Technique Magazine - July/August 1996 by USA Gymnastics

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July/August 1996 Vol. 16, #7

Inside New Features Available On USA Gymnastics Online New Member Club Program Off To A Great Start Criteria For Nomination To The USA Gymnastics Hall Of Fam.e Biomechanical Analysis Of The Lower Extremity During A Back Salto 1997 Women's rO. Compulsory Program Judges' Certification, Inc. Minutes KA T Workshop Membership Discount Report From The FIG General Gymnastics Technical Assembly We're Going To Disneyland速Parle .. How About You?

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Director Rhythmic Program Director

New Member Club Program Off To AGreat Start Nora Campbell

National Hall of Fame USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS Choir: landy Knapp; President: Kothylconlon; President Emeritus: Mike Donohue; Amateur Athletic Union: Mike Itonner; American Sokol Organization: Jerry Milon; USA Trampoline & Tumbling: Wayne Downing; American Turners: Belly Heppner; Jewish Community Centers: Lori Katz; Collegiate Gymnastics Associan-M: Roy Johnson; National Association of Collegiate Gymnastics Coaches for Women: Gail Davis; National Assodation for Girls and Women in Sport: Dr. Mimi Murray; National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges: Yvonne Hodge; Notional Collegiate Alhlelic Associalion: (hris Voelz, lou Burkel; Nalional Federalion of Slale High School Associations: Susan True; National Gymnastics Judges Association: Horry Bierke; Nalional High School Gymnaslics Coaches Association: John 8rinkworth; Special Olympics, Inc.: Kote FaberHickie; U.S. Rhythmic Gymnastics Coaches Association: Suzie DiTullio; U.S. Association ollndependenl Gym Clubs: lonce Crowley; U.s. Elite Coaches Association for Men' s Gymnastics: Peter Kormonn; U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics: TonyGehman, Roe Kreutzer; U.S. Men' s Gymnastics Coaches Association: More Yoncey; U.S. Sports Acrobatics Federation: Bonnie Dovidson; Young Men' s Christian Associalion 01 Ihe USA: Rick Dodson; USA Gymnastics Nalional Membership Directors: Men's: Jim Holt, Ray Gum; Women's: ,ulio Thompson·Aretz, Mark Weber; Rhylhmic: Allo Svirsky, UteAlt· (arberry Alhlele' s Advisory Commillee: Karyn lyon Glover, choir; ChrisWolier, vice choir; KrislenKenoyerWoodland,se(;Tonya lervice (hoplin, Wendy Hilliard, Karyn lyon Glover, Peter Vidmar, (onrodVoarsonger, Kim Zmeskol;USOCAlhlele Represenlalive: Michelle DUllerre·Forrell.

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE Choir: londy Knopp; Special Advisor 10 the Chairman 01 the Board: Roe Kreutzer; Presidenl: Kolhylconlon; Secrelary: Mike Milidonis; Vice Choir Women: Iioney Marshall; Vice Choir Men: Tim Doggell; Vice Choir Rhylhmic: (ondoce Feinberg; FIG Women' s Technical Commillee: l"kie Fie; FIG Rhylhmic Technical Commillee: Andreo Ichmid·Shopiro; FIG Men's Technical Commillee: Bill Roelzheim;AI Lorge Members:limHartung, JoonMoore-Gnal;Athlete Directors: Tonya Service Choplin, Kory n

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Criteria For Nomination To The USA Gymnastics Hall Of Fame Nomination Form and Information Questionnaire

Biomechanics Biomechanical Analysis of The Lower Extremity During ABack Salta

Women's Program 1997 Women'sJ.D. Compulsory Program

Women's Minutes Judges' Certification, Inc. Minutes

Announcements USOC Athlete's Advisory Council Representative RhythmiC Gymnastics Correction Rhythmic Coaches and Judges Manual Update and Clarifications: 1997-2000 Men's Age Group Competition Program

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Kinder Accreditation for Teachers KAT Workshop Membership Discount Le vell KAT Observation Form Le vell KAT Workshops-Current Schedule KAT Registration Form

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Rhythmic Gymnastics Rhythmic Group Entry Form

General Gymnastics Report From The FIG General Gymnastics Technical Assembly We're Going To Oisneylond~ Park ... How About You? 1996 National Gym Fest Nominative Group/Club Registration For The 1996 GymFest Participant Agreement Form For The 1996 National GymFest

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Men's Program Information 1997 Winter Cup Challenge 1997 U.S. Championships 1997 Coca-Cola U.S. Championships Qualifying Competition Host 8id Form

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Rhythmic Gymnastics Proposed RSG Event Schedule - 1997-2000

Rhythmic Minutes Rhythmic Junior OlympiC Program Committee Meeting

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NEW FEATURES AVAILABLE ON d USA GYMNASTICS t ONLINE

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hree months have passed since writing the last "status report" on the USA Gymnastics website (USAGO), and true to the nature of the Wor!d Wide Web, things are improving and changing at an accelerated pace! Following are just a few of the happenings online:

Membership, your credit card transaction in the Lockerroom is protected via use of the Netscape Secure Commerce Server.

Scores and other information were delivered from the U.s. Classic, Coca-Cola National Ch ampionships, Olympic Trials, and the Olympic Games. Nationals and Trials received " neartime" coverage, with scores sent directly from the competition floor to the web pages, routine by routine.

For those who are uncomfortable submitting their credit card number electronically, we do provide the option of printing out the online form for mailing. With the membership form, this is particular! y easy, as it is only one step. With the online Lockerroom, you can take advantage of the functionality that we've built into the web pages to calculate your order (including shipping, sales tax, and member discounts), but then mail in your form via" snail mail."

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USAGO now accepts classified ads The Lockerroom, our online store, debuted during the Olympic Games with great response! Fans can now sign up for General Membership online Meet directors, club owners, or anyone needing "Team Member" numbers can search for this information on the USA Gymnastics website. Also in the membership area, we have a search available for professional membership renewal information. Additionally, USA Gymnastics Online has been recognized with several more awards, including "Cool Site of the N ite," "Cool Page of the Day," and USA Today 's "Hot Site." In August, I-Way, a magazine about the Internet, also recognized us as one of the leading Internet sports sites. The Membership pages were introduced the week after the Coca-Cola National Championships. The six categories of membership are full y described for web surfers, and online signup is available for fans through secured transactions on the Netscape Secure Commerce Server. Later this year, we will also introduce online signup for professional and instructor memberships. At the time of this writing, we have jus t added the capability to search for our membership database for an athlete's number, or for yo ur professional membership renewal information! Five "aisles" comprise our online Lockerroom: Books, Apparel and Gifts, Accreditation materials, Videos, and the Clearance Shelf. We display selected items in each category, and use a shopping cart analogy for ordering, complete with a "check out" process. With stock numbers, however, yo u can order any product of USA Gymnastics Merchandise via our online store: simply fill in the fields for an "additional item " on the order form. As w ith July / August 1996

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ONLINE MEMBERSHIP QUERY UP AND RUNNING! Now you can look up Team Member and Professional Member numbers and expiration dates at our web site! This new fu n ction allows you to get the information yo u need w hen yo u need it - w ithout havin g to worry about h ow busy our p hones lines are or if our Membership office is closed. You can access the Membership Query by going to our web site and clicking on the Membership star. Simply fo llow the directions for looking up Team or Professional Members. The database is updated nightly. If you can't find the member you are looking for, check to make sure you've entered the query correctly. If yo u still can't find the member, you'll h ave to contac t Membership at 1-800-345-4719. (Please call Membership for numbers only in emergency situations w h en you need numbers for a competition within the n ext few d ays - this allows us to continue with our normal, efficient processing of applications! ) The URL for USA Gymnastics Online is: htt p : // www . usa - gymnastics . o r g

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CRITERIA FOR NOMINATION TO THE USA GYMNASTICS HALL OF FAME

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ndividuals may be nominated as Athletes (G), Coaches (C) or Contributors (Cr.). If nominated in two or more categories, n ominating materials must reflect the eligibility of the candida te in such categories.

The following criteria are applicable:

Athlete' 5 Eligibility Five years post competition. An athlete must have been an O lympic or World Champion; National Champion recognized by the National Governing Body (NGB-AAUjUSGFjUSAG); Nation al Collegiate Championandj or Olympic, Pan American, World University Games or World Cham pionship Team Members. Gymnasts may be nominated as ind ividuals or as teams.

Coo(hes' Eligibility Fifteen years as a coach. To be nominated as a coach, one must h ave been consistently successful in National Collegiate Champi-

onships; coached one or more athletes who h ave been members of n ational teams (International, Junior, or Senior) sponsored by the NGB (AAUjUSGFjUSAG); coached n ational (AAUjUSGFj USAG) or collegiate Champions; or coach ed an NGB (AAUj USGFjUSAG) sponsored International Team. Coaches may be nominated either as individuals or as m embers of a coaching partnership.

Contributor' 5 Eligibility Twenty years of service. To be nominated, a contributor will h ave served significantly on national committees; hold National an d "Brevet" credentials as a judge frequently judging at national and international meets; w ill have invented devices that advance the technical performance of gymnastic elements or promote a safe gymnastics environment; w ill h ave written or contributed to significant gymnastic books, monograms, a nd articles; andj or w ill have produced research advancing the field .

CURRENT USA GYMNASTICS HALL OF FAME MEMBERS Richard M.Aronson Joy Ashmore Lorry S. Bonner Ron Borak Fronk L. Bare Marion Twining Barone Raymond "Ben" Boss Dick Beckner Jock Beckner Irvin E. "Irv" Bedard Glenn Berry Erwin F. "Bud" Beyer Marcia Frederick Blanchette Bill Bonsall Lou Bordo Doris Fuchs Brouse Bill Buffo Bart Conner Lindo Chencinski Judy Wills Cline Steve Cohen, MD Dick Criley Fronk Cumiskey Vincent D'Autorio Delene Dorst John Phillip Draghi Hubert "Hubie" Dunn Kathy Corrigan Ekas Meta Neumann Elste Jacquelyn Klein Fie Opoul Fino A.B. Frederick Harold Frey Ed Gagnier Jim Gault Jacob "Joke" Geier Gerald George

Joe Giallombardo Joan Moore Gnat Abie Grossfeld Muriel Grossfeld Jim Hartung Jeff Hennessy Donald 1. Holder Dick Holzaepfel Steve Hug Eric Huges Kathy Gleason Jochter Bruno A. Johnke Kathy Johnson-Clarke Charles "Chuck" Keeney Dole McClements Kephort Bruno Kious Peter Kormann Joe Kotys Wolter Lienert Newt Loken Claro Scroth Lomady Clayton B."Bud" Marquette Kimberly Chose Moy Cathy Rigby McCoy Bill Meade Frederick "Freddy" Meyer Jock Miles Don Millman Rusty Mitchell Dick and Lindo Mulvihill Ted Muzyczko Harry Nelson Pearl Perkins Nightengale George Nissen Garland O'Quinn Fred Orlofsky July / August 1996

Don Peters Roxanne Pierce Rolph Piper Arthur Pitt Charles Pond Fred Roethlisberger Bill Roetzheim Tony Rossi Makoto Sakamoto Les Sasvary Joyce Tanac Schroeder Karl Schier (Schwenzfeier) Edward "Eddie" Scrobe Courtney Shanken Art Shurlock Charles Simms Helen Schiafano Sjursen Bill and Donna Strauss AI and Sandy Stumpf Glenn M. Sundby George Szypula Kurt Thomas Jerry Todd Bill Tom Don and Barbaro Tonry Greta Treiber John Von Aalten Armando Vega Herb Vogel Ernistine Russell Weaver Greg Weiss Gene Wettstone Don Wilderoter Fronk Wolcott Rowland "Flip" Wolfe Norma Zabka TECHNIQUE

National Hall of Fame

NATIONAL HALL OF FAME NOMINATION FORM AND INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE The former Helms Hall of Fame and the USAG have combined efforts into on National Hall of Fame for Gymnastics. Individuals may be nominated for the consid eration of the selection committee in any of three categories; athlete, coach, or contributor. The person submitting the name of the individual for consideration should read the accompanying criteria and seek to obtain all pertinent information from the individual or the individual's family to accompany the nomination. PLEASE USE ONL Y ONE SET OF NOMINA TION FORMS PER PERSON THAT YOU ARE NOMINA TING AND PRO VID E THE APPROPRIATE CATEGORY INFOR - FOR THE NOMINEE

Name of Individual Nominated

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Nomination for Athlete 1. Birth Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ If deceased,date _ _ _ _ _ ___ (if possible, please include an obituary.) 2. Gymnastics club(s) or school(s) a . _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __

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3. Most influential coach(es) a. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

b.________________________________________________________________________ c. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ _ __ 4. Competitive History

List outstanding accomplishments of the individual. Attach complete competitive records, if possible, include highlights. Include information such as National Championships won, international competitive records, and honors received (attach additional sheets if necessary) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __

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Nomination for Coach 1. Numberclyea~incoaching~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 2. Coaching posi~ons held~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 3. Listgymnasts and coaches developed by nominee: Olympians, National Champions, Conference Champions, Elites, outstanding coaches etc. a . ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

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d .~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~__ 6. Additional information about the nominee' s career in coach ing; (honors, contributions to gymnastics, records, etc.) 7. please list names and addresses of additional persons who might add to the information listed on behalf of this nominee

Nomination for Contributor 1. plea se li st significant ways in wh ich this nominee has contributed to the gymnastics field. a . N ational committees (years and offices held) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_ b. Regional service (years and offices held) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ c. Booborarticl~published~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ d . Development of significant ideas which have benefited the gymnastics community~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ e. Judging service and major assignments (Olympic, World , International , and/ or National) ~~~~~~~~~~_ f. Service to the gymnastics community (volunteer contributions not covered above) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~_ 2. Wa s thi s nominee a gymnastics competitor? (list background and years) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_ 3. Wa s the nominee a coach? (list years and achievements) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_

4 . Additional information: honors recei ved , gymnastics recogni ti on ' s~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~_ 5 . List names and addresses of additional persons w ho might add to the information listed on behalf of this nominee

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BIOMECHANICAL ANALYSIS OF THE LOWER d EXTREMITY DURING A ~ BACK SALT0 William L. Cornelius, Ph.D. Associate Professor of Education University of North Texas, Denton, Texas

here are a number of biomechanical considerations in the lower extremity during gymnasticss performance. The gymnastics coach can provide a significant contribution to effective performance by being aware of how these considerations can enhance skills and combinations. This could apply to improving gymnastics technique or in reducing a predisposition to injury. The biomechanical structural units such as, the iliosacral, hip, knee, ankle, subtalar, and metatarsophalangeal joints playa primary role in how effectively the gymnast performs These structural units must possess both stability and mobility if the gymnast is to move explosively, artistically, and with control. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the anatomical and mechanical aspects of the lower extremity during the performance of a handstand snap-down to a back saIto, pike position (Figure 1).

