the U.S. women's gymnastics team in the Barcelona Olympics was only 16, representing a drop in age from 1964 when the average age was slightly over 19. This difference is important, since

Women's gymnastics, however, has certain problems that may detract from its positive potential. Many of these problems often revolve around looking "just right" in a leotard. This may create a conflict between the body's preprogrammed need to grow and gymnastics saying that smaller is better. To compound this conflict, gymnasts in the U.S. have been reaching their competitive peaks at

By Dan Benardot, PhD, RD, LD Associate Professor and Director, Sports Nutrition Laboratory Department of Nutrition and Dietetics, Georgia State University, USA Gymnastics National Team Nutritionist and Amy Joye, BS, Graduate Research Assistant

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assessed for body composition (how much I musc e you have versus fat) and nutrIent mtake (what foods you eat) at a training camp. The results of this assessment did raise our level of concern that gymnasts may not be

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the recommended level (see Figure 1), and that the average energy intake (calories) was significantly below that predicted for the work these gymnasts do on a daily basis. Clearly the inadequate nutrient intake and the low energy intake are related, for it becomes more difficult to get the nutrients you need if they are provided in an energy package that is too low. The

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basic nutrition principle behind this relationship is that "food is the carrier of nutrients." Eating too little food often translates into eating too few nutrients_It must be understood that children w ho consume inadequate energy have one of two choices: They can grow normally but exhibit lethargy, fatigue, and malaise; or they can exhibit a normal energy level but retard growth. The recent body composition evaluation on TOPs gymnasts places them in the 25th percentile for height:age, meaning that 75% of all girls that age are taller. The reasons for not eating enough are often related to the comn10n concern gymnasts share about becoming overly fat. However, the strategy for gaining control over fatness is

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eat the non-fried (baked, steamed, broiled) alternative of the same food. • Eat no visible fat. Whenever possible eliminate visible fat from your plate. When you have toast in the morning you can use jams and jellies, but try to eliminate the butter or margarine. • Eat no prepared meat. Try to eat lean meat alternatives because foods like bacon, sausage, bologna, and salami provide 50% or more of their calories as fat. Tables 3, 4, and 5 have lists of foods organized in high to low carbohydrate amounts. Table 4 lists foods that you should feel comfortable eating as often as you like. Carbohydrates are the preferred fuel for fast-twitch muscle fibers, so by eating carbohydrates gynmasts provide muscles with a fuel that can be used efficiently. Table 3 lists low fat foods that can be eaten frequently, but not as often as those in Table 4 because they

ate before and stores even more fat. You can see how , ~ easy it is for a gymnast to .9 become more plush, and 8 it's easy to understand .8 why "eat less" is a .......................................,.,...........................................~..................................... hr se' tie commonp a ill 1 a strategy that often leads to are "power" fibers that help to gynmastics world, and why illness and increased risk of define gymnastics as a inadequate energy and stress fractures. This common "power" sport. However, nutrient intakes are common. strategy, is this: "If the food I willie these fast twitch fibers This scenario need not be, now eat tends to make me allow gynmasts to perform however, because a simple plush1 I will eat less of it." their skills, they have an shift in the diet that focuses There are several problems almost total inability to use less on fat and more on that come to our attention by fats as a fuel. Therefore, fats carbohydrate solves the using this strategy. These tend to be stored rather than problem. The key is lowering problems are: burned. This has several fat intake to between 20%-25% implications for gymnasts that of total calories. This is a level • If less food is eaten, there is can make it easier for them to of fat intake that most less chance that the eat more but reduce the gymnasts appear to tolerate gymnast will obtain all the chance of plushness. well, still allows the consumpenergy and nutrients tion of most foods, and This example illustrates needed for health, growth, reduces the pressure to what may happen: A gymnast and physical activity. become plush. There's another consumes the average U.S. • Food restriction increases benefit also. Gymnasts who diet that contains 35% to 38% the possibility of disorreduce fat intake can actually of total calories from fat. Most dered eating behaviors, a EAT MORE FOOD, so they recommendations suggest that problem that can have can take in more it is desirable to consume no long-term and potentially nutrients and reduce more than 30% of total calories IowFatRxxJs life-threatening complicahealth risk. Imporfrom fat, but because we're tions. tantly, there is a talking about gymnasts (who distinctly different • Most people can restrict use a high proportion of nonCarbs %Protein % Fat message when you food intake for only short fat burning fast-twitch 100 0 0 tell a gymnast "Ea t all periods of time. There is muscles), they probably 100 0 0 you want...just eat likely to be a rebound to should consume a diet that 100 0 0 less fat." rather than eating even more of the dressing, diet contains no more than 20% to "Eat less.". Our recent Orange juice, conned 96 4 0 wrong things, increasing 25% of total calories from fat. evaluation of TOPs Rice, white 93 7 0 rather than decreasing the Our gymnast consuming 35% gymnasts indicates Cornflakes 92 8 0 of calories from fat probably opportunity for plushness. Potatoes, baked 91 9 0 that they are already can't use 10% of that energy Carrots, raw 12 88 0 moving in the right So why do gymnasts eat less efficiently, so it gets stored Corn, cooked 87 13 0 direction, but haven't when they want to lose and contributes to a more from frozen quite arrived at the weight? Because gynmasts "plush" look. To make matters 0 Popcorn , air popped 14 86 desired fat intake haven't been told how special Bread, Italian 15 85 0 worse, because 10% of the level of 20% to 25% of they really are. They haven't Snap beans 17 0 83 consumed energy couldn' t be total calories. been told what it is, from an Vegetable mix, 17 83 0 efficiently used as a fuel, that from frozen energy metabolism standEating foods that gynmast needs an additional Pretzels, thin 8 ' 11 82 point, that makes them will provide you no 10% of the calories originally Spaghetti, Macaron i 81 15 5 gymnasts. 25% of more than consumed. For a gymnast Pita bread 15 5 80 total calories as fat is Elite gymnasts have a high consuming 2,000 calories, this English muffin 15 7 79 not difficult if you proportion of fast twitch Cucumber means that she now needs an 14 8 78 follow some simple Peas, canned 71 24 5 muscle fibers that are used in additional 200 calories to meet rules: her energy needs, even the majority of all the exercises df d Source: Gebhardt SE, Matthews, RH. Nulrilive Values of Foods. they do and events they though she just finished • Eat no fr Ie 00 S. Washington, DC: US Dept of Agriculture, Human Nu trition Information storing 200 calories as fat. perform. These muscle fibers Whenever possible Service 1990. Home and Garden Bulletin 72. .

