APRIL 14-16 14-17 15-17 21-23 23-24

MAY 4-8 6-8 6-8 12-16 13-15 14-15 18-26 19-22

JUNE 2-5 4-5 9-12 9-12 9-12 17-19 18-19 22-26 24-26 25 29-July 2

JULY

Collegiate Notional Championships (M, W) National Team Camp (TT) level 9/10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (W) level 1 0 Regional Championships (W)

J.O_ National Championships (M) level 9 East Championships (W) level 9 West Championships (W) Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp J_O_ Notional Championships (W) J.O_ Championships (R) National Team Training Camp (W) High Performance Coaching Seminar (W)

Master Compulsory Workshop (W) level 9 Championships (R) Moster Compulsory Workshop (W) GG Nationals (GG) Pacific Rim Sports Summit (M,W) Reg . 3 Compulsory Workshop and Technical Symposium Reg_ 2 Compulsory Workshop XXI American Sokol Slet (M,W,R,TT) U.S. Elite Challenge (TT) U.S. Qualifier (M) J.~. National Team Training (amp (W)

TBD World University Gomes (M,W,R) 2-3 Notional Elite Qualifier (W) 8-10 Region VI -VII Regional Compulsory Workshop 9-10 Eastern Championships (R) 10-17 Future Stars Camp (M) 13 Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp 14 Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp 14-24 World Gomes (R,TT,AG) 16-17 Western Championships (R) 22-23 U.S Classic Challenge (W) 22-28 Notional Championships (AG) 26-Aug 3 Notional Championships (TT)

AUGUST 6 National Gymnastics Day 10-13 Visa Championships (M,W,R,AG) 10 Notional Business Conference (B) 11 -13 National Congress

SEPTEMBER 14 Jeff Metzger 's I-Day 800t Camp 14-20 T&T Scholarship Campt (TT) 15-18 World Championships (TT) 21-23 World Age-Group Games 30-0ct 2 TOPs National Testing (W)

OCTOBER 30 Financial Management Semi nor with Sean Dever 28-30 Core Symposium

NOVEMBER 17 -21 Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp 21 -27 World Championships (M,W) TBD Future Stars National Championships (M) T8D National Coaches Workshop (M)

Ithaca, NY Kansas City, MO Various Sites Auburn, Al Region 7

Houston, TX Palmetto, Fl St. louis, MO Cincinnati, OH Ontario, CA New Haven, a Houston, TX Houston, TX

louisville, KY Detroit, MI Reno, NV Ft. Worth, TX Tacoma, WA Plano, TX Portland, OR Chicago, Il Phoenix, AZ Colorado Springs, CO Colorado Springs, CO

Izmir, TUR Houston, TX Providence, RI College Park, MD Colorado Springs, CO Houston, TX Dallas, TX Duisburg, GER Portland, OR Viginia Beach, VA louisville, KY Houston,TX

Nationwide Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN

Chicago, Il Three Rivers, MI Eindhoven, NED Eindhoven, NED Houston, TX

Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN

Cincinnati, OH Melbourne, AUS TBD TBD

SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 1-4 JumpStart Notional Testing (TT) 3-7 TOPs Notional Camp (W) 7 Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp 7 -11 TOPs B Notional Camp (W)

MARCH 4 American Cup

APRIL 1-2 21 -23 28-30 MAY TBD TBD

JUNE TBD TBD JULY

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

JO Notional Championships (M) World Championships (AG)

GG Nationals GG World Gymnaestrada Training Camp

TBD Notional Championships (AG)

AUGUST 16-19 Visa Championships (M,W,R,AG)

OCTOBER TBD World Championships (M,W)

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

FEBRUARY 24 American Cup

APRIL 21-22

MAY

level 9/10 Regionals (W)

11-13 18-20 TBD

JULY

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

TBD World Gymnaestrada (GG)

AUGUST 15-18 Visa Championships (M,I'I,R,AG)

NOVEMBER T8D Future Stars Notional Championships (M) TBD Notional Coaches Workshop (M) 2-4 World Championships (TT) 7 -9 Worls Age-Group Games (TT)

AUGUST 8-24 Olympic Gomes (M,W,R,TR)

W = Women M = Men ACRO = AG

R = Rhythmic GG = Group Gymnastics B = Business

NOTE: Dates anti events subject to change or cancellation •

TBD Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Houston, TX

T8D

Various Sites TBD TBD

TBD TBD

T8D T8D

TBD

T8D

Aarhus, DEN

TBD TBD

TBD

Various Sites

TBD TBD TBD

Dornbirn, AUI

TBD

TBD TBD Quebec City, CAN Quebec City, CAN

Beijing, Chino

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling IT = Trampoline/

Tumbling

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CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorosli; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoichi Tomilo; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andreo Schmid, VICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Poul Porillo; VICE CHAIR ACRO·GYMNASTlCS: Tonyo Cose; SECRETARY: Gory Anderson; TREASURER: Bob Wood; FIG REPS: Bob Colorolli (Execulive CommiNeel, Ron Froehlich (Audilorl and Tonyo Case (SPOrtl Auo Technical CommiNeel. AT LARGE MEMBERS: SIeve Bulcher, Paul Spadaro; ATHLETE DIRECTORS: Lorillo Fonloine, John Roelhlilberger, Vonosso Vander ~uym, Korl Heger, USOC ATHlETE DIRECTOR: Lorissa Fonloine.

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CHAIR: Ron Froehlich; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorolli; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Sandy Knopp, Mike Donohue; TREASURER: Bob Wood; SECRETARY: Gory Anderson; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Tom KolI; VICE CHAIR MEN: Yoichi Tomilo; VI CE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Andrea Schmid, VI CE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Porillo; VICE CHAIR ACRO·GYMIIASTICS: Tonyo Case; PUBLIC SECTOR: Bill Hyb!, Bob Wood; AMATEUR ATHLETIC UNION: Ron Ferril; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: BeNy Heppner; COLLEGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Frontil Allen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COllEGIATE COACHES·WOMEN: Mork Cook; NATIO NAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Morilyn Slrowbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIA· TlON OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Corole Ide; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Lou Burkel; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Cynlhio Doyle Perkinl; NATIONAL GYMNAS· TICS JUDGES ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Bulch Zunich; NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Todd Vesely; US. ASSOCIATION OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Paul Spadaro; U.S. EUTE COACHES AS· SOCIATION·MEN: Thorn Glielmi; U.S. ElITE COACHES ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: David Holcomb, SIeve Rybocki; US. MEN 'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSO· ClATlON: Bill Faller; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATIO N: SUlie DITullio; YOUNG MEN 'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Cosey Koenig; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATlON·WOMEN: Meg Slephenlon; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP DIRECTORS MEN: Mike Burnl, Abie Grollfeld; RHYTHMIC: Ivonko Kirov, Michelle Lorson; WOMEN: Kelli Hill, Tom Forller; TRAMPOLINE: Shoun Kemplon, Dr. George Drew; ACRO·GYMNAS· TICS: Undo Porter, Joy Binder; ATH LETES COUNCil Voneslo Vander Pluym, Caroline Hunl, Lorillo Fonloine, Shannon Miller, Kim Zmeskol·BurdeNe, Jomie Slrondmork, Karl Heger, Joy Thornlon, SIeve McCoin, Arthur Dovil, USOC Alhlele Rep.; Lorillo Fonloine, Execulive Boord Member John Roelh· lilberger. ASSOCIATE MEMBERS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CEHTERS, Lori Katz; SPECIAL OLYMPICS, Kale Fober·Hickie; U.s. COMPETITIVE AEROBICS FEDERA· TlON, Howord Schwartz.