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Purpose and Movement Classification The handstand snap-down to a back salto, in pike position, can be performed in floor exercise and on the balance beam. The overall purpose of this combination is to project the gymnast for maximum vertical height while completing one revolution. This particular movement can be classified in the general movement pattern of jumping. The entire movement pattern is performed in the sagittal plane and around the mediolateral axis . A back saIto is a discrete skill because it has a definite beginning and an end and is adapted to the constraints of the event or apparatus. The gymnast July / August 1996

performs a particular back saIto technique by incorporating a pike position in Figure I (frames 5-6) . The open pike position is the style of performance and is considered to be an individual adaptation of the technique (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1996) .

Discrete Phases and Mechanical Purposes A skill can be effectively observed and analyzed when sepa路 rated into principal phases The major phases of a skill can be referred to as preparation, execution, and recovery (Kreighbaum and Barthels, 1996). Each phase should contribute to the subsequent phase; therefore, all phases are important to the overall performance. Each principal phase requires different consideration, but lends to completion of the overall purpose (Lu ttgens, Deu tsch, and Hamilton, 1992). The preparation phase acts as a way to initiate angular momentum and to effectively position the gymnast for takeoff into the back salto (frames 1-3). This can vary depending on the mechanical purpose. The mechanical purpose in this case is to create the greatest possible ground reaction force at the completion of the preparation phase. A second major component of the total performance is the execution phase (frames 4-10) . This is essentially the movement that projects the gymnast vertically and provides a 360 degree rotation. Consequently, the mechanical purpose of the execution phase is to move the gymnast in the optimum prescribed back salto pattern. The remaining phase consists of the recovery (frames 10-11). The mechanical purpose of the recovery phase is to negatively accelerate the gymnast to a controlled position in frame 11 .

Anatomical and Mechanical Analysis Preparation Phase The preparation phase is depicted in Figure I, frames 1-3 Frame 1 illustrates a quick stretch of the soft tissue crossin the anterior aspect of the pelvis and sacroiliac joint. This results in positioning the pelvis for producing the increased force magnitude needed in subsequent hip flexion (frame I to 2). The abdominal muscles help stabilize the sacroiliac TECHNIQUE

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joint during this maneuver (Table I) by counteracting anterior tilt of the pelvis as the hip flexors pull on their origin of attachment at the ilium, all lumbar vertebra, and twelfth thoracic. Consequently, a stable pelvis acts as the firm base upon which the hip flexors move the legs explosively at the hip joint.

needed for the optimum position necessary in an explosive action at takeoff Add itional hip flexion would place the pelvis beyond the base of support in frame 3, create a lower angle of projection in frame 4, and result in decreased vertical displacement of the total center of gravity.

The knee, ankle, subtalar, and m etatarsophalangeal joints remain stabilized throughout the preparation phase until immeTable 1 diately prior to floor contact. Lower Extremity During the Preparation Phase of the Back Salto Ankle dorsiflexion is necessary at this point in order for the toes Contractions Frames Actions Muscles Joints to clear the floor and facilitate 1-2 stabilized isom etric abdominal group sacroiliac the optimum posi tion for a quick plantar fl exion m an eu ver in concentric 1-2 hip flexion hip flexor group frame 3. Dorsiflexion places the 1-2 all others stabilized isometric knee extensors, ankle plantar flexor muscle group on a plantar flexors, inverters quick s tretch resulting in inand everters, metatarsocreased force during plantar fl exphalangeal flexors ion. Slight knee joint flexion is essential immediately prior to isometric group, both stabilized a.bdominal 2-3 sacroiliac flo or contact, throu gh concenerector spinae and tric contraction of the hamstring quadratus lumborum muscle group and gas trocneeccentric 2-3 stabilized hip extensors hip mius, but subsequent contraction of the quadriceps muscle flexion concentric hamstring group and knee 2-3 group n egatively accelera tes gastrocnemius knee joint flexion. knee eccentric 2-3 flexion quadriceps group Static and dynamiC stability is dorsiflexion concentric dorsiflexion group 2-3 ankle of major concern in red ucing the isometric inversion and eversion stabilized 2-3 subtalar chance of injury to the subtalar groups and ankle joint (Arnheim and Prentice, 1993) . Both ligament inm etatarsoflexion eccentric m etatarsophalangeal 2-3 tegrity and muscle strength are fl exors phalangeal phalangeal primary components in stabilizing these joints. Lateral and medial muscle groups assist in reinforcing joint stability and Slight pelvic posterior tilt precedes stabilization of the help prevent unwanted inversion or eversion during floor sacroiliac joint. This plays an important role in facilitating contact. Joint stability helps assure the best possible facilitahip joint flexion in frame 2. Reduced rotational inertia action of the critical takeoff m aneuver in frame 3. Normal companies the hip flexion. This occurs by decreasing the range of motion and muscular strength in the subtalar and distance between the segm ental center of gravity of the legs ankle joint movers and stabilizers prevent a predisposition and the axis of rotation (center of the hip joint). The resulting to injury and are necessary for effective plantar fle xion in effect of reduced rotational inertia is to decrease the moment vertical displacement from frame 3 to 4. arm (resistance arm) , permitting the motive force produced by the hip flexors to be more effective in increasing angular Execution Phase acceleration of the legs toward the takeoff point in frame 3. The execution phase is illustrated from frames 3-10 (FigTable 1 provides the relationship between lower extremity ure 1). Table 2 indicates lower extremi ty joint ac tions, the joints, actions, and the type of contraction for particular type of muscle contractions, and the lTmscle groups inmuscle groups recruited during the preparation phase from volved in the execution phase. The action taken from frame frame 1 to 3. A force couple m ade up of the abdominal and 3 to 4 is critical to the vertical translation achieved during hip extensor muscle groups counteract the ability of the hip execution. Consequ ently, all lower joints are involved in flexor and back exten sor muscle groups from moving the assisting w ith carrying out this maneuver. The entire lower pelvis into anterior tilt during the explosive hip flexion extremity is stabilized on a vertical line (mechanical line) in maneuver in frame 2. A subsequent control mechanism, frame 4. Joint stabilization is continued through frame 9 >rovided by eccentric contraction of the gluteal and ham- with agonist and antagonist cooperation. The sacroiliac joint string muscle groups, limits the degree to w hich hip flexion is stabilized in order that the pelvis is able to act as a firm base occurs up to floor con tact in frame 3. Angular m omentum upon which subsequent hip fl exion may occur. Concentric continues withou t additional segmentation at the hip joint. contraction of the abdominal and hip extensor muscle groups This reciprocal muscle relationship provides the control m ove the pelvis to the m echanical line before assisting with Jul y/ August 1996

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stabilization. The hip and knee joints are extend ed, while the an kle joints are plantar flexed, and the metatarsophalangeal joints are fl exed (frames 3-4) . This sequence provides the action force into the take off surface in order to receive the needed equ al and opposite external reaction fo rce and to align the body in frame 4 for subsequent rotation around the m ediolateral axis.

When sufficient angular momentum is created at take-off from frame 3 to 4, a pike position can result in an effective means of conserving angular momentum from frames 4 to 6 w hen the hi p flexor muscle group concen tricall y con tracts to create flexion a t the hip joint. This leg flexion maneuver is preceded by posterior pelvic tilt in frame 4 and accompanied by stabilization in frames 5 to 6. Strong abdominal muscles are essential in the posterior pelvic tilt maneuver in order to position the hip joint (acetabulum) in a favorable poTable 2 sition for accommodating the Lower Extremity During the Execution Phase of the Back Salta femoral head. Posterior pelvic tilt is necessary because Frames Actions Contractions Muscles Joints of the extent of the 90 degree 3-4 stabilized isometric abdominals and hip sacroiliac hip flexion ac tion in frame 5; extensor group otherwise, the head of the femur would be obstructed 3-4 hip extension concentric hip extensor group by the upper m argin of the 3-4 extension concentric knee ex tensor group knee acetabulum. 3-4 plantarflexion concentric ankle plantarflexor group Hi P extension occurs from 3-4 metatarsoflexion m etatarsophalangeal flexors concentric frame 6 to 8 with concentric phalangeal contraction of the hip extensor muscle group (Table 2). 4 sacroiliac posterior tilt concentric abdominal group Slight anterior pelvic tilt pre5-6 sacroiliac stabilized abdominal group isometric cedes this maneuver to begin 4-6 hip flexion concentric hip flexor group to reposition and stabilize the pelvic girdle (frame 6) fo r 4-9 all except hip stabilized agonist and antagonist isom etric subsequ ent hip extensio n. cooperation Re posi tionin g th e pel vis sacroiliac anterior tilt to concentric 6 back extensor group serves to accommodate the normal alignment femoral head during hip ex6-8 concentric hip extension hip extensor group tension and assists in stabilizing the point at w hich the 7-8 sacroiliac anterior tilt eccentric hip flexor group hip extensor muscle group 8 sacroiliac stabilized isometric abdominal group and both originates . The hip flexor errector spinae and quadratus muscle group serves to delumborum celerate hip joint extension by controlling the pelvis to a 8-9 flexion hip concentric hip flexor group normal position of alignment 9-10 flexion hip concentric hip flexor group through eccentric contraction 9-10 flexion knee concentric hamstring group and (frames 7-8) Isom etric contraction of the abdominal and gastrocnemius back extensors then stabilizes dorsiflexion 9-10 ankle concentric dorsiflexor group the pelvis in frame 8. 9-10 subtalar stabilized isometric inversion and eversion group Conservation of angular 9-10 metatarsoextension concentric metatarsophalangeal momentum occ u rs from phalangeal extensors fram e 8 to 10 with a slight flexion 10 hip eccentric decrease in rotational inerhip extensor group tia. This is faci litated with 10 knee flexion eccentric knee extensor group concentric contraction of the 10 ankle dorsiflexion eccentric plantar flexor group hip flexors and a s tabilized pelvis (Table 2). Lower ex10 subtalar stabilized isometric inversion and eversion group tremity biomechanical struc10 metatarsoflexion eccentric metatarsophalangeal tural units distal to the hip phalangeal extensors joint, such as the knee, ankle, s ubt a lar, and metatarso-

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phalangeal joints are all stabilized from frames 4 through 9. There is a change in status leading into frame 10, however, in order to absorb the impact force of contacting the landing surface. Slight hip fl exion, knee joint flexion, ankle joint dorsiflexion, and m etatarsophalangeal ex tension begin imm ediately prior to floor contact. These maneu vers are essential to a safe, controlled landing. Full knee joint extension is undesirable in frame 10. This very stable knee joint position is expedited by the lock-home mechanism tha t accompanies a secure posi tion between the femoral condyles and the fossa of the tibial plateau (Arnheim and Prentice, 1993). Slight outward rotation of the femur and tibia accompany the lock-home mechanism. The knee joint is quite vulnerable to hyperextension, valgus, and varus stresses w hen fully extended. Effective absorption of the landing impact force is possible only as the knee fl exes. Ankle joint dorsiflexion positions the feet for contact. Eccentric contraction of the hip and knee extensor muscle groups assist in negatively accelerating the gymnast in frame 10. Eccentric contraction of these antigravity muscles of the lower extremity reduces angular momentum and accompanies the plantar fascia and four arches of the feet in further absorbing impact forces. Maintaining the line of gravity wi thin the base of support allows the gymnast to claim static equilibrium in frame 10.

Recovery Phase The recovery phase is represented in frames 10 and 11 (Figure 1). Control is maintained with static equilibrium being secured in frame 11. A stable pelvis, held over the base of support, is an important consideration in this phase . Concentric contraction of the hip and knee extensors move

the body to the controlled, standing position. Plantar flexor and m etatarsophalangeal flexor muscle groups add significantly to control in this phase. Concentric contraction provides the internal motive forc e necessary to keep the line of gravity w ithin the base of support.

Implications Unders tanding relationships between joints, actions, type of muscle contractions, and the muscle groups involved in manipulating body segments, is essential for skill analysis and for designing conditioning activities specific to the task. Gymnastic coaches would be well advised to become students of Biomechanics, basing their advice on anatomical and m echanical principles of human motion. Figure 1 was prepared by Steve Whitlock based on draw ings by James Stephenson in the Men's Program 1984-1988 Junior Olympic Age Group Compulsories.

References

Arnheim, D.D., & Prentice, W.E. (1993). Principles of Athletic Training (8th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby Year Book. Kreighbaum, E., & Barthels, K.M. (1996). Biomechanics: A Qualitative Approach for Studying Human Movement (4th ed.). Boston: Allyn and Bacon. Luttgens, K., Deutsch, H ., & Hamilton, N. (1992). Kinesiology: Scientific Basis of Human Motion (8th ed.). Dubuque, Iowa: W.e. Brow n and Benchmark.

