Technique Magazine - January 2001 by USA Gymnastics

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USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colarossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; PUBLIC SEGOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHlETIC UNION: Mike Stanner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Jerry Jacquin; COllEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION·MEN: Francis Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COllEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRlS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Strawbridge; NATIONALASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Carole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHlETIC ASSOCIATION·MEN: Doug Von Everen; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Suson True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Butch Zunich; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworth; U.S. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENTGYMNASTICS CLUBS: Lance Crowley; U.s. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION-MEN: Fred Tural!; u.s. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION-WOMEN: Gory Anderson, Tony Gehman; U.S. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: More Yancey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Cosey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIONWOMEN: Marie Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIREGORS MEN: Mike Burns, Abie Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, Michelle larson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Kathy Ostberg; TRAMPOLINE: Sean Kempton, Marsha Weiss; ATHLETE DIREGORS: Chris Woller, choir; Vanesso Vander Pluym, vice choir and secretory; Dominick Minicucci, USOC Athlete Rep.; Jair lynch, Mihai Bagiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chari Knight Hunter, Amanda Borden, larissa Fontaine, Karl Heger, Chr~tie Hayes; A\SOCIATE DIREGORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kate Faber-Hickie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERATION, Howard Schwartz; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FEDERATION, Bonnie Davidson. CHANGE OF ADDRESS AND SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES: In order to ensure uninterrupted delivery of TECHNIQUE magazine, notice of change of address should be mode eight weeks in advance. For fa~est service, please endase your present moiling label. Direct all subl(riptian moil to TECHNIQUE Subscriptions, USA Gymnastics, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. POSTMASTER; Send address changes to TECHNIQUE c/o USA Gymnastics, 201 S. Capitol Avenue., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. TfCHNIQUE(lSSN 074B-5999) (USPS 016B72) ~ published monthly except bimonthly in Sept/Oct and Nov/De< by USA Gymnastics, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 South Copital Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 (phone: 317 -237-5050) orvis~ online @ •••. usa' gyonas tics. org Periodical postage paid at Indianapolis, IN 46204. Subscription prices: U.s.-525 per year; Canoda/ Mexico-548 per year; all other foreign countries-560 per year. If available, bock issue Single copies 54 plus postage/handling. All reasonable core will be token, but no responsibility can be assumed for unsolicited material; endose return postage. Copyright 1998 by USA Gymnastics and TECHNIQUE All rights reserved. Printed by Sport Graphics, Indianapolis, IN.

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President's Message ...... .. ..... .... ...... ... ... ... 4

Women's Program Update .. ..... ..... .... .... 25

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Men's Program Update .. ...... ....... .. ....... 31

MELPD Workshop Schedule ............ ...... 1 8

Hall of Fame ... ........ ...... ... .................... 32

KAT Workshop Schedule ........ ............. . 1 9

2000 Index for Technique Magazine, Volume 20 ...... .. ............ .. ................ .. .. 44

Classified ...... ................ .. .. .... ... ..... ..... .46 Event Schedu le ....... ....... ............ .. ..... ... 47 Safety Certification Schedu le ...... .... ...... 48

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FIG CONGRESS REPORT The International Gymnastics Federation Congress, which is held once every two years, took place in Marrakech, Morocco, Nov. 13-15. It is at this biannual meeting that important decisions are made that impact the sport worldwide. Once every four years elections take place and it was at this year's meetings that this occurred. The FIG Congress was especiaLLy historic this time around because it was the first time it was held on the African continent and it was the first time elections were not held in conjunction with the Olympic Games, thereby providing more gymnastics federation representatives opportunity to vote.

Italy's Bruno Grandi was reelected to his second term of office as President of the FIG . Bruno ran unopposed in the election. I'm proud to report that we had several USA representatives elected to FIG positions. Jackie Fie, fro m Jeffe rso n, Iowa, will serve her third term as the President of t he Women's Technical Committee on the FIG. Jackie will lead the technical committee in directing women's gymnastics worldwide. Jay Ashmore, from Plano, Texas, will serve his second term on the Executive Committee and wi ll help set policies of the FIG. George Beckstead, from Rancho Palos Verdes, Ca lif., will serve hi s second term on the Men's Technical Committee of the FIG and will assist in the direction of men's gymnastics worldwide. Pat Henderson, from Bloomington, Minn ., will serve her first term on the Trampoline and Tumbling Technical Committee of the FIG and, like Geo rge, will assist in the direction of trampoline and tumbling worldwide. Back row (left to right): Jay Ashmore, Alla Svirs ky, Ron Froehlich, Jacki e Fie, Bob Colarossi, Andrea Schmid Shapiro, George Beckstead, Becky Riti , Pierrette Jeanmonod, Ron Galimore Front Row (left to right): Tonya Case Patterson, Pat Henderson , Sandy Knapp

Tonya Case Patte rso n, from Sacramento, Ca lif., will serve on the Sport Acrobatics Technical Committee helping direct this new di scipline worldwide. This is the first time that elections were carried out for FIG Trampoline and Tumbling and Sports Acrobatics as they are now official disciplines of the FIG .

Ron Froehlich, from Birmingham , Ala ., was elected as FIG Auditor and will assist with the verification of the FIG accounts. Andrea Schmid-Shapiro elected to not stand for reelection to the Rhythmic Technical Committee, however, after 16 years of tireless service, she was awarded the designation of "Honorary Member"

of the FIG. Having these USA individuals in key positions with the FIG is very important to USA Gymnastics. It allows our voice to be heard and ensures that we have representation on each of these disciplines. ~. The USA proved very successful in the election of the majority of its candidates to the FIG and looks forward to a great quadrennium! President, USA Gynmastics

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ThiS is part two of a series titled "Gymnastics for Children with Special Needs." USA Gymnastics encourages aceptance of children with disabilities into gymnastics programs. There are certainly valuable benefits, such as those Mr. Hurwin describes in the following artie/e. However, in order to provide appropriate care, personnel who work with such children often require special needs training, and many special needs children can require one-on-one instruction.

Below is just one of many responses Gene received after his article "Gymnastics for Children with Special Needs" appeared in the August 2000 issue of Technique.

Dear Gene: I just finished your article in the August Technique magazine on children with Autism and our beloved sport of gymnastics. I was left speechless-it served as an affirmation for what my sister and I have been doing and" preaching" since the mid-eighties. We were teaching recreational gymnastics and movement education at our local YMCA and had several children with both physical and developmental disabilities attend our classes. With everything from Spina Bifeda to Downs Syndrome, we were able to be creative in adapting our class curriculum to assist these children in learning about themselves and the sport.

month later he was walking and soon running. Ayear later and Jason was jumping from everything he could find, walking on the backs of the couches, and galloping around the yard. He also found his love for music and can play tunes by ear on his keyboard.

We have had Jason in the gym from day one. He loves the trampoline, will do forward rolls and cartwheels on command, pullover to front support, skin-the-cat, vault, walk the high beam unassisted and jump off as high and as far as he can (not that Ilike that) . Ayear ago, we decided to start a class for children with Autism. We knew that the natural stimulation gymnastics movement creates would be useful in the development of a child's ability to learn. It also had already proven to be In 1994, my son was born, months later he was a way to develop communication and interaction with having severe seizures (Infantile Spasms), and had lost the child, a means of "breaking the ice." We have all of his "normal" skills such as rolling over, cooing, grown to almost more than we can handle in that class, smiling, sitting up, etc. Though Ihad never been and our small gym provides few exposed to Autism, something deep ~ choices in expansion. By offering the inside me knew that was where d"'?/. ~ class for free as a parent my life was heading. Icould " 0 . participation activity, and leading it not get anyone to listen to 'Q'lJ(j / ..:.~'.:. ourselves, we have been able to me, until finally one of his get the word out. in-home therapists responded to my inquiries and \ For years my sister and I have directed me to the Autism contemplated ways to run a Institute in San Diego. By two program for "special needs" years old Jason was diagnosed children and set up a training with severe Autism, and had a very center for Special Olympics poor prognosis (which I promptly gymnastics. It seems that by having ignored) . a special child myself, noticing a trend toward gymnastics activities being incorporated into therapy, Due to the natural way my sister and Ihave raised our and just having a sense that the time is right, we are other children, and the teaching methods we've about to dive into the world of rehabilitation and adopted through the years, Jason was "forced" into a Regional Center funded services. socially interactive world full of physical and mental stimulation. At two years old Jason was not crawling or I cannot fully express to you how much your article standing, his muscle tone was extremely flexible and went straight to my heart. Just knowing that we were he was struggling with extreme sensory defensiveness right all these years, and that I have been doing the (if there is such a term). right things for my son makes every struggle worth while. Thank you so much. I am looking forward to Jason's grandmother bought on activity seat that was your future articles, especially regarding funding. circular with a tray and attached toys that was rounded on the bottom so that it would rock, and a spinning I will be sharing your article with all our parents and seat. Jason would spin so fast that we were sure he with our local Regional Center counselors. Look for my would vomit. He found this to be comforting, and I son to compete Closs VII, even if I have to be on the knew that it was doing something very important for floor with him during his entire routine! But, overall, him. While I now know that spinning, swinging and look for him to do great things beyond what all the bouncing are very important for children with Autism, doctors claimed were possible. Jason has blossomed at the time it was a hunch. and developed into a remarkable child. Within two weeks of Jason's using this spinning toy, he began standing, crawling and finally walking. By one

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Without taking away the importance of other skills, I've fuund that the overall development of these skills have increased the success of the gymnast developing higher complex skills safer and at an increased rate. These seven skills include:

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I. Glide Kip 2. free Hip Circle to Handstand 1 Cast to Handstand ~. Tap Swings to Candle Position 5. 3/ 4Giant to Support/Ba(k Hip Circle 6. Giant . flyaway

This does not include one very important factor and that is the overall condition and strength of your gymnast. We all need to remember at times we ask a child to attempt a skill that her strength and conditioning can not safely handle. It is best to develop her strength and conditioning first and, through progressions, learn skills one step at a time. You will find, in the long run, your gymnast will learn quicker and safer. We as coaches should be physically tired after a bar training session . At the early stages of bar development the hands on approach is the quick way to learning bars. Let's go over the 7 core elements. Remember all drills are to be executed with perfect form!

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"L" Hang Hold

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' Note: Try having gymnasts walk from one end of the bar to the other in this position, then try hopping.

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"L" Hang Hold Pull Up to "V" Hold (repeat with Stoop in and out

From box straight arm straight body back hip circle (do not jump but lead with your toes). Repeat with increased speed in turnover.

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Glide Swing to Extension t Repeat with pushing bar away and landing back on box.

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From extended body position on box do pike ups. Repeat doing spotted kips off box. (Head should be in neutral position at all times shoulder angle should not break.)

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Repeat with increase of turnover and increase push to support before landing on box. Continue to free hip to handstand.

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Spotted glide swings through to support. Glide kips w ith and without a spot.

2) rR[[ ~IP CIRCl[ TO ~ANDSTAND 1. .

Lean over to support then back to squat on floor bar.

On floor back extension straight arm to hollow body push up position.

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Cast over drill. Repeat until you can cast to handstand and over. Can be done with or without spot.

Arch and hollow holds from a hang. Repeat snapping through each position. Note: Do not allow any piking in hips to create hollow.

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On floor learn body positions - tight arch.

Hollow using just upper 1/4 of body. Hollow comes from just the rib cage up. No piking.

From edge of box start in hollow body position, slide feet off dropping down then tight arch position keeping contact with feet on box during arch position. Snap to candle position then swing back to hollow body stand. Note: If you have an over head spotting rig, hang a foam block just within kicking range during candle position.

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From arch hang slow ly press to hollow body position.

5) 3/4GIANTTO BACK ~IP C1RCl[ Using floor bar and wedge mat. Lying flat on mat roll through candle position to hollow body push up position. (Do not open up through to handstand). Tap Swing to pull over. Concentrate on head position / straight arm / hollow body.

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I Repeat from small cast concentrating on hollow arch candle position over the bar and flicking wrists to top of bar quick enough to push to support so a back hip circle can be accomplished.

Continue floor bar drill going through handstand then dropping to hollow body push up position.

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With spot hold gymnast in hollow body support release allowing body to perform correct tap swing to 3/4 giant finishing in hollow body support.

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3 arch hollows to snap to candle and drop to skill Increase angle of support in the beginning phase and end : cushion. Body needs to stay tight throughout the phase. This can be done with or without a spot. : whole drill, toes pointed legs and feet together. Do not allow this skill to be executed incorrectly. This is a Continue until complete giant is done. foundation drill.

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Lying flat on resi pit of stacked boxes slowly pull to candle position and roll off mat holding candle position to stand.

