u.s. Gymnastics

The Official Technical Publication Of The United States Gymnastics Federation

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Senior Sports

J.O. Errata

Keep up good P.R.

Register athletes for

season start

Staying Focused

Physical Preparation

1992 USGF Congress

Men's 1993 Selection

Procedures

PDP Level II

Minutes and Reports

W 0 R L D GYMNASTICS CHAMPIONSHIPS

Indianapolis - 1991 Paris-Bercy-1992

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#2400- 1991 World Gymnastics Champion­ships HIGHLIGHT TAPE. Includes 10 to 12 of the top optional routines from Com­petition II or III. All Men's and Women's Events. The gymnasts are identified on the tape by name, number, country and score at the start of each exercise. (A, 2:00) ......... ... .. .. .. ..... ........... .. .... ...... $16.95

1992 - Paris-Berey, France #2168 - 1992 World Individual Champion­

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July 1992 - TECHNIQUE

July, 1992, Volume 12, No.7

Publisher Mike Jacki

Editor Stephen W. Whitlock Director of Educational Services

and Safety

Production Luan Peszek

United States Gymnastics Federation

Board of Directors Executive Director. Mike Jacki; President: Mike Donahue; President Emeritus: Bud Wilkinson; Athlete Representa­tives: Brian Babcock, chair; Wendy Hilliard, vice chair; Mich­elle Dusserre, sec; Sheryl Dundas; Tim Daggett; Jim Hartun!?; Karyn Lyon; Tanya Service; Wendy Hillia rd. USOC Athlete s Ad visory Council; Amateur Athletic Union: Julie Sickels; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milan; American Turn­ers: Bruno Klaus; Junior Boys Gymnastics Coaches Associa­tion: Bill Foster; Men's Elite Coaches Association: Fred Roethlisberger; National Association for Gi.rls and Women in Sports: Or. Mimi Murray; National Assocation of Colle­gia te Gymnastics Men: Abie Grossfeld;National Associa­tion of Collegiate Gymnastics Women:Gail Davis; National Associaton of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; National Colle&iate Athletic Association: Cheryl Levick, Fred Turoff; National Federation of State High School Asso­ciations: Sharon Wilch, Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Harry Bjerke; National High School Gymnastics Coaches Associatlon:John Brinkworth; National Jewish Welfare Board:CourtneyShanken; RhythmicCoaches Assocation: Suzie DiTullio; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kater Faber-Hickie; U.S. Association of Independent Gym Club: Lance Crowley; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women: Tony Gehman. Chere Hoffman; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Fed­eration: Bonnie Davidson; Young Men's Christian Associa­tion: Rick Dod son; USGF National Membership Represen­tatives: Men's: Dave Strobel, Bob Wuornos; Women's: Joan Moore Rice, Jeff Metzger; Rhythmic: Marina Davidovich, Jolie Barretta-Keyser.

United States Gymnastics Federation

Executive Committee President: Mike Donahue; Secretary: Mike Milidonis; Vice President-Women: Sue Ammerman; Vice President-Men: Jim Howard; Vice President-Rhythmic: Norma Zabka; Ex­ecutive Director: Mike Jacki; FIG Women's Technical Com­mittee: Jackie Fie; FIG Rhythmic Technical Committee: Andrea Schmid; FIG Men's Technical Committee: Bill Roe tzheim; Members-At-Large: Roe Kreutzer; Nancy Marshall ; Athlete Representatives: Brian Babcock, Michelle Du sserre, Wend y Hillia rd; Presiden t Emeritus : Bu d Wilkinson.

Associate Content Editors William Sands, Ph.D., Chairman,

Sports Ad visory COinmittee

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Stephen W. Whitlock, Liaison

Unless expressly identified to the contrary, a ll a rticles, s tate­ments and views printed herein are attributed soley to the author and the United States Gymnastics Fed eration ex­presses no opinion hereon and assumes no responsiblity thereof.

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Inside This Issue

Contents General Gymnastics General Gymnastics: Senior Sports 55+ ............................. .. 5

J.O. Compulsory Programs Errata: RSG, Women's program, Men's program ............... 7 Business Tips Keep up good PR-through postcards .............................. 10 Membership Information Register athletes for August 1 season start ........................ 11 Women's Program Recreational! optional competition program ... ... ..... ... ..... . 13 Applying Sports Psychology Staying focused at competitions ..................... ..... ................ 15 Technique Physical preparation for the young gymnast .......... ..... ..... 17 Announcements Phar-Mor "Good as gold" savings plan .............................. 19 Men's 1993 Team Selection Procedures .............................. 20 USGF Congress General Information, Schedule, Registration Form .... .. .... 23

Results/Announcements Summer Coaches Education Workshops .................. ......... 25 Women, Men and Rhythmic Materials ............ .. ............ ... . 34 ACEP /USGF Sport Science clinic information ........ ... ...... 31 U.s. Olympic Trials results .............. .... .............. .. ................ 33 Women's Sanction Request Form ....................................... . 38

Minutes WJOPC, 9/9-10/92, Baton Rouge, LA ........................ ..... ... 36 WAB, 5/16/92, Columbus, OH .... ........ .. .... .... ..................... 38 MPC, 5/16/92, Columbus, OH ............ .. ... .. ......... ............... 39 MPC, 6/12/92, Baltimore, MD ...... ..... .. .. ............................ .41 WEPe, 6/6-7/92, Phoenix, AZ ............. .. .... ......................... 42 RTC, 6/8/92, Baltimore, MD .... ............ ... .. ............ ............. .45 RJOPC, 6/5-7/92, Baltimore, MD .... .. .. ... .. ... .... .. .... .. .. .. ... .... 35 RPC, 6/6/92, Baltimore, MD .............................. .... .. .......... .46 Education-Event Calendar .. .. .. .. ..................... .. ... ........ .. .... 47 Safety Certification schedule ................................ .. ............ .48

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VIDEO .. TAPES U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS

June,1992 Baltimore, Md.

#2187 - Women's Optionals Miller, Zmeskal, Strug, Dawes, Kelly, Bruce, Borden, Grivich, McDennott, Crandall, Sommer, Bangerter, Balogach 0:10) .... ............ ....... . $14.95

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#2287 - Men's Optionals Keswick, Waller,Roethllsberger, Lynch, Dimas, Minicucci, Ringnald, Hanks, Umphrey, Kirksey, Warburton, Harrison, Stelter, Caputo, Asano, Tho­mas, McKiernan, Schlesinger, Lakes, Ryan 0 :50).. .......................... .......... $14.95

U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS May, 1992 - Columbus, Ohio

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#2157 - Women's Competitions Junior Women - Compulsories, optionals and all award ceremonies. (Apisukh, Powell, Cain, Green, Moceanu, Chow, Thompson, etc.). This tape is 2 hours and 40 minutes long (SLP format) .......... $14.95

#2255 - Men's Competition National Team Optionals from the prelimi­nary rounds & FINALS. (Roethlisberger, Keswick, Ryan, Waller, Minicucci, Ringnald, Lynch, Dimas, Hanks, Stelter, Warburton, Caputo, Kirksey, Harrison, Asano, Thomas, McKiernan, Lakes, etc.). .................... $19.95

U.S. RHYTHMIC CHAMPIONSHIPS May, 1992 - Colorado Springs, CO

#2354 - Senior All-Around Finals. Including Sapetto, Hunt, Bushnell, Simpson, Heather Lovell, Levinson, Vanderpluym, Neuman, Hewitt-Couturier, Pena, etc. ... .. ... .............. ... .. .... .... .... .. ...... ..... ....... $12.95

#2355 - Junior All-Around Finals. Including Tucay, David, Ward, Fredrickson, Chiang, Lim, Alberti, James, Tharp, Sievers, etc .................... ..... ...... ... .. .... $12.95

ATHLETIC TRAINING

#2410 - Back Exercises for the Gymnast A video designed to lessen the problem of back pain in the gymnast. With the use of

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#2387 - Rhythmic Optionals Lovell, Levinson, Sapetto, Simpson, Hunt, Lovell, Bushnell, Neuman, Vanderpluyrn, Alt ..................... $14.95

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McDONALD'S AMERICAN CUP Orlando, FL - March, 1992

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DODGE CHALLENGE: USA vs. JAPAN #2402 - Women's & Men's Competitions.

WOMEN-USA: Dawes, McDermott, Hornbeek, Campi, Bruce, Woods. MEN-USA: Hanks, Dimas, Stelter, Kirksey, Ryan, St. Pierre. JPN: Satoh, Chinen, Hirai, Shinihara, Honda, Mitzushima. (A, 1:30) ................ .. .... $14.95

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Athens, 1991

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#2274- MEN: '96 Olympic Compulsory Ses­sion from the 1992 USGF Winter Nation­alsinColoradoSprings. (A,1:45) ..... $12.95

#2275- MEN: Optional routines by the "At-lanta '96 Group" at the '92 Winter Nation­als in Colorado Springs. (A, 1 :45) .. $16.95

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General Gymnastics

General Gymnastics: Senior Sports 55+ I n April I attended a seminar on General Gym­

nastics as the representative from the United States. The Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federa­

tion (KNGB) hosted the event at their national training center and headquarters.

One of the more interesting presentations dealt with recreational activities for" seniors." The most difficult aspect of sports activities for older adults is to define the activities and the role of sport. We know that a 60-year-old cannot participate at the same level or with the same intensity as a 16-year­old. But, sporting activities can be an extremely productive and meaningful part of an older ad ult' s life.

The session on senior sports was lead by Peter Nieuwenhuis from the Games and Sports Foun­dation in the Netherlands. The foundation was asked by the Royal Dutch Gymnastics Federation to initiate a series of regional projects on "Sport-fit 55+." The projects were funded through a sub­sidy by the Ministry of Welfare, Health, and Cul­ture.

As I stated earlier, one of the most difficult tasks is to define senior sports; who should par­ticipate, what level of activity, should/ could the rules be modified, ultimately, what role can gym­nastics play?

Senior Sports In general, there are a few primary areas for

consideration in the development of a definition for senior sports. There is a large diversity, but that exists also in the total field of sport. Especially for seniors we should think of:

• physical possibilities and impossibilities • various needs and expectations • passive as well as active sport-career • mobility of people • buying power

We should consider these our goals, also re­member that

• there are no exact age limits. • it is difficult to differentiate from "normal"

sports.

FULL VALUE should be the starting point for senior sports. The concept of "full value" includes ideals like respect, sportsmanship, and honesty. But more importantly, participation at the senior level should be initiated for many of the same goals and objectives as younger athletes. The

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second step is, eventually, the adaptation of ma­terials, measures, rules, etc. The components of sport should be modified to allow for diversity of participation, not to limit sport to the very few who are able to compete at the highest level.

Starting from our goals, we should try to link senior sports to the clubs and associations which are specifically related to sport. The sports clubs, of which we have about 30,000 in Holland, were the logical choice for the KNGB and the Founda­tion. However, this is easier said than done. Al­though demographic developments sign on a very strong and fast aging population, a lot of sports clubs are not ready to handle mid-life and senior sports as an important new issue. The new task of organizing bodies, like the USGF, is to demonstrate the possibilities that exist for senior sport activities within the current club and recre­ational programs. As the USGF and other groups begin to recognize the potential of mass participa­tion in sport, especially for our aging population, the development of General Gymnastics will occur.

The KNGB and the Foundation developed simi­lar goals and philosophies about senior sports which resulted in a combined effort to establish a new program. Although the realization of this project is half-way, expectations are high for positive results. Primarily this potential exists as a result of the diverse opportunities for activities within the gym­nastics club setting. This plurality of activities im­plies the possibility of developing activity programs which meet the goals and needs of seniors.

Illustration 1 defines the relationship that has been created in Holland between each of the organizing bodies. Gymnastics clubs which are interested can visit a regional information meet­ing. These meetings are directed to management as well as practical people.

Based on the experiences and opinions from that meeting a club makes the decision to partici­pate in the project. The project has three main phases. Each phase has central meetings besides the more individual directed support for a club. These meetings are also meant for management and for practical workers. In this way it is possible to achieve a broad base in the club which pro­motes future development.

Phase 1 = starting phase • general characteristics and foundation of

senior sports

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Dave Moskovitz USGF Coaching Development Coordi­nator

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L ------II Regional KNGB G & S Found 1-1 --- c

Figure 1

A. Course - Activities • introduction of senior sports • introduction of battery-group

B. Acquisition of Clubs • practical contacts with clubs • "stand-by" during realization

C. Planning of course/activities • cooperation during the courses

• the senior as a sport participant • the gymnastics club as employer of senior

sports • introduction of the idea of "battery-groups"

Three meetings of 3.5 hours each; practical as well as theoretical. After this first meeting the clubs can start with their senior sports activities or are going to try to enlarge their offer on senior sport activities or to bend it in the direction of the 'battery-group" idea.

"Ba ttery-grou p" The concept of the battery group is the promo­

tion of regular activity (e.g. Thursday afternoons from 2:00-3:30p.m.). Then every few weeks, on a different day, add another activity: swimming, skating, rowing, tennis, bowling, biking, walk­ing, etc. These encourage participation in life­time activities while promoting social activity and fun.

• participants get something "new" • variation is valued a lot • cohesion of the group grows • participants take responsibility in planning

and selecting the activity

Phase 2 Evaluation of the development of the battery-

group: • current situation • did we meet any difficulties? • are there solutions for those difficulties? • can we help or advise each other?

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One central meeting of approximately 5 hours, about 4 months after the first series of meetings, is conducted to discuss / evaluate progress. After phase 2 there should be sufficient tools to develop the "battery-group" idea. In that period the clubs are becoming more independent in the develop­ment of their own senior sports activities.

Phase 3 Conversation of the "battery-group" idea • exchange of different experiences • different experiences are helpful to each

other • how can we improve our activities offerings

Three central meetings of 3.5 hours, about 4-5 months after the meetings from phase 2. This is the period where final results are analyzed to determine a new future direction.

The senior sports program is designed to en­courage participation and the development of meaningful activities. Some of the goals that are suggested include:

• Pleasure and relaxation • Health • Social contacts • Competition/ emotions/ challenges • Training and exercise • Acceptance of self and others • Cooperation • Targets and changing limits • Discovery of something new

The KNCB plan is a model that has become successful. We now have the opportunity to ex­pand upon this model, not only for the specific opportunities within the club, but also for the promotion of gymnastics.

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic J.O. Program

Errata: 1992-96 Rhythmic Compulsory Exercises

Level 7 Rope Routine

P 86, 5th paragraph should read:

"Execute two tuck jumps over double forward double turns of the rope and execute a Right or Left double stag jump over a single forward turn of the rope."

Rhythmic Compulsory Book Additions - 1992-93

Level 6

During the 1992-93 Rhythmic Gymnastics com­petitive season, Level 6 gymnasts will compete:

Compulsory RFX Compulsory Rope Compulsory Hoop Compulsory Ribbon

Level 7 Hoop Routine

During the 1992-93 Rhythmic Gymnastics com­petitive season, Level 7 gymnasts will compete:

Compulsory RFX Compulsory Rope Compulsory Ribbon Optional or Compulsory Hoop

The athlete has the option of competing with either the prescribed Level 7 compulsory hoop routine or an optional hoop routine.

The Level 7 optional hoop routine must con­tain the following elements from the compulsory routine:

• Right backscale in releve • Hoop roll across shoulders • Side balance in releve' • Flip toss with split leap to toss, chaine turn

and catch • Frontal plane toss with double stag jump • 720° passe turn RIGHT on LEFT • 360° attitude turn

In addition the optional hoop routine must contain a 6 meter roll.

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The Level 7 optional hoop routine must be between 1 minute and 1 minute 15 seconds. Nora Hitzel

Rhythmic Program The maximum score for the Level 7 optional Administrator

hoop routine will be 7.00 (3.00 composition and 4.00 execution).

Risk, originality, and virtuosity will not be awarded.

Level 8 Optional Routine Requirements

During the 1992-93 competitive rhythmic gym-nastics season the Level 8 gymnast will compete:

Compulsory RFX Optional Ball Optional Clubs Optional Ribbon

The optional element requirements for all rou­tines will be as follows:

• one 720° pivot with free leg at a minimum of horizontal

• one split leap (180°) combination • one 2 second balance with free foot at head

height (free leg may be supported by body part or equipment)

• one element demonstrating a back arch be­low horizontal

The Level 8 optional routines will be from 1 minute to 1 minute and 30 seconds.

All other specific equipment and composition requirements (with the exception of medium and superior elements) identified in the 1989 FIG Code of Points and all other supplements will be in effect.

The maximum score for the Level 8 routines will be 8.00.

(4.00 composition/4.00 execution).

Risk, originality, and virtuosity will not be awarded.

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Men's J.O. Program

Hideo Mizoguchi, Chairman, J.O . Competition Committee, USGF Jr . Mens Technical Coordinator

Errata: 1992-96 Men's Compulsory Exercises

The following corrections to the 1992-96 Men's Compulsory book were an­nounced atthe National Workshops. Please

note these changes in your text.

Page Changes are in BOLD type

iii Near the top of the page, Change "Falls of the Apparatus" to: "Falls off the Apparatus"

iii Why is there a category for "Spotting," and then another ca tegory for "Spotting During the Exercise?" Aren't these the same thing?

iii Under "Uniform Requirements," Change "socks and gymnastics shoes" to read: "socks and/or gymnastics shoes."

4 #3 Replace the word "hold", with the word "show" after the pancake.

6 Under "Floor Exercise Pattern," add one more line to each of the floor patterns.

9 #14 Change to read:

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"Step forward with either leg and for­ward chasse to forward lunge with arms overhead."

Add a standing figure with arms over­head between #15 and #16 .

15 #16 Correct spelling of the word ''handstand.''

24 #11 Correct spelling of the word "leg."

29 #5 Change "left leg" to read "right leg."

51 #11 Correct spelling of the word "Schwab-enflank."

64 Add the "Additional Bonus .. . " section from page 42.

65 #4 Under bonus, "+10.1" should read "+0.1."

71 #15 Add the words "with straight arms" after the FeIge upward.

73 In the shaded area under Class III scoring, correct spelling of the word "average."

77 In the shaded box under Class III, cor­rect spelling of the word "vault."

93 #1 Correct spelling of the word "horizon­tal" under bonus + .2.

96 Part 8 should be part 7 - thus changing parts 9, 10 and 11 to parts 8, 9 and 10.

99 #3 The second and third figures are re­versed in the illustration.

117 #3 Add that the Weiler Kip must be done from 45° above horizontal.

121 #3 Add that the Weiler Kip must be done from 45° above horizontal.