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Women's Program

1997 WOMEN'S J.O. COMPULSORY PROGRAM Effective August 1, 1997

Level 3

Flexibility There will be a Pre-Levell to tes t the children on fle xibility before entering the Jr. Olympic Program. Levels 1-4 will have greater expectations as to the degree of fl exibility in regards to the following: 1. Leg Flexibility

1. Squat vault

2. Handstand "block" from board onto skill cushion 3. Jump to hands tand onto raised mat surface (waist h eight) 4. Front handspring from a raised surface

Level 4

a. HalTlstrings: Pike sit, feet against wall- touching wall, or nose to knees

Choice of:

b. Forward split right and left

Squat vault (legs extended in pre-flight) or handspring vault

c. Straddle split (90

(States will decide start value)

0 )

2. Shoulder Flexibility: Prone lying-chin to floor, holding dowel with arms extended - lifting arms 3. Back Flexibility : Using a bridge

Levels Sand 6 Handspring

Levell

Strength There will be a Pre-Levell to test the children on strength before entering the Jr. Olympic Program. Levels 1-4 will have greater expectations as to the numbers or time in regards to the following: 1. Arm Strength: Choice of 12-foot rope climb or pull-up type activity 2. Leg lifts

Any Group 1 Vault with a maximum of 540 0 long axis (LA) tw ist, with no more than 360 0 in one flight phase

Uneven Bars Levell 1. Mount: Back pullover 2. Cast 3. Back hip circle

3. Hollmv body holds

4. Dismount: Cast, push-away

4. Push-ups

Level 2

5. 60-foot run for time

1. Mount: Back pullover

6. Candlestick to straight jumps

2. Cas t

Vault

3. Back hip circle

Levell

4. Cast, straddle on 5. Dismount: Straddle sole circle

1. 60-foot run (for form) 2. Hurdle onto board

Level 3

3. Straight jump onto 4-inch mat

1. Mount: Back pullover

4. Squat vault onto mat stack (waist high)

2. Cast

Level 2

3. Back hip circle

Jumps are to be performed

4. Single leg cut

1. Straight jump onto 12-inch landing mat(s)

5. Fonvard stride circle

2. Squat-on, jump off of horse

3. Pike-on, jump off of horse

7. Cast to squat on

4. Forward roll onto mat stack (waist high)

8. Dismount: Pike sole circle July / August 1996

(180 0 ) turn to front support

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Level 4

Balance Beam

1. Mount: Choice of

Levell

a) Pullover or

1. Mount: Jump to front support

b) Glide kip (straddle or pike)

2. V-sit

2. Front hip circle

3. Backward shoulder roll

3. Single leg squat through

4. Knee scale to stand

4. Forward stride circle

1/2 (180°)

6. Cast

5. Walks forward, sideward, backward, 180° pivot turn

turn to front support

6. Forward waltz step 7. 180° pivot turn

7. Back hip circle

8. Arabesques - 30°

8. Dismount: Underswing

9. Leg swings

Level S

10. Candlestick to roll up

l. Mount: Straddle or pike glide kip

11. Plie, releve

2. Front hip circle

12. Straight jump

3. Cast to horizontal and return to front support 4. Cast, squat on

13. Dismount: 90° turn to stretched jump

Level 2

5. Jump to long hang kip

1. Mount: Jump to front support

6. Cast to horizontal

2. V-sit

7. Back hip circle

3. Backward shoulder roll

8. Under swing

4. Knee scale to stand

9. Counterswing to tap swing forward 10. Dismount: Counterswing to tap swing forward with 1/2 turn - release to stand

Level 6

5. Walks forward, sideward, backward in releve, 180° pivot turn 6. Forward waltz step 7. 180° pivot turn

l. Mount: Straddle or pike glide kip

8. Arabesques - 45°

2. Cast to 30°

9. Leg swings on releve

3. Clear hip circle to 30°

10. Forward roll

4. Glide kip (straddled or piked)

11. Two straight jumps

5. Cast, squat on

12. Dismount: 90° turn to tuck jump

6. Jump to long hang kip

Level 3

7 Cast to 30°

1. Mount: Jump to front support

8. Long hang pullover

2. V-sit

9. Underswing

3. Backward shoulder roll

10. Counterswing to tap swing forward 11. Dismount: Counterswing to tap swing forward to tuck, pike or stretched flyaway

4. Knee scale to stand 5. Coupe walks forward; releve walks forward, sideward, backward; 180° pivot turn

Level 7

6. Forward waltz step

(Optional choreography, may add only A or B elements and connections)

7. 180° pivot turn 8. Arabesques - 45°

Must have minimum of one bar change l. Mount: Kip of any kind (A or B) to finish in front suppor t

2. Cast to a minimum of 60°

9. Leg swings forward and backward 10. Lever 11. Squat turn

3. Circle element to a minimum of 60° (Examples: clear hip, backward giant, pike sole circle backward, stalder circle)

12. Spli t jump (45°)

4. Dismount with saIto (" AU or UB U)

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Level 7

Level 4

Optional Choreography (may add only A or B elements and connections)

1. Mount: Jump to front support 2. V-Sit, whip to squat up

Required elements:

3. Releve / coupe walks forward

1. Minimum of 360° turn on one foot

4. Forward waltz step

2. Large leap with 180° leg separation (examples: split leap, stag leap, stag-split leap, or leap with 1/4turn)

5. 180° turn on one foot (forward coupe) 6. Arabesque (45°) to scale (horizontal or above) to arabesque 7. Straight leg leap (60°) 8.

3/ 4 handstand

3. Acro series of two or more NON-Flight elements (examples: back walkover, front walkover, handstand, cartwheel, valdez, tic-toc, back walkover swing down) 4. One acro element with Hight (Examples: dive cartwheel, dive forward roll, front handspring, Hic-Hac, back salto, round-off)

9. Squat turn 10. Straight jump, split jump (60°) 11. Cartwheel to side handstand (hold one second), dismount

1/ 4turn

5. Gymnastics series of two or more elements (not to include the required large leap or 360° turn) 6. Dismount: Salto or aerial element

Level S 1. Jump to front support, to stag sit

Floor Exercise

2. Backward swing turn

Levell

3. Cross handstand - hold one second

1. Forward roll (tuck)

4. 180° turn on dominant leg (forward coupe), drop heel and hold

2. Cartwheel-left and right

5. Arabesque (greater than 45°) - Scale (leg above horizontal, hold two seconds) - Arabesque (greater than 45°) 6. Straight leg leap, straight leg leap (minimum 90° split)

3. 90° turn, backward roll (tuck) 4. Candlestick 5. Bridge, candlestick 6. Headstand

7. Squat turn 180°

7. Contraction-extension

8. Cartwheel

8. Releve walks

9. Quick 180° pivot turn, 180° pivot turn

9. Leg swings

10. Straight jump, straight jump, split jump (90°)

10. Side chasse right, 180° turn, side chasse left

11. Dismount: Cartwheel to handstand (hold two seconds), 1/4 turn off

11. Slide Step

Level 6

12. 90° turn, balance stand 13. Split jump - 45°

1. Jump to front support to stag sit

14. Forward waltz step

2. 180° turn in forward coupe on non-dominant leg

15. Pose

3. Back walkover

Level 2

4. 360° turn (forward coupe) from any preparation - drop heel and hold at completion 5. Arabesque (greater than 45°) - Scale (minimum of 45° above horizontal, hold two seconds) - Arabesque (greater than 45°)

1. Forward roll to straddle stand 2. Headstand to kneel, arch back 3. Tucked forward roll 4. Cartwheel 1/ • turn in

6. Straight leg leap, straight leg leap (120° leg separation)

5. Backward roll to pike stand

7. Squat turn 180°

6. Candlestick

8. Cartwheel 90° turn to step down, straight jump

7. Bridge, kickover

9. Pivot turn, pivot turn

8. Handstand

10. Straight jump, split jump (120°), split jump (120°) 11. Dismount: Cross handstand (hold two seconds), 1/ . turn to side handstand (hold two seconds), 1/ ~ turn off July / August 1996

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12. 90° turn, grapevine step, hop 180° turn

Level S

13. Side chasse, step hop 180° turn

1. Assemble, 1/2 (180°) turn to land on two feet in demi-plie - then lift back leg to arabesque in demi-plie (this is a drill for tour jetes)

14. Slide step 15. 90° turn to forward coupe stand

2. Back walkover (150°) to kneel, then lift one leg forward to split

16. Split jump, split jump (45°)

17. Forward waltz step

3. Front handspring to two feet

18. Pose

4. Mixed series: Straddle split jump (120° leg separation) to back extension roll with straight arms

Level 3 1. Handstand (hold one second) forward roll

5. Step, hurdle, dive roll

2. Round-off to 2-4 running steps backward

6. 360° forward coupe turn

3. Backward roll with straight arms

7. Two straight leg leaps with 120° leg separation (same leg), forward chasse

4. Flic-flac rebound

8. Round-off, flic-flac, flic-flac rebound to stick landing, roll back to candlestick

5. Backbend (down and up) 6. Handstand (hold one second)

Level 6

7. Plie, coupe walks

1. Tour jete (assemble, 1/2turn to land on one foot in demi-

8. Leg swings with hop

plie arabesque)

9. 180° turns on one foot (left and right)

2. Back walkover, straight arm back extension roll, pike down to kneel, then lift one leg forward to split

10. Forward chasses 11. Backward waltz step

3. Front handspring step-out, front handspring to two feet

12. 90° pivot turn, slide step

4. Straddle split jump (150°) to flic-flac step-out

13. 90° turn, coupe balance stand

5. Aerial cartwheel

14. Straight jump, straight jump, split jump (60°)

6. 360° forward coupe turn

15. Forward waltz step

7. Two straight leg Leaps (150° leg separation - same leg)

16. Pose

8. Round-off, flic-flac, back saIto tucked to stick landing

Level 4

Levell

1. Handstand (hold one second), forward roll (straight arms) 2. Round-off, flic-flac rebound

Optional Choreography (may add only A or B elements and connections) . 1. Forward aero series, with minimum of two directly con-

3. Back ex tension roll (arms bent or straight)

nected forward aero elements, both w ith FLIGHT

4. Front limber

2. Round-off, flic-flac, back saIto stretched

5. Right and left straight leg leaps (90°) 7. Backward waltz

3. Large leap (180° leg separation) - (Examples: split, stag, stag-split leap, tour jete, split leap with 1/ 4 turn, switch-leg leap)

8. Chasses backward

4. 540° turn on one foot

9. Slide step

10. 90° turn, stretched jumps with 180° (right and left)

5. Gymnastics series of a minimum of two elements, not to include the large leap or 540° turn

11. Forward waltz step

6. Mixed series, minimum of two elements

12. Pose

7. Handstand w ith 360° pirouette

6. 360° turn (forward coupe position)

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Women's Minutes

JUDGES' CERTIFICATION, INC. MINUTES June 8-9, 1996 Knoxville, TN

The meeting was called to order by the President, Oelene Darst, at 8:30 AM June 8, 1996.

Roll Call

Members present: Sue Ammerman Vice President, Policies & Procedures Rene N iccollai Vice President, Certification Coordinator Cheryl H amilton Vice President, Examinations Betty Sroufe Vice President, Judges' Training Liaison members present: Yvonne Hodge NAWGJ Liaison Connie Maloney USA Gy mnastics

II.

a. Signature needed for permission to publish n am e, etc. wi th necessary s ta tem ent. b. Add two more fields for code numbers. c. Add box to check to indica te change of informa tion. 3. These changes will m a ke the RFN card unnecessary in the new cycle.

IV.

Approval of Minutes

Minutes of the February 19, 1996 Conference call meeting were rev iewed and approved as written.

III.

President's Report (D. Darst)

A. All revisions to the Job Descriptions of the officers were com-

pleted. 1. Educationand Evaluation V.P. Job Description was reviewed, revised, and accepted. 2. Examinations V.P. Job Description was reviewed and revised. e. Hamilton will update and send a copy to the President. a. Generic g uidelines for w riting the exams should be included in the revision. b. Procedures and criteria for selecting the persons to evalua te the practica l exam should be included in the revision . B. Discussion occurred on the sta tus of the VARINA FREN CH RECOVERY FUND. 1. At present there is alm ost $9,000 in the acco unt w ith approximately 156 contributions. 2. MMP for JCI to m ake a contribution so that the total is $10,000 . 3. All contributors w ill receive a thank yo u le tter from JCI on beh alf of V. French .

e. 1996 Budget was reviewed . JCI w ill continue to work w ith the present budget. D . The USA Gymnastics contrac t w ill be revised by Kathy Scanlan and presented to the Board for approval in the near future . It w ill be for a fo ur year period. ~ . The scantron machine is up and running on the IBM-PC and has been moved to the Certification Coordina tor's office. 1. ew answer sheets will be printed. S. Am m erman w ill ha ndle the order after Ren e sends her the ori gin al answer sh eet. 2. The answer sh eets w ill be revised to include the following: July / August 1996

Certification Coordinator's Report (R. Niccollai)

A. The annual written report representing testing from July 1, 1993 tlu'ough May 31, 1996 is included in these minutes. (Chart I) B. Tes t Administrators' procedures were reviewed and problem s w ere addressed. 1. MMP to re-establish the Nassau Board of Officials in New Yo rk, w ith Maria DeCristoforo as the official T A. This will be a JCI TA. 2. Level 10 TA's were reviewed. Janet Packwood has been ap p ointed from Region I to replace Joanne Pasquale w ho h as moved. 3. Level 10 exam d ates submitted by the Level 10 Regional Coordinators were presented . (Chart II) 4. New Level 10 TA' s w ill be ap pointed for the new cycle. Anyone interested should sign up a t the TA worksh op which they a ttend for the n ew cycle.