With spot - From 2-3 tap swing snap to candle position then perform the rolling off stacked boxes position in air. Keeping arms over h ead. (You can u se a hanging foam block as a visual cue, showing where to kick and when to release the bar.) Repeat with cast working up to handstand. Repeat with giant building up to 2 giants. â&#x20AC;˘

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Coaching Awards Stacy Maloney of Swiss Turners in West Allis, Wis., has been chosen National Coach of the Year, and Cassie Rice of Gym Cats in Henderson, Nev., has been selected Developmental Coach of the Year by USA Gymnastics. Their names will be forwarded to the USOC to be honored at the USOC coaching recognition program scheduled in New York City, this January.

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BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING The USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Meeting took place Dec. 9-10 in Indpls., Ind. Below are a few of the highlights: ELections

The following individuals were elected to the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. ELECTED

POSITION

Chair .. .................. Ron Froehlich Vice Chair for Women ... .. .... . .. . Tom Koll Vice Chair for Trampoline . ... .. ... Paul Parilla Secretary ...... ... ........ Gary Anderson Treasurer .. . ........... ...... Bob Wood Public Sector Representative . ....... Bill Hybl ...... ................. and Bob Wood National Membership Directors: Women ......... Kelli Hill and Kathy Ostberg Men .......... Mike Burns and Abie Grossfeld Rhythmic . .. Andrea Schmid and Michelle Larson Trampoline and Tumbling . ...... Sean Kempton ... . ... . .. ........... and Marsha Weiss

Vote of Confidence

This motion was presented and approved by the Board of Directors: "At the December 9, 2000 Board of Directors meeting, the Board addressed th e rumors and innuendoes that were circulating throughout the gymnastics community regarding the President of USA Gymnastics. After thoroughly addressing and reviewing all of these iss ues, the Board feels it can continue to give a vote of confidence and its continued full support." President's Report

Bob Colarossi presented a look back at the year as well as a look to the future! Bob summarized some of the success USA Gymnastics has enjoyed over the past year including the largest net revenue in the history of our organization, the largest number of sponsors ever, the largest number of broadcast hours ever, plus ratings are up, and membership numbers are up, just to name a few. Sports Acro Merger

Budget

The Board of Directors approved to proceed with the due diligence phase of the Sports Acro merger in the year 2001.

The budget that was presented to the Board was approved for 2001.

The minutes will be posted on the website at www.usa-gymnastics.org once approved.

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Club Owners - Do You Have a Lonely Web Site? Internet web sites get lonely if they have no visitors. Since August, 2000 many of the free 1page web sites that USA Gymnastics provided to gymnastics clubs all across the country have been waiting patiently for their webmasters to visit. Have you visited your USA Gymnastics Club site yet? How do we find our club web site?

One of the most popular ways is to click on the Club Search on the USA Gymnastics home page www.usa-gymnastics.org. People can find a link to your USA Gymnastics club web site here. Clubs are listed alphabetically by city in each state. We already have an established web site for our club... Why would we need the USA Gymnastics Club site?

If you already have an established site that you keep updated regularly, people still need to be able to find it! This is the importance of having your club li sted on the USA Gymnastics Club Search and listing the address of your established club web site on the free USA Gymnastics site.

The USA Gymnastics Club Search ONLY LINKS TO USAGYMNASTICS WEB SITES. In order for people to find your other club site, you will need to put a link on your USA Gymnastics page to your established web site. OK, we get it... But, how do we add a link to our USA Gymnastics web page so that others can find our established site?

See the "How-To" section at right.

How to add a link on our USAG web page to our established other site This is really pretty easy!

2. You will be asked for your Username (your USAG Club Number with a 0 in the front of it) and your Password. Each club has already received a mailing with the club web site password. However, if you have misplaced this you can either call Member Services at 1-800-345-4719 or email the USA Gymnastics webmaster at webmaster@usa-gymnastics.org for this information.

Does it matter if our club is not a USA Gymnastics "Member Club?"

Yes it does! The free 1-page web site promotion for non-Member Clubs expires in January. At this time, the non-member club sites will be deleted from our server and the listing of these clubs on the USA Gymnastics Club Search will be removed. For information about how to become a USA Gymnastics Member Club so that you can keep the free website that was developed for you and stay included in the Club Search, see:

Using any browser, go to http://clubs.usag.org/login.html

NOTE: The person doing the email MUST be the dub owner using the owner's email address! Please include your dub number in your request for Club Password.

This will take you to the USA Gymnastics SiteBuilder Tool Here, you can click onlots of things to read and explore, but if you want action, clickon EDIT! This will put you backon your very own page but the word Edit will be in front of every section. Click on that Edit prompt in front of a part you wish to change, edit or add to. This takes you to an edit page that shows the current information for that section. Change or add what you wish. Do the same with other areas of the page. Then click on Done. You will see your page with all your changes in there.

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WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MINUTES October 27-28, 2000 Meeting was called to order by Chairman Cheryl Hamilton at 9:00 a.m.

ROLL CALL:

Sue Graff Linda Mulvihill Carole Bunge Linda Thorberg Char Christensen Cindy Sielski Myra Elfenbein Marian Dykes Audrey Schweyer Gary Anderson Kathy Kelly Carole Ide Sandy Thielz Absent: Jan Greenhawk

Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII Nat'! Elite Tech Chair Na t'l Elite Comm Chair SDWP NAWGJ NCAA Admin. Comm. Chair

II. BREVET COURSE Cheryl distributed the list of judges who were invited to the Brevet Courses to the RTCCs. The letters have been sent to all participants. Also distributed was a list of judges who are eligible to attend the National Course next summer.

III. ELITE PROGRAM REPORT

Competition Landing Mats

Gary Anderson reported on the activities of the Elite Program. Gary requested that each RTCC spend some individual time with him to discuss the specific issues existing in each region. Gary talked about financially supporting the elite athletes in the region. Gary explained the reasons for the changes in the elite calendar. Because of the new Code of Points, the National Elite Committee decided not to conduct an American Classic in February. Elite Regional Clinics will be conducted, shared between regions, at which any athletes not currently on the National Team are eligible to participate in a "verification" process in the attempt to be added to the National Team. This verification process will be identical to the process used at the National Team Training Camps. There will be changes for the National Testing Program that will be for thcoming from the National Elite Committee Meeting.

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IV. NATIONAL JUDGES' COURSE C. Hamilton informed the committee that the tentative date for the course is June 27 to July 1. The course site and dates will be confirmed before the end of the year.

NAWGJ REPORT - CAROLE IDE see Women's Update, page 22

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Excessive forward lean of the body upon board contact

from page 21

up to 0.30

2. Pre-flight phase

NAWGJ Symposium is July 12-15 in Newport Beach, California. The NAWGJ has a new web site (wwwnawgj.org). Carole informed the committee that there are 13 new State Judging Directors and a few new Regional Judging Directors. She has spoken to all the NAWGJ officers to let them know that all technical information should go through the RTC. She requested that the WTC inform her of any problems in this area.

VI. ACTIVE STATUS CONCERNS The committee recommends that JCI send to the USAG office a list of all judges who have not submitted/ completed their Active Status for 2000 by January 15, 2001. The office will then distribute this list to the State Chairman. Before removing any judge from a meet for not fulfilling their Active Status requirements, the State Chairman should check with the State Judging Director.

Failure to maintain a straight body position from board to mat stack Pike Arch

up to 0.50 up to 0.30

legs bent

up to 0.30

legs separated

up to 0.30

Foot form

up to 0.20

3. Support Phase

Failure to maintain a straight body position in support Pike Arch Arms bent legs bent legs separated Foot form Shoulder and Head alignment Contacting the mat stack with the hands aHer vertical -Contact is from lto 45 degrees past vertical -Contact is from 46 to 89 degrees past vertical Failure to (ontact mat with both hands (performing a front layout or touch with only one hand) Failure to place hands in the prescribed landing zone (beyond the tape line) Additional hand placements (taking steps on hands)

Recommendation that any of the following individuals who are also Level 10 or higher rated judges be exempt from filing an annual Active Status Card: National, Regional and State USAG Chairman; National, Regional or State NAWGJ Directors and a list of other individuals submitted by the Women's Technical Committee Chairman. Motion: C. Christensen Second: A. Schweyer PASSED

up to 0.50 up to 0.30 up to 1.00 up to 0.30 up to 0.30 up to 0.20 up to 0.50 up to 1.00 up to 0.50 0.55- 1.00 3.00 0.50 up to 0.30

4. Post-flight and Landing Phase

Failure to maintain a straight body position from support to back lying position Pike 0.50 Arch 0.30 legs bent up to 0.30 legs separated up to 0.30 Foot form up to 0.20 Failure to finishin a straight lying position on the back up to 1.00 Performs incorrect vault VOID

VII. JR. OLYMPIC COMPULSORY CONCERNS A.

General Faults and Penalties:

Recommendation to eliminate the deduction for "coach on the floor exercise mat" for Level 6 and below. However, if the coach assists (spots) the gymnast, the appropriate deduction for spotting will be applied. Effective immediately. Motion: C. Sielski Second: L. Mulvihill PASSED B.

5. General Deductions

Direction Assistance of the coach from board to mat stack (No deduction for coach standing between the board and the mat stack)

Compulsory Vault

Recommendation to adopt the following deductions for the new Level 4 Vault (Jump from the board to a Handstand on a stacked mat surface. Maintain a straight body position, and fall to a straight lying position on the back Start Value is 10.00.) Effective August 1, 2001. Clarification: Repulsion from the hands is not required. If there is repulsion, which results in the gymnast landing on feet first, she must return to a straight lying position on her back to receive no penalty. Two attempts are allowed with the best score to count.

up to 0.30 VOID

The JO Committee has requested that the WTC develop deductions for the following change in the Level S Va ult, effective August 1, 2001 : Handspring timer: Handspring off horse to land on mats stacked to horse height in a straight-lying position on the back. The WTC will work on this project and publish a new errata sheet for the JO Comp ulsory book at the end of the season. A new edition of the Compulsory book will also be available in early summer of 2001.

Compulsory Bars

See fO Committee minutes of October 2000. 1. Level 6 Bar Clarifica tion: If a gymnast executes a Giant circle to handstand (vertical) and then pulls in to touch the bar with the hips, a 1.00 deduction would be applied . All other angles prior to ten degrees of handstand (vertical) are acceptable.

Motion: S. Graff Second: C. Bunge PASSED

2. The JO Committee has requested tha t the WTC develop deductions for the following changes in the Compulsory Uneven bar exercises, effective August 1, 2001:

Run and Board contact:

Failure to accelerate during the run

up to 0.30

Failure to maintain horizontal running speed to the board

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Level 5 and 6 Counterswings: The first counterswing amplitude requirement has been reduced by 15° from the present requirement. The WTC will work on this project and publish a new errata sheet for the JO Compulsory book at the end of the season. A new edition of the Compulsory book will also be available in early summer of 2001. D.

Compulsory Balance Beam:

Clarification: Levels 4, 5 and 6 Balance Beam: Apply the general deduction of "up 0.20" for "degree of turn not exact (overturned)" if the gymnast overturns the handstand 1/4 (90°) turn dismount. E.

Compulsory Floor Exercise:

Clarification: Level 4 Floor Exercise: If the gymnast performs two straight leg leaps on the same leg, the deduction of 0.30 for reversal of a major element would be applied

VIII. OPTIONAL UNEVEN BARS Level 7 and 8: Recommendation to accept the following Jr. Olympic Committee proposal for Level 7 & 8 circling skills on Bars: That no penalty be applied for the performance of any B circling element that finishes in a handstand, with or without? (180°) turn (therefore becoming a C) at Level 7 or 8, effective immediately. (Example: Stalder circle to clear support = B, Stalder circle to Handstand = C)

ELEMENT CLARIFICATION AND EVALUATION

a. The WTC requested assistance from the J.O. Committee in regards to a better description of the straddle seat circle (A) and the stalder circle (B). The following description was provided: To receive credit for a "stalder circle (B), the feet must pass back over the bar while the hips are still above the level of the bar. In addition, the shoulder angle and the compressed stalder position must open. b.

New Elements

A list of new elements performed at the 1999 World Championships was printed in the April 2000 Technique, pages 42-44. If any the evaluations listed by FIG are already listed in the current JO Element Supplement, the JO value will be retained for this last season of the cycle. If any of the elements are not already in the JO Element Supplement, the FIG value will be awarded. The new FIG Code of Points for 2001-2004 will be in effect only for the Elite Program in the Winter/Spring of 2001. None of the new difficulty values will be used at the J.O. Program for the 2000-2001 season, even if the value has been increased. The J.O. Program will begin a new cycle with new rule changes and difficulty values, beginning August I, 2001.

