2012 USA Gymnastics Eastern Championships

Date: May 3 – 6, 2012 Meet Location: Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex 8001 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785 Meet Director: Patricia Delaney Patricia.delaney@pgparks.com (301) 583-2580 Hotel Reservations: Contact National Travel System http://www.ntssportstravel.com/book/may12/womens9easterns.shtml  1-888 603-8747 Coaches Meeting: Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex Wednesday, May 2 8:30pm Travel: BWI Airport Entry Fee: $125.00 per athlete

Payable to: Sportsplex Booster Club (note 2012 USAG Easterns in memo line) NOTE: Clubs must submit a check for all qualified athletes (not alternates). Personal checks WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

Entry Deadline: Level 9 Regional Championships Equipment: DGS Gymnastics Supply AAI 20 cm matting General Admission:

Session Pass Weekend Pass

Adult $15.00 $25.00 Children [3 – 12] $10.00 $20.00

Senior $10.00 $20.00 Children Under 3 no charge no charge

TECHNICAL INFORMATION

I. ACCREDITATION / REGISTRATION Athlete / Coaches Accreditation will take place at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex Thursday 8:00am – 6:00pm Friday 8:00am – 8:00pm Saturday 8:00am – 8:00pm Sunday 8:00am – 1:00pm Coaches’ accreditation and lanyards can be picked up at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex beginning Wednesday, May 2nd during the coaches meeting and throughout the weekend. Coaches not listed on the meet entry form must show their USA Gymnastics Professional Membership card to receive a meet credential. If your membership is current, but you have not received your card, it is your responsibility to contact Member Services and request proof of membership Only coaches of competing athletes will be allowed on the floor. No one will be allowed into the venue without the appropriate credentials. Athletes attending sessions in which they are not competing must remain in the spectator area. II. COACHES MEETING A coaches meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 2nd at 8:30pm. The meeting will be held at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex. Coaches’ packets will be distributed at the Coaches Meeting. III. FORMAT Modified Capitol Cup Two full sets of equipment in competition gym. Flight A (1 age group) will warm-up and compete on 1st set of equipment then Flight B (1 age group) will warm-up and compete on 2nd set of equipment. IV. MEDICAL TRAINER Medical personnel will be available during all training and competition sessions. V. BOARDS Boards will be designated at each event. VI. VAULT It is the coach’s responsibility to flash the correct number for the vault the gymnast performs. VII. SCORING All around results will be posted after every session. Meet results will be posted on-line at 2012 eastern results VIII. COACHES ATTIRE All active coaches are expected to wear appropriate athletic attire during the competition.

IX. ATHLETE APPAREL Athlete’s GK Elite apparel will be available for pick-up at the Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex beginning Thursday, May 3rd during the training session and throughout the weekend. Each gymnast will need to sign for her apparel.

X. OFFSITE TRAINING Offsite training is available at the following gymnastics venue on Friday, May 4, 2012.

Where: Fairland Sports and Aquatic Complex 13950 Old Gunpowder Road, Laurel, MD 20707

(301) 362-6060

Contact: Patti Delaney Patricia.delaney@pgparks.com

2012 USA GYMNASTICS WOMEN’S JR. OLYMPIC LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Prince George’s Sports & Learning Complex, Landover, MD May 3-6 Host: Region 7

Patricia Delaney patricia.delaney@pgparks.com Wednesday, May 2 8:30 pm Coaches Meeting at competition venue Thursday, May 3 8:30 - 11:00 Open Workout for Region 6 10:30 - 1:00 Open Workout for Region 8 12:30 - 3:00 Open Workout for Region 5 2:30 - 5:00 Open Workout for Region 7 6:00 - 9:30 PM Welcome banquet – Odyssey Washington DC River Cruise Friday, May 4 COMPETITION DAY 1 SESSION I: COMPETITION FOR JUNIOR 1 & 2 DIVISION 8:30 - 9:00 Open stretch 9:00 - 9:15 March-in and Introductions for all Jr. 1 & 2 athletes 9:20 - 9:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 9:35 - 12:15 JR. 1 & 2 COMPETITION 12:15 - 12:45 Awards for JR. 1 & 2 SESSION II: COMPETITION FOR JUNIOR 3 & 4 DIVISION

