JANUARY 200S· VOLUME 2S • #1

JANUARY 15-17 Super Clinic (SA) 21-23 National Elite Qualifier (W) 21-23 National Elite Qualifier (W) 28-29 National Elite Qualifier (W)

FEBRUARY 3-5 Winter Cup Challenge (M) 4-8 Continental Judges Course (R) 9-12 Coaches Symposium (R) 9-12 2005 Rhythmic Invitational (R) 12 National Elite Qualifier (W) 13 Rhythmic Challenge (R) 14-16 National Team Training Camp (R) 18-20 National Elite Qualifier (W) 20-27 Junior National Team Camp (M) 25-26 American Cup (M/W) 27 Jeff Metzger's l-Day Boot Camp

MARCH 4-6 Winter Classic (TIl 4-6 American Challenge

APRIL 7-9 NCAA National Chompionships (M) 9 NCAA Regional Championships (W) 14-16 Collegiate National Championships (MW) 15-17 level 9/10 Regional Championships (W) 21-23 NCAA National Championships (W) 23-24 level 1 0 Regional Championships (W)

MAY 4-8 6-8 6-8 12-16 13-15 14-15 18-26 21-22

JUNE 2-5 9-12 9-12 10-11 11-12 22-26 24-26

JULY

J.D. National Championships (M) level 9 East Championships (W) level 9 West Championships (W) Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp J.D. Nationol Championships (W) J.D. Chompionships (R) National Teom Troining Camp (W) Notional Elite Quolifier (W)

Master Compulsory Workshop (W) Master Compulsory Workshop (W) GG Nationals (GG) U.s. Qualifier (M) level 9 Championships (R) XXI American Sokol Slet (M W R TIl U.S. Elite Challenge

TBD World University Games (MWR) 9-10 Eastern Championships (RT--10-17 Future Stars Comp (M) 13 Jeff Metzger's l-Day Boot Comp 14 Jeff Metzger's l-Day Boot Camp 14-24 World Games (R IT SA) 16-17 Western Championships (R) 22-23 U.s Classic Challenege 26-Aug 3 National Championships (TIl

AUGUST 6 National Gymnastics Day 10-13 U.S. Gymnastics Championships (M,W,R,SA) 10 National Business Conference (B) 11-13 National Congress

SEPTEMBER 14 Jeff Metzger's l-Day Soot Camp

Indianapolis, IN Cincinnati, OH Colorado Springs, CO Allentown, PA

las Vegas, NV Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO Huntington Beach, CA Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO Coral Springs, Fl Colorado Springs, CO long Island, NY long Island, NY

Ft. Smith, AR San Antonio, TX

West Point, NY Various Sites Ithica, NY Various Sites Auburn, Al Region 5 & 7

Houston, TX Palmetto, Fl St. louis, MO Cincinnati, OH Ontario, CA TBD Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ

louisville, KY Reno, NV Ft. Worth, TX Colorado Springs, CO TBD Chicago, Il Houston, TX

Izmir, TUR TBD Colorado Springs, CO Houston, TX Dallas, TX Duisburg, GER TBD Viginia Beach, VA Houston,TX

Nationwide Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN

Chicago, Il

SCHEDULE 15-18 21-23

World Championships (TIl World Age-Group Games

OCTOBER 7-9 TOPs National Testing

29 Financial Management Seminar with Sean Dever NOVEMBER 17-21 Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp 21-27 World Championships (MW) TSD Future Stars National Championships (M) TSD National Coaches Workshop (M) DECEMBER 3-7 TOPs National Camp (W) 7 Jeff Metzger's l-Day Soot Camp 7-11 TOPs S National Camp (W)

APRIL 1-2 21-23 2S-30

MAY TSD

JUNE TSD TSD

AUGUST

level 9/1 0 Regional (W) level 9 East & West Championships (W) JO National Championships (W)

JO National Championships (M)

GG Nationals GG World Gymnaestrada Training Camp

TBD u.S. Gymnastics Championships (M W R TIl

OCTOBER TSD World Championships (MW)

NOVEMBER TSD Future Stars National Championships (M) TSD National Coaches Workshop (M)

APRIL 21-22 level 9/10 Regionals (W)

MAY 11-13 1 S-20 TSD

JO National Championships (W) level 9 East & West Championships (W) JO National Championships (M)

JULY TBD World Gymnaestrada (GG)

NOVEMBER TSD Future Stars National Championships (M) TSD National Coaches Workshop (M)

AUGUST S-24 Olympic Games

W = Women M = Men ACRO = Sports Acro

R = Rhythmic GG = Group Gymnastics B = Business

NOTE: Dates ana events subject to change or cancellation.

Eindhoven, NED Eindhoven, NED

Houston, TX

Indianapolis, IN

Cincinnati, OH Melbourne, AUS TSD TSD

Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Houston, TX

Various Sites TBD TSD

TSD

TSD TSD

TBD

Aarhus, DEN

TSD TSD

Various Sites

TBD TBD TSD

Dornbirn, AUI

TBD TSD

Seijing, China .

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling

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FEATURES

A Look at the Sprint Test.

2005 Jr. Olympic National Compulsory Workshops & Technical Symposium ,

Spotlight: Pacific Coast Classic ...

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Member Club Invitational Listing . . · .22

2005 National Congress and Trade Show. · .33

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DEPARTMENTS Event Schedule ... .. ......... ... ..... ............ 2 Classifieds .... ... .. .............................. 46 USA Gymnastics Message .... .. ..... ..... .. 4 Safety Certification Schedule ..... ....... 47 Business Tips ..... ..... .... ..... .... ... .. ....... . 16

Member Service Update ... .. ........... .. 18

Athlete Focus ..... ...... ....... ......... ........ 20

PROGRAM UPDATE Men's Program Update ............. .... ... 26

KAT/MELPD ... .. . , ....... , .... ... , ... ... ... .... 30

What's New ... ..... ... ..... ... .... ...... ....... 45

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

Acrobatic Gymnastics Program Update 41

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Steve Penny Vice President

T-J.mCDl( * * * T~~ne * * *

GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONS

Here's a few FUN FACTS regarding the T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions. Congratulations to the following cities and clubs for their outstanding contributions.

Top 5 Clubs for Ticket Sales

1. River City Gymnastics - Memphis, TN

2. WOGA - Plano, TX (Da llas Show) 3. DeVeau's School of Gymnastics

- Fishers, IN (Indianapolis Show)

4. California Sports Center - San Jose, CA (San Jose Show)

5. Gymstrada Schools - Virginia Beach , VA (Norfolk Show)

Top 5 Markets for Attendance

1. Da llas, Texas 2. Boston, Massachusetts 3. Atlanta, Georgia 4. East Rutherford, New Jersey 5. St. Paul, Minnesota

Top 5 Markets for Merchandise Sales

1. Boston, Massachusetts 2. Dallas, Texas 3. St. Paul, Minnesota 4. Philadelphia, Pen nsylva nia 5. East Rutherford, New Jersey

Happy New Year!

Looking back over the past year offers a chance for us all to relish the widespread success we have had inside and outside of the gym. It truly has been a fabulous year for USA Gymnastics.

It is with deep gratitude and appreciation that I extend our sincere appreciation to all of you who supported and attended the 2004 T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions.

It is extraordinary to note that with the support of the gymnastics community nationwide, the lJ. Maxx Tour sold more than 210,000 tickets. The partnership with our USA Gymnastics Member Clubs continues to pay dividends in both directions.

We would like to take this opportunity to thank all of our members - athletes, professionals, instructors, Team USA Gymnastics, industry and member clubs - for joining us in the 42-city celebration of our Olympic success. We look forward to future Tours and working directly with you to maximize your enjoyment of the sport of gymnastics.

We now look forward to the next quandrennium and the excitement of the 2008 Olympiad in Beijing, China. USA Gymnastics is poised to continue our medal success and growth over the next few years. In doing so, we will activate our partnerships with our Member Clubs at an even higher level. By working together, we can capitalize on our strong brand image and propel gymnastics into the spotlight for years to come.

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As we head into the New Year, please keep your eyes, ears and minds open about ways in which USA Gymnastics can continue to serve you better. We look forward to working with you and appreciate your continued input and support.

Sincerely,

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A Look at the

TALENT OPPORTUNITY PROGRAM Wm A. Sands, Ph .D. Head Sport Biomechanics and Engineering U.S. Olympic Committee

Jeni R. McNeal, Ph.D. Associate Professor

Monem Jemni, Ph.D. Leeds Metropo litan University Leeds, United Kingdom

Co lorado Springs, CO Eastern Washington University Cheney, WA

One of the tests included in the TOPs program is the 20-meter Sprint Test. In this test, gymnasts must run as fast as they can, from a standing start, for 20 meters. This article will discuss sprint results from the 2004 National

TOPs testing (298 participants) and the technical accuracy of the timing system used . In addition, suggestions will be provided regarding the number of practice and testing trials used by gymnasts performing this task.

At the state and regional leveL the sprint test is hand-timed with stop­watches. However, at the National Testing, the Sprint Test is measured using an infrared timing system (Brower Sports Timing, Midvale, UT). This system utilizes infrared beams placed at the 20 meters "zero point," and again at the 20 meter mark at the end of the sprint runway. The gymnast starts one meter before the 20 meter zero point. As the gymnast's body passes the beam, a digital clock (accurate to the 0.01 sec) is started (at zero meters) or stopped (at 20 meters). Accuracy problems arise when using hand-timing. First, there is error associated with the timer correctly starting the stopwatch at the first forward movement of the gymnast. This is typically a delay in timing, as the timer first must observe the gymnast move, followed later by the initiation of the timing. At the end of the sprint, timing often is stopped prematurely, because the timer anticipates the gymnast crossing the end line. Of course, there is also the contribution of subjective influences that may consciously or unconsciously affect the accuracy of timing. The infrared system also has potential sources of error, primarily involving a body part breaking the light beam before the gymnast's torso, such as a hand reaching forward of the body during the sprint.

An analysis was conducted to determine the Technical Error of Measurement (TEM) of the test. The absolute TEM was 0.048 sec. This results in a relative TEM of 1.4%. This indicates that if we assume that the athletes performed exactly the same on the two trials, then the error associated with the timing equipment and the testing protocol is quite low, about 1.4%.

To estimate the degree to which gymnasts performed similarly on two successive trials, a stability/ reliability analysis was conducted. The results showed that the two trials were not statistically different from each other (3 .46 +/- 0.15 vs 3.47 +/ - 0.16 sec, trial 1 vs trial 2 respectively), and the relationship between the trials was 0.95 (Cronbach's standardized item alpha). A value of 1.00 would indicate a perfect relationship, thus a value of 0.95 demonstrates that the trials are very highly related .

Observing the gymnasts prepare for the sprint test indicated that most gymnasts did from two to as many as eight warm-up runs prior to testing. No gymnast failed to perform at least two warm-up runs. On average, the second test trial tended to be slower than the first. In fact, 165 of the 298 athletes performed their first trial faster than their second. One hundred thirty-three athletes performed better on their second trial. This data suggests that the number of trials needed to obtain the "best" performance should be investigated so as to make objective recommendations to athletes and coaches preparing for this test. For the majority of athletes, it initially can be recommended that the first test trial may result in the best performance. The question then arises as to which trial is the "first." Given that the first trial in this analysis was often the best, it is very important that the gymnast does not "win the warm-ups" and leave her best effort in the warm-ups. Observations of high-level sprinters and other "power" athletes suggest that most athletes rarely perform maximal effort warm-up trials prior to an explosive effort performance. Gymnastics

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coaches should consider this information and experiment with the number of warm-up trials they encourage their athletes to perform in preparation for the sprint test. The use of shorter sprints for only a few meters, to maxi mize explosive effort while minimizing fatigue may be a more effective means of preparing for this test.