XI. NCAA Sandy Thielz gave the report from the NCAA. The Regional sites are:

Motion: M. Dykes Second: C. Sielski PASSED Level 9 Bonus: Clarification: In order to give the +0.10 bonus for Special Connection if the two C elements do not have flight or turn, they must be different elements within the connection." Example: Cast handstand hop grip change (C), Front Giant (C), Front Giant (C), Front Giant ?(C), Award + 0.1 for Cast handstand hop grip change + Front Giant and + 0.1 for Front Giant + Front Giant ? Do not award any bonus for the combination of the two front giants. Note: Under the original principle of C+C (both elements with turn or flight), the elements may be the same or different.

IX. OPTIONAL BALANCE BEAM & FLOOR EXERCISE CLARIFICATIONS LEVEL 7: a. If a Level 7 gymnast uses a Handstand in the non-flight acro series and does not achieve vertical, apply the deduction of "up to 0.80" for failure to perform the requirement with a specific degree (angle) of amplitude (see the JO Technical Handbook, page 26, I.) A deduction of up to 0.20 for "failure to hold the handstand for 2 seconds" could also be applied.

North Central South Central Central Northeast Southeast

Utah Nebraska Alabama Michigan Florida

The list of judges for Regional and Nationals will not be announced until the coaches meeting prior to the competition. The vault table and any other rules that differ from Level 10 will be published in the January Technique and put on-line on the UASG Web site.

XII. WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE SYMPOSIUM A WTC symposium will be held after the Jr. Olympic competitive season. K. Kelly was requested to find a site on either the May 25-27 or June 1-3 weekend. A Level 10 Re-Certification Course will be given in conjunction with the Symposium, as well as the NAWGJ SympOSium in July. Additional Level 10 Re-certification courses may be added if necessary by request of the RTC to JCI.

Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m. Saturday, October 29th. Next meeting is scheduled in conjunction with the WTC Symposium in the spring of 2001. Approved by Robert 11. Cola rossi, President

b. If a Level 7 gymnast performs a split leap (pause), split leap (pause), wolf jump, credit would be given for an isolated leap as well as a gymnastics series (with a deduction for the pause - up to 0.4) Always compute to the benefit of the gymnast.

For the purpose of evaluating the direct connections on Level 7 beam and floor, a stop is defined as 2 seconds or more and a pause is anything shorter than 2 seconds.

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COLLEGIATE VAULT TABLE (Effective September 1, 2000) GROUP 1 HANDSPRINGS, YAMASHITAS & CARTWHEELS 1.101 1.102 1.104 1.105 1.106 1.202 1.205 1.206 1.207 Sl.210 1.302 1.306 1.307 1.402 1.406 C1.407 Sl.4lO Cl.411 1.502 1.503

Handspring Handspring Yamashita Yamashita 1/2 on Handspring Yamashita 1/2 on l / lon 1/ 1 on Handspring 1/2 on l / lon Handspring 1/2 on liz on l / lon l / lon Handspring Handspring

8.6 8.7 8.7 8.8 8.9 9.2 9.3 9.1 9.6 9.6 9.5 9.5 9.7 10.0 9.9 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0

1/2 turn 1/2 turn 1/2 off 1/ 1 1/1 1/1 Handspring 1/2 P /2 P /2 1/ 1 off (H/Y) 2/ 1 2/1 2 liz P /2 2/ 1 21/2 3/1

GROUP 2 CUERVOS & SALTOS FORWARD 2.301 2.302 2.303 2.402 2.403 2.404 2.405 2.406 2.501 2.502 2.507 2.508 2.509 2.510 2.511 2.512 2.513 2.514 2.515

Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring Handspring 1/ 1 on 1/ 1 on 1/1 on

9.8 9.9 9.9 10.0 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

Front Tuck Front Tuck 1/2 1/2 Back Tuck Front Tuck 1/ 1 1/2 off, Back w / 1/2 + Front Pike Front Pike 1/2 1/2 Back Pike Double Front Front Tuck 1 1/2 Front Layout Front Layout 1/2 1h, Back Layout Front Layout 1/1 Front Layout 1 1/2 Front Layout 2/1 Front Tuck Front Pike Front Layout

GROUP 3 TSUKAHARAS* & lL2 TURN ENTRY PHASE C3.101 3.201 3.303 3.305 S3.310 S3.311 S3.312

Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara Tsukahara

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9.9 10.0 10.0 9.9 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0 10.0

GROUP 4 ROUND路OFF ENTRY {YURCHENKO) C4.101 4.201 S4.210 S4.211 4.302 4.303 4.304 4.306 4.307 4.315 C4.316 C4.317 C4.318 S4.320 S4.321 S4.322 S4.323 4.402 4.404 4.407 4.408 4.409 4.410 4.411 4.415 S4.420 S4.421 4.501 4.502 4.503 4.504 4.505 4.511 4.512 4.513 4.514 4.515 4.516

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Timer Back Tuck 1/ 1 Twist off 1 1/2 Twist off Back Tuck 1/1 Back Pike Back Layout 1/2 off, Front Tuck 1/2 off, Front Pike 1/ 1 twist off 1 1/2 Twist off 2/ 1 Twist off 111 off Back Tuck 1/2 Back Pike 1/2 Back Layout 1/2 1 1/2 Twist off Back Tuck 1 1/2 Back Layout 1/ 1 1/2 off, Front Layout Front Tuck Front Tuck? 1/2 off, Back Tuck Front Pike Back Tuck 2/1 Twist off 2/1 Twist off Double Back Tuck Back Tuck 2/ 1 Double Back Pike Back Layout 1 1/2 Back Layout 2/1 Front Pike 1/2 1/2 off, Back Pike Front Layout Front Layout 1/2 Back Pike Back Layout

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#7.302 Free (aerial) walkover forward=D

The National Collegiate Women's Championships and all meets used to qualify will be conducted according to the FIG Women's Code of Points (modified rules), with the Junior Olympic (Level 10) modifications as of November 1, 2000. [Note: If the value of a skill GO) is raised after November 1, it will be effective immediately. ] All rules and guidelines for execution and compositional deductions as applied to the USAG-JO program (Level 10) will be used with the following collegiate modifications/ clarifications:

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#7.310 Flic flac with 1/4 twist (90°) to side handstand=D

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#8.305 Saito backward stretched with step-out=D

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#8.306 Gainer saito backward stretched out, also with leg change in flight=D

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#8.405 Saito backward stretched with legs together=E

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#9.408 Double saito backward dismount, tuck or pike = E

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Exceptions to Special Connection Rules for Acro Flight Series:

EQUIPMENT •

Bar height adapters may be used for regular season competitions. If adapters are used, the gymnast may place the springboard on 2 regulation size landing mats (up to 24 cm) to mount. 20 cm-2 cm mats is acceptable.

• +.10 bonus for any three element acro series with one salta (i.e., flic-flac, flic-flac, back salta tucked; flic-flac, flic-flac, layout step out).

• 1/2" plywood may be used under the springboard for mounting

• +.20 bonus for any three element acro series with two saUos. (i.e., flic-flac, lal/out stepout, lal/out sterout!

bars and beam. •

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• [Notes: This rule applies only to three-element acro series including mounts but not dismounts. Three-element dismount series and acro series without saUos will continue to use current fO connection bonus rules.]

If a gymnast has a broken / torn grip, she may repeat her routine as the last team competitor or after the AA competitor (specialist). If this does not allow for a sufficient amount of time to change grips or enough time to prepare, the gymnast will repeat the routine as soon as it is safe to do so, but should not exceed five minutes. Common sense and safety prevail.

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If a mat used on floor exercise exceeds the boundary lines, the mat must be clearly marked with tape or chalk to indicate the actual boundary lines. Failure to mark the mat will result in a .10 deduction taken off the average.

The maximum run distance for mounts on uneven bars and balance beam during championships competition is 27 1/2 ' . If more than 27 1/2' of matting exists, the maximum run distance must be marked.

All 1 1/4 saltos to prone landing will be valued one level higher than landing on feet.

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Open scoring is required and start values must be flashed. [Note: judges are to sit apart; all judges' scores will be flashed, simultaneously, with only the average raised.] The allowable score range between the two counting scores follows JO.

.30 deduction for competing out of order (taken from team score).

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Any flic flac to salta backward stretched, in a 2 aero flight element series will not receive special connection Bonus.

Reminder: Landing deductions are taken for lack of control and / or movement occurring prior to presenting to judges. (e.g., celebrating on the mat prior to presenting to judges, failing to show a controlled landing prior to presenting to judges) .

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WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL October 8, 2000 Meeting was called to order 6:00 p.m. by Gary Warren.

ROLL CALL

Jan Greenhawk Administrative Board Committee Cheryl Hamilton National Technical Committee Tom Koll National Junior Olympic Committee Gary Anderson National Elite Program Committee Roe Kreutzer International Elite Program Committee Larissa Fontaine Athlete Representative Jackie Fie International Technical Representative (non voting) Gary Warren USA Gymnastics Women's Program (non voting)

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INTERIM COMMITTEE CHAIR

Recommendation to accept Tom Koll as the Interim Women's Program Committee Chair. Motion: Roe Kreutzer Second: Jan Greenhawk PASSED

Recommendation that the following be established as the criteria for the Chair of the Women's Program Committee: Must be a current or former National Committee Chairman. Must be actively involved as a coach, judge and / or administrator in the Women's Program. Must be a current member in good standing of USA Gymnastics. Cannot be a current USA Gymnastics full-time employee. Motion: Jan Greenhawk Second: Tom Koll PASSED

ADDITION TO THE TIE BREAKING SYSTEM FOR THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE

Recommendation that in the event the Chairman of the Women's Program Committee is also currently a chair of another Program Committee and there is a tie in the voting, the WPC chair would relinquish hislher tie breaking vote to the President of USA Gymnastics. Motion: Cheryl Hamilton Second: Gary Anderson PASSED

NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP REPRESENTATIVES TO THE USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Recommendation that the statement in the Criteria for Nomination for the National Membership Representatives, "Men's and Women's Program Candidates: cannot currently be a member of any USA Gymnastics standing or special committee," be removed for the criteria. This would put the Women's Program in line with other Programs. Motion: Roe Kreutzer Second: Jan Greenhawk PASSED

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Recommendation that the Women's Program Committee support the candidacy of Tom Koll for the position of the Vice President for Women's Program to replace Joan Gnat. Motion: Jan Greenhawk Second: Roe Kreutzer PASSED The Committee expressed their gratitude to Joan for her work as Women's Program Committee Chair and Vice President of the Women's Program.

VII. INTERCONTINENTAL JUDGES COURSE The committee discussed the Brevet Judges who meet the criteria for participation at the Intercontinental Judges' Course. Jackie Fie had additional information from the Olympic Games and from the work that has been approved and is being considered by the FIG/WTC. A slate of five judges was considered. Conference Call adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

SECOND CONFERENCE CALL commenced on October 22 at 7:00 p.m.

III. CRITERIA FOR CHAIR OF THE WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE

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Bob Colarossi and Kathy Kelly joined the cal/. Gary Warren was not present. All other committee members were present at listed above. Tom Koll asked the committee to take final action on the selection of the judges to the FIG Intercontinental Judges' Course. After ample time to consider all the information and review pertinent documents, Tom felt that the committee could now make a well informed decision on this difficult issue. The major problem is that there are many viable candidates and only five slots allowed by the FIG. Also taken into consideration was the representation of our country in the present and for the future. Recommendation that the following names be submitted to participate in the 2000 Intercontinental Judges Course. Motion: Tom Koll Second: Jan Greenhawk PASSED Linda Mulvihill Audrey Schweyer Cheryl Hamilton Pat Panichas Muriel Grossfeld Names are to be submitted to the FIG by October 30. In the event that any of the above listed judges decline the invitation to participate, Marilyn Cross was named the alternate. Jackie Fie indicated that the FIG / WTC has invited Linda Chencinski to act as one of the Course Assistants. Pending the receipt of an official invitation for Linda and budgetary issues, the committee request that the office support this invitation. Call adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

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WOMEN'S JR. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE MEETING October 27, 2000 Meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. Central Time by Tom Koll, Chairman.

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Absent: Cheryl Jarrett Jan Greenhawk Amanda Borden

Motion: L. Goldsmith Second: T. Rand PASSED

See WTC minutes, October 2000.

Present: Neil Resnick Laurie Reid Don Houlton John Geddert Larry Goldsmith Mike Milchanowski Tim Rand Gary Anderson Connie Maloney

Recommendation to WTC to finalize the deductions for the Level 4 Jump to Handstand onto mat stack, using the list of preliminary deductions developed by the JO Committee.