12:30 - 1:00 Open stretch 1:00 - 1:15 March-in and Introductions for all Jr. 3 & 4 athletes 1:20 - 1:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 1:35 - 4:15 JR. 3 & 4 COMPETITION 4:15 - 4:45 Awards for Jr. 3 & 4 SESSION III: COMPETITION FOR JUNIOR 5 & 6 DIVISION

4:30 - 5:00 Open stretch 5:00 - 5:15 March-in and Introductions for all Jr. 5 & 6 athletes 5:20 - 5:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 5:35 - 8:15 JR. 5 & 6 COMPETITION 8:15 - 8:45 Awards for Jr. 5 & 6 Saturday, May 5 COMPETITION DAY 2 SESSION IV: COMPETITION FOR JUNIOR 7 & 8 DIVISION

8:30 - 9:00 Open stretch 9:00 - 9:15 March-in and Introductions for all Jr. 7 & 8 athletes 9:20 - 9:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 9:35 - 12:15 JR. 7 & 8 COMPETITION 12:15 - 12:45 Awards for Jr. 7 & 8 SESSION V: COMPETITION FOR SENIOR 1 & 2 DIVISION

12:30 - 1:00 Open stretch 1:00 - 1:15 March-in and Introductions for all Sr. 1 & 2 athletes 1:20 - 1:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 1:35 - 4:15 SR. 1 & 2 COMPETITION 4:15 - 4:45 Awards for Sr. 1 & 2 SESSION VI: COMPETITION FOR SENIOR 3 & 4 DIVISION

4:30 - 5:30 Open stretch 5:00 - 5:15 March-in and Introductions for all Sr. 3 & 4 athletes 5:20 - 5:35 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 5:35 - 8:18 SR. 3 & 4 COMPETITION 8:15 - 8:45 Awards for Sr. 3 & 4 Sunday, May 6 COMPETITION DAY 3 SESSION VII: COMPETITION FOR SENIOR 5 & 6 DIVISION

8:00 - 8:30 Open stretch 8:30 - 8:45 March-in and Introductions for all Sr. 5 & 6 athletes 8:50 - 9:05 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 9:05 - 11:45 SR. 5 & 6 COMPETITION 11:45 - 12:15 Awards for Sr. 5 & 6 SESSION VIII: COMPETITION FOR SENIOR 7 & 8 DIVISION

12:00 - 12:30 Open stretch 12:30 - 12:45 March-in and Introductions for all Sr. 7 & 8 athletes 12:50 - 1:05 Flight 1 timed warm-ups 1:05 - 3:45 SR. 7 & 8 COMPETITION 3:45 - 4:15 Awards for Sr. 7 & 8

2012 LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS Draw by Region for starting event for each age group

Provided by Connie Maloney, USA Gymnastics Women’s Jr. Olympic Program Director 2/1/2012

Six gymnasts per age group per region; two age groups per session. Modified non-traditional: 2 sets of apparatus-Flight 1 uses one set; flight 2 uses other set.

A Club may have athletes in different flights so you need to plan for adequate number of coaches.

(Example: A Region 5 club qualifies one Jr. 1 and one Jr. 2 – The Jr. 1 will start on Floor in Flight 1 and the Jr. 2 will start on Bars in Flight)

