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14 Efrossina Anguelova has been named head coach of rhythmic group gymnastics for the 1995 Pan American Games. Anguelova coached the 1989 World Champions from Bulgaria.
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21 The second annual USA Gymnaestrada took place in Palm Springs, Calif., October 28-30. Learn ten reasons why you should take part in the 1995 National Gymnastics Showcase.
TEAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS ............................ .......................... ........ 22 The USA women won the silver medal at the 1994 Team World Championships in Dortmund, Germany, November 15-20. The USA men finished ninth in the team competition.
NATIONSBANK WORLD TEAM TRIALS
24 MARY BETH ARNOLD
.............................. 8 Mary Beth Arnold won the 1994 Tournoi International in Belgium. We talked to Mary Beth to find out what it was like to win her first international competition. Left: M.., lel~ AnoW leIow: USA W_'s T_ lelow Left: 5_ _ Miler
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Kathy Scanlan Editor
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Stephanie Amick Men' s Program Director
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Steve Whitlock USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Chair: Sandy Knapp; President: Kathy Scanlan; President Emeritus: M ike Do na hue; Ama teur Ath letic Union: Stan Atkin son; America n Sokol Organiza ti on: Jerry Mila n; American Trampolin e & Tumbling Association: Wayne Downing; Ameri ca n T urn ers: Betty He ppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Na tiona l Associat ion of Collegia te Gymnastics Coaches for Men: Abie G rossfeld; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; Nation al Association for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Assoc iat ion of Women's Gymnas t ics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; Natio na l Collegiate Athle tic Assoc ia tion: Jan e Betts, Lo u Burkel; Na ti onal Fed eration of State High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymn astics Judges Associa tion : Harry Bjerke; Nat iona l High School Gymnastics Coach es Associa tion:Jo hn Brinkworth; Special Ol ympics, Inc.: Kate Faber-Hi ckie; U.S. Rhythmi c Gymnastics Coaches Associa tion: Suzie DiTullio; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Clubs: La nce Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Associa tion for M en's Gymnas ti cs: Peter Kormann; U.S. Elite Coac h es Association for Women 's Gymnastics: Ton y Gehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men 's Gymnastics Coaches Association : Marc Yancey; U.S . Sports Acro ba ti cs Federati on: Bonnie Davidso n; Young Men's Christian Associa tion of th e USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gy mnasti cs Na tiona l Membe rs hip Direc tors : Me n 's: Jim H o lt, Ray Gura; Women's: Jim Archer, Ju li a Thompson-Are tz; Rhythm ic: Ali a Svirsky, Ute Alt-Carberry Athl ete Directors: Wend y Hilliard, cha ir; C hris Wa ller, vice cha ir; Kris ten Kenoye r Wood land , sec; Tanya Ser vice Chaplin, Dione ·'Dee'· Fos ter, Karyn Lyon G lover, Peter Vidmar, Conrad Voorsa nger; USOC Athl ete's Advisory Council: Michell e Dusserre.
USA Gymnastics Executive Committee C hair: Sand y Kn app; Special Advisor to th e C hai rman of the Board: Roe Kreutzer; Presiden t: Kathy Sca nla n; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Chair Women : Na ncy Marshall; Vice Chair Me n : Tim Daggett; Vice Chair Rh ythmic: Ca ndace Feinberg; FIG Women's Technical Commi ttee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Tec hni ca l Committee: Andrea Schmid -Shapiro; FIG M en's T echnical Committee: Bill Roe tz heim; At Large Members: Jim Hartu ng, Joa n Moo re; Ath lete Directors: Tanya Service C haplin, Wend y Hilliard, Peter Vidmar; USOC Athl e te Represen tati ve: Michelle Dusserre; Pres id en t Emeritus: Mike Dona hue. Unless ex press ly identified to the contrary, a ll a rticles, s tatements a nd views printed herein are a ttributed solel y to the au thor and USA Gy mn as tics expresses no opinion a nd assumes no responsibility thereof.
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USA WOMEN EARN SILVER MEDAL By Kathy Scanlan President of USA Gymnastics
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very special moment when we realized that the USA women had earned the silver medal and matched their all time top finish in World Championships competition. Maybe you caught the ac tion w hen it aired on NBC, December 17. It was a great feeling! All the team members-Amanda Borden, Amy Chow, Dominique Dawes, Larissa Fon taine, Jaycie Phelps, Shannon Miller, and Kerri Strug-and their personal and national team coaches, should be commended for accomplishing such an en ormous task. Many hours of hard work and dedication wentinto earning that team m ed al. For both the men and women it was the first World Championships that the Soviet Union competed as individual republics. The USA m en fo und that this new situation created additional intense competition . Rather than occupying one m edal like in the past, the republics from the former Soviet Union took second, third and fourth in the team competition. This pushed ot h er tea m s down in th e rankings . The USA finish ed ninth in the team competition. The team includ ed: Mihai Bagiu, Casey Bryan, Scott Keswick, Steve McCain, John Roethlisberger, Bill Roth, and Kip Simons. The gymnasts and coaches all put forth a good effort and hope to improve their ranking a t the 1995 World Ch amJ;Jionships throug h hard work and dedlcatlOn .
mittee, chaired by Roe Kreutzer, created a Code ofEthics for our members. This Code is intended to offer general principles to guide, conduct, and evaluate situations that have ethical implications. The Code affirms the will of all of USA Gymnastics' members to safegu ard the best interests of the sport by acting ethically at all times. This Code w ill be published in the January issue of Technique and the March i April issue of USA Gymnastics . We appreciate all the hard work that has gone into creating this document. In this issue of USA Gymnastics yo u' ll read abou t the 1994 NationsBank World Gymnastics Team Trials and the 1994 Team World Championships. You'll also rea d about two of our rising stars from Wo rld Championships, Jaycie Phelps
and Casey Bryan . Mary Beth Arnold just won the 1994 Tournoi International in Belgium so we've featured her, as w ell as Efrossina (Rossi) Anguelova, w ho was appOinted the 1995 Pan Am erican Games Coach for group rhy thmic gymnastics. Also, find out w here the new group rhythmic training center is located! Other features include: Talent Opportunity Program for girls, Olympic Development Program for boys, a look at performance bars in our Body Balance column, conditioning tips for a handspring step out in the Reebok Coaching Corner column, an interview with Brad Smith, the USA Gymnastics National Team Trainer, and much, much more.
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Mary Beth Arnold is a gymnast you may be hearing a lot about in the future. She recently won the 1994 Tournoi International in Belgium. USA Gymnastics talked to Mary Beth and one of her coaches, Neil Resnick, to learn more about this rising star.
USA Gymnastics: What was it like competing in and winning the Tournai International in Belgium? Mary Beth: It was reallyneat to be competing with the Romanian, Italian and Spanish ath路 letes. I liked going there, doing my iob and hitting sixfor sixroutines. Watching theflog go upafter Iwonand hearingthenotionalanthem willstay with me for a long time. USA Gymnastics: Why did you begin gymnastics? MaryBeth: Iwas iumping around on couches and swinging on doors, and my mom put me in a progrom. Ihave a high energy level! USA Gymnastics: 00 you have any idols in the sport? Mary Beth: My coaches because they're 01路 ways there for me andthey're really good to me. They don't iust thinkof meas agymnast, but alsoa person outside of gymnastics. USA Gymnastics:What are your goals inthe sport? Mary Beth:My short term goal isto make the USA Senior NaNonalTeam in1995. My long term is goalistomake the 1996 Olympic Team. USA Gymnastics: Tell us about your family. Mary Beth:Ihave two older brothers, ayounger brother and a younger sister. I'm the middle
child.They've all tried gymnastics at one point. My little sisteris atot. My younger brotherisin and out of the gym. My two older brothersore not competing any longer. My family's real supportive. My dod's booster club president and my mom helps everyonein our familywith theirsports. My older brotherploys tennis. My younger brother does gymnastics, swimming, baseball and football. USA Gymnastics: Tell us about your pets. Mary Beth: I have two cots named Savanna and Totiana (named after Tatiana Gutsul, two dogsnamed Ruby and Sophie and three guinea pigsnamed Milly, Shasta and Pooh Bear. Itoke core of the cots and guinea pigs, and my secondoldest brother takes core of the dogs. USA Gymnastics: 00 you have any lucky charms that you take to events? Mary Beth: I have two great big wolfs that I named Orlando and Atlanta. Igot the wolf in Disney World after the American Classic when Imode the Junior Notional Team. Igot Atlanta in Nashville during championships. USA Gymnastics: Tell us about school. Mary Beth: My mom has taught me at home since sixth grade. I'm doing double workouts every day, and my school doesn't allow com路 ing inlate andleaving early. Ifeel like Ilearn a lot morefrom my mom thanIdidat school. Ihave gymnastics at 7:00 a.m. eachmorning and do school when Iget home. Then Icome bockto gym in the afternoon. USA Gymnastics: What are your future plans? Mary Beth:Iplan on going to collegeand compet路 ing inNCAA gymnosNcs. Iwont to be acoachfor sure and maybe0 veterinarian or a tcocher.