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have a higher fat content. Table 5 lists foods that are higher in fat, so these should be eaten infrequently. Note that the word is "infrequ ently," not "never." The foods that are consumed most of the time makes the difference. Don' t be concerned with occasional encounters with high fat foods, and absolutely don' t feel guilty about eating them.

lthoug h we have attempted to communica te to all of our professional members throug h your representatives on USA Gymnas tics' boa rd of directors we may ha ve not reached every individual. Therefore, [ would like to update you on the current sta tus of replacing the President/ Executive Director. As evid enced by the past several weeks, our business as currentl y staffed can and will operate efficientl y and effecti vely and, in doing so, serve the best interest of our sport during the interim period as we seek a new President. [ see no need nor benefit in appointing an acting Presid ent. During this period of time, Allison Melangton, vice presid ent of events and programs, Rod Davis, vice president of marketing and communica tions, and John Hewett, controller, will, in addition to performing their regular duties, opera te as a ma nagement committee for purposes of resolving issues which extend beyond their individual depa rtments.

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I have and will continue to maintain regular contact with the office, and will, whenever possible, be includ ed by telephone in senior staff meetings. Jack Swarbrick, the corporation's general counsel, continues to work with the organiza tion on a dail y basis and reports that the management committee concept is working well. The process for identifying the new leader for our sport w ill involve several steps. First, I invited w ritten input from the Board Members and Founda tion Trustees regarding the criteria for this posi tion and the priorities for this organization. The objecti ve is to develop the "idea l ca ndidate" profile before we actually begin any kind of a sea rch . The next step is also well under way. I am pleased to report tha t Ron Wa lker, a newly-elected trustee of the Na tional Gymnastics Foundation, w ho also happens to be the Managing Director of Korn / Ferry Interna tional's Washington, D.C. office, has agreed to assist us on a pro bono basis. Korn / Ferry representa tives are in the process of interviewing the Executive Committee, senior staff, selected sponsors and broadcast partners and the lead ership of the USOC and ACOG. Profiles on the position have been submitted to Korn /Ferry by Na ncy Marshall, vice chair for women, Jim Howard, vice chair for men, Norma Zabka, vice chair for rhythmic, and Wend y Hilliard, Athletes Advisory Council chairman. These profiles were created through their discussions w ith members of their specific discipline.

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1993 GRESS USA GYMNASTICS This year's annual Congress was held in the host city for the 1996 Olympic GamesAtlanta, Georgia. Many said that this was the best Congress in history due to the materials presented and the superb accommodations at the Marriott Marquis. A new tradition was developed at this year's annual event. The outstanding individuals and contributors to the sport were recognized for the first time ever at the Ceremony of Honors. Ron Thulin, who serves as a play-byplay announcer for Turner Sports, working primarily on TNT's coverage of the NBA, was the Master of Ceremonies. He has also covered the 1992 Winter Olympics, Goodwill Games and Pan American Games. Turn to page 46 for a list of the award winners. During the banquet, USA Gymnastics was fortunate to hear from one of the most important individuals in sport-Mr. Billy Payne the President and CEO of the Atlanta Committee for the Olympic Games. Mr. Payne spoke of the importance the 1996 Olympic Games will have on each one of us and gave a truly inspirational speech on the upcoming Games. (continued on page 46.)

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Top left: Peggy Liddick, from Dynamo Gymnastics in Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded Women's Coach of the Year. Top right:Steve Nunno, from Dynamo Gymnastics in Oklahoma City, Okla., was awarded Women's Coach of the Year. Bottom left: Fred Roethlisberger, coach at the University of Minnesota, was awarded Men's Coach of the Year. Bottom right: Jan Exner, from Gymmarin Pacific in San Rafael, Calif., was awarded Rhythmic Coach of the Year.

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Members of the 1993-94 National Men' s and Women's Team had the opportunity to attend the first ever National Team Meeting, following the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships in Salt Lake City. Many areas were covered including History, Business, Communications, Psychology, Health, and other specialty topics. Judy Carter from Park City, Utah, conducted a media training seminar which covered many topics including: Debbie Kaitschuck is a

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BIrthdate: May 10, 1977 H ometown: Cincinnati, Ohio Height: 5 feet Weight: 92 112 pounds School: Finneytown High School Year: Junior Favorite Class: Algebra II and Physics. Future Career Goal: Go to college and b ecome a Physical Therapist, Sports Psychologist or Pediatrician. Family: 1 live with my mom, dad, and 20-year-old brother. Favorite Athlete: Michael Jordan Favorite Gymnast: Svetlana Boguinskaia. 1 like her style. She's so elegant. Favorite Singer: No one really. I like all kinds of music. Favorite TV show: I don't get to watch much TV but 1 do like Rescue 911 and Murder She Wrote Favorite Food: Tuna Fish Place You Would Most Like to Visit: Australia Favorite Event: Floor and Bars Favorite Skill: Double front brani-out dismount on bars. Best Advice I Ever Received: Our team saying last year was-"Relax, G od's in Charge!" I really like that saying.

Known for her "Pepsodent" smile and good natured personality, Borden has risen to the top of gymnastics and earned the title All-American Kid." II

Borden, like many gymnasts, started gymnastics at age seven. Her friend was taking lessons at Tri County Gymnastics in Cincinnati so that's where it all began for Amanda. When asked why she got involved with and not another sport she said, "My parents wanted me to do gymnastics because I was always flipping around the backyard. I did many sports when I was young-ballet, ice skating, soccer and, of course, gymnastics." Amanda dropped one sport at a time as the number of hours she spent in the gym increased. "1 dropped ice skating, then ballet, then soccer," she said. By age 10, Amanda was doing only gymnastics. "I think gymnastics has helped me to manage my time and set goals," claims Borden. "I've also learned that even if you don't achieve your goals you've learned a lot on the way and you should be proud of yourself for your achievements." Borden shifted to Cincinnati c

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By Luan Peszek John Roethlisberger, the number one ranked gymnast in the country, is in a unique situation-his father is also his coach. Roethisberger comes from a very athletic family. His father, Fred, was a member of the 1968 Olympic gymnastics team and his sister, Marie, was a member of the 1984 Olympic gymnastics team. Roethlisberger joins the elite group by making the 1992 Olympic gymnastics team. 1==~~"~M ~ry~~familY doesn't put pressure on me," said Roethlisberger. "I know they love me no matter what I do. I put pressure on myself though. When 1992 Olympic Trials rolled around, I wanted to be able to say that we have three Olympians in our family." going into the gym where his father coached, University of Minnesota, at age

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s like my little playground," said Roethlisberger. "I had fun and played. I a fonnal gymnastics class until I was seven years old." 1984 that Roethlisberger realized that he wanted to dedicate himself to the "I attended the Olympic Games and saw the men's team win the gold orking out with the team," said Roethlisberger. "1 knew I wanted to t he did. Now, at age 23, Roethlisberger is the only gymnast ever '_'''"" l1nn titles and three USA Gymnastics all-around titles. In lete of the Year for 1990, 1992 and 1993 by his national er of the 1993 Nissen Award and 1992 and 1993 NCAA

