INSIDE THIS ISSUE

an official publication of USA Gymnastics

PUBLISHER

Robert V. Colorossi

EDITOR

luan Peszek

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

lian Cottrell

USA GYMNASTICS EXECUTIVE COMMlnEE

CHAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob ColorOlsi; VICE CHAIR WOMEN: Joan Moore Gnol; VICE CHAIR MEN: lim Oogge"; VICE CHAIR RHYTHMIC: Wendy Hilliard; YICE CHAIR TRAMPOLINE: Paul Parillo; SECRETARY: Mark Graham; FIG EXECUTIVE COMMlmE: Joy Ashmore, Ron Froehlich. FIG WOMEN'S TECHNICAL COMMlmE: Jackie Re; FIG MEN 'S TECHNICAL COMMImE: George Beckslead; FIG RHYTHMIC TECHNICAL COMMlmE: Andrea Schmid; AT LARGE MEMBERS: Peler Vidmar, Susan True; ATH LETE OIREaORS: Chari Knighl·Hunler, Chris Woller, Yonesso Vander Pluym, Karl Heger; USOC ATHLETE DIREaOR: Mirnelle Dusserre-Forrell.

USA GYMNASTICS BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CHAIR: Sandy Knopp; PRESIDENT: Bob Colorossi; PRESIDENT EMERITUS: Mike Donohue; AMATEUR ATHlETIC UNION: Mike Sionner; AMERICAN SOKOL ORGANIZATION: Jerry Milan; AMERICAN TURNERS: BeHy Hepner; COlliGE GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATIDN·MEN: Doug Von Everen; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF COlliGIATE COACHES-WOMEN: Gail Davis; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION FOR GIRLS AND WOMEN IN SPORT: Marilyn Sirawbridge; NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF WOMEN'S GYMNASTICS JUDGES: Yvonne Hodge; NATIONAL COLLEGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATlON·MEN: Roy Johnson; NATIONAL FEDERATION OF STATE HIGH SCHOOL ASSOCIATIONS: Susan True; NATIONAL GYMNASTICS JUDGES ASSOCIATl ON·MEN: Bulch Zunich; NATIO NAL HIGH SCH OOL GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: John Brinkworth; U.S. ASSOCIATI ON OF INDEPENDENT GYMNASTICS CLUBS: Lance Crowley; U.S. ElITE COACHES ASSOCIATlON ·MEN: Fred Turol/; US. ElITE COACHES ASSOCIATION·WOMEN: Gory Anderson, Roe Kreutzer, US. MEN'S GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Marc Yancey; U.S. RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS COACHES ASSOCIATION: Suzie DiTullio; YOUNG MEN'S CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION OF THE USA: Jeanine Milinouo; NATIONAL COlliGIATE ATHLETIC ASSOCIATIOII·WOMEN: Marie Robbins; NATIONAL MEMBERSHIP OIREaORS MEN: Roy Guro, Jim Holt; RHYTHMIC: Tomaro Gerlock, Alia SVirsky; WOMEN: Undo Chendnski, David Holcomb; TRAMPOLINE: Marsha Weiss, lim Schlosser; ATHLETE DIREaORS: Chris Woller, choir, Vanessa Vander Pluym, vice rnoir and secrelory; Michelle Dusserre- Farrell, USOC Alhlele Rep.; Joir Lynch, Mihoi Bogiu, Brooke Bushnell, Chari Knighl Hunler, Amanda Borden, Larissa Fonloine, Karl Heger, Chrislie Hayes; ASSO CIATE DIRECTORS: JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTERS, Lori Kolz; SPECIAL OLYM PICS, Kale Fober-Hickie; U.S. COMPETITIVE AEROB ICS FEDERATION, Howard Schwartz; U.S. SPORTS ACROBATICS FEDERATION, Bonnie Davidson.

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FEATURES

Vault Run Speeds: 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships .. .... .... .... .. .. .. ...... 5

Does Gymnastics Enhance Reading? yes! .................................................... .. .. ... ... .. .. ..... . 8

Effective Teaching through High Expectation & Class Management .... .... ... ............. ..... ... 12

National Gymnastics Day .. .. .. ...... .. .. .. ... ............ .. ... ... .......... ... ................. ... .. .. ..... .. ..... 18

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DEPARTMENTS PROGRAM UPDATE

President's Message .. ............ ... ... .. ... ...... . 4 USA Gymnastics National Congress

Member Services Update ...................... I 6 2000 and U.S. Olympic Team Trials ...... 21

Spotlight .. .... ..... ............ ................. .. .... I 7 Hall of Fame ........................ .. .... .. ....... . 29