step. We're developing new skillsfor American Classic and she'll be at the senior level. We want to get her recognized as a potential for the 1996 Olympics. USA Gymnastics: When did Mary Beth begin gymnastics and what was she like as a student? Neil: She began gymnastics at age six at Flips Gymnastics. Shortly after that, Flips discontinued their boy's program, so Mary Beth switched gyms along with her brothers. Once her potential was recognized, she moved back to Flips Gymnastics and started competing at age nine. She was aggressive and courageous when she was younger, but her form and alignment were relativelyweak-now, it's absolutely her forte. We work in groups of two to three gymnasts and spend a lot of time on the basics. It has really paid off for her. We went backward from doing double twists to doing layouts. We redeveloped her vocabulary of skills. It has been avery methodical procedure. It's the key to her success. Her progress and skills have been step by
USA Gymnastics: What type of athlete is she? Neil: She's very quick and powerful, but also a great technician. Having Nancy (Roach) and Potty (Resnick) has been amatch made in heaven. Her biggest improvement has been in dance and movement. They've spent hours and hours in these areas.As demonstrated in her compulsories, she's improved tremendously. USA Gymnastics: What separates Mary Beth from other gymnasts? Neil: She's the hardest working kid I've ever seen. She trains about 35 hours per week. She runs into the gym to workout. She loves what she's doing and does it with joy. The majority of the time she has a smile on her face. She's motivated to train and has a great work ethic.
Send your quesfions fo: USA Gymnasfiu , Ask Mary Lou, Pan American PIOIO, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225.
Dear Mary Lou, I'm an 8th grader at Dwyer Midd le School. We had a school assignment to w rite about our hero and I chose you. I' m in Level 8 and working hard. I would like to know if you help any charities or d o any other kinds of fund ra ising. Were you interested in any other sports before you beca me a gymnast? Leilani Rios Huntingtoll Beach, California
Dear Mary Lou, I'm 11 years old and a Level 6gymnast. I just moved to a new gym and the meets have rea lly changed. At the YMCA (myoId gym) meets were small and I often took fi rst place. Now, at my new gym, I' m barely placing in one event and the meets are really big. Do you have any ad vice on how to get used to the competition? Darci Vermillion Newa,.k, Ohio
Dear Darei, I know exactly how you feel. Before I moved to Houston to train with Bela, I was the # 1gymnast in my home state of West Virginia. At my new gym in Houston there were several gymnasts who were better than I. I used that to motivate myself to become # 1 again. It gave me a reason to work extra hard. The only way to get used to big meets is by EXPERIENCE!
Dear Mary Lou, I'm a Level S gymnast. In my bar routine I'm supposed to do an immediate front hip, squat-on. I have been trying to do that, but at least once a practice I miss it and scrape my shins. Do you know a way to help me do this skill without killing myself? Randi Vermillion Newa rk, O/,io
Dear Mary Lou, My name is Ju lie and I' m a LevelS . I have a twin sister named Amy. How old were you w hen you started gymnastics? I was six and now I'm eight. Have you ever scored a 10.00? I think you are the best gymnast. Julie Harrison A tlanta, Georgia
Dear Randi, I suggest you wear shin guards during your bar workout. I remember wearing knee pads on my heels to protect them when I was working on reverse hechts. They really help a lot.
Dear Julie, Thank you. I was seven years old when I started gymnastics. And yes, Idid score a lot of 10.00's throughout my gymnastics career. It sure is a great feeling.
Dear Mary Lou, I' m 11 years old and a Level 9 gymnast. I just carne back from a badly broken arm . Ha ve you ever had a serious injury? lf so, how long did it take until you had fu lly recovered and did you
ga in back the same ability that you had before the injury? Did you ever feel like giving up? B,.el1lla Guarneros Arvada, Colorado
Dear Brenna, I had several serious iniuries during my career. In 1983 I broke my wrist which caused me to miss World Championships. I was in a cast for a month and a half but it took almost three months to completely heal. The most serious of all my iniuries happened six weeks before the Olympics when I hurt my knee and had to have surgery. (Cartilage was lodged in my knee socket.) I had only six weeks to have surgery, rehabilitate, and start my workouts again. It was extremely close, but I managed to pull through with the help of God, my parents, Bela and the doctors. I never wanted to give up!
Dear Leilani, Yes, I donate a lot of my time to the Children's Miracle Network-a children's charity that helps kids when they have to be hospitalized. I also do some work with the Special Olympics and donate a lot of auction items to many different charities. Before I became real serious about gymnastics, I ran track, swam, and was a cheerleader. Dear Mary Lou, At the end of my fl oor routine I have to do a back tuck, but I'm always landing with my chest down. I've tried to open up sooner, but that makes it worse. It's not just on floor but also on dismounts and flyaways, too. Am I just tired ? Any suggestions? Katie Griffler Ocean, New Je,.sey
Dear Katie, It doesn't sound like you're tired. Maybe you iust have a bad habit. Concentrate on keeping your head and chest straight and bringing your legs up to them. Do lots of timers, they'll help a lot.
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Wake up. Get to practice. Run to school. Test in history today. No time to eat. Back to practice. Lots to work on, meet on Saturday. No time to think of being tired. Homework to do. A gymnast's busy schedule can make eating enough of the right foods a difficult task. The timing of meals and the amount of food gymnasts eat can ultimately affect training. The use of snacks can be effective in helping a young athlete meet nutritional needs. The question is then, "What is the best snack?" For energy, the best snack choices are foods low in fat, high in carbohydrates and a good source of calories, vitamins and minerals. Many foods fall into this category, but sports technology has gone one step further. There is now a dozen or so cand y bar-type snacks for the athlete that offers these qualities . If used correctly, these bars could help the athlete meet certain calorie and nutrient needs. Some of the notable qualities of the sports bars are that they contain many calories in a compact JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995
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Kim Zmeskal won three consecutive U.S. Championships titles, the World Championships title and contributed to the U.S.'s bronze medal in the team competition at the 1992 Olympic Games.
Dear Kim, I' m 11 years old and a Level S. I' m afraid if! run too fast on vault that I'll run right into the vault. What should I do?
Dear Kim, I'm 10 years old and a Level S. I go to Talents Unlimited in Paris, Ill., and my coach is Lori Mannix. Have you ever had problems with just one or two skills that held you back from moving up? If so, how did you improve your skills?
Erica Jones Troy, Ohio
Dear Erica, Don't be alraid 01 the vault. You need a controlled, powerful run in order to achieve maximum amplitude on your alter llight. Practice running down the runway with a leap 011 the side when you get to the vault. Also, try performing your vault onto mats instead 01 the horse. This should help your conlidence when you begin to vault regularly again. Dear Kim, How does it fee l to be working with Svetlana Boguinskaia after competing against her in the 1992 Olympic Games? Do you and Dominique Moceanu get along? Do you and Kerri Strug and Betty Okino stay in touch?