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OJ Ta ara, tell us about your Olympic Games experience in Barcelona? A: The best part was the competition. I had never been to an before, and the actual a shock. It was exciting to be with all the people I watched on efore. What is more memorable, to the Olympics. I was nervous the 1992 Rhythmic Nationals, because I know if I would make the U.S. team. Then at the trials, I was just competing for experience, I never dreamt I would make the Olympic Team. Suddenly I was second and I was going to the Olympics. When I marched out onto the floor for my ball routine at the Olympics, I sawall the people and got really scared. I messed up the routine. I know it was because of lack of experience. Q: What is your goal? A: My goal is to place 15th or higher at the 1993 World Championships in Alicante, Spain, November 4-7. I want to beat ~~~~~~::ยง~~~~~ my 19th place all-around finish ~ last year's World Championships. Q: What advice would you give young girls

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RHYlHMIC WORlD CHAMPIONSHIPS TRIALS Tamara Levinson, Jessica Davis, Brooke Bushnell and Caroline Hunt made the 1993 Rhythmic World Championships Team by earning first through fourth place at the trials held September 12 at Emory University in Atlanta, Ga. These four athletes travel to Alicante, Spain on November 4-7. Rope Hoop Athlete Clubs Ribb.. 1.. 5c8n AII路Around 1. Tomaro Levinson 9.350 9.150 9.400 9.400 9.400 46.700 37.550 2. Jessica Davis 8.700 9.350 9.300 8.950 9.100 45.400 36.700 3. Brooke Bushnell B.400 9.200 9.200 B.B50 8.950 44.600 36.200 4. Caroline Hunl 9.100 9.100 B.400 8.900 44.100 35.700 8.600 5. Carmit Bachar B.900 7.900 42.S7S 34.675 8.950 8.300 8.525 6. Solly Word 8.225 8.4SO 8.800 8.750 42.825 34.600 8.600 7. Alicia Albe 8.575 8.800 7.900 8.375 8.600 42.2SO 34.350 8. Christi Tucay 8.300 8.700 8.150 6.400 40.100 33.700 8.5SO 'Tho raw\(ore is ollliv. \(.... added together.The finol 011'0'_ ' " was determinedby .... the top lour KO'es IOf each gym"",!. ElKh gym""'t d,opped he, lowest \(ore.

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The 8th International Nachwuchstumier GWG Cup was held in Cottbus, Germany, with 60 gyrrmasts participating from 14 countries. The U.S. was well represented by Mike Dutka and Lindsey Fang from Gymnastrum Gym in Lehigh Valley, Pa. Dutka, competing in the 15year-old division, dominated the field. His all-around score

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of 52.70 was more than a point ahead of second place Zoltan Lang from Hungary. Fang placed third overall in the 16-year-old group with a 50.70. Great Britain' s Travis Hickey won first and Daniel Obrist of Switzerland took second. In the Open Age division, ages 17 and under, Dutka and Fang finished second and 12th all-around, respectively.

Left to right: Jessica Davis, Caroline Hunt, Brooke Bushnell and Tamara Levinson

During event finals, Dutka earned the gold medal on vault and parallel bars, the silver medal on floor, and took sixth on rings. Fang earned the silver medal on rings and took fourth on high bar.

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Henrietta Onodi, Trent Dimas, Valeri Liukin, Sylvio Kroll and Andreas Wecker. Hershey Chocolate USA will help launch the 1994 events schedule with the debut of the Reese's World Gymnastics Cup. The event will take place in Baltimore, Md. on January 23. The 20-person invitational will feature 10 men and 10 women gyrrmasts who have won medals at the Olympic and/ or World Championships levels. These athletes will compete in individ ual events only. Some competitors include Dominique Dawes, Kim

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I was able to watch her all the time. Mary Lou is the person who planted the dream inside of me to want to become a world路level gymnastt

Dear Kim, I'm 11 years old and a Level 6 gymnast at Crandall's Studio. Every time I do my back walkover on beam I twist my hips and fall off. How can I make myself quit twisting my hips? Kari Lewis Pendleton, Indiana

Dear Kori, Before you do the back walkover, point your foot in front making sure that your heel is rotated forward. Keep your hips squared when your leg starts to lift. As you lift over the top, keep your legs in line with the beam and squared. Dear Kim, Have you ever thought of coaching gymnastics? Does Bela and Martha Karolyi still coach? Donny Yarros Scranton, Pennsylvania

Dear Donny, I have helped teach at a couple clinics and I enjoyed working with the young gymnasts. Bela and Martha ore still running the gym and the camps, though they are not coaching. Dear Kim, Do you intend to go to college? If so, have you decided what your major will be and will you continue in gymnastics at the collegiate level as

Dear Kim, What is your favorite even t and why? Mine is floor exercise. Well, keep up the good work in the gym. Oh, by the way, I came to the Gymnastics Tour at the Memorial Auditorium and I got your autograph on a poster. I have it hanging on my wall. Blythe Plemmons Greenville, South Carolina former Olympians Missy Marlowe and Hope Spivey have? Robert Lastuck Escondido, California

Dear Robert, I do plan on attending college. However, NCAA rules prohibit me from competing in gymnastics. I will stay involved with the sport though. As for future career plans, I am interested in broadcasting. Dear Kim, I'm 10 and in LevelS rhythmic gymnastics. When I go to meets a lot of people get first place but I've never gotten a first place. How can I prevent getting discouraged ? Andrea Comerer New York, New York

Dear Andrea, Don't worry about winning first place. As long as you have tried your best you should be happy. Try to compete against your own performances. /I you improve in this way, you really should not be disappointed.

Dear Blythe, My favorite event is also the floor exercise. I feel like I can express my personality the best through this routine. Also, I've always loved to tumble and dance. I hope you enjoyed the show. Thanks for going to see itt

Dear Kim, I am 12 years old and a Level 6 gymnast. I was wondering, who was the biggest inspiration to you as a gymnast? AmeBristow Chesapeake, Virginia

Dear Kim, I'm having a lot of trouble learning my back handspring. What can I do? Julie Rogers San Antonio, Texas

Dear Ame, When I was eight years old, Mary Lou Retton won the Olympic AII路Around Gold medal. Since she also trained at Karolyi's,

Dear Julie, It is sometimes easiest to learn tumbling skills on a trampoline first. You could try this or have your coach spot you until you feel ready to do the skill on your own.

The fourth annual "Results Section" includes competition results submitted by State, Regional, Age Group and Elite Development Directors. The "Results Section" is intended to give gymnasts and their clubs some welldeserved recognition for their accomplishments. This section includes results from July 1992 through October 1993.