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USA GYMNASTICS Message

Bob Colarossi President of USA

Gymnastics

Seven year ago when I was hired as the President/CEO of USA Gymnastics I set out to establish a clear vision for the future of the sport. It was to win medals, grow the sport and increase our visibility. I knew then as now that the future success of USA Gymnastics would be indelibly tied to the growth and successes of our Member Clubs. And also, that nothing would help foster that growth and visibility more than robust success on the podium at World Championship and Olympic events. Each one of these three objectives was tied to the other in a mutually supportive relationship.

We can look back on the past seven years with a true sense of accomplishment. We just completed an Olympic quadrennium in which American athletes achieved an unparalleled level of success. Awareness and respect for gymnastics is at record levels, and, as a result we have seen tremendous growth in our club programs. And the clubs did grow, and grow and grow. In fact, today there are more gymnastics schools in the United States than there are Chevy dealers.

This is not to say there are not challenges that the gymnastics community will need to confront in the future. An unintended consequence of our successes is a shortage of qualified instructors. This will be one of the greatest tests facing the futu re leadership of our organization. We will need to renew our commitment to make education the number one priority in the sport so that we may create a lasting legacy of teaching professionals.

I would like to also take a moment to thank our sponsors, VISA, adidas, Chevron, IJ . Maxx, GM, Hershey, Jet Set Sports, AAI, GKj Elite, and NBC Sports who stood by USA Gymnastics providing the support that allowed our athletes to focus solely on training and achieve their dreams on the field of play.

It has been an incredible honor and privilege to work with the athletes, coaches and members of USA Gymnastics for the past seven years. It has been a time of unprecedented growth and success throughout the gymnastics community. I want to take a moment in this last address to offer a word of thanks first to my staff at USA Gymnastics and then to all of my friends throughout the gymnastics community. The achievements of the last seven years are a testament to what can happen when a strong team pulls together and focuses on a greater goal.

I now look forward to continuing to contribute to the sport as a member of the FIG Executive Committee as well as the Board and Executive Committee of USA Gymnastics. I will always be available to help the next generation of leadership build on our successes and take gymnastics to even higher and greater achievements. Thank you again for your faith in our joint vision; it has truly been a pleasure and an honor to be associated with the greatest sport in the world.

Bob Colarossi

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Did you know that to a child there are basically only two major holidays in the entire calendar year? One is Christmas and the other is, of course, his or her BIRTHDAY! Birthday parties are a GREAT way to introduce kids from your area to your gym

programs! At a party they get to see your awesome facility AND interact with your best, most kid-friendly coaches all in a fun, festive atmosphere! Who wouldn't be begging mom to let them enroll in classes? So, now that we have that settled, read on!

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Decide how far you want to take this party thing. Do you want to offer multiple party plans - or just stick with one basic party? This will also depend on whether you're in a position to hire a Birthday Party Coordinator who will be responsible for booking, setting up, purchasing supplies and staffing parties.

Are you interested in a simple to put together "gym time only" party - where you supply the coaches and the gym, but the party supplies, preparation, set up and clean up is the responsibility of the customer? OR .. . do you want to make the parents in your area jump for joy when they hear that you offer a worry-free, ALL-INCLUSIVE gymnastics party where they happily put down the big bucks because it promises no pre-planning, no clean up ... and no headache! You could offer a variety of party packages including both of these plans and possibly more!

Next, decide on the cost of your parties. Do your homework and check out what other types of birthday parties are available locally. Include bowling, skating, swimming, and, of course, Chucky Cheese and Safari Sam's. This will give you an idea of what most customers are willing to spend on their little darling's special day. Now, figure out what it will cost your gym to put on these parties. Don't make the parties too inexpensive ... remember, people don't mind paying a good price as long as the product is worth it!

Now that you are prepared to put on the best birthday party ever, you need to let everyone else know! Word of mouth on a great party place spreads FAST, so what you need to do is to get your first couple of parties booked. You might want to start with one or two of your coaches' children. They make great guinea pigs because they can provide honest feedback (painful as it may sometimes be) to help you fine tune your awesome party. You will know your party has been successful when you hear kids at the end of the party exclaiming, "Can I have MY party here?" or "I'm definitely having MY party here!"

Okay, you've promised them the best birthday party ever, now it's time to PROVE IT! Remember how each birthday child has been waiting for this day all year long! They begin announcing it a few weeks prior and the excitement mounts until the long awaited celebration day finally arrives ! This is the mentality we need to focus on as we entertain at their party. I say, "entertain," because that's exactly what we need to do . For an incredibly successful party we must be a Game Show host,

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a Comedian, an imaginative Storyteller, a Cheerleader, a Disc Jockey (upbeat, fun music is a MUST) , and of course a terrific and energetic Gymnastics Coach. The birthday child should feel like they are the most important person in the world to us for that hour and a half or two hours during their party. We must do our best to live up to the expectations they have had since they first started counting down those long weeks and days. And remember ... once all those kids get a taste of how much fun they had at your gymnastics club, be prepared to find room for them, and their friends, in your classes!

So, what are you waiting for? Get ready to CELEBRATE with Gymnastics Birthday Parties!

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USA GYMNASTICS WOM~N'S PROGRAM PR~S~NTS ni~

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

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(L!;V!;LS 7-10) At ~ . t{ljlJl$(~j=h~ G~N~RAL INI=ORMATION ~. ~' __ u..' ~I-

DATI;S SITI;S June 3-5, 2005, Louisville, KY, Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel Ballroom

June 10-12, 2005, Reno, NV, Reno Hilton Hotel - Silver State Pavilion

PURPOSI; O~ TI-ll; COMPULSORY WORKSI-lOP/TI;CI-lNICAL SYMPOSIUM To provide the p articipants with a clear understanding of the 2005-2013

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

well as the optional rules and requirements.

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

young gymnasts engaged in the USA GymnastiCS Jr. OlympiC Program.

To provide an opportunity for gymnastics profeSSionals to become Safety-certified.

MASTI;R STA~~ The Women's Jr. Olympic Program Committee members will be presenting the new Compulsory exercises. The Women's Technical Committee members will be the clinicians for the Optional Technical SympOSium.

WORKSI-lOP/SYMPOSIUM COST Online registration and mail-in forms are available on the web site.

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

RegislmllOlI per sile is lillllled; Firsl COIIIC, jiJ 51 served basis. TiJere is a $30.00 callcellallOlI fcc lip WJlil May 61iJ; 110 refl/llds afler May 6, 2005 (sllbslJllIliall of parliClpallls is allowed.)

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

Price Choose only one of four options:

Registration Registration

1. Compulsory Workshop only - Levels 1-6 (Fri./Sat_/Sun_) $325.00 $375.00

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

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

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

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

MATI;RIALS INCLUDI;D WITI-l RI;GISTRATION ~I;I;

Compulsory Workshop: USAG Jr. Olympic Compulson) Program book. Technical Symposium: Jr. Olympic Code of Points (a combination of the present JO Technical Handbook and the listing / illustra tions of all

elements and their values as in the FIG Code of Points) .