What's New ..... ..... .................... ..... ..... 30 Rhythmic Program Update .... .. .. ... .... ..... 32

KAT 1999 Yea r in Review ... .. .. ....... ...... 34 Men's Coaches Workshop .... .... ..... ... .. .. 36

Classifieds ............ .. .... .. .. .. .. ....... ... .... .. 46 Men's Program Update ...... .... .. ............ 37

Event Schedule ........................... ....... .. 47 Women's New Elements .............. .. ...... 42

Safety Certification Schedule ................ 48 Women's Program Update ..... .......... .... . 45

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• considered at the May Board of Directors meeting . Most leading national my now many of you have seen the proposed by-laws changes that will be

• organizations conduct a periodic review of their structure to ensure that it is structured to best support the goals and objectives of the corporation.

The by-laws committee initiated this process well over a year ago with a blank sheet of paper, asking the question, "If we were going to create USA Gymnastics today­what would it look like?" This group recognized that many USA Gymnastics constituencies were under represented or had no representation at all.

As I write this letter the proposed structure has not been finalized. The bylaws committee has recently completed open forum sessions with the board of di rectors, listening to comments and questions. The current proposal is on the web-site and was printed in last months Technique magazine. We have also set up a special chat area on the EPI section of the web-site.

I encourage everyone to take the time to read the proposal. This document will govern your representation to the board of directors in all probability for many years to come. Please feel free to contact me or any member of USA Gymnastics' staff, the bylaws committee, the executive committee or the board of directors with questions.

USA Gymnastics recently announced a new initiative to assist in achieving one of our core objectives: GROWTH . This initiative is an extension of the Aussie Haircare sponsorship. Aussie will conduct a national promotion for free trial gymnastics lessons at participating clubs. The Aussie Haircare Free Gymnastics Lesson Program begins July 1, and will continue through November 1, 2000. The promotion is timed around the re-enrollment period for gymnastics schools of summer and early fall.

The primary marketing component of this program is a national FSI drop. FSI stands for free standing insert, which is what you see in your Sunday newspaper every week. On July 9th the FSI will reach 50 million homes. This is a great opportunity for all of the clubs to increase their enrollment, as well as the number of children participating in gymnastics. Aussie Haircare will arrange a visit from an Olympian for the club that gives away the most free-trial lessons.

The Olympic year presents countless opportunities for our sport. I wish each and everyone of you the very best as you prepare to maximize your experience this year .•

Robert V. CoLarossi USA Gymnastics President

Product display booth at World Team Trials presented by Aussie Haircare.

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1999 JO~N ~ANCOCK U.S. GYMNASTICS C~AMPIONS~IPS

By Wm A. Sands, Ph.D. Director of Research and Development USA Gymnastics

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he gymnastics vault run has been

studied by several investigators

(4, 9, 10). Sands and Cheetham

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and noted a high relationship

between peak run speed and vault score in a

variety of vaults. Sands and McNeal studied

men's vault runs using infrared interval timers

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maximum speed and score (10).

Mechanics of the vault indicate that a high speed run is advantageous to vaulting in that a gymnast needs sufficient momentum to direct into a high and long post flight. Takei, in particular, has done considerable analysis of vaulting for both men and women with extensive models of vault performance (11-16). In spite of training emphasis on maximizing run-up speed, gymnasts probably do not require an absolute

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maximum running speed. More importantly, the gymnast should strive to attain the highest speed that the athlete can control (7). Maximum running speed is fu rther constrained by the short run-up distance allowed in competition. Henry and Trafton (1) showed, as early as the 1950s that a sprinter could reach only approximately 95% of maximum speed within

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approximately 20 meters. Observation of vault runs quickly show that gymnasts run poorly and do not appear to devote much attention to running technique (3, 5, 8). However, the basic question of how much one might improve vaulting by running faster remains largely unanswered.

In order to study the maximum vault run speeds of top American female gymnasts, run-ups were recorded during the 1999 John Hancock U.s. Gymnastics Championships in Sacramento, Calif. Because of the constraints of a live event, spectators, television, and so forth, radar was chosen to study the vault run-ups during training and warm ups using a radar gun (Radar Sales, Inc.). The radar gun was capable of recording the movement of an object in 0.1 mile per hour (0.045 m/ s) increments with a sampling rate 20 Hz (20 samples/ s). The radar gun allowed data collection to occur while standing at the start of the vault run way and recording vault run-up speeds without interacting with the gymnast. Because the training and warm ups of the gymnasts were not under my control, I could not dictate the number of trials nor the type of vault performed by the gymnasts, although each was recorded. Multiple trials of the same vault were then averaged. Because of the nature of the competition rules, two different vaults were required for each athlete.