Michigan State Meet March 13, 1993. Team Champions Class 51, Blake Gym. Centre 2, Branch Gym. 3, Great Lakes Gym. Class 6-1, Great Lakes Gym. 2, Greater Kalamazoo 3, 81ake Gym. Centre. Class 7-1, Great Lakes Gym. 2, Branch Gym. 3, Greater Kalamazoo. Class VII 6·7 A.A.-I, Chris Schafer, Branch; 2, Nicholas Wallace, Great Lakes; 3, Patrick linn, Greater Kalamazoo. FX-I, Wallace. VT &HB-I, Schafer. PB-I, linn. Class VII 8-9 A.A.-I, Muneesh Jain, Greater Kalamazoo; 2, Kevin Aleshire,Great Lakes; 3, BrentonAughenbaugh, Branch. FX-I , Jain. VT-I , Aleshire. PB-

7-9 A.A.-I, Kevin Kawashita, Glendale; 2, Slephen Banks, AS Flairs; 3, Brett Heaton, AZ Flairs. VI 10-up A.A.-I, Damian Langere, Glendale; 2, Mario Esguer, Sunrays; 3, Joe Zorrilla, USGK

31 st Spartan Open January 8-9, San Jose, California.Team Cham· pions-I, Iowa; 2, Cal-Berkeley; 3, New Mexico. A.A.-I, Jay Thornlon, Iowa; 2, Don Brown, Iowa; Garry Denk, Iowa. FX-I, Ja· son Cohen, Slanford. PH-I, Jason Bertram, Cal. SR-I, Chris LaMorte, New Mexico.VTI, Marc Feingold, Cal. PB-I, Jair Lynch, Slanford. HB-I , Aaron Cotter, Iowa.

I, Aughenbaugh. HB-I, Aleshire. Class V89 A.A.-I , Michael Gehart, Blake Gym.; 2, Brian Vauter, Conrad's Gym. 3, Joel Vargo, Blake Gym. FX-I, Gehart. PH-I, Ronjiv Roy, Greater Kalamazoo.SR-I, Vargo.VTI, Vauter.PB-I (I), GehartandVauler.HBI, Gehart. Class V10-11 A.A.-I, Shomari Pope, Greal Lakes; 2, Matt Gainey, Blake Gym.; 3, Elliot Kowalski, Blake Gym. FX-I, Mark Miller, Branch Gym. PH-I, Pope. SRI, Kyle Dahl, Blake Gym. VT-I , Michael McNeal, Blake Gym. PB-I, Mark Miller, Branch Gym. HB-I , Ryan Mead, Branch Gym. Class V12-13 A.A.-I, Jerome Lambert, Blake Gym.; 2, Duslin Lepper, Branch Gym.; 3, Ryan Hemker, Branch Gym. FX &PH &VT &PB-I, Lambert. SR-1(I), Lambert and Hemker. HB-I, Lepper. Class V14-15 A.A.and all evenls-I, Adam Malheny. Class VI 7-9 A.A.-I, Kevin Rupp, Blake Gym.; 2, David Machemer, Soulhwest Michigan; 3, Bran· don Moore, Gym. Training Cenler. FX& HBI, Rupp. PH-I (I), Brian Lara, Conrad'sGym. and Peler VanHowe, Blake Gym. SR-I, Jamison Marchetti,Gym.Training Cenler. VTI, Jeffrey Sander. PB-I , Van Howe. Class VI 10·11 A.A.-I, David Baker, Gym. in MOlion; 2, Russ Nichols, Grealer Kalamazoo; 3, TIm Kroupa, Midland Gym. FX-1(I), Baker and Jason Luttrell, Soulhwesl Michigan. PH-I, Justin Skiffinglon, Greal Lakes. SR &VT & PB-I, Josh Oleson, Great Lakes. HB-I(I), Oleson and Nichols. Class VI 12·13 A.A.-I, Steven Otto, Gym. in Molion; 2, Pedro Juarez, Grealer Kalamazoo; 3, David Komaromi,Greal Lakes. FX-I , AnlhonyMajor, Blake Gym. PH and PB-I, Otto. SR and HB-I, Juarez. VT-I, Komaromi. Class VI 14·16 A.A.-I, Steven Hunley, Oak Gym.; 2, Melvin Murphy Jr., Oak Gym. FX &PH &HB-I, Hunley. SR &VT &PB-I, Murphy. Class 1114-15 A.A.I, Chris McGlone, Blake's; 2, Troy Takagishi, Conrad's; 3, Ken Baker, Conrad's. FX-I , McGlone. PH-I, Baker. SR-1(I), McGlone andTakagishi. VT-I, David Bernardin, SparIan.PB-I, Takagishi. HB-I, McGlone.Class U SA

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1116-18 A.A.-I, Nick Rashid, Conrad's; 2, Jason MacDonald, Blake's; 3, Justin Semion, Wolverines. FX ond HB-I , MacDonald. PH & SR &V&PB-I, Roshid. Class 116·18 A.A.I, Healh Wall, Blake's; 2, Jason Kimball, Blake's; 3, Jeff Kraft, Kalamazoo. FX &SR & VT &PB-I, Wall. PH &HB-I, Kimball. Class 11112-13A.A.-I, Gavin Benoil, Grealer Kalamazoo; 2, Conan Parzuchowski, Michigan Acad.; 3, Brian Goldslein, Conrad's. FX &PH & PB &HB-I , Benoit. SR-I , Parzuchowski. VT-1(I), Parzuchowski and Brian Dinse, Saginaw Gym. Jeslers. Class 11114-15 A.A.I, Reiner Buchholtz, Blake's; 2, Michael Phipps, Branch; 3, Basil Lepeniolis, Soulhwesl Michi· gan. FX &PH &SR-I, Buchholtz. VT-I, Lepeniotis. PB-I, Phipps. HB-1(I), Phipps and Lepeniolis. Class III 16·18 A.A. and all events-I, Wyatt Gregory. Class IV 10-11 A.A.-I, Corey Burch, Branch's; 2, Jamie Hertza, Blake's; 3, Brandon Moma, Gym. in Molion. FX &SR-I, Hertza. PH &VT &PB & HB-I, Burch. Class IV 12-13 A.A.-I, Michael Cline, Grealer Kalamazoo; 2, Chris Anderzak, Conrad's; 3, Matthew Klages, SparIan Youlh. FX &SR-I, Klages. PH-I, Anderzak.VT-I, TIm Shamaly, Easlside Gym. PB &HB-I, Cline.