Statistical tests showed that sprint times were significantly better with increasing age (Figure 1). Interestingly, several scores we re found to be "outliers" for their age group, meaning that they were unusually high or low scores, given the mean (i.e., average) and variability (standard deviation) of the data. In this case, all of the outlier performances were considerably slower than the overall distribution for the age group. The fact that there were a few relatively "poor" performances in this test at the national level suggests that either the testing at the regional level for these athletes may have been inaccurate, or perhaps the other test resu lts for these athletes were strong enough to compensate for a slow sprint time. Normative information is provided in Table 1.

Sprint Times by Age Group 4.00 r----------'~-----'----"'---'--------___,

.; 3.80

" .§ t-. 3.60 ."§ 1i en

~ 3.40 ::;;

3.20

3.00 '-----'-8.0 9.0

Figure 1. Sprint Times by Age Group

10.0

Age (yr)

11.0 12.0

Table 1. Normative Values. Sprint times are in the three right-most columns. Identify the time of interest in the appropriate age-group column and then look to the left-most column to determine the approximate percentile rank. For example, if t he gymnast's age is 10 years and her sprint time is 3.47 seconds, then the closest time in Table 1 is 3.464, which is at the 45 percentile. This

means that the gymnast's sprint time has her better than 45% of the athletes in her age group on this test.

The results of this investigation showed that the sta bility/re liability of the sprint test trials data was very good. Error measurements also showed that the test is both reliable and has a low error of measurement. While the results are inconclusive regarding the number of test trials for optimum performance, observations of the testing suggest that an objective evaluatio n of the number of trials necessary to reach maximal performance is warranted. Coaches should experiment with their athletes to determine precisely how many warm-up trials are needed to maximize performance.

Table 1 9 Year Olds 10 Year Olds 11 Year Olds

Mean 3.5432 3.4447 3.3921 Std Dev 0.1416 0.1458 0.1221

Percentile Rank Times Times Times

99.9 3.118 3.007 3.026 95 3.311 3.206 3.192 90 3.348 3.243 3.224 85 3.396 3.293 3.265 80 3.424 3.322 3.290 75 3.448 3.347 3.310

70 3.470 3.369 3.329 65 3.488 3.388 3.344 60 3.508 3.408 3.362 55 3.525 3.426 3.376 50 3.543 3.445 3.392 45 3.562 3.464 3.408 40 3.579 3.481 3.423 35 3.598 3.502 3.440 30 3.617 3.521 3.456

25 3.638 3.542 3.474 20 3.662 3.567 3.495 15 3.690 3.596 3.519

10 3.739 3.646 3.561 5 3.775 3.684 3.592

0.1 3.968 3.882 3.758

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USA GYMNASTICS WOM~N'S PROGRAM PR~S~NTS TI-j~

2005 JR. OLYMPIC NATIONAL COMPULSORY WORKSI-IOPS & TI;:CI-INICAL SYMPOSIUMS

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June 3-5,2005, Louisville, KY, Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel Ballroom June 10-12, 2005, Reno, NY, Reno Hilton Hotel- Silver State Pavilion

PURPOS~ 01= TI-l~ COMPULSORY WORKSI-lOP/T~CI-lNICAL SYMPOSIUM To provide the participants with a clear understanding of the 2005-2013

USA Gymnastics Women's Junior Olympic Program: concepts, compulsory exercises, the interpretation of the text, technical execution of the skills, as

well as the optional rules and requirements.

To enhance the knowledge of the teachers, coaches, and judges, enabling them to effectively and profeSSionally serve in the development of the

young gymnasts engaged in the USA Gymnastics Jr. Olympic Program.

To provide an opportwuty for gymnastics professionals to become Safety-certified .

MAST~R STAI=I= The Women's Jr. Olympic Program Committee members will be presenting the new Compulsory exercises. The Women's Technical Committee members will be the clilucians for the Optional Tecruu cal SympOSium.

WORKSI-lOP/SYMPOSIUM COST Online registration and registration forms will be available on the web site in early January of 2005.

Members and non-members may register by mail or FAX (1-317-692-5212). On-line registration is available to Professional, Jr. Professional, and Instructor Members ONLY.

D~ADLlN~ I=OR ~ARLY R~GISTRATION By March 11th for registrations by FAX or mail

By March 18th for Online registrations

Registration per site is limited; First come, first served bas is. There is a $30.00 cancellation fee up until May 6th; no refunds after May 6, 2005 (substitution of participants is allowed.)

Pro,Jr. Pro $ Non-Member Price Instructor Member

Price Choose one of four options:

ReQist. Earlv ReQ. ReQist. Earlv ReQ.

1. Compulsory Workshop only - Levels 1-6 (Fri./Sat./Sun.) $325.00 $300.00 $375.00 $350.00

2. Compulsory Workshop Levels 1-4 only (Sun.) $125.00 $100.00 $175.00 $150.00

3. Technical Symposium - Levels 7-10 (Sat. night/Sun.) $200.00 $175.00 $250.00 $225.00

4. Compulsory Workshop (Lev. 5 & 6 only-Fri./Sat.) $445.00 $420.00 $495.00 $470.00

PLUS Technical Symposium (Lev. 7-10 - Sat. night/Sun.)

MAT~RIALS INCLUD~D WITI-l R~GISTRATION I=~~

Compulsory Workshop: USAG Jr. Olympic Compulson} Program book. Tecruucal Symposium: Jr. Olympic Code of Points (a combination of the present JO Technical Handbook and the listing/ illustrations of all elements and their values as in the FIG Code of Poillts). Every person registered will be able to order one additional copy of the Jr. Olympic

Compl/lson} Program book ($45) and/ or JO Code ofPoillts ($55).

The following additional materials will also be available for purchase at the workshop: • Floor Exercise music Compact Disc: .................... ............ ..... ..... ....... ......... .............. ..... ....... ........ ... ............. ... .. ... .. .... .... .......... ..... ... ... ..... .. .. ... ... .. .. .. ...... ... $15.00 • Level 1-6 DVD {videos wi ll be available also) .... .. .... .. .......... .................. .. .......... ....... ........ .... ....................... ........... .............. ........ .. ..... .... .. .............. ......... $30.00 • Wall charts for compulsory levels (Level 1-4, LevelS, Level 6) ...................... .. .......... .. .................. ......... .. ........ .. .. .. ........ .. ...... .... .. .. ........ ....... ........ $4.00 each • Awards Program materials {Lev. 1-4 Wall chart, ski ll report cards, patches, pins & chevrons) ........ .. ... .......... .. ....... .. .. .. ........ .. .......... .... ................ .. . $50.00

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1. LEVEL 10 JUDGES' RE·CERTIFICATION COURSE Invitations/registration form will be sent directly to those judges who are eligible: • Must be a Level 10 judge who has passed the

Level 10 test two times-once in the current 2001-2005 cycle and once in the previous cycle)

• Must also be registered for the Technical Symposium

$50.00 Registration by mail

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2. SAFETY COURSES Louisville: June 2 & 4, 2005 Reno: June 9 & 11, 2005

Pro·Member

Safety Course #1 (Thurs. 6-10 PM) No cha Safety Course #2 (Sat. 1-5 PM)

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Active Participation: "Walk through" par ts of the routines for 3, 4, 5, and 6 Balance Beam and Floor Exercise. In general, the group participation on the floor will be limited in time in order to cover all the material. Therefore, please do not expect to complete the memorization of the routines on si te. There will be additional practice time available each evening.

Lecture Demonstration: For all levels of Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Flexibili ty and Conditioning and Beam and Floor Exercise for Level l & 2.

WORKS~OP SC~~DUL~

Thurs. , June 2 or 9 .... 12:00 noon- 9:00 PM ........... .... ........ ..... ..... ................ .. ............. ..... . Registration-Compulsory Workshop

6:00 PM - 10:00 PM .. .... .... ... ......... .... ..... ....... ...... ... .. .... ........ .... .. ....... ........ .. ........... Safety Course # 1

Fri. , June 3 or 10 .. .... 7:30 AM - 8:30 AM ...... .... .. .. ... ... .... .. .. .. ... ....... .. ....... .... .. ......... . Late registration -Compulsory Workshop

8:30 AM - 5:15 PM .. ..... ..... ........ ....... ........... .... .. .. ... .... ..... ... ... .. Compulsory Level 5 & 6- various events

7:15 PM - 9:30 PM .. .... ... .. ...... .. .. .. ................... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. .. ........... .... .... .......... ... .... ....... ....... Practice

Sat., June 4 or 11 ..... 8:30 AM - 6:00 PM .. .... ... ... ... ..... .... .. ...... .. .. ......... .... ............... .... . Compulsory Lev. 5 & 6 various events 12:00 PM - 7:00 PM ... .... ... .... ........ .. .............. ... .. ....... ......... .. .. .... .... .. Registration-Technical Symposium

1:00 PM - 5:00 PM .. .. .. .. .. ........ ..... ........ ... ...... .. ............ .. .. ...... .... ... ....... ................... Safety Course #2

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM .... .. .................... .... ........ .. ...... .... ... ...... Technical Symposium -General Info & 1 event 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM .................. ....... .. ...... ...... .. ...... ...... ......... ...... .... Practice - compulsory levels 5 & 6

9:30 PM - 10:00 PM .... .. .... .. .. .. .. ... .. .. ..... .... ...... ... ...... ...... ........... ...... ... Lev. 10 Re-certification self-test

Sun., June 5 or 12 .. .. 7: 30 AM - 9:00 AM .. .. .. ..... .... .. .... .... ... ....... .. .. ............ .. ............ .. Late registration-Technical Symposium

8:1 5 AM - 8:45 AM ............... .. ....... ... ........... .. .. ........ ...... .... ... Lev. 10 Re-certification - Practice jUdging

8:30 AM - 6:30 PM ..... .... ..... .... ...... .... .. .. ........... .. .... .. ........ Compulsory Levels 1-4 & conditioning/ flexibility

9:00 AM - 5:00 PM .... .... ...... ........ .. .... .. .... ........................... ... ........................... Technical Symposium

5:00 PM - 9:45 PM .... .. .. .. .. ..... ......... ........ ... ................... ... Lev. 10 Re-certification-self-testjpractice judging

(6:15-7:45 dinner break)

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ...... .. .... .... .... .. .. ......................... ... .. .......... ....... ......... Compulsory Q & A & practice

~OUSING

1) LOUISVILLE: Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel 280 W. Jefferson, Louisville, KY

A very large block of rooms has been reserved. Call (800) 228-9290 by Wed. May 4, 2005 for reservations. Louisville Marriott Workshop Guest Room Rates:

Single/Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy $95.00 plus State & Local tax (currently 13.95%) Use Code "USAG Workshop" to receive workshop rates

The Maniot is 8 miles from Louisville Airport. Shuttle to hotel available for $9.00. Parking at the hotel is $9.00 per day.

2) RENO: Reno Hilton 2500 E. Second St., Reno, NV 89595

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Pacific Coast Classic Changing the Direction of Men's Collegiate Gymnastics

Karen Owoc Event Director

In 1969, over 230 NCAA men's gymnastics programs existed in the United States. That number has since been stripped to 19. This decline represents an average

loss of six collegiate programs per year which seriously shatters the life of men's gymnastics and scholastic opportunities for many promising young men. However, in January 2004, the Pacific Coast Classic made its debut and established a new course in this disheartening trend.

The Pacific Coast Classic, a high-profile benefit men's competition, is being used as a platform to draw awareness to the

plight of men's gymnastics. Its goal is to provide direct assistance in preserving men's NCAA gymnastics programs and increase scholarship opportunities in the United States. The National Gymnastics Foundation Men's Scholarship Program and the Men's Intercollegiate Gymnastics Support Program benefit from 100% of the net proceeds.