Results The performances of the athletes could be divided into the following categories:

(a) Junior

(b) Senior

(c) forward/handspring-type vault

(d) Yurchenko-type vault

(e) Tsukahara-type vault

The descriptive statistics of these vaults are shown in Table 1.

TABLE 1 Descriptive Stotistics Speeds (m/s)

Variable Mean SD Min Max n

All AthletesLAIl Vaults Hondspring·Type 7.28 0.39 6.48 7.91 23 Yurchenko·Type 7.21 0.40 5.99 7.75 67 Tsukohoro-Type 7.36 0.34 6.48 7.87 9

Senior Athletes Hondspring-Type 7.64 0.22 7.33 7.91 7 Yurchenko-Type 7.36 0.35 5.99 7.75 43 Tsukohoro-Type 7.51 0.51 6.48 7.87 6

Junior Athletes Hondspring·Type 7.18 0.36 6.48 7.73 23 Yurchenko-Type 6.93 0.34 6.30 7.47 24 Tsukohoro-Type 7.19 0.23 7.05 7.53 4

Table 2 shows the comparison of all vault run speeds between Juniors and Seniors. Note that the results showed Seniors were significantly faster than Juniors (t(105) = 5.9, P < .001).

TABLE 2 Junior vs Senior (Speeds m/s)

Variable Mean SD n

Senior Vaults Junior Vaults

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The correlations between score and maximum vault run speed are shown in Table 3. Data are presented for Junior gymnasts only due to loss of Senior vault scores for each vault. Correlations were calculated on the subsets of first and second vaults with no correlation reaching statistical significance (all p>.05). First and second Junior vault scores were combined for the analysis shown in Table 3.

TABLE 3 Vault Speed vs Voult Type (Juniors)

Variable r Si nificance

All Vaults with Scores (n=51) .102 .48 Handspring-Type with Scores (n=23) .258 .23 Yurchenko-Type with Scores (n=24) .127 .55

Discussion The present analysis indicates that maximum vault run speed is not significantly related to score. However, this conclusion should not be generalized to all vaulting performances. The small population used for this analysis consisted of only Junior gymnasts at the 1999 John Hancock U.S. Gymnastics Championships-surely a very select and relatively homogeneous group. If a similar analysis was performed using these elite athletes and perhaps a number of Junior Olympic athletes, the resulting analysis would probably show a higher relationship between speed and score as younger, smaller, and slower athletes would likely score lower than their Junior Elite counterparts. Takei (13) found a Significant correlation (r=.74) in a study of the handspring compulsory vaults of female gymnasts at the Pan American Garnes between take off velocity and score. Note that the take off velocity from the board may differ significantly from the maximum run-up velocity. For example, analysis of two female gymnasts from the 1984 Olympic Games showed that horizontal component board touchdown velocity of the gymnasts following a round off entry was 5.1 to 5.5 m / s and the board take off horizontal velocity decreased further to 3.1 to 3.6 m / s (6). Clearly, the round off prior to board contact VIm result in considerable slowing of the gymnast's overall run·up speed. The reduction in horizontal component velocity during the hurdle and take off has been demonstrated (6). Nelson et. aI, found the average horizontal component velocity of gymnasts at the 1984 Olympics at board contact was 6.5 ml s. A study by Sands and Cheetham (9) found the average run-up velocity of female gymnasts was 7.25 m /s on a variety of vaults. Sands and

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The results of this analysis show that promising areas for vault score improvement among these gymnasts are more likely to lie with aspects of vault performance other than the maximum run-up speed. Scores are not calculated from run-up speeds directly, rather from the result of the gymnast's entire effort. Moreover, aspects of form, landings, and so forth are not highly dependent on maximum speed, while the score is highly dependent on these performance characteristics. Future research should include observations of the magnitude of speed decline from the peak of the run to the board contact and take off. Individual gymnasts in particular may benefit from such analysis .•

Sponsored by: U.S. Elite Coaches Association for Women's Gymnastics, and USA Gymnastics.

References 1. HENRY, F. M., AND 1. R. TRAFTON. The velocity curve

of sprint running. Res. Quar. 22(4): 409-422, 1951.

2. KRUG, J., K. KNOLL, T. KOTHE, AND HD. ZOCHER. Running approach velocity and energy transformation in difficult vaults in gymnastics. In: ISBS '98 XVI International symposium Oil biomechanics in sports, edited by H. J. Riehle, and Vieten, M. M. Konstanz, Germany: UVK - Universitatsverlag, Vol. I, 1998, p . 160-163.

3. MANN, R. Biomechanical analysis of the elite sprinter and hurdler. In: The elite athlete, edited by N. K. Butts, Gushiken, T. T., and Zarins, B. Jamaica, NY: Spectrum, 1985, p. 43-80.