The Financial Report Form which is in the T A Guide needs to be revised. The President w ill do so and have for S. Amm erman to send to the TA's when they schedule the exam .

Vice路President on Policies and Procedures (5. Ammerman)

A. A w ritten report fo r January to May, 1996 was presented w ith the following information included. 1. Sixty-five Test Administrations have been provided since January 1, 1996. 2. USA Gymnastics Test Administra tors have administered two. 3. JCI Test Administrators have administered tlu路ee. 4. AWGJ Test Administrators have administered 56. 5. Level 10 Test Administrators have administered four. B. Expenses for 1996 for postage and phone have been $380.

e. The m ajor problem is the REQUEST For TEST FORM needs to be clearer. This w ill be revised and sent to the TA's to put in the TA Guide.

VI.

Vice路President, Examinations report (Cheryl Hamilton)

A. The time line for the crea tion of the 1997-2001 exa ms is as follows:

1. For Compulsory Wri tten Exam Summer 1996 persons contacted to w rite the exams. N ovember 1, 1996, Authors get tex t and deductions. Re turned to Ch eryl postm arked NO la ter than ov . 18, 1996. It must be on a diskette as well as a hard copy . June 1, 1997 all exam s ready fo r S. Ammerman to send. 2. For Optional Written Exam February 10, 1997 authors get deductions, etc. Exam s re turned to e. Hamilton postmarked NO later than March 3,1997. It must be on a diskette as well as a hard copy . June 1, 1997 all exam s read y for S. Ammerman to send out. 3. Practical Exam Video TECHNIQUE

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Filming w ill be done in February, 1997. Evaluation w ill be done at Elite Classics or Challenge the end of March or begimung of April. June 1, 1997 evaluation completed and scorin g ready in R. N iccollai's office. B. Recommendations were m ade of individuals to contact as writers and proofers of the exams. C. The fi rs t testing to be done on the 1997-2001 cycle w ill be at the N A WGJ National Symposium. NO TEST MAY BE SCHEDULED BEFORE AUGUST 1,1997 PLEASE ALL T A' s MAKE NOTE OF THIS!

VII. Vice路 President for Judges' Training and Evaluation (B. Sroufe) A. The Active Status Coordinator's job description w hich is in the T A Guide will be included in the Minutes. (Chart III)

B. Stroufe presented the information booklet on " How to Prep are for Judges' Certification Exam ." It w as review ed by the Board and revised . After the revisions have been m ade, it w ill be given to all TA's for use in helping those they examine to be m ore successful w h en testing. C. In addition, several practice exams were presented and from these one practice exam for compulsories and one fo r option als will be sent to all T A's for use in helping those they examine to be more successful. 1. Th e optional prac tice exam w ill be ready by Con gress and the compulsory exam will be created for the new cycle starting in the summer of 1997. D. A TA w orkshop will be presented at th e USA Gymnastics National Congress on June 27, 1996 fro m 4:30-6:00 p. m. Tlus information w as sent to all prospective TA's w ho h ave not attended a worksh op via a p ost card from B. Stroufe's office.

VIII. NAWGJ Report (Y. Hodge) A. A verbal report was made by Hodge regarding w or k being d one

by the N A WGJ. More information w ill be forthcoming after their Board meeting at the USA Gymnas tics National Con gress.

IX.

USA Gymnastics Report (C. Maloney)

A. A verbal report was made on the p rogress of the new J.O.

competitive program with recommendations from USA Gymnastics regarding the Certification Program and how it w ill fit into the competitive program .

New Business

A. The President presented the ideas and proposal which was formu lated

by the USA Gymnas tics WTC at their March meeting. The President was present at that meeting and presented the JCI Board w ith n otes taken from the meeting . B. After much discussion: 1. MMP that the 1997-2001 Certification Levels would be: LeveIS/6, a compulsory entry level requiring a 70% p assing grade on the Written exam . Level 7/8, an optional entry level requiring a 70% passing grade on the Written exam and a 7S % p assing grade on the Level 7/8 Practical exam. Level 9, an optional level requ iring a 70 % passing grade on the 9/ 10 Written exam and a 7S% passing grade on the 9/1 0 Prac tical exam . (A judge must have passed Level S/6 and Level 7/8 to be eligible to test Level 9.)

Level 10, an optional level requiring a 80% passing grade on the 9/ 10 Written exam and a 8S % passing grad e on the 9/ 10 Prac tical exam . 2. JCI w ill develop three d ifferen t w ritten exams an d two d ifferent prac tical exams. They are written LevelS /6, Level 7 /8 and Level 9/10, and practical Level 7/8 and Level 9/ 10. C. Level 10 Recertification program was discussed . Discussion centered around ideas brought to the JCI Board by judges in the gyrm1astics community. These ideas were presented to the USAG WTC by Delene with the fo llow ing p roposal being created . 1. MMP to allow Level 10 judges w ho have held the Level 10 rating for the last two cycles to recertify by attending a workshop sp ecifically d esigned fo r the purpose of recertifying Level 10 judges. 2. These wo rkshops will be presented by selected clilucians at the following sites: Region I USAG WTC Sym p osium, University of Nevad a, Reno, June 1-2, 1997. Region II Information not available yet. Region III USA Gyrm1astics Regional Symposium, Houston, June I 9-22, 1997. Region IV Region al Congress, d ate and site no t available. Region V Regional Congress, d ate and site not available. Region VI USA Gymnas tics WT C Symp osium, Rhode Island College, Providen ce, June 8-9,1997 Region VII Region al Congress, date and site not available' r Region VIII NA WGJ National Symposium, Miami, June 2729,1997. Worksh op will also be held at the USA Gynmastics National Congress, Denver, Au gust, 1997. 3. The course will con sist of eight hours of instruction. 4. The text for the course w ill be the USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic Technical Handbook for Coaches and Judges. S. The course w ill include practice judging w ith a video and a self-grad ing exam . 6. The cost of recertifyin g w ill be $30 for the judge. The cost of the w orkshop w ill be established by the site director with recommendations coming fr om JCI. 7. After completion of the w orkshop, each judge w ill receive their new certification number and rating card from JCI. 8. The Certification Coordinator w ill create the list of all eligible Level 10 judges. 9. If an eligible Level 10 judge does n ot w ish to recertify with this new procedure, she may recertify by taking the regular Level 10 w ritten and prac tical exam . 10. All Level 10 judges w ho are not eligible fo r this program must recertify by taking the regular Level 10 w ritten and prac tical eXaiTI.

D. Th e 1997 Annual meeting ofJCI w ill be h eld February 16-1 7, 1997 (Sunday and Monday) in Columbus, Ohi o. Everyon e should plan to return home Tuesday monung. Meeting was adjourned at 11:00 AM, June 9, 1996. Respectively submitted, Oelene Darst, President JCI

July/ August1996 TECHNI Q UE

Announcements

USOC ATHLETE'S ADVISORY COUNCIL REPRESENTATIVE . lId ' election of the Umted USA Gymnastics will be 10 mg an. C 'IRepre. Athl t 's Advisory ounCl States Olymp~c Committee e e 've w ill serve as the USOC sentative poslt1on. Thl.s represt~ntat1 ort of gymnas tics for the Athlete's RepresentatlVe for "~ sp f . r ibility to run for 1997-2000 quadrennium. The cnten a 01 e Ig this position includes: . . t d the United States as a m ember of the . ~:~:~~~~t::~:~1:n Olympic, P an American Games, or international competition w ithin the past 10 years . en a m ember of the Senior National Team ~~t~~~1g t~: preceding 10 years as detern~ined .by the arumal USA Gymnastics National Ch amplOnshlps proximately three meetd' The position in~~lves :tten msgp~~ial interest committees, ings per year, palt1Claa~nfo~~1 Team Members ad vised of keepmg the AAC an aI ers relev ant to USA USOC athlete affairs . and USOtC ulns~tGymnastics Athlete's 路 commurucat1l1g WI h .' Gy~nas t ICS, . d Board of Directors by sh anng m1l1utes AdVISory CounClI a n . USOC representativ es will be of m eetings and current Issuets. Board meetings/ AAC meetinvited to the USA Gymnas ICS ings w h enever possible. tt f interest to Heather Please send resume an d Ie er o. S 't 300 Whitaker, USA Gy mnastics, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, U1 e , Indianapolis, IN 46225.

From: Ray Gura, Chairman, Age Group Competition Committee Date: June 12, 1996 (official update per DemUs McIntyre, USA Gymnastics) This update contains clarifications and rule modifications for the 1997-2000 Age Group Competition Program. These changes and clarifications are effective immediately.

Changes 1. Compulsories - Intermediate swings. All intermediate swings in compulsory competition w ill be deducted as p er FIG (1/2 swing is - 0.2; entire swing is - 0.4). Intermediate swings are not added p arts . To make the correction in the Age Group Competition Program Manual, change: a. Page 14, A, number 2: Delete the words or swing b. Page 14, A, add number 7: Intermediate swing (as per FIG) 2. Class III Required Skill number 2 on Parallel Bars Minimum B Value, stutz or back-toss to support (page 20). The stutz must be a forward stutz. The junior program will recognize B value stutz, as defined in the 1993-96 FIG Code ofPoints, as a forward stutz executed ;::>.45 0 above horizontal. In addition the junior program w ill recognize a B value back-toss, as d efined in the 1993-96 FIG Code of Points, as a saIto backward to support. 3. Age determining date. In an effort to make the age determining rules as clear as possible, please amend page 8, A, number 3 to read : Gymnasts under the age of six will not be permitted to participate in the Age Group Competition Program under any circumstance. The athlete must turn six years of age before he may begin competition .

RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS CORRECTION

4. Mounting the parallel bars using panel mats. Amend page 10, B, number 1 to read: Panel mats may be used to mount any apparatus . A t the parallel bars, a gymnas t may not mount from stacked mats which would place that gymnas t's shoulders above the bottom of the rails while in a standing position. In addition, a board or a mat may be used to mount the parallel bars bu t not both .

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Clarifications 1. Floor Exercise Class IV - Must the Required Skill number 1 be a layout back somersault or would a tw isting layo ut back somersault fulfill the requirement? Yes, only a layo ut back som ersault w ill fulfill the requirement.

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2. Pommel Horse Class IV - Must all three parts of the horse be used? Yes. Even though the required skills in the Class IV modified optional p ommel horse do not require that all three parts of the horse be used, the FIG general presentation requirements do require that all three p arts of the horse be used. The deduction for not using all three p arts of the horse, as per FIG, is - 0.02.

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KAT Observation Steps 1. Contact club (let the teacher know you are completing your KAT observations) 2. Set-up a time to meet w ith the teacher prior to start o f class 3. Observe class/ complete observation form 4. Allow teacher to review and sign your observation form 5. It is advisable to send a thank you note to the teacher you observed NOTE: you can observe two classes at your gum.

Skills practiced

Students Comments and observations regarding student's personality characteristics (i.e. shy, aggressive), their behavior patterns, and soc ial interaction.

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LEVEL I KAT WORKSHOPS CURRENT SCHEDULE September 13-14

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Region I Congress

October

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Region VIII Congress

September 20-22

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Region II Congress

October

24-27

Boxboro, Mass.

Region VI Congress

September 28-29

Buffalo Grove, Ill.

Buffalo Grove Gym.

September 28-29

Jonesville, NC

Tutsirolls Gymnastics & Dance

October

11-12

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Region VII Congress

Grandparenting 4 class observations is available. Must h ave at least 5 years preschool gymnastics teaching experien ce-send resume with registration .

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RHYTHMIC GROUP CHAMPIONSHIPS The 3rd Rhythmic Group Championships will be held October 12-13 in Downers Gro ve, Illinois. All clubs are encouraged to spend the summer training in Gro up work.

Group Categories Compu Isory RFX JO. BegirU1.ing Level NOTES: Compulsory Hoop (Level 5 skills) Junior Olympic Groups may compete one or two routines. Compulsory RFX J.O. Intermedia te Level A J.O. Group must compete the RFX routine. Compulsory Hoop (Level 6/7 skills) If a group competes the RFX, they may also compete the Optional RFX J.O. Ad vanced Level deSignated routine w ith apparatus. Optional Hoop (Level 8+ skills) ],0. beginning and intermediate compulsory routines were taught at the USA Gymnastics National Congress in Boston. Videos will be available for purchase immed ia tely fo llowing the Congress. For additional ru les and policies see the 1995-96 edition of the Rhythmic Rules and Policies and the

ro. Rhythmic Technical Handbook.

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USA Gymnastics October 12-13, 1996 Length of competition w ill depend upon the number of entries. Tentative finish time is 3:00 p .m . on Sunday, October 13. TBD $160 Make checks payable to USA Gymnastics . Entries must be postm.arked by Monday, September 20, 1996.

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REPORT FROM THE FIG GENERAL GYMNASTICS TECHNICAL ASSEMBLY I "

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Dave Moskovitz Atlanta, July 1996

On behalf of the USA Gymnastics General Gymnastics Advisory Panel (GGAP) I attended a one and one half day General Gymnastics (GG) meeting. Following is a recap/summary of the meeting.

Elections The elections took place on Monday afternoon per the published agenda. Many countries w ho had no representative during the regular sessions had a one wh en the elections took place. Margaret Sikkins Ahlquist (SWE) ran uncontested for the President of the FIG General Gynmastics Teclmical Committee (FIG/GG/ TC) - replacing retiring President, Jean Willisegger (SUI). After a brief discussion, she was elected by acclaim (applause), w hich was exciting for everyone and showed a great deal of support for her leadership. Others elected to the Teclmical Committee (TC) included: Georgio Garufi (ITA) Rudi Steuri (SUI) Inger Marie Holte (NOR) Herbert Hartmann (GER) Niels Peter Nielsen (DEN) Hugo Olivier (RSA)

1st Vice President 2nd Vice President

NOTE: Karl-Heinz Schwirtz (GER), Man ager of the General Gym-

n as tics Project, was co-opted as a member of the TC.