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Women's J.O. Program

Errata: 1992-96 Women's Compulsory Exercises

The following corrections to the 1992-96 Women's Compulsory book were an­nounced at the National Workshop in Ari­

zona. Please note these changes in your text until the corrected pages are printed in Technique:

Page Changes are in BOLD type

4 Vault Run Test: Change Levels 2 & 4 to ... Levels 2 & 3

73 #8 Walks on Demi-Point, ARMS-Counts 5-8: arms move downward

#8 Box,#3 in parenthesis (may bend slightly on pull through)

77 E. Add #8. Failure to place both hands on the horse VOID

Add #9. Run-approach without executing the vault (BALK) *touching the springboard or horse VOID Gymnast is allowed 3 approaches, without penalty, to successfully complete a vault. *successful vault on fourth approach re­ceives a penalty of .50

85 #3 Clear Hip Circle 30° .... BOX 4th penalty: Hips touching bar as up­swings finishes .80

99 #13 Assemble ... BOX 3rd penalty: Feet not coming together upon landing

#16 180° Passe Turn to 180° Pivot Turn ... text, 4th line should read: Stretched Left leg extends from rear to sideward-diagonally downward at 45°. Execute 90° of the tum, then bend Left knee sideward, outward in passe position, toe touching Right ankle. Lower Right heel...

#16 Illustration: the last figure is incorrect. The Left leg should be extended forward.

105 #11 BOX Under Assemble: 3rd penalty should read: Feet not coming together upon landing

107 #4 Body Wave: BOX, delete last penalty: Fail­ure to finish on balls of feet

114 #3 3/4 Turn to Sit: Illustration: 4th figure should have Right arm at side middle; 5th figure should have arm at for­ward middle.

#3 The gymnast may perform the Valdez with the opposite arm forward. In order to re­verse the arms, switch the arms at the end of the turn as the sit occurs.

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116 b) Stag-Split Leap: Add ARMS: Right arm side middle; Left arm forward middle.

118 #12 Small Leap and Pose: 2nd column, ARMS: Open to forward diagonally upward, palms up. Delete "side middle"

119 #15 Stag Jump Illustra tion: 1 st figure arms should be at side middle.

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Floor Exercise Skill Summary: Add to LevelS: Fouette (after Split Leap) Add to Level 6: Tour Jete (after Split Leap) Add to Level 7: Tour Jete (after Stag-Split Leap, Side Leap)

#16 Stride Leap: Two running steps for­ward-Left, Right. Delete last Left.

143 #1 1/ 2 Turn Illustration: Delete 6th figure and 8th figure should show arms crossed as described in text.

146 #11 Extension, 180° Turn: ARMS on 1800 Turn: Right arm lowers slightly .... (delete lifts)

147 #12 Run, Assemble: Add to beginning of text: Continue to tum toward side 2,

#13 Stretched Jump 1/1: The text states the turn may be performed in either direction. The arms described in the assemble are written for preparation to turn to the Right. If the gymnast wishes to jump and turn to the Left, she must reverse the arms on the "wrap" on the assemble.

149 #20 360° Turn Illustration: Free Leg in 360° turn should show a forward position.

#21 High Kick: 1st ARMS: Lower forward to sides, ...

157 Handspring Penalties: same change as on page 77

177 #13 3rd Fault: Feet not coming together upon landing

179 #11 Assemble, 3rd Fault: Feet not coming together upon landing

181 #4 Body Wave: Delete 3rd Fault-Failure to finish on balls of feet

193 #16 Backward Chest Roll (0.2), not 0.4

194 #26 Back Walkover to Kneel (0.2), not 0.4

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Connnie Maloney USGF Women's J.O . Program Coordinator

Business Tips

T.]. Reid, Amite, CA

ABOUT THE AUTHOR: T.J. REID is a retail

consultant and author of Wluit Mother Never Told 'Ya About Retail .. . A small store suroival guide, avail­able by calling 504-748-8615 or sending $29.95 to T.J. Reid, P.O. Box 977, Amite, LA 70422. Credit cards are accepted.

This article was ad­apted by permission of the author from an article that appeared in Sam's Buy­line, Vol. 6, No.2, 1992.

Keep Up Good PR T~4p()~

Throughout the last twenty years, I've found direct mail to be one of my most successful forms of advertising. Once a good mail list is

established (either by in-store registration, record­ing of names from daily sales receipts, or even by purchasing existing lists from others), I feel a busi­ness should make a direct mail contact with their customers every sixty days. Six mailings a year will keep your company's name before the public, giv­ing them a constant reminder of your presence in

Jl very wise man once saUL ..

HIts nice to oe important, out it s more important

to oe nice. n

%ank..-you foryour Kind wurtsey and continuea

patronage. It is greatfy appreciatea.

the area. A regular check will be needed to keep your list up-to-date and addresses clean. I know stores that keep individual names on their lists until they either "Buy or Die." - This

rr persistence can 'LJ.s- be costly, but will payoff in the long run.

For my mailings, I use postcards at least 80 percent of the time. A card can be used to announce new classes, special sales, meets or exhibitions, and even as incentive coupons or birthday greetings.

With the latest postal increase, the price of mailing a card first class has risen to 19 cents-still 10 cents less than a letter. You not only save on the postage and the cost of an envelope, but printing costs on cards is Yz to 1!J less per item to print. Most important is the extra exposure you receive by choosing to send a card in lieu of a letter.

How often have you seen unopened advertise­ments thrown in the trash can? Some never leave the post office lobby. With a card, no one can resist the urge to at least glance at the message, before tossing it. If there are several members in one family, it will make the rounds as each person goes through the daily mail.

Today in busy households, at least one in three use their refrigerator door as a message center. If your card has important data or a deadline date to remember, it will probably end up there in clear view-held in place by a vegetable shaped magnet!

The U.S. Postal Service describes a postcard as 3 V2" by 5" to 4Y2" by 6" in size. Any larger and you'll have to use a 29 cent stamp; any smaller will be considered too small for delivery.

It is surprising the amount of information you

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call include on a postcard, but the tight space requires concise writing. The key to success is knowing exactly what you want to accomplish with your message. Do not try to say too many things in one mailing, have a single, clear goal. Keep wording short enough to allow for extra white space. This gives an uncluttered look, mak­ing it easier to read and more eye pleasing. A recognizable logo is very important. Customers will quickly identify your mailing with just one glance.

By printing cards in large quantities (leaving valid dates open) you will be able to save greatly on printing costs. These can serve also as hand­outs in your club or at special events. Try to convince other local merchants to participate in a "card deck" mailing which could include many cards for one low postage cost, shared by everyone.

Say {'TFzan!0'ou)J Saying "Thank You" is one of the first things a

new mother teaches her child. It's polite. It's good manners. It's the right thing to do! This rule of life applies to your gymnastics club business. Show­ing your sincere appreciation is one of the ways you can set yourself apart from the competition. Make sure that to you and your staff, each parent and their child are a face, a name and a person.

I chose the above card because it's message was exactly what I felt at the time. I had just begun traveling, presenting my seminars allover America, and was seldom in the store. I used the store sketch for quick customer recognition response, and the message to make customers understand. "I like my new career, but YOU are still very important to me and this business." The words were perfect.

It is easy to make up your own message or find a quotation that fits your needs. I know several mer­chants who wrote cute poems and verses, while others just handwrote "Thank you." It really doesn't matter how you say it, as long as you say it!

Keep cards already stamped, next to the recep­tion desk so that names and addresses can be filled in as soon as the customer leaves. In my business, I send a card to every new customer, and then each time they spend over $250. Deter­mine other appropriate times and reasons to send cards to your gym school clients.

Since there may be other local gym clubs in town, and there certainly are many other sports/recre­ation activities that compete for your student's par­ticipation, keep in mind that your clients could have selected a wide range of alternative activities. In­stead they chose YOu. Saying "thanks" is the least you can do to repay them for their kindness. Do it daily, in cards, smiles, and services rendered!

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Membership Information

Register Athletes for August 1 Season Start Each year, in the process of registering some

50,000 gymnasts for competition in USGF Sanctioned events, the Membership Divi­

sion of the Federation receives countless applica­tions containing errors.

Dealing with these, and the many thousands of telephone calls, payment problems, and forms lacking information causes delays for some and consternation for others.

The following is an explanation of the entire process of Athlete Registration with the USGF.1t is presented here to give you a background on how the system works as dictated by the enor­mous number of registrations received by the USGF between August 1 and late October each year.

1. USGF mails the forms to you USGF Athlete Membership forms are mailed

to Clubs during June of each year. This year they were mailed around June 1. Each club is sent a number of forms based on the number of gymnasts the club registered the previous sea­son plus a 10% overage. These forms are sent in a package via certified mail, meaning the club representative must sign for them as proof they were received. USGF receives the proof cards back and notes the receipt in the central computer system's database.

2. The athletes fill in their applications It is important that ALL BLANKS be filled in

on Athlete Registration Forms. Missing one will delay processing. There is a cover sheet attached to all USGF Athlete forms detailing instructions to follow when registering. It is important that the process be done correctly. Dealing with missing information bogs down the entire processing department. Forms prop­erly filled in zip through quickly.

Allow plenty of time for delivery. Remem­ber: the u.S.Postal Service is quite slow. We regularly have mail from adjacent states taking 4 to 7 days to reach our Post Office box! Allow for this and assume the mail will need a week each way, plus a few days for USGF to process the materials.

Before mailing forms to USGF check to see that every blank on the form is filled in. Fre­quently overlooked are Birthdates, Club Ad­dresses, and parents signatures on the waiver form. If any of these are missing we must

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return the form to you for signature, etc., caus­ing delays.

3. USGF receives applications Depending on how you mail your forms,

either the USGF Membership department re­ceives your application, or our bank does. If you enclose a check and send the applications to the USGF Membership P.O. Box, it is actu­ally the bank's box. They open the envelopes, make out the deposits, and deposit the checks, forwarding the next day, to USGF, a copy of each check and the original application forms. If you mail your application to the USGF Street Address (because you have sent it overnight mail, or you used VISA or Mastercard to pay for the memberships) processing begins imme­diately after the deposit process is handled by the USGF Accounting division.

After the deposit takes place, a Membership accounting person checks to make sure the amount of money sent equals the number of athletes applied for. If there is a mis-match, it goes into a "trouble file" and a letter is sent to the club to straighten it out. If we owe you a refund, it is entered into the accounting ledgers to be processed during the next refund cycle. If you owe USGF more money, your forms will be delayed while we wait for a response. Check your amounts carefully. Athlete memberships are $30 each (Limited Womens Level IV and Recreational Skill level $20).

After the accounting process in which it is determined the money matches number of ath­letes applied for, the applications move next to the Registra tion area where they are checked to assure the Waiver & Release portion is signed, and that all information is filled in properly. Again, if a form is not properly filled in -completely - it is put into a "hold" file and the club is notified of the problem. The forms await correct information from the Club. If it is a waiver signature problem, the form must be sent back, orre-sent by the Club, as ORIGINAL SIGNATURES ONLY are accepted. We cannot accept Faxed or photocopied forms for this reason. If information such as Birthda te is miss­ing from the form, or other data, we generally call the clubs as time permits.

Once we have all the correct information, the member's ID number is stamped on both copies of the carbon type forms, with the original

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Jan Claire, USGF Director of Membership

being sent to Data Entry to be stored in the computer system, and the copy is returned to the club. Because these are put into window envelopes, the Club Information at the top, containing the name and address of the club, are very important for quick return of these forms. They are sent first class mail. (Allow for this time, as well).

4. The athlete is a member when ...

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The athlete is a member only when the 6 digit 10 number, beginning with a "1" has been received by the club. The fact that a form has been SENT to the USGF does not guarantee a number will be assigned, primarily due to the many errors such forms can contain (see above). It stands to reason that when thousands and thousands of people are filling out forms, there will be errors. ONLY upon receiving the Ath-

THE STEPS TO PROPERLY REGISTERING ATHLETE

MEMBERS

1. Read Cover Sheet of Ath­lete Registration Form.

2. Remove the Cover Sheet ON L Y (do not separate the forms)

3. Fill in the club name, ad­dress and other informa­tion until all blanks are filled in.

4. Have parents sign waiver & release statement if child is under 18. If over 18, gymnast may sign.

5. Be sure citizenship infor­mation is checked.

6. Include ONE CHECK rep­resenting the TOTAL AMOUNT of registrations being sent and double check amount against fees per gymnast.

7 . Mail forms to proper ad­dress shown on back of the forms.

8. Allow 3 weeks for mail and processing before first competition.

lete 10 number, maya gymnast compete in his / her first USGF Sanctioned Event of the season, so it is very important to register well ahead of the first competition of the season.

Upon registration, approximately one week after assignment of the number, the Athlete will be mailed a member card verifying mem­bership. This card also contains insurance cov­erage information and discounts offered by Membership sponsors. It is important tha t gym­nasts keep their cards with them while at meets as the reverse of the card has valuable injury and insurance information.

5. The information is checked As meet directors hold competitions, their

meet reports containing lists of competitors (as well as judges and coaches) are sent to their State Chairmen. The State Chairmen also re­ceive, from USGF, master listings of all USGF Athlete and Professional members in their states to use as a guide to "who's registered." These are checked against each other to assure that we have 100% of our gymnasts entering com­petitions who are USGF Athlete Members. This checking process can affect the validity of sanc­tions and is very important. We take this very seriously.

Sports activity has become a huge business in the United States. Gymnastics, as one of the top amateur sports in the country, has had

to ad just to the growth by establishing solid guide­lines for the operation of the sport under the Amateur Sports Act and the U.s. Olympic Committee's rules and regulations. Byestablish­ing our membership program we have an implicit obligation to look out for the safety and well being of our gymnasts. You as club owners, directors, coaches, judges, and supporters make the whole program work by assuring everyone participat­ing in a USGF Sanctioned event is properly regis­tered, and properly prepared to enjoy sports com­petition.

USGF Membership Number Nationwide: 800-345-4719

Fax: 317-237-5072

For all parties other than Membership: 317-237-5050

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Womens Program

USGP Recreational/ Optional Competition Program A s you plan for the 1992-93 competition

season, you may want to consider using the J,O. Recrea tional/ Optional program.

A look back in time When I first started coaching a women's gym­

nastics team with the Bloomfield Hills Schools, MI, Department of Recreation in the 1970's, we had limited equipment (one of each piece) and limited training time (two or three 3-hour work­outs per week that included equipment set-up and take-down). Despite these limitations, we had high participation and high enthusiasm­and the gymnasts really performed well! Our team was the Michigan State Champions several times during this period. Today

Competitive gymnastics has progressed very rapidly over the past 20 years. Now, in order to be "competitive," even Level 5 compulsory gym­nasts must train 4-5 days per week for 3-4 hours per session in fully equiped gymnastics facilities. While I am a firm believer of the compulsory concept and continue to be in awe of the perfor­mance abilities of our young athletes, I believe that the current system has alienated participa­tion in gymnastics by a large number of talented and interested athletes, who, for what every rea­son, cannot (or do not want) to participate in such an intensive training program.

For these reasons Mike Jacki, USGF Executive Director, asked that Connie Maloney, Women's J.O. Program Coordinator, and I develop a com­petitive program tha t gymnastics clubs / programs can use to encourage participation by this group of "lost" potential gymnasts. The result is the USGF Recreational/Optional Program.

This program is designed for groups of girls who would like to participate in competitive gym­nastics using optionals ONLY, but who have lim­ited hours of practice time available, and/ or who only participate in gymnastics programs for just a few months each year.

The program is ideal for recreational class level gymnasts who would enjoy the opportunity to compete in a low level competitive program and/ or have lower difficulty level optional skills than the current standard. These are "skilled" gym­nasts who don't want to tryout for your "team." Clubs could also use the program to develop optional routine experience for Level 4's-7's be­fore they advance into Levels 8-10.

Participation isn't limited just to elementary school aged gymnasts! Junior high and high school

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You can use Rec/Optional to encourage par­ticipation in your club programs by local junior high and high school team gymnasts. If you time it right, participation in the program can be an excellent pre-season preparation for these athletes. Instead of dropping out ofUSGF gym­nastics club programs, these fine athletes would be encouraged to continue participation in pre­season, post season, and/ or summer club train­ing. The high school coaches might even encour­~ the gymnasts' participation in club programs!

Suggestion: consider hiring the local H.s. coach to conduct this program for you during the summer and fall enrollment periods). Com­munity relations and recognition increases; AND, you have more enrollees + higher rev­enues. Scheduling is not that difficult since training hours in the gym are limited.

University While we continue to observe the decline of

collegiate team gymnastics opportunities, col­lege and university sponsored gym-club pro­grams are actually on the increase. Ex-high school gymnasts and interested new college aged athletes can participate with confidence and skill in these "club"programs, even if they only have two or three days per week of train­ing time. The Rec/Optional program can be used by university gymnastics teachers for physical education majors gymnastics classes. What better "final exam" than an organized competition of the class students?

Suggestion: consider working with your local university / college to develop these programs. You, or a member of your staff, can assist in development and instruction. While income op­portunities are probably not high, you would be making great contacts and have an opportunity to "recruit" and participate in the training of potential staff for your gym club programs.

Adults While the USGF is yet to hear of this particular

application of the Rec/Optional program; the program is flexible enough, and easy enough, that even interested adults can participate!

"Gymnastics for All" is the theme of the F.I.G program of "General Gymnastics." Keep reading Technique for articles that discuss this popular European concept of gymnastics that encourages exhibition/performance gymnas­tics for participants of all ages and abilities.

"Everything you need to know" is contained in the USGF publication, USGF Recreational/ Optional Competition Program rule book. (USGF

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Steve Whitlock, USGF Director of Educational Services and Safety

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Item #1100, $7.00-available from USGF Mer­chandising. Use the Order Form on page 2 of this magazine). This book contains a complete description of the events, the judging system, suggested award system, suggested participa-

Highlights of the Recreational/Optional Program

• SAFETY is built into the program since skill level difficulty is restricted-difficulty ratings of allowable skills are divided into: Basics, A's, B's, and B+'s.

• Gymnasts compete within age groups.

• All-around is NOT a requirement. Gym­nasts may compete in one or more events.

• The judging systemforthis program places emphasis on Execution over Difficulty. A simple routine performed well will be able to score high-gymnasts are not rewarded by performing routines with high difficulty.

• The events include: Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Balance Beam, Floor Exercise, and Tumbling. The tumbling event is designed to be performed either on strip mats or on the diagonal of a floor mat.

• This program is FUN and MOTIVATING for the gymnasts.

• Meets can be conducted very fast and efficiently.

tion costs, and detailed tables of the skill diffi­culties that are permitted.

Reference Whitlock, S., New Recreational! optional competitive

program. Technique, Vol. 11, #2, '91, 12.

• The program is very flexible in its use­since this program is separate from the regular USGF Junior Olympic competi­tive structure, YOU determine the best way to use the program: inter-club, intra­club, local invitational competitions, etc.

• Low gymnast participation costs.

• Low judging costs-while two judges per event is suggested, it is permissible to use one judge per event. You will need to identify judges who are willing to "read the rule book" in order to officiate these programs. Our experience is that the judges find it very easy (and fun) to do these competitions.

• Suggested awards are based upon score achievement, not ranking.

• For those of you concerned about insur­ance, USGF Membership has established a special $20 Athlete Registration rate for Recreational Skill level participants. (Note: USGF Athlete Registration is only re­quired if you desire a USGF sanction for your competitions).

The United States Gymnastics Federation is Pleased to Announce the

TALENT OPPORTUNITIES PROGRAM

"TOP"

This Program is being implemented under the direction of the Elite Program Committee Chairman. Each Region will be conducting a Talent Opportunity Program. The purpose of the Program is the early identification of talented athletes who will become USGF National Team Members and our countries representatives in International Competitions. We hope to identify, nurture and assist with the development of these athletes and their coaches.

