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Christa Engle USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE CHAIR: Ron Froehlirh; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Tim DoggeN; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Srhmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; SECRETARY: Gory Anderson; TREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMlillE: Jay Ashmore, Ron Froehlich. FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMlillE: Jorkie Re; FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMlillE: George Beckslead; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peler Vidmar, Susan True; ATHlETE DIREGORS: Chari Knighl·Hunler, John Roelhlisberger, Vanessa Vander Pluym, Karl Heger; USOC ATHLETE DIREGOR: Dominick Minicu"i.

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USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS CHAIR: Ron Froehlirh; PRESIDENT: Bob Colarossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Sondy Knopp, Mike Donahue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; PUBLIC SEGOR: Bill Hybl, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHlETIC UNION: Mike Slanner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: Jerry JO(quin; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION·MEN: Fronds Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COllEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRlS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Slrawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Carole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHlETIC ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Doug Von Everen; NATIONAL FEDERATION Of STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Bulrh Zunich; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkwo~h; u.s. ASSOCIATION Of INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS ClUBS: Lon" Crowley; U.S. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATION·MEN: Fred TuroH; U.s. ELITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON·WOMEN: David Holcumb, Tony Gehman; u.s. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marr Yancey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie OiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Casey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: Mane Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIREGORS MEN: Mike Burns, Abie Grossfeld; RHYTHMIC: Andrea Srhmid, Mirhelle Larson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Kolhy Oslberg; TIRAMPOllNE: Shoun Kemplon, Marsha Weiss; ATHLETE DIREGORS: Vanessa Vander Pluym, rhair; Larissa fonloine, vi" rhair; Joir Lynch, secrelory; Dominirk Minicurd, USOC Athlele Rep.; Mihoi Bogiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chan Knighl Hunler, Amanda Borden, Karl Heger, Chri~ie Hayes, John Roelhlisberger; A5S0CIATE DlREGORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Fober·Hirkie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS fEDERATION, Howard Srhwam; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS fEDERATION, Bonnie Davidson. CHANGE Of ADDRESS AND SUBSCRIPTION INQUIRIES: In order 10 ensure uninlerrupled delivery of TECIINIQUE magazine, noli" of rhange of address should be made eighl weeks in advanre. For foslesl service, please endose your presenl mailing label. Direct all subsuiplion moil 10 TE(IINIQUE Substriplions, USA Gymnaslirs, 201 S. Copilol Ave., Sle. 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. POSTMASTER; Send address rhonges 10 TECHNIQUE r/ o USA Gymna~irs, 201 S. Capilol Avenue., Suile 300, Indianapolis, IN 46225. Tf(IINIQUE(ISSN 074B·5999) (USPS 016B72) is published monlhly excepl in Sepl/ Oct and Nov/ D" by USA Gymnastirs, Pan Amenrcn Plaza, Suile 300, 201 Soulh Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 (phone: 317·237·5050) o"isit online @ •• v· us a· gyana st i cs . org Periodircl p~age paid a1 Indianapolis, IN 46204. Subsuiplion prires: U.5.-525 per year; Canada/ Mexiro-54B per year; all 01 her foreign (Qunlries--560 per year. If available, bark issue single ropies 54 plus pasloge/hondling. All reasonable rore will be loken, bUI no responsibility ron be assumed for unsolidled moleriol; endose relurn poslage. Copyrighl 199B by USA Gymno~irs and TE(IINIQUE. All righls reserved. Prinled by Spo~ Grophirs, Indianapolis, IN. bimonlh~

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

Women's Technical Symposium '''''''''''' 1 1

What's New? ...................................... 10

Women's High Performance Coaching Seminar ............. .............................. ... 23

MELPD Workshop Schedule .................. 24

UPDATE

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

KAT Workshop Schedule ..... .. .... ... .. .. .. .. 25

Women's Program Update .. ..... .. ........... 34

Classified ..................... ....... ... ...... ... ... .46

Men's Selection Procedures .................. 37

Event Schedule .................................... 47

Rhythmic Selection Procedures .............. 38

Safety Certification Schedule ..... .. ......... 48

Women's Selection Procedures .... .......... 42

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I hope many of you had the opportunity to watch the Visa American Cup live on NBC Sports, February 24th. It was a great competition with 14 of the 16 competitors being 2000 Olympians. It was a good preview of the changes made in the new Code of Points and the direction of gymnastics at the international level. Congratulations to Blaine Wilson and Sean Townsend for taking first and second all-around in the men's competition by a wide margin, and to Russian Elena Zamolodchikova who won the women's title. Zamolodchikova earned three medals at the 2000 Olympic Games-a gold on vault, a gold on floor and a silver in the team competition. Fourteen-year-old Kristal Uzelac finished third all-around in her debut event in senior international competition. Another big gymnastics competition took place in France, the 10th International France Telecom. With more than 40 male gymnasts competing, including World and Olympic medalists, Sean Townsend won a bronze medal on rings and a silver medal on parallel bars while Blaine Wilson placed in the top six on three events. We're preparing now for the Pontiac American Team Cup in Hawaii. This is a tri meet with the USA, China and Romania and will be televised on NBC Sports April 7 and 14. This is a very important competition as it is our first team competition in the new quadrennium. As I mentioned briefly in my last editorial in Technique, USA Gymnastics Member Clubs were asked to give input via a broadcast email questionnaire about what initiatives they would like to see incorporated into the Strategic Plan for USA Gymnastics. The three most mentioned items were:

National advertising campaign for the sport

Coaches education Customer service / satisfaction

In response to creating a national advertising campaign, we have appointed a working group of club owners from large and small clubs that are geographically distributed throughout the United States. This working group will make recommendations on how the Member Clubs can work together and partner with USA Gymnastics to create national awareness of gymnastics, particularly around heavy registration time periods. This initiative could greatly benefit our sport, ideally we would create a cooperative advertising pool, much like the Dairy Industry did with the "Got Milk?" Campaign. These dollars would be dedicated to advertising Member Clubs on a national level and help drive enrollment in Member Clubs across the u.s. I encourage and challenge all of you to think about ways that we can work together to accomplish this initiative. Please forward any comments or suggestions to Loree Galimore, the USA Gymnastics Club Services Manager, at club@usa-gymnastics.org. Working together we can make a difference and help our sport grow. The second suggestion involving coaches education is already in the planning phases. Although nothing is set in stone, there are plans to establish a USA Gymnastics professional certification program that would bridge the gap between program-sponsored educational opportunities and the more traditional safety and education programs. Ultimately we will create a linear progressive system in which designated programs and events would earn education credit at recognized colleges and universities. There would be four levels - I = Bronze, II = Silver, III = Gold and IV = Master of Sport. Do you have suggestions and / or comments? Contact Kathy Feldmann at kfeldmann@usa-gymnastics.org. In the area of increased customer service we are currently in discussion with a technology company to upgrade our telecommunications system. The new system will be user friendly, dynamic and will significantly raise the level of service to all of our members. It will be fully operational in time for the heavy member registration period this summer. Good luck to all of you as you prepare your athletes for their championship competitions this spring and please continue to forward your suggestions to the office on how we can better serve you.

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One of the most frustrating parts about coaching uneven bars is dealing with students who lack the strength to adequately perform what is demanded by the event, regardless of skillievel. A shortcoming of most inexperienced coaches is that the1J become impatient in the development of the necessary strength. The end product is usually poor technique, lack of success and, in turn, frustration on the part of the athlete and the coach.