AGE GROUP

REGION 5

REGION 6

REGION 7

REGION 8

JR. 1 Flight 1 FLOOR BEAM VAULT BARS

JR. 2 Flight 2 BARS VAULT BEAM FLOOR

JR. 3 Flight 1 BEAM BARS FLOOR VAULT

JR. 4 Flight 2 VAULT FLOOR BARS BEAM

JR. 5 Flight 1 BARS VAULT BEAM FLOOR

JR. 6 Flight 2 FLOOR BEAM VAULT BARS

JR. 7 Flight 1 VAULT FLOOR BARS BEAM

JR. 8 Flight 2 BEAM BARS FLOOR VAULT

SR. 1 Flight 1 FLOOR BEAM VAULT BARS

SR. 2 Flight 2 BARS VAULT BEAM FLOOR

SR. 3 Flight 1 BEAM BARS FLOOR VAULT

SR. 4 Flight 2 VAULT FLOOR BARS BEAM

SR. 5 Flight 1 BARS VAULT BEAM FLOOR

SR. 6 Flight 2 FLOOR BEAM VAULT BARS

SR. 7 Flight 1 VAULT FLOOR BARS BEAM

SR. 8 Flight 2 BEAM BARS FLOOR VAULT

2012 USA GYMNASTICS JUNIOR OLYMPIC LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Club Entry Form

Patricia Delaney, Meet Director patricia.delaney@pgparks.com (301) 583-2580 Team Name: __________________________________________USAG Club # _________________________ Team Address: ____________________________________________________ Region: _________________ City: _____________________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ___________ Phone: ___________________________ Fax: _______________________ Email: ______________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Please list attending coaches only Coaches: ____________________________________ USAG #: ________________________ Cell: ___________________ Coaches: ____________________________________ USAG #: ________________________ Cell: ___________________ Coaches: ____________________________________ USAG #: ________________________ Cell: ___________________

First Name Last Name USAG # Date of Birth Age Division Please List Alternates Below – DO NOT INCLUDE ENTRY FEE FOR ALTERNATES

All fees must accompany entry form. Total Athletes: ______ x $125 = $ _________ Please submit a single company check made payable to Sportsplex Booster Club (note 2012 Easterns on memo line).

NO PERSONAL CHECKS ACCEPTED

2012 USA GYMNASTICS JUNIOR OLYMPIC

LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Individual Athlete Entry Form

This form MUST be collected by the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman or the designee at Regional’s following each session.

The Club coach must complete the Club Entry Form after the last session in which they have gymnasts competing.

Athletic First/Last Name: ______________________________USAG #: ________________ Birthday (MM/DD/YY): ________/________/_______ Age Division: _____________ Placement: ______________________ Club Affiliation: ____________________________________ State: ________________ Coach: _______________________________ Parent’s Cell phone: __________________ Region: _________________

□ JO EASTERN QUALIFIER □ JO EASTERN ALTERNATE (1ST)

□ JO EASTERN ALTERNATE (2ND)

2012 USA GYMNASTICS JUNIOR OLYMPIC LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

This form is for High School Senior Profiles

Please email or mail the information below, include a 5x7 photo, to:

Patricia Delaney

c/o Sportsplex Gymnastics Club 8001 Sheriff Road

Landover, MD 20785 Patricia.delaney@pgparks.com

Deadline: April 20, 2012

** Late Entries will NOT be included in the Slide Show or Program** Athlete Name: ____________________________________________________________ Gym Club and Coaches: ____________________________________________________ High School: _____________________________________________________________ College Choice: ___________________________________________________________ Favorite Event: ___________________________________________________________ I would like to tell my family: _________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ I would like to tell my coaches: _______________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________ ________________________________________________________________________

Please submit profile / photo either electronically or via postal mail. Photos will be returned if you include a self addressed stamped envelope.

Athlete Biographical Information

All athletes qualified to the Level 9 Eastern and Western Championships are requested

to link to the following website to complete their Athlete Bio. These surveys are used

by USA Gymnastics for information and promotional purposes, including posting

pictures and bios of the winning athletes. The host club may also use these bios to

publicize human interest stories about the athletes.

Although most collegiate coaches do not attend the Level 9 East/West Championships,

the information gathered in this survey allows USA Gymnastics to provide information

regarding high school age athletes to the NCAA* coaches in attendance at the Level

10 Jr. Olympic National Championships.

THE DEADLINE FOR COMPLETING THIS SURVEY IS Wednesday, April 25th

. No

information will be accepted after this date.

Please log on to:

http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/women/bio/wjo

*Information about all high school age athletes will be distributed to the NCAA coaches in attendance. Any

information regarding GPA, SAT/ACT scores, as well as personal information such as addresses and phone numbers

will be considered confidential and will only be given to accredited college coaches.  