Jenllifer Snnchez Gnlveston, Texns
Dear Jennifer, I really like working with Svetlana. Be· sides her obvious talent in the gym, she has been very supportive and helpful to me. We were never enemies like the media perceived us to be. Dominique and I got the chance to become great lriends when we were the only elites training
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together. Things hove not changed be' tween us. Betty and Iare still best Iriends. We work up pretty nice phone bills each month due to weekly calls. Ikeep I in touch as much as I can with Kerri, a so. Dear Kim, We always watch gymnastics on television and wonder how gymnasts from Level 8 and up choose their floor ro utine music a nd wh ere do they get it?
they listen lor a style that will best suite the gymnast. Dear Kim, J really love the sport of gymnastics. J'm also a gymnast. I'm writing to ask who were your favorite male and/ or female foreign gymnasts that competed at the 1992 Olympics and the 1991 World Championships? My favorite gymnasts were you, Scott Keswick, Lav inia Milosovici and Grigori Misutin.
Lyndn Goldberg nnd Nnollli Ben-AlIli Rockville, Mnryland
Dear Lynda and Naomi, At my gym, the Iloor music is picked by our choreographer, Gela POlsar. Barry Nease has put together many 01 the best pieces 01 music used lor routines. Many times the coaches also help in the selec· tion. No matter who chooses the music,
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Dear Brad, There were many great gymnasts who competed in the 1991 World Champion· ships and 1992 Olympics Games, but my lavorite loreign athletes were Svetlana Boguinskaia, Tatiana Gutsu, Henrietta Onod~ Vitaly Scherbo and Valeri Liukin.
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Dear Stephanie, I've never had a skill hold me back Irom moving up a level, but I've had problems while learning skills. Things take time to master so I listen to my coaches' correc' tions alter every attempt. It's important to remain positive. Dear Kim, I'm a LevelS gymnast at DeKalb Dynamics. I've had a problem with getting high leaps on beam ever since Istradd led the beam doing one. I' m afraid of the skill. Did this ever happen to you?
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Dear Christina, I've had my share 01 straddling the beam. Go back to the low beam until you leel comlortable making your leaps high again. The high beam is just the same as the low beam so don't be alraid. Also, the higher you go on your leap, the more time you will have to place your loot where you wont it.
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Brad Smith: I like athletics and medicine and I wanted to work with athletes on a day-to -day basis. I like fo llowing the progress of my patients. It's a hands-on type of job that's very gratifijing not only for myself but for my patients, too. USA Gymnastics: What background do you recommend to students who want to pursue a career in this field?
Brad Smith: Focus on science and biology. They are the essential academic ingredients. In high school take chemistry, physics and biology. Also, volunteer in a hospital or nursing home and work alongside a physical therapist. Get your feet wet and see what it's like. In college, it takes about six and a half years to become a sports therapist. The undergraduate degree is usually in pre-physical therapy,
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exercise science or athletic training. Then you'll apply to a physical therapy program to earn an advanced degree. USA Gymnastics: Can you give young gymnasts advice on treating their injuries?
Brad Smith: Report your injuries early to your coach. Listen to your coach. Eat a well balanced diet. !fan injury persists, see your family physician or sports medicine doctor. Brad and his wife , Jan, a former collegiate gymnast and physical therapist, have two sons named Connor and Alex. Their oldest son, Connor , is named after Bart Connor. Smith became friends with Bart at the 1986 Goodwill Games. Smith said , "I thought every father would liRe their son to grow up liRe Bart Connor. He's a great guy and very charismatic ." JANUARY / fEBRUARY 1995
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The top six gymnasts from the NationsBank World Team Trials, along with 1994 World Champion Shannon Miller, qualified to the 1994 World Championships Team. The trials took place in Richmond, Va., October 15-16. Dominique Dawes led the competition followed by Kerri Strug in second and Amanda Borden in third. Although Miller did not compete in the trials event, her score from the 1994 Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships remained in the top five; therefore, according to the selection procedures, she qualified to compete at the World Championships. Borden summed it up best saying, '1 want to help the USA win a gold medal, and I want to have the best meet of my life." Competitors below (from Ito r): Kerri Strug, Summer Reid, Jayde Phelps, Kristin McDermott, Ashley Kever, Kara Fry, and Larissa Fontaine.
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0.000 0.000 77.760
3. Kerri Strug Gym. World WEIGHTED TDTAL
9.800 9.875
9.500 9.675
9.250 9.700
9.900 9.500
38.450 38.750 77.140
4. Amanda Borden Cincinnati Gym. WEIGHTED TDTAL
9.450 9.700
9.200 9.700
9.675 9.525
9.825 9.850
38.150 38.775 76.800
5. Amy Chow West Volley WEIGHTED TDTAL
9.350 9.625
9.725 9.775
9.425 9.700
9.475 9.625
37.975 3B.725 76.550
6. Jaycie Phelps Cincinnati Gym. WEIGHTED TOTAL
9.475 9.650
9.675 9.675
9.275 9.600
9.600 9.600
38.025 38.525 76.450
7. Larissa Fontaine Buffalo Grove WEIGHTED TDTAL
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9.425 9.700
9.200 9.150
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9.350 9.375
9.200 9.175
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9. Kellee Davis American Twisters WEIGHTED TOTAL
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9.275 9.000
9.025 8.900
9.325 9.200
37.300 36.700 74.120
10. Summer Reid Flips Gymnastics WEIGHTED TOTAL
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8.975 8.975
8.900 9.600
9.250 9.300
36.350 37.275 73.440
11. Ashley Kever Capital Gymnastics WEIGHTED TOTAL
9.200 9.300
9.350 8.850
9.100 9.150
9.075 9.200
36.725 36.500 73.270
12. Kristin McDermott Parkelles WEIGHTED TOTAL
9.300 9.025
9.400 8.575
8.600 8.950
9.625 9.350
36.925 35.900 73.030
13. Amanda Curry Cypress Academy WEIGHTED TOTAL
9.075 9.525
8.900 9.125
8.400 9.150
9.250 9.475
35.625 37.275 72.570
14. Jenni Beathard Brown's Gymnastics WEIGHTED TOTAL
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9.350 9.175
8.150 9.525
9.000 9.325
35.500 37.375 72.500
8.525 9.550
8.875 8.775
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9775
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9650
9725
9337
9637
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9.900
9662
9900
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9.550
9.612
9.212
9.737
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9.712
9700
9787
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9700
9.712
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9387
9.537
9750
9712
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9700
9675
9675
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Oksana Kmzhnlk
9637
9.250
9625
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TaDana Malaya
9475
9650
9.562
9.000
1241
Yelena Shapornaya
9.525
9.587
9.150
9.712
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Naialia PamelEj'eva
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9.600