Idle Time Stations

GLIDING: • Prone Leg Lifts-Lying flat on your back, hanging onto a stationary object (base of the bars) lift your legs until they touch your hands.

A key to getting qualihJ long term results is the ability of the coach to combine fun learning with disciplined physical preparation (possibly without the student even realizing that they are being physically prepared). It is futile to emphasize one end of the spectrum or the other. In other words, the coach that drives uneven bar conditioning "down the throats" of the athletes daily will certainly end up with unhappy, unmotivated gymnasts and most likely a very high attrition rate. Similarly, the coach who endlessly "plays" on bars will end up with unsuccessful, weak athletes who will undoubtedly struggle to be productive. The key is finding a combination that fits your program.

• Incline Leg Lifts-Lying on a "cheese mat" inclined downward, hanging onto a stationary object, lift your legs to your hands.

Another key to successful bars is "time management" i.e. getting the most out of your athletes in the allotted time. Since every gymnast is mysteriously drawn to the addictive chalking ritual, I suggest developing "IDLE TIME STATIONS" that limits their opportunities to meet at the chalk box. Coaches may also want to practice the following secret phrases used by the worlds top uneven bar technicians: a) "Get out of the chalk!" b) "Get on a bar" and c) "Get out of the chalk! !" I have found this to be my secret to successful uneven bar coaching

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• Hanging Leg Lifts-Either hanging from the uneven bars which allows a bit of swing or from a wall bar which eliminates the swinging and therefore makes the exercise more difficult. • Barrel Glides-Hang onto the low bar, place your feet on a barrel. Extend your body as if you were gliding using the barrel for support. • Tube or Rope Glides- Hang onto the bar, place your feet in a tube (surgical tubing, bicycle inner tube etc.) or rope. Practice gliding forward and backward.

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Tube or Rope Glides • Elevated Straight Body Holds-Lying on your back, place your feet up onto an elevated surface (spotting block), hold an extended body position for 30 seconds. Add time and weight (weight belt or weight plate on the stomach) to increase difficulty. • V-Holds-Hanging on the bar hold your feet to the bar for 30 seconds. Add time and / or weight (ankle weights) to increase difficulty.

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kIPPING: Stomach- See gliding drills Arms• Prone Straight Arm Pulls-Lying on your back with appropriate bar bell weight held over head, pull the weight to your thighs. Sets of 8-12.

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• Inclined Straight Arm Pulls-Lying on a "cheese mat" with your feet up at the high end and weight in hand. Pull the weight to your thighs. Sets of 8-12. • Inverted Straight Arm Pulls-Hanging from your knees on the bar (use a spotter to hold the legs), with weight in hand, pull the weight to the bar. Sets of 8-12. You can also do straight arm pulls with tubing.

• Kip Machine-Hang on the bar placing the feet in a tube or rope that is tied or hooked to the bar. Execute sets of straight arm kips standing up in the rope/ tube to assist with the action. This drill can also be done while sitting on the rope / tube to increase the difficulty and more closely resemble the kip.

• Wheel Pulls-Using a "wheelan a stick" get on your hands and knees, round your back, squeeze knees and butt, and place the hips in front of the knees. Extend the wheel forward while maintaining the desired hollow body shape. Pull the wheel back to the starting position using straight arms. Do not let the hips move from the initial starting position.

Wheel Pulls • Push Up Position Wheels-These are very difficult. Get into a hollow body push up position while hokling onto the wheel. With the assistance of a spotter (spotter stands straddling the gymnast and grabs the waist) extend the wheel forward as far as possible.

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There are many phases in the development of a proper cast. Physical preparation is key to success but all to often this is just limited to the arms. Arm strength is of little use if the athletes can not maintain and control her mid body. Fear is also an

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important aspect to consider in the ability to cast as some beginner gymnasts are simply afraid to lean forward over the bar or afraid to fall.

Core Body Conditioning• Arch or Hollow Rocking-Lying on your back in a hollow body shape or on your belly in a tight arch position, rock for 30 seconds. Increase time and or arm position to increase difficulty. Start with arms by the sides, then arms across the chest, then arms crossed behind the head and finally, arms straight over head. • Arch or Hollow Holds-Same as above except hold the position still. To increase difficulty add weight held across the chest and or ankle weights. • Horizontal Tube Extensions-Using a floor bar for your hands, place your feet in tubing tied to the spreader of the uneven bars. Obtain a push up position and extend the body forward, stressing the body shape and the forward leaning action.

Horizontal Tube Holds • Side Sit Ups/Holds/Rocks-As it is important to condition the sides as well as the front and back of the body. • Sit Ups/Up Hill Sit Ups-Hanging from a bar execute sets of 15-25 up hill sit ups. To increase difficulty change the position of the arms from a) by your sides b) across the chest c) behind the head d) behind the head with weight.

Arm Conditioning• Straight Arm Pulls with Weight-Stand with your back flat against the wall, bend your knees to insure the lower back stays pressed to the wall, pull an appropriate amount of weight straight over head using straight arms.

Horizontal Tube Extenstions • Horizontal Tube Holds-Same as above except hold the position with the shoulders well in front of the hands.

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• Straight Arm Tube Pulls-Lying flat on your back, pull tied off tubing from your thighs to an overhead position. Maintain a tight hollow shape throughout the pulling action. • Press Handstands-Various types including straddle, pike, from a stand, from the floor, against the wall etc. This drill represents the casting action of the arms and serves well to condition this movement. • Push Ups-Ranging from regular to handstand push ups and all angles in between. • Tucked Planche Holds-On a set of paralettes or men's Pbars, tuck the knees to the chest, lean the shoulders forward over the hands, and lift the hips to a position slightly higher than horizontal. Hold this position for 30 seconds to 1 minute. Add a weight belt to increase difficulty. This drill strengthens the shoulders and the ability to lean forward while casting.

Tucked Planche Holds • Planche Presses-With the assistance of a spotter, the body is lifted from a hollow body push up position to a handstand in an attempt to closely simulate the cast handstand. The gymnast maintains a tight hollow shape while "planching" the shoulders forward as the spotter assists them through the press. This is an excellent conditioning drill but is very "coach intensive."

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successfully lead the U.S. Team back to the medal podium," said Bob Colarossi, President of USA Gymnastics. "Martha's emphasis on technique and drive towards excellence is the push our program needs to be medal contenders."

Martha to head up National Team for USA Women through 2004 Olympic Games

Martha Karolyi, head coach of the gold medal winning 1996 Olympic Team, has been named National Team Coordinator for the U.S. women's program through 2004. Martha will be responsible for establishing the overall training program for the women's national team through the 2004 Olympic Games. She will be available as an advisor to the individual coaches of the national team athletes. Martha will direct the team's preparation for the 2001 and 2003 World Championships and the 2004 Olympic Games, and play an integral role in the final composition of each of the teams. "I am confident that Martha Karolyi will

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USA Gymnastics recently engaged in strategic planning for the organization through the 2004 Olympic Games. The goals established for the women's program include remaining among the top six ranked at the 2001 World Championships and contending for medals at the 2003 World Championships and 2004 Olympic Games. To accomplish these goals, national team training camps will be conducted throughout the years, uniting individual athletes, coaches and national staff as a team. "We have a lot of depth and promising young talent in this country," said Martha Karolyi. "By implementing our program goals at the beginning of the Olympic quadrennium, we have ample time to develop the young athletes into strong medal contenders." •

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ith prompting from Laprise Harris, I distributed a salary survey via the internet to gymnastics coaches on my email list. The purpose of the survey was to get an idea of the levels of pay that gymnastics coaches were making. The brief survey also asked the age, experience, area of coaching, and whether the coach was a head coach or assistant. For those coaches who reported their pay as an hourly wage, I converted the pay to an annual salary by multiplying the hourly wage by 40 hours per week and then by 50 weeks per year.