"Due to the involvement of many individuals across the country, the momentum to stabilize our men's programs has increased significantly in the past year with expansive interest and optimism towards its resurgence. We are working passionately to stay on this track as our cohesive efforts are the key to sustaining men's collegiate gymnastics," said Karen Owoc, Event Director of the Pacific Coast Classic and president of USA Sports Management, the host corporation. Along with producing this event, Karen is

also credited with creati ng it. The idea grew out of her desire to build a foundation of awareness and raise money to support the men's collegiate gymnastics programs. As a former competitive athlete and exercise physiologist, she sees the value in the gymnastics discipline. She started her first son in the sport at the age of 4 and found it unsettling that many fellow club parents, although existing in the shadows of a university team, were unaware of the vulnerability that men's collegiate gymnastics programs face. "Without the stability and growth of collegiate gymnastics," Karen added, "their sons' futures in this sport were tenuous at best." She thought that if this level of perception prevails in a university team environment, then it is likely the case in the hundreds of non-university affiliated clubs.

Karen teamed up with several USA Gymnastics professionals and set out to create a groundbreaking meet that would draw attention to this dilemma. "When we are aware, we can care", Karen reminds herself. The Pacific Coast Classic became an opportunity to engage both junior and collegiate gymnasts in an endeavor that affects their own continuance in this sport. Yoichi Tomita, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee Chairman and Pacific Coast Classic Technical Advisor strongly states, "With awareness and involvement, we gain supporters for our U.S . gymnastics future."

The Pacific Coast Classic became a virtual phenomenon in its inaugural year with tremendous exposure across the nation.

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The overwhelming response from the collegiate and club programs attracted several local media agencies which further increased the visibility of the event and its purpose. They were host to over 600 competitors from 50 teams, 8 states and 2 countries (Japan and one World Class gymnast from Mexico) and judges from Arizona, Northern and Southern California, Colorado, Iowa, Nevada, Oregon, and Texas. Out-of-state judges' associations sponsored officials to travel to California and contribute to this cause. Volunteers from different clubs, states, and organizations freely donated their time to help support the event. It was truly an orchestration of great generosity and purpose.

NCAA men's gymnastics is the lifeblood of the U.S. Olympic teams. In the last thirteen Olympiads (1956 - 2004), 89% of our U.S. Olympic men's gymnastics team members competed in the NCAA. The entire gold-medal winning team of 1984 consisted of NCAA gymnasts, half of whom came from UCLA's renowned -but now nonexistent - program. Without collegiate programs, the U.S. seriously diminishes its pool of Olympic talent in this country.

The Pacific Coast Classic website is a vehicle to increase familiarity with the collegiate personalities, follow the careers of former J .O. gymnasts, and acquire a greater understanding of college competition and current events. By doing so, they hope to draw more people into the men's collegiate gymnastics network who will quickly realize the need to support it.

Karen closed by saying, "It is essential that our generation takes responsibility to change the direction of this sport because ultimately, it is our action or inaction that will affect the longevity of men's collegiate gymnastics programs in the United States. Anything that we do will make a difference." With more clubs from across the country joining the Pacific Coast Classic in 2005, they anticipate that supporting men's collegiate gymnastics will soon become a nationwide effort.

The 2nd Annual Pacific Coast Classic will once again converge on the city of Oakland (in the San Francisco Bay Area) at the Oakland Convention Center and its adjoining hotel, the Oakland Marriott City Center - February 18-20, 2005.

For information , please visit the Pacific Coast Classic website at www.usa-sports. org or call 925.735 .0700.

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any business discussion I'm likely to slingshot to the importance of : Got courage? An idea for clubs having the courage to add some teeth a great hiring process. Actually, 'i mportance' does not capture what I'm trying to say: Critical and essential are closer but even they fall short because they are often used casually. So, let me try to make my point through the paragraphs below. Please slowly read each point 2-3 times, reflecting deeply and superimposing it over business/employee problems you have experienced in the past.

• There is little difference between a mediocre and a lousy hi ring process-neither has the acuity to preempt a cancerous employee. Only a great hiring process is able to screen cancers before they happen.

• The only path to a great business is through great employees; the only path to great employees is through a great hiring process. Failure to have a great hiring process is like 'Employee Russian Roulette'; through sheer luck you may win sometimes but the losses will overshadow the wins.

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to their hiring process: At Kids First, a job application packet is a complicated animal and includes: a 10 x 12 envelop with instructions; a four page job app; three blank character reference forms; three

. business return envelopes. To be considered for employment at KF : you must submit the completed job app and three written character : references. We of course do a background check and a series of : interviews depending on the position. Certainly, each and every club : must decide if it is a good (or bad) thing to put forth the reputation : that it is not easy to get hired at your club. Obviously, we think it : is a good thing . (I chuckle when I think of how long it took us to : garner the courage to put this system into play. Now it seems like a : no-brainer!)

Would you like us to mail you a complete job app package? If so, please send $5 for postage and handling to : Pamela Groskopf • Kids First, 7900 East Kemper Rd. • Cincinnati, OH • 45249. Sorry for the need to charge a fee but this package has a measurable cost in time a nd postage.

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JANUARY 2005 Happy New Year! Best wishes for continued success. By now you are in the thick of your business and competitive seasons. You have also been planning and budgeting for many of the events that will take place in 2005 . We will continue to give you important information on this update page. The following information will help with your 2005 scheduling. Always check our website www.usa-gymnastics.org for the most current information.

WOMEN'S ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS JUDGING Q & A 1. Who has to re-test and when will materials be available to study?

All judges will be required to re-certify (at the same or next level up, if they have their active status requirements fulfilled) both Compulsory and Optional ratings by the end of 2005. Compulsory books will be available first at the National (2 Sites) and Regional (3 Sites) Workshops. After the two National workshops have been completed, the Merchandise orders for books, Music CDs, and DVDs will be fulfilled .

2. When and where will the tests be available? The new exams will be offered at the NAWGJ Symposium in Portland, Ore., in mid-July. The next opportunity will be after USA Gymnastics National Congress in Indianapolis on August 14. States and Regions will offer testing opportunities throughout the Fall of 2005 to attempt to re-certify everyone before the end of the year.

3. Criteria - Those individuals who have passed the new compulsory exam wi ll have

priority in judging the Fall meets. If there are not enough officials, the next priority is those individuals who have taken the exam, but have not yet passed. Last in priority are those individuals who have a 1997-2005 compulsory rati ng but have not tested on the new routines yet.

- By January 1, 2005, everyone must have re-certified with the new exams in order to be assigned. All old ratings will be expired at that time.

- All JUDGES, REGARDLESS OF RATING, WI LL NEED TO RE-TEST ON THE NEW COMPULSORIES.

- All Brevet officials will hold their optional rating until such time they will renew their rating at the Brevet course.

- Nationaljudges who attend and pass the National Course wi ll automatically be certified to judge all JO Optional Levels

WOMEN'S JUDGES LEVEL 10 RE-CERTIFICATION COURSES Criteria - Judge has held a Leve l 10 rating in 2 cycles 1997-2001 & 2001-2005 - No testing/self-practice exam only Dates: June 4-5 ...... USA Gymnastics Technical Symposium .... Louisvi lle, KY June 11-12 ... USA Gymnastics Technical Symposium .... Reno, NV July 14-17 .... NAWGJ Symposium ................... .... .. ... Portland, OR August 11-13 USA Gymnastics National Congress ... .... Indianapolis, IN

WOMEN'S NATIONAL JUDGES COURSES Criteria - Judge has held a Level 10 rating since at least Dec. 31, 1997 Dates: August 14-17 1st course-for current National-rated officials Indianapolis, IN August 18-21 2nd course-first time invitees ........ .... ........ .Indianapolis, IN

ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS Men 's and women's artistic gymnastics - FIG Code of Points update This information was confirmed at the FIG Congress that took place October 21-23, 2004 in Turkey.

- The 2001-2004 Code of Points will continue to be used through the 2005 World Championships in Melbourne, Australia, Nov. 2005.

- A new "Open-Ended A Score" Code will take effect starting January 2006. Due to this unexpected change and the time it wi ll take the FIG to complete the 2006 Code, it may be difficult to have it available for purchase prior to January 2006 .

- The Men's and Women's Intercontinental Judging Courses have been postponed until December 2005.

- The Men's & Women's Continental Judges Courses (Brevet Rating) will be re-scheduled to take place as soon as possible following the Intercontinental Courses.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR COACHES AND JUDGES June 2-5 .. . Women's Master Compulsory Workshop ............ . Louisville, KY June 9-12 .. Women's Master Compulsory Workshop ...... ..... .. Reno, NV August 6 ... National Gymnastics Day .................. .. ........... USA August 10 .. USA Gymnastics Annual Business Conf ... .... ..... .Indianapolis, IN Aug. 11-13 USA Gymnastics Nat'l Congress & Trade Show .... Indianapolis, IN

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Jonathan Horton turned 19 on December 31, 2004. He's from Houston , Texas, but currently resides in Norman, Okla ., where he is a freshman at the University of Oklahoma and competes for the Sooners gymnastics team.

Jonathan traveled to Maracaibo, Venezuela, Dec. 1-5 for the first Pan American Specialist Championships. He earned three medals including the gold in vault, the silver on rings and the bronze on high bar.

"It was a great meet," said Jonathan. "It was my first competition of the year so to come home with gold, silver and a bronze so early in the season was exciting for me."

When asked about his routines while in Venezuela, he said, "I upgraded my high bar routine with a triple twisting double layout dismount. I was supposed to upgrade rings but decided to stick with my old routine for this meet."

This international competition was Jonathan's first event since the Olympic Trials, where he placed 13th in the all­around. When asked about Olympic Trials, he said, "Olympic Trials was amazing. It was everything I expected and more. I love crowds so the more people watching the better. It was great getting to compete

with the big guys like Paul, Morgan and Blaine and the others. I enjoyed competing at the senior level last year. I was on the junior team for three years, but last year was my first year as a senior."

His next major event is Winter Cup Challenge where he'll unveil a new vault (Tsukahara 2 _ twist), a new skill on parallel bars (pike Belle), a few new skills on floor (Layout Thomas and a tuck double double dismount), and a super E dismount on rings, layout double double. ''I'm going to Winter Cup Challenge to regain my spot on the National Team," said Jonathan.

In his first year of college, Jonathan said, "School is going really well. I have all tis and one B going into finals. The workouts are going well, too. Mark Williams is my coach and we have a really good team. I think we're going to be very successful this year." Jonathan's major is business management and he'd like to open his own gymnastics academy.

Regarding the holidays, he's planning to head home to Houston on December 19 and return the first of January. "I'll go back and train at Cypress when I get home," said Jonathan. "I miss everyone back home but I love being here in Oklahoma."