Items of Interest General Gymnastics Project This project was established to assist FIG-member federations to develop general gymnastics within their respective countries according to their needs. The FIG is there to help train instructors and provid e support with su ch things as choreography and providing GG experts to conduct clinics. This project w ill continue under the direction of K. H. Schwirtz. World-wide Participation At present, only 50% of the FIG-member federations have participated in the World Gymnaestrada or FIG sponsored GG events. The primary goal of the Project and the TC is to expand p articipation. This participation w ill come not only from FIG-member fe derations, but also from diverse "Sport-for-all" groups. Discussions surrounding these groups were quite heated with strong opinions expressed by many fed erations. One of the primary concerns was regarding governance; m ost felt stron gly that it was critical to maintain the concept of "one country, one federation." Changes for the World Gymnaestrada The most important ch ange, w hich could dramatically effect the USA is a change in the definition of large groups. As ad opted by the Technical Assembly, the Large Group will now be subd ivided into A and B groups. A groups comprise a minimum of 300 performers. B groups would then com prise 150 to 300 performers. Each country

may now have two groups. This is exciting because it now makes it possible for the USA to have a group (B). The priority still remains for these groups to perform outdoors. Regarding the use of banners and country flags during the Opening and Closing Ceremonies, banners are NOT allowed, but, small country flags are acceptable. In addition ALL participants of ALL delegations march into the stadium for the opening ceremony. The size of the stadium for the Opening and Closing Ceremonies shall now have a minimum capacity of 30,000. Important: The THEME of the FIG Gala is World in Movement. A "youth camp" w ill be conducted during the 11th Wo rld Gymnaestrada in Sweden. It w ill be d esigned for participants 12-18 years old . Each country will be allowed 12 gymnasts and two coaches.

General Gymnastics Competitions A great deal of casual discussion centered around the concept and popularity of GG competition. Those countries w h o already have an established competition structure feel there is a need and place for their own style of competition. Strong feelings were expressed that each country needs to define its own style of competition and that is should not be governed or promoted by the FIG. The European Union has already organized, elected, and established a working GG office. "Eurogym" is a festival for GG w hich w ill be held for all European Gynmastics Union (UEG) m embers. Their aim is to h ave some form of competition. A date and site for a judges course has already been established. The Euroteam w ill have a club based competition in Denmark in 1998. Finally, an ongoing project, yet to really get started, that analyzes GG competition was discussed by Mr. Garufi. During this discussion there was a strong feeling expressed that this should again be put off until a time w hen there is more participation in GG throughout the world.

FIG Certificate A significant amount of time was spent describing and clarifying the FIG education system . Mr. Garufi and Mr. Schwirtz (through the GG Project) attempted to describe the importance of education and how the current system should be used.

Instructor's Course This training is reserved for those individuals w h o would have the responSibility of training other coach es in their own country. The course would require the use of FIG experts. Requesting these courses is to be done through Mr. Schwirtz. Certificate Course This is the official course with the required number of units, subjects, and hours. It is the intention of the TC that this training be done by each federation w ithin its own country. National Federation Responsibility

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It was strongly reinforced that each federation has the responsibility

for training its coaches. Specifically, the TC wants each federatIon to host an Instructor's Course, and then begin the systematIc trammg of coaches (Certificate Course).

NOTE: The USA Gymnastics GG Advisory Panel (GGAP) has already submitted a request to My. Schwirtz for an Instructor Course. It was quite difficult to pinpoint an expect date, place, number of participants, etc., but we were able to have a conversation and explain what our difficulties are and how we might be able to conduct the course.

Personal Observations Hard-working It was exciting to see how much work the different GG delegates put into their materials prior to the Congress. The TC along wIth several key GG people from various federation have done a !remendous job in moving GG into the mainstream of the FIG. Theu work, presentations, and thoughtful discussion reinforced the need .for the USA to focus on GG, "get to work," and work diligently to bnng GG in the USA to an internationally recognized level.

beyond, we should be prepared to utilize a variety of resources in our wo rk, especially our international friends.

New Groups - Sport for All This area was especially exciting because it confirmed our thoughts regarding contacts wi th other performance-based groups. As ,~ stated earlier, it is important to have" one country, one federatlOn, but it represents an opportunity to expand participation. As 10.ng as we continue to follow the general definitions of GG and the spmt of GG performance, we're OK! In fact, I feel we can substantially defineGG in the USA by utilizing the variety of performance groups that already demonstrate the basic concept of GG. No~ only does this help with participation, but also helps to provIde greater recognition for GG. Once again, I would like to thank USA Gymnastics.for allowing me to participate in the Congress. We should all be eXClted and encouraged by the election of the new FIG/GG/TC and the efforts that being made w orld-wide on behalf of GG.

Cooperation While we have a lot of work to do, there is support. Every delegate I spoke to was very willing to support our efforts. They were very excited to hear that we had established a committee that was already working! We have a large group of friends and supporters in the GG community. In the years leading up to Goteborg and

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Update on the 1996 GymFest

he excitement is starting to build as we prepare to host the largest National GymFest held in the U.s. December 6-8, 1996. The location is the Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland®Park in Anaheim, California. The 1996 USA Gymnastics National GymFest will feature activities for those who participate as well as the families that come along to unique event.

At the Hotel Tropical resort pleasures and activities await you, from pedal boats, waterfalls, and tropical beaches to the off-road raceway, remote-controlled queen's berth, and a video adventure arcade. Discover Disney gifts and unique treasures in the boardwalk shops surrounding the one acre marina. For the energetic there's Team Mickey's work out, or you may prefer to relax in a whirlpool or swimin one of three pools! Hungry? Not to worry, the Disneyland Hotel and the Disney Pacific Hotel next door offer a total of 15 restaurants and lounges for your dining pleasure ranging from character dining at Goofy's kitchen to fresh seafood and steaks at the Shipyard Inn, to Italian specialties at Stromboli's, or sushi at Yambuki. National GymFest will be held in the Disney Convention center located on the Disneyland Hotel complex, just a short walk to all the action. GymFest will start on Friday, Dec~mber 6 with a short ri~e on the monorail into the Disneyland Park where groups wIll perform at one of the stages-groups must be pre-approved by Disney Magic Music Days staff. The groups who participate in Magic Music Days will also be immersed into a workshop with the Disney staff. The rest of the day will be free to have fun at Disneyland® Park. (The Magic Music Days package runs an additional $52 per person, see registration form for more details. Friday evening, groups will meet back at Disneyland Hotel to start work on the large group number for the Gala Showcase on Sunda y. After rehearsing the group rou tine there will be a break for an refreshments and pin and T-shirt trading party . Saturday rehearsal times will be blocked so participants can get away for more adventures or rest before the Saturday night practice and performance. Sunday will start the final round of performances and selection for the Gala Showcase, where selec ted groups will get to perform their short routines.

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If you are coming to the 1996 National GymFest stay in the heart of the action at the Disneyland Hotel. Room rates are as follows: Standard

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$189

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Children 17 and under stay free when they stay in the same room as their parents. Cribs are complimentary. All rooms are subject to City of Anaheim room tax (presently 15 %). The above rates are discounted from the regular room rates, when making reservation tell the reservations personal that you are attending the 1996 National GymFest to receive the discounted price. For reservations call 714-956-MICKEY or FAX 714-956-6582. The first 50 room reservations will receive a limited edition lithograph, and every room will receive a commemorative certificate, and a Mickey Button. For more information contact Dean Capelotti, local GymFest Director.

Dean Capelotti 1031 Felicidad Dr. Fallbrook, CA 92028 Phone: (619) 728-8582 (Home) 9 a.m.-2 p.m. PST (619) 723-1345 (Gym) 3- 7 p.m. PST) Email: dcapelot@tfb . com (This is the best way to get in touch with Dean!) For more information about General Gymnastics and the 1996 USA Gymnastics National GymFest, visit USA Gymnastics Online on the World Wide Web. The URL is: http : // www . usa - gymnastics . org / usag / gg

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Disneyland Hotel and Disneyland Park, Anaheim, Calif. Staying at l(iljsneyland Hotel is just like staying at Disneyland Park! At this 6O-acre resort playground it's hard to tell w here the Park ends and the Hotel begins.

Fees:

$40/ participant for 1996 National GymFest ac tivi ties

NOTE: Each Group receives one FREE participant and one FREE Group Leader for every 10 paid registrants.

Deadlines: September 15 - A $100 non-refundable deposit is required for early club registration. This guarantees your participation (there is the possibility that all spaces will fill, so to hold your space, register early). October 15 - Nominative registration deadline. A 50 %-of-total payment is required by this date. November 15 - Definitive registration deadline. The balance of total p ayment is due at this time along with all required forms .

Theme:

A participation plaque for each Club A lapel pin and T-shirt FREE Disney Music Day packages for two of the Group Leaders

N OTE : 1) Performance in the Disney Magic Music Day activities are NOT required for participation in the 1996 GymFest; however, 2) Groups MUST be registered for the 1996 National GymFest to be able to participate in the Disney Magic Music Day activities; and 3) Groups must submit a videotape of their performance for submission to Disneyland® Park to be eligible for the Magic Music Day activities.

Activities of the 1996 USA Gymnastics National GymFest Saturday and Sunday, December 7-8 - All 1996 ational GymFest ac tivities will be conducted at the Disneyland Hotel. The GymFest participation fee includes: One rehearsal time for your Group's performance routine at the Disneyland Hotel One performance of your Group's performance routine at the Disneyland Hotel Gala Showcase group p erformance - All registered groups w ill learn, rehearse, and perform in the Large Group routine at the Gala Showcase on Sunday

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Additional Information: Members of the GGAP will have an information booth, be available to answer your questions in the Exhibition Hall at the Congress in Boston, and conduct information sessions.

1996 Nationaal GymFest T-shirt

Updated 1996 ational GymFest information will be provided in Technique magazine and on the USA Gymnastics World Wide Web site - http : // www . usa -gymnas tics . o r g / usag / gg

Workshop and social opportunities (TBD)

Schedule and Description of Activities Disney Magic Music Day Friday, December 6 - For an additional fee of $49.75/person, participating Groups will be able to perform at Disneyland® Park (subject to approval of Disneyland®Park). For each participant, this fee includes:

Additional performance of your Grou p' s rou tine or special mini routine during the Gala Showcase on Sunday (if selected) A 1996 National GymFest participation plaque for each Club Written comments and suggestions concerning your Group's performance routine by the GGAP.

NOTE : Each 1996 National GymFest Performance Group is required to submit an additional videotape of their performance routine to the GGAP to assist in planning the Gala Showcase by the November 15 th definitive regis tration deadline.

Yo ur Group' s performance at Disneyland®Park A five-consecutive-day pass to Disneyland®Park A workshop with Disney s taff members July / August 1996

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Nominative Group/Club Registration for the 1996 GymFest Please return by October 15, 1996 Group/Club /Contact Organization Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Mailing Address: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City: _ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ ___ State: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Day Phone: (_ _ ) _ _ -_ _ __

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Briefly d escribe your (long) Group GymFest routine:_ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ __ _ __ _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ __

(Groups MUST bring at leas t two cassette copies of their music to "the GymFest) Length of performance: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (9 minutes maximum) Number of performers in the Group Perfor mance: _ _ Children (ages 5-10) + _ _ You ths (11-17) + _ __ Adults ; Yo ur GymFest Fee:

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Magic Music Day Performance at Disneyland Park - Friday, Dec. 6 NOTE: 1) 2) 3)

Pelformance in the Disney Magic Music Day activities are NOT required for participation in the 1996 GymFest; however, Groups M UST be registered for the 1996 GymFest to be able to participate in the Disney Magic Music Day activities, Groups must provide a videotape of their pelformance to USA Gymna stic for submission to Disneyland Park to be eligiblefor the Magic Music Day activities.

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Briefly describe your Magk Musk Day routine: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __

(Groups MUST provide at least two cassette copies of their music to Disney) Length of performance: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (30 MINUTES MAXIMUM) July/ August 1996

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Number of performers in your Group's Disney Magic Music Day routine: _ _ Children (ages 5-10) + _ _ Youths (11-17) + Magic Music Day Fee:

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YES, our Group would like to be considered for participation in the Sunday Gala. (Groups that are selected will be notified on Saturday).

YES, our Group will participate in the March-in and Combined Group routine even if we are not selected to perform our long or short program.

Name(s) of music selection(s) used: _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

(Groups MUST provide at least two cassette copies of their music to the GymFest) Number of performers in your (short) Gala routine: _ _ Children (ages 5-10) + _ _ Youths (11-1 7) +

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Participant Agreement Form for the 1996 National

Gym Fest

All Gym Fest and Magic Music Day participants MUST complete this form NOTE: Due to the fact that the 1996 Notional Gym Fest is not a USA Gymnastics sanctioned event, USA Gymnastics is not responsible for providing medicol insurance coverage for the participants. Therefore, it is necessary that each participant in agroup fill out and return the following agreement. This form maybe duplicoted for additional participants.

Agreement In consideration of my participation in the 1996 National GymFest, Iagree to be bound by each of the following: A. Eligibility I agree to comply with the rules of the 1996 Notional GymFest. B. Readiness to Participate Iam physically and psychologically prepared to participate as a participant inthe 1996 Notional GymFest. Prior to my participation in the 1996 National Gym Fest, Iwill have practiced my exercise displayand willpe~orm onlythose exercises that Ihave accomplished to the degree of confidence necessaryto assure I can pe~orm, without injury to others and myself. C. Medical Attention I hereby give my consent to USA Gymnastics and the Host organization of the 1996 National GymFest events to pravide, through a medical staff of its choice, customary medical/athletic training ottention, transpartation, and emergency services as warranted in the course of my participation in the 1996 National GymFest. O. Waiver and Release Iam fully owareof and appreciate the risk, including the risk of catastrophic injury, paralysis, and

death, as well as other damages and losses ossociated with participation in physical activities. I further agree that USA Gymnastics, the hostorganization, along withemployees, agents, officers, and directors of these orgonizations shall not be liable for any losses, except where such loss or damage is the result of the intentionalor reckless conduct of one of the organizations or individuals above.