9.587
9.550
V 9787
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8900
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9325
9012
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9.537
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8.650
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9.625
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Ludmila ViDukova
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Ulia Podkopayeva
OIesla Choulga
Julia Yur'lna
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Jijan Abdullah Doreen Baram Nicole Bergeron Erin Blackstock Erica Bridges Anika Brown Misty Brown Shannon Cain Michelle Croyle Sarah Curtis Valerie Devore Elyse Dorsey Colleen Drennan Whitney Eberhardt Brittany Eiseman Samantha Ellazar Danielle Epstein Sydney Faulkner Lauren Garon Laskisha Gatling Amanda Gavron
Racine, WI Plainview, NY N. Kingstown , RI Tulsa , OK Lexington, GA Columbus, OH Waxahachie, TX Leesbu rg, VA Columbus, OH Corvallis, OR Sellersburg, IN Wallingford , CT Westbury, NY Palm Harbor, FL Sussex, W I Ft. Bragg, NC Oldsmar, FL Middletown, CT Dobbs Ferry, NY Chesapeake, VA Chadds Ford, PA
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9-11 YEAR OLD 1994 NATIONAL TOP TRAINING TEAM Name City, State Lindsay Aagre Wheaton , NJ Crystal Atkinson La Mesa, CA Lindsay Bond Southfield, MI Devan Brockington Allentown , PA Cheyenne Brooks Fredericksburg, VA Sarah Brown Fredericksburg, VA Jaclyn Burke Niles, OH Kaitlyn Busse Waukesha , WI Ilona Nickie Bykhovsky San Jose, CA Danielle Clarke Kinnolon , NJ Rachel Colon Brightwaters, NY Amanda Cory Holt,MI Janae Cox Otisco, IN Elizabeth Crump Ft. Worth , TX Porscha Dobson Roselle, NJ Stevie Fanning Phoenix, AZ Whitney Ferguson Cincinnati , OH Sarah Get Rockville, MD Katie Gothie West Chester, PA Jennifer Gray Irwin, PA Lindsay Gregoricka Owosso, MI Micha Gross Raleigh , NC Jessica Guyer Worthington , OH Nicole Hameister Lynwood, IL Kimberly Harris Potomac, MD Michellllg Colonia, NJ Courtney Jackson Hamilton, OH West Grove, PA Fallon Jordan Shelby Kanale Oklahoma City, OK ChesapeakeBeach, MD Cory Karcesky Ashley Kella Little Rock, AR Ashley Kelly Tulsa , OK Jenna Kelly Oconomowoc, WI Candace King Visalia, CA Ashley Kirouac Meriden, CT Christina Knox Milldale, CT Aimee Little Fredericksburg, VA Samantha Loggins Staten Island, NY Marie Lucas Mililani, HI
Samantha Lutz Brittny Malinowski Brooke Marsteller Amber Melvin Ashley Miles Ashley Miller Kathleen Murphy Laura Nadramia Jacqueline Nguyen Bethany Nickoloff Lauren Okray Jessica Paterson Tiffany Peterson Ashley Reinhart Kristin Riffanacht Hanna Rodli Amanda Rowell Sarrie Rubin Leah Sakhitab Jaime Schell Tasha Schwi kert Kristi Skowronski Jennifer Sloman Rebekah Steren Jamie Stilwell Jackie Summers Glyn Sweets Lisa Sze Orley Szmuch Casandra Tressler Magan Trimble Blair Uniack Tiffany Van Dusen Jaclyn Walters Megan Wozniak Sarah Yackel Christine Zepf Heather Zito
Grove City, OH New Castle, PA Schnecksville, PA Cincinnati, OH San Antonio, TX Brodheadsville, PA Hilliard, OH St. James, NY Menlo Park, CA Fairport, NY Sterling Heights, MI Westfield , NJ Pensacola, FL Attleboro, MA Chesh ire, CT Huntingdon, PA Trabuco Canyon, CA Raleigh , NC Rochester, MN Gaithersberg, MD Las Vegas, NV Fairfield, NJ Edmond, OK Bountiful, UT Harrison City, PA Irvine, CA Seal Beach, CA Springfield, NJ Phoenix, AZ Mt. Lake Park, MD Coatesville, PA Avon, CT Middletown, NJ Jeannette, PA Pittsburgh PA Syracuse, NY Cincinnati, OH Leonard, NJ
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The competition included two divisions: the novice division for athletes of skill level 7 and below, and the advanced division for athletes of skill level 8 and above. Seven groups made up both the novice and advanced divisions for a total of 14 groups.
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he first Junior Olympic Group Championships event was held over Halloween weekend in Palm Springs, Calif. Fourteen groups represented nine states. Each group consisted of four athletes and the apparatus used this year was the hoop. The highest score a group could receive was 10 points-5 points for composition and 5 points for execution. Routines were performed in both preliminary and final competition for a total of 20 points.
Adva nced Division
RESULTS Scherbo', Sport, Cenler Son Frondsco, CA Coach: Svellano Scherbo
NOlasho Henry Volerie Henry Rilo Krivenko Marialeonovo
2nd
Racky Mounloin Rhylhmics Denver, CO Coach: lackie Scherrer
Angie Edward, 16.35 Courtney Fas, Annie Hellerslein Donielle Price Cydney Supan
3rd
Hawaiian Rhylhm, 2 Honolulu, HI Coach: Lauro Dovid·Meyer
Kri,ly Gerwig 14.30 BekkoMcLachlin Uana Orenstein Joqueline PoHenon MelioProil
16.70
RhylhmicGem, Evonslon, IL Coach: Golino Grib
Shannon Kennedy 17.45 Angelo Pawlicki Kristen Rounds
Michelle Schill louren TIngey 2nd
Crealive Gymnastics Beaverton, OR Coach: WulingSlephenson
3rd
M&M Gymnaslics New Berlin, WI Coach: leanelle Memmel
ToyoCampogno lenniler Dohan Kimberly Miller lulene Newlin Abby Thwing
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Mo uriohKroker 16.25 Eriko Plonl Mary Placin Donielle SI. Loui, Molly Treiber PHOTOS BY TRACEY CALLAHAN MOLNAR
It was obvious by the response of the crowd and the number of participants, that group competition will become a popu lar event. The 1995 event will be held in October. Rules for JO group can be found in the third edition of the Rhythmic Technical Handbook for Coaches and Judges.
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Yvonne Pioch E,ler Ovary Simona Amonor Kri,len Moloney
GER HUH ROM USA
9.500 9.475 9.375 9.113
ROM USA RUS BUL
9.800 9.700 9.575 9.575
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Bars I. 2. 3. 3.
loneloloois Mina Kim Ekalerina Tralimava Vesselina GuenlchevD
Beam I. Yvonne Piach 2. Simona Amanar 3. Kri,len Moloney
GER ROM USA
9.650 9.575 9.500
Floor I. 2. 3. 4.
Simona Amonor
Eugenio Kusnezovo Esler Ovory Mina Kim
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Kristen Maloney from Parkettes in Allentown, Pa., and Mina Kim from Dynamo's in Oklahoma Ci ty, Okla., tra veled to Ca tania, Italy, October 27-31 for the Catania Cup. Other USA delegation members included: Dynamo coach Marc Hottenstein, Parkettes coaches Robin Netwell and Jack Carter, and judge and delegation leader Pam Bileck. All-Around
ROM RUS HUH USA
9.775 9.700 9.425 9.375
I. Simona Amonor 2. Eugenia Kusnezovo
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3. Ekoterino Trofimovo
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4. lonelo Looi,
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38.050 37.475
7. Yvonne Piach 8. lIeniDMeneghmo
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9. Mina Kim
USA
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11. Adrionna Crisci
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36.600
12. Vesselina Guenlcheva 13. E,ler Ovory
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14. Cornelio Tro,1
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IS. Igliko Ponojolovo 16. TalionoZarganova 17. Eriko Sorkdzi
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73.000 72.890 72.480 71.530 70.650 70.260 69.840 69.610 69.430 69.420 69.150 68.830 68.530 68.450 68.060 68.020 67.600 67.510 67.310 67.240 67.140 66.710 66.690 66.670 65.500 64.910 64.380 64.200 50.740
Ariz. Sunrays III. Gym. lnst. Ariz. Twisters New England Atlanta School Desert Devils Desert Devils Krafft Acad. New England Capital Marvateens Buckeye Eastern Natl. Gym Nevada North Stars III. Gym.lnst. Capital CATS III. Gym.lnst. Puget Sound