Arizona Flairs Invitational January 23-24, Phoenix, Arizona. Elile Division A.A.-I , J.D. Reive, OTC; 2, Kyle Asano, OTC; 3, Bill Mulholland, OK Class IA.A.-I, Andrew Pileggi, Reno; 2, Trenl Wells, Melro; 3, Peler Gizzi, USGK Class II A.A.-I, Josh Nelson, Gym World; 2, Jeff Boulton, Albuquer· que;3, Jason Hobbs, AZ Flairs. Class III A.A.I, Daivd Eskildsen, Splilz; 2, Yewki Tomila, Gym World; 3, Kyle Podd, AZ Flairs. Class IV A.A.-I, Dave Loughridge, Albuquerque; 2, Michael Fix, AZ Flairs; 3, Andy Yamazaki, USGK Class V8-11 A.A.-I, Randall Browning, West Coasl; 2, Nick Kennen, Gym World; 3, B.J. Bell, Phoenix. Class V12-up A.A.-I, Jason Georgiou, SCATS; 2, Malhew Walling, Glendale; 3, Todd Horiuchi, Glendale. Class VI

P.C.R.I. Rhythmic Invitational December 5-7,Seattle Pacific University.Senior Division A.A.-I, Magdalena Brzeska, Schmiden, Ger.; 2, Camille Martens, Vancouver, RGC; 3, Krislin Sraka, Schmiden, Ger. Jurnior Division A.A.-I, Anna Tasarz, Schmiden, Ger.; 2, Debbie Heard, Chinook RGC; 3, Kalrin Hoffman, Schmiden, Ger. Novice/Children's Division A.A.-I, Jennifer Pudavick, High Performance; 2, Joanna Krecsy, High Performance; 3(1), linda Bernath, Vancouver RGC & Marie Slephenson, Questo RGC

Sunshine Invitational January 16·17, Jacksonville, Fla. Level 6 Children's Division A.A.-I, Alissa Norden; 2, Jenna Taylor; 3(t), Allison Mosley and Brittany Thacker. Junior Division A.A.-I, Ashley Farmer; 2, Leigh Ann Trevino; 3, Ashley Best. Senior Division A.A.-I , Tanya Loftis. Level 7 Children's Division A.A.-I, Joanna DaVidovich; 2, Rachel Inlerranle; 3, Jessita Treidi. Junior Division A.A.-I, Sarah Wilcox; 2, Sarah Greuling; 3, Slephanie Nolan. Senior Division A.A.-I, Connie Creech. Level 8 Children's Division A.A.-I, Rachellnlerranle; 2, Kimberly Rodgers; 3, Pafilvie Amisial. Junior Division A.A.-I, lisa Decker; 2, Amy Whitehead. Senior Division A.A.-I, Cybelle Dreskin. Level 9 Children's Division A.A.-I , Kassy Scharringhausen; 2, Johanna Schoemaker. Junior Division A.A.-I, Lori Boettcher; 2, Melanie Sleele. Senior Division A.A.-I , Becky Turner; 2, Julie Slankevilch; 3, Healher Gulotti. Level 10 A.A.-I, Sally Ward.

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1992·1993 State Meet Team Champions level 5-1 ,Tags-Burnsville; 2, Twin City Twisters; 3, Forest lake Flyaways; 4, North Shore Gymnastics Assoc.; 5, Olympic GymnasticsAcademy. level 6-1 ,Forest lake Flyaways; 2, North Shore Gymnastics Assoc.; 3, Tags-South; 4, Crowley's; 5, Tags-Burnsville. 8-9 A.A.-I, Jill Thorrig, Fly; 2, Megan Younghans-NSGA; 3, Maria Opsahl. Fly. VT & BB-I , Thorrig. UB-I, Katie Herman-Fly. FX-I, Younghans. 10 A.A.-I, Jenny Spindler-NSGA; 2, Breanna Korsman, TagsSouth; 3, Jackie laSage, NSGA. V-I, laSage. UB-I, Alexandra Aretz, Tags-South. BBI, Spindler. FX-I, Katie Toscano, Tags-South. 11 A.A.-I, Melissa Anderson-Fly; 2, Kelly

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North Shore Gymnastics Assoc. 12-14 A.A.I, Stephanie lind, NSGA. VT &BB-I , lind. UB-I ,Stacy Halgrimson, Bern. FX-I, Emily Fishel. NSGA. 15+ A.A. &VT &UB &BB &FXI, Carrie Janzen, NSGA. level 8Team Champions-I, Tags-Edina; 2, Tags-Burnsville; 3, North Shore Gymnastics Assoc.; 4, Forest lake Flyaways; 5, Mini-Hops. 9-11 A.A.-I, Katie Fisher, Tags-Edina; 2, Carrie Hortsch, TagsBurns; 3, Alicia Opsahl. Fly. VT-I, Hortsch. UB & BB-I, Fisher. FX-I, Mary Beth Muldowney, Tags-Edina. 12 A.A.-I, Shelly Kringen, Bern; 2(t), Natalie Halbach, TagsBurns and laura Hale, NSGA.VT(t)-I, Megan Maiser, NSGA &Deb Cordner, Mini. UB-1 , Heather Kalmon, Olympic. BB-I , Halbach. FX-I, Hale. 13-14 A.A.-I, Allison Berg, Tags-Edina; 2, Mary Reiss, NSGA; 3, Nikki Maresh, NSGA.VT &BB &FX-I , Berg. UBI, Erin Cooper, Fly. 15+ A.A.-I, Kristi Beard, Mini; 2, Ellen Ourada,Tags-Burns;3, Amy Hite, NSGA. VT-I , Ourada. UB-I , Jill Moll, Mini. BB-I , Missy Foster, Shoreview. FX-I, Sara Treichel. Crag. level 9Team Champions-I, Twin City Twisters; 2, Tags-Burnsville; 3, Crowley's;4, Gleosons;5, Olympic. 9-11 A.A.I, laura Blank, TG; 2, lisa Barthel, TG; 3, Amy Heath, Tags-Burns. V-I, Barthel.

UB(t)-I , Blank and Heath. BB(I)-I, Elizabeth Mclachlan, Tel and Kassie Dean, Tel. FX(t)-I, Blankand KimberlySans, Gleason's. 12-14A.A.-I, Buffy Forshier, Crow;2,Megan Bondeson, Tags-Burns; 3, Stephanie Benson, Gleason's. VT &FX-I, Forshier. UB-I, Bondeson. BB-I, Theresa Moore, Olympic. 15+ A.A.-I, Kotie Sutler, Tags-Burns; 2, Shannon Herzog, Tel; 3, Susie Thompson, Tel. VT-I, Marcie Augst, Tel. UB-I , Thompson. BB & FX-I, Sutler. level 10 Team Champion-I, Twin City Twisters. Children's A.A.-I , Melissa Berg, Tel. Juniors A.A.-I, Kari Motz, Tel; 2, Marie Moe, Tel. VT &UB& BB-I, Motz. FX-I, Moe. Seniors A.A.-I , Robin Ewing, TG; 2(1), Jessica SwiN, Tel and Mindy Knable, Tel. VT &UB &BB &FX-I, Ewing.