Region 1 Region 2 Region 4 Region 5 Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Elite Committee Chairman JO Program Manager Region 3 (family emergency) WACC Athlete Rep

II. OLD BUSINESS Minutes of the last meeting were accepted as printed in the Technique.

III. COMPULSORY CHANGES FOR 2001·2002 A. VAULT Level 4: Recommendation to change the Level 4 Vault (effective August 1, 2001) from a choice of Squat Vault or Handspring Vault to: "Jump from the board to a Handstand on a stacked mat surface. Maintain a straight body position and fall to a straight lying position on the back." The start value will be 10.00. Clarification: Repulsion from the hands is not required . If there is repulsion which results in the gymnasts landing on the feet first, she must return to a straight lying position on her back to receive no penalty. Motion: L. Reid Second: M. Milchanowski PASSED

LevelS: Recommendation to change the Level 5 Vault (effective August 1, 2001) from a Handspring Vault to a "Handspring Timer, in which the gymnast performs a handspring entry preflight onto the horse to a vertical lift (block) with stretched body. A straight body position must be maintained throughout post-flight and the gymnast lands in a straight-lying position on the back. The start value will be 10.00. Motion: M. Milchanowski Second: N. Resnick PASSED - 4 in favor, 4 opposed (Regions 3, 4, 5 & 6) Tie broken by chairman that Equipment Specifications: Recommendation manufactured skill cushions and / or res i-pit (minimum of 5' wide by 10' long) must be stacked to horse height and touching the base of the horse. One additional 8-inch skill cushion is optional. Recommendation to WTC to develop the deductions for the LevelS Handspring Timer Vault. Motion: L. Goldsmith Second: T. Rand PASSED

B. COMPULSORY BARS Recommendation to change the Level 6 Cast and Clear hip angle requirement from 30° to 15° above horizontal, effective August 1, 2001. Motion: T. Rand Second: D. Houlton PASSED - 6 in favor, 2 opposed (Region 5 & 6) Recommendation to WTC to develop the deductions for insufficient amplitude of the Level 6 Casts to 15° and Clear hip circle to 15°.

Equipment Specifications: Recommendation that manufactured skill cushions and / or resi-pit (minimum of 5' wide by 10' long) must be stacked to a minimum of 32, 40, or 48 inches in height. An additional mat (minimum of 4 inches) must be placed on the floor behind the mat stack. A line of tape must be placed across the width of the landing surface at a distance of 32 inches from the front edge of the top skill cushion. The far edge of the tape must be placed at 32 inches.

Motion: L. Goldsmith Second: T. Rand PASSED Recommendation to adjust the amplitude expectations on the FIRST COUNTERSWING in both the LevelS and 6 routines. For Level 6, the first counterswing would be 15° below horizontal and the second one at horizontal; For LevelS, the see Women's Update, page 30

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first counters wing would be 30° below horizontal and the second one at 15° below horizontal.

LEVEL 7: Recommendation to make the following change to the Level 7 Bar requirements, effective August I, 2001: Change the event requirement of a minimum of 7 elements to a minimum of 8 elements.

Motion: N. Resnick Second: L. Reid PASSED unanimously Rationale: For safety reasons as well as for the development of good technique, the committee would like the counterswings to build in amplitude.

Motion: J. Geddert Second: N. Resnick PASSED (6 in favor, 1 opposed)

Recommendation to WTC to develop the deductions for insufficient amplitude of the first counterswing to 30° below horizontal) for LevelS. The first counterswing for Level 6 (to 15° below horizontal) will use the present Level 5 deductions.

LEVEL 7/8 Recommendation that any B circling element which finishes in handstand with or without 1/2 turn (therefore, becoming a C) be allowed at Level 7 and 8 without deduction. Effective immediately.

Motion: L. Goldsmith Second: T. Rand PASSED

Motion: M. Milchanowski Second: N. Resnick PASSED

C. COMPULSORY BEAM: Recommendation to make the following changes to the Compulsory beam routines, effective August I, 2001: Levels 5 & 6: Delete one leap, take three steps and perform one leap. Level 6: Delete Cartwheel, place the straight jump following the back walkover.

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Motion: D. Houlton; Second: M. Milchanowski DEFEATED (2 in favor,S opposed)

V. NEW FIG CODE & THE J.O. PROGRAM

Motion: J. Geddert Second: D. Houlton PASSED Correction of text: For the deletion of the leap, change the text to read: Step Left, Right, then take a long quick step ... and only perform one leap. For the Back walkover jump, use the same connection technique as performed using the cartwheel. Use the same landing and return to releve. After the releve, return to the original text. In regards to the text regarding the deletion of the cartwheel: The routine would change after #9 Squat turn-small jumps. Directly following the two jumps, change the text to read: Extend the legs to a releve stand, with heel of the right foot against the front of the Left foot.

The committee, in conjunction with the Technical Committee, developed the rules and requirements for Levels 8, 9 and 10 for the next quadrennium. The two committees also determined the value of the elements if it was determined to be in the best interest of the J.O. athletes to differ from the FIG value. The final listing of elements and an overview of the requirements will not be printed until the Intercontinental Judging Course takes place in mid-January in order to confirm there are no further changes from FIG.

VI. COMPULSORY PROGRAM FOR 2005 AND BEYOND Although the present exercises will be in effect through July 31, 2005, the committee began working on the selection of skills to be included in the 2005 exercises. Once the list is finalized, a survey will be developed for publication in Technique and the USAG website so that the Women's Professional Members have an opportunity to give the committee feedback.

Arms: Left arm lifts forward-upward to crown, right arm moves from high to crown.

Meeting adjourned at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 29th.

Return to the original text #11 Pivot turns. Start with the second paragraph .. .Execute a quick 1800 Pivot turn ...

Next JOPC meeting will be held in the spring of 2001, site and date to be determined.

IV. NEW OPTIONAL RULES

Approved by Robert V Colarossi, President November, 2000

The new FIG Code of Poi/lts for 2001-2004 will be in effect only for the Elite Program in the Winter/Spring of 2001. None of the new FIG difficulty values will be used at the J.O. Program for the 2000-2001 season, even if the value has been increased. The J.O. Program will begin a new cycle with new rule changes and difficulty values, beginning August I, 2001.

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Addendum: Meet directors: Please note that per the Judges' Compensation Package, mileage will be reimbursed at the current IRS rate. The IRS has just announced tha t the mileage rate will be 34 cents per mile, effective January 1, 2001 .

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MEN'S PROGRAM COMMlnEE CONFERENCE CALL October 5, 2000 Meeting called to order at 9:05 a.m. PST by Chair Marc Yancey I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Marc Yancey George Beckstead Steve Butcher Greg Corsiglia TIm Daggett Mark Williams Barry Weiner Chris Waller Mihai Bagiu Peter Kormann Ron Galirnore Dennis McIntyre

Chair MPC & Jr. Coaches Rep. FIG Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Elect (voice, no vote) Jr. Coaches Rep. Vice-Chair for Men Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Athlete's Rep Athlete's Rep. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Sr. Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote)

The chair welcomed Steve Butcher as the incoming Jr. Coaches Representative, replacing Greg Corsiglia after this call. Butcher was also introduced as the new secretary of the committee, replacing Mark Williams. This was also probably William's last call due to his term expiring. The chair commended both Greg Corsiglia and Mark Williams for all of their hard work and contributions over their term on the committee.

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An extended discussion ensued regarding which three gymnasts

: should fill the remaining positions. It was mentioned a number of times that rank order from Trials is not the most important factor. There were also arguments for and against gymnasts injured during the past year. Galirnore discussed selecting gymnasts that have an impact on the team in 2001 and that rank order is not the most important determining factor. He also mentioned that we must also consider the upcoming competitions in November. Motion to place Guard Young, Brett McClure and Mike Dutka on the Team. Motion: T. Daggett Second: M. Bagiu PASSED: 6 for, 2 opposed, 0 abstained.

It was requested that the minutes reflect that his decision was not based solely on rank order. Motion to place Young and McClure on the team for 1 year and Dutka for 6 months. Motion: B. Weiner Second: G. Corsiglia PASSED: 8 for, 0 opposed, 0 abstained.

III. UPCOMING COMPETITION SELECTION The November events were reviewed by Galirnore:

II. SELECTION OF THREE REMAINING SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM POSITIONS Yancey reviewed the selection process for the remanung 3 positions on the Senior National Team. The MPC would select two I-year athletes and one 6-month athlete. He reminded the committee that the Olympic Team and alternate, along with Yewki Tomita and Justin Toman were already on the Senior Team. Galirnore discussed the selection process, pointing out that the document may be providing an advantage to the lower ranked gymnasts from our Olympic Trials concerning the length of their term on the Senior Team. He also reminded everyone that there are four positions on the Senior Team available at the next Winter Cup. The committee's consensus was to stay with the exact wording of the approved document and not consider any other interpretation. Yancey read the selection document. Weiner said that we also have to consider the possibility of two gymnasts retiring by the Winter Cup. This could open more positions on the Senior Team. Galirnore and Kormann reviewed the rank order names of remaining gymnasts from the Olympic Trials. ---------------------j(

November 9-10, Pontiac International Team Championships in Syracuse: six men, 6-5-4, with China & Romania

November 11-12, Chunichi Cup in Japan: two men.

Both competitions would be conducted under the 1997-2000 Code

of Points. 1. Pontiac International Team Championships: The MPC unanimously decided that the top (non-Olympic Team) four seniors in rank order along with the two top juniors should be invited first to compete in this meet. The coach of the highestranking gymnast will be invited to be the head coach. The seniors are Jamie Natalie, Guard Young, Brett McClure, and Mike Dutka. The juniors are Todd Thornton and Justin Spring. Some conversation took place about the availability of Justin Toman (surgery) and Yewki Tomita (shoulder). No alternate was discussed at this time. 2. Chunichi Cup: The MPC decided to extend an invitation to Blaine Wilson and Paul Harnm. There was significant discussion about competition preparation during the Tour. The committee

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USA Gymnastics

HALL OF FAME

2002 Nomination Form and Information Questionnaire he former Helms Hall of Fame and USA Gymnastics have combined efforts into one National Hall of Fame for gymnastics. Individuals may be nominated for the consideration of the selection committee in any of three categories: athlete, coach, or contributor. The person submitting the name of the nominee for consideration should read the accompanying criteria and seek to obtain all pertinent information from the individual or the individual's family to accompany the nomination. Please submit a typed set of information for each person nominated, including the appropriate category for the nominee. Please use the format below for information as requested and include any additional information, articles, and pictures at the end of the requested information.

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ymnasts may be nominated as an individual or a team. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Aperiod of five years post competition • Has been an Olympic, Pan American, World University Games or World Championships team member • Has been a Notional Champion recognized by the Notional Governing Body (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has been a Notional Collegiate Champion Please continue the application with the following information: 1. Date of birth 2. If deceased, date of death and copy of obituary (if possible). Also, please list family name(s) and address(es). 3. Gymnastics club(s) or school(s) where athlete trained. Please include the number of years trained and the coach(es) with whom the athlete trained in each program. 4. Athlete's competitive history in chronological order (with dates and titles). Please include the follOWing items: • highlight the outstanding competitive accomplishments of individual • attach complete competitive records, if possible • include information such as national championships won, listing specific events and/or all-around • list international competitive records, listing any events or oll·around championships won • list any honors awarded to the athlete 5. Any additional information about this individual

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oaches may be nominated either as individuals or as members of a coaching partnership. In order to be considered, the following eligibility criteria is used as a guideline: • Has fiheen years experience as a coach • Has been consistently successful in Notional Collegiate Championships • Has coached one or more athletes who have been members of national teams (international, senior or junior) recognized by the NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) • Has coached National or Collegiate Champions • Has coached an NGB (AAU, USGF or USAG) recognized international team Please continue the application with the follOWing information: 1. Number of years in coaching 2. Coaching positions held (i.e., club(s), collegiate, organization, or school) and what years coached at these locations 3. Gymnasts and coaches (i.e., Olympians, national champions, conference champions, elites, outstanding coaches, etc.) developed by nominee 4. National Team coaching positions held by nominee (please include dates) 5. Additional information about the nominee's career in coaching (i.e., background as an athlete, honors, publications, contributions to the gymnastics field, records, etc.) 6. list of names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might add to the information you listed here on behalf of this nominee

Nominations for the Class of 2002 Hall of Fame must be completed and copies sent by June I, 2001, to both of the individuals listed at right. Nominations received after that date will not be considered.