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Remember, only USA Gymnastics Member Clubs are eligible for the invitational listing. Phone· 510/ 655·1265 Phone· 310/ 450·0012 Phone · 719/ 531 ·5B67 levels - M4·1 0, W4·1 0 levels - M4·Elite levels · 14-10

ALABAMA 2005 Surf City Classic 103; Fallbrook, CA Planet Mardi Gras Invitational Event Site· 5742 McFadden Ave; Start Dote· 4/ 16/ 2005 Invitational San Diego Classic Paige Smith Winterfest Classic Event Site · P.O. Box B50602; Huntington Beoch, CA Fallbrook Gymnastic Club Event Site · 4 Journey; Aliso Event Site· Balboa Pork Activity Event Site - Univ. of Denver; 2201 Mobile, Al Start Dote · 2/ 10/2005 Phone · 760/728·8582 Viejo, CA Or.; 2145 Park Blvd.; Son E Asbury Ave; Denver, CO Start Dote · 2/ 11/2005 Club Name· SCATS Gymnastics levels· W4·6 Stort Dot.· 1/ 22/ 2005 Di ego, CA Start Date· 2/ 4/ 2005 Planet Gymnastics Phone · 714/ 895·2909 Notional Gym Training Center Start Dote · 1/24/2005 Colorado Gymnastic Institute Phone· 251/650·0699 levels - W4·Elite, prepopt. Flips Ahoy Phone· 949 831 ·7300 Poway Gymnastics Phone · 303/ 363·7272 levels· W2·1 0, prepopt. Event Site· 1740 leslie St; Son levels· W7·Elite Phone · 858/748·1716 levels - W7·Elite

2005 Top Flight Invitational Mateo, CA levels - W4·Elite Spirit of Couroge Event Site · 5127 Mowry Ave; Start Dote · 4/ 24/ 2005 LA Classic 05 Pikes Peak Cup Event Site · NW Shoals Comm. Fremont, CA Club Nome· Peninsula Gymnastics Event Site · 7735 Haskell Ave.; Son Diego Team Cup Event Site · Broodmoor Resort; 1 Col; 800 George Wallace; Muscle Start Date · 1/ 29/ 2005 Phone · 650/ 571 ·7555 Von Nuys, CA Event Site· Balboa Park Activity lake Ave; Colo. Springs, CO Shoals, Al Top Flight Gymnastics levels· W4·6 Start Dote · 1/ 22/ 2005 Or.; 2145 Pork 8lvd; Son Diego, CA Start Date · 1/ 21 / 2005 Start Dote· 1/21/2005 Phone· 510/ 796·3547

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BridgeHe Clement Memorial Phone · 510/ 642·0792 Fiesta 80wllnvite Invitational levels· W4·6 Mardi Gras Invitational The Stanford Open BOHle Of Champions Event lite · ASU; PE West; Event Site · 300 Piedmont Ave., Ste Event Site· 415 Mississippi St; Event Site· Burnham Pavilion; Event Site· 701 W. lime St.; Tempe, AZ 604; San Bruno, CA Golden Bear Invitational Vallejo, CA Stanford, CA lakeland, Fl Start Dote· 1/ 28/ 2005 Stort Date· 2/5/ 2005 Event Site· 25 Sports lane; Start Date · 3/ 12/ 2005 Start Date · 1/21/2005 Start Date · 1/28/ 2005 Desert lights Gymnastics Gymtowne Gymnastics Berkeley, CA North Bay Athletic Association San Mateo Gymnastics Halker's Gold Gymnastics Phone·480/940-4041 Phone · 650/ 589·3733 Start Date · 4/ 30/ 2005 Phone· 707/ 643·9622 Phone · 650/ 591 ·8734 Phone · 419/ 523·4988 levels - W4·Elite levels· W4·9 Golden Bear Gymnastics Academy levels· W4·1 0 levels - M4·Elite levels· W4·1 0, prepopt.

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Men's Program Committee Meeting Minutes

September 14, 2004

Conference call began at 7:00 a.m. PDT by Chair Yoichi Tomita

I. Roll Call Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. - absent Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep . John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

Yoichi Tomita thanked everyone involved in the success of our 2004 Olympic Team. It was a real team effort from start to finish.

II. 2005 Budget The budget was reviewed by the Sr. Men's Program Director, Ron Galimore. He asked for any input to be sent to both him and the Men's Program Committee chair, Yoichi Tomita, as soon as possible.

III. New Athletes at U50TC David Durante and Yewki Tomita have been approved to begin training at the USOTC in Colorado Springs. They will begin their 3-month probationary period this month.

IV. 2005·2008 Code of Points The new Code of Points has not been received in the USA Gymnastics office to date. A Code of Points summary sheet that was provided by Hardy Fink at the Region II Congress has been circulated in the USA.

V. Paul Hamm The International Court of Arbitration for Sport will be hearing the case filed by the South Korean Federation regarding the Olympic all-around gold medal. The case will be heard in Switzerland. The USOC is financing the legal effort for Paul to retain his Olympic all-around title and gold medal. USA Gymnastics will also give Paul full support in every way possible.

VI. Approval of Minutes Motion: To approve the Men's Program Committee conference call minutes of June 2 and 3, 2004.

Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

VII. Adiournment Motion: To Adjourn at 7:45 a.m. PDT Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

Men's Program Committee Meeting Minutes October 13, 2004

Meeting called to order at 10:04 a.m. CST by Chair, Yoichi Tomita

I. Roll Call Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. - Absent Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. - Absent Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep.

: Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. : John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. International Competitions Sr. National Team CoordinatOl~ Ron Brant, updated the committee concerning his conversations with the coaches of the members of the senior national team and discussed who was available to participate in the international competitions that were taking place from now to the end of the year. The following recommendations were made by Ron:

• PAGU Specialist Competition, November 30 - Dec. 5, Maracaibo, Venezuela: Jonathan Horton and David Sender.

• DTB-Pokal, November 23-28, Stuttgart, Germany: Alexander Artemev

: • Chunichi Cup, December 3-4, Nagoya, Japan: Todd Thornton

: • World Cup Finals, December 10-12, Birmingham, Great Britain - Paul Hamm

Motion: To accept the recommendation of the international assignments that take place prior to the end of 2004. Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

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III. 2005 U.S. Championships Schedule The members of the committee discussed at length all of the various scheduling options for both the junior and senior men who will be competing at the 2005 Visa Gynmastics Championships in Indianapolis. There was strong support to maintain an evening time period. A straw vote confirmed that the committee was in favor of keeping the competition time frame of Wednesday and Friday evenings for the seniors. The juniors would maintain their time period of Wednesday afternoon. However, the committee would like to officially request that the men's competitions be held on Friday night and Sunday afternoon beginning in 2006.

IV. World University Games Senior Men's Program Director, Ron Galimore, discussed how far the men's program was behind in developing selection procedures for the 2005 World University Games if indeed we planned on sending a team. The USOC now has a 15 month and a one year deadline concerning initial submissions and any modifications of selection procedures for the WUG, Pan American Games and Olympic Games selection procedures. There was also a lengthy discussion about the importance of this event and the fact that it is going to conflict with the 2005 Visa Gynmastics Championships.

Motion: Notto participate in the 2005 World University Games due to the conflict with the 2005 Visa Gynmastics Championships.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Jay Thornton In favor: 5 Abstain: 1 Motion: Passed

V. 2008 Olympic Team Trials Ron Galimore reviewed the date that was being considered for the 2008 Olympic Team Trials - June 19-22, 2008. He mentioned that this date is one week earlier than when it was held in 2004 due to the fact that the Opening Ceremonies for the 2008 Olympic Games is scheduled to take place August 8, 2008: one week earlier than in 2004. After much discussion about the time needed for the athletes to recover from the Trials and prepare for the Olympic Games, the men's program would prefer the

following dates to be considered for the 2008 Olympic Team Tlials:

• 1st Choice: May 23 & 24 • 2nd Choice: June 6 & 7 • 3rd Choice: June 13 & 14

It is critical for the men's team that there be at least four weeks in between the Visa Gynmastics Championships and the Olympic Team Trials.

VI. New Business 2005 Winter Cup Challenge Ron Galimore reviewed the qualification procedures that were used for the 2004 Winter Cup Challenge. There was also discussion about the entry deadline being January 4, in order to ensure that petition video tapes can be reviewed in a timely manner. The final announcement of the qualifiers would then take place on January 6, 2005, which is four weeks prior to the event.

Motion: To accept the entry deadline of January 4, accept the qualifying procedures that were used in 2004 and to add the top 6 athletes from the 2004 NCAA Championships final all­around ranking would automatically qualify into the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

The next conference call is scheduled to take place on Thursday, October 28.

VII. Adjournment Motion: To adjourn

Motion: John Roethlisberger 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

Call adjourned at 11:13 a.m. CST.

Respectfully submitted by Ron Galimore on behalf of Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

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WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL ELITE COMMITTEE Meeting - September 22, 2004

I. Roll Call: IECC Coach Representatives

National Team Coordinator Athlete Representative Senior Director Women's Prog.

Steve Rybacki Kelli Hill Evgeny Marchenko Al Fong Donna Strauss Martha Karolyi Larissa Fontaine Kathy Kelly

Action taken in meeting prior to Olympic Games:

Recommendation that the coaches of the replacement athletes be paid the same Medal Bonus and tour money as the Olympic Team Coaches. Motion: Hill Second: Marchenko

,PASSED

II. Selection Committee Steve Rybacki is not currently coaching elite athletes. He therefore is eligible to serve on the Selection Committee as part of the duties of his position outlined in the Operating Code.

III. Intercontinental Course Participants The committee discussed the individuals who should attend the Intercontinental Judges' Course. Recommendations must be made to the Women's Program Committee. This decision has been tabled since the FIG has delayed all Judges' Courses. An email was sent to the FIG requesting a special exemption for Kim Zmeskal in view of her outstanding accomplishments.

Jackie Fie has confirmed that if our FIG candidate for the WTC is elected, she would be in addition to the four judges allowed per country.

IV. Judging Issues Recommendation to begin the use of the new rules at the American Classic. Motion: Hill Second: Strauss PASSED (NOTE: See Oct. 26, 2004 minutes - American Classic has been cancelled. New rules will not be available until FIG has finalized Code.)

Recommendation to use Audrey Schweyer as the interim person (until after the FIG elections) to serve on the Judges' Selection Committee. Motion: Hill Second: Karolyi PASSED

Recommendation that there be four judges selected as Apparatus Leaders (one for each event) A list of duties will be decided at the camp. These judges will be used during the competitions in addition to the two judge panel. Motion: Strauss Second: Fong PASSED

V. Financial Issues The committee requested that Kathy provide them with the final accounting for the 2003 Tour and the income and expenses of the monies brought into the budget this year.

VI. Selection Procedure for World Championships The committee will be working on these procedures and hope to have them finalized by February.

VII. Coaches High Performance Seminar The committee will design the format for the High Performance Coaches Seminar. The seminar will be conducted in the spring of 2005 in conjunction with a national team training camp.

VIII. Tour Issues Kathy requested that the IEC approve expenditures from the program allotment of tour profits that will assist our athletes who are on tour. She recommends that we have a trainer and a coach with the athletes at all times if possible. Kelli Hill volunteered her assistant, Jen Bundy. The committee approved of these additions by phone.

If one of the personal coaches of the touring athletes wishes to take part on a tour stop (other than in their home town) cost of the airline ticket would need to be approved.

WOMEN'S INTERNATIONAL ELITE COMMITTEE Conference call - October 26, 2004

I. Roll Call: NIEC Chairman Coach Representatives

National Team Coordinator Athlete Representative Senior Director Women's Program

Steve Rybacki Kelli Hill Evgeny Marchenko Al Fong Donna Strauss-absent Martha Karolyi Larissa Fontaine Kathy Kelly

II. 2005 Calendar and Training Plan Martha presented her revised proposal for the 2005 competitive calendar and the training plan for the national team. Discussion on events such as the American Cup, Seattle Event in June and the elimination of the American Classic took place. Martha also requested that there be a National Team list of core conditioning

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exercises to be used at training camps and competitions. After the discussion, the committee made the following recommendations.

Recommendation to eliminate the American Classic for the 2005 season. Motion: Kelli Hill Second: Al Fong PASSED The committee will decide other means of qualification and the exact number of qualifiers from the US Classics to the USA Championships. This information will be presented in January at the Women's Program Summit.