This program is a raw talent identification system developed by Dr. Bill Sands for the United States Gymnastics Federation. There are no specific gymnastics skills that are neces­sary for success. Athletes MUST be USGF registered athletes between the ages of 6-11. A medical examination and other information will be required. Registeration fee for the Regional Testing will be $25.00 or less.

If you are interested in testing your athletes, please contact your Regional ELite Program Chairman or your State USGF Chairman. Testing will begin this summer. The National Testing Site will be held in the late fall of 1992. Please help us to help you! Participate!

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

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Applying Sports Science

Staying Focused at Competitions

I s it possible to prepare for the "pressure cooker" of the big competitions? To stay fo­cused, positive and do your best? The answer

is yes! Barb is a U.s. Olympian and a solid contender

in her event, yet few expect her to medal. Unex­pectedly, she puts together a series of strong performances and wins a bronze medal. A news commentator, with a hint of wonder in his voice, declared "She really put it together on the big day!"

A favorite to win Olympic gold in his event, college track star, Orland, arrives in Barcelona. On the big day he appears lethargic and finishes a disappointing fifth. A magazine writer asks, "Are the Olympics just too much pressure for you?" While many factors determine the outcome of an event, a big part of competing is being able to block out distractions and stay focused.

An Olympian from the 1988 team sums it up this way, "I think I started doing too much, too late. It was like I was cramming for an exam or something. A lot of the time I was wandering around the village going/My God, I'm at the Olympics. This is really it!' I felt I needed to be better prepared than ever before but by the time my event started, I was worn out already. If an athlete is doing well and they have a good pro­gram in place for physical and mental prepara­tion, I would say they should stay on it. Don't change stuff at the last minute like I did."

How can I stay focused at competitions? Many athletes have told me they feel pressured

when competing in major events. That pressure can come from several directions: the media, family, ~ends, even the coaching staff. It can get very mtense!

But stop and think about it. There's really only one person who can put pressure on you when you compete - YOU! If you keep thinking about how tough yourcompetitorslook,sure, you worry. However, if you concentrate on performing at your highest level, just the way you've practiced it, you'll be calmer and focused. Here are some tips that many athletes have found helpful in staying focused at the big events.

Remind yourself to concentrate on you Sounds simple, but many athletes are awe­

struck at being in a major event. They forget to concentrate on the skills and effort that got them there.

Here are some helpful things you can say to yourself.

OK, it's the Olympics, but it's the same me com­peting in the same event. I know that I can do well.

I am representing my country. More impor­tantly, I'm representing myself. I will do the best that I can and that makes me a WINNER. My biggest competition is with myself.

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It's easy to think that there's a lot of pressure on me to do well, but that's not true. I'M THE ONLY PERSON WHO CAN PUT PRESSURE ON ME. My family and friends will still be there for me no matter what happens.

I need to focus on excellent, smooth execution, justthe way I've practiced it. If I concentrate, there's no pressure. All the hard work I've done pays off here. I don' tneed to be Superman (or Superwoman) . I want to perform the way I'm capable of perform­ing. Go out there and let it happen.

Talking to yourself in this way actually helps you concentrate! You should begin this practice now. At your next competition you'll be comfort­able talking positively to yourself, making it easier for you to concentrate.

Be positive The words you use when you speak to yourself

will influence your athletic performance. If you use pessimistic words -lousy, useless, hopeless, pathetic - then you'll feel negative. If you use affirma~ive words - you can do it, keep trying, never gIve up - you will feel positive. Listen for the "inner voice" that gives you confidence and encouragement. You didn't make it this far by being a pessimist.

If you find yourself drawn towards church, prayer, or other religious expressions, trust those feelings in yourself. Prayer can be a very impor­tant preparation for some athletes.

Be prepared for distractions and be ready to deal with them

Aggravations are inevitable at any competitive event. Something always goes wrong, and you have to be ready to deal with it. This requires some mental toughness on your part. You can't let anything get in the way of your preparation and performance at an event. Here are some tips for dealing with distractions:

If it's under my control, no use worrying because it's under my control. If it' s not under my control, no use worrying because it's not under my control.

If it's a problem someone else can help me with, I'll let them. I'll report it to my team manager, coach, press officer, or AAC liaison.

There are situations I can do little or nothing about. I can't control the weather, the practice con­ditions, or the time of the event. I'll cope with it, and get on with my preparations. I won't waste energy worrying about conditions beyond my control.

Summary It's up to you. Staying focused at a competition

means you have to be ready to deal with the hassles. You must consciously remind yourself to concentrate on the important things. It' s not easy, but you can do it. Good luck! I hope these ideas will help you in your training and competitions.

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Shane Murphy USOC Department Head, Sport Psychology

The media can be a

distraction if you feel the

pressure to perform well .

Practice answering

questions beforehand.

This article is reprinted by permission from The Science of Wil1nil1g, Vol. 1, No. 2, 1992, 4-5, a publication of the USOC Sports Science Division under the heading, "Applying Sports Science."

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Boy's Technique

Physical Preparation for the Young Gymnast John Curtin, a young Australian Coach, works

currently with boys aged 8-13 years. Ron Smith, Great Britain International judge, having just returned from Brisbane, Australia writes in

the May '92 Gymnast, "I have never seen such uniformly well conditioned boys with such tech­nical development."

John gave this lecture at the 1991 USGF Con­gress in Indianapolis. I hope to do this justice. The lecture clearly shows how the coach should be well aware of the human bodys that he is working with and how correct and caring he must be towards these young gymnasts.

The coach must be very patient, careful and systematic. Poor physical preparation causes stress then breakdown. The coach

must optimize the training process.

Strength The ability to produce and absorb a force.

Flexibility The range of move­ment (ROM) of a joint or muscle.

Joint Maintenance Strengthening of the smaller muscle groups which act to stabilize the joints and absorb forces to the body.

Body Awareness Automatization of body positions and good posture.

In order to prevent injury, the coach should gradually introduce new activities along with an increase in training intensity.

Massage is suggested in recovery sessions. Coaches can teach gymnasts basic massage tech­niques that they can do to each other. It is impor­tant to cycle recovery sessions into the program. This may take 2-3 weeks.

Symptoms of overtraining

• Insomnia • Lethargy • Tiredness • Irritability • Raised pulse rate • Injury & muscle soreness • Major technical inconsistency • Lack of motivation and determination

Be aware and able to modify the individual's program.

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Joint Preparation/Maintenance Prevention versus Rehabilitation

To enhance the training program, the coach must prevent injury and not wait to rehabilitate it.

Use very light weights in an injury prevention program (lIb.) - or fill inner tubes with sand or some other such weight.

The following exercises were suggested by John. He stresses that the resistance should be light and that the gymnast work through the full range of movement.

1. Finger Push-ups

2. Sit ups

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Notice that all are done only to a Y:l way posi­tion. First Y:lrd of range of movement maxi­mizes the abdominals.

3. Pelvic Tilt

Controlled lift and lower

Pelvic tilt

Rubber tubes - Not a consistent resistance. A partner can offer constant resistance.

4. Gymnast holds o 0 onto something

~/O while in a squat ~ 0 and then raises L heels. This

stretches the Achilles and sta­bilizes landings.

Strength programs are beneficial if they are:

• Progressive • Technically Correct • Well Supervised

Curtin suggests that for boys under 12 years that body weight activities should be used only.

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John Curtin Notes by: Meg Warren, Secretary, Association of British Gymnastics Coaches Sherwood House, Jinckey Rd., Burbage, Leicestershire, England LElO 2SG U.K.

This article is reprinted by permission from the Newsletter of the Associa­tion of British Gymnas­tics Coaches, 3rd issuem 1992.

General dominant movements: Push ups

Pull ups > Sit ups Variations Back work Squats

Be progressive in all these activities.

Avoid Intensive: Weight lifting > Power lifting Causes stress on joints Body Building & developing bones. Specific Strength

A correct gradual development will better pre­pare young gymnasts for future specific strength requirements.

For example:

The Cross or Crucifix Rotator cuff*, biceps, triceps, pectorals and latissimus dorsi. *Rotator Cuff: 5 small muscles that guard the shoulder joint.

Planche Rotator cuff, deltoids, biceps, triceps, pecto­rals and middle body.

Press handstand Similar to the planche, but also working these through full ROM of shoulder joint.

In micidle body exercises, Curtin emphasizes pelvic tilt. See exercise No. 3.

Further exercises

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5. 1/ 3 squat (full squat not necessary) Gymnast can also go onto toes.

6. This is a good preparation for the cross. The gymnast holds for 5-10 seconds when strong enough.

7. Same position as above. The gymnast uses bags of sand (or similar).

8. This is a preparation for the planche. Use weight. If light weight, lift through full ROM.

9. Stoop walks. This is a preparation for press to handstand. Do these with legs straddled and also with the legs together.

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Flexibility Stretching should be PROGRESSIVE. Coaches

should understand different techniques and ben­efits. 1. Static

A joint or muscle is taken through its full ROM and held.

20-60 seconds 10-20 seconds

Will give improvement. Will give maintenance.

2. Passive Partner assisted The muscles are and should be relaxed

3. Active Unassisted Antagonists contract. (Note of explanation: if the leg is lifted in order to stretch the ham­strings then the quads contract to take the leg through full ROM & then relax to lower the leg)

4. PNF Stretch muscles to full ROM Contract muscle against resistance Relax & hold Repeat 3-4 times

5. Dynamic

hold 6-7 sec. hold 6-7 sec. hold 6-7 sec.

Rhythmic movement of a muscle or joint through full ROM.

6. Ballistic Bouncing at the limit of ROM. Dangerous-can tear muscle fibers / rupture.

Inadequate flexibility causes technical problems.

Chinese - overstretching. They use dynamic movement rather than ballistic. Note from John: The Australians have a Chinese coach working as the National Coach for Girls. She is much more controlled in her stretching methods with her Australian gymnasts .

Body Awareness This is influenced by strength, flexibility, and

joint maintenance. This is all typified by a good handstand.

Postural work at an early age is vital: Hand and toe point along with head position.

Gymnasts must have a strong middle body and hollow shape.

The coach should be able to analyze a skill and breakdown to emphasize:

• Strength • Flexibility • Body positions • Dominant movement pattern

Conclusion

BEPATIENTI Systematic preparation:

• takes time • reduces injury risk • increases skill learning ability • increases consistency in performance

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Earn Valuable Store

Gift Certificates For Your Club Through The

PHAR-MoR GooD AS GoLD

SAVINGS PLAN

PHAR-MoR TEAMS WITH THE USGF January 1992 marked the start of a two-year sponsorship between the USGF and Phar-Mor, a national retailer.

"Phar-Mor is a tremendous addition to the team of gymnas­tics sponsors," said Mike Jacki, USGF Executive Director. "Phar-Mor is an aggressive leader and trend setter in the world of retailing. Through its stores and marketing pro­grams, Phar-Mor offers a unique opportunity to help convey our gymnastics message to a good many parts of the country. We're very pleased to have them on board."

A CHAMPIONSHIP PARTNERSHIP The company sponsored the 1992 Phar-Mor U.S. Champion­ships in Columbus, Ohio and will sponsor the 1993 Phar­Mor U.S. Gymnastics Championships scheduled for Salt Lake City in May. Plus, Phar-Mor has scheduled a number of other year-round projects to build upon its relationship with U.S. Gymnastics, including:

GOOD AS GOLD PROGRAM Phar-Mor has committed $250,000 in gift certificates each year in 1992 and 1993 to a sponsorship program for USGF gymnastics clubs. Clubs can earn $50 in Phar-Mor gift certificates for every $1,000 in Phar-Mor cash register receipts they collect and submit.

GOOD AS GOLD: HOW IT WORKS • Your club director completes the enrollment form and

sends the form to the USGF. A "welcome/information" kit will be sent to your club upon enrollment.

• Participants collect register receipts from any area Phar­Mor store. Gymnasts, their families, coaches and team volunteers can all help earn valuable Phar-Mor gift certificates for their clubs in the Good As Gold Program by collecting register receipts.

• When the register receipts total $1,000, program directors can redeem them by mail for $50 in Phar-Mor gift certifi­cates that are valid at all Phar-Mor stores for club supplies.

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• • To redeem receipts for certificates, program directors : must complete the form provided in the "welcome/

information" kit and send the form, along with the receipts, to Phar-Mor's Good As Gold fulfillment office in Pittsburgh, P A. Phar-Mor gift certificates will be mailed to program directors in 4-6 weeks.

• • • • • : PANNING FOR GOLD ...

& BUILDING EXCITEMENT! There are a great many ideas to help you maximize your use of the Good As Gold Program. All of these ideas, however, depend upon thorough planning and solid organization. Here are a few tips to help you:

• Establish club goals. Use the poster Phar-Mor provides in its "welcome/information" kit to keep a running tab of your receipt totals and establish small incentive prizes for those who collect the greatest value of receipts.

• Seek "adoption." Contact schools, local businesses and local civic and religious groups and have them place register tape collection boxes at their sites.

• Seek publicity. Use the USGF Marketing Guide to contact local radio stations and newspapers for help in publicizing your efforts.

• Trade out. Offer free or discounted tickets to club­sponsored events to patrons who contribute their receipts. For example, trade a free ticket for $25 in receipts.

• Ask for help. Parents, volunteer groups, friends, neigh-• bors, relatives ... the list of people and organizations

that can collect receipts goes on and on!

PHAR-MoR IS NOT FAR FROM YOU In less than 10 years, Phar-Mor has become the country's largest chain of company-owned, deep-discount drug and variety stores with over 290 stores in 33 states. Phar-Mor's innovative method of retailing - called Power Buying® - has made the stores a favorite stop for u.s. shop­pers. Power Buying® means Phar-Mor searches for and buys only the best deals from manufacturers. The savings of up to 50% are passed on to you .

For the Phar-Mor store near you call

1-800-PHAR-MOR (1-800-742-7667)

r--GOOO~G~;~~~~~roRM--l ~ PHAR-MOR GOOD AS GOLD

I • c/o U.S. Gymna,';" Fede'a';on I I _.. • Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 I I 8lJY,,+-b' 201 S. Capitol Ave. I I Indianapolis, IN 46225 I I CLUB DIRECTOR I I DAYTIME PHONE I I CLUB NAME I I CLUB ADDRESS I I CITY ST __ ZIP I L ___________________ ~

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Men IS Program

Team Selection Procedures for the 1993 World Championships, Birmingham, England

Team Selection Procedures 1. Qualification-Winter Cup Challenge

A. The 1993 Winter Cup Challenge will be held February 5-6,1993 at the US Olympic Train­ing Center in Colorado Springs.

B. Athletes will qualify to the Winter Cup Challenge from Senior Elite Qualifying meets approved by the Men's Program Adminis­trator to be held at various sites, but no later than January 24, 1993.

The Men's Program Administrator of the United States Gymnastics Federation will certify these approved meets. This certifica­tion allows that FIG rules be used at all meets including Regional Meets. Two or more nationally certified judges who are approved by the Men's Program Adminis­trator will be required. Two or more judges per event will be required. Four or more clubs/programs must be in attendance for the competition. Compulsories will be com­peted first and all competitions must occur within the same meet format. Two separate meets may not be used in combination to achieve qualifying scores. Any deviation from the format described above, must be requested in writing and dealt with by the Men's Program Committee in advance of the competition.

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No qualifying meet will be sanctioned un­less all applications are received at least 4 weeks in advance of the requested date of the competition.

All official results of qualification scores will be sent to the Men's Program Adminis­trator. Athletes who by age are eligible to qualify for Senior Development or Junior Elite and compete in the qualifying meets must determine if they are attempting to qualify for the Senior National Team or Junior Elite. Once this declaration is made, no change can occur. This declaration will be necessary after the qualifying scores are known, but prior to the Winter Cup Challenge.

Exception: Those athletes who finish in the top 18 (Senior National Team) and top 6 (Team Atlanta) at the 1992 US National Championships (May 14-17, 1992) will au­tomatically qualify to the 1993 Winter Cup

Challenge, unless they become ineligible due to age. In this case, they must qualify to the Senior Division by the stated qualifying procedure. No automatically qualified ath­letes will be replaced, for any reason.

C. For compulsories in the Winter Cup Chal­lenge, there will be two sessions. The first squad of 42 will be qualified from the above qualifying procedure and would be attempt­ing to earn a position on the Senior National and Senior Elite Development Teams. Ath­letes vying for the Senior Development Team must be under age 21 as of the first day of the competition. The second squad, comprised of 21 athletes will be qualified from the above procedure, but be under age 19 as of the first day of the Winter Cup and will be attempting to earn a position on the Junior Elite Team. The squads will be divided into 7 man groups with 6 events or 3 events being competed concurrently. The competitive working order for optionals will be deter­mined by retaining the same group, con­tinuing to rotate the order and moving the starting event over one place.

D. All-Around ranking will be determined from the compulsory-optional sessions. The com­pulsory exercises will be weighted 50% and the optionals 50% to determine team and ranking for the Senior National Team, Se­nior Elite Development Team and the Junior Elite Team.

E. The Senior National Team will be the top 14 from the first squad utilizing combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions. This group is known as the Senior National Team. The Senior Elite Development Team will be the next 4 in rank order from this squad and utilizing combined weighted com­pulsory and optional sessions, who are under age21 as ofthefirst day ofthe Winter Cup. The Junior Elite Team will be the next 7 in rank order from the squad of 21 athletes and will use the combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions, competing in the second squad, who are under age 19 as of the first day of the Winter Cup. Ties will not be broken.

F. Optional competition will utilize the Men's Competition Rules of the FIG.

G. In case of an injury, a gymnast may be

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

petitioned on to the various National Teams, unranked, by the Men's Program Commit­tee.

H . Petitions to the Winter Cup Challenge will be considered for current or former Na­tional Team members only. These National team members must have competed in one of the two immediately previous National events (Winter Cup Challenge or US Na­tionals). Petitions should be completed by the coach, include a doctor's explanation and be sent to the Men's Program Adminis­trator. Any petition which is ultimately ac­cepted by the Men's Program Committee will not exclude a competitor qualified by competition. The petitioned athlete will be an additional athlete.

II. Team Selection-World Championships-Birmingham, England

A. The total Optional All-Around scores from the 1993 USGF Winter Cup Challenge will count in determining an individual's over­all final placing for the World Champion­ships Team selection.

B. Based on the total optional-only All-Around scores from the Winter Cup Challenge, three (3) gymnasts in rank order will be invited to participate in the World Championships. The fourth man (non-traveling) will be the alternate. Ties will be broken by the highest optional single event score. This method will continue, if the athletes remain in a tied position.

C. Winter Cup Challenge will be judged by the 1993-96 FIG Men's Code of Points.

D. Replacement of a team member will occur only due to a serious injury.

E. Petitions on to the 1993 World Champion­ships Team will not be accepted.

F. The World Championships Team Coach and Assistant Coach will be the two highest ranking personal coaches, respectively of the athletes who qualify to the World Cham­pionships Team.

G. Up to 6 athletes, utilizing optional all around scores only, in rank order from approved qualifying meets would be allowed to com­pete in Winter Cup for consideration to the 1993 World Championships Team for Bir­mingham.