2012 USA GYMNASTICS JUNIOR OLYMPIC LEVEL 9

EASTERN & WESTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS

2012 USA GYMNASTICS - LEVEL 9 EASTERN JUNIOR OLYMPIC CHAMPIONSHIPS

ATHLETE CELEBRATION

Odyssey Washington DC Dinner Cruise - 600 Water Street, S.W., Washington, DC 20024

Welcome Aboard! Experience a night of elegance on the water. Set sail for an unforgettable cruise down the Potomac.

Enjoy an exclusive and spectacular river view of the nation’s most famous sights and monuments; it will take your breath

away. The Odyssey is an exceptionally sleek and sophisticated all-glass vessel designed specifically to travel beneath

the historic bridges spanning the Potomac.

May 3, 2012 6:00 – 9:30pm Reservations by April 26, 2012

Gymnast or Coach: ____________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Gymnast Guest 1: _____________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Gymnast Guest 2: _____________________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Address: ____________________________________________________ Email: _____________________________

City: ________________________________________________ State: ___________________ Zip: _______________

Gymnastics Club: _________________________________________________________________________

Number of Tickets: ________________________x $65.00 = Totals $ ________________________________

Enclosed is my: ___ Check (made payable to Sportsplex Booster Club – note 2012 USAG Easterns in memo line)

___ Credit Card (circle one: Visa or Mastercard Only) Card Number: ________________________________

Name on Card: ________________________ Expiration Date: ____/____/____ 3 Digit CVC Code: _______

Please mail to: Patricia Delaney c/o Sportsplex Gymnastics 8001 Sheriff Road Landover, MD 20785

The Odyssey’s capacity is 550. Therefore, we wish to accommodate the gymnasts and coaches first and then guest. Gymnast’s guest # 2 will be based on availability and on a first come, first serve basis.

Athlete Celebration Tickets can be picked up at the Odyssey prior to boarding.

Reservations Required by April 26, 2012

2012 USAG LEVEL 9 EASTERN CHAMPIONSHIPS MAY 3-6, 2012

GOOD LUCK AD

Name: __________________________________ Cell Phone: ________________________

Address: __________________________________ Email: ___________________________

City: _______________________________ State: ________________ Zip: _______________

Gymnastics Club: _____________________________________________________________

Ad size _____________________ Amount enclosed $ ____________

Enclosed is my: ___ Check (made payable to Sportsplex Booster Club – indicate 2012 USAG Easterns in memo line)

___ Credit Card (circle one: Visa or Mastercard Only) Card Number: ______________________

Name on Card: _________________ Expiration Date: ____/____/____ 3 Digit CVC Code: ____

Authorization Signature: ________________________________________________________

Pay Pal is available. Please contact us at: sportsplex@sportsplexgymnastics.com for more information

Send order form and payment to:

Sportsplex Gymnastics c/o Patti Delaney 8001 Sheriff Road, Landover, MD 20785

Make checks payable to: Sportsplex Booster Club

Please note “2012 Eastern Good Luck Ad” in the memo line Email camera ready ad to jbellamy33@verizon.net by April 20, 2012

Please note “2012 Eastern Good Luck Ad” in the subject line

Parents, Relatives, Friends, Gym Buddies…… Show your support, wish your gymnast, club, and or region good luck with an ad in the

Level 9 Eastern Championships Souvenir Program Booklet Include photos of your gymnast in action or

a favorite saying or inspirational quote. Make the 2012 Eastern Championship truly special for your favorite gymnast!

Program Ad Specifications Vertical Full page black & white ad: 5.5 x 8.5”

Vertical ½ page black & white ad: 5.5 x 4.25”

Vertical ¼ page black & white ad: 2.75 x 4.25” Trim Size: 1/4” (border) File Type: Hi-res (300 dpi) JPG, PDF,

Microsoft Word

Reasonable Rates

Full page black and white ad: $50

½ page black and white ad $35

¼ page black and white ad: $20