73.11 0 72.250 71.150 70.960 70.480 70.180 70.020 69.480 69.180 68.790 68.660 68.400 68.020 67.990 67.900 67.890 66.990 66.610 66.370 66.200
Junior International
Katie Teft 1. 2. Theresa Kulikowski This event was the final testing grounds for the Elite Mary 8eth Arnold ! 3. National gymnasts. The Junior Nationals (ages 10-13) were ! 4. Kristen Maloney at their best for the National Team ranking. As a group they 5. Andrea Pickens were red hot with the highest skill level this country has ever 6. Tara Tagliarino seen for this age division. Some of the skills performed on Kristin Stucky 7. beam were a tuck back full and a straight body layout. On ! Cossidy Vreeke 8. bars there were lots of release moves and double layout II 9. Deidra Graham dismounts. On floor gymnasts were throwing double layouts, 10. Taryn Apgood full twisting double backs and clean Etumbling. The future 11. Katie Dyson looks quite bright. 12. Alecia Ingram ! In the Senior division (ages 14 and up) there were many 13. Nekia Demery gymnasts testing their abilities as an elite gymnast. The I ! difficulties of the FIG Code plus the compulsories make for a ! 14. Lisa Geckle I great challenge. With some two release bar routines Ara- ! 15. Kristen Jensen bian double fronts on floor and great vaulting, these'gym- i 16. Bem Whitehurst I 17. Nicole Bongiovanni nasts met the challenge. 18. Onnie Willis Senior International 19. Talya Vexler 20. Katie Taylor 1. Amanda Borden Cincinnati 75.390 21. Lindsay 8aker 2. Amy Chow West Valley 75.100 22. Jennifer Carow 3. Jaycie Phelps Cincinnati 74.250 23. Amanda Schuler 4. Summer Reid Flips 73.470 24. Breanna Rutherford 5. Kara Fry Parkettes 72. 930 25. Leah Mueller 6. Samantha Muhleman Cincinnati 72.650 7. Ashley Kever Capital 26. Katie Herbert 72.540 8. Jenni Beathard Brown's 27. *Monica Flammer 72.520 9. Jessica Washburn 28. Michiko Ishikawa Am. Twisters 72.1 00 10. Eileen Diaz 29. *Kristy Powell Cypress 72.030 11. Lauro French Colo. Aerials 71.720 Senior National 12. Jessica Rieland Dynamo 71.690 13. Katie Fitzpatrick Queen City 1. Leo Carver 71.330 14. Lisa Gianni 2. Katy Nellans North Stars 71.200 Natalie Emig 15. Amanda Curry 3. Cypress 71 .100 16. Beth Amelkovich 4. Shannon Bowles III. Gym. lnst. 71.090 17. Kristi Lichey 5. Maria Taylor Cincinnati 70.960 18. Sarah 8alogach 6. Angie Leonard Parkettes 70.910 19. Heather Brink 7. Katy Maty Dynamo 70.230 20. Cora Lepper 8. Jennifer White CATS 70.220 21. Jamie Martini 9. Vanessa Rutherford Dynamo 70.190 22. Denise Jones 10. Alexa Martinez Gymagic 70.070 23. Lanna Apisukh 11. Rebecca Siobig Broadway 69.920 24. Wendy Ellsberry 12. Michelle Hess Queen City 69.230 25. Abby Burns 13. Betty Ky Atlanta Sch. 69.220 26. Maryann Esposito 14. Megan Pliske Hill's Angels 68.840 27. Deborah Mink 15. Melissa Kilpatrick SCATS 68.830 28. Amy Murakami 16. Katie Hornecker NEGX 68.350 29. Amber Erdos 17. Laura Ohlendorf Desert Devils 67.740 30. Stacy Kocourek 18. Monica Middleton Northern III. 66.780 31. *Rachael Rochelli 19. Gena Gruss Cypress 64.670 32. *Tami Taylor 20. Julie Mountford SCATS 62.620
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Junior National 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20.
Alexis Brion Kinsey Rowe Vanessa Aller Jamie Dantzscher Melinda Baimbridge Elise Ray Megan Greenwood Elexis Maday Audra Stein brook Coreen Murphy Hidemi Ena Kendall Beck Janet Espinoza Lindsay Wing Anna Gingrich Karissa Chock Anna Gardina Nicole Kilpatrick Katie McFarland Sierra Sapunar
Gymstrada Cypress Gliders Gliders Cypress Docksiders North Stars Marvateens Krafft Acad. Desert Devils Gliders Capitol Gliders Gym World Capital Rohnert Park Buckeye North Stars Gymstrado Rohnert Pork
73.110 72.916 71.908 71.888 71.416 71.188 71.158 70.930 70.458 70.380 70.036 69.796 69.420 69.390 68.900 68.376 67.936 67.636 67.608 65.900
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MARY BETH ARNOLD AND MONICA FLAMMER TAKE OLD AND 51 ER I BELGIUM By Carolyn Bowers, USA Judge and Delegallon Leader
On their first international trip, Mary Beth Arnold and Monica Flarruner took first and second allaround in the Tornoi International Junior Competition in Charleroi, Belgium, October 17-24. Arnold is from Flips Gymnastics in Sparks, Nev., and is coached by Neil Resnick. Flammer is from Cypress Academy in Houston, Texas, and i s coached by Debbie Kaitschuck. Arnold took first on vault and tied for firs t on bars while Flarruner took second on b eam a nd fifth on floor. Nine countries wer e represented including Romania, Australia, Belgium, France, Spain, Poland, Italy, Slove nia and the USA .
All-Around 1. Mary Beth Arnold 2. Monica Flammer 3. Joana Juarez
USA USA ESP
Vault 1. Mary Beth Arnold 2. Vanessa Vandeplas 3. lana Badea
USA BEL ROM
9.600 9.512 9.43B
USA ESP ROM
9.750 9.750 9.600
1. lana Badea 2. Monica Flammer 2. Alina Lautaru
ROM USA ROM
9.650 9.550 9.550
Floor 1. Joana Juarez 2. Maria Jesus Gracia 3. Alina Lautaru
ESP ESP ROM
9.725 9.575 9.550
Bars
1. Mary Beth Arnold 1. Joana Juarez 3. Alina Pascariu Beam
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L.EVEL. 4 NAME
Brett McClure Daniel Furney Kris Zimmerman Heath Mueller Brendan Romano Nick Batliner Paul O'Leary Daniel Gill
COACH
Wayne Kerr Yueiin Sun Kelly Crumley Mark Williams Greg Corsiglia Chuck Chmelka Mickey Smith Carlos Vasquez
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Cascade Elite Gymnastics South Texas Gymnastics Academy Bu~alo Grove Gymnastics
Bart Conner Gymnastics Top Flight Gymnastics . Nebraska School of Gymnastics Gymnastics Pacifico Capitol Gymnastics
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Aaron Floyd Joson Gatson JOson Furr
Fredric Umali Anthony Petrocelli Stephen Von Etten David Eskildsen Todd Gilbeau
COACH
Arnold Kventenadze Mike Naddo ur Vazquez, Carlos Vince Miller Constantine Petrescu Tim Klempnauer Ted Woltz Tim Erwin
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Lancers Gymnastics Arizona Flairs Capitol Gymnastics Top Flight International Gymnastics U.S. Gymnastics Training Center Spl/tz Gymnastics Houston Gymnastics Center
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Isy Mylay David Ludlow Sanjuan Jones Ryan Waggener Adrian Johnston Todd Bishop Kyle Zak
COACH
Greg Corsiglia Llao Hauyu Jim Hisey Mike Thomas Kelly Crumley Bob Piehler
Brion Babcock Nathan Simmons
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RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 1995 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES I. Eligibility: To be considered for the World University Team the athletes must be actively pursuing a degree from a college/ university or be a 1995 high school graduate with documentation that she has been accepted and enrolled in a college/ university for the Fall of 1995_ II. Selection: The 1995 World University Rhythmic Gymnastics Team will be selected at the 1995 USA Gymnastics Rhythmic National Championships to be held June 9-11 , site TBD _ A. Athletes who meet the eligibility requirements may qualify to the National Championships through one of two May qualifying competitions with an all-around score of 32.00. B. Athletes who meet the eligibility requirements but do not obtain the qualifying score (32.00) may petition into the Championships as a candidate for the World University Gomes Team. 1. Petitions may be obtained from the USA Gymnastics office and will be reviewed by the Rhythmic Program Committee. 2. Petitions must include the athlete's all-around score from a minimum of two 1995 competitions. 3. Petition deadline is May 24, 1995.
RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS 1995 PAN AMERICAN GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES FOR GROUP GYMNASTS Qualification to USA Gymnastics Group training camp: A. Application for training team-all athletes registered as a level B,9&10athlete are invited to submit an application to attend 1994 summer training camp. 1. All athletes must be USA citizens and registered athlete members with USA Gymnastics. 2. All athletes must be a minimum of 15 years old in 1995. 3. All athletes must submit a written application and skill video. 4. All athletes must be recommended by their personal coach. 5. All athletes must have parent/ guardian permission to participate if they are under lH years of age. 6. All world championship athletes will automatically qualify. B. The 1994 World Championship coach reviewsall applications and travels to the two National Championship Qualifying events to observe individual performances. C. The World Championship coach in consultation with Karyn lyon Glover (USA Gymnastics athlete board member) and the Rhythmic Program Director selects eight (B) athletes to train as the 1994 World Championships team and an additional eight (H) athletes to train at a 3 week group summer training camp_ II. Qualification for Pan American Games Training Camp (November 17-27, 1994) A. The Pan American coach in consultation with the 1994 World Championship coaches and the Rhythmic Program Director will select 15 girls from the summer training camp to attend the Pan American Games training camp. B. The 1994 World Championship group members will automatically qualify. USA GYMNASTICS
4. If accepted into the Championships via petition, the athlete will be participating as aWorld University Team candidate and will not be eligible for National Team status. C. World UniverstiyTeam athletes will be selected by rank order from the preliminary all-around competition at the National Championships. D. In order to be selected as a World University Team Member an athlete must obtain a minimum of 34.00 in the preliminary all-around. E. Alternates will be named by rank order if a named team member must be replaced because of illness or injury which is certified by USA Gymnastics and a United States Olympic Committee approved physician. III. Publication: The World University Games selection procedures will be published in the January/ February issue of USA Gymnastics, the federation 's publication that is sent to all registered athletes. IV. Training: There will not be a mandatory training session prior to the games. V. The above selection procedure was developed by the USA Rhythmic Program Committee which has an elected athlete representative as a fully participating member. Rhythmic Program Committee Members: Andrea Schmid, Norma labka, Candace Feinberg, lana lashoff, Wendy Hilliard, Nora Campbell(non-voting} • subject to approval by USoc. III. Pan American Games Training Camp (November 17 -27, 1994) A. During the camp all athletes will learn the skills and choreography of the Pan American Games USA graup routine. B. Based upon rhythmic skill and synchronization ability seven (ll athletes will be selected by the Pan American Games Head Coach and the two assistant coachesto attend the final training camp. IV. Pan American Games Training Camp (December 2H-January B) During the camp all athletes will practice the Pan American Games routine and receive ballet instruction by ballet master. V. Pan American Games Team Training (January 22). The Pan American Training Team will move to Downers Grove, Illinois for Pan American Games preparation. VI. Rhythmic Challenge Games A. The Pan American Training Team will participate in training at the Rhythmic Challenge (Feb 11 & 12, 1995) B. On February 12, the Pan American team (6athletes) and 1non-traveling alternate will be named by the head coach. VII. The Pan American Team and non-traveling alternate will train in Downes Grove, ID (Feb 13 -March 13, 1995) VIII. If an athlete who has been named to the Pan American Team is injured or ill prior to the Pan American Games and thisinjury requires the athlete to withdraw from the team, the replacement will be the non-traveling alternate. IX. If an athlete who has been named to the Pan American Team foils to follow established training procedures and rules, or in any other manner behaves inappropriately according to the rules of USA Gymnostics, the Head Coach and/ or the Team house mother, that athlete will be replaced by the non-traveling alternates. X. These procedures have been approved by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes athlete representation. The committee members are: Candace Feinberg, Norma labka,AndreaSchmid, lana lashoff, Wendy Hilliard.
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WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES World University Games Team Trials will be held at U.S. Classics, in Denver, Colorado, August 12-13, 1995. Aseparate session for the Trials competition will be held. II Qualification to Trials with a maximum of 20 gymnasts A. Top Ten AA gymnasts from the NCAA Championships April 1995 at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia must declare their intent to compete in Trials immediately alter the competition. Declined spots will be filled in Rank Order from 11th AA if the gymnast's AA score is 38.00 or above. B. Additional slots to be filled by petitions. Petitioning athletes must be properly admitted and registered for the 1995fallsemesterwithafulltime course of study at a University recognized by the competent academic authority of the USA. Petitions can be submitted by any gymnast born between January 1, 1967 and December 31, 1977 who is: 0: Asenior in high school and who has been accepted and enrolled in a university college in the fall of 1995. b: Acollegiategymnastwhoseteam competed atthe NCAA Nationals and who did not qualify to compete as on individual. c: 1994 USA NationalTeam Member who was injured or ill at the time of NCAA Nationals or who did not compete in the 011around at the meet. d. Petitions must include two (2) All-Around scores from the current competitive season. NOTE: All petitions are to be a one round all-around optional competition with a total of the four events. C. All qualified athletes must sign and agree to the Athletes' Code of Conduct and return with their entry/ acceptance form in order to complete their entry requirements. D. Trials Competition will be a one round all-around optional competition with a total of the four apparatus events. 1995 FIG Code of Points Competition II Rules on Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, and Floor Exercise and Vault will use the 1995 Elite Competition Rules. III. World University Gomes Team A. The top five (5) in rank orderfrom the Trials will comprise the team. JANUARY/FEBRUARY 1995
B. The number six (6) gymnast will be the traveling alternate may replace a team member in the case of injury, illness (which is verified by a neutral doctor).
C. The number sixth (6) gymnast may replace a team member in the case of violations olthe Athletes Code of Conduct with the approval of the Ethics Committee or if time constraint is on issue with the approval of the President of USA Gymnastics. D. Ties will be broken by the highest individual event score. E. Replacements to the team due to injury of one of the team members will be made in all-around rank order from the Trials. Need for replacements must be documented by a doctor and athletic trainer. F. No injury petition onto the team will be accepted. G. The six (6) members olthe team will be required to attend atraining camp one week to ten days prior to processing by the Olympic Committee. H. The four( 4) competing athletes and the lineup for each event will be determined at the conclusion of training camp by avote of the head coach, assistant coach, and team leader. In addition the two (2) judges and the athlete representative will receive a vote if they were in attendance at the Trials and Training Camp using the following criteria: 1. Demonstrated ability to perform entire routines 2. Freedom from any small disabling injuries 3. Preformance consistency demonstrated during training 4. No visible deterioration as demonstrated in Trials competition 5. Attitude and team support-spirit I. Coach Selection The Head Coach and the Assistant Coach will be determined by the Selection Committee and the President of USA Gymnastics alter the team has been determined based upon the following criteria: • Proven team leadership ability • International experience • Rank order of the athletes • Number of athletes NOTE: These Selection Procedures ore subjecllo approval by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) and USAG Executive Committee.
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Jaycie Phelps and Casey Bryan turned out to be the "USA Rookies of the Year" by their performances at the World Championships. Both were the youngest members of the USA World Championships Team-Phelps at 15 and Bryan at 19. Phelps was competing in her first international competition and. although there was no all-around competition. she finished 15th in the ranks at the conclusion of the optional finals. She was a big factor in the USA's silver medal finish. Bryan was competing in his second international competition. but the first time on the podium. He hit nine for nine routines and was the lead off man for the USA in five of his nine routines. He looked confident and showed true promise with his consistent performances at the World Championships. USA Gymnastics talked with both Phelps and Bryan to learn a little about their experiences at the World Championships. Here' s what they had to say!
JAyelE PHELPS USA Gymnastics:What was it like competing in your first World Championships? Phelps: It was exciting! It was a great experience for me. Igalla see what all of the other countries are doing. USA Gymnastics: What was it like being up on the podium for the first time? Phelps: It was alittle nerve wracking but you just have to keep focused on what you're doing. USA Gymnastics: What was it like winning the silver medal? Phelps: It was the greatest feeling. It's like a dream come true to get a medal at World Championships. USA Gymnastics: What effect did Amanda Borden have on your performances? Did she tell you what to expect? Phelps: She told me that it's a little different compe~ng on the podium and she helped me to
prepare myself for the event. She's had international experience so it was helpful to knowwhat to expect. She's a great friend and teammate.
had a goal to just compete in the World Championships and I finally realized my goal. It was pretty cool.
USA Gymnastics: You seemed like a seasoned veteran out there. You hit II for II routines. What was going through your mind at the time? Phelps: Iwas glad Icould be consistent in my first internationol competition. I'm just really excited about the results.