III. Team Selection-World University Games-Buffalo, New York

A. The total Optional All-Around scores from the World University Games Team Trials to be held on June 12-13, 1993 at the United States Olympic Training Center, will count

TECHNIQUE July 1992

in determining an individual's overall final placing for the World University Games Team selection.

B. Qualification to the World University Games Trials will be for National Team members from the Winter Cup Challenge who are eli­gible by FISURules, plus the top 12 All Around (optionals only) from the 1993 NCAA Cham­pionships for Men. These athletes will com­pete optionals on June 12 in the preliminaries of the World University Games Trials. On June 13, the top 12 from the preliminary com­petition will compete in the final optional all around selectiqn competition.

C. Based on the combined total of optional only All-Around scores from the World University Games Trials (both days), six (6) gymnasts in rank order will be invited to participate in the World University Games. The fifth and sixth men will be the alternate World University Games Team members. Ties for sixth will be broken by the highest optional single event score. The coaching staff will determine com­petitive team line-up in accordance with the time-lines of the competition.

D. World University Games Trials will be con­ducted with the 1993-96 FIG Code of Points of Men.

E. Replacement of a team member will occur only due to a serious injury.

F. Petitions on to the 1993 World University Games Team will not be accepted.

G. The World University Games Team Coach and Assistant Coach will be the two highest ranking personal coaches, respectively of the World University Games Team. The Team Leader will be selected by the Men's Program Committee as outlined by USOC mandate.

IV. Qualification-US Olympic Festival­San Antonio, Texas

A. 12 athletes from the Winter Cup Challenge in rank order utilizing optional scores only will compete in the US Olympic Festival in San Antonio, Texas on July 25-August 1, 1993.

B. 12 athletes from the Junior National Team in rank order as determined by the Junior Olympic National Championships will fi­nalize the 24 athletes to compete in the US Olympic Festival.

V. Qualification-US National Championships

A. The US National Championships are sched­uled for August 23-28,1993 at Salt Lake City, Utah.

B. Athlete will qualify to the US Nationals from Senior Elite Qualifying Meets approved by the Men's Program Administrator to be held

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at various sites, but no later than August IS, 1993.

The Men's Program Administrator of the United States Gymnastics Federation will certify these approved meets. This certifica­tion allows that FIG rules be used at all meets including Regional Meets. Two or more nationally certified judges who are approved by the Men's Program Adminis­trator will be required. Two or more judges per event will be required. Four or more clubs/programs must be in attendance for the competition. Compulsories will be com­peted first and all competitions must occur within the same meet format. Two separate meets may not be used in combination to achieve qualifying scores.

Any deviation from the format described above, must be requested in writing and dealt with by the Men's Program Commit­tee in advance of the competition.

No qualifying meet will be sanctioned un­less all applications are received at least 4 weeks in advance of the requested date of the competition.

All official results of qualification scores will be sent to the Men's Program Administrator. Athletes who by age are eligible to qualify for Senior Development or Junior Elite and com­pete in the qualifying meets must determine if they are attempting to qualify for the Senior National Team or Junior Elite. Once this dec­laration is made, no change can occur. This declaration will be necessary after the qualify­ing scores are known, but, prior to the US National Championships.

Exception: Those athletes who finish in the top 14 (Senior National Team), Top 4 under age 20 (Senior Elite Development Team) and the next 7 in the Junior Elite Division (Junior Elite National Team) at the 1993 Winter Cup Challenge (February 6-7, 1993) will automatically qualify to the 1993 US National Championships, unless ineligible due to age. In this case, they must qualify to the Senior Division by the stated qualifying procedure. No automatically qualified ath­letes will be replaced, for any reason.

C. For compulsories in the US Nationals, there will be two sessions. The first squad of 42 will be qualified from the above qualifying procedure and would be attempting to earn a position on the Senior National and Senior Elite Development Teams. Athletes vying for the Senior Development Team must be under age 21 as of the first day of the compe­tition. The second squad, comprised of 21 athletes will be qualified from the above procedure, but be under age 19 as of the first day of the US Nationals and will be compet­ing to earn a position on the Junior Elite

Team. The squads will be divided into 7 man groups with 6 events or 3 events being competed concurrently. The competitive working order for optionals will be deter­mined by retaining the same group, con­tinuing to rotate the order and moving the starting event over one place.

D. All-Around ranking will be determined from the compulsory-optional sessions. The com­pulsory exercises will be weighted 50% and the optionals50% to determine team and rank­ing for the Senior National Team, Senior Elite Development Team and the Junior Elite Team.

E. The Senior National Team will be the top 14 from the first squad utilizing combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions. This group is known as the Senior National Team. The Senior Elite Development Team will be the next 4 in rank order from this squad and utilizing combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions, who are under age 21 as of the first day of the US Nationals. The Junior Elite Team will be the next 7 in rank order from the squad of 21 athletes and will use the combined weighted compulsory and optional sessions, compet­ing in the second squad, who are under age 19 as of the first day of the Winter Cup. Ties will not be broken.

F. Optional competition will utilize the Men's Competition Rules of the FIG.

G. In case of an injury, a gymnast may be peti­tioned on to the various National Teams, unranked, by the Men's Program Committee.

H. Petitions to the US National Champion­ships will be considered for current or former national Team members only. These Na­tional team members must have competed in one of the two immediately previous National events (Winter Cup Challenge or US Nationals). Petitions should be completed by the coach, include a doctor's explanation and be sent to the Men's Program Adminis­trator. Any petition which is ultimately ac­cepted by the Men's Program Committee will not exclude a competitor qualified by competition. The petitioned athlete will be an additional athlete.

v. Qualification-Other events Other events including the Pacific Alliance and International invitations and dual meets will be assigned to National Team members as outlined by the Men's Program Committee.

Disclaimer-Should the Federation of Interna­tional Gymnastics (FIG) suspend the require­ment of compulsory exercises, certain areas of this document are no longer valid. The Men's Program Committee will create an alternative to compulsory competition which would be substituted in the place of compulsories.

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

USGF Congress

1992 USGP Congress /;;;~~~. CONGRESS

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Session Information Listed below are some of the planned top­

ics for the 1992 USGF National Congress. Please note that the sechedule is still tentative and that specific sessions may still be added or dropped.

Business • Making a Career out of owning a

gymnastics business. • Customer Service • Working on your business, not in it. • Bridging the Gap between boss to

leader. • Sleepovers, birthdays and dad's nights. • How to market to the public school

system. • Marketing lesson for the 90's. • Developing leadership & motivation.

Preschool/Developmental • Sequential Gymnastics II. • Alternative activities. • Mommie and me. • The recreational Olympic connection. • RSGF skills for the pre-school pro­

gram. • Crisis in preschool gymnastics • New gym design concept for preschool

Sport Science • USGF Sport Science Congress - 15

sport scientists present applied research findings.

• Nutrition Panel discussion. • Nutrition for gymnasts. • HN and the gymnast. • Back exercises for the gymnast. • Cryotherapy for gymnastics injuries. • Conditioning programs.

Womens Program offerings • J.O. Program update. • How to choreograph FX and BB

routines. • Beginner through intermediate

vaulting. • Round-off entry vault clinic. • USGF Talent Identification Program. • Balance Beam training techniques. • Floor Exercise • Dance Workouts. • Beginner through advanced tumbling. • Practice judging sessions for women's

judges: all levels. • Judging Level 10 Bars. • Judging Level 10 Vault. • Judging Level 10 Floor. • Judging Level 10 Beam. • Level 5-7 changes • New E1.C. Code of .Points review. • Olympic Show and Tell.

TECHNIQUE July 1992

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Ballroom level (2nd Floor)

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Pacific Pacific A n Ballroom Ballroom (Men) D C

(Pre- (Women) Pacific .- USGF Exhibitors Hall

school) Ballroom B

(RSG)

Men's Program offerings • Olympic Development Program • Junior Olympic Compulsory Program. • Dance techniques for men's floor

exercise. • Men's Floor Exercise. • Men's Pommel Horse. • Basic Skills Achievement Program. • Men's Still Rings. • Code of Points update. • Men's Vault. • Men's Parallel Bars. • Men's Horizontal Bar. • Future Trends

Rhythmic Program offerings • Sequential Gymnastics Skills - PDP 1. • Building participation numbers. • Sequential Gymnastics Skills - PDP II. • '92-'96 compulsory review. • RSG Basic Skills • International and elite routine

composition • '92-'96 RSG judging.

Other offerings • Basic trampoline skills. • Bunjie jumping (BAB system). • System for gymnastics skill analysis. • Sequential Gymnastics III • Retrospective of the USGf after 30

years. • USGF video newsletter. • Raising your own family while

coaching. • Aspects of the collegiate dilemma. • German for judges. • Video sessions. • Video techniques • Judging Certification. • Skill evaluator's test • Meet director's test. • USGF Safety Certification Course • USGF Coaching Acreditation:

Level I Clinic. Level I "grandfather course." Level II Sports Science Clinic. ACEPS Instructor's Course ..

. .. and more!

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USGF CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 17-20,1992

BRIDGING THE GAP ANAHEIM

1992 Early Registration Form Please: one name per registration form

See page 32 to register for Con­gress "add-ons" such as Safety Certification, PDP Levels I & II, Meet Director's test and Skill Evaluator's examination.

Name Name of Club/Program _________ _

Address City _________ State __ Zip __ _

Birthdate* (year) Phone, day ( __ )______ Phone, night ( __ ) _____ _

USGF Pro # ________ Exp. Date _____ Soc. Security No. __ _

Check ( ) appropriate titles: o Men's Program o Women's Program o Rhythmic Program o Club Owner o Coach 0 Judge o Administrator

• Minimum age for Congress registration is 16 years.

Congress Fees: Fee Includes: Credential for entrance to regu lar Congress sessions, master clinics,

and demonstrations on Thursday afternoon through Saturday. And ... Free entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's finest products.

(add itional day passes into the Exhibit Hall are $5.00 each) Ticket to the annual USGF Awards Banquet.

(additional Banquet tickets for spouses/guests are $40 ea. - available at registration) Ticket to the Olympic Exhibition at the Anaheim Arena, Saturday, 9/19/92.

(additional tickets will be available on site for $15 each)

Note: You must register separately for the PDP Coaching Accreditation courses, Safety Certification course/exam, Skill Evaluators exam, etc.- Forms will be sent upon receipt of this Congress Registration form.

o Non-Member member Registration Fee USGF Pro-Members:

o Early Registration Fee (POSTMARKED ~W AUG. 1, 1992) o Regular Fee (POSTMARKED/RECEIVED ffi'.llF'lf~~ AUG. 1, 1992)

Fee enclosed:

Make check/money order payable to: United States Gymnastics Federation o VISA 0 MasterCard Expiration Date ____ _

$160

$100 $120

Card# ____________ _ Signature ___________ _

TECHNIQUE July 1992

Registration is non-refundable after September 4, 1992 NO EXCEPTIONS

NO PRE-REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 After September 1, you must register "on-site. "

Please return this registration form to: USGF CONGRESS

Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225

(T792)

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Coach Education

1~1::1 USGF COACHES EDUCATION

1992 USGF Summer Coaching Workshop Workshop Highlights USGF Safety Certification

Based on the USGF Gymnastics Safety Manual, 2nd Edition, this course is designed to increase the participant's level of safety awareness. Gym­nastics safety is everyone's responsibility - pre­school, age-group, high school, elite. Safety certi­fication shows your commitment to coaching, gymnastics, and your athletes.

USGF Professional Development Program: Level I Accreditation

NEW! This workshop will include a complete Level I clinic. Participants in the clinic will receive full Level I Accreditation. The clinic covers two workshop sessions. The first session will present important coaching competencies including: Coaching Philosophy, Communication, Athlete Readiness, Safety, Terminology. The second ses­sion presents basic skills and progression in a format created to match each athlete's develop­mental level.

Alternative Programs Several sessions will be devoted to designing

and utilizing alternative gymnastics activities for fun and profit. Presentations will include activi­ties for gymnastics exhibitions, group shows, and fund raisers. Learn how to make gymnastics FUN FOR ALL.

Spotting Special sessions will show demonstrations of

spotting techniques for such skills as the back somersault with 1/1 turn, giant swing. As an alternative to spotting, progressions using safety pits and uphill mats will be discussed.

Skill Progressions Castto handstand. Flyaway. Giant swing. These

are some of the skills for which clinicians will provide detailed technical analysis, spotting tech­niques, progressions, and strength requirements.

Accomodations IMeals:

1992 USGF Summer Educational Workshop

Daily Schedule

(tentative)

Thur 5:00- 9:30 USGF Safety Certification Course and Examination

Fri 9:00-11 :30 PDP Levell: Rookie Coaches Gymnastics Guide

11 :30- 1 :00 Lunch 1 :00- 3:00 PDP Levell: Sequential

Gymnastics /I 3:00- 3:30 PDP Level I: Accredita-

tion Review 3:30- 5:00 Dinner 4:30- 5:30 Registration 5:30- 6:00 Welcome, Introduction,

Workshop Preview 6:00- 7:30 Session 1 7:30- 9:00 Session 2

Sat 9:30-11 :00 Session 3 11 :00-12:30 Session 4 12:30- 2:00 Lunch 2:00- 3:30 Session 5 3:30- 5:00 Session 6 5:00- 5:30 Daily Review/Questions 5:30- 7:00 Dinner 7:00- 8:30 Special Activity

Sun 9:00-10:00 Session 7 10:00-11 :00 Session 8 11 :00-12:00 Workshop Review/Ques­

tions/Discussion/Survey

Lodging and meals are available at Camp Greenkill at very reasonable rates. Rooms in the lodge sleep two adults and have bath/shower.

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Mea.ls are served cafeteria-style. Further information on costs, etc. will be provided upon receipt of Registration Form. (or call the USGF)

Note: Hotel accomodations are also available in Port Jervis (15 minutes away).

June 1992 TECHNIQUE

Coaching Workshop Early Registration Form

o August 28-30, Camp Greenkill, Huguenot, NY

Participant Information: Club Name: ____________ _ Contact Person: ___________ _ Address _____________ _ City _________ State __ Zip __ _

Phone, day ( __ ) ________ _ Phone, night ( ___________ _

Social Security Number

USGF Coaching Safety PDP Individual Participant names: Pro-number Workshop Certification Levell Totals

1. ______________ __ 2. ____________________ __ 3. ________________ _ 4. ________________ _ 5. ________________ _

$95 $95 $95 $95 $95

0$75 0$75 0$75 0$75 0$75

0$35$ __ _ 0$35$ __ _ 0$35$ __ _ 0 $35$ __ _

o $3::-5 -=.::$ =====-----, Sub-total for fees: 1$--

Discounts: • Early Registration Discount* • USGF Professional Member Discounts:

Number of coaches attending the Coaches Workshop Number of coaches taking the Safety course/exam

Number of coaches participating in PDP Level I course

Fee enclosed:

__ (no.) x $ 5 =

__ (no.) x $20 = __ (no.) x $ 5 = __ (no.) x $ 5 =

Sub-total for discounts:

$.---

$_--­$.--­$

1- $

*IN ORDER TO RECEIVE THE ABOVE DISCOUNT, REGISTRATION MUST BE POSTMARKED BY:

August 1 st for the Huguenot, NY workshop

CHECKS SHOULD BE MADE PAYABLE TO: United States Gymnastics Federation

If paying by credit card: Card: 0 VISA 0 MasterCard

Card # ______________________ Expiration Date _____ _

Card holder name: _____________ Signature ___________ _

EEJ *'~ USGF COACHES EDUCATION

TECHNIQUE June 1992

Please return this registration form to: USGF EDUCATIONAL SERVICES

Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225

(T792)

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USGF Junior

Olympic WOMEN'S

PROGRAM MATERIALS

WOMEN'S JUNIOR OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

J~~r~ OlymPIC

A progressive program that provides the basis for the sound development of the young athletes from the "entry level" class student up through the advanced competitive gymnast. The program consists of ten levels. Beginner gymnasts start at Levell and progress sequentially. This assures that each athlete has mastered the physical and performance requirements to safely pass through the system. Levels 1-4 are designed for beginning class students (USGF athlete registration is not a requirement). Students perform skills and skill sequences only. Levels 5-10 are the competitive levels of the program and include compulsory and optional exercises.

Item No. Description Price 1110 Compulsory Text (Levels 1-4 and 5-7 & 10) with binder - Regular price $ 29.95 1111 Compulsory Text (Levels 1-4 and 5-7 & 10) with binder - USGF Pro-member price $ 24.95 2109 Women's compulsory music cassette - All new music for '92-'96 $ 6.00 2105 Compulsory video Levels 1-4 - Revised and newly edited $ 29.95 2106 Compulsory video Levels 5-7 & 10 - Revised, newly edited. All new Level 10 $ 29.95 2107 Round-off entry vault training video - Training tips $ 19.95

Junior Olympic Awards Program ~ A motivational program utilizing a wall chart and a patch/ chevron awards system as inter-gym ~

~ educational and organizational tools. This awards system is an excellent way to set goals, track follow- u~~

through of skills, and witness the accomplishments of your gym's athletes. A great tool for introducing ~ "new" gymnastics parents and kids to the J.O. developmental curriculum. Since it's easy to read and to --understand, it will help parents visualize where their child fits into the national program.

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2170 2171 2172 2173 2175 2176 2177 2178

Starter Kit - Includes: 1 wall chart, 25 report cards, 25 patches, 50 pins and 25 Level I chevrons $ 50.00 Wall Charts - in-gym motivational tool for Levels 1-4 (holds names of 40 students) 3.00 ea. Report Cards - Records achievement of all Level 1-4 ski ll achievements $ 3.00 for 25 Patches -The 1 st award as the student enters the Level 1-4 program $ 25.00 for 25 Green Chevron - Recognition award for Level 1 $ 12.00 for 25 Recognition Pins - Used to recognize completion of Levels 2, 3 and 4 $ 7.50 for 50 Bronze Chevron - Recognition award for Level 5 $ 12.00 for 25 Silver Chevron - Recognition award for Level 6 $ 12.00 for 25 Gold Chevron - Recognition award for Level 7 $ 12.00 for 25 White Chevron - Recognition award for Level 8 $ 12.00 for 25 Red Chevron - Recognition award for Level 9 $ 12.00 for 25 Blue Chevron - Recognition award for Level 10 $ 12.00 for 25 Level 5 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students) $ 3.00 ea. Level 6 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students) $ 3.00 ea. Level 7 Wall Chart - (holds names of 40 students) $ 3.00 ea.

EDUCATIONAL DANCE WORKOUT PROGRAM This educational program was designed specifically for the developmental gymnast. Participants will become better, stronger, safer and more elegant gymnasts when provided with a sound basis for proper alignment, good balance and correct dance technique. The program was authored by Mary Faulkenberry, Shirley Tranquill and Vicky Clarkson. Music by Kate Ross.

USGF Dance Text Levels 1-5 - Complete explanation of all exercises J.O. Dance Workout Video Workouts 1-3 - Shows all exercises J.O. Dance Workout Video Workouts 4 & 5 - These levels are newly completed Coaches Instructional Dance Video Workouts 1-3 - Special explanation for the coaches Dance Music Cassette 1 & 2 Dance Music Cassette 3 Dance Music Cassette 4 Dance Music Cassette 5

$ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 15.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00 $ 6.00

Use the Order Form on page 30 of this magazine to order any of these materials.