Recommendation to accept the proposed revised calendar and the training plan for 2005 as amended. Motion: Al Fong Second: Evgeny Marchenko PASSED

III. FIG Technical Committee The recent election results for the WTC of the FIG were completed last week. The US candidate was unsuccessful in obtaining a position on the committee. The IEC made the following recommendation regarding the Brevet Judge to be assigned to serve on the Judges' Selection Committee. Recommendation to appoint Sharon Weber as the Brevet Judge to serve on the Judges' Selection Committee. Motion: Kelli Hill Second: Al Fong PASSED:

IIV. PAGU Individual Event Training Camp Recommendation to allow $12,000 of the proceeds to Women's Program budget from the tour to be used for the PAGU Individual Event Training Camp and Competition. Motion: Kelli Hill Second: Al Fong PASSED

V. Medal Bonus Money Recommendation to award the Coach's Medal Incentive money per athlete on the team beginning in the year 2005. Club support money is not effected by this motion. Motion: Al Fong Second: Kelli Hill PASSED

JR. OLYMPIC & TECHNICAL COMMITTEE JOINT MEETING OCT. 22-24, 2004

ADAM'S MARK HOTEL- INDIANAPOLIS, IN

I. ROLL CALL Chairmen Tom Koll and Cheryl Hamilton called the meeting to order at 8:30 am.

Region 1 Neela Nelson, for Sue Graff Dan Witenstein, Fri. only

Region 2 Linda Mulvihill Laurie Reid

Region 3 Carole Bunge Cheryl Jarrett

Region 4 Linda Thorberg Don Houlton

Region 5 Char Christensen John Geddert

Region 6 Pat Panichas Larry Goldsmith

Region 7 Myra Elfenbein Mike Milchanowski

Region 8 Marian Dykes Paul Padron

TC Asst. Chairman Audrey Schweyer

NACGC / W Mark Cook

NJOPM Connie Maloney

II. FIG UPDATE The committee reviewed possible changes from FIG; however; since the International FIG Judging Courses will not be held until late 2005, the JO and Technical Committees will continue their work on new rules for the JO program, regardless of what will transpire for the Elite program. All judges currently holding a Brevet rating will be invited to re-certify at that level and will be notified of the exact date as soon as FIG has confirmed the date of the Intercontinental Course. The US National Judges' Courses, scheduled for August of 2005, will be held as scheduled. All judges currently holding a National rating will be invited to re-certify at the first National Course August 14-16, 2005.

III. LEVEL 7 Tom Koll reviewed the original philosophy of this level. The committee discussed whether to consider changing the concept of a compulsory / optional level to more of a beginner optional level. It was the unanimous opinion of the committees that Level 7 be considered as the first optional level, effective August 1, 2005. The primary emphaSiS at Level 7 will continue to be on execution and amplitude; therefore, the committees agreed that composition deductions would still not be used at this level.

IV. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS FOR THE NEW CYCLE Recommendation that, for Bars, Beam and Floor Exercise at all optional levels (7-10), there be only three Special Requirements per event, each worth 0.50, effective August 1, 2005. Motion: M. Dykes Second: P. Padron PASSED,13 in favor, 3 opposed

V. VAULT Recommendation to allow a slight arm bend of the lead (first) arm for all Group 3 vauIts (Tsukahara entry-that is, any vault that involves a 1/4 to 1/2 turn on, regardless of the direction of the saito off) with no penalty, EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2005. Motion: D. Houlton Second: M. Milchanowski PASSED The committees discussed the number of vaults allowed for the 30-second touch warm-ups for optional athletes. Presently the gymnasts are allowed to go over the vault table three times, but there was discussion as to limiting it to only two vaults. This item was tabled in order to get feedback at meets this year.

VI. MOUNTS ON BARS AND BEAM Re~OIldtteIldltLioIl for be,eh 718 ~o ltBo" ~he Me of It +-h iil~h ~hkk pieee of ply hood uIlder ~he 3priilgboltid for uileven bltr mid bttlltIl~e beltm m0tt1I~3. The mee~ diredor illU3~ Mpply I:he ply hood boltrd. EFFECTIYE AUGUST 1, 2885. Motion. M. Milcllltnolf"ki Second. T::. Reid PASSED It i" recofttIIlcnded ~hat. a. ~he dirnen"ion of ~he board be 2' x "I', b. a rope line be attached ~o ~he board for eMY, quick lCftloval of ~he boltrd, ltnd ~. a non "lip "ur£a~e, "lleh d3 3m ~ape, be plltced on ~op of ~he ply If ood 10 keep ~he "pringboard frollr 3lipping

USA Gymnastics President Bob Colarossi requested that this item be sent back to the committee for further discussion. The use of any apparatus, mat or other item for competition that is not manufactured by a gymnastics equipment company cannot be approved by USA Gymnastics.

VII. OPTIONAL RULES FOR THE CYCLE BEGINNING AUGUST 1,2005 The committees worked on all aspects of optional rules/ deductions and finalized the changes for the next cycle. The basic changes will be published in the 2005 April Technique and posted on the USA Gymnastics web site after the 2005 optional season is completed, up to and including the State Championships. The Jr. Olympic Code of Points will be first available at the two National compulsory Workshops and Technical Symposiums.

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VIII. COMPULSORY PROGRAM FOR 2005·2013 The committees fin alized the deductions for all events and continued to make improvements on the text and illustrations. A preliminary version of the DVD showing the Levell exercises an d supplementary skills was shown to the committee for approval of the format. Tom Koll gave the Jr. Olympic committee information regarding their role and responsibilities at the Master Workshops in June. Connie thanked all the committee members for their hard work and dedication to this huge project.

IX. NEXT MEETING The next joint meeting of the JI. Olympic and Technical Committees is scheduled for the Monday and Tuesd ay, May 16-17, 2005 following Jr. Olympic Nationals in Ontario, CA. The Technical Committee will also meet April 29-May 1, 2005 to prepare materials for the various upcoming judges' courses.

Meeting was adjourned at 4:00 p .m .

Approved by President Robert V Colaross i December 1, 2004

TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEETING OCT. 24, 2004

ADAM'S MARK HOTEL- INDIANAPOLIS, IN

I. ROLL CALL Chairman Cheryl Hamilton called the meeting to order at 8:30 am .

Region 1

Region 2

Region 3

Region 4

Region 5

Region 6

Region 7

Region 8

TC-Asst. Chairman

NAWGJ

NJOPM

II. CERTIFICATION OF JUDGES

Neela Nelson, for Sue Graff

Linda Mulvihill

Carole Bunge

Linda Thorberg

Char Christensen

Pat Panich as

Myra Elfenbein

Marian Dykes

Audrey Schweyer

Carole Ide

Connie Maloney

The responsibility of judges' certification h as been brought in-house to the USA Gymnastics office and will be under the direction of the Technical Committee. Connie explained that the office w ill soon fo rm a Task Force which will meet with Kathy Kelly and Connie Maloney in late November. The purpose of the Task Force w ill be to provide information and ideas that will assist the National office and the Technical Committee with the development of policies and procedures for this endeavor. The Technical Committee, in conjunction with the National office, will determine:

a) the policies and procedures for the certifica tion of officials for the Jr. Olympic Program.

b) the final timelines for implementation of this program to insure tha t the new system will be up and running efficiently by the summer of 2005, when the exams for the new cycle w ill be fi rst offered.

Recommendation that any current State, Regional, or National officer for USA Gymnastics or NAWGJ be eligible to apply for the position of Test Administrator. Any individual who has served in this capacity in the past may also apply. The Technical Committee will determine the number of TAs necessary for each state/region and will make selections from the applications submitted. Motion: C. Christensen Second: M . Elfenbein PASSED

Note: An applica tion form will be sent via e-mail as well as posted online. If additional persOim el are needed, the TC will consider recommending individuals. Those individuals selected may begin administering the new compulsory and optional exams beginning in la te August, 2005.

All TAs must pass the new Level S / 6 exam prior to administering the compulsory exam. In order to give the Optional exams, the TA must have re-certified in 2005. This may be done through a Level 10 Recertifica tion course, a National course, or by passing the new Level 10 test. TAs who presently hold a Brevet ra ting will h ave their Optional ratings extended until su ch time that the Brevet Courses are offered, and will be eligible to administer the new exams beginning late August 2005.

Recommendation that the authors of the new Jr. Olympic Level S and 6 compulsory text and deductions be exempt from taking the 2005-2013 Level 5/6 Compulsory certification exam. Motion: P. Panichas Second: L. Thorberg PASSED Recommendation to continue with the same levels of certification: Level 5/6, Level 7/8 (with a practical exam on only Level 8 routines), Level 9 and Level 10. Motion: M. Dykes Second: P. Panichas PASSED

The committee discussed the timeframe fo r developing the written exams. Members of the Technical Committee, as assigned by Cheryl, will be responsible for w riting and proofing the exam s. Connie Maloney will send the final version of the deductions and text to the test w riters / proofreaders by December 6, 2004. Optional exams will be written after the rough draft of the new optional rules/ deductions is completed (by early January 2005).

III. NAWGJ REPORT- Carole Ide, President Carole distributed a w ritten report to all members of the committee. The 2005 NAWGJ National Judges' Cup will be held Jan . 7-9 in New Orleans and the National Symposium will be h eld in Portland, OR July 14-18.

Carole also explained the new system for assignment of officials for the NCAA competitions. At the time of her report, 65 out of 85 universities are p articipating, even thou gh the system is not mandatory until 2006. All January meets have been assigned and by November 15th, judges w ill be notified of their assignments.

Carole also stated that NAWGJ, as the service organiza tion for the judging population, is ready and willing to do whatever needs to be done to assist USA Gymnastics with a smooth transition regarding the certification procedures and test administrators.

IV. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE ASSISTANT CHAIRMAN ELECTION Cheryl explained to the comm ittee that there have been changes to the Operating Code in regards to the National Elite Committee and the Judges' Selection Committee. The position of National Elite Technical Committee Chairman has been removed . References to the NETCC position in the 2004-05 Rules and Policies are no longer valid.

Recommendation to nominate Audrey Schweyer as Assistant Chairman of the Technical Committee. Motion: P. Panichas Second: L. Thorberg PASSED

Due to no other nominations, Audrey Schweyer was e lected to the position of Assistant Chairman by acclamation. Cheryl explained that Audrey will continue to function primarily as the contact person for Elite technical questions and concerns.

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V. EQUIPMENT It was suggested that the specifica tions for equipment in the Rules and Policies be given in both centimeters and inches. COImie will add this to the R & P in the future.

VI. INJURY PETITION FORM Myra Elfenbein suggested that the Injury Petition Form have the following change in wording: II. Physician's w ritten verification of illness or injury and release to return to "gynmastics h·aining." Connie will make the changes to the form posted on the web site.

VII. UNUSUAL SITUATIONS The committee discussed the procedures that should be used in the situation when one judge inadvertently misses the exercise. Recommendation that the following procedures be used in the case when one judge misses the exercise:

A. With a 2-judge panel: The gymnast has two options after the coach is advised of the score of the judge who evaluated the whole routine: 1) accept that score, OR 2) repeat the exercise after a reasonable period of rest. If the gymnast elects to repeat, the score of the second routine will count.

B. With a 4-judge panel: The final score is determined by entering a score for the judge who missed the routine that is equal to the highest score given by the three other judges and then averaging the two middle scores, as usual. This method gives the gymnast the benefit of having the highest possible score and there is no need for the option to repeat the exercise.

In either case, the Chief Judge should consult with the Meet Referee, who will then notify the coach of the gymnast's options.