USA Gymnastics: What was it like being up on the podium for the first time? Bryan: It was fun. I talked to John and Scott and all the guys about what it was like competing on the podium. Their experience helped me to prepare for what to expect. It was really no different once I got up there and started competing.
USA Gymnastics: Does it whet your appetite for future international events? Phelps: Yes, it tells me that I con compete against other countries but I still need to improve my skills. USA Gymnastics: What are your future hopes for the USA women's team in 1995 at the World Championships in Sabae. Japan. and in 1996 at the Olympic Games in Atlanta. Ga.? Phelps: Iwont to make the 1995 Worlds Team and medal again. Iwantto also make the 1996 Olympic Team and medal there, too. USA Gymnastics: What was the besV worst part of the trip? Phelps: The best part was winning the silver medal becouse that's whot we went there to do. The worst part was not getting to see much of Germany. USA Gymnastics: Anything else you want to add? Phelps: Ijust want to thank all of the coaching staff at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, especially Mary Lee Tracy and Steve Elliatt. I couldn't have done it without them. I'm olso glad that my mom, dad, brother, and grandparents couldbe in Germany to see the USA get the silver medal!
CASEY BRYAN USA Gymnastics: What was it like competing in your first World Championships? Bryan: It was like sensory overload. It's hard to describe what it was like. All my life I've
USA Gymnastics: Does it whet your appetite for future international events? Bryon: Oh yes, it totally psyched me up to learn new skills. I've already started working layout Yaeger from inverts on high bar. I'm also working pike Arabian double fronts on floor and healy double fronts on parallel bars. It reolly motivates me to do well at future internationalevents. It was, by far, the most fun event I've ever been in. The level of competition was the best, I had a greot team to be a part of, and it was in Germany. I'm new at this game and it's fun and interesting to me. USA Gymnastics:When watching the final round of competition. who impressed you the most? Why? Bryan: Of course, the Chinese. They looked great and their pommel horse is incredible-like something I've never seen before. The Russian teams have always impressed me. They're awesome. They're throwing tricks and sequences that are the future of gymnastics. USA Gymnastics: Being a newcomer on the USA men's team. what Bre your hopes for the future? Bryan: Iwould love for us to improve our world ranking. I think we can do so by increasing our skill level and consistency in competition. The women's team is so popular in the eyes of the public in the U.S. It would be great if the men's team could gain some popularity in the USA, as well. Making men's gymnastics more popular and interesting to the public is another goal. I'm sure if we start doing better in international competition this would help.
USA Gymnastics: What was the besV worst part of the trip? Bryan: Missing three weeks of school was the best part but the worst part is trying to get caught up. I'm swamped with school work! (I can vouch for this because Casey barely had enough time to do this short interview!!
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POSITION AVAILABLE GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS. "Get ready for the summer of your life" 8 week girls summer camp located in beautiful Oakland Maine. We are looking for enthusiastic self-motivated gym nos: tic loving. instructors, largest indoor gym of any camp in Maine, outstanding modern facilities. Director minimum age 25 years instructor applicants must be 19 years or older with teaching coaching experience 06\13\95-08\16\95. Excellent salary, travel allowance room\board. Contact Charlotte Mcgregor\Mark Harrison 1-800-MATOAKA.
ASI GYMNASTICS-Dallas, Texas-Always seeking qualifie and professional coaches in the areas of artistic gymnastics preschool gymnastics, trampoline sports and cheerleading. Sal ary and benefits tops in the industry. Resumes or calls alway welcome. 1317 E.Hwy. 80, Mesquite, IX 75150. 214-288-5510
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NJ-GIRLS HEAD COACH-Seekin~ a fun-loving, responsible, enthusiastic, and experienced coac for girls team (pre-team thru Level 7). We have 15,000 sq. ft. facility with AAI equipment. Candidates must be willinn to teach recreational classes as well as coach. Salary and bene its, commensurate with experience. Please mail resume to Shields Gymnastics, PO Box 213, Mt. Freedom, NJ, or call 201-895-5655. SAN FRANCISCO AREA: Full and part-time positions available. Levell through Levell 0instructor/ coach needed for beam and floor. Preschool hours are also available. Salary commensurate with experience. Full-time benefits include vacation and full medical. Send resume to: Gymtowne Gymnastics, Inc. 300 Piedmont, Ste. 508, Son Bruno, CA 94066 or call 415-589-3733. FULL-TIME WOMEN'S COMPETITION COACH, LEVELS 5-10. Employment to begin July 1st of 1995. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume/salary requirements to: Minot Magic Gymnastics, Steven Carver, Director, 1212 4th Ave. NW, Minot, NO 58703. LOCH EARN CAMP, beautiful, private residential camp for girls near Dartmouth College seeks enthusiastic wmnastics staff qualified in floor, bars, beam and vaulting. Co legiate athletes, students and coaches, 18 years and older. Professional opportunity to expand your teaching/ counseling skills. First-rate facilities, excellent sUfePort/ supervision, caring community. Academic credit availab e. Non-smokers only. June 15th through August 20th. Contact: Lochearn Camp For Girls, Rich Maxson, PO Box 111, Post Mills, VT 05058, 1-800-235-6659. ENTHUSIASTIC COACH DESIRING OWNERSHIP-17,000 square foot, state-of -the-art facility in beautiful Northeast Tennessee is seekin a girl's optional coach/team director. Possibility of owners ip with NO MONEY DOWN. Very successful women's USAG .Levels 4-9 pro~ram in place, alon with develoPin~ bors' tumblln cheerleadlng and dance stu aio. Located in ami yoriente , college community_Only energetic, creative individuals who want to run their own show need apply! Please call 615282-6858-speak to Terry or Barry, leave message or send resume to SGA, PO Box 3172 CRS, Johnson City, TN 37604.
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FULl/PART-TIME COACHING POSITIONS: Oak Park Gymnastics Center is looking for experienced and enthusiastic full and parttime coaches, capable of teaching all levels. We have a strong girls program and are looking to expand our boys program. Experience in USTA tumbling a plus. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits available. Send resume to Suzie Kinsman 218 Madison, Oak Park, IL 60302, 708-383-0218. M/F, EDE: GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTORS/CABIN COUNSELORS: Prestigious girl's summer camp on beautiful Newfound Lake in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Must be able to teach children ages 6-16 in a New gymnastics facility. Days off in Boston, Maine, Montreal. Must be warm and caring. June 19-August 17. Excellent salary/transportation. Write: CAMP WICOSUTA, 389A Neponset Street, Norwood, MA 02062 or coli: 1-800-846-9426. JANUARY / FEBRUARY 1995
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BOYS TEAM COACH NEEDED.All levels and pre-team. Presently 20 participants. Positive setting. Tacoma Family Branch YMCA. Potential for growth. Resumes to Jose Gorospe, Jr. 1002 South Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98465.
Send resume or call First Coast Gymnastics, 9450 Phillips Highway, Suite 4, Jacksonville, Fl32256 (904-260-1983).
HEAD COACH AND TEAM COACH POSITIONS AVAILABLE IN HISTORIC FREDERICKSBURG, VIRGINIA! The Stafford Gymnastic Training Center is looking for a Head Coach and all levels of team coaches. The Training Center is the largest publicly-owned and operated gymnastic center in the state and is the home of the Stafford Royals USGF and USAIGC competitive team (levels 4-8). Our training is based on positive reinforcement and concern for the overall well-being of the child. For more information, please contact A. Regan, 703-373-8192 or 703-899-5441.
Red River Volley Gymnastics has immediate openings for a GIRLS TEAM COACH/COORDINATOR to coach levels 8, 9and 10 and a PROGRAM DIRECTOR. The individual applying for team coach must have knowledge of compulsory and optional rules, high level spotting skills, and be a good motivator. The position is port-time 20-25 hours a week with full-time rounded out by administration of girls' team program and by coaching in other areas. Salary and benefits negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Those applying either for program director or team coach should send resume to Red River Volley Gymnastics Club, 1602 32nd Avenue South, Grand Forks, NO 58201.