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Has a minimum of twenty years of service Has served significantly on national committees Holds notional and "brevet" credentials as a judge frequently judging at national and international meets • Invented devises that advance the technical performance of gymnastics elements or promoted a safe gymnastics environment • Has written or contributed to significant gymnastics books, monograms, and articles • Has produced research advancing the sport Please continue the application with the following information: 1. list significant ways in which this nominee has contributed to the gymnastics field: • National committees (years and offices held) • Regional and state service (years and offices held) • Books or articles published • Development of significant ideas which have benefited the gymnastics community • Judging service and major assignments (Olympic, World Championships, international &/or national competitions) • Service to the gymnastics community (volunteer contributions not covered above) 2. Was this nominee a competitor in gymnastics? If so, list background, years and results. 3. Was this nominee a gymnastics coach? If so, list years and achievements. 4. list additional information (i.e., honors received, gymnastics recognition, etc.). 5. list names, addresses and telephone numbers (with area code) of additional persons who might add to the information listed here on behalf of the nominee. Kim Clayton USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

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POSITIONS OPEN FOR ApPOINTMENT To THE USA GYMNASTICS HALL O. FAME SELECTION COMMlnEE

embers of the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Selection Committee are appointed to four-year terms with possible renewal for only two consecutive terms. Mr. John Brinkworth, Chairman of the Awards and Recognition Committee on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors, announces three openings on the Hall of Fame Selection Committee. These terms wi ll run from 2001 through 2005.

The Hall of Fame Selection Committee is responsible for annually reviewing nominations and choosing eligible inductees into the USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame. Any Lifetime Achievement honor is also selected and the induction ceremony is planned by the committee. Current members of the Selection Committee include: Carolyn Bowers, Abie Grossfeld, Jay Ashmore, Barbara Tonry, Dick Aronson, Linda Chencinski and Fred Turoff. If you would be interested in serving on this committee, pleose send a letter of interest, including a copy of your resume with your gymnastics background/career, by MARCH 15, 2001, 10:

Kim Clayton, USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 317-237-5069 fax

ANNOUNCING THE USA GYMNASTICS LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Anew National Award has been proposed to and accepted by the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. It will be known as the USA Gymnastics lifetime Achievement Award. The Hall of Fame Committee wished to recognize individuals who have dedicated a lifetime of service to the sport of gymnastics in a meaningful manner. The intention is to seek out as well as request from the gymnastics community, information about individuals who have made a considerable impact upon our sport. This recognition will be presented either during the Ceremony of Honors or with the Hall of Fame Awards at the USA Gymnastics National Congress, whenever possible. Since the individuals selected for this award will be responsible for their own transportation and expenses to the National Congress to receive the award, the award may be presented at an appropriate function of regional or national prominence which is located closer to the home of the selected individual. There will be no minimum or maximum number of recipients and the award may not be given every year. Privileges for the recipients will be: • lifetime complimentary membership in USA Gymnastics • recognition in appropriate publications and ceremonies as a recipient of the USA Gymnastics lifetime Achievement Award • presentation of the award • complimentary admission to yearly U.S. Gymnastics Championships and competitions, including the World Team Trials, and the USA Gymnastics National Congress In order to be eligible for this award, the following minimum criteria must be mel: I. Minimum of 25 years dedicated to gymnastics 2. His/her service must stand out above the normal person who loves gymnastics and has a lifetime of appreciation or ordinary participation 3. This person(s) should have accomplished an involvement at the regional, national, and/or international levels in one or a combination of the follOWing: coaching, judging, volunteering, and promotion of the sport of gymnastics. It is not necessary to have been a competitor in gymnastics. He/ she may have been a competitor and have continued to enhance the sport in multiple ways. The Hall of Fame Committee has assumed the philosophy that the Hall of Fame will have an emphasis on the accomplished athlete. Coaches and contributors who are inducted will be limited to the few individuals with outstanding and special accomplishments at the very highest level of contribution or coaching. As we have received nominations and credentials for persons who have given a lifetime of meaningful dedication which has greatly influenced the sport of gymnastics through coaching, judging, volunteering, and promotion of the sport, it was felt that prominent national recognition should be possible through the introduction of the lifetime Achievement Award. Many have contributed to the growth and development which has helped gymnastics in its progress to where we stand today. The Hall of Fame Committee encourages members of the gymnastics community to give careful consideration for nominations and to communicate with nominees in order to provide the most complete credentials and information possible. Only completed nominations will be considered. The nominations which are submitted will be thoughtfully considered and possibly maintained in a credential notebook for future consideration. Additional information may be requested. Please use the Request for Nomination as your guideline for needed information. Please submit this information in typed form along with all name and address information as requested.

You should include as much information as possible using the following criteria. COACH-list locations and dates of where coached, level of athletes coached, names of outstanding athletes and major titles won. list coaching contributions through the establishment of regional or national workshops and clinics; as staff members of national level workshops, through presentations at national meetings; and by writing publications. list membership on major committees, describing the work involved. JUDGE-list the total number of years of judging. Include dates and the number of years at each judging rating held. list dates and major judging assignments. Include contributions made at state, regional, national and international levels in teaching, writing and publications, training camps for evaluation of athletes or education, and major committees served, including dates. VOLUNTEER & PROMOTER-list major volunteer efforts, giving dates and number of years of participation. list state, regional, and national offices held, number of years held, including the type of work accomplished. list any other promotional efforts or invented devises that advanced the technical performance of gymnastics, contributed to research, advanced the development of apparatus, or promoted a safe gymnastics environment. list research, articles or books published. You may, as the nominator, also provide a brief personal account of why you feel that the person who you are nominating is deserving of national recognition. If the nominee is a past competitor, list major accomplishments of the competitive career giving dates and specific levels of competition, including any titles won. Please send a copy of this nomination to each of the individuals below NO LATER THAN JUNE I, 200 I. Nominations received after that date will not be considered. Carolyn Bowers, Chairman of the Hall of Fame Committee 235 Willowood Bowling Green, OH 43402

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Members Present:

felt that this is an extremely high level competition with some of the best gymnasts from the Sydney Games attending from other countries. If Wilson and Hamm are unable to attend this competition, the MPC would have to decline the invitation.

IV. SYDNEY OLYMPIC OVERVIEW Olympic Coach Kormann first thanked Steve Butcher for doing an excellent job in handling the equipment and site logistics for the Olympic Camp in San Diego. He said that the camp itself was no problem. The athletes, however, did have a difficult time meeting the minimum workload at the start of the camp. Several arrived ''beat up" and others were sick. There was the same problem in 1996. Kormann felt that more time was needed between Trials and the camp. Kormann felt that the team did well in Sydney with just three missed routines in Prelims and four in the Team Finals. He discussed his strategy with the team and commended our judges for doing an excellent job. Kormann and assistant coach Weiner said that we would have had to be perfect to take the bronze from third place Russia. Kormann also mentioned perhaps the high expectations for the team were due in part to the fact that the media needed to hype the event for television by imposing very high expectations on the team in order to attract high viewer ratings early on in the Games. George Beckstead then gave a brief report on the competition and discussed work on the new Code. He also praised our judges for their great work at the Games. Kormann then gave a final statement before retiring from the sport. He discussed personal coach involvement at big events needing to be better defined, then mentioned some advantages and disadvantages of their involvement. Weiner added some comments and illustrated how the three neutral Olympic staff coaches came up with an unbiased line-up.

OTHER BUSINESS

Galimore again thanked Butcher for all of his work on the Olympic Team Camp. The Chair scheduled our next MPC meeting at the Senior Team Camp on December 7. Yancey announced that the Senior Athlete Representative election to replace Williams would be coming soon. He, again, thanked Williams and Corsiglia for their work on the committee.

Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. PST Submitted by Steve Butcher, Secretary, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

ROLL CALL

Marc Yancey George Beckstead Steve Butcher Tun Daggett Yoichi Tomita Barry Weiner Chris Waller Mihai Bagiu Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre

Chair MPC & Jr. Coaches Rep. FIG Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Vice-Chair for Men (absent) Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Athlete's Rep. (absent) Athlete's Rep. (absent) Sr. Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote)

The chair welcomed Yoichi Tomita to the committee as a Sr. Coaches Representative. Mr. Yancey also pointed out that we would not vote on any motions because of the lack of an athlete representative on the call.

II. INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS Pontiac International Team Championships in Syracuse, New York The following gymnasts have accepted invitations to participate in this competition: Jamie Natalie, Brett McClure, Mike Dutka, Guard Young, Todd Thornton and David Henderson. The coaches that accepted invitations to participate in rank order are Miles Avery and Mark Williams. There was discussion as to whether Kevin Mazeika should be added to the meet as a third coach since he now has three athletes in the competition. Note: David Henderson was moved from the Junior Pan American meet to this one in exchange for Justin Spring. The Jr. National Team coaches recommended this change because they felt that it would strengthen both teams significantly. It also would result in the top juniors having their personal coach at both competitions. It was made clear that head coach Miles Avery was in complete

favor of having Kevin Mazeika as part of the coaching team at the Pontiac meet. Galimore was also in favor of Mazeika being added to the meet as the third coach. He reminded the committee that the Men's Program may have to absorb the expense. The two original coaches will have their expenses come out of the Events Department budget. Chairman Yancey took a straw vote of the committee regarding the addition of the third coach. There were no objections from anyone on the committee. The vote was unanimous to add Mazeika. The following judges have been invited to judge the event: Abie Grossfeld, Tom Stevenson, Dean Schott, and Mark Williams. Ron Galimore is working on getting four neutral judges, foreign judges living within the USA. Both China and Romania have been asked to send two judges each. Beckstead requested that Galimore send him the names of the judges so he could conduct the draw for this competition. Galimore agreed.

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The following gymnasts have accepted invitations to participate in this competition: Justin Spring, Adam Pummer, D.J. Bucher, and Sho Nakamori. The coaches that have accepted invitations to participate are Carlos Vazquez and Joe Stallone. Galimore supports sending the following judges to this event: Steve Butcher and Bill Foster

III. COACHES' MEETING AT JR. NATIONAL TEAM CAMP Yancey informed the committee that he and Butcher had an informal meeting of their constituents at the October Jr. National Team Camp. These informal meetings are planned for all major junior events in order to open the lines of communications between the coaches and their representatives. The meeting was a great success in squelching many rumors that have circulated over the past year. It also served as an educative forum regarding the Texaco sponsorship.

IV. TEXACO SPONSORSHIP REVIEW Yancey reminded the committee that it was time to review the Texaco sponsorship. Galimore told the committee that USAG's proposal to Texaco for the 2001 budget was due. He was also excited that Texaco was once again interested in supporting the men's and national training center programs. The committee began to review how the money would be used. Galimore pointed out how important it would be to continue support to the Houston National Training Center program without giving Houston Gymnastics Academy an unfair advantage over other nearby programs. The committee reviewed a new draft document detailing the relationship between USAG, National Training Centers (NTC), and the host program. This is the first step in setting up some solid guidelines.

national team level. We need all these programs, as not everyone is suited for the NCAA or for training in a club situation. The NTC program opens the door for non-NCAA athletes, post NCAA athletes or those in a poor training environment to train without the money pressures of the past. There was further informative conversation regarding the sponsorship and distribution of Sponsor Enhancement dollars to non-NTC athletes. Yancey then reviewed the draft document line by line. Some wording was clarified and an addition was made. The addition, no junior age athlete may wear Texaco sponsor apparel except at senior level events in senior level sessions. The committee voted unanimously to adopt the draft. The committee also unanimously voted to endorse Galimore moving to the next stage of submitting a proposal to Texaco for use of their sponsor dollars. The final conversation was very positive regarding Texaco's support.

MEN'S PROGRAM BUDGET Galimore is preparing to meet with Bob Colarossi to work on the proposed budget. The key to this budget is achieving medals at international competitions. MPC members were requested to provide Galimore with any suggestions in writing as soon as possible. Galimore also reminded the committee that all USAG programs would be losing some financial support from the USOC based on our performance in Sydney and other marker events.