Motion: M. Dykes Second: N. Nelson PASSED

VIII. LEVEL 7 UNEVEN BARS CLARIFICATION FOR THE 2004· 05 SEASON If a gymnast performs a stalder circle backward to clear support (#6.104) in order to fulfill the 60° circling element at Level 7, the angle is determined according to the clarification on page 72 in the JO Technical Handbook. This states that this element does not require an open hip angle at the completion. The judge would consider the line from shoulders to hips when evaluating the amplitude (angle) of the body. If the same element was used to fulfill the 2nd circling element (group 3, 6, or 7), the general rule for amplitude for optional skills would apply; that is, determine the angle from shoulders to hips and if it is 45° above horizontal or better, take no deduction. If the angle is below 45°, then an "up to 0.20" deduction would be applied .

IX. FLOOR EXERCISE MUSIC Clarification regarding "song or voice" : The Floor Exercise music may not include voice/ song, but other sounds, such as whistling or animal sounds are allowable.

X. BREVET COURSES The dates of the FIG-Intercontinental, FIG-Continental, and USAG Brevet Courses have yet to be determined, pending the decision by FIG of the schedule of the Intercontinental Course. All current U.S. Brevet judges will be invited to one of the Brevet courses which will be held in late 2005 or early 2006.

XI. UPCOMING PROJECTS In order to accomplish all of the educational projects necessary for the fi rst year of new compulsories and optional rules, the Technical Committee w ill meet again from April 29-May 1 in Indianapolis. Members were asked to arrive on Thurs. April 28 and plan on leaving Mon. May 2nd, if possible. The TC will be working on the following projects:

Judging Exams: Theoretical exam s-Levels 5 / 6, 7 / 8, 9, 10, Level 10 Recertifica tion (self­test), and National Courses Practical exams -Level 8, 9, 10, Level 10 Recertifica tion (self-test), and National Courses

Film Evaluations: Videos fo r the Technical Symposiums, Level 10 Re-certifica tion Courses, and the National Courses. Judges' Training videos for Level 4-6, and all Optional levels Base Score videos fo r all levels

Power Point Presentations: For lectures at Technical SympOSium, Level 10 Re-certification Courses, and National Courses.

Jr. Olympic Code of Poil1ts Revise the text in the present JO Techl1ical Handbook to be included in the JO Code of Pain ts Proofing of the new JO Code of Points, including illustrations of elements.

All members of the Technical Committee w ill be working at the tw o National Technical Symposiums to be held in conjw1Ction with the Master Compulsory Workshops: June 4-5 Louisville, KY June 11-12 Reno, NV

Connie requested that the members inform the office if tlley have a conflict with either weekend so plans can be made fo r the distribution of jobs.

XII. JUDGES' MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT FOR 2005 Effective JANUARY 1, 2005, the standard mileage rate will be increased to 40 cents per mile for all business miles driven.

XIII. UPCOMING MEETING The next joint meeting of the JI. Olympic and Technical Committees is scheduled for the Monday and Tuesday, May 16-17, 2005 following Jr. Olympic Nationals in Ontario, CA.

The meeting was adjourned at 11:45 a.m.

Approved by Pres ident Robert V Colarossi December 1, 2004

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m Start Dote · 1/22/ 2005 Ocean Tumblers Gymnastics Phone · 757/ 547·0169 levels - W4·Elite

April Adventure Invite Event Site· 140BB K Sullyfield Circle; Chantilly, VA Start Date · 4/ 16/ 2005 Chantilly Acodemy Phone· 703/ 378-4966 levels - W4·1 0

Excalibur Cup Event Site· Ocean lokes HS; 885 Schumon Drive; Virginia Beach, VA Start Dote· 2/11/2005 Excalibur Gymnastics Phone· 757/ 499·8258 levels - WHlite, prepopt.

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Presidents Day Invite Event Site· 14023 Noblewood Plaza Dr; Woodbridge, VA Start Dote · 2/ 19/ 2005 Youth Sports Virginia Training Phone· 703·590·8400 levels - M4·1 0

Spit and Polish Extravaganza Event Site· 10615 Rhoads Dr.; Fredericksburg, VA Start Dote· 5/8/2005 Paragon Gymnastics of VA Phone · 540/ 548-4966 levels· W2-4

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Sweetheart invitotional Event Site· 912 A Professionol Place; Chesapeake, VA Start Date· 2/1 2/ 2005 Ocean Tumblers Gymnastics Phone· 757/ 547·0169 levels - W4·1 0

Virginia Beach Classic Event Site · 5644 Parliament Drive; Virginia Beach, VA Start Date· 2/ 4/ 2005 Gymstrada Gymnastic School Phone· 757/ 499·B591 levels - W3·1 0

WASHINGTON Bunny·Hop Invitational Eve nt Site· 6B22 S. 190th; Kent, WA Start Date · 3/ 5/ 2005 Metropoliton Gymnastics, Inc. Phone · 206/ 575-413B levels - M4·7, W4·1 0

Coaches Cup Invitotional Event Site· 6822 S. 190th; Kent, WA Stort Date · 1/22/2005 Metropolitan Gymnastics, Inc. Phone · 206/ 575·4138 levels - M4·8, W 4·10

Dawg Pound Invite Event Site · Bank of America Arena; Univ. of Wash.; SeaHle, WA Start Dote · 4/ 10/ 2005 Cascade Elite Gymnostics Phone · 425/672·6887 levels· W4·7

Gymnastics Un limited Invitational Event Site · 30611 16th Ave S; Federal Way, WA Stort Dote · 4/ 9/ 2005 Gymnastics Unlimited, Inc. Phone · 253/ 815·0998 levels· W4·6

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WEST VIRGINIA G Force Boys Invitational Event Site · 226 Vista del Rio Drive; Morgantown, WV Start Date· 2/ 19/ 2005 West Virginia Gym Training Center Phone· 304/ 292·5559 levels - M4·10

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SPORTS ACRO PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

NEW ORLEANS, LA, NOVEMBER 5-7, 2004

I. ROLL CALL Jola Jones, Chair Ivaylo Katsov, Elite Committee Chair Selena Peco, JO Committee Chair Linda Ocmand, Technical Committee Chair Arthur Davis, Athlete Representativel Tonya Case, FIG Representative2 (non-voting) Dr. Jay Binder, USAG Membership Director (non-voting) Caris a Laughon, SAPO (non-voting)

1. Participated by conference call for portions of the meeting. Participated in voting as indicated.

2. Participated by conference call for portions of the meeting.

II. PROGRAM COMMITTEE STRUCTURE AND RESPONSIBILITIES Jola and Carisa expressed their sincere gratitude to the Program Committee members who have completed their terms, Jay and Alexa. Their tremendous efforts and tireless work is greatly appreciated. The newly elected committee members, Ivaylo, Selena, and Arthur, were warmly welcomed. Jola, Carisa, and Jay provided the new program committee members with an orientation of the Program Committee's structure and responsibility. Committee responsibilities were officially transferred to the new members.

III. 2005 BUDGET & STRATEGIC PLAN The Program Committee gave their recommendation for the approval of the 2005-08 Acrobatics Gymnastics Strategic Plan and 2005 Acrobatic Gymnastics budget by email in October.

The completed 2005-08 USA Gymnastics Strategic Plan and 2005 Acrobatic Gymnastics budget were distributed to the committee and briefly reviewed again. It was noted that additional funds are being directed towards funding of athlete international travel and coach education.

IV. 2005 EVENTS i. Super Clinic

The anJ1ual Super Clinic will be held January 15-17, 2005. Carisa is exploring options to have the clinic in IndianapoliS. The clinic will focus on coach and judge education and will not include an athlete clinic. There will be educational training for experienced and new judges and coaches. For judges, educational focus will include new international and USA competitive rules, use of the Tables of Difficul ty, judge certification, re-certification and upgrade testing. For coaches, educational focus will include new international and USA rules, athlete conditioning & flexibili ty, skill technique, d rills, and athlete nutrition. Specific sessions will also be conducted for new coaches instructing them on starting a program, partnering athletes, and training the compulsory routines and skills.

ii. Belgium Selection Camp A selection camp will be held either February 26-27 or February 19-20, 2005 to select athletes to attend the 2005 Flanders Acro Cup and World Cup in Belgium. The selection camp will consist of training time includ ing informal judge critiques and scheduled competition environment. All National Team and elite athletes are invited .

Additionally level 8-10 athletes meeting the age requirements for the Flanders Acro Cup are also invited to participate. No awards will be presented .

iii. National Team Training Camp National Team and elite athletes are invited to participate in a training camp which w ill take place the Monday after the Belgium Selection Camp. National Team Members and elites and their coaches will participate in training sessions, judges' critique, and team building activities during this time. All National Team Members are encouraged to attend.

iv. Flanders International Aero Cup The Flanders International Acro Cup w ill be held in Puurs, Belgium from March 28-April 3, 2005. Athletes will be selected from the Belgium Selection Camp to attend this event. Competition will be conducted at the lAG 11-16 level, lAG 12-19 level, senior level, and World Cup.

v. Fast Track Clinics The third part of the first fast tracks coaches' clinic w ill be conducted in the Fall of 2005. The Fast Tracks clinics focus on coach education for a small group of developing optional coaches. This clinic session will focus on skill technique. Options for international clinicians are being explored .

vi. World Games World Games will be held in Duisburg, Germany from July 14-24, 2005, w ith the acro competition scheduled for July 14-17. The USA has qualified one Mixed Pair and one Women's Trio into the event.

: vii. National Championships . National Championships is targeted to be held immediately

following World Games from July 20-28, 2005. Host cities in the Midwest are still being explored.

: viii.National Team Trials National Team Trials are scheduled for Aug 10-13 in Indianapolis. This competition will take place w ith the USA Gymnastics Championships for Women's and Men's Artistic and RhythmiC Gynmastics. National Team Trials is the second of two events used in the selection of the Junior and Senior National Teams. Therefore all elite athletes are invited to attend. Additionally, National Team Trials will also be used as the selection competition for the Freedom Cup. Level 8-10 athletes meeting the Freedom Cup age requirements are invited to attend.

: ix. Freedom Cup The Freedom Cup is targeted to be held November 9-13, 2005 in the Washington, D.C. area. The USA will send a national team and international countries wi ll be invited to attend with club teams and / or national teams. It is planned for part of the competition to be a World Cup B event. The selection of USA athletes will be done at National Team Trials.

Freedom Cup age categories include: 9-17 years of age, w ith maximum difference of 7 yea rs competing with 11-16 lAG rules; 10-19 years of age, with maximum difference of 8 years competing w ith 12-19 lAG ru les; 12+ years of age competing with senior international requirements; World Cup - 15+ years of age competing with senior international requirements.

V. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES Recommendation of selection to the Senior National Team as follows:

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• Only senior elite athletes are eligible. • Athletes must fully participate in the National Championships and

National Team Trials competitions. • The first two pair/groups in each discipline, determined by the

sum of total scores from National Championships and National Team Trials, meeting the minimum difficulty and score requirements are automatically selected.

• A third pair / group in each discipline will be selected by the program committee from among pair / groups meeting the minimum difficulty and score requirements. The third selection is at the discretion of the program committee and does not necessarily need to be the third ranked pair / group.

• Provisional minimum difficulty is: 100 for tempo and 130 for balance and combined . Minimum di fficulty is calculated for each exercise.

• Provisional minimum scores are: 54.0 for three exercises and 90.0 for five exercises for a total of 144.0. Minimum scores are calculated as the sum of the execution and artis try score less performance related arbiter deductions. Comparison to minimum requirement is done for the total score from both National Championships and National Team Trials.

• Provisional minimum difficulty and score w ill be evaluated through the start of the competition season. Final difficulty and score minimums will be published by April 15, 2005.

Motion: JJ Second: IK Unanimousl

Recommendation of selection to the Junior National Team as follows: • Only junior elite athletes are eligible. • Athletes must fully participate in the National Championships and

National Team Trials competitions. • The first two pair /groups in each discipline, determined by the

sum of total scores from National Championships and National Team Trials, meeting the minimum difficulty and score requirements are automatically selected.