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significantly correlated with age (r = .58, P < .01) and experience (r = .66, P < .01). A statistically significant difference in income due to gender (t = -1.68, P = .87) was not observed. Average male income was $35,034 (SD = $18,735.7) versus average female income of $34,394 (SD = $13,062.1 ). There was a statistically significant difference between college and club coaches however (t = 3.94, P < .001). College coaches' average salary was $44,325 (SD = $17,777). Club coaches' average salary was $29,733 (SD = $13,198). The salaries of head coaches and assistant coaches were not statistically different (t = -0.707, P = .48). The average salary of assistant coaches was $32,974 (SD = $16,714), while the average salary of head coaches was $36,055 (SD = $16,152).

Seventy-six coaches responded to the survey. The respondents were evenly divided by gender: thirtysix males and thirtY-Six females. Four surveys did not Twentyindicate gender. six surveys (34.2%) were college coaches, while 45 surveys (59.2%) were completed by club coaches. Five surveys did not indicate the type of coaching. Nineteen surveys (25%) were completed by assistant coaches and 53 surveys (69.7%) were completed by head coaches. The demographic and descriptive data results for all coaches are shown in Table 1.

When analyses are confined to club coaches only, the results indicate significant correlations between salary and age (r = .49, P < .01) and experience (r = .70, P < .01). The difference in salary based on gender among club coaches did not reach statistical significance due to the high variability in salary. The average male club coach salary was $32,632 (SD = $15,006) while the average female salary was $26,640 (SD = $10,958). Comparison of head (ave = $31,133) and assistant (ave = $27,250) coaches revealed no statistically significant differences in salaries (p > .05).

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and age (r = .62, P < .01) and experience (r = .63, P < .01). No statistical difference was observed between genders. However, unlike club coaches, the female coaches earned more on average than the male coaches (male = $42,033, SD = $17,375) vs (female = $46,700, SD = $18,602). No statistical difference was observed between average annual salaries of head (ave = $44,941) and assistant coaches (ave = $42,786). The variability in salaries indicates a wide range of salaries for gymnastics coaches. The information gathered from this survey also indicates that

gymnastics coaches, on average, are making more than the last salary survey conducted ten years ago (1). The average age and experience of the surveyed coaches also appears to show that the population of gymnastics coaches is older and more mature. Finally, it is clear that college coaches make a higher average salary than club coaches.

RESOURCES 1. Sands, W. A., R. S. Crain, and K. M. Lee. Gymnastics coaching survey - 1989. Technique 10: 22-27,1990.

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USA Gymnastics National Congress is the premier learning opportunity in the U.S. Approximately 70 different lectures will be running in any time slot. Topics will be varied and cover all aspects of the gymnastics industry. Beginners, as well as seasoned veterans, will find lectures designed to increase their wealth of knowledge. Add to that the U.S. Championships, a huge dance pariYt and over 2,000 of your closest gymnastics friends and you will find out why most National Congress attendees return year after year.

WHAT A DEAL! • More than 120 Congress sessions to choose from. Bring your entire team of professionals and return with more information. Many professional seminars begin at $399. USA Gymnastics National Congress is a deal at just $205! • Congress Dance Party included: a $35 value. • Free Exhibit Hall admittance worth $5 per day. • Congress backpack filled with coupons, ideas and information, including the Congress Information Guide valued at over $50. • Learn from, interact with, and watch the best the U.S. has to offer. • Discount tickets for the 2001 U.S. National Championships.

UNDERSTANDING THE UNIQUE & SPECIALIZED NEEDS OF YOUR BUSINESS • Marketing & Managerial Sessions. • Staff Retention & Improvement Lectures. • Gymnastics Lectures: beginner to elite, all disciplines. • Plan on attending the Club Owners' Business Conference Add-On.

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More than 100 vendors in the Exhibit Hall. Your one-stop gymnastics shopping showcase. Congress specials, promotions & discounts Save $$$$$ on shipping.

IT'S WHERE YOU & YOUR STAFF BELONG • Improve all areas of your business in one exciting weekend.

• Beginner coaching & office management lecture series. • Member Clubs-Register your non-member class teachers as Instructor Members and bring them to Congress for a discounted price. Contact Loree Galimore. • Reward and educate your staff. • Spread out, attend a variety of lectures, and share a wealth of knowledge. • Professional Members & Member Clubs receive special prices on almost all Congress functions.

EXCITING LOCATION • Rich in history, one of America's oldest cities. • Plan your family vacation around Congress.

IF KNOWLEDGE IS POWER••• THEN NATIONAL CONGRESS IS ESSENTIAL • Learn the latest information concerning: Technique, Training, Rules, Policies, Marketing, Routines & Business. • Listen to, and interact with, the leaders of our industry in all areas. • Raise the level of safety awareness in your gym and across the USA.

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Wednesday ... s is Add-On Courses p-nd Se... inars 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m.... Certification Courses and Seminars 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.. .. Congress Registration Booths Open 1-4 p.m ........ . . Jr. Men's AA & Event Finals 7 p.m . . .... . ... . . U.S. Championships Sr. Men AA Prelims & Event Finals

Thursday -, 8/9 7 a.m.-5:30 p.m.. . . Congress Registration Booths Open 8:30 a.m. -4 p.m. . . . Congress Sessions 10:30-11 :30 a.m . . . . Exhibit Hall: Gym Club Owners Preview 11 :30 a.m.-4 p.m ... Exhibit Hall: Open To All Congress Participants 1-3:30 p.m .. . . . ... U.S. Championships Jr. Women AA Prelims & Event Finals 7 p.m .. . . . .. . .... U.S. Championships Sr. Women's AA Prelims & Event Finals

Fridp-y - S / 10 7 :30 a.m.-3:30 p.m .. Congress Registration Booths Open 8 a.m .-4 p.m.

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8:30 a.m.-4 p.m.... Congress Sessions 10 a.m. -1:30 p.m .. . U.S. Championships Rhythmic Jr. AA Competition 2 :45-6 : 15 p.m .... . .U.S. Championships Rhythmic Sr. AA Competition 7 p.m..... . .... .. U.S. Championships Men's AA Finals

Salurday- S l It 8 a.m. -3 p.m ... . .. .Congress Registration Booth Open 8 a.m.-2 p.m . .. .... Exhibit Hall Open 8 a.m.-4: 15 p.m . . . . Congress Sessions 1-3:30 p.m ... ... .. U.S. Championships Jr. Women AA Finals 2-4 p.m. .. .. .. ... U.S. Championships Rhythmic Jr. & Sr. Event Finals 6 p.m .. . . . .... ... U.S. Championships Sr. Women's AA Finals 9:30 p.m ... .. .. . .. Dance Party

USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS 2001 & U.S. NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS

• Registration at Marriott Begins Wednesday, August 8, 9:30 a.m.

• Pre-Congress Add-Ons at Marriott Wednesday, August 8 (Times subject to change)

(Additional fees, see Regish·ation) Safety Certification KAT Certification MELPD Certification General Gymnastics Seminar Club Owners Business Conference Member Club Website Training

8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1:00-5:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. 1:00-5:00 p.m. 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. 12:30-4:30 p.m. (By Invitation)

USA GYMNASTICS MEMBER CLUBS For USA Gymnastics Member Clubs that pre-register their staff as a group (who are USA Gymnastics professional or instructor members) by June I, 2001, the following group discount will apply:

• $205 for the first listed person on the Member Club Congress Registration Form. S180 each for the next listed staff members (up to five additional names) on the Member Club Congress Registration Form. Further discounts for 6-101 NOTE: Member Clubs will receive this special Member Club Congress Regish'ation Fonn on the Member Club website. It must be returned poshnarked no later than June I, 2001 to receive this special group rate.