4. MEEUWSEN, H., AND R. A. MAGILL. The role of vision in gait control during gymnastics vaulting. In: Diagnostics, treatment and analysis of SJ)11111astic talel1t, edited by T. B. Hoshizaki, Salmela, J. H., and Petiot, B. Montreal, Canada: Sport Psyche Editions, 1987, p. 137-155.

5. MERO, A., P. V. KOMI, AND R. J. GREGOR. Biomechanics of sprint running. Sports Med. 13(6): 376-392, 1992.

6. NELSON, R. c., T. S. GROSS, AND G. M. STREET. Vaults performed by female Olympic gymnasts: a biomechanical profile. IIS.B. 1(2): 111-121, 1985.

7. SANDS, B. Coaching women's SJ)ml1astics. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics, 1984.

8. SANDS, B., AND J. R. MCNEAL. Body size and sprinting characteristics of 1998 National TOP's athletes. Technique 19(5): 34-35, 1999.

9. SANDS, W. A., AND P. J. CHEETHAM. Velocity of the vault run: Junior elite female gymnasts. Techl1ique 6: 10-14, 1986.

10. SANDS, W. A., AND J. R. MCNEAL. The relationship of vault run speeds and flight duration to score. Technique 15(5): 8-10, 1995.

11. TAKEI, Y. Techniques used in performing the handspring and salto forward tucked in gymnastic vaulting. IIS.B. 4(3): 260-281, 1988.

12. TAKEI, Y. Techniques used by elite male gymnasts performing a handspring vault at the 1987 Pan American Games. IIS.B. 5(1): 1-25, 1989.

13. TAKEI, Y. Techniques used by elite women gymnasts performing the handspring vault at the 1987 Pan American Games. IIS.B. 6(1): 29-55, 1990.

14. TAKEI, Y. A comparison of techniques used in performing the men's compulsory gymnastic vault at 1988 Olympics. I.].S.B. 7(1): 54-75, 1991.

15. TAKE!, Y., E. P. BLUCKER, J. H. DUNN, S. A. MYERS, AND V. L. FORTNEY. A three-dimensional analysis of the men's compulsory vault performed at the 1992 Olympic Games.]. Appl. Bioll1. 12(2): 237-257, 1996.

16. TAKEr, Y., AND E. J. KIM. Techniques used in performing the handspring and saIto forward tucked vault at the 1988 Olympic games. IIS.B. 6(2): 111-138, 1990.

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Does Gymnastics Enhance

EA D ING?

By Ralph R. Barrett

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As a gymnastics professional, you probably have taken for granted the

exceptional achievements your students experience in school. More

than likely, as most of us have done, you realized that your gymnasts

success in school is a result of their dedication, time management skills,

organizational abilities, and other attributes which they have likely acquired

through regular participation in your gymnastics program. No doubt, this is true.

However, has it ever occurred to you that there is another factor, perhaps far

greater in its influence, which predisposes your gymnasts to success in school,

particularly in their ability to read effectively? As a professional educator with over

20 years experience in public schools, as well as the former owner of Brown's

Gymnastics Osceola in Kissimmee, Florida, my recent research is continuing to

validate the direct result that gymnastics-type instruction has in developing

neurological pathways in students. This enables them to be more successful in

school than pupils not involved in sensory motor developmental activities

comparable to those you offer.

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Background Information Brain research over the past 50 years, particularly during the last 10 years, has demonstrated a direct mind-body connection. Of particular interest is the research by Dr. James Fadigan, who holds a dual doctorate in neuroscience and psychology. Especially noteworthy to those in the gymnastics community is the fact that Dr. Fadigan was a world class trampolinist in his day. During his numerous years of research, he has worked with stroke victims who have lost function of one of the hemispheres of their brain yet have reached 75-80% recovery in as little as one year's time. Fadigan has spent an immeasurable amount of time reviewing the research of such educational, neuroscience, and psychology gurus as Pia get, Gardner, Guilford, Gagne, and Bruner. In a nutshell, Fadigan's research revealed that the brain develops its ability to process information as such:

1. From conception to two years, various sensory motor skills are developed;

2. Thereafter, 26 identifiable cognitive skills (or multiple intelligences) are acquired; and,

3. After further enhancement of these two areas, content assimilation occurs.

The most interesting manifestation regarding this process is that most public and private schools teach exclusively at the third level. Furthermore, when students in schools exhibit problems with assimilating content, remediation is given in the form of additional content: generally either one-on-one tutoring or small group instruction. Thus, America's public education system does not adequately address the need to get to the root of the children's problems by providing sensory motor training. Albeit, millions of dollars are spent annually for occupation therapists, physical therapists, and other specialists who work sporadically with exceptional education students exhibiting underdeveloped sensory motor skills. Dr. Fadigan has developed and markets a highly successful program to address development of both sensory motor and cognitive skills. As a physical education instructor with limited funds, minimal facilities, and an exceedingly high student to teacher ratio, I utilized my vast gymnastics coaching experiences, as well as my public education teaching experiences, to develop a SMILE Lab (Sensory Motor Intensive Learning Environment) to enhance the sensory motor skills of the students at our school. The results have been excellent!