The following additional materials will also be available for purchase on the USA Gymnastics online store.

• Floor Exercise music Compact Disc: ..... .. ......... .. .. .. ...... .. .... ... ..... ...... .. .. ... ..... .... ..... ... .... ... ............ .. .......... ... ... ....... .. ........ ... ................... ........ .. ...... .. .. ........ .. $15.00 • Level 1-6 DVD (videos will be available also) .. .. .... ........ .......................... ..... ............ ... .............. ... .. ........ ... ......... ..... ............. ............ ... ... .. .......... ... .. ...... .... $30.00 • Wall charts for compulsory levels (Level 1-4, Level S, Level 6) ............. .. ........ .......... .. .. .. .... .. .... .. .... .. ......... ...... .. .. .. .. .............. ...... ........ ........ ........... . $4.00 each • Awards Program materials (Lev. 1-4 Wall chart, skill report cards, patches, pins & chevrons) ...... ....... .. .... ....... .. .. ...... ...... .. .... .. ..... .. .... .. .. .... .. .. ...... ... $50.00

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ADDITIONAL COURS~S OI=I=~R~D IN CONJUNCTION WIlI-j TI-lIS ~V~NT

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

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

• Must also be registered for the Technical Symposium

$50_00 Registration by mail

or FAX only

2. SAFETY COURSES Louisville: June 2 & 4, 2005 #1 (Thurs. 6-10 PM) Code BM06022005KY

#2 (Sat. 1-5 PM) Code BM06042005KY

Reno: June 9 & 11,2005 #1 (Thurs. 6-10 PM) Code MT06092005NV

Pro·Member Expired Safety

Instructor Member

Non-Member or

Associate Member

$115.00

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

Lecture Demonstration: For all levels of Vaulting, Uneven Bars, Flexibility and Conditioning and Beam and Floor Exercise for Levell & 2.

WORKSI-lOP SCI-l~DUL~

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

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

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

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

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

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

12:00 PM - 7:00 PM ...... ...... .. .. .. ........ .......... .... .............. .. ................ . Registration-Technical Symposium

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

7:00 PM - 9:30 PM ...... .. .. .. ....... ...... ... ..... .. ... .. .. ...... .......... . Technical Symposium-General Info & 1 event

8:00 PM - 10:00 PM ...... ...... .... .. ............... .. ..................................... Practice - compulsory levels 5 & 6

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

Sun., June 5 or 12 .. .. 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM .... ......... .. ......... ... .. ........................ .............. Late Registration-Technical Symposium 8:15 AM - 8:45 AM ............... .. .......... .. ............... .. .... .. ...... ..... Lev. 10 Re-certification - Practice judging

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

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

5:00 PM - 9:45 PM ................. .............. .. ...... .......... ....... ... Lev. 10 Re-certification-Self-testjPractice judging (6 :15-7:45 dinner break)

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

I-lOUSING

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

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

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

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

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

A very large block of rooms has been reserved . Call (800) 648-5080 by midnight Wed. May 9, 2005 for reservations_ Reno Hilton Workshop Guest Room Rates:

Single/Double Occupancy $89.00 plus State & Local tax (currently 12%) Use the Code "USA Gymnastics" or "TUSA" to receive workshop rates

The Hilton is located ollly 5 miles from the Reno/Tahoe Intemational Airport. Complimentary airport shuttle from airport to the hotel available every 15 minutes before and after the hour, with the last airport pick-up at 11:45 PM. Complimen tary and valet parking is available at the Hilton.

Note: For either location, any reservations after the cut-off date will be based strictly on ava ilability. All reservations must be accompanied by a firs t night room deposit, or guaranteed with a major credit card. Any reservation cancelled within 48 hours of the arrival date will be charged for

one (1) night's room and tax.

AIRTRAV~L

For those attendees traveling by air, USA Gymnastics has arranged a special discount with American Airlines_ To receive your discounted airfare, please contact American Airlines Group and Meeting Desk directly at 1-800-433-1790. You must use the specific authorization code to receive your

5-10% d iscowl t. Louisville Workshop code: A 1 5 5 5 A M Reno Workshop code: A 3 1 6 5 A N

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

Registration per site is limited; First come, first served basis. There is a $30.00 cancellation fee up until May 6th;

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National Gymnastics Day is scheduled for August 6, 2005. The theme for this year's National Gymnastics Day is "Begin Here. Go Anywhere!" Here's an update on what's happening with the annual celebration.

State Proclamations USA Gymnastics has requested that the Governors from all 50 states Official State Proclamation for National

Gymnastics Day on Saturday, August 6, 2005. Upon receipt of the State Proclamations, USA Gymnastics will make these available on the USA Gymnastics website (www.usa­gymnastics . erg) and click on Events, then National Gymnastics Day, so that you can print out and post your state's proclamation in your gym.

USA Gym nastics suggests contacting your Mayor for a local Proclamation, too! If there's notyeta proclamation for your state posted on the website, simply download

a sample Proclamation and Press Release. Customize your

own press release and send it to your Mayor. Hopefully your city will issue a Proclamation. Send this

information to your local media and gain some media exposure for your National Gymnastics Day celebration .

Promote Your Activities For the first time, you can go online and type in your information regarding National Gymnastics Day and automatically have your event included on our website listing of NGD activities. Simply go to www. usa-gymnastics.erg click on events, click on National Gymnastics Day, and scroll down to Club Activities - Tell Us Form. If you prefer send your NGD information to Loree Galimore at club@usa­gymnastics .erg.

Here's the info rmation we need :

Your city and state Contact name Club name

My friend Mary Lou Refton, once again proves her "Gold Medal" character through her dedication to "National Gymnastics Day:' the spirit of gymnastics not only promotes physical fitness for our kids, it also gives them a sense of self-esteem that will last a lifetime. As cofounder of the Children's Miracle Network, I'd like to thank Mary Lou and the hundreds of local gymnastics clubs across the country. through their generosity they give sick and in/ured kids the gift of health and the opportunity to "live a lifetime~ that's a perfect t 0 across the board!

Member Club status (Yes/No) Maili ng address Day phone Night phone Email address Web site Name and Date of your event BRIEF Description of your activities

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We'll post a list of events on the USA Gymnastics website and publish some events in USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines. Don't forget to send photos after the big celebration to Loree at club@usa­gym nastics.org!

The steps to get your gym involved in a Cartwheel-A-Thon

USA Gymnastics is organizing a national Cartwheel-A-Thon to celebrate National Gymnastics Day, August 6, 2005. What better way to celebrate the sport than to have all of your class students and team gymnasts cartwheeling! It will be a great way to attract media attention and raise funds for the Children's Miracle Network or some other great cause.

To add extra incentive, the club or group that raises the most money for the Children's Miracle Network will win a grand prize from USA Gymnastics, which includes an all expenses paid visit from a USA Gymnastics National Clinician to your gym! Your gym will also be featured in USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines as well as included on the poster for National Gymnastics Day 2006.

The gymnast that brings in the most money to Children's Miracle Network will be featured in USA Gymnastics and Technique magazines and be included on the poster for next year's National Gymnastics Day.

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Here's how the Cartwheel-A-Than works:

STEP #1 If you're raising money for the Children's Miracle Network you can download a Cartwheel-A-Thon pledge sheet from the website www.usa-gymnastics.org and click on National Gymnastics Day.