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Tomita mentioned that a majority of the senior coaches are concerned that the Texaco sponsorship money distribution may be giving an advantage to the NTC programs. Weiner also expressed his concern. Both Galimore and Mcintyre reminded the committee that because of the Texaco sponsorship, more funds are available in the grant and scholarship programs for our athletes and programs. Coaches need to be aware of these resources. They pointed out several items to show that the playing field is much more level than perceived. Butcher requested that a comparative document be produced that shows the advantages and benefits of a NTC vs. a club program with national team members. It would go a long way in clarifying things for the community. Yancey said that he would work with Galimore to get this accomplished. Athlete representative endorsement will be sought on that document in its completion. Mcintyre pointed out that the goal all along has been to create a support situation where athletes can make the decision on where to train based on what is best for their gymnastics and not because of money. Between athlete support, NCAA programs and the training centers, we now have that for our National Team Athletes. In addition, through the Grant Program, Foundation Scholarship Program, NCAA programs and the National Training Center programs, we are now moving to support athletes below the - - - - - -- - - - - - -- - - - - i(

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Meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m. PST Submitted btj Steve Butcher, Secretanj, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

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II. EVENTS CALENDAR Ron Galimore began the call by stating that Bob Colarossi has received a request from NBC to finalize dates for the following events: 2004 Olympic Trials: We know that the 2004 Olympic Games Opening Ceremonies will take place on August 13, We can work backwards from that date to select the best dates for our Trials, 111e MPC seems to be in agreement that we want a date approximately eight weeks prior to the Games for our Trials, 111e best two dates for us to receive live coverage on NBC are June 26-27 or July 3-4. The MPC prefers the earlier date that is seven weeks prior to the Games. Tim Daggett gave some information on how NBC operates, The MPC consensus was to request an even earlier date, at least eight weeks prior to the Games, 2002 American Cup: The scheduled date for this event is March 2. However, due to NBC's coverage of the closing of the Winter Olympics, it is recommended that we move the event to the weekend of March 23. USAG is wecking the international calendar for other conflicts .

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III. 2001 WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES SELECTION PROCEDURES • 9:25 a.m.- Fred Turoff joined the call representing the NCAA coaches proposal for the selection procedures to the 2001 World University Games. Fred Turoff reviewed the selection document converted from the original NCAA proposal to USOC format. Coaches Selection: Yoichi Tomita expressed his concern that the original document allowed no opportunity for club coaclles with eligible athletes to participate. There was conversation on how to revise this. Dennis Mcintyre spoke about the necessity of the NCAA athletes naming their personal coach after being named to the team. The MPC agreed that one coach from the NCAA, of the highest ranked athlete, would be placed on the coaching staff. The other coach would be selected by the MPC at the Qualifier to the 2001 US. Championships. That coach would be selected from among the personal coaches of the athletes selected to the team. The head coach would then be appointed by the MPc. Athlete Selection: The MPC felt that at least tvvo NCAA athletes should attend this competition. There was conversation about how the NCAA has taken on a great change by adopting the FIG rules and should be rewarded for this effort that could strengthen our overall program. The top two ranked all-around gymnasts from the 2001 NCAA Championships, that meet FISU's requirement for eligibility, will be named to the team. They must be US citizens. If the tvvo gymnasts decline the meet, the next tvvo available NCAA athletes would be offered their positions. The remaining three gymnasts would be selected by the MPC at the 2001 Qualifier to the US. Championships. The NCAA coach assigned to the World University Games will also be apart of the selection committee with a voice and no vote. The MPC was reminded that NCAA athletes could also be selected at the USA Qualifier. • 9:55 a.m. - Mihai Bagiu had to leave the call. The alternate to the World University Games would also be selected by theMPc. Galimore said that the next MPC conference call would be on Tuesday, November 7, at 12:00 EST. Fred Turoff would again be invited to give final input from the NCAA coaches on these selection procedures. The MPC will also discuss the proposed budget and narrow down 4-6 candidates for the national membership election to the board of directors. The MPC has received 10 names to be considered for the slate. • 10:00 a.m. - Fred Turoff got off the call.

be reviewed more carefully. Beckstead also mentioned that the new Code should be available later this month. Then there were some questions whether we could send an additional judge to the Intercontinental Course. The FIG has put out some varied information about the number of judges permitted. Galirnore will contact the FIG as to whether we can send a third judge.

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There was a conference call of the followi.ng people to discuss this item just a few days ago. On that call were Galimore, George Beckstead, Yancey, Butch Zunicll, Jon Culbertson, Dave Juszczyk, John Scheer, and Harry Bjerke. The conversation centered on the role of our NAL's and TA's in the next quadrennium. The judges' activity vita was also discussed. It was pointed out that the NGJA leadership has requested larger representation of judges at the US. Championship level. Tomita said that the senior coaches felt that tlu'ee judges per panel were too few for our top national selection meets.

Meeting adjourned at 10:45 tl.m. Pacific Time. Submitted by Steve Butcher, Secretary, USA Gymntlstics Men's Program Committee.

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL November 8, 2000 Meeting called to order at 10:05 a.m. PST by Chair Marc Yancey.

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Marc Yancey George Beckstead Steve Butcher Tim Daggett Yoichi Tomita Barry Weiner Chris Waller Mihai Bagiu Ron Galimore Dennis McIntyre

Chair MPC & Jr. Coaches Rep. FIG Rep. (absent - attending FIG Congress) Jr. Coaches Rep. Vice-Chair for Men (absent) Sr. Coaches Rep. Sr. Coaches Rep. Athlete's Rep . Athlete's Rep. (absent) Sr. Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote) Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote)

Butch Zunich, NGJA President, was invited on this call. Ron Galimore announced that he was just handed the final version of the new FIG Code of Points.

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Galimore requested input from the MPC regarding the Men' Program budget and what they saw as a priority. Weiner requested that we do what we need to do without taking fW1ds from the athlete.

Yancey read the corrections to the procedures from the last call. McIntyre had several wording suggestions. First, "In the event that either of the two NCAA gymnasts does not compete as a member of the World University Games team, they would be replaced by the next ranked gymnast from the 2001 NCAA Championships that is a U.S. citizen."

• 10:05 a.m.- Barry Weiner got off the call. Galimore pointed out that this year's budget would take on a different look than previous years as we try to get expenses in line with our projected income. The proposed budget will go to the Board of Directors in December for final approval.

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MEN'S UPDATE, from page 38 added, "In the event that one of the selected athletes does not compete as a member of the World University Games team, he will be replaced by an athlete selected by the selection committee of the MPC in consultation with the coach selected from the 2001 NCAA Championships." Also added, "The coach selected by the selection committee at the qualifier will be selected from the personal coaches of all of the athletes selected to the World University Games." The segment regarding training camps was deleted from the document. This is not typically part of selection procedures. Dennis McIntyre will send the final copy of the selection procedures to Turoff for review. Then it will be sent to Galimore and Colarossi for approval. USOC approval may also be necessary. Motion to accept the selection procedures Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Barry Weiner. PASSED: Committee voted unanimously to accept the selection procedures. Fred Turoff left the call at 10:30 a.m. Pacific Time.

III. 2001 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE QUALIFYING PROCEDURES All qualifiers in the Senior Division of the 1998, 1999, and 2000 US. Championships are invited to participate in the 2001 Winter Cup Challenge. All Junior Division qualifiers to the 2000 US. Championships, along with the top 15 Jr. Elite 1 and top 15 Jr. Elite 2 gymnasts from the all-around finals of the 2000 Junior Olympic National Championships, are invited to participate in the 2001 Winter Cup Challenge. Also, all 2000 Winter Cup all-around finalists are invited to participate in the 2001 Winter Cup Challenge. Approved specialists may also use videotape submission in order to qualify. Approved petitions will also be permitted. The office will handle these. The meet is designed to be inclusive, not exclusive. Motion to accept the qualifying procedures Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Chris Waller. PASSED: Committee voted unanimously to accept the qualifying procedures.

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The Men's National Qualifier to the US. Championships will be held on June 30, five weeks before the US. Championships. Dennis McIntyre will add this date to the World University Games document.

MEN'S POSITION OPENINGS AT USA GYMNASTICS

Ron Galimore reviewed the three men's position openings available at USA Gymnastics. They are Senior National Team Coordinator, Junior National Team Coordinator, and Men's Program Manager. The Men's Program Manager position has been divided into two positions, Junior National Team

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Coordinator and Men's Program Manager, to better reflect the workload and responsibilities of the men's program. More details regarding these job descriptions will be available online. There will be a November 27 application deadline. Galimore is open to the idea that the two coordinators may not reside in Indianapolis. The MPC did endorse the continued position of the Senior National Team Coordinator. Marc Yancey reviewed the job description for this position. Yoichi Tomita requested a one-week delay in approving this job description. He wants to get some input from the senior coaches first. Questions were asked regarding the selection of individuals to fill these three open positions. Ron Galimore said he would accept input from the MPC and others regarding potential applicants, particularly for the Senior National Team Coordinator. He also stated the final decision would be both his and Colarossi's due to the fact that this is a paid staff position. Next Conference Call is scheduled for Monday, November 20 at 8:00 a.m. Pacific.

VI. NOMINATIONS BOARD OF DIRECTOR5-MEN'S MEMBERSHIP The MPC narrowed the nomination field to four candidates. These candidates will be placed on the ballot for the men's program membership to elect two final individuals to the Board of Directors. The four nominated individuals were Bill Foster, Jim Hisey, Abie Grossfeld, and Mike Burns. Committee action to approve these names was unanimous.

VII. MEN'S PROGRAM BUDGET Ron Galimore reviewed suggested revisions for the men's 2001 proposed budget. He also discussed how many revisions would have to be made in order to have expenses come in line with projected income.

VIII. NEW BUSINESS Yoichi Tomita requested that the NGJA receive a member on the MPc. He said a voice, no vote role would probably be best. Tomita stated that this could help to improve relations with the judging community and provide even greater input. Ron Galimore stated that the NGJA president is always invited on the calls, but requested more rationale of this request. Several pros and cons were discussed. It will be discussed on the next call.

Meeting adjourned at 11:55 a.m. Pacific Time. Submitted by Steve Butcher, Secretanj, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

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II. SENIOR NATIONAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR POSITION In an effort to provide everyone with an opportunity to apply for this position, Galimore requested that the MPC re-confirm this job description as quickly as possible in order to post it on USA Gymnastics' web site. TIme is a factor at this point. Galimore also has to consider the salary of a new Jr. National Team Coordinator position in the 2001 budget. Galimore wants all men's program staff positions filled by the end of the year. Yoichi Tomita thanked the committee for their patience in giving him time to poll the coaches regarding the job description of the Sr. National Team Coordinator. Yoichi has requested the following items to be added to the job description: 1.

It is a priority that the National Team Coordinator visit the programs of all Sr. National Team Members once a year. Galimore is concerned about the budget and how this will affect it. It will be approximately eight visits based on the current make-up of our Sr. National Team. The committee agreed that, as much as was possible would be done considering budget limitations to make this happen.

Attend all MPC meetings and conference calls. Voice/no vote on MPC suggestion. Galimore agreed, but said this does not need to be in the job description. The MPC wants the person in this position to be a part of the committee. Yancey reminded the committee that when the position was originally created, it was given a place on the MPC with voice, no vote and would, by rule, automatically continue. Yancey asked that this be formally inserted in the minutes so this would be clear. The committee agreed that the Sr. National Team Coordinator position would be an MPC member with voice, no vote. Team Leader at major competitions. Galimore disagreed. He explained that this was a USOC position and that this position only exists at USOC events. There is not a team leader at the World Championships. Tomita requested that this person attend World Championships and Olympic Games to assist the men's team. Establish and maintain open lines of communication with all athletes and coaches of the Senior National Team. This will replace bullet point #2 in the job description.

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carefully consider the impact this would have. The committee also wanted to be sure of the number of Team positions that might become available due to current Team members retiring.

Galimore will ask all applicants if they would like to keep their candidacy confidential. Motion: That both senior coach representatives, an athlete representative (Bagiu), MPD and MPC Chair be placed on the subcommittee to review the applicants for the Sr. National Team Coordinator and make a recommendation to the MPD with the following timeline: December 1: application deadline December 4: conference call - Men's Program Director with sub-committee Announcement of this position could be as early as the Senior National Team Camp Motion: S. Butcher Second: M. Bagiu PASSED: - Unanimous Interim camp director for next Senior National Team Camp is needed. Tomita recommended that Ron Brant coordinate next Senior National Team Camp. Ron Galimore informed the committee that he had already asked Brant to coordinate the camp plan with the coaches. Yoichi will assist him. The committee endorsed this.

Yoichi Tomita brought up the fact that both of these gymnasts ranked higher than the other gymnasts that will be carried on the team for one year. The wording of the original document prevented the MPC from selecting these higher ranked gymnasts without the community having the chance to offer input. The committee agreed that there was time to gain input and it was now appropriate to consider changes to the document.

Dennis McInttJre joined the call at 12:10 a.m. McIntyre endorsed putting off a decision on this subject, in order for the committee to think through the impact of possible changes and to speak with the athletes and coaching community. Yancey recommended that our next conference call be held on Friday Dec. I, at 12:00 p.m. EST. The committee unanimously agreed that more time was needed prior to making this decision.

Mihai Bagiu left the call at 12:12 p.m.

IV. NGJA REPRESENTATIVE ON MPC Voice/no vote requested. Tomita originally introduced and endorsed this proposal stating several reasons why this person should be on the committee.