SMILE Lab Development and Implementation When you started your gymnastics business, very likely you ran into financial challenges. As a physical education teacher,

in order to develop new and innovative programs, monetary constraints are likewise a major obstacle. In order to purchase necessary materials to begin implementation of the SMILE Lab, I was fortunate enough to write two $500 grant proposals which were funded by the Osceola Education Foundation, as well as being granted an additional $1,000 from the Ross E. Jeffries Parent-Teacher Organization. Activity mats which help children develop such skills as cross laterality, visual acuity, and both dynamiC and static balance were purchased. Over the past two years, the lab has been tweaked so that presently we can facilitate anywhere from one to 36 students at any given time.

The lab consists of a series of stations, each of which works on one or more motor skills. Students ranging in age from 3 to 18 have effectively used the lab. The concept is similar to many pre-school gymnastics programs across America, which emphasize movement, movement, movement. Safety is of utmost importance, as balance activities are done on either the floor or balance beams which are only a couple inches off the ground. Students receive training and guidance on the expected movement activity at each station. Nevertheless, as students master each station, they are encouraged to engage in "higher order activities." For example, in lieu of merely walking forward touching heel-to-toe on the balance beam, students walk backwards touching toe-to-heel with each step. Furthermore, with each step, students recite this simple poem as they perform the related movement: "Heel to toe, nice and slow; bend my knee and count to three; one, two, three." Even pre-schoolers can quickly master both this poem and its accompanying movements. For more specific information on the stations of the SMILE Lab, contact Ralph Barrett via Internet at Rbarrett13@aol.com.

Validating Results In the two years the SMILE Lab has been operating, numerous positive results are revealing a direct correlation between gymnastics related movement activities and enhanced reading scores. The initial research involved kindergarten and first grade classes from Ross E. Jeffries Elementary and another elementary school in St. Cloud, Florida. Students from Jeffries visited the SMILE Lab twice weekly for 12 weeks, while the students from the other school were not involved in special sensory motor activities. The research served as the main component of a doctoral dissertation, with positive results being generated by the Jeffries students. The Gates-McGinite Reading-Readiness Test was given prior to the beginning of the research project and after the project concluded. The test generated "statistically significant" increases in the reading­readiness levels of the students who regularly visited the sensory motor lab.

During the 1998/99 school year, we continued to monitor the progress of this particular group of students at Jeffries Elementary. When administered the SAT for reading and math, the group demonstrated higher average test scores than their classmates who did not regularly visit the SMILE Lab.

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Graph I displays these results, as the first two columns show the average Normal Curve Equivalency (NCI) scores for the kindergarten students who were now first graders. For both reading and math, this group scored nearly 10% higher than

comparable first graders from the school. Columns five and six reveal the average NCE for a selected group of "at-risk" students who regularly visited the SMILE Lab during the last semester of the 1998/ 99 school year, as opposed to columns seven and eight, which indicate the average NCE of comparable at-risk students who did not participate in special

sensory motor activities. The last two columns on the right side of the graph disclose the test results of at-risk students who attended the school's

Barrett's research, as well as over SO years of related studies, serves as the impetus to begin promoting gymnastics, especially at the pre-school level, as a proven means to enhance students reading scores.

annex in a rural setting, nearly 30 miles to the closest town.

Perhaps the most dramatic results were revealed by Graph 1. This represents second grade students from the school who participated in the school's federally funded Title I lab. The initial two columns on the left show the average increase in Grade Level Equivalency on both a control group (which did not attend the SMILE Lab anytime during the research period) and an experimental group (which attended the sensory motor lab during the last porPion of the research period). While the control group remained relatively static in their average GLE scores, the group attending both the Title lab and the SMILE Lab showed remarkable increases, jumping from the mid-twenties to an over 40 percent increase. This represents "accelerated" learning; i.e., improving at a rate of nearly two years during only a one year span.

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Combined averages reading and math scores far all first grade students in the study.

AI-risk first grade students who attended SMILE Lab.

At-risk sludents not attending SMILE Lab.