STEP #2 Once you have your form, hand it out to all of your students and begin marketing and planning the specifics for your Cartwheel-A­Thon such as when, where, what time, etc.

STEP #3 The gymnasts will go out and collect their pledges prior to the event or just collect flat donations at that time. After the event, the gymnasts can go back and collect their donations. The club coordinator will need to collect all gymnasts' pledge sheets and mail the check to the Children's Miracle Network: CMN, 4525 South 2300 East, Suite 202, Salt Lake City, Utah 84117.

To qualify for the USA Gymnastics prizes for obtaining the most money on behalf of the Children's Miracle Network you must have all money in to CMN prior to October 1, 2005.

We encourage everyone to plan the Cartwheel-A-Thon on or before National Gymnastics Day, August 6.

STEP #4 Send photos and a brief description of how you celebrated National Gymnastics Day to USA Gymnastics. Email ciub@usa-gymnastics. org or mail to USA Gymnastics, NGD, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, Indpls., IN 46225.

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Q: Why do I want to help raise money for the Children's Miracle Network? A: All money raised will go to the Children's Hospital in your area and you will be giving back to the community. Once USA Gymnastics learns Ihat you're planning a carlwheel-A-Thon it will contact Ihe Children's Miracle Network. A hospital public relations staff member will conlact your gym to help you promote your even!.

The Carlwheel-A-Thon will also be a great news item, shOWing how healthy gymnasts are donating their time and lalentto locol hospital. It's a win-win situation for all.

last, you could be in the running to win the grand prize by donating Ihe most money to the Children's Miracle Network.

Q: What is the Children's Miracle Network? A: Children's Miracle Network is an international non-profit organization dedicated to helping children by raising funds and awareness for 170 children's hospitals throughout Norlh America. Each year these non-profit hospitals treat more thai 14 million children afflieled with diseases, injuries and birth defeels of every kind. One hundred percent of every dollar raised in Ihe community stays there to help children served by participating hospitals in the locol area. Founded in 1983, Children's Miracle Network has raised nearly $1.8 billion for children's hospitals!

Also, Mary lou Rellon is the Children's Miracle Network Champions Host, and Kerri Strug and Shannon Miller are the Children's Miracle Network Champions.

Q: What's the benefit of participating in Ihe Cartwheel-A-Thon? A: The whole purpose of National Gymnastics Day is to gain exposure for the sport and get more kids in the gym! 8y holding a Cartwheel-A-Thon you will allrael a lot of aMention plus you'll be involved with a great fundraising even!.

Q: Who! a our dub wonts to porticipole in Notional Gymnastics Day but we don~ wonllo do a CortwlJeel.A..Thon? A: That's fine. We want every club in the country to participate in National Gymnastics Day in some way. We'd love to have you join us in the Cartwheel-A-Thon but that's fine if you have something else planned.

Join the USA Gymnastics Member Club Program toc/ay!

In June all Member Clubs will recieve the following materials to help promote your gymnastics club and to show your affiliation with USA Gymnastics

2005-2006 MEMBER CLUB MARKETING KIT CONTENTS

1 Four Posters 4 Marketing Brochure • National Gymnastics Day • Download the Marketing Guide • 10 Perfect Reasons from the Member Club Only Site . • Celebrity Testimonial Poster Items Include: • Women's Silver Medal Olympic Team • How to develop a press kit • Men's Silver Medal Olympic Team • Selling gymnastics to the press

2 VHS Video Tapes • Approaching sponsors • Marketing planning calendar

• Commercial Samples • Public Service Announcement 5 Advertising Samples • Highlight Video- 1 hour of

gymnastics entertainment

3 The New Guide to Gymnastics • This sample full color booklet can be

ordered to give to new clients, sell at your meets or display in your club

• Ready-made ads to use with the USA Gymnastics logo

• Member Club logo ad slick Use these ads to formulate a professional looking ad for your club

6 National Gymnastics Day • Site Coordinator's guide is filled

with useful information to assure a great celebration . Included in this booklet is a sample of the unique things that clubs have done in recent years, a step-by-step action planning section, Children ' s Miracle network contacts, Governors contact information, affiliate organizations, coloring pages and Cartwheel-A-Thon pledge sheets .

Become a Member Club Today! For more information contact: Loree Galimore, Club Services Manager at 317-829-5654 or 1-800-345-4719

All items in this kit are strictly for use by USA Gymnastics Member Clubs only.

The IGate Test' Asked by a 7th grader, "How can you tell a good country from a bad : The question: which way would the employees run? Would employees one?" William Bennett, former Secretary of Education and author of : flock to your doors . .. or sprint out? More likely, there would be no rush The Book of Virtues, uses the 'Gate Test: Simply put: open the gates : just a slow, steady migration so that month to month there would to a country and watch which way the people run. : be no noticeable difference, but year after year the difference would

As I see it, the 'Gate Test' for a Gym Club is an attempt to get a pulse on your employee 'attraction factor' and 'stickiness factor: In other words, to measure the health of your culture-the intangibles that attract and keep employees. To isolate culture, we must contrive a somewhat artificial situation since employees also have financial reasons as well as logistical/convenience reasons for their employment choices. Financial reasons might include: it is her sole source of support; he wants extra spending money; she is putting herself through college. Logistical or convenience reasons might include: proximity to her home; his child is on the team; the Gym Club is near the university she attends.

The Gym Club 'Gate Test'. First, in your mind's eye, disregard all financial and logistical/convenience reasons that your employees may have for staying employed at your GymClub (imagine a world where all food, clothing, shelter and transportation needs are provided free of charge). Also, imagine this world is absent of the various legalities, stigmas and loyalties that tend to dissuade people from switching jobs. Finally, pretend your market area is over-saturated with Gym Clubs, all vying for the same employees (that's not too hard to imagine, is it?).

The hypothetical scenario: (1) your Gym Club exists in a world where employees' physical needs are provided for and an employee has no reason to accept or stay in a job other than to seek intellectual, emotional and spiritual gratification; (2) your market area is flooded with other Gym Clubs, yet there are plenty of students for all.

be huge. On which side of the migration would your business be? Would the quality of your collective staff improve . .. or decline? After a decade of skirmishes would you win or lose the employee war?

If you would lose the war, drop every other project and seek serious change today, for this is the most serious of long term problems a business can face.

If you would win the war, raise the stakes and try again. Recall a GymClub that you admire deeply-a GymClub that really has things 'nailed' including : enthusiastic, responsible employees; smooth, efficient systems; consistently growing profit. Next, pretend all the GymClubs in your market are just like this one-even the one across the street! If you would still win the war, congratulations, your Gym Club truly has a world-class culture.

Kids First Sports Center's Core Concept: Here at Kids First, we are best : in the world at two things: (1) promoting responsibility through sport;

(2) developing great leaders. Focusing on the second: developing great leaders is not an 'add-on: For us, stretching employees' intellectual, emotional and spiritual boundaries is the essence of our existence. If we fail in this, we fail in total. I would like to think we would win the war.

Make it a great month.

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41st ANNUAL USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS and TRADE SHOW

Held in conjunction with 2005 Visa Championships August 10-13, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana

Business Management, 11 sessions for Cheerleading, sessions for Rhythmic, Acrobatic and Trampoline programs, Sports Science sessions and more.

USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGR~SS

Exhibit floor with more than 150 companies and 200 booths filling the hall. Shopping, discounts, networking, Club Owners opening breakfast, plus save on shipping, and more.

Indianapolis. Ind iana · August 10·13. 2005 National Championships for Women, Men, Rhythmic and Acrobatic Gymnastics Programs.

Plan now on attending. Bring your entire family. Bring your entire staff. Hotels, Congress and Visa Championships venues all within walking distance from one another.

Attractions abound in Indianapolis! From world-class museums and exciting attractions to Hoosier history and heritage, Indianapolis can inspire, entertain and educate visitors with a diverse array of attractions and landmarks. For details about attractions, events or hotels, visitors can call. ..

There is something for everyone and plenty to do. Education for all levels. 30 sessions for Women's Program, 20 sessions for Men's program, 15 sessions for Developmental Instructor/ Coaches (pre-school, recreational, class), 14 sessions for

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WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All USA Gym nastics Professional and Instructor members. Coaches, judges and instructors of all levels. Recreational and preschool teachers, business managers, administrators, club owners, high school and college coaches.

WHAT IS OFFERED: Three days of education with over 130 sessions offered. Lectures given by top recognized individuals in the field. Sessions on coaching, judging, business, preschool, recreational, sports science, athlete wellness, fitness, and cheerleading. The leading experts in the areas of Women's, Men's, Rhythmic, Acrobatics, Trampoli ne and Tumbling, and Group Gymnastics programs.

WHERE: Congress will be held at the Indiana Convention Center and the Visa Championships will be held at Conseco Fieldhouse Aug. 10-13 for men and women, while rhythmic

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August 10, 2005 Congress Reg. opens 12:30-6:00 p.m. Annual Business Conference, Safety/ Risk Management course, KAT and MELPD courses, Women's Program State/Regional Chair workshop. Site TBD

August 11-13, 2005 Registration opens 7:30 a.m.­Indiana Convention Center Sessions 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Trade Show Exhibit Hall Open

August 13, 2005 Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony -TBD Congress Dance Party 9:00 p.m . at Marriott Hotel

August 14, 2005 Women's Judges exams - site TBD

CONGRESS HOTELS: Downtown Marriott and Westin Hotel (All the venues and hotels are within walking distance from one another) .

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After July 15, 2005 you must register on-site. Complete one form per person - Photocopy for additional registrations. Become an Instructor Member to receive the member discount. Simply check "Please sign me up" and include an extra $49.00 ($65.00 Foreign Instructor Member) in your total amount enclosed. Your confirmation will be sent by email. Please provid a valid email address. Registratian apens August 10 . Congress sessions and Exhibit Hall August 11-13

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Please return this registration form to: USA Gymnastics Congress, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capito l, Indianapolis, IN 46225 FAX: 317-692-5212 AlTENTION: MEMBER SERVICES

THE INDIVIDUAL CONGRESS FEE INCLUDES: CANCELLATION POLICY • Credentia l for entrance to Congress sessions and clinics Aug. 11·1 3 Indianapoli s, IN.

• Admission to Rhythmic Championships and Acrobatic Gymnastics Team Trials. • Entrance to the Exhibit Hal l featuring th e industry's finest products and services. • One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Sa turday, August 13.

laddilianal Congress Dance Party lickets far spouse/guests are $35 each-<lvailable 01 on-si te reg istration)

Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permilted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the session presenters onnounce that his/her/thei r session may not be videotaped.

Language: The oHicial language of Cong re ss is English. USA Gymnastics wi ll make no special provisions for translation of sessions into other languages.

Congress attendees with special needs musl nOlify USA Gymnaslics in wr iti ng in Ihis regard prior 10 Ihe July 25 , Early Bird deadline. We suggesl thai this informotion be included with Ihe Congress registration form.

All reg istration cancellations must be in writing. Submit request in writing to USA Gymnastics, Attention: Cathy Allen

Before July 15 - Registration fee less $30 service fee per person canceling.

Affer July 15 - 50% of registralion fee per person canceling.

SUBSTITUTION POLICY To transfer registration to another person, the new Congress attendee must also have a Professional or Instructor membership. Before July 15 - $30 per subsli tution ON·StTE - $35 per substitution Submit request in writing to USA Gymnastics, Attention: Cathy Allen

REQUESTS FOR REFUNDS AFTER August 31, 2005, WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED

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NOTE: Due to limited space and materials, admission to Congress add-ons is not guaranteed unless pre-registered. Due to time constraints, several courses may overlap. Please be aware of this when scheduling add-ons.

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SAFETY CERTIFICATION/RISK MANAGEMENT COURSES Minimum age for Safety Certification is 16

Wed. August 10, I :00"5 :30 p.m. o For recerts. MUST be currently safety

certified AND a pro-member. N/A $0 N/A ~ o For those not already safety certified. $65 $65 $1 15~

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- - -------------------1 into other languages. KINDER ACCREDITATION FOR TEACHERS (KAT) o Wed. August 10,8:30 a.m." 3:00 p.m. $120 $120 $170 ~ NOTE: Pre-registration guarantees a KAT Workbook. Enrollment is limited. * Minimum age is 16.

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KAT AND MELPD $190 $190 $265~ (COMBINED PRICE) •

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Limited enrollment. No on-site registration.

Congress Attendees with special needs must notify USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 15 early bird registration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with the Congress Registration Form. Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the Session Presenters announce that his/her session may not be videotaped.

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Wednesday, August 10, 2005 • Indianapolis, Indiana •

Marriott • 8:30am-5:00pm ---------------------------------------------------------------------RACE TO INDY FOR THE lATEST IN BUSINESS NEWS ---------------------------------------------------------------------Indy is known for racing and the 2005 USA Gymnastics National Business Conference will fill up fast so register early!

Come to the 2005 USA Gymnastics National Business Conference to "Rev Up" your business. Take a victory lap and join the w inners circle with Jeff Metzger. Sean Dever, Patti Komara, Frank Sahlein, Steve Greeley, Tom Forster, Julia Thompson, David Holcomb, Don McPherson, Tom Lenzini, Rita Brown, and race team captain Gary Anderson. All are invited to speak at th is year's Confer­ence and will help to fix your business " FLAT TIRE!" Get it changed and, whi le you're at it, get a shot of "High Octane" at the Indy seminar.

You'll be sure to get the checkered flag after attending this year's Conference.

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Hamm, Patterson Named

Sullivan Award Finalists

Olympic All-Around champions Carly Patterson and Paul Hamm were named one of 10 finaLists for the 2004 AAU James E. Sullivan Memorial Award, honoring the nation's best amateur athlete.

"It's obviously an honor to be considered one of the nation's best athletes," Patterson said. "Awards such as the Sullivan Award draw attention to the efforts of Olympic and amateur athletics, attention that is much needed and deserved."

"The list offinaLists this year is as impressive as always, and I'm proud to be included among this list of finalists," Hamm said. "2004 was a great year for U.S. gymnastics and it wi ll only get better from here."

Other AAU Sullivan Award finalists include Jeremy Wariner (track & field) , Andre Ward (boxing), Steven Lopez (taekwondo), Eli sha Au (karate), Cael Sanderson (wrestLing), Natalie Coughlin (swimming), Michael Phelps (swimming), and Matt Leinart (football).

For the first time in history, the public had a chance to vote for their favorite athlete. Gymnastics fans were able to access the on-line ballot at www.usa-gymnastics.org through March 25. The award will be presented April 13 at the New York Athletic Club.