28 July 1992 TECHNIQUE

USGF Junior

Olympic MEN'S

PROGRAM MATERIALS

Item No. 51 52 53

54 55 56

BASIC SKILLS ACHIEVEMENT PROGRAM (BSAP)

Designed for boys programs with classes which meet one hour per week. The BSAP forms the foundation of the USGF Men's Program. The four levels of the BSAP prepare the gymnast to participate in the Olympic Development Program (ODP) and the Junior Olympic Competitive Program (JOCP). BSAP is a list of skills which instructors check off and date to record the progress of each gymnast. Records of each student's progress in the program are kept on skill cards and wall charts with the date the skill is successfully performed. An awards system is designed to recognize the successful accomplishment of skills of each level with patches, chevrons and certificates.

Description Basic Skills Achievement Booklet - complete description of program and skills BSAP Video - Demonstration of all of the ski lls BSAP Patch - This is the 1 st identification award given when entering the program Chevrons - See below BSAP Wal l Chart - Use this to keep track of the students' progress BSAP Report Card - Maintain an individual record of each student's progress BSAP Achievement Certificate -

OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (ODP)

$ $ $

$ $ $

Price 7.50

29.95 1.00 ea.

3.00 ea. 3.00 for 25 3.00 for 25

Formerly called the Skills Testing Program, the philosophy has always been to identify the most talented and promising gymnasts in the United States. The most important goal, however, is the education and training of both the gymnast and the coach while they are involved in the program and in any camps to which they might qualify. Finally the program is designed to place gymnasts on the various national teams for the purpose of international development and competition.

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ODP Booklet - Skill descriptions and skill testing materials ODP Video - Complete demonstration ODP Award's Patch - This is the 1 st award given when entering the program ODP Certificate (Gold) - Awarded for 90% skill attainment score or higher ODP Certificate (Silver) - Awarded for 80-89% skil l attainment score ODP Certificate (Bronze) - Awarded for 70-79% skill attainment score

$ 7.50 $ 29.95 $ 1.00 ea. $ 5.00 for 25 $ 5.00 for 25 $ 5.00 for 25

JUNIOR OLYMPIC COMPULSORY PROGRAM (JOCP)

Junior (1"13, . OlymPIC

The objectives of this program are to establish a shorter time period of competition and better evaluation of the lower level athletes. Additionally to make transition from one class to abother easier, to de-emphasize winning and stress individual achievement at the lower classes, YET allow the top athletes to rise to their highest level of achievement, to reduce the required number of skills and streamline the evaluation process. Modified optionals, required basic skills and other aspects are included in competition at local, state, regional and national levels.

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1993-'96 Compulsory Book - all of the routines with illustrations and deductions 1993-'96 Compulsory Video - demonstration of all of the exercises Age Group Award's Patch Chevron (Green) - Recognition award for Class VII Chevron (White) - Recognition award for Class VI Chevron (Red) - Recognition award for Class V Chevron (Blue) - Recognition award for Class IV Chevron (Bronze) - Recognition award for Class III Chevron (Silver) - Recognition award for Class II Chevron (Gold) - Recognition award for Class I Artistic Gymnastics (Turoff) -Supplemental Coach's Reading

$ 29.95 $ 39.95 $ 1.00 ea. $ 12.00 for 25 $ 12.00 for25 $ 12.00 for 25 $ 12.00 for 25 $ 12.00 for 25 $ 12.00 for 25 $ 12.00 for25 $ 21 .95

Use the Order Form on page 30 of this magazine to order any of these materials.

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USGF Junior

Olympic

RHYTHMIC PROGRAM MATERIALS

Item No.

1302

1321

1322

2312

2313

RSG JUNIOR OLYMPIC DEVELOPMENTAL PROGRAM

Description Price

1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Compulsory Book - The text and floor patterns for the 1992-'96 Junior Olympic Rhythmic Gymnastics compulsory program. The three ring binder book includes the routines for Levels 5-8 and a glossary of rhythmic gymnastics terms. Routines

are written for rhythmic floor exercise,. rope, hoop, ball, clubs and ribbon. $ 29.95 1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 5 & 6 Video - Companion to the compulsory book, the video shows the six Level 5 routines performed from both a front and rear viewpoint. The Level 6 routines are also shown in phrases. $ 29.95 1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 7 & 8 Video - Companion to the compulsory book, the video shows the six level 7 routines and the level 8 RFX from two viewpoints. $ 29.95 1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 5 & 6 Cassette tape - The music for the twelve routines in the Level 5 & 6 Compulsory program. $ 10.00 1992-'96 USGF Rhythmic Gymnastics Level 7 & 8 Cassette tape - The music for the six Level 7 compulsory routines and the Level 8 Rhythmic Floor Exercise compulsory routines. $ 10.00

I Use the Order Form below to order any of these materials. I ,-----------------------------------------,

I USGF Program Materials Item No Qty Description Cost Total I

Order Form Ii 1\

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Address

City

State Zip

Phone ( ) -

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For Credit Card Payments: Make checks payable to:

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Signature: Indiana Residents add 5% sales tax

Send Mail Orders to: Shipping & Handling

USGF Merchandise Charges Purchases over $50 = $4.50

PO Box 5562 Purchases $10.01·$50 = $3.50

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Grand Total I (T692) I L _________________________________________ ~

30 July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Coach Accreditation

ACEP /USGP Sports Science Clinic O ne requirement for Level II accreditation

in the PDP is to complete ACEP's Leader Level Sports Science Clinic. This 8-hour

clinic will be prior to the USGF Congress in Ana­heim, California, on September 16-17. See page 24 in this issue of Technique for the specific times of the congress sessions.

This Leader Level Sports Science Clinic will be presented by a group of gymnastics coaches and administrators from across the country. We cur­rently have a small group of gymnastics profes­sionals who are already ACEP instructors.

The clinic is based on Successful Coaching. Each individual pre-registered for the clinic will re­ceive a copy of the book, a clinic workbook, and testing materials.

The information that is included in the clinic elaborates upon the material in the text. Exercises are conducted during the clinic to provide mean­ingful application of the coaching principles. The textbook includes chapters on:

Coaching Philosophy objectives and style.

Sport Psychology communication, reinforcement, motivation.

Pedagogy planning, learning styles, and teaching sports skills.

Physiology training, fitness, development, nutrition, and performance.

Management team, risk, self.

Also included in the text are a sample parent­orientation meeting and evaluation system.

Level II Accreditation criteria: 1. Sports Science Clinic

As outlined above, this clinic is conducted by ACEP certified Leader Level Instructors.

2. Compulsory Skills Progressions This booklet will first be available at the

National Congress. It is intended to supple­ment the Junior Olympic Compulsory exer­cises. The cost of the booklet is $8.00. Each program booklet (Men, Women, Rhythmic), will be presented during the Congress. As outlined in the June issue of Technique on page 41, testing is required*. The test is based not only on material from the bbklet, byt also specific information from the Jr.

TECHNIQUE July 1992

Olympic Compulsory program materials.

3. USGF Safety Certification Current certification is required in order

achieve and to maintain active Level II accredi­tation status.

4. USGF Professional Membership Current membership is required in order

toachieve and maintain active Level II ac­creditation status.

Coaches may obtain accreditation at Level II in more than one discipline. This is accomplished by meeting requirement #2 above. For example if a coach wants accreditation for both artistic women's gymnastics and Rhythmic gymnastics, he or she would complete the skills progressions testing for each booklet. Requirement #1 is the same for all three disciplines!

Meeting the requirements for Level II accreditation:

Grand parenting at LevelII will be accomplished by pre-registration using the application form on page XX of this issue of Technique. Level I accredi­tation is strongly recommended! All coaches must participate in a Sports Science Clinic. This re­quirement cannot be waived due to the reciprocal relationship with ACEP. Criteria element #2 (above) will be waived for those coaches meeting the following criteria:

• USGF Professional Membership • USGF Safety Certification • PDP Level I Accreditation • 10-15 years coaching and/ or administrative

experience. • 5-7 years as a competitive program coach.

Basic Skills Sessions at Congress During each session the purpose and develop­

ment of the booklet will be discussed. The skills progressions will be reviewed and elaborated upon.

ACEP Leader Level Instructor's Clinic: Individuals interested in becoming an instruc­

tor for PDP Level II should submit a letter of interest to:

Dave Moskovitz USGF Coaching Development Coordinator 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

This clinic will be offered at the National Con-gress. The fee for the clinic is $225. USGF ap­proved registrants will receive a $100 discount making the course fee $125.

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Dave Moskovitz USGF Coaching Development Coordi­nator

USGP COACHES EDUCATION

USGF CONGRESS, SEPTEMBER 17-20,1992

BRIDGING THE GAP 1992 CONGRESS "ADD-ONS"

Use this Form to Register for any of the 1992 USGF Congress tests, examinations, certifications, accreditations, etc. in which you plan to participate. PLEASE, one name per registration form.

Name ____________________________ ___

Address ______________ _ City __________ State __ Zip __ _

Birthdate* (year) __ _ Phone, day ( __ ) ____ _ Phone, night ( ) _____ _

USGF Pro # ______________ Exp. Date _____ Soc. Security No. __ _

Check () all appropriate "add-ons" Safety Certification - 2 courses to choose from:

o 1. Thurs., 9/17, 2:00-8:30 pm 02. Sun., 9/20, 9:00 am-3:30 pm

Professional Development Program (PDP) Coaching Accreditation

Pro- Non- Sub-member member TOTAL

$75 $100 $75 $100

01. Levell Clinic Administrator's Course* - Thurs., 9/17, 8:30-11 :30 am $35 N/A Criteria: USGF Pro-membership, Safety Certification, and submission of a resume* indicating minimum of 4 years coaching/administrative experience - no tests)

o 2. Level I Video Clinic* -Thurs., 9/176:00-9:00 pm $35 $35 Criteria: This is open to all interested coaches - Testing is required.

03. Level II Sports Science Course (8 hrs.) -Wed. 9/16, 2:00-9:00 pm and Thurs., 9/17, 8:30-11 :00 am $50 $50 Criteria: PDP Level I Accreditation is recommended.

04. Level II Instructor's Course (13.5hrs.) -Wed. 9/16, 8:30 am-9:00 pm and Thurs. 6/17/92, 8:30 am-1:40 pm) $125L1 N/A Criteria: PDP Level I Accreditation recommended, USGF Pro-membership, USGF Safety Certification, and submission of a resume.* LISee page 31.

* Resume forms will be mailed upon receipt of this Application Form.

Women's Program examinations, accreditations, or participations: o 1. Levell-IV Skill Evaluator's Examination - Sun., 9/20, 9:00 am-1 0:00 am $9 $15 02. Meet Director's Test - Sun., 9/20, 10:00 am-12:00 noon $10 NA o 3.Round-off Entry Clinic - Fri., 8:50 am-10:00 am FREE FRE;::E~=====--..,

TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED:

Make check/money order payable to: United States Gymnastics Federation o VISA 0 MasterCard Expiration Date ____ _ Card# _____________ _ Signature ______________ _

Registration is non-refundable after September 4, 1992 - NO EXCEPTIONS

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NO PRE-REGISTRATIONS AFTER SEPTEMBER 1, 1992 After September 1, you must register "on-site. "

Please return this registration form to: USGF CONGRESS, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225

(T792)

July 1992 TECHNIQUE

Name

1. Shannon Miller' 2. Kim Zmeskal 3. Kerri Strug 4. Dominique Dawes

1992 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS WOMEN'S COMPETITION

Baltimore, Maryland - June, 1992

Combined Score Weighed Weighted Raw 30% Champs

Team Champs. Trials Trials 70% Trials

Dynamo Gym 0.000 79.056 79.010 79.056 Karolyi's 78.590 79.057 79.048 78.916 Karolyi's 77.950 78.272 79.198 78.175 Hills Angles 77.760 77.972 78.048 77.908

100% Trials

5. Michel le Campi' Pozar's 77.860 0.000 0.000 77.860 100% Champs 6. Kim Kelly Parkettes 77.300 78.017 78.048 77.801 7. Wendy Bruce Brown's 76.880 77.597 77.598 77.381 8. Amanda Borden Cincinnati 77.440 77.166 77.297 77.248 9. Hilary Grivich Karolyi's 77.140 77.275 77.259 77.234

10. Kristen McDermott Parkettes 76.990 77.177 77.223 77.1 20 11 . Elisabeth Crandall Desert Devi ls 76.770 76.937 76.937 76.886 12. Traci Sommer North Star 76.390 77.022 77.160 76.832 13. Juliet Bangerter Desert Devi ls 76.820 76.548 76.561 76.629 14. Sarah Balogach Parkettes 76.420 75.752 75.560 75.952

, Shannon Miller's Score is based on weighted OLYMPIC TRIALS only. * Michelle Campi's Score is based on weighted CHAMPIONSHIPS only.

1992 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS MEN'S COMPETITION

Ziatni Piassatsi Sofia, Bulgaria May 30-21, 1992

Name 1. Silvia Mitova 2. D. Vodenitcharova 3. Heidi Hornbeek 4. Traci Sommer 5. Monica Missinai 6. Lidia Manolova 7. Snej . Hristakieva 8. Rebecca Marola 9. Karine Charlier 10. Elena Konopatova

Country Score BUL 39.750 BUL 39.300 USA 38.750 USA 38.250 HUN 37.857 BUL 37.675 BUL 37.525 GBR 36.800 FRA 36.725 BIE 36.650

<Jl Mexican Olympic Festival Baltimore, Maryland - June, 1992 ~iJ8.i~

Combined Score Weighed Weighted Raw 30% Champs

Name Team Champs. Trials Trials 70% Trials

1. Scott Keswick UCLA 115.14 116.40 116.45 116.022 2. Chris Waller UCLA 114.50 115.50 115.50 115.200 3. John Roethlisberger Minnesota 115.44 114.78 115.00 114.978 4. Jair Lynch Stanford 114.00 115.22 115.45 114.854 5. Trent Dimas Gold Cup 113.98 114.62 114.70 114.428 6. Dominick Minicucci Temple 114.38 114.40 114.25 114.398 7. Lance Ringnald Gold Cup 114.28 114.02 114.25 114.098 8. Jarrod Hanks' Oklahoma 113.82 114.08 114.30 114.002 9. Chainey Umphrey UCLA 0.00 114.02 114.20 114.020 100% Trials

10. Patrick Kirksey Nebraska 112.92 113.18 113.00 113.102 11 . Mark Warburton Nebraska 113.24 112.82 113.00 112.946 12. Dennis Harrison Nebraska 112.40 112.52 112.75 112.484 13. Bob Seiter Nebraska 113.26 111 .80 111 .50 112.238 14. Jay Caputo OTC 113.18 111.36 110.90 111 .906 15. Kyle Asano Stanford 111 .98 111 .38 111 .1 0 111 .560 16. Kurt Thomas OTC 111.62 110.82 11 0.40 111 .060 17. Mark McKiernan Minnesota 111 .04 110.74 110.35 110.830 18. Tom Schlesinger Nebraska 0.00 109.94 109.85 109.940 100% Trials 19. Charles Lakes Olympic Sun 109.92 109.40 109.20 109.556 20. Tim Ryan Stanford 114.66 67.02 55.85 81.312

* As per Selection procedures regarding ranked athletes.

1992 U.S. OLYMPIC TRIALS . RHYTHMIC COMPETITION

Baltimore, Maryland - June, 1992 ~iJ8.i~

Name Team Rope Hoop Ball Clubs All-around

1. Jenifer Lovel l Illinois Rhythmic 18.70 18.65 18.95 18.80 75.100 2. Tamara Levinson Rhythmflex 18.35 18.40 18.30 18.45 73.500 3. Bianca Sapetto Ca. Breeze 18.50 17.50 18.35 18.30 72 .650 4. Diane Simpson Illinois Rhythmic 18.20 17.95 18.25 18.05 72.450 5. Caroline Hunt Illinois Rhythmic 18.20 17.60 18.10 18.00 71 .900 6. Heather Lovell Illinois Rhythmic 17.85 17.80 18.00 18.00 71.650 7. Brooke Bushnell Gymarin Pac. 17.70 18.00 18.05 17.65 71.400 8. Christy Neuman United Gym Acad .17.30 17.65 17.80 18.00 70.750 9. V. Vanderpluym Ca. Breeze 17.55 17.30 17.65 18.10 70 .600

10. Kristl Alt Alt's Stars 17.30 17.35 17.30 16.20 68.150

TECHNIQUE June 1992

Mexico May 19-24, 1992

Amy Chow 1st AA; 1st V; 1st UB; 1st BB; 2nd FX

Laura Szczepanski 1st AA; 3rd V; 1st UB; 1st BB; 2nd FX

Jenny Thompson 1st AA; 1st V; 1st UB; 1st BB; 1st FX

Note: There were three different age groups!

XIXth International Championships

Budapest, Hungary April 2-5, 1992, 1992

Name 1. Henerietta Onodi 2. Eugenia Popa 3. Heidi Hornbeek 4. Camelia Mindricel 5. Andrea Molnar 6. Kinga Horvath 7. Megham McCurdy 8. Zsuzsa Abraham 9. Andrea Kiss 10. Summer Reid

Country Score HUN 39.725 ROM 38.975 USA 38.700 ROM 38.625 HUN 38.500 HUN 38.050 CAN 37.975 HUN 37.925 HUN 37.875 USA 37.800

Copa Puerto Rico Puerto Rico

June 5,1992,1992

Name 1. Stephanie Woods 2. Monica Shaw 3. Theresa Wolf 4. Marleen Laudre 5. Aida Canovas 6. Rie Ozawa 7. Tammy Staufferr 8. Yaritza Yulian 9. Mariza Rivas 10. Miha Shinada

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Country Score USA 38.333 USA 37.316 CAN 37.230 CAN 36.866 PUE 36.220 JPN 36.533 CAN 36.350 PUE 36.266 VEN 36.073 JPN 35.880

Announcements /Releases Bids for Women's

1993 .0. Nationals The USGFWomen's Program is entertaining bids host organizations/cities/sites for the 1993 J.O. National Competitions. These in­clude:

Level 9 Nationals - May 7-9, 1993 Level 10 Nationals - May 14-16, 1993

Organizations interested in hosting one of these competitions must submit bids to:

Connie Maloney, USGF J.O. Coordinator 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225

Deadline: August 1

Contact Connie Maloney for any further in­formation: 317-237-5050

National Gymnastics Clubs Directory USGF Member Clubs and

Athlete Clubs. Nearly 3,000 Clubs Listed!

NOW ON SALE

$7.50 + shipping

USGF Merchandise # 1006

Use the order Form on page 2 of this magazine

NBC Television Coverage Fact Sheet Location - Barcelona, Spain. The capital of the Spanish region of Catalonia and the country's second largest city, it is the nation's chief port and industrial center.

Olympic Games Dates - Opening Cer­emonies, Saturday, July 25; first day of competition, Sunday, July 26; final day of competition and Closing Ceremonies, Sun­day, Aug. 9, with the Closing Ceremonies.