Columns 9 & 10: Students attending school's "annex." Located nearly 30 miles from the school, the annex serves predaminately low income studenls whase parents wark an ranches or are migrant workers. No SMILE Lab was available 10 these students.

from September until December, 1999. For the school, the best results were generated by second graders, and within the second grade the best results were generated by those students who had participated in the doctoral dissertation research one and one-half years previously.

Practical Application Barrett's research, as well as over 50 years of related studies, serves as the impetus to begin promoting gymnastics, especially at the pre­school level, as a proven means to enhance students reading scores (Not to mention the increase in self-confidence, muscular development, listening skills, and all the other characteristics attributed to successful pre-school, recreational, and competitive gymnastics programs). Indeed, Barrett was recently presented with the prestigious "Special Judges Award" from the Walt Disney Teacherrific Awards judging committee. SMILE Labs are now being duplicated in school districts throughout Central Florida. The lab can easily be implemented into a pre-school gymnas tics program .

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Column 1: Combined average reading and malh increases in Grade Level Equivalency (GLE) from Oclober 1, 1998 Ihrough January 1, 1999 of al·risk second graders, as delermined by campuler generaled resulls eslablished while allending Ihe school's federally funded Title I Lab.

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What About Your Gymnastst If possible, please take a little time to survey your current and former students to see how well they perform in school. If you send the results to Barrett via the Internet at Rbarrett13@aol.com, you w ill receive a copy of the compiled results. In addition to the positive impact gymnastics has on the physical development of children, as we continue to document the direct impact gymnastics has on learning, every gym owner will have another formidable marketing tool to promote the great sport to which you are committed. And isn't it always nice to have more students in your gym?

About The Author Ralph Barrett has spent over 20 years teaching in public schools. Additionally, Barrett has over 20 years gymnastics coaching experience. With a master's degree in educational leadership, Barrett has been recognized for his ability to toke educational theory and put it into practice. His SM ILE Lab (Sensory Motor Intensive Learning Environment) was recently awarded the Walt Disney Teacheriffic Special Judges Award. The Lab is generating positive results in the areas of increased reading levels and math test scores of participants. The SMILE Lab incorporates best practices of gymnastics instructors.

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Effective Teaching through High Expectation

e2 lass Management

By Lisa M. Curry

I n order to be an outstanding preschool/recreational coach, you need to see

yourself as more than just a coach who simply teaches forward rolls,

cartwheels, and handstands. You need to identify yourself as a professional

educator. A teacher of discovery, life skills, and excellence along with all the

wonderful physical fitness concepts we refer to as movement education. Children

in today's society need teachers; effective teachers who are committed to student

growth in all areas. Two important aspects of effective teaching are having high

expectations and excellent classroom management skills.

"Each child is living the only life

he has - the only one he will ever

have. The least we can do is not

diminish it."

- Bill Page

High Expectations An effective teacher always has high expectations for students. High expectations can also be called positive expectations. High expectations are not the same thing as high standards. Standards are levels of achievement. Positive expectations means that a teacher believes in every student and that all students can learn on their own individual levels. Research shows that a teacher's expectations seem to be linked with a student's self-concept and achievement. Therefore, it is essential that teachers ensure successful student experiences and reach high standards by exhibiting, with words and actions, high expectations.

Classroom Management An effective teacher is an excellent classroom manager. Classroom management is the methods we use to empower students as they develop responsibility, build character, and master skills. Why should you have a management system? For the safe ty of all students, to set limits, and

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encourage learning. Classroom management is not discipline, it is much more. Classroom management is having a well-organized environment, an instructor who is well prepared, a discipline plan with rules, reasonable consequences / rewards, and students who follow consistent class procedures.

First, the teacher needs to post rules along with consequences and rewards so that the students know from day one what is expected of them. The instructor also needs to specifically explain

RULES

I. Listen to your teacher and follow di rections

2. Stay with your class

3. Keep your hands. feet. all objects to yourself

4. On ly one person on the trampoline at a time

5. Land on your feet or seat in the pit

to parents and students what each rule means and review them frequently to ensure understanding. This is especially important in a gymnastics facility where safety is an enormous concern!

A rule should be clear and specific, stated positively, and related to a behavior. If you have more than five rules, that is too many. Please remember that good consequences are also clear, specific, and logical, not a punishment. The best rules are simple!

CONSEQUENCES REWARDS

Reminder Fun class!

Redo behavior correctly Smile with teacher's help

Miss a turn High five

Sit beside teacher for a Praise few minutes

Talk to parents (safety) "Happy" note

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EFFECTIVE TEACHING THROUGH HIGH EXPECTATION & CLASS MANAGEMENT (continued from page 13)

Second, effective teachers make sure to follow through with the discipline plan. Be calm, be fair, and be consistent. Use proximity, make direct eye contact, do not embarrass the student, and give immediate attention to consequences when rules are broken. It is crucial that a child knows the teacher finds his / her behavior unacceptable, not him / her as a person. Positive feedback and rewards should be given continuously.