Sunshine State Games July 9, 1993. level 4 age group 6 A.A.-I, Jenny Harrington, Gymnastics Plus; 2, Jessica Williams, Gymnastics Plus; 3, Heather Jencks, Gymnastics Plus. VT-I , Harrington. UB-I , Jencks. BB&FX-I ,Williams.Age 7-8 A.A.I, Megan Dunn, T.G.C.; 2, Julia McVay, Gymnastics Plus; 3(t), Kristen Spitzock, T.G.c. and Christina Wall, Panama City. VT &BB-I,

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Massachusetts State Meet January 3, 1993. Team Champions Level 6I,Walker's;2,Academy;3, Gymport. Children's Age Group A.A.-I, Trocy Cote, Walker's; 2, Jill Rooch, Thompson's, 3, Mino Tajiani, Gymnostics Learning Center. VT-I, Rooch. UBI,Stephanie Kelly, Gymport. BB-Cote. FXI, Bridget Cuff, Woodland. Junior Age Group A.A.-I , Rebecca Mullen, Central Mass. Gym. Ctr.; 2, Cassandra Clark, Academy; 3, Donielle Sornelli, Pioneer. VT-I, Sornelli. UB-I, Mullen. BB &FX-I, Keri Henderson, McKeon. Team Champions Level 7-1, Walker's; 2, Woodland; 3, Gymport. Children's Age Group A.A.-I, Andrea Sine rote, Centro IMoss. Gym. Or.; 2, Catherine Gardner, Wolker's; 3, Jenny Ambro, Walkers. VT-I, Shoron Snell, Woodland. UB-I, Suzanne Chaves, Yellowjackets. BB-I, Gardner. FX-I, Ambro. Junior Age Group VT-I, Kate McGlynn, Woodlond. UBI, Kelley Melton, Reading. BB-I, Melisso Boimo, CMGC FX-I, Kristen Berejik, Woodlond. Senior Age Group A.A.-I, Karen WhiHen, Aldrich. Massachusetts State Meet April IS, 1993. Level 6Team Champions-I, Centrol MossochuseHs; 2, Gymnastics Center; 3, Wolker's,4, Giguere's.Children's Age Group A.A.-I (t), Amy Wilkenson, CMGC &Joonno Wolsh, Giguere;3,Trocy Cote, Wolker's. VTI, Kim Dulong, Wolker's. UB-I, Donielle Lupien, CMGC BB-I, Kriston Notole, Gym & More. FX-I , TIffony Siode, GlC Junior Age Group A.A.-1(t), Neille Giffune, Mortin & Erico Mignogno, Giguere; 3, Joyme Fitzgerold, Gymnostics with Floir. VT-I, Carrie Shomel, G.A.B. UB-I , Fitzgerold. BB-I, Donielle

Lemorble, Drogon. FX-I, Jessico Ferguson, Chorles Riv. Senior Age GroupA.A.-I, Lindo Koufmon, DoggeH's; 2, Kellie Niemczyk, DoggeH's. VT-I, Niemczyk. UB & BB & FX-I , Koufman. Level 7C Teom Chompions-I, Chorles River; 2, Wolker's; 3, Spectrum. Children's Age Group A.A.-I , Michelle Germano, DoggeH's; 2(t), Lindo Sullivon, Wolker's ond Catherine Gordner, Walker's. VT-I, Jill Rooch, Thompson's. UB-I, Germano. BB-I, Gardner. FX-I, Jen Gendron, GLC Junior Age Group A.A.-I , Melisso Boule, Chorles River; 2, Trocie Ayer, Charles River; 3, Kerionn Weir, Chorles River. VT &UB-1, Ayer. BB &FX-I, Boule.Senior Age Group A.A.-I, Jen Englen, Winthrop. Level 70 Teom Chompions-I, Yellowjackets; 2, Reoding; 3, Merrimock Volley Gymnastics. Children'sAge Group A.A.-I, Lauren Sheor, The GymNest; 2, Suzanne Choves, Yellowjackets;3, Melissa Wadsworth, GymPlus. Junior Age Group A.A.-I, Taryn Grossman, Yellowjackets; 2, Theresa DiDonato, Reading; 3, Debbie Naka, Yellowjackets. VT-I, Grossman. UB-I , DiDonato. BB &FX-I , Nako. Senior Age Group A.A.-I, Jockie Aubert, G.A.B.; 2, Erin Lloyd, Gym. Leorning Center; 3, Jen Orbert, Ellis. VT & BB-I , Aubert. UB-I, Megon Foley, Montvole. FXI, Marisso McCorty, Montvole.

Massachusetts State Meet April 3-4, 1993. level STeom ChompionsI, Mosstors; 2, Wolker's; 3, Chorles River. Children's Age Group A.A.-I, Lori D'Elio, Giguere's; 2, Heother Komych, Giguere's; 3, Jessico Groyum, Giguere's. VT-I, Chon Khirv, Wolker's. UB-I , Heother Komyck, Giguere's. BB &FX-I , D'Elio. Junior Age Group A.A.I, Nicole Langevin, Centrol Moss. Gym. Center; 2, Saroh Blonchord, Charles River; 3, Ginny O'Holioron, Chorles River. VT-O'Holioron. UB-I , Julie Brush, Masstars. BB &FX-I, Longevin. Senior Age Group A.A.-I, Tegon DeWolioce, Centro I moss. Gym. Center; 2, Koren Constantine, Woodlond; 3, Soroh USA

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Massachusetts State Meet Moy 9, 1993. Level 5Teom Chompions-I, Charles River; 2, Reoding; 3, Yellowjockets. Age 7-S A.A.-I, Kori Bornowski, DaggeH's; 2, Christine Riley, Chorles River; 3, Ronie Percia, Gymnostics Leorning Center. VTRochoel Hunt, Chorles River. UB-I , Vonesso Norgren, Giguere's. BB-I , Percio. FX-I , Bornowski. Children's Age Group A.A.-I, Sveto Shterenberg, Charles River; 2, Saro Holmes, Northeost;3, Alexondrio Otwoy, Reoding. VT-Elise Pelletier, GymPlus. UB &BBI, Shterenberg. FX-I, Kristo Thompson, Miller's. Junior/Senior Age Group A.A.-I , Coitlin Worth, Yellowjockets;2, Froyo Gjevnoe, Yellowjackets; 3, Rebecca Wrighton, Gymnostics &More. VT-I, Erin Grody, Gym HUH. UB-I , Gjevnoe. BB-I, Wrighton. FX-I, Heother Polmer, Sterling.

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17th Annual Aloha Gymfest December 27 -29/Kaneohe, HawaiLJunior Division Team Champions-1 , Dynamo; 2/ Toda City; 3/ Bunnerong. A.A.-1, Saroh Lawrence, Dynamo; 2/ Gretchen Dioz, Dynamo; 3/ Moki Nakomuro, Toda City. VT-1 , Leo Wakobayashi, Rainbow. UB-1 /Kristina Kypreos, Bunnerong. BB-1 / Lawrence. FX1/ Kypreos. Senior Division Team Champions-1, Dynamo; 2/ Buckeye;3/Toda City. A.A.-1 / Heather Brink, Dynamo; 2/Soni Meduna, Dynamo; 3/ Tonya Maiers, Dynamo. VT-1, Brink. UB-1 , Soroh Harding, GAH. BB-1 , Briony Lecky, Buckeye. FX-1, Hording.