Total Telecast Hours 161

u.s. Audience- About 190 million view­ers are expected to see some part of the network's coverage of the Olympics.

Sun., Aug 9:

Primary Time Periods

8-11 am 12-6 pm 7-11 pm

Prime Time: 74 hours (47 weekday; 27 weekend)

Late Night: 21 hours Weekend Morning: 6 hours Weekend Afternoon: 30 hours Weekday Morning: 30 hours

Athletes and Countries - More than 10,000 athletes from 172 countries are expected to compete.

Events - The Games of the XXVth Olym­piad will feature competition in 25 medal sports, encompassing 257 events, 20 more than were officially contested four years ago in Seoul.

Time Zone Factor - Because Barcelona is r;:================: six hours ahead of the Eastern United Sta tes time zone, NBC's Olympic coverage will be same-day tape.

Primary Telecast Periods (ET) Weekdays: 7-10 am

7:30 pm - 12 midnight 12:35-2:05 am

Saturdays: 12-6 pm 7:30 pm - 12 midnight

12:35-2:05 am Sun., July 26: 12-6 pm

7 pm - 12 midnight 12:35-2:05 am

Sun., Aug 2: 8-11 am 12-6 pm

7 pm - 12 midnight 12:35-2:05 am

Over the Hill Invitational 2nd Annual Adult Optional

Gymnastics Meet

Date: Sunday July 26, 1992 Time: 2:00 PM (gym opens at 12:00) Events: All events plus tumbling and rope

climb Host: Pacific Coast Gymnastics Club

508 Constitution Ave. Carmarillo, CA 93012 (805) 388-5732

Age Divisions: 17-25,26-30, 31-35,36-40,41-45, 46-50,51 & over

Entry Fee: $5 per event Contact: Patty Sylvis

"Every gymnast should have this bookJ',' Here's the advice you need to achieve the maximum "\ performance safely. Written by Karolyi team physician and orthopedic surgeon Dr. Jack Jensen , this new medical guide for gymnasts presents what you need to know about

• Maximum performance • Nutrition , including a computerized

diet analys is • Injuries and how to prevent them • Winning psychology

• When and how to choose a health 4111".;;;;;;---'."~ care professional Please send ___ copies of A Healthy 10to

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June 1992 TECHNIQUE

United States Gymnastics Federation Request for Sanction

- Mail 30 days before competition-[This Sanction form alone does not apply to a meet with foreign athletes or

USGF National Team members. PLEASE see R&P concerning these matters)

Wonten's Progrant Date Recvd.

Revised 5/92

OFFICE USE

Region# Check# VisCO / MCo#

State

Type of Event o Local o Sectional o State o Regional o National o Invitational o Open Invitational

(Non-Qualifying)

o ExhibitionIWorkshopl Clinic/Testing

Level o Leve14 o LevelS o Leve16 o Level 7 o Leve18 o Leve19 o Level 10 o Elite

Event Director _______________ _ *Professional # ______________ _

*Club # & Name _________ ___ _ Club Address

- - --------------City ____ ____________ ___ State __________ Zip'----_____ _ Phone # (

~-~-----------------

Date of Event, _______________ _ Entry Fee _________________ _

Compulsory o o o o N/A N/A o o

Exp.Date Amount Sanction#

Optional N/A N/A N/A o o o o o

Name of EventL-________________ _ Site (if different from club) ___________ _ Address __________________ ___ City _____________ State _ _____ _ Zip ________________ _____ _

I For State Meets & Above:

lOY",", "qui,ed by USGF, I have o,de"d medal, ("m

o No, I have not ordered medals yet.

I am a professional member in good standing of the USGF. I agree that the above event will be conducted accord­ing to the USGF Rules and Policies. I thoroughly understand the USGF Rules and Policies and assume responsi­bilities for this event and agree to be held accountable for any irregularities that might occur. IT IS MY RESPONSIBILITY TO VERIFY THAT ALL ATHLETES, COACHES AND JUDGES ARE REGISTERED USGF MEM­BERS.

SANCTION FEES 1.

Check Fees Enclosed:

Sanction Fee $10[]

Blanket Sanction $300 2. (up to 10 meets) Late Fee $250

Overnight Return $150

Signature of Event Director _________________ _

A non refundable Sanction Fee of $10 must accompany this application. Your check or money order (Do not send cash) made payable to :''US Gymnastics Federation" should be sent to:

USGF Sanctions P.O. Box 5516 Indianapolis, IN 46225-5516

If your request for sanction is postmarked less than 30 days from the event, a $25 late fee must be added to the $10 sanction fee and should be sent to:USGF Sanctions

201 S. Capitol, Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225

Overnight sanction requests should be sent to the above street address.

Blanket Sanctions - must have separate forms for each meet and all forms must be submitted together YOU CAN NOT ADD TO A BLANKET SANCTION

' Contact USGF Member Services if you are .unsure of your Membership or Club Numbers. Your sanction certificate, if approved, will be sent to the event directors attention at the club address.

Women's Minutes

Jr. Olympic Program Committee May 10-11, 1992 Baton Rouge, LA

Roll Call Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII JOPC Chairman ABC EPCC WTCRep JOPC Coord. WPA

Darla Franz :ow,l Mike West Doug Fitzjarrell (for S. Snow) Tom Koll Absent Bob Colarossi Mark Weber (for K. Hill) Elaine Thompson Mark Cook Mary Ann Mahoney Roe Kreutzer Cheryl Hamilton Connie Maloney' Kathy Kelly

Meeting was called to order by Chairman Mark Cook at 6:00 pm.

I. VAULTING Tom McCarthy and Rich Fiorentino addressed the

committee with concerns on vaulting, as it affects the athlete atthe higheroptionallevels. Tom requested that the committee review the vaulting event in terms of the restrictions presently in effect in the Age Group Pro­gram.

II. ELECTION Tom Koll was elected Chairman by acclamation.

III. CALENDAR The committee discussed the 1992-93 competition

schedule after reviewing the proposed changes for the Elite season.

Recommendation to accept the following competi­tion schedule for 1992-93:

Level 9/ 10 State Meets Level 9/10 Regionals Level 9 Nationals Level 10 Nationals

Motion: Mike West Second: Tom Koll PASSED

April 3-4 April 17-18 May 7-9 May 14-16

IV. JUDGEMENTS The number of judgements allowed per day per

panel was discussed. The committee requested that Cheryl bring its concerns to the WTC for discussion.

V. APPARATUS The committee discussed some concerns regarding

apparatus specifications and recommended that the apparatus should not be raised above the FIG maxi­mums.

VI. INVITATIONAL FORMATS

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a. The USGF Club Championships format was dis­cussed. An ad hoc committee will attend the Elite Program Committee meeting in June to make recommendations to the USGF National Office.

b. Concerns were voiced in regards to Invitational

team meets which allow the "All-Star" concept. The meet director must include in the pre-meet information all regulations in regards to team competition, i.e .. if there will be all-star mixed teams, etc.

VII. LEVEL 5 AWARDS Recommendation that a meet director is not re­

quired to give achievement awards to gymnasts who have earned a placement award in that event.

Motion: Doug Fitzjarrell Second: Elaine Thompson PASSED

VIII. AGE DETERMINATION Change in the Rules and Policies: Levels 5-8: If qualification to Sectional, State and / or

Level 8 Regionals is by score, the gymnast may compete in the Sectional or State Meet in her actual age division and then move up for the State or Regional meet if her birthday falls between the two meets.

IX.REGIONAL MEET FORMAT If the number of athletes in one age division requires

that two sessions of competition be conducted, the meet director shall:

1. Draw for session for the Children's Division 2. Random draw by team to fill the sessions.

X. LEVEL 10 Mark Cook appointed an ad hoc committee of Bob

Cola rossi, Mike West, Tom Koll and himself to meet with an Ad Hoc committee of an equal number from the Elite Program committee to discuss the linear structure of the J.O. Program and the Elite Program. This com­mittee will meet at the Compulsory Workshop in Ari­zona in June.

Recommendation that Mark Cook's proposal to the Elite Program Committee be submitted.

Motion: Bob Colarossi Second: Darla Franz PASSED

XI.LEVEL 10 NATIONAL MEET FORMAT A proposal from Mike Lynch suggesting an All­

Around finals competition was read to the committee and discussed.

XII. CLINICIANS FOR ROUND-OFF ENTRY VAULT PRESENTATIONS

Recommendation that the RegionaIJ.O. Chairmen will be selecting clinicians for Round-off Entry vault clinics according to the following criteria:

1. An Elite National coach who has had a gymnast perform the vault in the last three years.

2. In agreement with the philosophy of the na-tional presentation.

Motion: Darla Franz Second: Tom Koll PASSED

Meeting adjourned at 10:30 pm. Meeting reconvened at 8:30 am, May 11 .

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XIII. FIG CODE OF POINT CHANGES Mark advised the committee that as soon as the FIG

Code of Point changes are available, the committee should begin work on the reorganization of the compo­sitional and d ifficulty requirements, especially at Level 7 and 8. The Ad Hoc committee will be Elaine Thomp­son, John Geddert, Kelli Hill and Steve Snow.

XIV. MOBILITY BETWEEN J.O. AND ELITE The committee discussed Elite athletes who drop

back into the J.O. Program. It feels strongly that the program needs to allow a place for these athletes who have decided that Elite competition is no longer in their best interest, due to injury, change in level of commit­ment, or other fa ctors which can alter the athletes ability to compete at the Elite level.

XV. LEVEL 10 AGE DIVISIONS In order to allow a more even distribution of ath­

letes at Level 10, it was recommendation to change the age divisions to:

13 years and under 14 to 15 years 16 years and over

Motion: Bob Colarossi Second: Mike West PASSED

XVI. FORMAT FOR LEVEL 10 NATIONALS Recommendation for the following changes in for­mat:

1. Seven member teams in each age division will qualify from each Region.

2. Schedule: Thurs. Compulsory for 13 & under and 14-15 Fri. Compulsory for 16 & over

Optional for 13 & under Sat. Optional for 14-15 and 16 & over Sun. Finals for all age divisions

Motion: Bob Colarossi Second : Tom Koll PASSED

Recommendation that each age division will qualify 8 athletes into Finals.

Motion: Mike West Second : Doug Fitzjarrell PASSED

Recommendation that ties for qualification into finals, that cannot be broken by performance related criteria will not be broken by a flip of the coin, and in that case the tied athletes would compete.

Motion: Tom Koll Second: Doug Fitzjarrell PASSED

XVII. LEVEL 9 NATIONALS Recommendation that 10% of each age division

will qualify into finals at Level 9 Nationals. Motion: Mark Weber Second : Doug Fitzjarrell PASSED

Recommendation that the number of qualifiers per Region will be determined by a % of a % of those gymnasts qualifying to Regionals with a 34.00 AA at the State meet at each age division.

Motion: Tom Koll Second : Darla Fra nz PASSED

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XVIII. J.O. NATIONALS Recommendation to the WTC that true open scor-

ing be utilized at both Level 9 and 10 Nationals. Motion: Darla Franz Second: Elaine Thompson PASSED

Recommendation that atJ.O. National Champion­ships, ties will not be broken for awards and dupli­cate awards be given.

Motion: Darla Franz Second : Tom Koll PASSED

Recommendation that the compositional deduc­tions used at the 1992 J.O. Level 9 & 10 Nationals be used at the 1993 Regional and National competitions.

Motion: Tom Koll Second: Elaine Thompson PASSED

XIX. LEVEL 5 Recommendation that each state board have the

authority to determine the number of judges per panel at Level 5 Sectional and State meets.

Motion: Darla Franz Second: Tom Koll PASSED

XX. LEVEL 7 OPTIONAL Recommendation that the mobility score for Level

7 Optional to move up to Level8 be changed to a 33.50. Motion: Mike West Second: Bob Colarossi PASSED

XXI. REGIONAL REPORTS Each Regional chairman reported on the activities of

the J.O. Program within the region. There appears to be good communication, as well as educational opportu­nities for both coaches and athletes.

XXII. JUDGING ISSUES An Ad Hoc committee will be discussing and giving

recommendations to the Women's Administra tive Board concerning judging issues and contract sugges­tions.

XXIII. LEVEL 4 UNEVEN BAR EXERCISE Recommendation to allow the State Boards to de­

cide which mount(s) and/or start value will be ap­plied.

Motion: Elaine Thompson Second: Doug FitzjarreU PASSED

XXIV. MISCELLANEOUS Connie distributed video tapes to the committee

members who will be presenting the newly revised exercises at the National Workshop.

Meeting adjourned at 1:00 pm

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Women's Minutes

Administrative Board Meeting Columbus, Ohio May 16, 1992

Roll Call: Region I Denise Porrazzo Region II Laurel Tindall Region III Carol Hillenburg Region IV George Grainger Region V Kathy Koeth Region VI Kathy Feldmann Region VII Jan Greenhawk Region VIII Hoylene Noble EPCC Roe Kreutzer JOPCC Mark Cook ABC Mary Ann Mahoney J

I WPA Kathy Kelly (Sat) JOPCC Connie Maloney (Sun)

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Mary Ann Mahoney opened the meeting at 9:05 am.

I. ELECTION Kathy Feldmann was elected by proclamation as the Administrative Board Chairman. The committee nominated Carol Hillenburg and Kathy Koeth for the Vice Chairman. The committee elected Carol Hillenburg.

Denise Porrazzo, on behalf of the Administrative Board, presented Mary Ann with a gift of apprecia­tion for her many years of service and leadership. Kathy Feldmann presented Mary Ann with a plaque of appreciation from the committee and thanked her for her dedication.

II. ELITE PROGRAM Roe gave the Elite Program Report. She stated that we have a very promising group of Junior Elite gymnasts coming up through the program. The Women's Program has established itself as an inter­national power and that is a realization of the efforts of all of the committees working in cooperation with the National Office and the National Training Camp Staff. The T.O.P.s. program will be presented at the National Congress and the National Workshop.

III. J.O. PROGRAM Mark updated the committee on the business con­ducted at the recent J.O. Meeting. (See J,O.P.e. min­utes). Mark informed the committee that Tom Koll has been elected as National J.O.P.e. Chairman.

IV. OPERATING CODE

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Recommendation to the EPC to add the following statement to page 23, Paragraph 1. 1st sentence in the Operating Code: "in conjunction with the Na­tional Team Training Staff.

Motion - Denise Porrazzo Second - Hoylene Noble PASSED

A proposal for a form for verification of "Accep­tance of the Duties and Responsibilities" for each WPC elected officer was presented for consider­ation by Mary Ann Mahoney.

Recommendation that all WPC elected officers sign the WPC Statement of Acceptance of Duties and Responsibilities as listed in the Womens Com­mittee Operating Code.

Motion- Hoylene Noble Second- Carol Hillenberg PASSED

Recommendation that the March membership list be used for all run-off elections that must be con­ducted.

Motion - Hoylene Noble Second - Kathy Feldmann PASSED

Recommendation to add the following to the Op­erating Code in the Duties and Responsibilities of State Chairmen, p. 22, Section C.7 ... "Document" and 7a. "as required in the Financial Procedures Document."

Motion -Hoylene Noble Second -Kathy Koeth PASSED

The committee requested that the Election Proce­dures in the Operating Code be updated to reflect the motions of past meetings. Hoylene Noble will assist in this project.

The committee requested that the Operating Code be included as part of the Rules and Policies each year.

The committee requested that guidelines for state board positions be established and presented at the WAB Congress meeting and be presented at the State Chair Workshop at National Congress. Jan Greenhawk and Denise Porrazzo will work on this project.

V. TECHNICAL COMMITTEE The WTC is working on judges' training videos for Level 7-0 and 8-0 The Regional Chairs discussed the needs for possible additional meetings for the Technical, Elite and J.O. committees to prepare for the work necessitated by the changes in the code of points.

VI. ATHLETE REGISTRATION The committee requests that assigned athlete num­bers distinguish between registered foreign athlete members and u.s. citizen athlete members.

VII. CONGRESS MEETING - STATE WORKSHOPS Kathy Feldmann will be organizing the agenda for the State Chairmen Workshop. The Women's Ad­ministrative Board will meet on Wednesday before Congress at 3:00 pm. Regional Board meeting times will be set and announced by the Regional Chairs.

The Regional Chairmen had questions and concerns regarding the procedures to obtain the educational funds for Regional accounts. Kathy will clarify this with John Hewett.

VIII. The committee discussed issues of professional conduct and concerns of our club owners and pro­fessionals.

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IX.NAWGJ Yvonne Hodge addressed the committee at 1:00 pm regarding the statement in the Rules and Policies that require all judges to be members of the NA WGJ. Yvonne presented to the committee the validity of the organization and requested that the USGF con­tinue to support the organization.

Recommendation thatthe Women's Program Com­mittee shall not require membership in any other organization for participation in the USGF pro­gram.

Motion - Denise Porrazzo Second - Laurel Tindall PASSED - 6-2

The Regional Chairs will conduct a survey of their judge members concerning the officials uniform.

X. RULES AND POLICIES The committee reviewed and edited the Rules and Policies. Revised copies of the R&P will be sent to WAB members for approval.

The committee recommends to the WTC that the active s tatus requirements be included in Section 9 of the Rilles and Policies (Meet Officials).

The meeting was adjourned until Sunday, May 17th; 9 am.

The meeting was resumed at 9:00 am, 7/17/92

XI. NEW BUSINESS Recommendation that national bids be consid­ered by the total package; i.e. costs of hotels, meals, etc. as well as airfares.

Motion - Laurel Tindall Second - Hoylene Noble PASSED

The committee discussed a state and /or regiona l rebate for Level 4 Athlete Registrations. No addi­tional costs for Level 4 athletes is recommended at this time.

The committee discussed the responsibility of the Regional Chairs in relation to J.O. Nationals. The RC's are responsible to measure gymnasts for uniforms and collect entry forms and fees. They will distribute meet information, banquet and T-shirt information, however, orders for these items must be sent to the meet host by the individual qualifiers.

The committee recommends that Connie Maloney develop a Meet Director packet which includes meet format, procedures, expectations of the host group, etc., to be sent to organizations upon acceptance of bids.

The meeting was adjourned at 11 :45 am .

MPC meeting Men's Minutes

u.s. Championships Columbus, Ohio May 16, 1992

Roll call: Members present: Greg Buwick Jim Howard Art Shurlock Bill Roetzheim Jim Hartung Dennis McIntyre Kevin Mazeika Robert Cowan Mas Watanabe

Chair, Sr. Coaches Rep. VP for Men Sr. Coaches Rep. FIG / TC member Athletes Council Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. MPA (voice, no vote) Mens Tech. Coordinator (voice, no vote)

Members absent: none

The meeting was called to order at 5:35 p.m .

I. OLD MINUTES Chairman Buwick called for approval of past minutes.

Motion to approve Winter National minutes. Motion - Jim Howard Second - Kevin Mazeika PASSED - Unanimously

Motion to approve April 28, 1992 Conference Call minutes.

Motion - Jim Howard Second - Greg Buwick PASSED - Unanimously

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II. INTERNATIONAL COMPETITIONS Motion to assign Team Atlanta in rank order for the dual meet with England June 22-29, 1992.

Motion - Art Shurlock Second - Dennis McIntyre PASSED - 6-1

An invitational in Russia was discussed at this time.