12: 15 a.m. - George Beckstead joined the call. Beckstead spoke in favor

III. PETITIONS TO NATIONAL TEAM 1. From coach Kurt Golder for gymnast Justin Toman recovering from knee surgery, will not go to Winter Cup. 2. From coach Yoichi Tomita for gymnast Yewki Tomita will be recovering from shoulder surgery will not go to Winter Cup.

Both gymnasts would otherwise be off the team at Winter Cup and lose their funding. Galimore suggested that we wait until the December meeting to discuss this so that the committee could have more time to

of the NGJA president being on the calls, but questioned whether he would need to be involved in all MPC communications.

Beckstead and Galimore expressed concerns regarding the NGJA's limited involvement of the FIG-MTC member in NGJA Board and judging selection nommations. Zunich explained that the FIG representative is on the NGJA governing board and they plan to involve him in NGJA busmess even more m the future.

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Yancey offered further rationale in favor of the NGJA position and endorsed an NGJA member on the calls with voice, no vote. He also spoke to the need and advantage of the FIG-MTC member being more involved with the NGJA Board.

Second: Butcher PASSED: unanimously.

VI. INTERCONTINENTAL COURSE: 3RD JUDGE SELECTION

Motion: A representative selected by the NGJA would be added as a member of the MPc. Motion: Yoichi Tomita Second: Steve Butcher PASSED.

A 3rd judge may attend the FIG course. This third judge would just be an observer. He cannot receive a brevet at this course, or be considered for the FIG TA pool.

Committee members were concerned about Beckstead having a greater role in the NGJA and discussed ways this could be enhanced to the benefit of the entire community.

The administrative tasks and necessary skills needed for communication with the community and the process of how to finalize the 3rd judge were discussed.

Recommendation: The MPC recommends that George Beckstead continue to serve on the NGJA governing board (voice/no vote) and be placed as a voting member on the NGJA Technical Committee. Motion: Steve Butcher Second: Barry Weiner PASSED: unanimously.

Motion: Recommend to executive committee to send Butch Zunich to the Prague Intercontinental Judges Course for Men. Motion: Tomita Second: Butcher PASSED: unanimously.

Zunich will communicate the committee's concerns and recommendations to the NGJA governing board.

Steve Butcher questioned the foreign athlete sanction fee for athletes participating in USAG competitions. Galimore touched on a few details regarding this. Yancey explained that the community was very displeased with this new policy and the extreme expense. He and Butcher commented that this would effectively elimmate the possibility for competitions with neighboring countries, especially Mexico, Canada and Central America. This would not be in the best mterest of fostermg relationships with these countries and providing, especially our juniors, with the chance to compete with juniors from other countries. Galimore was asked by the chair to speak with Bob Colarossi and Kathy Feldmann regarding this issue and the committee's concerns.

Zunich was welcomed to the committee by the chair.

SKILL INTERPRETATIONS

Zunich gave some recommendations on process and timelines. All skills that need to be evaluated need to go to Dave Juszczyk. A committee of coaches and judges could come up with an ll1Ul1ediate value. Beckstead can, at the same time, get the FIGMTC to give an evaluation. Galin10re offered a suggestion regarding the composition of this committee. The committee felt good about having the MPD, FIGMTC member, senior coaches' representative, NGJA member, and the Sr. National Team Coordinator. Zunich recommended the NGJA National Technical Vice President, currently Dave Juszczyk for the position. Beckstead said that skill interpretations would be done in Prague at the Intercontinental Course. The Elite Coaches Association would select the senior coach representative. McIntyre recommended the Elite Coaches Association president select an interim person until the next meeting of the USECA at Winter Cup. George Beckstead reminded everyone that any U.S. committee interpretations are all interim and subject to change by the FIGMTC. Motion: The MPC accept the following committee to do interim USA interpretations on skill and sequence evaluations until final FIG evaluation is completed. The committee will consist of the MPD, the FIG-MTC member, the NGJA National Technical VicePresident, the Sr. National Team Coordinator, and a Sr. Coach selected by the USECA. Motion: Yancey -------------------1(

Originally the MPC selected Harry Bjerke, Jim Hartung, and alternate John Roethlisberger.

VII. NEW BUSINESS

Galimore spoke about a conversation he had with Jon Culbertson concerning the Junior NAL's. The result of their conversation was a recommendation that these individuals stay in their positions for one more year and transition new NAL's in-between J.O. Nationals and Future Stars National Championships m the following year. Their term would still run for two years in the future, endmg after their final report of J,O. Nationals. This change would give the new Jr. NAL's the opportunity to work with the Junior National Coaching Staff prior to the start of the next competitive season. There was a long discussion regardmg the selection of the new Senior NAL's. Tomita requested a three-person committee to pick the NAL's. Those committee members could be the MPD, a senior coaches' representative, & FIG-MTC member. This topic will be taken up at the next meeting. Butch Zunich reminded the committee that the NGJA still would like to make the recommendations. The committee agreed that this was desirable as a part of the process to be considered at the next meting

Meeting adjoumed: 2:00 p.m. EST Submitted by Steve Butcher, Secretanj, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

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ADMINISTRATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS/ MISCEllANEOUS 1999 Index for Technique. #1 , p. 44-45. Anention Past Olympians. #3, 29. Call for Nominations Nationa Membership Representatives to the Board of Directors. #10, p. 31 . Colarossi, Bob. President's Messoge. #1, p. 4-6. Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #2, p. 4. Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #3, p. 4. Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #4, p. 4. Colarossi, Bob. President's Message. #6, p. 4. Colorossi, Bob, President's Message. #8, p. 4. Colorossi, Bob, President's Message. #9, p. 4. Dovis, Rod. Post Olympic Tour in the Planning Stages. #7, p.4. Did You Notice. # 1, p. 20. Did You Notice. #5, p. 28. Did You Notice. #7, p. 15. Feldmann, Kathy. USA Gymnastics Message. #10, p. 4. Fun Pages as Class Handouts. #3, p. 30-31. Holcomb, David . The Proposed Bylaws Restructure. #5, p. 4-5 and 30-3l. Holiday Office Hours. #9, p. 22. Holiday Office Hours. #10, p. 28. Ideas that Work in the Gym. #1 , p. 39. Ideas that Work in the Gym. #2, p. 36. Lener to the Editor. #4, p. 20. Notice to Membership. # 1, p. 39. Notice to Membership. #5, p. 13. Notice to Membership. # 10, p. 34. Report of the Bylaws Comminee. #3, p. 32-37. Spotlight-Gary Anderson. #4, p. 17 and 31. Spotlight-Gymnastics Can Be For Everyone. # 10, p. 42. Sprague, Betsy. Making the Best Use of Time and Space in the Gym . #9, p. 20-2l. Spotlight-Cirque du Soleil. #9, p. 25. Spotlight-Special Competition. #7, p. 12. Statement of Ownership. #10, p. 26. USOC/ AAC Opening. #7, p. 17. Walton, Bill. The Value of a Coach. #8, p. 6-7.

BUSINESS Burgdorf, Tom . Preparing Your Business for the Olympic Surge. #6, p. 5-6. Ford, Chuck. How to InAate Your Profits Without Even Trying. #1, p. 7-9. Health Care Choices. #2, p. 12-13. O'Connor, Patrick. Why Buy Insurance? #2, p. 14-15. Peszek, Luan . Phone System Improves Your Busi ness. #5, p. 10-1l. Sikora, Randy. Gym Marketing for Dummies. #5, p. 16-18. When Obstacles Get You Down. #2, p. 23.

COllEGIATE 2000 NCAA Women's Gymnastics. #1, p. 42-43.

CONGRESS Call for Presenters. #2, p. 31. Call for Presenters. #9, p. 32. Congress Dance Party. #9, p. 10-11 . National Congress, #9, p. 12-13. National Congress Information. #1, p. 17. National Congress Information. #2, p. 24-26. National Congress Information. #3, p. 21-26. National Congress Information. #4, p. 21-26. National Congress Information. #5, p. 21-26. National Congress Information. #6, p. 21-28. National Congress Information. #7, p. 21-28. National Congress Information. #8, p. 20-29. Thanks to all Congress Exhibitors. #9, p. 36-39.

EVENT SCHEDULE Broadcast Schedule. #8, p. 46.

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Membersh ip Appl ication Form. #3, p. 27. Membership Application Form. #4, p. 27. Membership Application Form. #5, p. 27. Membership Application Form. #6, p. 29. Membership Application Form. #7, p. 29. Membership Application Form. #8, p. 34. Membership Application Form. #9, p. 30. National Gymnastics Day. #1 , p. 20. National Gymnastics Day. #3, p. 18-19. National Gymnastics Day. #4, p. 18-19. National Gymnastics Day. #6, p. 17-19. National Gymnastics Day. #7, p. 34-35. National Gymnastics Day. #8, p. 42. National Gymnastics Day. #9, p. 16. National Gymnastics Day. # 10, p. 8-11. Thanks to Industry Members. #10, p. 29-30. Your Club Now Has a Website. #9, p. 8 and 26.

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Anention Men's Program-Rules and Policies Online. #4, p.30. Anention Men's Program-Position Announcement. #8 , p.42. Anention Men's Program-Position Announcement. #9, p.22. Crumley, Kelly. Still Rings Handstand Development. # 1, p. 16-18. Junior Olympic Men's Academic All American Awards Announcement. #2, p. 36. Men's Coaches Workshop. #4, p. 36. Men's Junior Olympic Program Comminee. #10, p. 34-35. Men's Program Coaches Referral Service. #5, p. 28. Men's Program Comminee Meeting. #1 , p. 25. Men's Program Commiffee Meeting. #1 . P. 36-38. Men's Program Commiffee Meeting. #2, p. 45. Men's Program Commiffee Meeting. #4, p. 37. Men's Program Commiffee Meeting. #5, p. 35-37. Men's Program Comminee Meeting. #8, p. 39-40. Men's Program Comminee Meeting, #9, p. 34-35. Men's Program Update. #10, p. 36-39. Men's Selection Procedures 2000 Olympic Games. #1 , p.26. Minusa, Harumi. How We Must Develop the Sport of Gymnastics for the Future. #8, p. 16-19 and 38. Scheer, John. Floor Exercise Symbols in the 2001 Code. #10, p. 14-16.

HAll OF FAME Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. #4, p. 29. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. #5, p. 29. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. #6, p. 30. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. #7, p. 30. Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony and Dinner. #8, p. 30. Hall of Fame Nomination Form. #1 , p. 22-23. Hall of Fame Nomination Form. #10, p. 20-21. Hall of Fame Lifetime Achievement Award. #2, p. 28. Positions Open for Appointment - Hall of Fame Selection Comminee. #3, p. 29. Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KATI Congratulations 1999 KAT Certified Teachers. #2, p. 4244. Curry, Lisa M. Effective Teaching through High Expectation and Class Management. #4, p. 12-14. KAT Workshop Schedule, #1, p. 19. KAT Workshop Schedule. #2, p. 42. KAT Workshop Schedule. #3, p. 30. KAT Workshop Schedule. #4, p. 35. KAT Workshop Schedule. #5, p. 33. KAT Workshop Schedule. #6, p. 12. KAT Workshop Schedule. #8, p. 41. KAT Workshop Schedule. #9, p. 17. KAT Workshop Schedule. # 10, p. 17. Lutska, Brant. Halloween Week. #9, p. 14-15. MELPD Workshop Schedule. # 10, p. 17. New KAT Continuing Education in 2000. #6, P 12 Stork, Steve. Deconstruction: The Process of Breaking Down Skills for Whole-Part Instruction. #6, p. 8-11.

MEMBER SERVICES Invitational Listing. #9, p. 27-28. Invitational Listing. # 10, p. 24-25. Member Club Benefits Continue to Increase. #5, p. 14. Member Club Invitational Listing. #2, p. 29-30. Member Service Update. #2, p. 20. Member Service Update. #3, p. 5. Member Service Update. #4, p. 16. Member Service Update. #5, p. 32. Member Service Update. #6, p. 32. Member Service Update. #7, p. 45. Member Service Update. #8, p. 43. Member Service Update. #10, p. 18. Membership Application Form. #1, p. 24. Membership Application Form. #2, p. 21.