• A third pair / group in each discipline will be selected by the program committee from among pair / groups meeting the minimum difficulty and score requirem ents. The third selection is at the discretion of the program committee and does not necessarily need to be the third ranked pair / group.

• Provisional minimum difficulty is: 80 for tempo and 110 for balance and combined. Minimum difficulty is calculated for each exercise.

• Provisional minimum scores are: 54.0 for three exercises and 90.0 for five exercises for a total of 144.0. Minimum scores are calculated as the sum of the execution and artistry score less performance related arbiter deductions. Comparison to minimum requirement is done for the total score from both National Championships and National Team Trials.

• Provisional minimum difficulty and score will be evaluated through the start of the competition season. Final difficulty and score minimums will be published by April 15, 2005.

Motion: SP Second: Lb Unanimous

VI. JUNIOR OLYMPIC NATIONAL TEAM The Program Committee spent time discussing the establishment of a Junior Olympic National Team for level 8-10 athletes. The purpose of the Junior Olympic National Team is to recognize top JO competitors and encourage them to continue in their competitive development towards the elite level. This level of national team would greatly benefit the athletes, coaches, and program in the US. Junior Olympic National Team athletes would be invited to attend special training camps and international competitions and the coaches would receive additional development opportunities. Requirements of and selection procedures to the Junior Olympic National Team are yet to be developed.

VII. GENERAL INTERNATIONAL COMPETITION SELECTIONS Unless a special selection camp or competition is scheduled, the Program Committee will review performance at the most recent national-level competition (i.e. National Championships or National Team Trials), national athlete clinic or training camp,

and / or international competition in order to select athle tes for international assignments. National Team pair / groups have priority for international assignments.

VIII. INTERNATIONAL JUDGES' COURSE The committee discussed the possibili ty of hosting an International Judges' Course in conjunction with Freedom Cup in November of 2005. Participation in the International Judges' Course is by invitation .

IX. SPORTS ACROBATICS PROGRAM NAME CHANGE The Sports Acrobatics program will change its name to Acrobatic Gymnastics effective January 1, 2005. This change is made in an effort to follow the direction of the FIG.

X. PETITION PROCESS Recommended changes to the petition process: In order to submit a petition for National Championships, pair / groups must have competed at either a state or regional championships w ith the same parhlers, and have earned the respective Nationals qualification score. For National Championships, all petitions must be submitted within one week (post-marked) following the last regional championships competition. For all States and Regionals, petitions must be submitted to the Regional Administra tive Chair within one week (post-marked) after the last qualification competition. EachRegionalAdministrativeCommitteeChairmustsubmitalistof all peti tionswithin theirregion to the National Office within one week following Regional Championships (post-marked). For injury or illness petitions, doctors' notes submitted as documentationm ustinclude the da te of injury / illness and diagnOSiS of condition. For injury or illness petitions, coaches must present a doctor's clearance to the Regional Administrative Chari or the Sr. Program Director before the petitioned pair / group can begin competition.

Motion: IK Second: JJ Unanimous

XI. PARTICIPATION REQUIREMENTS Recommendation to amend the Participation Requirements as follows:

• Pair / groups must compete at their own State and Regional Cham pionshi ps.

• Pair / groupsmaycompeteinotherStateandRegionalChampionships competition as wanted or needed.

Motion: JJ Second: La Unanimous

XII. INQUIRY/APPEALS PROCESS Recommendation to permanently use the appeals process used at the 2004 National Championships with the revisions as indicated:

• The cost for an appeal is $20. If a coach is not satisfied with the panel's decision to the appeal, for an additional $20 the coach can request for the appeal to go to the Jury of Appeals.

• In order for the Jury of Appeals to change the decision of the panel, the video must be conclusive. If the video is inconclusive, the panel's decision will be upheld.

Motion: SP Second: IK Unanimous

XIII.COMPETITION ATTIRE Recommendation to revise ilie Sports Acrobatics Program's rules regarding competition attire to match the FIG Acrobatic Gymnastics Code of Points.

Motion: JJ Second: La Unanimous

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XIV. TEAM AWARDS Recommendation to amend the awarding of Team Awards at all events, including National Championships, as follows:

• Team awards will be given for levels 5-10 and Elite • Minimum of two event entries to qualify as a "Team" for a

designated level • Competition placement will be converted into points (see table

below). Teams earn points for one entry per event. The team with the highest point total will receive the first place team award. The team with the second highest point total will receive the second place team award. And the team with the third highest point total will receive the third place team award. Team awards are given for first through third place only.

1st place = 5 points 2nd place = 4 points 3rd place = 3 points 4th place = 2 points 5th place and below = 1 point

• Ties in competition placement are awarded the saine point conversion.

• Ties in team totals are not broken. Motion: SP Second: JJ Unanimous

XV. SKILL EVALUATION REQUESTS Recommendation to amend the skill evaluation process as follows:

• April 1st is the post-marked deadline for the submission of all evaluation requests. Requests submitted after this date will not be evaluated.

• All evaluation requests must be submitted on the USA Evaluation Form. Incomplete, illegible, or unclear forms will not be evaluated.

• A sub-committee of coaches and judges will be established to rate submitted elements for use in the US. The following individuals will be asked to participate on the committee: Tonya Case, Jola Jones, Ivaylo Katsov, Selena Peco, and Nancy Davis.

Motion: La Second: IK Unanimous

All previous element supplements are no longer valid. Elements previously rated for US use that are not included in the 2005 FIG Tables of Difficulty will be re-evaluated, based on the new Tables of Difficulty, and published in a 2005 Element Supplement.

XVI. NATIONAL TEAM AND ELITE TRAINING PROGRAM The Program Committee would like for the National Elite Committee to develop ideas and plans for an annual training schedule, including training camps, competitions and individual training programs that will be beneficial to the National Team and elite athletes.

XVII.NATIONAL TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Recommendation to accept the National Technical Committee minutes from the July 25, 2004 in Palm Springs, CA as amended.

• Increase Local rated judge pay by $2 for an hourly rate of $14. • All judges are required to complete a minimum of four hours of

gym observation by July 31st of each season. Gym observation can be done at a Super Clinic with athletes, athlete clinic, international competition, or during a training session at a gym. If four hours are not completed by July 31st, the judge will not be permitted to judge the following season until the requirement is complete. Judges will keep track of gym observation time by completing a card including date and location of observation and head instructor 's signature. Card will be periodically sent to the Regional Technical Chair fur record keeping.

Motion: JJ Second: SP Unanimous

Recommendation to assign the panel judges at National Championships by draw. State rated and above judges are eligible to judge at National Championships. If additional judges are needed, Local rated judges with at least one year

experience will be considered. Motion: La Second: IK Unanimous

The Program Committee would like for the National Technical Committee to discuss ideas and bring forth suggestions for the annual evaluation of judges' performance at National Championships.

XVIII.NATIONAL JO COMMITTEE Recommendation to accept the National JO Committee Minutes from the July 31, 2004 meeting held in Palm Springs, CA.

Motion: JJ Second: SP Unanimous

The Program Committee would like for the National JO Committee bring forth suggestions for the sanctioning of coaches during competitions for inappropriate behavior.

Milllltes npproved by USA GY"l1fflStics President, Rohert Colarossi 011 December 1, 2004.

SPORTS ACROBATICS JUNIOR OLYMPIC COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

ROCKVILLE, MARYLAND, NOVEMBER 15, 2004

I. ROLL CALL Selena Peco, Chair & Region 3 Nancy Davis, Region 1 Lee Hatfield, Region 2 Linda Porter, Region 4 Illya Demyanyuk, Region 5 Resi Buell-Size, Region 7 Linda Ocmand, NTCC Carisa Laughon, SAPD (non-voting) Janet Von Bargen, guest

II. 2004-05 JO PROGRAM CHANGES (CONTINUED FROM JULY 31 ST MEETING)

a. Recommendation to make the following modifications to Levels 4-7:

i. Level 4 Men's Group: T #3 - keep existing skill and add option of "T does _ front pike or layout salto dismount from sit on basket, supported on landing by B1". This tempo option must show flight from basket to floor.

ii . Level 6 Women's Group: 2A - Replace existing skill with the following skill: Band M lying on back, T in double supported tuck position on straight arms of bases (3"), transition to double supported pike (3") .

Women's Group: 2B - Replace existing skill with the following skill: Band M standing, T in double supported high tuck (3").

Motion: SP Second: LP Passes - unanimous

b. Recommendation to make the following modifications to Level 8: i. A 1800 twist must be performed in at least one dynamic skill

with minimum 1/ 4 rotation during the dynamic exercise. A compulsory element with a 1800 or greater twist and a minimum 1/4 rotation can fulfill this requirement, or a 1800 twist may be added to one compulsory element or performed as an optional element. The additional value for the 1800 twist can be added to the value of the compulsory skill. Additional twists can be added to any compulsory element as long as it does not exceed the maximum skill value.

ii. Mixed Pair Balance - the height of the scales were clarified as follows : row 1 #2 - low scale; row 1 # 5 medium scale; row 1 # 6 - low scale.

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iii . Minimum and maximum values for elements were adjusted as follows:

Pair Balance V 1 - 6 Pair Dynamic V 1 - 14 Women's Group Balance V 4 - 16 Women's Group Dynamic V 1-14 Men's Group Balance V 4 - 16 Men's Group Dynamic VI - 10 Individual Elements VI - 10

iv. Compulsory elements from SAWAGG that have a rating = 0, wi ll receive value = 1 for Level 8.

v. Linda Ocmand will ask for clarification at the Acro Intercontinental Judges' Course if an aerial cartwheel is considered a Category 2 saito. If so, the requirements for individual elements will remain the same. If not, the requirement for a saIto will be removed from the dynamic exercise.

vi. For men's pair, new values for the skills with the top on head and one hand of base are not found in the FIG Tables of Difficulty. Therefore, the values of these skills will remain the same until clarification is given by the FIG.

vii. Maximum and allowance difficulty values for an exercise are adjusted as follows . A difficulty conversion chart will be created for Level 8, with maximum difficulty value equal to a 10.0 difficulty score.

Level 8

Balance

Maximum Allowance

Pairs & Groups

Motion: LH Second: SP Passed - unanimous

35 45

Dynamic

Maximum Allowance

30 40

c. Levels 9 and 10 Women's Group: Recommendation that if either or both of the tops in a Category 2 pyramid perform the stated requirements, this pyramid can satisfy the special requirements of: 1) one transition of the top minimum V3; and/or 2) the top must perform a handstand in a minimum of one pyramid.

Motion: RBS Second: ID Passed - 6/0/1 (abstention by La)

d . Recommendation to make the following modifications to Level 9: i. Revised special requirements:

1. For pairs and groups, the maximum value of a dynamic skill is V14.

2. Women's and Men's Group Balance - three pyramids with minimum V6 (value of the top including transition value + the value of the base without transition value).

ii. New special requirements for Women's and Men's Group Balance - Only one pyramid with two tops working (Category 2).

"lD left the meeting

iii. Must follow exercise restrictions as outlined in the FIG Code of Points.

iv. Special requirements for Individual Elements at Levels 9 & 10: 1. In Balance, minimum 4 individual elements. Each partner

must show balance, agility, flexibility and choreographic characteristics. Missing characteristics result in special requirement penalty of-1.0.

2. In Tempo, minimum 4 individual elements, one may be choreographic. Must have at least one saito in a series.

3. All partners must perform individual elements of the same characteristic simultaneously or in immediate succession. Linked elements in a series must be performed in the same characteristic order by all partners.

4. A special requirement penalty of-1.0 w ill be taken per missing individual element requirement.

v. Minimum, maximum and allowance difficulty values for an exercise are adjusted as follows. A difficulty conversion chart will be created for Level 9, with maximum difficulty value equal to a 10.0 difficulty score.