Marchenko Named

Finalist For USOC

Coach o'The Year Yevgeny Marchenko was named one of five finalists by the U.S. Olympic Committee for the Coach of the Year Award .

Marchenko served as the 2004 Olympic Assistant Coach and is the personal coach of Olympic Champion Carly Patterson. Marchenko, along with his business partner Valery Liukin, operate WOGA in Plano, Texas, one of the largest and most successful gymnastics clubs in the United States. The gym placed as many as six members on the USA National Team.

The United States Olympic Committee's finalists for Coach of the Year honors and other awards will be May 1 during the USOC Coach of the Year Recognition Banquet at the Home Depot Center in Carson, Calif.

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WHAT'S NEW FOR THE 2005-2006 SEASON

Please refer to the 2005-200 Optional Requirement (hart for an overview of the changes in Special Requirements. Also included here is a listing of skills that will be changing Value for the Jr. Olympic Program, effective August 1, 2005 .

This information is an overview, and does not include a complete listing of changes in deductions. It is recommended that all coaches and judges for Level 7 to 10 attend a Technical Symposium or (ongress to educate themselves on the new rules. The Jr. Olympic Code of Points will be available for the National Workshop attendees and merchandise orders will be shipped out after the completion of the Reno Workshop (after June 12th .)

NEW ELEMENTS OR ELEMENTS THAT WILL CHANGE VALUE FOR THE JO PROGRAM EFFECTIVE August 1, 2005

BARS: 1. Any "B" or "(" "core' element performed with a 1/1 turn on one arm AFTER handstand phase (Healy Technique) = "("

2. Back uprise (or turning uprise) to clear hip to handstand no longer considered two elements: The Uprise is a "B" and the clear hip backward is either a "B" or "(" depending upon the angle achieved

3. Front giant with 1/1 turn on one arm after handstand to finish in Lor mixed-L grip (Healy) was D; now (

BEAM: New element: Mount-Round-off at end of beam- salto backward piked D

Old # in Old New Value Element (ode Value for 2005-

2009 2.101 A B Split jump in place, take-off from both legs from cross position *2 .211 B A Wolf jump (take-off from two feet) from cross or side position 2.205 B A Stride leap forward with change of legs to wolf position

2.311 ( B Wolf hop or jump from cross or side position with 1/2 turn, also landing in front support *2.511 E D Wolf hop or jump with 1/1 turn from cross or side position 7.101 A B Walkover forward, also with the support of one arm or with alternate hand support (Tinsica)

7.202 B ( 1-arm Front handspring 8.301 ( D Salto forward tucked (take-off from one leg) to stand 9.208 B ( Add : Gainer salto backward stretched with 1/1 twist to side of beam

FLOOR: 1.301 ( DELETE Leap with 1/1 turn with free leg bending forward, then thrusting backward to

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WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MINUTES CONFERENCE CALL

02/02/2005 CALL COMMENCED AT 7:00 PM

I. ROLL CALL: Chairman Region 1 Region 2 Region 3 Region 4 RegionS Region 6 Region 7 Region 8 Vice-Chairman SDWP JOPM Accred. Coordinator

Cheryl Hamilton Sue Graff Linda Mulvihill Carole Bunge Linda Thorberg Char Christensen Pat Panichas Myra Elfenbein Marian Dykes Audrey Schweyer Kathy Kelly Connie Maloney Renee Behrens

The purpose of the call was to address the recommendations made by the Judges' Accreditation Task Force. Cheryl addressed each of the following points and the committee discussed each as necessary.

The purpose of the Task Force was to review all aspects of the certification process for Women's Gymnastics Judges and make recommendations to the Women's Technical Committee for their decisions.

II. GENERAL RECOMMENDATIONS The following are the recommendations that were submitted to the WTC: Timelines: Feb 15 TA Handbook Completed April 30 Mock TA Workshop at the WTC Meeting May 15 Begin testing the computer system. July 20 Kick-off date - On-line registration and Course Registration

NAWGJ State Judging Directors are submitting the information on the judges in their state so that the USAG database can be established and is accurate.

Concerning Test Administrators: o Those individuals that the WTC have deemed eligible to be considered

for a position as Test Administrator (TA) have received an Application Form from USAG asking if they are interested in becoming or remaining a TA.

o A spreadsheet will be sent to the WTC with the names of all those who made application. The WTC will designate those selected and the office will extend invitations to attend a TA Workshop held at either the NAWGJ Symposium or the USAG National Congress.

o All tests can be given by any TA as long as the TA holds an equivalent or higher rating.

o TNs who do not choose to take the 5 / 6 Test but agree to administrate that test must commit to that decision for the 8-year compulsory cycle once they have given the 5 / 6 Test.

o A Level 4 "take home test" will be distributed to individuals taking the Level 5/6 exam.

General Guidelines: o First local tests can be given August 20, 2005. o Accreditation year will be August 1 to July 31. o A judge can test each part (practical and written) of the same level a

maximum of 4 times within the same accreditation year. o Practicing Judging is NO LONGER required to test up to the

next level. o All current ratings expire Dec. 31, 2005 with the exception of the Brevet

Rating which will be extended lmtil the Brevet Course is conducted. o Assignment policy for the fall of 2005: Judges must hold the rating

for the level to which they are being aSSigned. During the "fall 2005 recertification period," the following guidelines / priotities will be used for assignment: 1st assign judges who have recertified at the appropriate level 2nd assign judges who have tested and passed one part (optional judges)

3rd assign judges who have tested and not yet passed 4th assign judges who have not yet tested

o Judges may hold an "OPTIONAL only" rating. A judge does not have to acquire a Level 5 / 6 rating if she chooses to test at a Level 9.

o After entry level, a judge must hold a rating for 12 months before testing up to the next level.

o Continuing Professional Education (CPE) points are not required to test at entry levels (Level 5/ 6 and / or Level 7 / 8). (see chart below)

o A Level 5 / 6 judge does not need CPE's to test at Level 7/8; however, CPE's are required to be aSSigned. (see below)

Recommendation to accept Task's Force suggestions as amended. Motion M. Dykes Second P. Panichas PASSED

III. CONTINUING PROFESSIONAL EDUCATION (ACTIVE STATUS) PROCEDURES The following system was developed by Task Force Members, Marian Dykes and Catherine Batsche regarding Continuing Professional Education for USA Gymnastics Professional Judges.

"Judges' Accreditation" will be the new name applied to the certification process and the process will be a part of the USA Gymnastics Univ~rsity. The "Continuing Professional Education (CPE)" system wIll be implemented as listed below:

Highest Rating Total (PE hours Minimum # of Clinic Maximum # of CUNIC Held needed per CPE Hours required hours allowed to carry

Accreditation Year as part of the yearly forward to the next total Accreditation Year

Level 5/6 12 hours 6 hours 2 hours Level 7 / 8 12 hours 6 hours 2 hours Level 9 16 hours 8 hours 3 hours Level 10 20 hours 10 hours 4 hours National 20 hours 10 hours 4 hours Brevet 20 hours 10 hours 4 hours

o CPE's are required to test up and to be assigned. o Hours are actual time (clock hours involved in the activity) o Clinic CPE are those hours spent:

- At a State, Regional, or Nationally Organized Congress, Clinic, Course or Symposium that is open to all . Judging or coaching sessions will be designated as "approved for CPE".