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POSITION AVAILABLE COACHES NEEDED. Eastern Notional Academy is looking for coaches in Pompton Plains and Paramus, NJ. We are looking for directors for Preschool and General program, Team coaches qualified in all levels of development. ENA is in a perfect locotion for any lifestyle, we are located centrally between the Metropolitan New York area and the Pennsylvania Poconno Mountains. First Air/Safety Certification a plus or must be obtained within 6 months of employment. Salary is commensurate upon qualifications and experience. Contact Rich at 973-835-1665, fox resume to 973-835-6225, or E-mail usatENA@ENAGYM.COM. Enstem Notional Academy, 210 West Parkway, Untl #8, Pompton ~ains, NJ 07 444. 1fTTP'j /WNWENAGYM.COM INSTRuaORS/ COACHES. Paragon Gymnastics of Norwood (Bergen County), NJ is looking for Instructors and Coaches, PIT-FIT Weekdays/weekends/evenings. Requirements: Positive attitude, responsible, reliable, love of children. Positions available for pre-school through intermediate level instruction. Competitive Team Coach Levels 5-10, Company sponsored certifications (Safety, CPR, First Air) Full benefits/paid vocation & sick days, company matched retirement plan. Will train. Salary commensurate with experience, NEW facility, state-of-the-art, approx. 11,000 sq. ft, Locoted in the NY/NJ Metropolitan area, easily accessible from all major highways. Contact Dot: 201 -767-6921 orfax resume to 201-7676693 or e-mail:susan@paragongym.com. 49 Walnut Street, Suite 4, Norwood, NJ 07648. www.paragongym.com. IMMEDIATE OPENING-Connecticut wonts you! Full time Asst. Gymnastic Coach/ Instructor. Great salary & benefits. PreSchool, recreation classes, and team Level 4-8. Strong spotting background a must. Mole coaches please apply. Contact-Solly Silverstein (203)226-8981 ext. 118. Email: silvers@westportymca.org GYMNASTICS COACH/INSTRUaOR. Gymnastics Learning Center has port or full time positions available for its Preschool, Recreational and Team Programs. Safety certification, experience and references required. Must be professional, energetic and seek great working environment. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Call or send resume to: Gymnastics Learning Center, 574 Lake Street, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 (508)792-1551, Fox: (508)799-9459.

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An enthUSiastic person to develop gymnasts to and through the Team Levels. 2) Director of Recreational & Tot Program. To co-ordinate & design programs & rotations, and to teach classes. 3) Office Manager. To efficiently run and operate the office. Must be organized, able to prioritize and have friendly phone skills. Pembroke is just 20 minutes to Boston & Cope Cod. Send Resume: Gymnastics Plus, Inc., 300 Oak Street, Ste. 300. Pembroke, MA 02359. Attn: Sandy or call (781)826-1 550.

assistant coaches to help oversee our classes, teams and recreational expanded programs. We provide gymnastics and cheerleading programs, which needs enthusiastic coaches who work well with children of all ages at Southern Elite Gymnastics Academy. Training available for qualified candidates. Salmy based on experience. For more information on our facility, see our web page at southernelitegymnastics.com. To apply, contact Philip and Wendy Adams at 770-643-2015.

COACHES NEEDED. Full-time Level 4, 5, and Recreational Closs Coach needed. Minimum salary $25K with benefits. Also, full-time Optional Level Coach needed. Salary commensurate with experience. Send resume or fox to, Barry Neff, Capitol Gymnastics, 10400 Premier Court, Burke, Va. 22015. Phone (703)724-4072 or Fox (703)723-8099.

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GYMNASTICS FACILITY MANAGER. Large Midwest gymnastics school seeks management oriented individual to oversee one of our two locations. Established in 1973 we currently have two locations and over 1200 students. Very stable business with experienced stoff in place. Great opportunity for customer service oriented individual who accepts responsibility. Excellent teaching skills and references required. Managerial experience helpful but not essential for the right individual. Competitive coaching possible if applicant desires. Contact Jill Schlott at 319-331-1820; FAX 319-338-0187: e-mail JIM SCHLOTI@PRODIGY.NET GYMNASTICS' INSTRUaOR & COMPULSORY /OPTIONAL COACHES. C.S. Gymnastics, well established North Jersey Club, seeking Experienced USAG coach levels 4-8, and recreational coaches. Located off interstate 80; 9,000 sq. ft. enjoyable and efficient environment. Coaches should be career minded, highly motivated, and demonstrate a fun, positive approach to teaching all ages. Recreational instructors should be experienced in basic spotting, or willing to be trained and meet minimum safety certifications. Salary for full or port time positions, commensurate with experience qualifications. Positions available January 2001 . Send resume to C.S. Gymnastics, 4 Gold Mine Rd., Flanders, NJ 07836; or contact Cheryl 973-347-2771.

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memorized invoices. Keeps trock of payments, automatic late fees, waitlists, tuition proroting, closs switching and dropping, trial classes, makeups, Pro-Shop and events scheduling. At your fingertips are closs rosters and attendance sheets, closs openings, instructor schedules / attendance, invoices/statements, moiling labels. Password protected managerial revenues reports sorted by revenue types. Easy to learn, intuitive, user friendly. Contact: MassData Database Systems. Phone: (617)923-9977. URL: www.massdata.com. Email: info@massdata.com USED TRAMPOLINE EQUIPMENT: 2 Complete 6' x 12' Nissen Spaceboll Trampoline Units. 1 Complete Fiberglass Rod Tumbling Floor 6'4" x 100' in 4' sections. 1 Euro Trampoline 7' x 14' including Frome Pods, Roller Stands, Dove Ross Bed and Springs. 3 Panolite Folding Mots 6' x 12' x 1 1/2 ". Accessories: Trampoline Beds, Springs, Twisting Belts & Bungee Chords. Call Vern Dietrich (330)666-9231. Make an offer for what you wont. Owners of successful gym located in Clinton, Iowa need to relocate. Gym includes 8,400 sq. ft. building with two bedroom apt, all equipment, and a steady program ready to grow with the Olympic cycle. Current program ranges from pre-school to competitive team. A very supportive booster club and excellent port time stoff also exist. Lond, building, and equipment priced at 140K. Serious inquiries only to Allen at (319)659-1 432.

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HAVE FUN THIS SUMMER! Prestigious coed sleep-away camp in beautiful Western Massachusetts seeks skilled, caring, motivated college students & grads who love kids! Gymnastics coaches, Dance, Aerobics and Fitness Instructors needed! Join our dedicated team for a rewording and enjoyable summer. June 16-August 16. Competitive salariesttravelHoomtboard. Call Camp Taconic: 1-800-762-2820.

GYMNASTICS COACH NEEDED who is Willing to work with all levels, girls and boys, in a positive and supportive manner. Ideal applicant will be qualified to teach preschool and recreational classes, coach girls team, and be the boys team head coach. Full time and benefits available. Evergreen gymnastics is a well established program with approximately 750 students and 80 team girls ranging from levels 3-9. We are located in a beautiful mountain community 30 minutes from Denver. Please send resume to Evergreen Parks and Recreation District Gymnastics, PO Box 520, Evergreen, CO 80437 or fox to (303)674-1447.

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INSTRuaORS NEEDED PARTTIME/ FULL TIME IN THE ATLANTA AREA. We are looking for

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FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (W) Continental Judges Course (R) FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (TR/TU)

Arnhem, NED San Francisco, CA Bratislava, SVK

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Winter Classic (Sr. Invitational) & First World Age-Group Team Trials (TR/TU) FIG Continental Brevet Course (W) USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) USA Gymnastics Continental Brevet Course (W) Visa American Cup (M/W)

Indianapolis, IN las Vegas, NV Indianapolis, IN Orlando, Fl

Rhythmic Invitational (R) Rhythmic Challenge (R) Pontiac American Team Cup (M/W) First date for level 9/ 10 State Meets (W)

Colo. Springs, CO Colo. Springs, CO TBD Various Sites

NCAA National Championships (M) First World Championships Team Trials & 2nd World Age-Group Team Trials (TR/TU) NCAA Regionals (W) last date for level 9/ 10 State Meets (W) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W)

Columbus, OH Greensboro, NC

Primm, NV

MARCH 1-3 2-3 24-25 31-Apr.1

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NCAA National Championships (W) level 9/10 Regional Championships (W) last date for level 9 Regional Championships (W) NCAA Regianals (M) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W)

Various Sites Various Sites Univ. of California Davis, CA Athens, GA TBD TBD TBD TBD

MAY 3-6 4-6 12-13 19-20

J.O. National Championships (M) 2nd World Championships Team Trials & 3rd World Age-Group Team Trials (TR/TU) level 10 J.O. National Championships (W) level 9 East/West Championships (W)

Minneapolis, MN Wichita, KS Eugene, OR TBD

World Age-Group Games (TR/TU) U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ R) USA Gymnastics National Congress World Games (R/TR/TU) World University Games National Gymnastics Day Goodwill Games (M/W/ R/TR)

Odense, DEN Philadelphia, PA Philadelphia, PA Akita, JPN Seijing, CHN

Rhythmic World Championships - Individuals (R) Artistic World Championships (M/W) TOPs National Testing -West (W) TOPs National Testing - East (W) Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/W) Sr. National Team Training Camp (TR/TU)

Vienna. AUT Ghent, SEl TBD TSO TSD TSD

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Future Stars National Championships (M) Jr. National Team Training Camp (TR/TU)

TSD TSD

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TOPs National Training Camp (W)

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USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) American Classic & Challenge (W) Visa American Cup (M/W)

TSD TSD Orlando, Fl

(#1 of 2) level 10 State Meets (W) Pontiac American Team Cup (M/W) RhythmiC Challenge (R)

Various Sites Various Sites TSD TSD

NCAA Regionals (W) level 9/ 10 Regional Championships (W) level 10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (W) level 9 East/West Championships (W) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W)

Various Sites TSD TSD Tuscaloosa, Al TSD TSD TSD

J.O. National Championships (M) J.O. National Championships (W)

San Diego, CA TSD

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National Gym Fest & PAGU Invitational Gym Fest (GG)

TSD TSD TBD

U.S. Challenge (W) J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (R) level 9 Championships (R)

Sea World Orlando, Fl TSD TSD TSD

U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (W) RhythmiC Eastern/Western I (R) Rhythmic Eastern/Western II (R)

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J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (R) Jr. & Sr. Elite National Championships (TR/TU) levels 5-10 J.O. National Championships (TR/TU) level 9 Championships (R) National Gym Fest & PAGU Invitational Gym Fest (GG)

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U.S. National Championships Qualifier (M) Elite Regionals (W) American Sokol National Slet (GG)

Indianapolis, IN San Antonio, TX San Antonio, TX Chicago, Il Sea World Orlando, Fl T8D T8D Detroit, MI

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2001 SAFE'T V CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa·gymnastics.org LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED A BOOK OR ADMISSION TO THE (OURSE. Monday, (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard TIme) is the last day registrations will be accepted for courses being conducted the following weekend. Registrations received alter that time or on site will be charged an additional $25. Minimum age for Safety Certifi/ation is 16 years. 18 is minimum age for Professional Membership.

JANUARY 2001 21 Cincinnati, OH; 12-5 p.m.; me SS01212001 OH; 7900 E. Kemper Rd; Dire(tions: Dora Grant, 513-489-7575; Instructor: Steve S(hoenbae(hler 513-755·7162 21 Randolph, NJ; 9 a.m.-l p.m.; me PF01212001 NJ; Shields Gym of Morristown, 16 West Honover Ave; Dire(tions: Jennifer Filpow 973-895-5655; Instructor: Phil Fronk 856-786-3977 27 Columbia, MD; 2-6 p.m.; KA01272001 MD; Columbia Gymnastics; Instru(tor: Kristin Anderson 410-964-2053

FEBRUARY 2001 11 Hilliard, OH; 1-5 p.m.; me BF02112001 OH; Universal Gymnasts, Inc; Instructor: Bobbi Montanari-Farhnba(h 614-777 -9430

MARCH 2001 9 N. Myrtle Bea(h, SC; 6-10 p.m.; me KB0309200 1SC; Gymnasti(s & More; Dire(tions: Tommy or Louie Liguori 843-249-5867; Instructor: Kim Boyd 803-749-2484

Klaus 570-629-0244; Instru(tor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 23 Hilliard, OH; 12-4 p.m.; me BF06232001 OH; Universal Gymnasts, In(; Instru(tor: Bobbi Montanari-Fahrnba(h 614-777-9430

OCTOBER 2001 21 Hilliard, OH; 1-5 p.m.; me BF10212001OH; Universal Gymnasts, In(; Instru(tor: Bobbi Montanari-Farhnba(h 614-777-9430

24 East Greenwi(h, RI; 5-9 p.m.; me MF03242001 RI; Aim High Gymnastics; Dire(tions: Amy Nelson 401-886-7827; Instructor: Mike Franco 401-789-8096

JUNE 2001 16 Tampa, FL; 6-10 p.m.; me ML06162001FL; Lightening City Gymnasti(s In conjunction with FL USAG State Clinic; Instru(tor: Kristin Anderson, Marci Levine 305-861 -8753 16 Stroudsburg, PA; 1-5 p.m.; me PF06162001PA; International Gymnasti(s Camp; Dire(tions: Bruno

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