Motion that two athletes in rank order after the Olympic Team from the Olympic Trials and two athletes in rank order from the Junior Olympic Team (optional scores only) will be assigned to the Nikolai Andrianov Invitational in Russia August 20-24, 1992.

Motion - Greg Buwick Second - Bill Roetzheim PASSED - Unanimously

Ron Brant has sent a proposal to the MPC for selection of athletes for the Junior Pan American Games from Team Atlanta. Only two athletes from Team Atlanta are eligible by age for this event and the Junior Olympic Program Commit­tee will deal with this issue.

III. TEAM '96 ATHLETE SUPPORT This was dealt with at the same time as Agenda

Item IV. Both had been the projects of J im Howard,

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who had done some excellent work and had sent papers to the Executive Committee of the USGF and Mike Jacki. The status is pending. For a com­plete set of the proposals, contact Jim Howard or Robert Cowan.

IV. COACHES SUPPORT PROGRAM See above (item III) .

V. CONTINENTAL JUDGES COURSE Bill Roetzheim spoke about the course January

7-10, 1993 in Plant City, FL. Cost is $350.00, open to all national card holders and coaches. Cost includes all food, lodging (double occupancy), airport transfers from Tampa, the Code of Points, FIG fees, and course fees. Lodging is at the Plant City Holiday Inn. The entire course will be on video tape as well as the test.

VI. FIFTEEN MINUTE WARMUP Motion to eliminate the fifteen minute warm-up at the U.S. Championships and the Winter Cup Challenge.

Motion - Art Shurlock Second - Greg Buwick PASSED - Unanimously

Next there was as discussion about the con­flicts of the Junior girls session with the Team Atlanta (future Junior Elite) session at U.s. Cham­pionships. The men were required to have a one­touch which was against the approved selection procedures. Also, they had to wait to vault due to the size of the arena. Finally, there was a problem with the parallel bar warmup.

Motion that the Junior Division of U.S. Champi­onships be allowed to have a separate session.

Motion - Jim Howard Second - Bill Roetzheim PASSED - Unanimously

VII. 1993 SELECTION PROCEDURES Tabled until the Olympic Trials meeting.

VIII. USOTC REQUEST-CHRIS TOY Motion to accept Chris Toy's request for sum­mer training at the United States Olympic Train­ing Center if space is available.

Motion - Jim Hartung Second - Greg Buwick PASSED - Unanimously

There was a brief discussion about athletes who will be leaving the Springs, opportunities becoming available and the need for Ron Brant to put evaluations (monthly, quarterly, etc.) in writ­ing to the MPC.

X. PETITIONS Motion that the petitions for Tom Schlesinger and Chainey Umphrey to Olympic Trials be approved.

Motion - Jim Hartung Second - Bill Roetzheim PASSED - Unanimously

These athletes and their coaches designated will have their expenses paid to Trials.

Motion to accept Bill Roth's petition to remain on the U.S. National Team in an unranked posi­tion.

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Motion - Jim Hartung Second - Art Shurlock PASSED - Unanimously

X. 1992 OLYMPIC COACH SELECTION There were six applicants for the Olympic

Coach position: Francis Allen, Ed Burch, Greg Bu wick, Yefim Furman, Sadao Hamada, and Fred Turoff. These six had been trimmed to three in a special meeting in Austin, TX during the J.O. Nationals. The final three were interviewed prior to the vote.

The interview session had been conducted the previous meeting to save time. The vote was conducted by Robert Cowan.

Francis Allen 5 votes Greg Buwick 2 votes Fred Turoff 2 votes

Francis Allen will be the 1992 USA Men's Olympic Coach and will select his Assistant Coach and Team Leader after the Olympic Trials.

Motion to adjourn. Motion - Greg Buwick Second - Art Shurlock PASSED - Unanimously

The meeting was adjourned at 6:35 p.m.

The minutes are true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Robert Cowan, MP A May 18, 1992

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MPC meeting Men's Minutes

u.s. Olympic Trials Meeting Baltimore, Maryland June 12, 1992 ~c~ ----------

Members present: Francis Allen Greg Buwick Jim Howard Art Shurlock Bill Roetzheim Jim Hartung Dennis McIntyre Kevin Mazeika Robert Cowan Mas Watanabe

Members absent:

Sr. Coaches Rep. Chair, Sr. Coaches Rep. VP for Men Sr. Coaches Rep. FIG/TC member Athletes Council Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. Jr. Coaches Rep. MPA (voice, no vote) Mens Tech. Coordinator (voice, no vote) none

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 am promptly by Robert Cowan, Mens Program Administrator, act­ing in an interim chairman role, due to the resignation of Greg Buwick from the committee at the USA Na­tional Championships.

I. ELECTION OF CHAIRMAN Motion to nominate Bill Roetzheim as Chairman

of the MPC. Motion - Art Shurlock Second - Jim Hartung PASSED - UNANIMOUSLY

* At this point, Mr. Roetzheim began to chair the meeting.

Motion that the MPC Athlete's representative be placed on the Independent Selection Committee in addition to Bill Roetzheim, who is now Chairman.

Motion - Art Shurlock Second - Jim Hartung PASSED - UNANIMOUSLY

II. TEAM STRUCTURE In attempting to work with the 1993 and beyond

SELECTION PROCEDURES, former Chairman of the MPC, Greg Buwick, had identified the central issue being TEAM STRUCTURE. He had assigned Mas Watanabe to research how the previous SENIOR DE­VELOPMENT and JUNIOR ELITE Team programs had impacted the present Senior Team. Mas had done an outstanding job of research and this was presented. Additionally, Robert Cowan had assisted Mas in the development of a four year plan for the Team Structure. The purpose is to provide a free flow of development from the newly introduced 7 Class Junior program. A grea t deal of discussion took place regarding the poten­tial for elite compulsories to be voted out by the FIG in July. However, the consensus was that this would be dealt with if and when it happens.

Motion to amend the Proposed Plan to 42 athletes in Senior session and 21 in Junior session.

Motion - Art Shurlock Second - Francis Allen PASSED- UNANIMOUSLY

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Motion to accept the amended Team Structure Plan for 1993-96.

Motion - Kevin Mazeika Second - Jim Hartung PASSED - UNANIMOUSLY

III. TEAM SELECTION PROCEDURES -1993 Robert Cowan explained the time-line for this docu­

ment to be approved and published as outlined by USOC mandate.

The document, which had been prepared in ad­vance by Cowan and mailed to the MPC was reviewed line by line. Adjustments, amendments and clarifica­tions which represent the latest known rules changes by the FIG, MPC, and USOC were added or deleted .

Motion to approve the 1993 Selection Procedures as modified.

Motion - Francis Allen Second - Dennis McIntyre PASSED- UNANIMOUSLY

Again, more time was given to a discussion about the future without elite compulsories. The feeling was that the 1996 compulsories should be retained, but amended, especially for the Junior Elite Division. For the Seniors, perhaps a modified optional utilizing 4-5 required skills which are developmental from the newly created Olympic Development Program would be uti­lized one day and optionals on the second day of a competition. The committee was adamant that future teams could not be selected based on one day of com­petition, especially for consistency.

IV. NEW BUSINESS Dennis McIntyre stated that the Junior program

needs to have a four year competition plan created for all levels of the program, especially the Senior level. In this way, there is a method for determining what an athlete will do and how to prepare. Robert Cowan and Mas Watanabe are to develop this before the next MPC meeting.

There was discussion about the American Cup, the lack of quality athletes, the perception of unrealistic scores and the need for prestige for this event.

Francis Allen gave an update on the Olympic team prospects. He wants a strong unit and team unity. Cowan outlined the Tampa processing, the training plans and the fact that all personal coaches will get a Olympic Games credential up to a maximum of 5. Any coaches left off will get tickets and the usual support of airfare, room, board, per diem. Robert Cowan will attend the FIG Congress and return to the USA on July 20. Mas will arrive on July 23 and attend the competi­tion as a spectator.

There being no further business the call was made to adjourn.

Motion - Jim Howard Second - Kevin Mazeika PASSED - UNANIMOUSLY

Meeting adjourned at 11:32 am The above is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

Robert Cowan , June 15, 1992

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Elite Progralll COlllllli ttee

Phoenix, Arizona June 6-7, 1992

Roll Call: Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII Chairman ETC

L~~~ ~at'l Staff

Julie Knight for Nancy Roach Brad Loan Kristie Krafft Jim Schlott Gary Warren Gary Anderson Kip Reed Joan Moore for Kevin Brown Roe Kreutzer Audrey Schweyer Mary Ann Mahoney Kathy Kelly Muriel Grossfeld

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Recommendation to approve the minutes of the last meeting as published.

Motion Kip Reed Second Gary Warren Passed

II. TALENT IDENTIFICATION PROGRAM Bill Sands instructed the committee on the equipment

that will be utilized for the physical abilities testing for the program. Schedule

July 1 Program Booklet completed to Regions

By October 15 Results received in the office By November 1 Invitations December National Testing

It is suggested that the entry deadline(with all forms completed) for regional testing be three weeks prior to the date with all forms completed. Each region will receive a complete set of equipment for the testing. The maximum entry fee of $25.00 per athlete is allowed. There will be no entry fee for the National Testing.

III. J.O. PROGRAM PROPOSAL The Ad Hoc Committee (Mark Cook, Bob Colla rossi,

Mike West) presented a proposal to the Elite Program Committee for a merging of the Level 10 with Junior B and Senior Developementallevels of the Elite Program. Lengthy discussion followed.

Jim Schlott presented a proposal for the format of the Elite Program for the new quadrennium. Discussion followed. Roe asked the committee to review the pro­gram and the committee will reconvene in the morning.

IV. CALENDAR The Executive Committee of the USGF has approved

the proposed new competition calendar for the new quadrennium. This calendar was developed by Dr. Bill Sands when requested to present the best training and competition schedule for Elite International competitors. (see attached) Survey result of the USECA was 16 to 6 in favor of the new calendar.

Meeting Adjourned at 11:00pm Meeting Reconvened at 9:00

V. ELITE COMPULSORY DEVELOPMENT Muriel Grossfeld presented to the committee a pro­

posal for the next season for use in the development of the FIG Compulsory Exercises. Discussion followed. The committee's decision for the implementation for the

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1993 season is:

Recommendation that testing for all levels be con­tinued for the 1993 season with the following amend­ments.

Motion Kristie Krafft Second Jim Schlott PASSED

Recommendation to accept the Balance Beam exer-cise as proposed by the National Team Training Staff.

Motion Kristie Krafft Second Jim Schlott PASSED

Recommendation to accept the Floor Exercise as amended.

Motion Jim Schlott Second Brad Loan PASSED

Recommendation to accept the Uneven Bar Exercise as amended.

Motion Julie Knight Second Gary Warren PASSED

Recommendation to accept the Vault as proposed. Motion Jim Schlott Second Kristie Krafft PASSED

Deductions for the new exercises will be developed by Muriel Grossfeld and Audrey Schweyer. Their final proposal will be presented to the committee at Congress for final approval.

Motion Kristie Krafft Second Jim Schlott PASSED

VI. LEVEL 10 - ELITE DEVELOPMENT Recommendation thatthe ].0. Proposalforthe blend­

ing of the J.O. Level 10 and the Elite Program be accepted in concept and will be discussed, finalized and implementation format be drafted at a later date.

Motion Jim Schlott Second Gary Warren PASSED

Recommendation that the following age groups for the 1993 season be:

Junior National Elite Junior International Elite Senior National Elite

10-13 years of age 10-14 years of age 14 & over

Senior International Elite 14 & over Motion Kristie Krafft Second Gary Anderson PASSED

VII. PROGRAM COMPETITION Recommendation that an inch and 114 base mat be

required under all landing mats at all Elite competi­tions.

Motion Jim Schlott PASSED

CLARIFICATION: An Elite athlete thatmustraise the high bar to allow swing, must also raise the low bar the same number of notches.

Recommendation that the compulsory testing at all levels be 40% and the Optional exercises 60% of the All Around Score.

Motion Gary Anderson Second Gary Warren PASSED

Recommendation that a minimum of 10 athletes in rank order from each Classic from both age divisions at the National Level, qualify to the National Team Train­ing Squad.

Motion Gary Anderson Second Jin1 Schlott PASSED

Recommendation that the International Elite Divi­sion qualify to USA Championships as follows:

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The Olympic Training Squad 8 from American Classic 16 from U.S. Classic

Motion Gary Anderson Second Kip Reed PASSED

Recommendation that no athlete other than the Olympic Training Squad be directly qualified into the Classic Meet this competitive year.

Motion Jim Schlott Second Gary Anderson PASSED

Recommendation that only current National Team Members will be eligible to petition to USA Champi­onships. (if they have remained in the same age divi­sion)

Motion Jim Schlott Second Gary Anderson PASSED

Recommendation that International Senior Level athletes use Competition III rules; International Junior Level athletes use Competition II rules; National Jun­ior and Senior Level athletes use Competition II rules.

Motion Jim Schlott Second Gary Anderson PASSED

VIII. USGF CLUB CHAMPIONSHIPS An Ad Hoc Committee will be drafting a proposal

for the USGF Club Championships which will be submitted to the committee at the Congress Meeting.

Motion Jim Schlott Second Gary Anderson PASSED

IX.JUDGES Recommendation to support the J.O. Proposal for

the changes in the USGF Judges' Compensation Pack­age.

Motion Gary Anderson Second Julie Knight PASSED

The Committee will place stronger emphasis on Judges' Education and assistance to the judges in the new quadrennium.

X. NEW BUSINESS The committee will look at the USA Championships

competition facility and will make recommendations to the USGF Events staff.

Recommendation that all Elite competitions use open scoring and that each judge show her start value.

Motion Gary Anderson Second Julie Knight PASSED

Next meeting will be at Congress .

Roe Kreutzer on behalf of the committee extended deepest gratitude to National Administrative Board Chairman, Mary Ann Mahoney and J.O. National Pro­gram Committee Chairman, Mark Cook. Both Mary Ann and Mark did not seek re-election. They have served the program with the highest standards. Members of the committee, Kip Reed and Jim Schlott have resigned and their presence on the committee will be missed.

TECHNIQUE July 1992

1993 ELITE COMPULSORY TESTING

VAULT: Tsukahara in pike position

UNEVEN BARS: 1st Sequence: Long hang kip cast handstand liz pirouette clear hip circle V2 turn . swing forward slip grip swing down and up, Jump off 2nd Sequence: Glide kip swing handstand, Clear hip straddle hecht, Long hang kip Cast handstand Giant Toe on, Tuck front with liz into skill cushion (over 8 inches)

BALANCE BEAM: 1. Mount - Window / thief - Same 2. 1/ 4 turn, chestroll, stag jump - Same 3. CHANGE: # 2 steps Y4 turn lunge, lunge, rei eve in 2nd ( 1 second h<;>ld)

# Cartwheel (side entry with late Y4 turn back), liz turn to passe posItion. 4. Two steps fouette hop, step stag split leap, step split leap, jump V2 turn,

body wave, scale - Same 5. CHANGE

Handstand V2 1800 Pirouette (Split - primary (good) side, Y4 pirouette -close legs, Y4 pirouette - split (bad) secondary side), lunge, Y4 turn, lunge. Small body wave, cross step, develope style step, point. #11 b through 15 b (PWEC)

6. CHANGE Straighten legs maintaining toe point raising arms overhead. BACKWALKOVER to stride kneel. #'s 18d through 19a (PWEC

7. Drill for turn - balance in arabesque 4 count/ second followed by two foot pivot (1800 degrees) turn. Same

8. #'s lOa through 15a Developmental Testing Program - Same . 9. Tuck front saito - no stick. Land on mats stacked up to beam height

NOTE: The remaining elements to be added are: 1. Valdez 2. Gainer flic-flac The remaining elements to be finished are: 1. Turn instead of drill 2. Link the valdez, gainer flic flac, back walkover. 3. Twist the front and land on the official surface.

FLOOR EXERCISE: 1. Perform the present version until "Proposed Women's Elite Compul­

sory Exercises" (PWEC) text #37a.

2. Add - perform PWEC #37 a through #50 . . Running steps direction altered to face side B-C. Side chasse, turn 2 Jete entourment, Y4 turn manual hold, ball change, point. 4 chainne turns, drop, jump up (presently [newly] listed as an element - arch jump) chasse hop - passe to lunge, 318 's turn to pose.

3. Then the tumbling pass: Same: Roundoff, whip, whip, flic flac, tuck saito. Women's developmen­tal routine.

4. Continue with the small rebound out of the tumbling pass in #51 (WPEC) through the end of #52 (the exercise).

NOTE: The remaining elements to be added are: 1. Tuck front saito, roundoff, flic flac, back saito with full twist. 2. Hitchkick with Y4 turn -Y4 urn.

The remaining elements to be finished are: 1. Turn instead of drill. 2. Whatever the last pass is (we might be doing it now).

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Rhythmic Minutes RhythlTIic Technical COlTIlTIi ttee Baltimore, Maryland June 8, 1992

Roll Call: Candace Feinberg Andrea Schmid Norma Zabka Hana Christie

Chairman FIG Representative

Uarbara Fester Diane Massad Nora Hitzel

VP Rhythmic Gymnastics member at large member at large J.O. Program Rep. RP A (non voting)

I. NEW JUDGING LEVELS - 8th CYCLE Because of the changes in the compulsory program,

the following judging levels were identified and will be in effect January, 1993.

LevelS Level 6 Level 7 and 8 National(Level9 and 10) Brevet 1 Brevet 2

II. TRANSFER OF JUDGES RATING Current judging ratings will be transferred as follows:

Class IV LevelS Class III Level 6 Class II Level 7 and 8 Class I Level 9 and 10 National Level 9 and 10 Brevet Must follow FIG policy

III. MAINTANING AND UPGRADING RATING 8th CYCLE

1. All 7th cycle certified judges must become recerti­fied during 1993 to remain on the active status list.

2. All judges must demonstrate a knowledge of the entire USA program, not just their level.

3. In the recertification period a fully certified judge may elect to either maintain the current rating or upgrade to the next level.

4. To maintain a rating a judge must take an 8th cycle course at the desired level and pass a writ­ten exam. In addition, the judge must submit a take home exam covering all levels below the rating being maintained in order to demonstrate knowledge of the entire program.

5. To upgrade a rating a judge must take an 8th cycle course at the next level and pass a written exam. In addition, the judge must submit a take home test covering all levels below the rating of the course and exam being taken in order to demonstrate knowledge of the entire program.

IV. COURSE AND TESTING SCHEDULE Three judging courses will be given at the 1992

Congress-LevelS, Level 6 and Level 7 and 8. A. Schmid will give a two hour F.I.G. session directed

toward requirements for the Level 9 & 10 gymnasts. The FIG Continental course will be given in Colo­

rado Springs from February 17-23. USA judges who hold a 7th cycle National rating and above will be

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invited to attend this course. Judges training will be conducted throughout the

Regions during 1993. Judges educators will be selected by the RTC based upon applications. Criteria will be established by the RTC.

All certified judges who have submitted their judges log book will receive a status report identifying new rating and requirements for upgrading.