- USA UniverSity will develop CPE Certificates to be issued at the conclusion of an approved session by the clinician or organizational personnel.

- Judges should keep their CPE Certificates with a copy of the Annual Report Form for documentation.

o A maximum number of CPE hours may be acquired for the following miscellaneous activities: 1. coaching (6 hrs), 2. in-gym with coaches and gymnasts (6 hrs) 3. volunteering (4 hr) 4. video or live practicing judging (approved by the SJD and/ or

USAG State Chair) (3 hrs) o Each State Judging Director is responsible to designate a USAG­

CPE Coordinator. o All. Annual CPE Record will be available on the web-site. o The AIUlual CPE Record is sent to the State USAG-CPE Coordinator

by June 30th of each year. o Each judge is responsible to keep accurate records of his/her CPE, including

documentation of attendance at the approved educational experiences. o The National Office will conduct audits each year that w ill require

judges who are randomly-selected to provide documentation of their CPE, as reported to the CPE Coordinator.

Recommendation to accept the Continuing Professional Education system as outlined. Motion: M. Dykes Second: A. Schweyer PASSED

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Both committees, chaired by Adrian Stoica (ROM) and Nellie Kim (BLR); have defined the judging principles based on two panels of judges (A and B), whose duties can be summarized as follows .

The Code for everyone! Jury A, made up of 2 judges, actually gives the real value of the routine. A gymnast starts with a zero. He or she will perform successive elements and the Jury will only retain the ten best, those that "pay" the most! These difficulties receive, according to their level, a certain "price".

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Conference call began at 8:05 a.m. Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita

I. ROLL CALL Members present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches rep. Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches rep. (Absent, at competition in europe) Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete rep. John Roethlisberger, Athlete rep.

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion to Approve Minutes: February 4, February 5 a.m. & February 5 p.m.

Motion: Bill Foster 2nd:Yoichi Passed: Unanimously

III. U.S. QUALIFIER DATE CHANGE The conflict with Pacific Rim Sports Summit, availability of hotel rooms in Colorado Springs, and availability of USOTC facilities has necessitated a change in the date of the men's 2005 U.S. Qualifier to the U.S. Championships.

Motion: To move the men's 2005 U.S. Qualifier to Saturday June 25, in Colorado Springs

Motion: Yoichi 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

IV. QUALIFICATION TO THE U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS Motion: The following senior gymnasts will qualify to the 2005 Visa Championships from the 2005 U.S. Qualifier taking place in Colorado Springs on June 25:

a) Top 7 All-Around gymnasts (not including members of the senior national team who compete in the all-around) from the final results.

b) The top 3 two-event, top 3 three-event, top 3 four-event, top 3 five-event gymnasts who finish among the top 10 all-around athletes (including pre-qualified National Team Member who compete in the all-around) using two-event, three- event, four-event or five-event totals for the final results of the competition.

c) An individual event specialist placing 1st, 2nd or 3rd on their apparatus according to the final competition results will also qualify to compete in the 2005 Visa Championships.

d) The men's progI'am committee reserves the right to invite any athlete on any event who scores a 9.5 or higher at the u.s. Qualifier to participate in the 2005 Visa Championships.

e) Vault rankings will be based on Competition ill rules (two vaults).

Motion: Jay Thornton 2nd: Miles Avery PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: The following junior gymnasts will qualify to participate in the 2005 Visa Championships from the 2005 J.O. National Championships & 2005 U.S. Qualifier: a) The top 12 age eligible all-around gynmasts from the final results of

the Level 10 (14-15) & Level 10 (16-18) divisions at the 2005 J.O. National Championships taking place in Houston, Texas.

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b) The top 6 age eligible all-arolUld gymnasts from the final results of the Level 10 14 - 15 & Level 10 16-18 divisions at the 2005 U.s. Qualifier.

Note: Athletes who turn 19 years of age anytime in 2005 are not eligible for the Junior Division at the US Championships.

Motion: Steve Butd1er 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanin10usly

V. BONUS FORQUALIFIER,U.S.CHAMPIONSHIPS& WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS FINAL SELECTION COMPETITION

The MPC discussed the approved USA Gymnastics bonus and any needed modilications for the Qualifier, the u.s. Championships and the World Team Selection Competition.

Motion: The following bonus will be used at the 2005 U.S. Qualifier, 2005 Visa Championships & the 2005 World Championships Team Selection Competition:

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Vault bonus: +0.1 for 9.9 FIG value vault with no large deduction and +0.2 for 10.0 FIG value vault with no large deduction.

Any gymnast that performs a 9.9 or 10.0 FIG value vault may perform a second vault. The highest vault score will be used in determining the all­around score.

The combined average of the two vaults will detemUne the final vault ranking. If either of the two vaults has a 9.9 or 10.0 FIG value, the gymnast may perform a second vault to attempt to improve his score on the 9.9 or 10.0 valued vault. However, the gymnast is limited to a maximum of three

vaults and may only repeat one of the two vaults performed.

Example: a gynmast decides to repeat his first 9.9 or 10.0 vault then he may not repeat his second vault regard less if it has a 9.9 or 10.0 start value. A fourth vault will not be allowed.

Prior to repeating a vault, the gymnast or coad1 must dearly designate to the judge that a vault being performed is an ALTERNATE vault that may replace the vault he just performed.

A gymnast may not perform two 9.9 and / or 10.0 vaults and then decide to repeat the fi rst of the two vaults performed. A gymnast may only repea t one vault and it must immediately follow the first attempt.

The highest score of the vaults performed will be counted toward his final all-arow1d score. This is a modification to the FIG rule that states that the first vault score will COW1t toward the all-around score.

Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

VII. 2005 VISA CHAMPIONSHIPS - QUALIFICATIONS TO THE 2ND DAY OF COMPETITION (ALL-AROUND FINALS)

Motion: The following athletes will qualify to compete on the second day of men's competition at the 2005 Visa Championships:

• The top 24 gymnasts, in rank order all around score using both the jlU1.ior all-around and senior preliminary session

• Four 2-event, four 3-event, four 4-event, and four 5-event gyrrmasts that place "vithin the top 10 all-around gymnasts on their respective number of events will advance to the All-Around Finals from the combination of the two preliminary sessions.

• Individual Event Specialists ranked in the top three from the combination of the two preliminary sessions will advance to the second day.

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• Athletes tied for the 24th position from the combination of the two preliminary sessions will compete in the All-Around Finals.

• Individual Event Specialist (from either session on the first day of competition) who score 9.5 or above will advance into the All-Around Finals competition to compete on that event.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster Motion: PASSED

VIII. 2005 WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES The draft 2005 World Championships document was reviewed, updated and approved with changes.

Motion: To approve the 2005 World Championships Selection Procedures with the modification.

Motion: Bill Foster 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

IX. '07 & '08 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS After lengthy discussion, the Men's Program Committee is in opposition to the proposed days of the Championships of 2007 & 2008. The men's program has expressed the desire to have a minimum of 4 weeks between the Championships, Trials and World or Olympic competitions. The Men's Program Committee would prefer to have Championships take place August 3 & 4 in 2007 and May 22 - 24 in 2008. It was agreed that these changes were critical to the success of the men's program in these years.