Buckeye Classic February 19-22/ Columbus, Ohio.Team Champions-1 /American Twisters; 2/ Oesert Devils; 3/ Great Lakes MI. Child 9-11 A.A.-1 , Kotie Rowland, Ontario Gym; 2/ Marisso Medol, American Twisters; 3/ Jennifer Carow, Saito Gym. Junior 12-14 A.A.-1 /Jelena Selivano, Twists NTurn; 2/ Erin Johnson, Desert DeVils; 3/ Melissa Green, Great Lakes. Senior 15+ A.A.-1, Dominique Dowes, Hill's Angels; 2/ Amanda Borden, Cincinnati Gym.; 3/ Tiffany Simpson, Desert Devils.

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I. QUAUFICATION-WltmR CUP CHAlllNGE A. The 1994 Winter Cup Challenge will be held February 4-5, 1994 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs. B. Athletes will qualify to the Winter Cup Challenge from Senior Elite Qualifying meets approved by the Men's Program Director to be held at various sites, but no later than January 23, 1994. Compulsories and optiona ls will be utili zed. The Men's Program Director of USA Gymnastics will certify these approved meets. This certification allows that FIG rules, along with the MPC approved Additional Special Requirements document be used at all meets. Two or more nationally certified judges who are approved by the Men's Program Director will be required. Two or more judges per event will be required. Four or more clubs/ programs must be in attendance for the competition. No qualifying meet will be sanctioned unless all requests are received at least four weeks in advance of the meet. All official resul ts of qualification scores w ill be sent to the Men's Program Director. Exception: Those athletes who finish in the top 14 (Senior National Team), next four under age 20 (Senior Elite Development Team) and the top seven in the Junior Elite Division (Junior Elite National Team) at the 1993 U.s. Na tional Championships will automatically

team and ranking for the Senior National Team, the Senior Elite Development Team and the Junior Elite Team. E. The Senior National Team will be the top 14 from the final all-around ranki ng. The Senior Elite Development Team will be the nex t fou r in rank order from the combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions, who are under age 20. The Junior Elite Team will be the top seven from the combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions, competing in the 21 man division, w ho are under age 19. Age is determined as of first day of competition. Ties will not be broken. F. Optional competition will utilize the Additional Special Requirements of the Men's Program Committee and Competition Rules of the FIG. G. In case of an injury, a gymnast may be petitioned on to the National Team, unranked, by the Men's Program Committee. H. Petitions to the Winter Cup Challenge will be considered for current or former National Team members only. These National Team members must have competed in one of the two immediately previous National events (Winter Cu p or U.s. Nationals). Petitions should be completed by the coach, include a doctor's explanation and be sent to the Men's Program Director. Any petition which is ultimately accepted by the Men's Program Committee will not exclude a competitor qualified by competition. The petitioned athlete will be add itiona l.

qualify to the 1994 Winter Cup Challenge, un less they become ineligible due to age. In this case, they must qualify to the Senior Division by the stated qua lifyi ng procedure. No automatically qualified athletes will be replaced, for any reason. Also, athletes who wish to be considered for the 1994 FIG Individual Event World Championships will be required to obtain an OPTIONAL ONLY score of at least 9.7 on each event which they wish to compete in the 1994 Winter Cup Challenge. These optional only scores must be obtained in one of the approved meets as described. C. For compulsories in the Winter Cup, there will be two squads, . The first squad of 42 will be qualified from the above qualifying procedure and would be attempting to earn a position on the Senior National Team or the Senior Elite Development Team. The squad of 21 will be qualified from the above procedure, but be under age 19 as of the first day of the Winter Cup and will be attempting to earn a position on the Ju nior Elite Team. The squad of 42 will be divided into seven man groups with six events being competed concurrently. The squad of 21 will be divided into seven man groups w ith three events being competed concurrently. Three events will be completed (FX, PH, SR) and then competition will begin on the remaining three events. The competitive working order for optionals will be determined by retaining the same group, continuing to rota te the order and moving over one event to start. D. All-Around ranking will be determined from the compulsory-optional sessions. Compulsories will be weighted 50% and the optionals 50% to determine USA

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Cup Challenge, will be the athletes who will be considered to compete in the 1994 Individual Event World Championships in Australia. The top three allaround finishers, using optional scores only, will be assigned to compete in the all-arou nd portion of the 1994 FIG World Championships in Australia. B. Based on the optional scores and video review by the Men's Program Committee at the conclusion of the Winter Cup, a maximum of six gymnasts will be invited to participate in the Individual/ All-Around Event World Championships. C. Winter Cup will be FIG Rules with the MPC approved Additional Special Requirements. (Two vaults required for Individual Event World Championships contenders). D. Replacement of a team member will occur only due to a serious injury. E. No petitions to the 1994 World Championships Team are allowed. F. The World Championships Team Coach and Assistant Coach will be the two highest ranking personal coaches of the athletes selected to participate. One coach each from the AllAround and Individual Event competitors.

III. TtAM SELEcnONGOODWILL GAMES-ST. PETERSBURG, RUSSIA A. Four athletes in rank order from the Winter Cup Challenge utilizing optional all-around scores only will comprise the 1994 Goodwill Games Team. B. The top two personal coaches in rank order will serve as head coach and assistant coach, respectively. c. Replacement of a team member will occur only due to a serious injury. D. No petitions to the Goodwill Games Team are allowed.

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Sha nnon Miller is not on the World Championships Tea m, the third slot will be fill ed by the same method. e. The fourth posi tion will be determi ned by the ind ivid ual event optional ranking . An athlete who wins an event and places no lower than sixth in the combined all-around, and who has not already been placed on the team, will fill the fourth slot. Ties will be broken by the highest ind ividua l judge'S counting score on that appara tus. In the event that all four apparatus were won by the athletes already placed on the team by their optional all-arOLU1d ranking, the athlete placing next in the optional all-arOLU1d will be placed on the World Championships Team. D. At the America n Classic,

will be guara nteed an allaround position on the 1994 World Championships Team, pending her read iness w hich will be demonstrated at the 1994 McDonald's American Cup and evaluated by the Selection Committee. B. At the American Classic on March 25-27, compulsory competi tion will be 60% of the final score and optional competition will be 40% of the final score to determine the combined all-around ranking. Gymnasts must finish in the top six combined all-around ranking and place first or second in the optional only ranking, to be placed on the 1994 World Championships Team. Ties will be broken by the highest individual event optional score. In the event that

Competition III rules will be used for the combined all-around competition, with the exception of vault, which will use Competition II rules. Athletes number 1 th rough 6 in the combined all-around final ranking, are eligible to qualify for the World Champions hips Team on the vault event by performing a second vault using Competi tion III rules at a designated time, sepa rate from the combi ned allaround competition. E. There will be no petitions (injury or other) onto the World Championships Team. F. The four athletes representing the U.s., barring injury, will compete according to the coaches' lineup. *Pend ing final approval