Once the discipline plan is in place the most important part of the classroom management plan, class procedures, should be implemented. Consistent class procedures should be taught for every task. The ability to teach procedures determines a teacher's effectiveness. Children do not know class procedures; they must be taught and practiced until they become a habit. Procedures are the backbone of a smooth-running class. The students always know what to do at the beginning of every class, what the attention signal is, proper use of equipment, how to move about the gym, and what to do at the end of class. These behaviors must be modeled, rehearsed, and reinforced. This does take time, but it is time well spent. The instructor who uses class procedures has a class that is free of confusion and wasted time.

For example, this procedure can be taught as the attention signal.

GIVE ME FIVE The teacher holds up one hand and says, "Give Me Five!" As the teacher counts to 5 aloud the students go through each of the five steps.

1. Stop 2. Look at the teacher 3. Be still 4. Listen

5. Follow instructions

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a gymnast, as you

encourage the contortions

and gyrations of thoughts

and the flexing and

strengthening of ideas.

Many children diagnosed with ADD and ADHD thrive in an environment of routines and procedures. When students know how the class is structured they actually feel more secure and comfortable because they always know what is going to happen.

Hopefully these ideas about high expectations and classroom management will give you some useful knowledge and inspire you a little. The truth is, being a professional educator is not easy. It takes extra work and a lot of effort. Teaching is more than doing activities, covering lesson plans, and teaching skills. Teaching is an ART; an artform that is more rewarding than you can ever possibly imagine, not only to you, but also to the children whose lives you are certain to impact. •

References and Additional Reading Williamson, Bonnie (1998). Teacher's Guidebook, Second Edition. Sacramento, CA: Dynamic Teaching Company.

Wong, Harry K. and Wong, Rosemary T. (1998). How to be an Effective Teacher, The First Days of School. New York: Harry K. Wong Publications.

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NATIONAL CONGRESS UPDATE

CD Reserve your place at the very special Hall of Fame Dinner now! Congress attendees may purchase tickets at the discounted price of $75.00. This event will be open to the public beginning in May. Tickets will go on sale for $125.00 per person. Tables may be purchased in the Platinum Preferred Package for $1,000.00. (table of 10)

o Congress hotels are selling out fast. There are still rooms available at the Sheraton and the Copley Plaza. Make your room reservations today!

® Member Clubs: Send in your Congress registration today. Don't miss out on the group discount.

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IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR ALL

Meet Sanction Approvals for 2000-2001 are on hold until May/June

2000-2001 SANCTION PROCEDURES

We can not issue sanctions for the 2000-01 season at this time. The forms, fees, time-lines and insurance coverage are being reviewed and revised. This is being worked on now and approval for changes should be finalized by May 30, if not sooner. We are implementing the ability to request a sanction on-line beginning with the new season in August. This is great news! However, blanket sanctions will no longer be available for the new 2000-01 season.

FOREIGN SANCTIONS

We have recently received changes in the FIG Statues and Regulations effective immediately.­These FIG rules will have a great effect on our issuance of sanctions with foreign athletes and coaches in attendance. We are reviewing all procedures. Please note that there will be time line and sanction fee changes. There will also be additional fees that may have to be paid to FIG. Foreign Sanction requests for the new upcoming season will not be approved until we have all of the necessary information and legal approvals in order. We are working on this now, and will keep you posted.

FOREIGN ATHLETES

We will also have updates in the near future regarding the FIG rules and regulations concerning foreign athletes competing in the USA as a permanent club member or as a one-time trip exchange athlete. All of this information will be most important. We are working on getting this information out to our members as soon as all decisions are finalized.

MEMBERSHIP FORMS AND FEES FOR 2000-2001

Forms are being redesigned now and we plan to have these in the mail to the clubs by the end of May. A maximum of a $5.00 increase will take place in some membership categories. An announcement of exact fees will be announced soon.

New software is being developed for USA Gymnastics. One of the terrific benefits of this program is that people will be able to register on-line for Professional and Athlete memberships, as well as apply for domestic sanctions and pre-register for safety courses. The fees for registering on-line will be at the discounted rate of the 1999-2000 season.

Watch for news on this in all future publications. We are planning a demonstration of this at Congress . •

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GARYANDERSON Gary Anderson of the MarVaTeens in Rockville, Maryland, was honored at this year's Capital Cup after 24 years of coaching, 20 years of ownership of the club, and creating the Capital Cup format which is now used at competitions all across the country. "1 sold the MarVaTeens gym in September, 1998, and this year's Capital Cup was the conclusion of the 18-month consulting and transition agreement I had with the new owner, Mike DiLeo. This was the last meet that I officially "coached."