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CONGRESS DANCE PARTY Included in Congress registration Marriott Hotel Saturday, August 11 • 9:30 p.m. CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL

RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES Individual USA Gymnastics Professional & Instructor Members

• $205 Pre-registration (postmarked by July 13, 2000) • $230 For on-site registration Non-Member Congress Registration

• $305 for Pre-registration (postmarked by July 13, 2000) $330 on-site registration NOTE: Use the Individual Congress Registration Form. No Individual pre-registration forms will be accepted after July 13, 2000. After this date, you must register on site.

Congress Attendees with special needs must notiftj USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 13 preregistration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with their Congress Pre-registration Form.

One of the highlights of the annual USA Gymnastics National Congress is the Exhibition Hall. This is where gymnastics industry suppliers and consultants display and sell their products and services. You will find the latest and greatest in gymnastics equipment, apparel and services! The Exhibit Hall will be open to all Congress participants Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Day passes to the exhibit hall for the general public will be available at the Congress Registration desk for $5.

NOTE: Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by their parent or guardian. USA GYMNASTICS POSITION ON CHILDREN (GUESTS) ATTENDING CONGRESS SESSIONS Alfendees should keep in mind that the Congress sessions are designed for adult gymnastics professionals who have paid 10 attend sessions in order 10 increase their professional skills and knowledge base. USA Gymnastics strongly discauroges attendance of children in any Congress sessions. Congress Hosts and Hostesses will monilor entrance 10 Congress sessions 10 those displaying appropriate credentials.

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PROGRAM COURSES General Gymnastics Seminar a Wed. August 8, 1-5 p.m.

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Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Workshop The Movement Education and Lesson Plan Development Workshop consists of five enlightening hours of preschool teacher education. This workshop is continuing education of the KAT Program. The overall emphasis of this workshop is to provide instructors with the necessary knOVviedge to develop preschool gymnastics lesson plans. emphasize developmentally appropriate practices. fundamental skill development. SKILL deconstruction and sample rotation actMties. This workshop is designed to help instructors meet the needs of the individual st udents and encourage adoption of lifelong physical activity!

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Media, PA

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ROLL CALL

PASSED: Unanimous

Members Present: Marc Yancey MPC Chair. & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead FIG Rep. Steve Butcher MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. Tim Daggett Vice-Chair. for Men Yoichi Tomita Sr. Coaches Rep. Barry Weiner Sr. Coaches Rep. (absent) Athlete Rep. John Roethlisberger Athlete Rep. Mihai Bagiu Ron Brant Sr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Dermis McIntyre Jr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Butch Zunich NGJA Rep. (voice, no vote) Ron Galimore Senior Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote)

II. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES 1. Athlete Selection- Brant began the discussion by reviewing comments from last night's USECA meeting. He said that the elite coaches generally agree with the proposed document, but requested that we are specific about how the #5 and #6 gymnast will be selected. Several team score scenarios were discussed. It was followed by a lengthy discussion regarding the use of individual or pairing selection for the #5 and #6 gymnasts. The MPC agreed to look at every possible scenario in making the final decision. Galirnore mentioned, for the benefit of the new committee members, that the selection of the last two gymnasts are not decided by the office staff, but by the athletes' and coaches' representatives who have votes on the committee. The gymnasts and coaches in our community have selected these representatives and must give them their trust in selecting the best team for our country. Motion: To accept the World Championships Selection Procedures document (updated 12/10/00) in its present form. Motion: S. Butcher Second: George Beckstead PASSED: Unanimous 2. Coach Selection- Discussion began regarding a proposed amendment to part VI of the document. A lot of conversation centered on the timing for head coach selection. Galimore suggested that we select a head coach far enough in advance that we can promote him internationally as we do our athletes. He feels that this type of exposure at other competitions prior to the World Championships could benefit our team. Daggett agreed that developing international relationships is an important role of the head coach. He also commented that a consistent head coach is what we need to be successful. It may not seem fair, but it is in the best interest of the program. Brant agreed about consistency, but felt that we should not lock someone in for four years at this time. Motion: To approve Article VI of the World Championships Selection Procedures with the following amendment: The MPC is requiring the Sr. National Team athletes and coaches to

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Motion: To adopt the World Championships Selection Procedures and all modifications. Motion: Y. Tomita Second: G. Beckstead PASSED: Unanimous

III. U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS AND QUALIFIER 1. New FIG Vault Table AAI should have the new tables available by April 1.

Motion: To utilize the new FIG vault table at the U.S. Championships and the Qualifier. Motion: T. Daggett Second: M. Bagiu PASSED: 6 for, 1 opposed,

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2. Uniforms Motion: To utilize the FIG pants rule at the U.S. Championships and the Qualifier. Motion: G. Beckstead Second: S. Butcher PASSED: Unanimous 3. Addition of Six Additional Juniors to U.S. Championships Motion: Add six additional 14-15 year olds from the Qualifier. Motion: S. Butcher Second: T. Daggett PASSED: Unanimous The conversation regarding this motion clarified that this would now permit six 16-18 years olds and six 14-15 year olds to qualify to nationals from the qualifier. The 14-15 year olds would get to compete in that division based on their USAG J.o. age determination. All 16-18 year-old gymnasts (based on their USAG J.O. age determination) that turn 19 in 2001, must qualify as seniors to the U.S. Championships.

Steve Butcher left the meeting at 11:00 a.m. Minutes taken In} John Roethlisberger. 4. U.S. Championships Senior Division Qualifying There was conversation regarding specialists and how they can qualify. Motion: To approve the following gymnasts to the Senior Division at U.S. Championships: 14 National Team members 13 Top all-around gymnasts from the qualifier Two 3-event qualifiers Two 4-event qualifiers Two 5- event qualifiers Plus approved petitions Also, individual event specialists must qualify by placing 1st or 2nd on their apparatus at the qualifier. They must also be the highest ranked specialists on their apparatus. ~ â&#x20AC;˘ AP RIl 2001

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Motion: To have the 2001 U.S. Championships Qualifier at UC Santa Barbara.

Motion: Y. Tomita Second: T. Daggett PASSED: Unanimously 5. Juniors at U.S. Championships There was a proposal to create a procedure for top junior gymnasts to compete in the Senior Finals at the u.s. Championships. Following discussion, the proposal was withdrawn unanimously. A junior would have to qualify as a senior at the U.S. Championships in order to participate in the senior all-around finals. 6. Specialists at the U.S. Championship Qualifier Motion: To require the specialists to compete in the first session of the Qualifier with the National Team gymnasts. Motion: M. Bagiu Second: J. Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: Y. Tomita Second: G. Beckstead PASSED: Unanimously

IV. MIKE DUTKA'S REQUEST TO EXTEND NATIONAL TEAM STATUS Motion: To extend Mike Dutka's position on the Senior National Team until the U.S. Championships. Motion: M. Bagiu Second: Y. Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

7. Grouping of Athletes at the U.S. Championships The proposal was to continue the same grouping of athletes at USA's as in the past. However, if a coach has a team split into two groups he will have the option of choosing which athletes will be paired together. The starting event will not be given to the coach until after he decides which gymnasts will compete together. This proposal was added to the U.S. Championships Qualifying motion. Passed: Unanimously 8. Site for the U.S. Championships Qualifier Galimore announced two bids: Ohio State and Chris Waller / Gym Jam. Tomita proposed that we have the qualifier at Santa Barbara to make the travel costs fair to the West Coast athletes because of having to travel east for the upcoming U.S. Championships. There were also some concerns about the equipment that would be provided in Santa Barbara. Bagiu called Chris Waller to express these concerns. Chris Waller promised to address all of the concerns about equipment and matting.