Primary Medical (overage Iam covered by primary health/ medical/accident insurance through: Company Name: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Policy No: _ _ __ __ Signature of Participant: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ Oate:_ _ _ _ __

For any Participant who is not yet 18 years old: As legal guardian of the above named athlete/ participant in the 1996 National Gym Fest, Ihereby verify by my signature that Ifully understand and accept each of the above conditions for permitting my child to participate in this event. Printed Name of Participant: _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ Signature of Parent/Guardian~:_ _ __ _ __ _ Oate: _ _ _ _ __

Participant Registration Information - Return by October 1Sf 1996 Group Nome: _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ T-shirt size (YS, YM, YL) (AM, Al, AXl)

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Men's Program Information

1997 WINTER CUP

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Format and Qualification Procedures July 3,1996

Senior Elite Division

Date and Site:

The Men's Program Committee w ill accep t bids to host the 1997 Winter Cup Challenge to be held February 14 -15. All bids must be received at USA Gynmas tics by September 13, 1996 to be eligible for consideration. The competition host w ill be announced September 20, 1996. For an official bid form or more information please contact the Men's Program Department at USA Gynmastics (317-237-5050 x264) .

II.

Qualification Procedure

A. The 1997 Winter Cup Challenge w ill be open to any individual age 16 or over who w ishes to compete in All-Around competition u sing FIG scoring. B. Entry forms for the 1997 Winter Cup Challenge must be received at USA Gymnastics by January 17, 1997 addressed to the Men' s Program Director. Entries received at USA Gymnastics after January 17 will not be accepted.

III.

Competition Format:

A. Friday, February 14: All-Around Preliminary Competition. One preliminary competitive session w ill be held unless the number of entrants exceeds 72, in which case two competitive sessions will be held. Timed warm-ups will be used. There will be no one-touch warm-up during the competition. Starting event, order of competition, and possibly session will be done by blind draw using the following criteria: 1. Teams will be kept together unless they represent more than 50 % of a group. 2. Teams will split into a maximum of two groups/ session. 3. Teams could have groups in each session. The top 30 athletes, rank order all around, w ill advance to the AllAround Finals. B. Saturday, February 15: All-Around Finals. Scores will be combined from both the All-Around Preliminary Competition and the AllAround Finals to determine the Final Score. The Final Score AllAround Ranking will determine the USA Gy mnastics Senior ational Team and USA Gynmastics Athlete Funding. The top 14 All-Around athletes will be named to the USA Gymnastics Senior ational Team. Should the All-Around Preliminary Competition require two sessions due to the number of entrants, the All-Around Finals score will count 100% toward ranking for ational Team and Athlete Funding. Warm-ups for the All-Around Finals will be open and there will be no one-touch warm-up used during competition. Starting event and order of competition will be done by blind draw using the following criteria: 1. Teams will be kept together unless they represent more than50 % of a group. 2. Teams w ill split into a maximum of two groups. C. There are no petitions into the All-Around Finals.

Date and Site:

The 1997 Coca-Cola u.s. Championships are scheduled for August 13 - 16 in Denver.

II.

Qualification Procedure:

A. TheSenior ational Team, from the 1997Winter Cup Challenge, will au tomatically qualify to compete in the 1997 U.S. Championships. No au tomatically qualified athletes will be replaced for any reason. B. Thirty four gymnasts, in rank order All-Around, w ill advance to the 1997 Coca-Cola U.s. Championships from up to five qualifying meets that are to be held on Saturday July 12, 1997. Bids to host the qualifying competitions are available from the Men' s Program Director and must be received at USA Gymnastics by May 1, 1997. No' qualified athletes will be replaced. C. Petitions to the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships will be considered by the Men's Program Committee. Petitions should be submitted and received by the Men's Program Director by July 11, 1997 or within 24 hours of the conclusion of the approved qualifying competition in the event of an injury or special circumstance which occurs at that qualifying competition. Petitions must meet the following criteria: a) an athlete must be a current or previous (within last 12 months) national team member and b) have competed in one of the immediate past two national events (Winter Cup or Coca-Cola U.s. Championships). Petitions must be completed by the coach and include a doctor's statement or explanation of emergency. No petition which is submitted la te or in an incomplete form will be considered. All petitions are subjec t to Men's Program Committee approval or rejection. The 1997 Maccabiah Games conflict w ith the qualifying dates fo r the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships. Any athlete competing in the Maccabiah Games w ho wishes to participate in the , Coca-Cola U.s. Championships should submit a petition prior to July 12, 1997. Approved petitioned athletes will compete in addition to any qualified a thlete.

III.

Competition Format:

A. The first senior session of competition at the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships will be the All-Around Preliminary competition and Individual Event Championship. The top 6 gymnasts on each event will be recognized as the individual event champions. The top 24 gymnasts, rank order all around, will advance to the All-Around Finals. B. The second senior session of competition will be the All-Aro und Finals. The All-Around scores from both the All-Around Preliminary Competition and the All-Around Finals competition will be combined for the Final Score. The Final Score will be used to determine the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships All-Around champion, the 14 athletes for the U.s. Senior Team and USA Gymnastics Athlete funding. C. Open warm-ups will be used and there will be no one touch warmup during the competition for all sessions. Starting event and order of competition w ill be done by blind draw using the following criteria: 1. Teams will be kept together unless they represent more than 50% of a group. 2. Teams w ill split into a maximum of two groups.

July / August 1996 TECHNIQUE

Men's Program Information

Junior Elite Division I.

Date and Site:

The 1997 Coca-Cola U.s. Championships are scheduled fo r AuguSl13 - 16 in Denver.

II.

Qualification Procedure:

A. The top 12 Class I 16 to 18 and top 12 Class II 14 and 15, rank order

using Junior Olympic Tational Championships final All-Aro und score, will advance to the 1997 US. Championships. To qualified athletes will be replaced B. Six gymnasts, in rank order All-Around age 14and 15 or16 to 18, will advance to the 1997 Coca-Cola U.s. Championships from up to five qualifying meets that are to be held on Sa turday July 12, 1997. Bids to host the qualifying competitions are available from the Men's Program Director and must be received at USA Gymnastics by May 1,1997. No qualified athletes will be replaced. C. Petitions to the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships will be considered by the Men's Program Committee. Petitions should be submitted and received by the Men's Program Director by July 11, 1997 or within 24 hours of the conclusion of the approved qualifyi ng competition in the event of an injury or special circumstance which occurs at that qualifying competition. Petitions must meet the following criteria: a) an athlete must be a current or previous (within last 12 months) national team member and b) have competed in one of the immediate past two national events (Winter Cup, Coca-Cola US. Championships or Junior Olympic Na tionals). Petitions must be completed by the coach and include a doctor's statement or explanation of emergency. No petition which is submitted late or in an incomplete form will be considered . All petitions are subject to Men's Program Committee approval or rejection. The 1997 Maccabial1 Games conflict with the qualifying dates for the US. Championships. Any athlete competing in the Maccabiah Games who wishes to participa te in the Coca-Cola US. Championships should submit a petition prior to July 12. Approved petitioned athletes will compete in addition to any qualified athlete. D. 0 athlete who turns 19yea rs of age in 1997 is eligible for the Junior Elite Division.

III.

Competition Format:

A. The Junior Elite session of competition at the Coca-Cola US. Cham-

pionships w ill be the All-Around Championship competition and Individual Event Championship. The top 3 gymnasts on each event from the 14 and 15 Junior Elite Division and top 3 gymn as ts on each event from the 16 to 18 Junior Elite Division will be recognized as the individual event champions. The All-Around Score will be used to determine the Coca-Cola U.s. Championships Junior Elite AllAround Champion. In addition the top 7 gymnasts, rank order all aro und, from the 14 and 15 Division and the top 7 gymnas ts, rank order all around, from the 16 to 18 Division will become the Junior Elite ational Team. B. Open warm-ups will be used and there will be no one touch warmup during the competition. Starting event and order of competition will be done by blind draw using the following criteria: 1. Teams w ill be kept together unless they represent more than 50% of a group. 2. Teams will split into a ma ximum of two groups.

. The Nationa l Gymnastics Found . Its own projects around the 01 1 atIOn h as been busy w ith the CIty of A tla nta and Tu k y ~flC gam es . Workl11g with currentl y developin a ifo~g~e, . abama, the Fo undation is nas tics to at-risk yo~th pA1tJ P o~lam, whIch WIll bring gympate in this program are'prim~~i\g 1 the kIds who will particitaged neighborhoods the g 1.Y:n ~conoml cally-disadvan_ kids wh o "have too l11'uch til~~ ~~1 t~ n~1g the program to all programs _ especiall , . 1elr 1a nds .. Recreational discipline to succeed) ~~:nastJ~s, w hIch requIres focus and abuse, crime and teel~ . IInpOJ tant deterrents to substance what we can to give mo;'~ ~?~~a~cr The Foundation is doing c the communities we all li ve and 1ar:~el11 hfe and toimpro ve to program off in January 1997 bW~~1 II:. ,Our goal IS to kIck and fundraising to do to meet ~Ul~ 0 1fl e s a, lot of planning to-date as the program develops. gas. We 11 keep you up.on ano ther front, the Foundation " . bUJld on current Successes Tl f I~ dOl11g what It can to of USA Gymnas tics Me ' . P 1e lrst sc 101arships in support the games. Scholarship r~c~ rogran: were granted just after stay tuned . plents WIll be anno unced Soon, so

USA GYMNASTICS POSITION OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT Position Title: Rhythmic Gymnastics Program Assistant Location: Indianapolis, Indiana Job Responsibilities: This position, reporting to the Rhythmic Gymnastics Program Director, provides administra tive and logistical support for the USA Gymnastics Rhythmic Program and is responsible for assisting in the preparation of Rhythmic Gymnastics events, tra ining camps, marketing and training m aterials, a tional Team travel, video development, etc.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor degree, excellent wri ting/ editing/verbal skills, excellent presentation skills, excellent interpersonal skills, knowledge of the sport of rhy thmic gymnastics is d esirable. Applicants sh ould have s trong computer skills including : word processing (MS Word), spreadsheets (MS Excel), DTP (e .g ., Pagemaker), and common functions such as mail-merge, em ail, and queries .

Forward resume and salary history to: Nora Cmnpbel/ Rhythmic Prograll1 Director USA Gymnastics 201 5. Capitol #300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 or FAX to: 317-23 7-5069

Application Deadline Date:

October 15, 1996

USA Gymnastics does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, sex, age handicap or ve teran status . All qualified applicants w ill be given equal opportunity . Selection decisions are based on job-rela ted factors. July/ August 1996 TECHNIQUE

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Men's Program Information

1997 COCA-COLA U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING COMPETITION HOST BID FORM Due May 1, 1997

All Qualifying Competitions to the 1997 Coca-Cola u.s. Championships must be held on Saturday July 12, 1997. In addition, the folfowing criteria must be met: Must be a USA G ymnastics sanctioned event. Two NGJA Nationally certified judges must judge each event. A National Apparatus Leader (NAL) must judge and act as the Judging Director for the event. A minimum of four different programs must be involved in the competition. The 1997 Coca-Cola u.s. Championships Entry Form must be used as the qualifying meet entry form . All entry forms along with the competition results must be forwarded by overnight mail on the first business day following the competition to the USAG Men' s Program Director. Competition results must be faxed to USAG at 317/237-5080 or 317/237-5081 within 12 hours of the completion of the com peti tion.

Competition Site _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _-----;_ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Projected Entry Fee _ _ _ _ _ _ __ Site Address _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code _ _ __ __ _ _;. Site Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fax _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ __ Meet Director _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ USAG Pro # _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ Address_ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ (if different from above) City _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ State _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Zip Code _ __ _ _ _ __ Work Phone _ _____________ Home Phone _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Fax _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ __ Tentative List of Judges: NAL _ _ __ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ __ _ ______ 4. _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ 2. _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ __ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ 5. _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ __ _ 3. _ __ ____________________ 6. _ _ __ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

Tentative List of Programs: 1. _ __ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ ____ 3. _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _

2.- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- -- - ___ 4路 _______________ __ _ __ __l Signed _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ __ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __ _ __ _ _ _ Date _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ ____

Return to Men's Program Director, USA Gymnastics by May 1, 1997 July / August 1996

TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Gymnastics

PROPOSED RSG EVENT SCHEDULE - 1997-2000 Below is listed the proposed Rhythmic Calendar for the n ext quadrenium. Bids are open for any of the Elite/National and Junior Olympic Events that have not ye t been assigned. If interested in hosting an event send the BID FORM from the Rules and Policies to th e Rhythmic Program Director at USA Gymnas tics.