V. JUDGES SELECTION PROCESS In order to select the judges who will work at the

1992 Level 9 and 10 qualifying competitions and the national championships, a peer and coaches evaluation will be instituted in the Fall of 1993.

All National and above judges and coaches who qualified athletes to the 1992 National Championship will be asked to complete a judges rating and evalua­tion form. Those judges who receive the highest evalu­ation will be invited to judge the Level 9 and 10 events. Hitzel and Schmid will conduct the evaluation and will therefore be ineligible to actively judge these events.

VI. RULES AND POLICIES The 1993 Rhythmic Rules and Policies will detail the

specifics with regard to the 8th Cycle certification pro­cedures.

RhythlTIic Junior OlylTIpic Progralll COlTIlTIi ttee Baltimore, Maryland June 5-7, 1992

- - - ----Roll Call Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII Coaches rep Judges rep Athletes rep RPA guest

Jan Exner(substitute for Alla Svirsky) Jan Williamson Jackie Scheerer Marion Riley Gwen Hilliard Maureen Broderick Cathy Harrelson Cindy Stone Tracey Callahan Molnar Diane Massad Karyn Lyon Nora Hitzel(non voting) Marina Davidovich

I. USGF OFFICE REPORT Hitzel summarized the status of the PDP program,

the compulsory clinics, the North American Champi­onships, the training camps, the skills program and the 1992 Congress .

Regional Chairmen were reminded that informa­tion for the Rhythmic Club Directory and State Chair­men election results were due.

II. REGIONAL MINUTES Regional chairmen were reminded that Regional

minutes need to be submitted to the JOPC for approval. The minutes and financial statements from those Re-

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gions that held meetings and submitted financial state­ments will be distributed to the JOPC members. USGF reba te money will be withheld from Regions tha t do not submit financial statements as requested.

II. 1993-96 JO COMPULSORY PROGRAM The following description and requirements of each Level was approved by the committee:

LevelS: • The evaluation will be on a 5.00 scale using a

whole number • Two gymnasts will compete at the same time • One judge will be used per athlete • Interaction of athlete and judge must be ob­

served immediately following each routine • LevelS athletes may compete up through the

State level • Ribbon awards will be given Level 6: • The evaluation will be on a 6.00 scale • Two gymnasts will compete at the same time at

State and Region Competitions Note: during the 1993 year, meet directors may allow for only one athlete at a time if the number of competing athletes is very small

• The 1993 program will be RFX, rope, hoop, rib-bon

• At State meets 1 or2 judges will be used per athlete • At Regional meets 2 judges will be used per athlete • All Level 6 athletes will receive a rhythmic certifi­

cate recognizing the range of all-around score At State meets medals will be awarded to the top

3 athletes in each age division At Regional meets, all-around medals will be

awarded to the top half of all athletes entered in each age division up through 6th place

Level 7: • The evaluation will be on a 7.00 scale • The 1993 program will be compulsory RFX, Rope,

Ribbon and a choice of compulsory or optional hoop • Two judges will be used per event • All Level 7 athletes will receive a rhythmic certifi­

cate recognizing the range of all-around scores. All-around medals will be awarded to the top half of all athletes entered in each age division up through 6th place

• The Level 7 optional routine can only be com-peted by an all-around gymnast

Level 8: • The evaluation will be on a 8.00 scale • The 1993 program w ill be compulsory RFX and

optional ball, clubs, and ribbon • Two judges will be used per event • All level 8 athletes will receive a rhythmic certifi­

cate recognizing the range of all-around score. All-around medals will be awarded to the top half of all athletes entered in each age division up through 6th place and the top 3 event winners.

• The compulsory RFX is required of all gymnasts

A USGF level 7 and 8 JO Na tional Championships will be held in 1993. The top 4 Level 7 and Level 8 athletes(regardless of age division) from each Region will be qualified to the competition. An at large number will also be determined based upon the number of Level 7 and 8 athletes that register in each region .

III. ENTRY FEES The maximum entry fee that can be charged for State

and Regional competitions is $50.00.

IV. MEET ORGANIZATION The following organiza tional procedures were ap-

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proved for all State and Regional competitions in the 1993 season:

1. Scores must be flashed 2. A march in must be held before each session 3. The awards ceremony must be held immedia tely

following each session 4. It is recommended that the Level 7 and 8 compul­

sory routines be competed before the optional routines.

5. Regional meetings for all professional members must be scheduled at each Regional competition

IV. MANDATE SCORES During the 1993 competitive season, athletes may

compete at any Level regardless of the competition Class in 1992. There is no mandate score.

V. QUALIFYING SCORE TO REGIONALS Each region may determine its own qualifying scores

and requirements.

VI. LEVEL 9 AND 10 QUALIFYING COMPETITIONS Hitzel described the National Championships quali­

fication procedure approved by the Rhythmic Program Committee that will be used in 1993 for Level 9 and 10 athletes.

Rhythlllic Progralll COlllllli ttee Baltimore, Maryland June 6, 1992

Roll Call: Chairman Coaches rep. VPRSG BOD FIG Rep a thletes rep JO rep RPA gues t Absent:

I. USA GROUP

Candace Feinberg Marina Davidovich Norma Zabka Andrea Schmid Wendy Hilliard Maureen Broderick Nora Hitzel (non-voting) Karyn Lyon Glover Irina Vdovets (coaches rep)

Karyn Lyon Glover described the past and current and future status of the athlete membership of the USA Group. After discussion, itwas agreed that recognition of the Group would continue based upon the summer training plan submitted by Karyn. The training camp at Lake Placid at the end of August would be the final opportunity for the group to demonstrate a level of ability capable of success at the World Championships and a final decision will be made.

II. USGF ATHLETE AND COACHES FINANCIAL SUPPORT PROGRAM

Hitzel detailed the money that was sent to both athletes and coaches in 1992 based upon ranking re­sults from the Rhythmic Challenge and the Na tional Championships.

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II. ATHLETE MONITORING The committee accepted a form that will be used by

the USGF office to monitor National Team training and health status. Each National Team athlete will be re­quired to submit this form, signed by her coach, on a monthly basis.

III. WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS The top six Senior National Team Members will be

invited to attend a World Championships trial that will be held October 24 in Chicago. The top two athletes from this competition will attend the World Championships November 19-22 in Brussels and the 3rd ranked athlete will be sent to the Israel Peace Cup November 27-29.

V. JUNIOR GYMNASTICS PAN AMERICAN CHAMPIONSHIPS

Based upon the results of the Junior North American Championships (August 21-22) the top 6 gymnasts that meet the age requirement for children and junior ath­letes as defined by the Pan American Gymnastics Union will attend the Jr. Gymnastics Pan American Champi­onships in Curitiba, Brazil, September 24-27, 1992.

VI. 1993 RHYTHMIC CHALLENGE The 1993 Rhythmic Challenge will be held February 20-

21 in Colorado Springs. The new FIG rules will be used.

VII. RHYTHMIC INTERCONTINENTAL JUDGING COURSE

The FIG has approved a USA hosted continental course February 17-22.

VIII. 1993 NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS It was proposed that the 1993 National Champion­

ships be held the first or second weekend inJune so that there would be no conflict with the Interna tional sched­ule. Hitzel will investigate the availability of the OTC for tha t period of time.

In 1993 Level 9 and 10 athletes will qualify to the National Championships through two qualifying com­petitions which will utilize the same panel of judges. One qualifying competition will be held for athletes in Regions I, II, III, IV and one qualifying competition will be held for athletes in Region V, VI, VII, VIII. Gymnasts are only eligible to enter one designated qualifying competition based upon regional residence. Level 9 and 10 athletes are eligible to compete at Regional Championships, but this would be for experience only.

The Senior qualifying score will be 32.00 and the Junior qualifying score will be 30.00. Twenty-five seniors and twenty-five juniors will be eligible to qualify to the Championships.

At the 1993 National Championships a "Challenge Team"will be identified. The criteria have yet to be determined. All eight finalists will receive an award.

IX. WORLD UNIVERSITY GAMES The 1993 World University Games will be held July

8-19 in Buffalo, NY. The same qualifying procedures used in 1991 will be used for this competi tion. It will be published in USA Gymnastics magazine after approval from the USOc.

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EDUCATION/EVENT CALENDAR

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7/17/92 1 MWR Safety Certification - with YMCA Great Lakes Clinic Medina OH Bobbi Montanari 614-457-1279 7/17/ 92 3 W Region V Compulsory Workshop Cincinnati OH Kathy Koeth 216-871-1497 7/17/92 10 MWR American Sokol Instructor School Western Dist. Sandy Benak 402-731-2665 7/18/ 92 5 MWR FIG Congress Salou ESP Mike Jacki 317-237-5050 7/18/92 1 MWR Hilton's Superstars of Gymnastics (TV coverage) TBSTV, Olympic Gold Series - TBA 7/20/92 7 M Class 1 & 2 Development Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Robert Cowan 317-237-5050 7/22/ 92 1 MWR Safety Certification (12 noon-6:00 p.m.) Stone Mtn. GA Sheila Ragle 404-294-4235 7/23 / 92 4 W Region VIII Mini Congress Stone Mtn. GA Sheila Ragle 404-294-4235 7/24/92 1 MWR Safety Certification (12:00 noon-5:00 p.m.) Ypsilanti MI Jerry Reighard 517-828-5604 7/26/92 16 MWR Games of the XXVth Olympiad Barcelona ESP Olson Travel 213-615-0711 7/ 26/ 92 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p .m.) NewPortRichey FL Karl Bishop 813-447-2108 8/1/92 1 MWR Safety Certification at International Camp (10:30-5:00) Stroudsburg PA Bruno Klaus 717-629-0244 8/5/92 3 W Elite Sr Develop & Sr. Nat'l Team Training Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050 8/6/92 6 R J.o. Training Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Nora Hitzel 317-237-5050 8/7/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (5:00-11:00 p.m.) Saginaw MI Helen Fry 517-754-7401 8/9/92 3 W Jr. B Elite Training Camp Colo.Spgs. CO Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050

8/11/92 6 R Elite Training Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Nora Hitzel 317-237-5050 8/11/92 1 MWR Safety Certification (9:00 a.m.-4:oo p.m.) Crystal Lake IL Jerry Denk 708-564-3420 8/13/92 3 W Jr. J.O. National Team Training Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Connie Maloney 317-237-5050 8/14/92 11M Jr. National Team Camp Colo. Spgs. CO 8/21/92 3 MWR Post Olympic Exhibition Various Sites AllisonMelangton 317-237-5050 8/21/92 2 R North American Rhythmic Competition Colo. Spgs. CO Nora Hitzel 317-237-5050 8/22/92 2 GG International General Gymnastics Coursee Prague CZK 8/23/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Rochester NY S.J. Clifford 716-586-5604 8/23/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m.-3:30 p.m.) Centerville OH Bobbi Montanari 614-777-5057 8/24/92 7 M 10-11 Developmental Team Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Robert Cowan 317-237-5050 8/24/92 12M Team Atlanta Camp Colo. Spgs. CO Robert Cowan 317-237-5050 8/27/92 4 W USCF Region VII Mini-Congress at Split Rock Resort lake Harmony P A Linda Johnson 410-721-5853 8/28/92 3 W USCF Summer Coaching Workshop and Safety Course Huguenot NY Fred Perkuhn 602-778-9564 8/30/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m.) Lake Harmony PA Cathy Finkel 201-586-1808 8/30/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (9:00-4:00 p.m.) Cleveland OH Barb Guilivo 216-845-3839 8/30/92 2 GG International General Gymnastics Course Budapest HUN 9/2/92 6 R J.O. Training Camp Lake Placid NY Nora Hitzel 317-237-5050 9/9/92 3 MW BIG: Biomechanics in Gymnastics Conference Cologne GER Secretariat 49-221-4982-418-419-221

9/10/92 4 MWR USOC Coaching Symposium Colo. Spgs. CO Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050 9/16/92 1 MWR PDP Level II Instructor's & Sport Science courses Anaheim CA D.Moskovitz 317-237-5050 9/17/92 4 MWR USGF NATIONAL CONGRESS + Safety, PDP courses Anaheim CA Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050 9/18/92 3 MWR Post OlympiC Team Exhibition Various Sites 9/22/92 6 MW Jr. Pan American Games Santa Catarina, BRA 9/25/92 3 GG Symposium: Women's WORLD - WORLD Sport Frankfurt am Main, GER FIG / GG / TC 9/26/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (8:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m.) St. Louis MO Eddie Smith 314-968-9494 9/ 27/ 92 3 W Region V Mini-Congress Cincinnati OH Jeff Metzger 513-489-7575 10/4/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (lO:00-6:oo p.m.) Rockaway NJ Cathy Finkel 201-586-1808 10/4/92 1 MWR Safety Certification Course (9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.) Pleasanton CA Gay Gerlack 510-672-6410 10/7/92 5 MWR USOC Congress FL Mike Jacki 317-237-5050 10/9/92 3 MWR Post Olympic Exhibition Various Sites

10/10/92 2 M National Date for Regional Testing Various Regional Chairs. 10/22/92 5 MW International Competition Vladimir RUS 10/24/92 2 W Jr. Women Gymnastics Tournament BEL 10/29/92 4 W Region VI Congress for Coaches and Judges Marlboro MA Kathy Feldmann 617-784-5830 10/30/92 3 GG General Gymnastics International Symposium: Steve Whitlock 317-237-5050

"World Gyrnnaestrada as an International Large Event" Frankfurt am Main, GER FIG /GG/TC 10/30/92 3 MW Pacific Alliance Seoul KOR Cowan/Kelly 317-237-5050 11/1/92 ? W American Classic Nationals TBA Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050 11/1/92 ? MW ChunichiCup Nagoya JPN RCowan, KKelly 317-237-5050 11/1/92 ? W Catania Cup Catania ITA Kathy Kelly 317-237-5050 11/9/92 7 W FIG Intercontinental Judges Course Mame-Ia-ValleeFRA

11/20/92 3 M Jr. National Team Testing TBA 11/23/92 8 M Jr. National Team Training Camp TBA 11 /20/92 3 R Rhythmic World Championships Brussels BEL 11/23/92 7 W Israel Peace Cup Israel 11 /26 / 92 4 GG 32nd International Sportsfestivaal "Blume-Las Palmas" Las Palmas ESP Juan Duran (928) 262815 12/4/92 3 MW DTBPokal Stuttgart GER 12/6/92 8 M FIG Intercontinental Judges Course Lilleshall GBR

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SAFETY CERTIFICATION Thursday, July 9, 1992

Edina, MN - 5:00-9:30 pm Contact: USGF Safety (317) 237-5050 In conjunction with the USGF Summer Coaching Workshop.

Saturday, July 11, 1992 Woodward, PA -10:30am-5:30pm Woodward Gymnastics Camp Course Dir: Michael Rizzuto (814) 238-8995

Sunday, July 12,1992 l.New Port Richey, FL - 9:00am-3:00pm

Course Dir. : Karl Bishop (813) 447-2108 In conjunction with the Flordia AAU State Clinic.

2. Houston, TX -10:00am-4:00pm South East Gymnastics Acaaemy, 12900 Nyack, Houston, TX 77087 Course Dir.: Russell Ward (713) 444-6595 Local Contact: Jim Archer (713) 481-6000

Friday, July 17, 1992 Median, Ohio - 9:00am-4:00pm Best Western-Medina, 2875 Medina Rd., Medina, OH 44256 Course Dir.: D. Moskovitz (317) 237-5050 Local Contact: M. Miller (614) 654-0616 In conjunction with the YMCA Great Lakes Zones Gymnastics Clinic.

Saturday, July 22, 1992 Atlanta, GA - 12:00-6:00pm Sheraton ~olony Square, Atlanta, GA Course Dlr.: D.). Mllen Local Contact: S. Ragle (404) 294-4235 In conjunction with the Region VIII Mini Congress.

Friday, July 24, 1992 Ypsilanti, MI - 12:00noon-5:00pm Eastern Michigan University Course Dir. : Jerry Reighard (517) 828-5604 In conjunction with the USGF Michigan State Compulsory Workshop.

Sunday, July 26, 1992 New Port Richey, FL - 9:00am-3:00pm Course DiL: Karl Bishop (813) 447-2108 In conjunction with the Flordia AAU State Clinic.

Saturday, August I, 1992 Stroudsburg, PA -10:30-5:00pm International Gymnastics Camp, Golden Slipper Rd., Stroudsburg, P A 18360 Course Dir.: Dr. Gerald George (318) 988-1220 Local Contact: Bruno Klaus (717) 629-0244

Friday, August 7, 1992 Saginaw, MI - 5:00-11 :OOpm Gym-Jester Gymnastics, 2709 Pine St., Saginaw, MI 48604 Course Dir.: Jerry Reighard (517) 828-5604 Local Contact: Helen Fry (517) 754-7401

Tuesday, August 11, 1992 Crystal Lake, IL - 9:00am-4:00pm Course DiL: Jerry Denk (708) 564-3420

Sunday, August 23, 1992 l.Rochester, NY - 9:00am-3:00pm

Gymnastics Training Center of Rochester, 1606 Penfield Rd., Rochester, NY 14625 Course DiL: S.J. Clifford (716) 586-9580

2.Centerville, OH - 9:00am-3:30~m Tops Gymnastics Club, 919 B. enate DL, Centerville, OH 45459 (513) 4 -7626 Local Contact: Gary Gantz (513) 4~7626 Course DiL : B. Montanari (614) 777-5057

Thursday, August 27, 1992 Huguenot, NY - 5:00-9:30 pm YMCA of Greater New York National Gymnastics Training Center Camp Greenkill, Huguenot, NY Contact: USGF Safety (317) 237-5050 In conjunction with the USGF Summer Coaching Workshop.

Sunday, August 30, 1992 l.Cleveland, OH - 9:00am-4:00pm

Sokol Center, 4939 Broadway, Cleveland, OH 44127 (216) 526-2970 Course Dir.: Ron Gamin Course Contact: Barb Guilivo (216) 845-3839 In conjunction with Sokol regional workshop.

2.Lake Harmony, PA - 8:00am-4:00pm Course DiL: Cathy Finkel (201) 586-1808 This course will be conducted in conjunction with the USGF Region VII Mini-Congress.

Thursday, September 17, 1992 Anaheim, CA - 2:00-8:30pm Anaheim Hilton & Towers, 777 Conven­tion Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 750-4321 In conjunction with the USGF National Congress

Sunday, September 20, 1992 Anaheim, CA - 9:00-3:30pm Anaheim Hilton & Towers, 777 Conven­tion Way, Anaheim, CA 92802 (714) 750-4321 In conjunction with the USGF National Congress.

Saturday, September 26, 1992 St. Louis, MO - 8:00am-2:00pm St. Louis Gym Center, 315 W. Pacific, St. Louis, MO 63119 Course DiL: Eddie Smith (314) 968-9494 In conjunction with the USGF Missouri Men's State clinic ..

1. The text book for the Certification Course is the USGF GYMNASTICS SAFETY MANUAL. This texVreference manual is to be purchased and studied prior to course participation.

2. The course will take approximately six hour including the test.

3. Certification is good for four years. 4. The Course fee is $100.00. USGF members

and second cycle recertification is $75.00. Retest cost is $25.00. For groups of at least 5, contact the USGF Department of Safety and Education (317) 237-5050.

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