GYMNASTIC INSTRUCTORS NEEDED IMMEDIATElY. Energetic, positive teachers for both full ond port-time positions. Three locations in Northern Virginia. Several positions available. Special need for a mole coach. Please send resume to Milan Stanovich, 5581 Guinea Rd., Fairfax, VA 22032. Call for more information 703-323-0088.
lOBO GYMNASTICS is seeking experienced FUll OR PART-TIME MEN AND WOMEN GYMNASTICS coaches. Must be willing to work in school-age closs program as well. Please send resume to 2500 Falcon Pass, Houston, TX 77062 or FAX 713-486-0930 Attn: Tami Richardson Jaso.
GYMNASTIC DIRECTOR AND INSTRUCTORS: Private summer camp for girls located in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts seeks Coordinator and Instructors for comprehensive gymnastics program for campers ages 7-15. Beginner-Advanced classes. Facility includes: spring floor, beams, unevens, vault and traveling rig. Competitive salary, room and boord, travel allowance. Contact: Action Camping, 17 Westminster Drive, Montville, NJ 07045, 800-392-3752. Program runs June 19-August 18, 1995.
Excellent opportunity to be part of a Notional level Program in St.louis, Missouri. Full-time/part-time coaching position available. GIRLS COMPETITIVE TEAM lEVEl5-EliTE. BOYS COMPETITIVE TEAM CLASS VI-III. Salary and benefits negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Contact Scott Cusimano (girls coach), Donny Wood (boys coach) at 314-291-5436. Send resume to Team Central, 2675 Metro Blvd., Maryland Heights, MO 63043.
BOYS TEAM COACH: Now interviewing for qualified, enthusiastic, hardworking boys coach to help coordinate rapidly growing boys developmental and competitive program. We are a fast-growing gymnastics school and need another coach to toke on classes and team responsibilities. Prefer on experienced person with good spotting skills, we can assist with further training. Excellent coaching stoff in 11,000 sq. h.location in sunny Jacksonville, Flo.
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COACHES NEEDED: BOYS AND GIRLS TEAMS, lEVEL 5-9 at a progressive 6-year-old gym 10,000 sq. ft. facility. Must have positive coaching attitude. Great salary for qualified individual. Gym is located in central California. For information contact linda at 209-368-2637. MANAGER ASSISTANT PROGRAM DIRECTOR: We're looking for on individual to instruct/coach preschool through USGF girls level 6team. Optional Gymnastics (level 8-1 0) and choreogra-
phy experience a plus but not necessary. Must be able to manage people effectively. We believe strongly in a structured program developed around a positive learning atmosphere. Benefits compliment this salaried position. Great opportunity for career advancement. Other full-time and port-time positions available. Send resume or call collect:Allstar Gymnastics, 1355 Wilhelm Rood, Mundelein, Il60060. 708-367-7968 ask for Mike or Mary Ann. GYMNASTICS INSTRUCTOR. Co-ed summer camp. Beautiful White Mountains of New Hampshire. Run program for 130 girls, new gymnastics building and equipment. Must have experience. Friendly campers and stoff. Days off in Boston, Montreal, Moine Seacoast. June 18 to August 17. Camp Walt Whitman NE., PO Box 558, Armonk, NY 10504 or call 800-657-8282.
SEEKING EMPLOYMENT ludmila Bezejnaia is looking for a coaching position in rhythmic gymnastics. She was a member of the USSR Notional Team from 1973-1979. She was a champion of Uczaika and of the USSR. She's a world champion in group exercise in 1979. From 1990-1992 she worked in Yugoslavia as a coach. From 1993 until now she's working as a coach in Italy. She has a 14-year-old daughter. She can be reached in Italy at: Famiglia horis Costahzi, per ludmila Bezejnaia, via della Czoci 189, Fano 61032 Italia.
To place a classified ad: $75 every 90 words. Deadline: Mar/April-Jan 16; May/June-Mar 16. Send ad with payment to: USA Gymnastics, Classified Ads, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225 ADS SUBMITTED W/0 PAYMENT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
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FX 9250
PH
SR
V
PB
9575
9487
9662
9375
9562
9250
9200
9562
FX 9.175
V
PB
9.400
9637
8775
9400
1241
Alex~
9.675
9.425
9.550
9050
9.737
1201
Evguem JOUKOV
9.175
9.150
Dmllfi Va~lenKo
9.425
Nemov
PH
SR
9.225
9.487
9.437
9.650
9.462 8825
1231 1351
9325
9375
9025
8.900
1381
Alexei Voropaev
9.525
9350
9.587
9.712
9.425
5.575
1181
Evgem (haOOev
9.450
9.425
9.225
9.587
9.487
9.687
131
47.250
46.925
46.849
48.136
45.812
47.186
ZBZ.1S8
Dmllri Troush
TOial
171
9200
9400
9025
9537
9675
9650
9375
9837
9125
9275
9375
9375
181
UJlng
9225
9562
9375
9475
9.025
1221
9350
9775 9.425 46837
NAME
131 1211
HUNlJG Huadong
GUO Unyao
Dmllri KarbonenKo
9.512 9225
HUANG lJplng
FNIJ Hongbln
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AA RANK HB TEAM TOTAL
48149
9250
9025
9350
9.562
9200
46537
47.598
47100
1341 13LI
47.112
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FX 9.587
Maflnich
PH 9.200
SR
V
9.225
9.500
9.650
9650
9.575
9.475
9.737
PB 9.575
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9.275
8.900
PB
HB
(01 8825
IR 9.100 9537
V
8.950 9050
9.175 9175
9450 9350
8125 8450
9.075 8925
7.600 8.425
8.775
9075 9400
9200
7675 9450
9075 9.225
8.425 9.250
8700 9.100
9425 9100
9350 8.700
9200 9.350
9150 9050
9.300 9225
9.050 9125
8775 9175
9275 9075
9375 9175
9050 9100
9.475 9400
90CC 9050
8.600 8925
9375 7975
9.OCC 9.OCC
8.875 8.850
8900 8900
9 ZOO
9200 9.375
9250 9.050
9.075
FX
1331
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CalBJ Blyan
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NAME Vila~
Scherbo
Ivan Ivankay
PH 9375
SR
V
9.275
9.675
9.662
9.525
9.487
9.587
9.575
9.075
9.512
9375
9300
9300
9350
9.450
9.250
9350
9300
9.275
Vila~ Rudni~~
9350
9.175
9375
9.275
9.100
8.100
Ivan PavIosij
8.650 9350
9325
47.275
46.712
46.537
TOial
9.125 9.0Z5
PB 9.400
Andrei Kan
,AJexander 8elanavski
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FX 9.525
,AJexander Shoslak
PH
lei 9125
9.225
9300
9.075 8.425
47.187
46.612
46.650
AA RANK NAME
FX
Valeri Belenki
9.575
Uwe Billerbeck
9.000
JarH'eier Niklferow
PH 9400
SR
V
9.600
9325
PB 9.550
9.450
9375
9.150
9.050
9.150
HB TEAM TOTAL 9400 151
1371 9.612
1391
9.275
7.825
1301
Marius Taro
9300
9.150
9.600
Oliver Wallher
8350
9.250
9375
9300
9.250
9.537
1151
Andreas Wecker
9.587
8.800
9.725
9300
8.850
9325
1121
Mana Franke
9.075
8.850
9.600
9.175
9.200
9.175
1141
46.537
45.700
47.975
46.475
46.425
47.049
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9.250
FX
PH 9.275
SR
V
9.450
9.250
Daisuke Nishikawa
9.250
9.275
Masayukl Malsunaga
9.000
8.225
9325
Toshiharu Sala
9.200
9375
9.175
9.487
Takehika Ona
9.050
9350
9.250
Yashiakl Halakeda
9.075
9.525
9.025
9350 46.800
Masayashi Maeda Taral
45.825
9.225
PB 9.562
HB TEAM TOTAL 9375 191
9.275
9.250
1251
9325
9350
1291
8375
9325
1161
9350
9.150
9375
1131
8.575
9.275
9.150
9.200
1271
46325
46612
46.462
46.675
1401
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