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PosmON AVAIlABlf COACHES/INSTRUCTORS: Established state of the art gymnastics training center seeks multi· talented coaches/instructors to work with all levels of program. Professional, experienced, motivoted individuals preferred. For information contact Rick at World Cup Gymnastics, 170 Hunts Lane, Chappaqua, NY 10514 (914) 23B-4967. EXPERIENCEO GIRLS GYMNASTICS COACH wanted for Levels 5-8. Also seeking full·time boys coach with ability to teach boys recreational classes. USA

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• Must be motivated, energetic and able to work • with children. Port-time/full ·time positions • available. Excellent starting salary and benefits. Send resume to Barbaro Sujansky, Shields • Gymnastics School, 178 RI. 206 South, • Somerville, NJ 08876 or call 908-874-3301. • POSITION AVAILABLE: COACH FOR LEVEL 9/10 • GIRLS. Qualities needed: -Strong spoHer bars, tumbling, vault; -Good technique; -Positive, • motivated, energetic. Call or send resume to • Feigley's School of Gymnastics (Bridgenes) 4475 • So. Clinton Avenue, South Plainfield, NJ 07080, 908-561-8888. POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR FULL TIME AND PART • TIME GYMNASTIC COACHES. Seeking enthusiastic, • highly motivated, experienced individuals who • can work with preschool classes thraugh competitive boys and girls team programs. Be • port of Maryland's fastest growing gymnastics • facility with over 1100 students. Located in • Annapolis, Maryland just minutes away from the Chesapeake Bay. Salary commensurate with • experience. Send resume/salary requirements to • Barlow's Gymnastics, 2001 FCommerce Pork • Drive, Annapolis, MD 21401 . • Growing club in Northern Minnesota needs an EXPERIENCED RECREATIONAL AND COMPETITIVE COACH for a full time position. Must be able to • coach up through Level 8 and choreography/ donee experience a plus. Highly motivated and • energetic people need only apply. Salary commensurate with experience. Interested • parties send resume, three references, and salary • requirements to: H.G.C., 5555 Highway 2, • Hermantown, MN 55811. • River City Gymnastics in Memphis, Tennessee is now hiring for 3 positions: 1. CLASS DIRECTOR • Girls' Level 1·4, 2. PRE-SCHOOL DIRECTOR, 3. • DIRECTOR OF SATElLITE GYM, Gym is 5,000 sq. • h. & air-conditioned. Currently has 200 enrolled pre-school-Level 5 girls. Ownership possible. • Contact Gus VonDerVoort ot (901) 388-3737, if • interested or send resume to: 7995 Stage Hills • Blvd., Bartlen, TN 38133. • Wanted Immediately: HEAD GYMNASTICS COACH to odminister gym program for Northwest • Turners·Chicago. Head gymnastics coach to • manage year-round gym progrom including: • USGF team and recreational gymnastics for American Turners Northwest, 6225 W. Belmont Ave., Chicago, IL60634. Salary dependent upon • education and experience. Contact: Ernest • Wickstram, 1 Prestwick Lane, Rolling Meadows, IL60008, Phone: 708-776-9331 or Cheryl Bothfeld 708-459-8125. GIRLS HEAD COACH position requires experience • with coaching compulsory and optional routines, • maturity, strang understanding of young athletes • needs and motivations. Must be able to spot and coach basic development skills thru Level 9 or • above. Must be orgonized and understand youth • conditioning, flexibility principles ond basic • teaching methodology. POP Levell and II preferred. Salary will vary with experience and • educotion. Equal Opportunity Employer. Please • send resume to P.O. Box 390, Portlond, Oregon • 97207 or call (503) 223-8748. • We're expanding out coaching staff. We are in need of a high level all-around sponing coach to • team up and work with other high level coaches • in instructing Levels 5-10 compulsory and

• optional girl gymnasts. Located in beautiful • upstate New York. Salary commensurate with • experience. Send resume to COACHING OPPORTUNITY, P.O. Box 2134, Syracuse, New • York 13220-2134 GYM INSTRUCTOR WANTED: Assistant Director for • 10,000 square foot facility with over 500 • students per session. Wont someone to run showfeam, recreational program, and help with girls competitive program. Floor Ex. • choreography a major plus. Send resume/lener • to Bismarck Gym. Academy, 3200 N. 10th SI., • Bismarck, NO 58501 (701) 258-8956. THE GYMNASTICS ACADEMY OF ATLANTA is accepting applications for instructors with • extensive background and experience in • teaching. Must have 2 years minimum teaching • experience and be USGF Safety Certified. Must be highly motivated and enthusiastic about working with Children. Pre·gym through Pre·team levels. • Send resume to The Gymnastics Acodemy of • At/onto, 2649 N. Cobb Parkway, Kennesaw, Go. • 30144, (404) 59G-8162. • GIRLS COMPETITIVE COACH; Seeking enthusiastic individual to coach and coordinate our girls competitive program-Preteam through Levell O. • Modern 16,000 sq. h. fully equipped facility. • Three inground safety pits. Located in friendly Minot, NO -The "AII·American City". Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send • resume to- Gym Dandys, Box 2147, Minot, NO • 58701 (701) 852-4585. • Wanted FULL OR PART TIME COACHES/ INSTRUCTORS. Must be enthusiastic, motivated • and able to work with all level team gymnasts (Girls L-5 & up; Boys C-6 & up), Preschoolers, • ond recreotional gymnasts. Experience necessary. • Good sponing skills. Salary negotioble. Mojor • medicol benefits. Gym·Kinetics is located on the Illinois/Indiana border 25 miles south of Chicago. Call (708) 756-2102 or send resume to Gym-Kinetics, 537 W. 195th SI., Glenwood, IL • 60425. Ann: Jim Fredrickson. • COACH/INSTRUCTOR: Immediate opening with • fast growing Gymnastics Club as Coach/ Instructor, Levels 6-10 w/some Rec. classes. Must • have experience cooching Levels 6-10 and safety • certified. Send resume to NGC, 1688B Quincy, Naperville, IL (708) 416-7114. OPPORTUNITY ABOUNDS. Gymnastics club in northwest Maryland looking for a qualified knowledgeable coach for competitive team up to Level 10. Individual must be highly motivated • and not afraid of hord work. Looking to develop and train its optional teams in a new 13,000 sq. • h. facility. Must be willing to teach some classes. • Great opportunity to assist in expanding the program of on established championship team. Mail resume to: FREDERICK GYMNASTIC CLUB, • 807 E.South Street, Frederick, Marylond, 21701. • AnN: Eric Crum. • The Gymnastic Training Center Inc. of Simsbury, • Ct. is looking for a child oriented, highly motivated and energetic GIRLS COACH to work • with classes through Level 9. Previous • experienced persons only! Be a part of one of the • best gymnastic schools in New England. Send resume and ony salary requirements to G.r.c. • 520 Hopmeadow SI., Simsbury, CI. 06070. 203658-7340,651-9098.

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