Level 9

Balance

Minimum I Maximum I Allowance

Pairs & Groups 35

Motion: SP Second: RBS Passed - unanimous

I 60 I 70

Dynamic

Minimum I Maximum I Allowance

30 I 50 I 60

e. Recommendation to make the following modifications to Level 10: i. Revised special requirements:

1. Pairs Tempo - one hand to hand or foot to hand catch, minimum V6.

2. Women's and Men's Group Balance - a minimum of one pyramid ofrninimum V12 (value of the top including transition value + the value of the base without transition value).

ii. New special requirements for Women's and Men's Group Balance - Only one pyramid with two tops working (Category 2).

iii .Must follow exercise restrictions as outlined in the FIG Code of Points.

iv. Level 10 Individual Element special requirements are the same as Level 9.

v. Minimum and maximum difficulty values for an exercise are adjusted as follows . The 12-19 difficulty conversion chart in the FIG Tables of Difficulty will be used for Level 10, with maximum difficulty value equal to a 10.0 difficulty score. No difficulty allowance is set. Therefore, pairs and groups may perform difficulty above the maximum with no penalty, but difficulty will only be scored to the maximum value indicated.

Level 10

Balance

Minimum I Maximum

Pairs & Groups

Motion: LH Second: ND Passed - unanimous

60 I 110

Dynamic

Minimum I Maximum

50 I 80

The exercise difficulty minimums and maximums for levels 8,9, & 10 established above are provisional. Theses values will be reviewed by the National J.O. committee through the beginning of the season and adjusted if necessary. Finalized exercise difficulty requirements will be published by April 30, 2005

f.Recommendation to use the SAWAGG forbidden elements for Levels 8-10.

Motion: LH Second: ND Passed - unanimous

g.Recommendation not to mandate that pair/groups move to a higher level if they finish in first place at National Championships.

Motion: SP Second: LH Passed - unanimous

h.Past technical clarifications - The JO Committee greatly appreciates the efforts of Jola Jones in combining all previous technical clarifications into a single document and removing items which are no longer relevant. Selena will send this list of clarifications to the JO Committee for review prior to being published.

i.Recommendation that the Junior Olympic age groups be restructured as follows:

11 and under 12-14 year old 15-16 years old 17 and over

Pairs and groups fit into the age categories above based on the age of the oldest partner. Motion: RBS Second: SP Passed - unanimous

j. The JO Committee will delelop a written description of the FIG Individual Elements for inclusion in the specifications book. This document will list the elements according to their category: balance, flexibility, agility, choreographic. The JO Committee thanked Janet Von Bargen for her work to create this list.

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k. Recommendation to use the Table of Faults as published in the FIG Code of Points for all levels of our Junior Olympic program.

Motion: NO Second: SP Passed - unanimous

*LP left the meeting

1. Recommendation to revise qualification scores fo r State, Regional, and National Championships as follows:

QUdlifying score Qualifying score Qualifying score

for S tates for Regionals for Nationls

LevelS 1B.0

Level 6 1B.0 19.0 20.0

Level 7 1B.5 19.5 20.5

Level B 36.0 37.0 3B.0

Level 9 36.0 37.0 3B.0

l evel 10 36.0 37.0 38.0

Elite 54.0 56.0 58.0

Level 10 pair / groups who wish to exhibit a combined exercise. at National Championships must earn a 19.0 for the combmed exerCise at their qualifying competition.

The qualification score are provisional and w ill be evaluated through the early part of the season. Finalized scores will be publIshed by April 30, 2005. Motion: NO Second: SP Passed - unanimous

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Former Gymnast DAVE STOLDT Receives 2005 NCAA Silver Anniversary Award

The NCAA Honors Committee announced the six NCAA Silver Anniversary Award recipients for 2005, which includes former Uni versity of Illinois Gymnast Dave Stoldt. The Silver Anniversary Award recognizes former student-athletes who have distinguished themselves since completing their college athletics careers 25 yea rs ago.

In addition to Stoldt, the honorees for 2005 are:

Mark Johnson, Unive rsity of Wisconsin, Madison, men's ice hockey Gary Lawrence, Yale Unive rsity, men's ice hockey and men's golf Paul McDonald, Uni versity of Southern California, football

• Greg Meredith, University of Notre Dame, men's ice hockey • Joan Benoit Samuelson, Bowdoin College, track and field and field

hockey

Stoldt walked on to the gymnastics squad at Illinois and became a four-year letter-winner. He earned a national championship in the pommel horse in 1980 and was the 1979 and 1980 Big Ten champion. The two-time all-American and NCAA postgraduate scholarship recipient captained the team during the 1979-80 season.

Stoldt is founder and principal of Commonwealth Pacific Ventures, established in 1999, and has been chief financial officer for nAscent BioSciences Inc. since 2004. He formerly served as managi ng principal for the Enviro nmental Resource Finance Group from 1997 to 2000 and worked as a vice-president at PaineWebber Inc. for 10 years. From 1982 to 1985, Stoldt was a planner-engineer with Pacific Gas and Electric Company.

Since 2000, Stoldt has been chair, vice-chai r and a member of the Hopkinton (Massachusetts) School Board and is a boardmember of the Unive rsity of Illinois Civi l and Environmental Engi neering Alumni Association. In addition, he is a founding financial contributor to the Fi ghting Illini Men's Gymnastics Endowment Fund.

m. Recommended adjustment for finals qualification: If a competition has 20-24 entri~s i.n one level a?~ age ~roup, the t~p 8 pairs or groups from prelImmary competition Will compete m finals .

Motion: RBS Second: LH Passed - unanimous

n. The JO Committee discussed issues related to competition attire and the stricter lUles established by the FIG. The commIttee agreed to use the stricter rules in the FIG Co<;'e of Point for our Junior Olympic program. Howevel; for this first yeal; paIrs and groups can wear leotards from previous seasons that may not meet the new requirements without penalty. ThIS exception IS for US competitions only. Competition attire restrictions and penalties from previous seasons will continue to be enforced.

: III. 2005-06 JO PROGRAM CHANGES . a. Recommendation to establish minimum age requirements for levels

9 and 10 as follows:

Motion: NO Second: LO

Minimum age to compete at Level 9 is age 8 Minimum age to compete at Level 10 is age 9

Passed - unanimous

b. Level 6 and 7 Individual Elements will be revised to be the same as Level 8.

c. The JO Committee was asked to develop ideas related to a Jwuor Olympic National Team, coach sanctioning, and warm-up procedures for competitions. These ideas would be discussed at future meetings.

~ Mi1lutes approved by USA Gymnastics President, Robert Co la ross ; Oil December 1, 2004.

William II Bill II Meade 1925-2004 By A. B. Frederick

Bill Meade, the venerable coach of Southern Illinois University, passed away Friday, November 26. He was one of two Penn State athletes making an immense impact on gymnastics in the U.S. Meade's teammate, Harold Frey, is the other one. Both men ca me under the influence of

Eugene Wettstone, the "Dean" of American coaches, and were inspired to pursue gymnastics coaching after graduation. Frey was a founde r of USA Gymnastics. Meade is a former administrator for the nationa l governing body. His early leadership helped the new organization, then the United States Gymnastics Federation, to grow.

Meade learned gymnastics at Warren High School in Pennsylvania. He wo n state titles in tumbling and parallel bars in 1941. Although enrolled at Penn State in 1942, he entered military service shortly thereafter. He returned to the Nittany Lions after the war competing for Penn State from 1947-49. He was the EIGL tumbling champion in 1948 and 1949. After graduation he coached for seven years at the University of North Carolina and then moved on to Carbondale, Ill. where he coached the SIU team until it was dropped as a varsity sport in the late eighties.

His most "seasoned" gymnasts that first yea r were Roger Counsil and Chuck Ehrlich. Counsil later coached Kurt Thomas at Indiana State University and became Executive Director of the USGF after the departure of Frank Bare. Eight years later, in 1964, coach Meade's team won the first of four NCAA team .titles (1964, 1966, 1967 and 1972) having been runner up for three years pnor to 1964. The "Salu kis" were a power to contend with for a decade under the brash but lova ble coach.

Meade recruited a number of prominent gymnasts to his program including Olympians Fred Orlofsky and Rusty Mitchell who went on to coach at Eastern Michigan and the University of New Mexico, respectively. Another Meade gymnast, Bruno Klaus, founded one the most successful gymnastics camps in the world known as the International Gymnastics Training Camp near East Stroudsburg, Pa ., and yet another Meade gymnast, Kevin Mazeika, has been one of America's most successful Olympic and World Championships coaches. After "Southern" lost its team, Meade was hired by the NGB to work as an administrator. Later he founded Podium International, a company which sets up podia in accord with FIG specifications for gymnastics meets. Meade was retired living in Carbondale, Ill.

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1005 SAFETY CERTIFICATION SCHEDULE The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa-gymnastics.org Please see the website for the most current schedule. *Time and date subject to change. See usa-gymnastics.org for updates.

Januarl 2005

6 Portland, OR 97207; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Multnomah Athletic Club, 1849 SW Salmon St Directions: Jennifer Bohlen-Anderson 503-223-6251 ext 242 Course code: DAOI0620050R Instructor: Debbie Anderson 541 -496-3692

7 New Orleans, LA: 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Cotton Mill Room, Hampton Inn and Suites Directions: Stacy Herbert 504-885-8225 Course code: JBOI 072005LA Instructor: A Jay Binder 504-885-8225

8 Fullerton, CA 92831 ; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. P.E. Bldg. Calif. State Univ, 800 N. State College Blvd. *So. Calif. Mini-Congress Directions: Glen Vaughan 619-286-9437 Course code: GV01082005CA Instructor: Glen Vaughan 619-286-9437

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Alwood, KS 67730: 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Sacred Heart School, 101 Logan St Directions; Diane Sis 785-626-0369 Course code: RWOI 092005KS Instructor: Raleigh Wilson 307-745-8302

Sumter, SC 29150; 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. Sumter YMCA, 50 Willow Drive Directions: Ryan Stewart/Jennifer Rowell 803-773-1404 Course code: KB01142005SC Instructor: Kimberly Boyd 803-348-2693

Wichita, KS; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Heskett Center, Wichita State University Directions: Mark Folger 316-733-7525 Course code: JSOl162005KS Instructor: James SampeI913-764-8282

Erlanger, KY 41018; 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Funnastics Directions: Renee Reiter 859-426-7777 Course code: BMOl212005KY Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430

Levelland, TX 79336; I :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Acrospirits, 407 W Hwy 114 Directions: Sherry Mulkey 806-897-3120

Course code: PCOl232005TX Instructor: Patti Conner 806-771 -2519

Februarl 2005

25 little River (North Myrtle Beach), SC 29566; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Gymnastics and More, 4613 lightkeepers Way, Unit I 0-1 *new location please call for directions Directions: Louie liguouri 843-390-5867 Course code: KB02252005SC Instructor: Kimberly Boyd 803-348-2693

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Non-Member or Associate Member ........................................ $ 115.00 • You must have your USA Gymnastics number or dote applied for

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All registrations must be received at USA Gymnastics lwo(2) weeks prior to the course date'. Late registrations, incomplete registrations, or registrations without proper payment will not be processed. Late registrations are not guaranteed a book or admission to the course. On-site and late registrations will be charged a $25 on-site!late fee. All materials, including the course book, are provided at the course and are part of the course fee. Certification is valid for four(4) years. Safety Certification is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual. Safety Certification registration, however, may be transferred to another course within six( 6) months with prior written notification. Late fee will apply if notification is received after course deadline. 'Usa Gymnastics reserves the right to alter course deadline

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