X. MOTION TO ADJOURN AT 1 0:00AM PACIFIC

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

2005 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FEBRUARY 4, 2005

Meeting began at 9:07am Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita.

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

II. APPROVAL OF MINUTES Motion: To approve the Men's Program Committee conference call minutes from January 24, 2005

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

III. 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed a number of different areas that we need to be aware of when selecting members onto the senior national team, different criteria and tools that the committee may want to consider using to help with the selection. It was decided to come back to this topic during Saturday morning's meeting after we had a chance to view Friday's competition.

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IV. MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEMBERSHIP It was decided that there would not be an addition of another voting member onto the Men's Program Committee due to the u.s. no longer having someone on the FIG Men's Technical Committee for the next quadrennium. Therefore, this position on the USAG Men's Program Committee will remain vacated leaving a total of 7 voting members.

V. 2005-08 STRATEGIC TRAINING PLAN, PURSUIT OF PERFECTION DOCUMENT & INTERNATIONAL PROCEDURES MANUAL Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed suggested changes that were discussed at a December 2004 Year-End Coaches meeting. The MPC provided input, asked that the documents be updated and could be given final approval on a conference call in the near future.

VI. FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE Ron Galimore addressed the Men's Program Committee and discussed different philosophies in selecting a U.s. candidate for the FIG Men's Technical Committee in 2008. The present and new required criteria that needs to be met in order to be eligible for the position was presented. George Beckstead will be asked to provide additional input during the Men's Program Committee meeting taking place on Saturday moming.

VII. SELECTION PROCEDURES DOCUMENT FOR 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM & FUNDING Ron Brant, Sr. National Team Coordinator, reviewed the updated document. This document will be approved on a future conference call.

VIII. 2005 INDIVIDUAL WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS A draft 2005 World Championships Team Selection document was discussed at length. The Men's Program Committee is in agreement that one all-around gymnast should be locked onto the team based on the final competition results of the 2005 Visa Championships. The selection committee for the 2005 World Championships will be comprised of the MPC chairman, an athlete representative, Men's Sr. National Team Coordinator, Men's Program Director, and an At-large coach who is selected from among coaches in the community who does not have an athlete vying for one of the positions on the World team. It was also agreed that a final selection competition will take place due to the length of time between the Visa Championships and the World Championships. The final selection procedures will be approved on a conference call in the near future.

IX. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 11:30am

Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

2005 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FEBRUARY 5, 2005

Meeting began at 10:05am Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita.

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

II. FIG MEN'S TECHNICAL COMMITTEE George Beckstead reviewed what he felt were important qualities the next u.s. candidate for the FIG Men's Technical Committee needs to possess in order to be elected and effective as a member of the Men's FIG Men's Teclmical Committee.

III. NATIONAL TEAM SKILLS CHALLENGE Ron Brant presented his ideas about the development of an event he calls the "Skills Challenge." This future event, among other things, is designed to inspire originality and new skill development in the U.s. The event is presently scheduled to debut in conjunction with the 2006 Winter Cup Challenge.

IV. 2005 SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION The Men's Program Committee had lengthy discussion concerning selection onto the senior national team based on performances thus far at the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. After reviewing the competition results from Friday's competition, the committee was unanimous about placing five gymnasts onto the team prior to tOnight's event finals .

Motion: To place gymnasts David Durante, Alexander Artemev, Guillermo Alvarez, Todd Thornton, and Sean Townsend onto the USAG Men's Sr. National Team until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

One more athlete will be selected into a funded position at the conclusion of the Individual Event Finals competition tonight. We will also confirm the participants for the 2005 American Cup at that time.

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V. MEMBER MISCONDUCT· 2004 OLYMPIC TEAM FINAL SELECTION CAMP The committee discussed the behavior of several individuals at the Olympic Team Final Selection Camp after the final two athletes w ere named onto the 2004 Olympic Team. It was agreed that the behavior was in violation of the USA Gymnastics Code of Conduct and a meeting was arranged with the individual(s) involved and the Men's Program Committee at 6:45 pm tonight.

Motion: To place the individual(s) on probation and to make participant(s) aware of the following sanctions for any future violations:

Future Violations of the Code of Conduct will result in a loss of financial support or participation in: 1. Coaches Support 2. Jr. & Sr. National Team Camps 3. Representation at International Events 4. Elite Clinician Program

In addition, the MPC will request that the President of USA Gymnastics review the case and consider suspension of the individual(s) USA Gymnastics membership.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

VI. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 12:15pm

Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Yoichi Tomita PASSED: Unanimously

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE MEETING MINUTES

2005 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE, LAS VEGAS, NEVADA FEBRUARY 5, 2005

Meeting began at 9:45pm Pacific by Chair Yoichi Tomita.

I. ROLL CALL Members Present: Yoichi Tomita, MPC Chair & Vice Chair for Men Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. (absent)

Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. SR. NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION & AMERICAN CUP NOMINATIONS

Motion: To place Jonathan Horton onto the 2005 USAG Men's Sr. National Team until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: To place the following athletes onto the Men's Sr. National Team in unranked and unfunded positions until the 2005 Visa U.S. Championships: Eric LaMorte, David Sender, and Justin Spring. Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

Motion: To nominate the following gymnasts for the 2005 American Cup, pending approval from the USAG President: Alexander Artemey, Jason Gatson, Eric LaMorte, David Sender, Justin Spring, and Sean Townsend.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

III. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 9:55pm

Motion: Kurt Golder 2nd: Bill Foster PASSED: Unanimously

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MEN.S JO NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS QUALIFYING SCORES AND PROCEDURES MAY 5-8, 2005 • HOUSTON, TEXAS

Athletes may qualify into the 2005 Junior Olympic National Championships through anyone of the following three methods:

• Achieve the National Qualifying Score at the Regional Championships

• Rank within the top 216 athletes (nationally) in their respective Level and Age Division using all-around scores from all nine of the Regional Championships results

• Approved Petitions

National Qualifying Score

Level 10 (16-18) Level 10 (14-15) Level 9 (12-13)

43.50 All-around 42.00 All-around 45.00 All-around

Additional Athletes

At the conclusion of the Regional Championships competitions taking place April 8-10; the USA Gymnastics National Office will review the

number of qualified athletes to the National Championships. At that point, it will be determined whether any Level and Age Division will have its Qualifying Score adjusted in order to qualify the optimum number of athletes (216 per Division) to the J.O. National Championships. Within 48 hour after of the conclusion of all Regional Championships, USA Gymnastics will post on its web page any revised qualifying scores as well as the names of all additional athletes who have qualified to the Championships. Additional information concerning the procedure for submitting entry forms for any additionally qualified athletes to the JO National Championships will also appear on the web site at that time.

Injury Petitions Please refer to the Men's Program Rules and Policies concerning the required procedures for submitting an injury petition. Go to this link on the USA Gymnastics website for information on Petitions.

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Olympic Team and the rising stars of the US. program as they slake their

claim as th ce? best gymnast in America,

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Pro-Member with Expired or New Safely Certification ............ $ 65.00 Instructor Member ................................................................ $ 65.00 Non-Member or Associate Member ........................................ $ 115.00 , You must have your USA Gymnastics number or date applied for

on the registration form in order to qualify for the discount.

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

Mail registration form and payment to: USA Gymnastics Member Services Pan American Plaza, Suite 300

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201 S.(apitol Ave., Indianapolis, IN 46225 or Fax to 317·692·5212