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Weiner's senior rep. position and Yancey's junior rep. position are in need of appointed representatives until a regular election can be held at the U.S. Championships. Several names were proposed for both positions. There was a great deal of discussion about the individuals being considered. The MPC appointed Kurt Golder to the senior rep. position and Bill Foster to the junior rep. position until the election at the U.S. Championships. At the U.S. Championships, the representatives will be selected for two-year terms.

VI. NEW CHAIR NEEDED FOR MPC A new chair was needed to replace Yancey. The MPC was in support of Tomita. There was a great deal of discussion about the workload and responsibilities of the chairman. Tomita said that he would accept the appointment to this position until the u.s. Championships. At that time, he will reevaluate his interest in continuing in the position. The MPC unanimously appointed Yoichi Tomita as their interim chair.

Meeting adjourned at 12:30 p.m. PT Respectfully submitted by: Steve Butcher, MPC Secretan)

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USAG MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES February 16, 2001 Meeting called to order at 8:05 a.m. Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita

ROLL CALL

Members Present: Yoichi Tomita MPC Chair. & Sr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead FIG Rep. (absent, attending FIG course) Steve Butcher MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. Tim Daggett Vice-Chair. for Men Kurt Golder Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster Jr. Coaches Rep. John Roethlisberger Athlete Rep. Mihai Bagui Athlete Rep. Ron Brant Sr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Dennis McIntyre Jr. National Team Coordinator (voice, no vote) Butch Zunich NGJA Rep. (voice, no vote) Ron Galimore Senior Director, Men's Program (voice, no vote) The Chair welcomed new MPC members Kurt Golder and Bill Foster. The Chair also stated that his goal is to have this call take approximately one hour. Tomita also wants to help minimize the length of all future calls by providing an agenda and other information in advance.

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Galirnore reviewed the last revisions that were made to the National Team Agreement. These revisions came as a result of a meeting with Galirnore, Bob Colarossi, athletes, agents, and the USOC legal counsel. Only small modifications can be made at this time without going through the whole process again.

mentioned the importance of our best gymnasts competing in Europe. Motion: To send Blaine Wilson and Sean Townsend to the France Telecom meet with Coach Kevin Mazeika Motion: S. Butcher 2nd: J. Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To send Paul and Morgan Hamm, along with the next four rank-order gymnasts to the Pontiac American Team Cup. One of the coaches would be Stacy Maloney with a second coach being the named personal coach of the next highest ranked gymnast. Motion: S. Butcher J. Roethlisberger 2nd: PASSED: Unanimously Motion: To send the next two rank-order gymnasts that have not already received a 2001 assignment to the World Stars meet in Moscow. Motion: S. Butcher J. Roethlisberger 2nd: PASSED: Unanimously (after several interruptions in our call due to a connection problem. The final vote was taken bye-mail that day)

Meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m. PI Respectfully submitted by: Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

RoethJisberger and Bagiu both expressed additional concerns from the athletes about the word "psychological" in Section I, Athlete's Obligations, #2 Testing. Motion: To strike the word "psychological" from Section I - Athlete's Obligations, #2 Testing. To strike the wording about the reduction of up to 50% of the amount of annual funding stated in Section III, Other Terms of the Agreement, #3 Other Sanctions. To add the phrase "if it is detrimental to the training and future performance of the athlete" in Section I, Athlete's Obligations, #3 Competition. Motion: B. Foster 2nd: J. Roethlisberger PASSED: Unanimously These recommendations will have to be reviewed by Colarossi and legal counsel before final approval can be granted. Use of Image section was discussed. Roethlisberger suggested that we give the athletes prior review before an item is released. Lengthy conversation ensued regarding athletes receiving individual sponsorships.

Bagiu left call at 8:45 a.m. PI

III. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION SELECTION Several international competitions have been cancelled. Brant

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NJOCC NACC NIECC NECC NTCC Athlete Rep FlG Consultant Sr. Director Women's Program

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properly reflected the policies and procedures needed to fulfill the responsibilities as described in the USAG Bylaws. The recent proposals for amendments to the Operating Code from the IEC were also discussed. Motion: To accept the Operating Code as amended. Motion: Jan Greenhawk Second: Chari Hunter PASSED The Operating Code will be presented to the Executive Committee for approval at its next meeting and published on the USAG Web site. It was the unanimous decision of the committee that the FlG consultant

Kelly stated that the deadline for nominations for the position of Women's Program Committee Chairman was February 15. Koll was the only nomination received. Koll addressed the committee with concerns that were expressed at the Board of Director's Meeting regarding his serving in multiple roles as the JO Committee Chair, the Vice President for Women and the Chairman of the Women's Program Committee. Koll stated at Board Meeting that he would address the concerns with the WPC prior to the election. The committee affirmed their support of Koll as Chairman of the WPC and have no reservations about his multiple roles. It was expressed that these multiple roles could actually prove to be an advantage to the program. Koll was elected by acclamation as the Chairman of the Women's Program Committee. The main purpose of the Conference Call was to complete the work that was begun last May on updating the Women's Operating Code. The WPC and all its sub-committees reviewed their committee structure, criteria for nomination and duties and responsibilities to guarantee that the document

remain a vital part of the Women's Program. The committee would like access to her expertise and input on International issues. The committee would like the FlG consultant to be special advisor to the WPC and its subcommittees. Kelly informed the committee that 2001 World Championships Selection Procedures should be completed by the IEC on Wednesday March 7 and copies of the final draft would be emailed to the WPC for their approval. The procedures will then be presented to the Executive Committee on their next Conference Call. Kelly discussed the World University Games and USAG participation. The committee asked for specific information regarding budget, procedures and timelines. Direction will be provided after review of those items. Koll thanked the committee for their diligence and adjourned the call at 10:40 p.m. Pending the recommendation made by the IEC on March 7 Conference Call, the WPC completed the voting process to approve those changes on March 9. •

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discussed inclusion of the FIG Consultant, the necessity of her input on international issues and the needs of the elite program. The following decision was made.

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Roe Kreutzer Kelli Hill Valeri Liukin Steve Rybacki Donna Strauss Mary Lee Tracy Martha Karolyi Larissa Fontaine Tom Koll (ex officio) Kathy Kelly

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Motion: Recommendation that the FIG Consultant be included on the IEC (ex officio) for input and advice on international issues. A list of duties and responsibilities for this position will be included in the Operating Code. Motion: Rybacki Second: Karolyi PASSED

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Call commenced at 12 noon.

The committee charged Koll to represent their issues to the WPC for the change and to the Executive Committee regarding the importance of immediate communication from the FIG Consultant on issues that affect the development and training of our athletes.

III. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES

II. OPERATING CODE Koll apprised the committee regarding the actions taken by the WPC on their recommendations to the Operating Code. The committee

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requested that they have an opportunity to amend the procedures if any changes are made by the FIG to the competition format of the World Championships Motion: Recommendation that the World Team Selection Committee be the National Team Coordinator, the Chairman of the International Elite Committee and the Athlete Representative. Motion: Mary Lee Tracy Second: Larissa Fontaine PASSED Motion: Recommendation to accept the 2001 World Championships Selection Procedures as amended. Motion: Strauss Second: Tracy PASSED

IV. FUNDING PROGRAMS Kathy presented the funding proposals for Athlete and Club Support as directed by the committee at their January meeting. The committee amended the proposals based upon new information received, and made the following recommendations. Motion: Recommendation that for the 2001 competitive season the Senior Age Division be 16 and over. Motion: Strauss Second: Tracy PASSED Motion: Recommendation to accept the funding proposals for Club Support as amended.

Motion: Rybacki Second: Strauss PASSED Motion: Recommendation to accept the funding proposal for Athlete Support as amended. Motion: Strauss Second: Tracy PASSED

WOMEN'S TEAM RESPONSIBILITY MANUAL

The committee members will review the Women's Team Responsibility Manual for any necessary changes. The following sections were assigned: Kelli ..... .. .......... . . General - Overview Mary Lee ................. National Team Coordinator & Athletes Donna ..... . . . .. ... .. .. .. National Tern Coordinator & Athletes Steve . ... ... . . . ... . .... . Coaches Valeri . .... . . . .......... . Coaches

VI. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES Kelly apprised the committee of the financial situation regarding the World University Games and the difficulties with Selection Procedures, etc. The committee agreed to support the collegiate program with administrative assistance and Olympic Committee interface but that the small amount of money available from the Olympic Committee to support international competitions ($11,500.00) could best be used toward providing another team experience for our elite athletes. A conference call will be conducted next week to finalize the manual and review the National Team Training Plan and Calendar. The call will be March 16, 2001. â&#x20AC;˘ rl~3~6~--------------------------~~__T_E_C_H_N'~O~U_E_.__ AP_R_ll_2_0~O~l~)~-------------------------------

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OVERVIEW

Athletes may qualify for the Men's 2001 World Championships Team in one of three ways: A. Finish among the top four gymnasts under the evaluations system identified in Section III - Abelow; B. Be the gymnast chosen by the Men's Program Committee as the fifth or sixth team member; C. Successfully petition directly onto the World Championships Team through the process set forth in Section IV below. II.

2001 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

A. Qualification to Participate in the Championships 1. An athlete may qualify to participate in the National Championships through USA Gymnastics approved qualifying competition(s). 2. Members of the National Team selected from the 2000 Olympic Team Trials or 2001 Winter Cup Challenge will autamatically qualify to participate in the 2001 National Championships. B. TIme and Place The 2001 National Championships will be conducted August 8 - 11 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. III. THE 2001 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM WILL BE SELECTED AS FOLLOWS:

A. The top four gymnasts using a combined total with 50% of the score taken from the National Championships All Around Preliminary and 50% of the score taken from the National Championships All Around Finals ("Competitive Results") will be on the Team. In case of a tie for 4th place, ties will be broken in the following manner: 1. Highest AA total from the second day only at the National Championships; 2. Highest AA total using five events from the combined results at the National Championships. B. The fifth and sixth member of the Team will be chosen, from among the competitors at the National Championships by the Men's Program Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. The MPC will consider the following factors when selecting the fifth and sixth position: 1. Evaluation of the team's strengths and weaknesses based on the four athletes selected using the rank order Competitive Results. 2. Team score scenarios using the Competitive Results which would maximize the team score.

3. Past domestic and international performance and experience including such information as type, frequency and level of domestic and international competition and routine hit percentage in major domestic and international events. C. Two alternates to the 2001 World Championship Team will be chosen from among the competitors at the National Championships by the Men's Program Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. 1. One alternate will be the highest ranked athlete, not selected to the World Championships team, using the competitive results. 2. The Men's Program Committee, using the criteria cited in III.B, will select the other alternate. D. In the case of an injury or other circumstance which would necessitate the replacement of a World Championships Team Member prior to the World Championships competition, the World Championships Coach, after consulting with the assistant coaches, personal coaches and the Senior National Team Coordinator, will determine which alternate will be placed on the World Championships Team. IV.

PETITIONS

Petitions to enter the National Championships or to be placed onto the World Championships Team, other than through the competitive process described above, will be considered by the Men's Program Committee. Apetition onto the World Championships Team may only be submitted by the athlete who is the highest ranking u.s. gymnast from the 2000 Olympic Games. If an athlete were petitioned directly onto the World Championships Team, this athlete would displace the fourth ranked gymnast from the Competitive Results, leaving only three athletes selected based on their score. In order to be considered by the Men's Program Committee, petitions must be submitted in writing to the USA Gymnastics' national office as soon as practical after the athlete becomes aware of his inability to participate in the applicable competition. The petition must state the specific injury, illness or unusual circumstance, which prohibited the athlete from participating in the competitive process. In the cose of a petition based upon an injury or illness, the petition must be accompanied by a physician's statement, and the nature and extent of that injury or illness is subject to verification by a doctor selected by USA Gymnastics. V.

COACHES' SELECTION

A. Head Coach The Men's Program Committee will select the head coach a minimum of six months prior to the start of the World Championships. The MPC requires that it must receive up to three recommendations for the head

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coach position from the Senior National Team Coaches and up to three recommendations for the head coach position from the Senior National Team Athletes, a minimum of one month prior to the coach's selection. The selection of the head coach will be based upon the following criteria and must be approved by the President of USA Gymnastics: • proven team leadership ability • international experience; and • ability to communicate tothe athletes and follow the established World Championships training plan. B. Assistant Coaches Two assistant coaches will be selected by the Men's Program Committee following consultation with the head coach and the personal coaches and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. The two assistant coaches must come from omong the personal coaches of World Championships Team members. VI. REMOVAL

An othlete or coach may be removed from the World Championships Teom if he violates the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics or foils to attend the World Championships Teom Training Camp for the full durotion of the camp. An athlete may olso be removed from the World Championships Team in the event of injury or illness, which inhibits peok performonce at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnostics in consultation with the USoc. Cooches may olso be removed if the Men's Progrom Committee receives 0 no confidence vote from the Senior Notionol Teom cooches. Removol may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics after consultation with the, USA Gymnastics Senior Director for Men, the World Team Cooching Staff and an interview with the athlete and his coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures. VII. APPROVAL OF THE SELECTION PROCEDURES

These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by the Men's Progrom Committee and USA Gymnastics. VIII. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

These 2001 World Championships Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by USA Gymnastics. Each athlete and coach participating in the process for selecting the teom as outlined in these Selection Procedures has carefully reviewed, understonds the terms of these Procedures. That understonding is reflected by the signature of the athlete ond coach on a copy of these Selection Procedures.

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OVERVIEW

The process for qualifying for the Rhythmic 2001 World Championships Teamin individual competition involves: The selection of the Team will be determined from a combination of all-around scores from the 2001 Rhythmic Western Competition (40%) and 2001 National Championships (60%). The first place athlete will automatically qualify to the Team and the selection committee will determine the additional 2or 3athletes that will compete at the World Championships. II.

WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM INDIVIDUAL COMPETITION

A. Qualification to the 2001 National Championships 1. Qualification to the Rhythmic Gymnastics National Championships is through two qualifying events which are open to all level 9 & 10 rhythmic gymnasts in the USA. The Rhythmic Western Competition will take place July 7-8 in San Rafael, CA and the Rhythmic Eastern Competition will take place July 21-22 in New Britain, a. Refer to the 2001 Rhythmic Rules & Policies, Section 16. B. Petitions to the 2001 National Championships 1. Petitions to enter the 2001 National Championships will be accepted for a gymnast unable to compete at the Qualifying competitions because of injury, illness, or extraordinary circumstances. 2. The petition must be submitted in writing to the

1. Petitions to attend the National Team camp one month prior to the 2001 World Championships will be limited to the top four (4) athletes at 2001 Rhythmic Western Competition and/or the 2001 National Championships. 2. The top ranking athlete from the previous World Championship will be allowed to petition onto the 2001 World Championships Team. 3. In order to submit a petition to be placed on the Team, the gymnast must submit a written petition to the Rhythmic Program Director as soon as practical aher learning of her inability to participate or continue to compete in the National Championships. Petitions based on illness or injury must be accompanied by a physician's report indicating the nature and extent of the injury and illness. Petitions will be accepted or denied by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes an elected athlete representative.

Rhythmic Program Director at the National Office as soon as practical aher the gymnast becomes aware of the situation that makes her unable to compete. In the case of a petition based on illness or injury, the written petition must be accompanied by a physician's report specifying the nature or extent of the injury or illness. Petitions will be accepted or denied by the Rhythmic Program Committee which includes an elected athlete representative. 3. An athlete accepted into the 2001 National Championships by petition will be in addition to other athletes who qualified into the National Championships through the processes identified in Section II.A above. C. Qualification to the 2001 World Championships

Uhe combined all-around results from the 2001 Rhythmic Western Competition will count 40%and the all-around results from the 2001 National Championships will count 60%in determining the top six (6) athletes to attend a National Team camp one month prior to the World Championships. 2. The first place athlete will automatically qualify to the World Championship Team. 3. Subject to the petition process as identified below, the Team members will be selected from among the top 6 athletes at the camp by the Selection Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. 4. The Selection Committee will consist of Rhythmic Vice Chair, National Team Coordinator, and an Athlete Representative. ABrevet Judge will also sit on this committee with a voice, but no final vote. D. Petitions to the 2001 World Championships Team

E. If an athlete who has been named to the 2001 World Championships Team is injured or becomes ill prior to the Competition and this injury or illness requires the athlete to withdraw from the Team, the Selection Committee will decide if a replacement is needed. If the Selection Committee decides an additional athlete is needed on the Team, they will determine who that athlete will be with the approval of the President of USA Gymnastics. F.

Removal: 1. An athlete may be removed from the 2001 World Championships Team or from any steps of the process for selecting the Team if that athlete violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics' National Team

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The Head Coach for the 2001 World Championships Team will be the National Team Coordinator. Any additional coaches (personal coaches from the selected team) will be determined by the RPC.

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1999 National Championships Double Mini SyncrojTumbling .............................. ............... ..... $15.00 1999 National Championships Trampoline .. .. .. .......... $15.00 1999 World Championships .................. .. ................ $30.00 1999 World Age Group Games ..................... ......... ..$30.00

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Level 5 & 6 Judges Training Video (2 tapes) ............ $29.95 Level 7 Judges Training Video ... ................ .... ......... $19.95 Level 8 Judges Training Video ............................ .. .. $19 .95 Level 9 Judges Training Video ................................ $19 .95 Level 10 Judges Training Video ............. .................$19 .95

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J.O. Program Compulsory Video Level 1-6 ................ $35.00 Tammy Biggs & Larry Nassar's Incorporating Leg Swings into Your Workouts .......... .. ..................................................... ... $20.00 #2149 Women's National Team Training Warm-Up Video ... ...$15.00 #2498 Tammy Biggs & Larry Nassar's How to Train a Front Handspring Safely ............. ......................... $20.00 #2499 Tammy Biggs & Larry Nassar's How to Master a Perfect Handstand ......... .... ........ .. .... .... ............... $20.00 #2961 Gheza Pozsar's Ballet Bar Training for Gymnasts ..... ... $10.00 #2962 Bela Karolyi's Running Training Video .................. .. ..$10.00 #2105 #2127

TRAMPOLINE & TUMBLING TRAINING MATERIALS

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Trampoline Code of Points Booklet .......................... $10.00 Power Tumbling Code of Points Booklet .................... $10.00 Double Mini-Trampoline Code of Points Booklet ........ $10.00 Trampoline & Tumbling Jr. Olympic Program Video .... $20.00 Teaching Somersaults Video ....... ........... ........ .......... $20.00 Basic Trampoline - The Beginning Steps Video .......... $20.00 The X-Factor - Twisting for Trampoline Video ....... ..... $20.00 Front & Back Rotation - The Beginning Steps of Flipping Video .......................... .................. ...... $20.00 Roundoff, Power Hurdle & Mountain Climber Video .... $20.00 PLEASE NOTE

All USA Gymnastics videos are designed to be used for educational purposes by gymnastics coaches and judges. All videos were produced with commercial equipment by amateur videographers unless otherwise stated. Our OlympiC technical videos are presented from one camera angle and show the entire exercise without cuts, close-ups or other effects and enhancements. Except for women's floor exercise, the videos do not have sound. The Atlanta Technical videos are available for purchase to USA Gymnastics members only.

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SELECTION PROCEDURES 001 WOMEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES

In the event that the competition format of the 2001 World Championships the IEC requests the opportunity to review these procedures and make any necessary amendments to them. I.

OVERVIEW

The process for qualifying for the Women/s 2001 World Championships Team involves the following sequence of events:

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SCORING

III. 2001 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS

PETITION PROCEDURES

Notwithstanding the process identified in the preceding sections of these Selection Procedures USA Gymnastics recognizes that circumstances may occur which would couse on athlete otherwise deserving of a spot on the World Championships Team because of her previous competition results to be unable to participate in one or more of the steps in that process. AccordinglYI USA Gymnastics will allow athletes to petition USA Gymnastics for the right to (0) participate in the u.s. Championships or (c) be named as a member of the World Championships Team. The procedures governing such petitions are as follows: l

A. Qualification to Participate in the Championships LAn athlete may qualify to participate in the 2001 U.S. Championships through the USA Elite Regional meets and then the U.S. Classic. The U.S. Classic is scheduled for July 21 -22 / 2001 the site is TBD. 2. The 2000 Olympic Team (8) will automatically qualify into the 2001 U.S. Championships. B. TIme and place The 2001 U.S. Championships of the USA will be conducted in Philadelphia Pennsylvania August 8-12 2001. 1

1. Qualifying for the 2001 U.S. Championships either (0) through the U.S. ClassicI or (b) by being one of the eight (8) members of the 2000 Olympic Training Squad. 2. Finishing in the top 4All Around at the conclusion of the 2001 U.S. Championships 3. Be one of the two (2) gymnasts chosen as team member at the conclusion of the U.S. Championships by the World Team Selection Committee (Notional Team Coordinator International Elite Committee Chairman and the Athlete Representative) and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics.