1997

International

January

Reese's In!'1 Cup - 25

February

Rhythmic Int'l Event - 28 TBD

March

3 on 3 (Ft. Worth) - 2

EliteJNational

Rhythmic Challenge (COS) - 8-9 Regionals

April

Western Open (TBD) - 5-6 Eastern Open (TBD) - 12-13

May

USA Championships - 9-11 TBD

June

Four Continents - 5-8 Sidney, AUS

July

SR Pan Am Games (COl) JR. Team Events (USA)

August

FIG Course (COS) - 8-13

September October

Junior Olympic

J . ~ . Championships - 26-27 Walnut Creek, CA

Continental Gym Fest? Disney/ Orlando USAG Congress - 14-17 Denver

J.D. Training Camp (COS)

World Champ. Trials (TBD) J.D. Group Champs. - 11-12 TBD

Indiv. World Champ. - 23-26 Berlin

November December

1998

International

January

Reese's Int'l Cup - 24

EliteJNational

February March

Rhythmic Challenge - 14-15 Regionals

Rhythmic Int'l Event - 6 3 on 3 (Ft. Worth) - 8

April

J.D. Championships - 18-19 Region 4

May

Eastern Open - 2-3 Western Open - 9-10

June

USA Championships - 5-7

July

Junior Olympic

Jr. Pan Am (Texas) - 15-19 Goodwill Games (NY) -25-9

August

USAG Congress - 20-23 Indianapolis

J.D. Training Camp

September October

Group World Champ.

J.D. Group Champ. - 10-11

November December July/A ugust 1996

TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Gymnastics

PROPOSED RSG EVENT SCHEDULE cont. 1999

International

January

Reese's Int'ICup - 30

Elite/National

February March

Rhythmic Challenge - 13-14 Rhythmic Int'l Camp - 6 3 on 3 - 9

Regionals

April

Western Open - 10-11 Eastern Open - 17-1B

May

USA Championships - 14-16

J.O. Championships - 1-2 Region 2

August

USAG Congress

J.O. Training Camp

September

World Champ Trials

Junior Olympic

June

Four Continents - 10-13 JAX, Fla.

July

JR. Team Event - 17-1 B

October

ndividual World Champ ..

J.O. Group Champ. - 9-10

November December 2000

International

January

Reese's Int'l Cup - 29

Elite/National

February March

Rhythmic Challenge - 11 -12 Rhythmic Int'I Event -3 3 on 3 - 5

Regionals

April

J.O. Championships - 15-16 Region 3

May

Eastern Open - 6-7 Western Open - 13-14

June

Group WOfld Champ.?

July

Jr. Pan Ams

August September

Junior Olympic

USA Championships - 9-11

Olympic Trials - 22-23 USAG Congress - 24-27

J.O. Training Camp

Olympic Games - 16-30 Sidney, AUS

October

J.O. Group Champ. - 14-15

November December

July / August 1996

TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Minutes

RHYTHMIC JUNIOR OLYMPIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING June 7-9, 1996 Chicago, Illinois Meeting was called to order at 7: 25 p.m. Friday, June 7 by committee chair, Susie DiTullio.

Rhythmic Rules and Policies

Roll Call

Members Present: Susie DiTullio Chair, Region 4 Chair Tamara Dasso Region 1 Chair J.O. yce Chaplin Region 2 Chair Gwen Hilliard Region 3 Chair Judy McElroy Region 6 Chair Jackie Jones Judges Representative Anelia Relenkova Coaches Representative (Reg. 1,2,3) Catherine Yakhimovich Coaches Representati ve (Reg. 4, 5, 6) Nora Campbell Rhythmic Program Director (voice, no vote) Members Absent: Kim Wickham Region 5 Chair Members Absent: (represented by substitutes) Karyn Glover Athlete Representative (represented by Diane Simpson-Bundy)

II.

Office Report

T. Dasso reported on the new USA Gymnastics Membership program.

Copies of the new materials and an overview of the new program were distributed. N . Campbell reported on the upcoming Board of Directors, General Membership position election. All pro members are encouraged to vo te . Campbell also re ported on the USA Gymnastics Rhy thmic QuadrelU1ium Plan. A proposed 4 year meet schedule was distributed. Regional schedules for 1997 are due in August. The Rhythmic Clllb Directory serves as a marker for USOC funding. Deadline for submitting club information is August 15. Directory w ill be published by September 1 and updated in November.

III.

Junior Olympic Schedule

A. The top 15 Level 7 and top 15 Level 8 athletes from the 1996 J.O. Championships w ill be invited to attend the J.O. Training Camp August 20-25,1996 at the OTC in Colorado Springs. Athletes must be at least 12 years of age to attend the camp. B. The J.O. Group Championships w ill be held in Dow ners Grove, Illinois, October 12-13. The new group compulsories will be presented at the USA Gymnastics Congress in Boston.

IV.

1997 Junior Olympic Championships

Two bids were received for the 1997 Junior Olympic Championships: one from Liverpool, NY and one from Walnut Creek, CA. Concerns include the movement of the competition geographically. Motion to setup a Regional rotation schedu Ie for the J.O. Championships. The event has already been in Regions 2, 3, 6, and 5. The rotation will continue with Regions 1 then 4. The rotation will continue to cycle through in the same order (2, 3, 6,5,1, and 4) . Motion - G. Hilliard Second - J. Chaplin PASSED - 9-0

Athlete Attire

Clarification Page 41, VII, B Unitard s are allowed for all levels of competition according to the FIG Code of Points. A Level 5-7 gymnast is required to wear the sa me leotard for all compulsory exercises throughout a meet. This does not mean the entire team must wear the sa me leo tard. Level 7 gymnasts may wear a different leota rd for the optional routine.

VI.

Awards

The award structure s tated in the Rhythmic Rules and Policies applies to State and Regional competitions and qualifying events leading up to State meets (does not includ e invitationals). The award structure is based on the philosophy tha t every participant should receive some ty pe of recognition, that the w inners should be awarded separately, and that all gymnasts throughout the country receive the same award s for the same level of competition. All participants receive a certificate. Different certifica tes w ill be created for State and Regional events. Motion for levels 6-10, 1st through 6th place ribbons (color coded-blue, red, white, yellow, green, pink) will be awarded to the event winners regardless of the number of competitors in the age division. 1st through 3rd place medals and 4th through 6th place rosettes will be awarded to the All-Around winners regardless of the number of competitors. Motion - S. DiTullio Second - T. Dasso PASSED - 8-0 (1 absent) Note: Achievement awards for level 6 have been eliminated. Motion that in the case of ties, both athletes are the Champions and both will receive the same place award. The next place is skipped. If a tie for sixth place occurs, all gymnasts involved in the tie will receive a sixth place award. This eliminates the tie-breaking system (page 36, L) . Motion - C. Yakhimovich Second - G. Hilliard PASSED - 8-0 (1 a bsent) Note: Ifextra medals are notavailnblent the time of the competition, the meet director is responsible to send the correct place award within 4-6 weeks . Motion that Group Awards will fo llow the same format as the individua l awards: 1st through 6th place awards will be given fa.路 each event and AllA.路ound as follows: Rosettes will be awarded to each group member for event awards One trophy or plaque will be awarded to each group for AllAround All participants receive a certificate. Mo tion - J. Jones Second - C. Yakhimovich PASSED - 8-0 (1 absent)

Non-citizen awards-Clarification A resident of the state or region who is not a US citizen receives duplica te awards w ithin the state/ region award sys tem, but does not take the place of a citizen. The non-citizens receive their awa rd s on the awa rd sta nd at the same time as the sta te and regional champions.

Guest awards-Clarification

The Junior Olympic Championships for 1997 will be hosted by Encore Rhythmic Reflections in Wa lnut Creek, California.

July/August 1996

A guest is anyone w ho does not reside w ithin the sta te or region w hether she is a U.s. citizen or not.

TECHNIQUE

Rhythmic Minutes

Motion that guest competitors at state and regional meets will receive separate awards according to the same number criteria for resident competitors. Awards for 1st through 6th place event and All-Around awards for guest competitors must be either ribbons and/or rosettes (no medals for guest competitors). Motion - T. Dasso Second - J. Chaplin PASSED - 9-0

VII.

Meet Entry Fees Page 30, V, F

Motion: The m aximum entry fee fo r Level 5 is $25 All-Around, $7 per event. Motion - C. Yakhimovich Second - T. Dasso PASSED - 9-0 Motion that the maximum entry fee for Level 6 is $40 All-Around. Competitors in the Novice division are charged a maximum of $10 per event. Mo tion - J. Chaplin Second - S. DiTullio PASSED - 9-0 The maximum entry fee fo r Level 7-10 remains $SO.

VIII. Equipment Measurement Page 39, IV Ball specifications, C. Motion that based upon a notice from E. Nyemcsik, a manufacturing defect with balls stamped w ith the FIG symbol makes them lower than the minimum standard. Therefore, the minimum weight for balls for Levels 5-8 is 330 grams Motion - C. Yakhimovich Second - S. DiTullio PASSED - 9-0 No te: Minimum weight for balls for Levels 9-10 rellwins 400 grall1s. No te: The 1997 FIG Code of Points requires that a colored rope be used, thus elill1inating natural colored ropes . During the 1997 USA competitive season, the natural color will still be allowed as a tran sition. In 1998 the FIG ru le will be followed.

IX.

J.O. Competitive Prog~am 1996路1997

Page 32 C. General Format Level 5 Rotations for Level 5 competitions will be by team. A draw will be done prior to competition to determine the order of teams fo r each event. It is the coach's responsibility to organize the gymnasts' line-up within their team. Mo tion - A. Relenkova Second - C. Yakhimov ich PASSED - 9-0 C/arijicntion-a coach is not obligated to share the floor with another coaciz if she/he has an odd number of gymnasts. Level 7 Optional For the 1996-97 competitive season, Level 1's will compete 3 compulsory routines. The fourth event will be an optional rope routine judged according to Level 8 rules from an 8.0. Motion - S. DiTullio Second - J. Jones PASSED - 9-0 Note: The coll1pulsory Level 7 rope rou tine may be used as the optional rou tine with or without 1l1Odificntion; however, it will also be judged according to the Level 8 requirell/ents.

J.O. Compulsory Program 1998路2001

Level S: Rhythmic professionals are encouraged to hold more local in-house meets for Level S's. Level 6: Floor patterns: The committee discussed how the Level 6 competi tions worked after last July/August1996

yea r's amendments. Overall, the system worked; however, the taller and more dynamic gymnas ts were handicapped by the smaller space w hen line deductions were being taken . When one athlete is competing at a time she is required to use the prescrib ed floor patterns and boundaries. Motion - J. Jones Second - G. H illiard PASSED - 9-0 When two athletes are competing si multaneously, the floor pattern is optional and line deductions w ill be taken only in the cas e of m aj or errors. Mo tion - J. Jones Second - G. Hilliard PASSED - 9-0

Quadrennium Plan for Junior Olympic Competitions Level

96-97

97-98

98-99

99-00

00-01

6路8 Indiv.

RFX rope hoop ribbon

RFX Hoop (opt) boll clubs

RFX rope boll ribbon (opt)

RFX hoop clubs (opt) ribbon

RFX rope ball (opt) ribbon

Beg/ lnt Group

4 hoops 4 hoops

4 ribbon 4 ribbon

4 hoop 4 ribbon

4 ball

4 hoop

TBD

Adv. Group

Note: For October 1996 groups II/ay compete with anyone, two or three of the routines in each respective level. BegilU1er & Intermedia te groups - com pulsory RFX, H oop, Ribbon Ad vanced groups - op tional RFX, Hoop, Ribbon Motion to accept the above proposal for Levels 6-8 Individual program. Motion - J. Jones Second - T. Dasso PASSED - 9-0 Motion to accept the above proposal for the Beginne r and Intermediate level Group program. Motion - J. Chaplin Second - J. McElroy PASSED - 9-0 Motion to accept the above proposal for Advanced Group program. Motion - J. Chaplin Second - J. McElroy PASSED - 9-0

XI.

Mobility from Level 8 to Level 9

Campbell explained tha t the Junior Olym pic season end s wi th the Regional or J.O. Championships. The Level 9/10 season begins wi th the East/West Qualify ing competi tions. There is no con tract wi th USA Gymnastics w hich sta tes that an a thlete cann ot move up a level w hen her coach fee ls she is ready and her season has ended. Note: If the r O. Championships preceed the East/West Competitions, a gYl1lnast who competed at the rO. C/lnmpionships Inay enter the East/West Call/petitions. Ho wever, if the rO. Championships is held AFTER the East/West Competition s, a gYll111as t may en ter the East/West C0111peti tions as a Level 9 bu t MA YNOT call/pete at the rO. Championsizips.

XII.

Operating Code

Elections Elec ti ons for State Chairmen occur th is summer, 1996. Results are due t(' USA Gymnastics August l. Elec tions for Regional Chairmen in Regions 1, 3 and S will be conducted in the Summer of 1997. Regional Judges Assignment Chair The RJAC is not incl uded in any policy making decisions. The RJAC is assigned the sole task of assigning judges to compe ti tion. The commi ttee TECHNI Q UE

Rhythmic Minutes

agrees that thi s should be a paid position to ensure that the job is done correctly. To be eligible to hold this position a person must hold a professional membership and have any level rhythmic judges' rating. App lica tions will be sent tu all qualified persons in the region by the Regional Chair. Applications will be sent out Jul y 1. Return deadline July 15. Final selections made by August 1. Page 19 - Meet Directors III, E 1. For qualifying events, the meet direc tor is obligated to use the RJAC. 2. For non-qualifying events, a m eet director may contract her own judges or use the services of the RJAC for a fee of $15 per judge. APPROVED - 9-0 No te: The RJAC will be a paid position hired ann ually by ti,e Regional board.

XIII. Regional Chairs Absentee Rules Motion: A consensus of the regional board must be reached before a substitute is assigned to attend the annual J.O .PC meeting in place of a regional chair or other committee member. Motion - J. Jones Second - S. DiTullio PASSED - 9-0 Proxy Rules-Page 66, 4.09, B Motion to delete the vo te by proxy. Motion - C. Yakhimovich Second - D. Simpson-Bundy PASSED - 9-0 Motion that each regional chair is required to attend Congress at the ex pense of the Region's budget. In theevent a Chair is una ble to attend, she may send representative with approval of the regional board Motion - D. Simpson-Bundy Second - G. Hilliard PASSED -9-0 XIV. J.O.PC Chair Nomination-Susie DiTullio Nomination T. Dasso ELECTED - 9-0 Meeting adjourned at 12:30p.m. Sunday, June 9, 1996.