B. Subject to the petition process identified beiow the remaining two members will be chosen from among the other competitors at U.S. Championships and petitioning athletes by the World Team Selection Committee and approved by the President of USA Gymnastics. l

The all-around score for each of the event which are port of this selection process • U.S. Championships - two rounds of optional exercises • Day One Comp I Rules FIG Code - counting 50% • Day Two Comp IV Rules FIG Code - counting 50%

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SELECTION PROCEDURES petition based on illness or injury, the written petition must be accompanied by a physicians's report specifying the nature or extent of the injury or illness. 3. Petitions for Classics or Championships will be decided by the Athlete Selection Committee. 4. Petitions onto the World Team will be decided by the World Team Selection Committee. S. Only athletes who are current or former Women's National Team may petition to any part of the competitive process including as a member of the World Championships. VI. According to the World Championships

Organizing Committee regulations, up to two alternate(s) will be named by the World Team Selection Committee and will travel with the team. The two (2) alternates will not have a rank order. VII. SELECTION OF THE WORLD TEAM COACHES

Immediately aher the final Team Selection, the World Team Selection Committee will determine a Head and Assistant World Championships Caach (one of whom must be a woman) according the criteria listed below: • The coaches will be selected from among the personal coaches of the team members. • The Head Coach must have been a fully credentialled Head or Assistant Coach at a previous Warld ar Olympic Games. • If no coach meets this Head Coach criteria the National Team Coordinator may be named as the Head Coach with the approval of the President of USA Gymnastics. Criteria: • The team's needs • Ability to lead, organize and control under high responsibility and stress situations • International experience and performance • Fulfilling the necessary criteria established by USA Gymnastics, including: • professional member in good standing • current USA Gymnastics Safety Certification

VIII. REPLACEMENT/REMOVAL

An athlete or coach may be removed from the World Championships Team or from any step of the process for selecting the Team, if he/she violates the terms of the USA Gymnastics National Team Agreement (in case of the athletes) including the Code of Ethics incorporated in each Agreement. An athlete or coach may also be removed from the World Team in the event of injury, illness or non compliance with the criteria listed in the Women's Team Responsibility Manual which inhibits performance at the World Championships. Verification of injury or illness will be by two doctors selected by USA Gymnastics. Non compliance of the Team Responsibility Manual will be determined by the National Team Coordinator, the Women's Program Director and the Head Coach, with approval by the USAG President. The decision will be made at least twenty-four hours prior to the submission of the line-up based upon the criteria as listed. Any athlete who is named to the World Championships Team or alternates to the team by petition as a result of illness or injury must demonstrate her readiness to compete in the World Championships prior to the time of the submission of the line-up and must agree to submit to an examination of her injury or medical condition by doctors selected by USA Gymnastics. Removal may only occur by action of the President of USA Gymnastics aher and an interview with the athlete and her coach. Any decision to remove an athlete or coach is subject to review through USA Gymnastics Grievance Procedures.

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These Selection Procedures have been reviewed and approved by USA Gymnastics. Replace those clumsy flip displays and runners!

Each athlete and coach participating in the process for selecting the World Championships Team as outlined in these Selection Procedures has carefully reviewed, understands and agrees to the terms of these Procedures. That understanding and agreement is reflected by the signature of the athlete and coach on a copy of these Selection Procedures.

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MAY 3-6 4-6

JUNE 1-3 1-3 1-3 7-9 10-16 15-17 16-17 22-24 24-30 30 TBD TBD

Women's High Performonce Coaches Seminor (W) U.S. Challenge (W) Rhythmic Western (R) u.s. Classic/ Notional Gymnastics Festival (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) Future Stars Camp (M) World Championships (TR/fU) Elite Regionals (International Only) (W)

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Son Rafael, CA TBD New Britain, a Colo. Springs, CO Odense, DEN Various Sites

World Age-Group Gomes (TR/fU) U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M/W/ R) USA Gymnastics Notional Congress World Gomes (R/TR/fU) World University Gomes Notional Gymnastics Day Goodwill Gomes (M/W/R/fR)

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

AUGUST 1·4 8-11 8-11 16-26 Aug. 22-Sept. 1 25 29-Sept. 9

Brisbane, AUS

OCTOBER 5-7 17-21 Oct. 28- Nov. 4 TBD TBD

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

Indianapolis, IN Vienna, AUT Ghent, BEL TBD TBD

MARCH 2 or 30 16-17 23-24 TBD

Visa American Cup (M/W) (#1 of 2) level 10 State Meets (W) (#2 of 2) level 10 State Meets (W) Rhythmic Challenge (R)

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Orlando, Fl Various Sites Various Sites THO

APRIL 6 6-7 13-14 18-20 27 -28 TBD THO THO

NCAA Regionals (W) level 9/ 10 Regional Championships (W) level 10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA Notional Championships (W) level 9 Eost/West Championships (W) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnostics National Invitational Tournament (W) 2nd Information Meeting, 2003 World Gymnoestrada (GG)

Various Sites TBD THO Tuscaloosa, Al THO THO THO lisbon, POR

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Son Diego, CA THO

MAY 1-5 3-5

Notional Championships (M) Notional Chompionships (W)

JUNE 8-9 21-23 THO THO THO

Pontiac American Team Cup (M/W) Notional Gym Fest & PAGU Invitational Gym Fest (GG) U.S. Challenge (W) J . ~ . Notional Championships, Individual & Group (R) level 9 Championships (R)

THO Orlando, Fl TBD THO THO

Future Stars Notional Championships (M) Jr. Notional Team Training Camp (TR/fU)

THO THO THO

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

THO TBD TBD

U.S. Gymnastics Chompionships (M/W/R/TR/fU) USA Gymnastics Notional Congress

TBD THO

Rhythmic World Championships- Group (R) Artistic World Championships (M/W) Reese's Gymnostics Cup Future Stars Nationol Championships (M)

Paris, FRA Hudapest, HUN TBD THO

AUGUST 7-1 0 8·10

OCTOBER 11 -13 THO or Nov. THO THO

FEBRUARY THO THO

USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) American Clossic & Challenge (W)

THO TBD

Visa American Cup (M/W) Pontioc American Teom Cup (M/W)

TBD TBD

level 9/ 10 Regionals (W) NCAA Regionols (W) level 10 Regionols (W)

Various Sites Various Sites Various Sites

MARCH THO or April THO

APRIL

NOVEMBER 15-18 TBD

Colo. Springs, CO Curitiba, BRA TBD

JULY

JULY 5·8 7-8 7-8 20-22 21-22 23-29 26-28 TBD

Senior Notional Team Camp (M) Four Continents Championships (R) TOPs Notional Training Camp (W)

EVENT

DATE

DECEMBER 6-11 12-16 THO

Colo. Springs, CO THO

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1001 SAFETY CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa-gymnastics.org LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED ABOOK OR ADMISSION TO THE COURSE. 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 chorged an additional $25. Minimllm age for Safety Certification is 16 years. 18 is minimum age for Professional Membership.

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City of South EI Monte, CA; 1·5 p.m.; South EI Monte Community Center; me: NG04292001 CA; Directions: Felicia Perez 626-579-2043; Instructor: Nicki Geigert 760-943-6986

22 Decatur, GA; 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.; Varsity Gymnastics; me: CC04222001 GA; Instructor: Chris Calvert 404-687-9911

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404-687-9911; 6-10 p.m.; Region VIII Congress; me: C(1 01 02001 GA; Instructor: Christine Calvert 404-687-9911 21

Hilliard, OH; 1-5 p.m.; Universal Gymnasts, Inc; me: BFl 0212001 OH; Bobbi Montanari-Farhnbach 614-777-9430

16 Tampa, Fl; 6-10 p.m.; lightening City Gymnastics In conjunction with Florida USAG State Clinic; me: ML0616200 1Fl; Instructor: Marci Levine 305-861-8753 16 Stroudsburg, PA; 1-5 p.m.; International Gymnastics Camp; me: PF06162001 PA; Directions: Bruno Klaus 570-629-0244; Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977 23

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Hilliard, OH; 12 noon - 4 p.m.; Universal Gymnasts, Inc; me: BF062320010H; Instructor: Bobbi Montanari-Fahrnbach 614-777 -9430

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