PDP LEVEL I VIDEO CLINIC ADMINISTRATORS Gomez, Julian Turner, Pam

Bailie Creek, MI Time: 1:00-9:00 p.m. Region VMini Congress Course Dir: Norbert Bendixen

23路24 Wall, NJ Course Dir: Taro Yamaguchi 201 - 316-2507

CA; NorCol Congress local Contact: Chere Crowhurst 408-238-7245

OCTOBER 11

Calvert, Chris

Decatur

Mendoza, Juan Corlos

Chicago Pork

Mortin, Laura

Florence

Tabarsky, Rager

Baltimore

Rogers, Rae

Bangor

Kennedy, Kristine

Raleigh

Smith, James

Asheville

Yamaguchi, Toro

Kearny

Stout, Heather

New York City

Paisley, Jamie

Hilliard

Blake mare, Scott

Stillwater

Franklin, Becky

Ontorio

Pamir, Susan

Myrtle Beach

Udehn, Kippy

Kadoka

Malone, Allan Artale, Foye

Cookeville Austin

TN TX

England, Mork

Austin

Friedlein, David

McAllen

Heddens, Katy Pork City UT If you would like to be included all. this list, please contac t Tina Sunier at 317-237-5050 ext. 238 NOTE: Administrators can charge up to $10 p er person to conduct the PDP Level I Video Clinic.

Revised 08/ 06/ 96 This list is being provided os a service. All registrotions should be made through the local contact or course instructor. The National Office will not be accepting money or pre路 registrations for these courses.

AUGUST

OCTOBER

Williamsburg, VA Time: 9-6:00 p.m. With Region 7 Congress Course Dir: Sue Krum 717-387-0539

Port Jervis, NY Time: TBA Teom USAComp Clinic Instructor: Taro Yamaguchi 201-316-2507

SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER 7-8

CO Palm Beach

PDP LEVEL I VIDEO CLINIC LISTING

Revised 08/ 06//96

501-954-7166 501-778路1131 303-651-1456 407-676-4429 404-377 -02 41 312-434-5523 513-762-1894 410-823-1421 207-947-3860 919-848-7988 704-252-8746 201-316-2507 314-256-4500 614-876-5736 405-624-6206 503-889-2838 803-293-3118 605-837-2306 605-837-2322 615-528-1133 512-280- 8432 512-441-1808 210-686-1411 801-640-1245

Chorshasian, Rick

ASEP SCHEDULE AUGUST

Benton

CA; NorCal Congress local Contoet: Chere Crowhurst 408-238-7245

Downers Grove, Il Time: 9:30 a.m.- l :30 p.m. Itasca Park District local Contoct: Kris Eisemann 708- 773-2257 Course Dir: Edgar Pulido 630- 971-8468

July/ August 1996

NeVI York City, NY 1:00-4:00 p.m. Circus Gym; 2121 Broodwoy, 2nd Floor local Contoct: Jose Coqueono 212-799-3755 Clinic Instructor: Heother Stout 314-256-4500

TECHNIQUE

Williamsburg, VA 8:30-1 1:30 a.m. With Region 7 Congress Register withSue Krum 717-387-0539

Note: Administrators con chorge up to S10 per person to conduct the PD Plevel I Video Clinic (If you would like to be included on this list pleose contoct Tina at 317-237-5050 ext. 238)

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Calendar Date

Days Dis(ipline

Event

Lo(ation

Contad

Phone

SEPTEMBER 1 996 2 1 W USA vs World 6 4 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop GAT (Congress) 6 4 MW 2 World Pro Team Championships 13 MW 13 2 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 13 2 MW Region I Congress 19-Nov 17 USAG/ JPSports Post Olympic Tour MWR 20 MW Region II Congress Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 20 3 MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop 28 2 MWR 28 M Senior Team Camp 8

Houston, TX Austin, TX Austin, TX Cincinnati, OH San Jose, CA San Jose, CA Various Sites Seattle, WA Seattle, WA Buffalo Grove, IL Colo_Spgs., CO

Rod Davis Jennifer Gallahue Lee Cheryl Jarrett Luann Peszek Jennifer Gallahue Lee Chere Crowhurst Luann Peszek Ruth Sandoz Jennifer Gallahue Lee Jennifer Gallahue Lee Ron Galimore

317-237-5050 317- 237- 5050 512-251-2439 317-237-5050 317- 237-5050 408-238-7245 317- 237-5050 503-531-9492 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

O CTO BE R 3 4 2 11 11 3 11 4 12 2 12 13 18 1 18 3 19 2 24 4 24 4

Colo. Spgs., CO Williamsburg, VA Williamsburg, VA Athens, GA Downers Grove, IL Billings, MT Indianapolis, IN Orlando, FL Indianapolis, IN Boxboro, MA Boxboro, MA

Gary Warren Jennifer Gallahue Lee Jan Greenhawk Hoylene Noble Nora Campbell Jennifer Gallahue Lee Julie Bejin Jennifer Gallahue Lee Julie Bejin Kathy Feldmann Jennifer Gallahue Lee

317-237-5050 317- 237-5050 410-226-5943 770-386-2933 317-237-5050 31 7-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050 617-784-5830 317-237-5050

NOVEM BE R 199 6 FIGWomen's Intercontinental Judges' Course 4 7 W 12 6 MW Pacific Alliance Championships 14 "Future Stars" 10-11 Championships 4 M 14 4 M National Coaches Workshop FIG/ RSGIntercontinental Judges' Course 23 8 R TBD W USA vs. Russia

Athens, GA Kuala Lumpur, MAS Colo. Spgs., CO Colo. Spgs., CO Lahti, FIN TBD

Kathy Kelly Gary Alexander Dennis Mcintyre Dennis Mcintyre Nora Campbell Luann Peszek

317-237-5050 317- 237- 5050 31 7-237-5050 317-237-505 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

D ECEMBE R 1 99 6 3 7 MWR PAGU Junior Championships 7 PAGUCongress 3 MWR National TOP Training Camp 4 W 5 National Gym Fest - at Disneyland Hotel 6 3 MWR FIG Intercontinental Judges Course 8 8 M 2 Israel's Open Gymn. Champ. (Peace Tournament) 20 MW TBA MW DTB Pokal

Guatemala City, GUA Guatemala City, GUA Tulsa, OK Annaheim, Calif. Seattle, WA Tel-Aviv, ISR Stuttgart, GER

Gary Warren Jennifer Gallahue Lee Ron Galimore

31 7- 237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

JANUARY 199 7 Women's Continental Judges' Course 8 5 W W Women's Brevet Judges' Course 14 5 MWR Reese's International Gymnastics Cup 25

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN TBA

Kathy Kelly Kathy Kelly Jeff Olsen

31 7-237- 5050 317-237- 5050 317- 237-5050

FEBRUARY 199 7 14 2 M USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge 15 2 R Rhythmic Challenge McDonald's American Cup 27 3 MW

TBA Colo. Spgs., CO Ft. Worth, TX

Ron Galimore Nora Campbell Jeff Olsen

317-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

MARC H 1997 1 I R 2 1 MWR 20 4 W 21 2 MW

International Competition 3 x 3 Int'l Gymnastics Invitational American Classic Inl'1. Team Championships (Jr./Sr. )

Houston, TX Ft. Worth, TX TBA Cincinnati, OH

Nora Campbell Jeff Olsen Kathy Kelly

31 7-237-5050 317-237-5050 317-237-5050

APRIL 4 4 5 11 12 17

Rhythmic East/West Championships American Challenge - National Elite NCAA Regionals Rhythmic East/West Championships Level 10 Regional Championships NCAA National Championships

TBA TBA Various Sites TBA Various Sites Gainesville, FL

Nora Campbell Kathy Kelly

317- 237-5050 317-237-505f

Nora Campbell Nora Campbell

317-237-5050 317- 237-5050

1 9 96 National TOP Testing - at USOTC W Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop MWR MW Region VII Congress MW Region VIII Congress J.O. Group Championships R Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop MWR USA Gymnastics Executive Committee Meeting MWR Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop MWR USA Gymnastics Board of Directors Meeting MWR RegionVI Congress MW Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) Workshop MWR

19 9 7 2 R 2 W W 2 R 2 R 3 W

July / August 1996 TECHNI QUE

Safety Certification

SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES Minimul/1 age for Safety Certification is 18 years

Seattle, WA; 1:00-5:00 p.m. The little Gym 6728 N.E. 181 st St. local Contact: Cheryl Waite 541 - 481 - 5889 Course Dir: Randy McCoy 541 - 929- 2003

Sunbury, OH; 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. Oak Creek Gymnastics 4480 Beard; 43074 Course Dir: Bobbi Montanari Fahrnbach 614- 457- 1279

FALL

SEPTEMBER 8rookfield, WI; 8:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m. Milwaukee Marriot 1-94 and Moorland Rd; 53005 Course Dir: Ralph Druecke 414-782- 3430 Austin, TX; 7:45 a.m.-12:00 noon GAT Renaissance Austin Hotel local Contact: 8ecky Mann 512-257-2422 Course Dir: Jan Eyman 13

Santa Clara, CA; 10:00 a.m.-U5 p.m. Santa Clara Marriott 2700Mission College Blvd. local Contact: Chere Crowhurst 408-238-7245 Course Dir: Dave Moskovitz 408- 988-0904 Santa Clara, CA; 9:00 a.m.- 12:30 p.m. Santa Clara Marriott 2700 Mission College Blvd. local Contact: Chere Crowhurst 408- 238- 7245 Course Dir: Dave Moskovitz 408-988-0904 Bath, ME; 4:00-8:00 p.m. Bath YMCA 26 Summer Street Course Dir: Gerald Bellemare 207-443-3134

Chappaqua, NewYork; 11 :00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. With Boy's New York State Clinic World Cup Gymnastics local Contact: Carl Schrode 91 4-238-4967 Course Dir: Ed Konopo

Issaquah, WA; 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Issaquah High School Course Dir: leigh Eaton 360-577- 6274

little Rock, AR; 12:30-4:30 p.m. In conjunction with the Arkansas State Coaches Meeting Course Dir: Scott Wright 501-327- 7742

Philadelphia, PA; 9:00 o.m.-l :00 p.m. University of PA- White Hall Training House 235 S33rd SI. local Contact: Tom Kovic 215-898- 5316 Course Dir: Phil Frank 609-786-3977

T8A

Rockaway (Marcella Section), NJ; 8:45 a.m.-3:00 p.m. Marcella Community Center, Green Pond Road Hotel: Howard Johnsons 201 - 625- 1200 Course Dir: Cathy Finkel 201-586-1808 before 9:00 p.m.

Fishers, IN; Time: TBA DeVeau's Gymnastics 9200 Technology Dr. Course Dir: Loree Galimore 317-849-7744

San Bruna, CA; 2:00- 6:00 p.m. The little Gym 731 Kains Ave; 94066 local Contact: Millie Chauser 415-225-0602 Course Dir: Randy McCoy 541-929- 2003

Flemington, NJ; 2:45-9:00 p.m. Gymnastics Unlimited 2 lilac Dr. local Contact: 90B-782-8882 Course Dir: Cathy Finkel 201-586- 1808 (before 9:00 p.m.)

Cincinnati, OH; 4:00-8:00 p.m. American Eogles Gymnastics 754 Old St Rt 74 Suite C local Contact: Mark Fahrnbach 513-752-2003 Course Dir: Bobbi Fahrnbach

OCTOBER Fl; 6:00- 10:00 p.m. In conjunction with Gemini Cup Invitational Site: TBA Course Dir: Korl Bishop 813-447-2108 11

Williamsburg, VA; 6:00-10:00 p.m. In conjunction with Region 7 MiniCongress George Washington Inn Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 301-344-3279

Richmond, VA; 1:00- 5:00 p.m. Richmond Olympiad Gymnastics 10701 Trade Rd; 23236 local Contact: JudyShaw804-794-2813 Course Dir: Billy Bob Taylor 301-344-3279

Salt lake City, UT; 9:00 a.m.-l :00 p.m. Bailies Gymn local Contact: Tami Bailie 810-572- 4905 Course Dir: Jim Tighe 208- 853- 3220

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NOVEMBER

Minot, ND; 6:00-10:00 p.m. Gymnatics Inc. State Fairgrounds local Contact: Steve Carver 701-852-4585 Course Dir: Bill Allen Raleigh, NC; 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. North Raleligh Gymn. 5400 Atlantic Springs Rd; 27616 Course Dir: Don Davis 919-790-9400

DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED In conjunction with the Arkansos Stote Coaches Meeting Course Dir: Scott Wright 501-327- 7742

Name: Mr. / Mrs./Ms._ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

All materials (induding the Safety Handbook) for 3rd Cycle courses are provided at the course and are part of the course fee.

COST: Pro路Member with Current Safely Certification wishing to re路certify .. .. .... .. ............... no charge

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Certification is good for four years.

Pro路Member with expired or new Safely Certificotion ......................... 550.00

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To achieve Safety Certification, the participant must be at least 18 years of age at the time of the course.

Non-Member or General Member ..

Participation Registration Form Minimum age for Safety Certifica tion is 18 yea rs

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Mail Registration Form and Payment to: USA Gymnastics Safety, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300,201 S. Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225 or FAX to

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' You must hove your USA number on the registrotion form in order to quolify for the discount. NO APPLIED FOR numbers VliII be o[(epted. You moy not register for 0 course to recerfffy ony eorlier thon 8 months prior to your expirotion dote. No on-site registration. rou must pre-register no later than 10 days prior to the course_ To register pleose fox (317-237-5069) or moil your Porticipont Registrotion Form to USA Gymnostics.

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