The MarVaTeen Parents Association presented Anderson with a plaque at the Capital Cup event. The plaque was inscribed "In Appreciation to Gary Anderson, Mr. MVT, for the success of the Nation's Capital Cup over the past 23 years and setting the standard by which all gymnastics meets are measured."

The Capital Cup started in 1976 with six teams and six gymnasts per team. The Capital Cup is historically known for its sensational competition and ability to move meets along

quickly. It has been a 'stepping stone' for some of the Nation's most heralded elite gymnasts including: Marcia Frederick, Leslie Russo, Amy Koopman, Christa Canary, Linda Kardos, Mary Lou Retton, Brandy Johnson, Betty Okino and Dominique Dawes, to name a few!

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we'd like to share some sue C E S S STO R IE S from 1999. We hope these stories

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BIG G E R success this time around.

By Luan Peszek

Bobbi Montanari-Fahrnback and Kelly Coursin of Universal Gymnast in Columbus, Ohio, did a great job organizing National Gymnastics Day in their community last summer. Coursin organized an exhibition at Worthington Mall. She contacted the Marketing Director at the mall, set up a meeting and put the plans into action. The Ohio State Men's and Women's Teams, along with former national team member Drew Durbin, performed during the day. With the help of Spieth Anderson, who loaned them equipment to use, they set up a spring floor strip,

" competition beam and preschool equipment for the demonstration. "We have a close working relationship with a guy at Spieth so we called our contact and he agreed to let us use the equipment for such a great cause," said Coursin.

The day included exhibitions from class gymnasts, martial arts, hot shots, compulsory and optional level team gymnasts, and Ohio State gymnasts, who set up a pommel horse and performed for the crowd. Exhibitions ran consecutively throughout the day from 10:00-2:00. Tables were set up for information and brochures on their gym, the announcer kept the audience informed as to who was performing, a video station ran team videos and USA Gymnastics videos, and stickers and coloring stations provided additional entertainment for the younger children.

Coursin sent a press release to the media using the information provided in the Member Club marketing kit and tailored it to her specific function. Media coverage included two items in a local paper and footage on the ABC local news station. Co ursin said, "Looking back, I wish we would have spent more time marketing our event to the media. We were in a

rush for time and didn't spend a lot of time calling the media. This year we'll spend more time working with the media prior to the event."

Overall, Coursin said it was a huge success and a lot of fun for the gymnasts! "It provided a great deal of exposure for our gym and we're fortunate that our enrollment has increased all year long!" ',/

-- ~ COURSIN'S TIPS FOR OTHER CLUB~ ........ • Spend a lot of time notifying the media, The small

amount of coverage we received was a huge hit with the parents of our club and I wish we would have had more media,

• Having a spring floor strip was a great choice because we were able to do a lot more tumbling than we would have been able to do otherwise,

• Make sure you have plenty of help , Get lots of people to move equipment and talk to potential customers, Get every level of your club involved; this makes the event bigger and more successful!

• Make sure you set up barriers to the equipment and have a full schedule of activities so you won' t have to worry about the public getting on the equipment. We began the program as the mall opened and started tear down as soon as we were finished,

• Be flexible and go with the flow, National Team member Erinn Dooley was scheduled to make an appearance and sign autographs, however she had flight trouble and wasn't able to come, We made do! It's important to be flexible,

PLANS FOR 2000? "We're getting ready to move to a new facility in mid to late May so we may do something in-house this year to promote our new facility," said Coursin, •

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Email us at: pubLications@usa-gymnastics.org or send a fax to 317-237-5069. Letters may be edited for clarity and space.

Our Gymnastics MayBe Mediocre,

Letter to the Editor: In the January issue of Technique we enjoyed

the article concerni ng aLternative medicaL approaches to treating Attention Deficit/ Hyperactivity Disorder by Larry Nassar. It was an exceLLent article with much vaLuabLe information, but we wou Ld Like to add additionaL materiaL with your permission .

First, the traditionaL treatment techniques that have proven to be somewhat effective with ADD/ADHD have been counseLing and medication. A reLativeLy new technique which has demonstrated great promise is

neurofeedback or neurotherapy which is a drug free aLternative. The primary modaLity of neurofeedback therapy is the quantitative EEG (QEEG) which is sometimes referred to as brain mapping.

Second, even though these three approaches to the treatment of ADD/ADHD have been found to be heLpfuL, treatment outcomes wouLd probabLy be significantly enhanced when these individuaL approaches are combined.

A few other bits of information couLd be beneficiaL and reLevant to the gymnastics community concerning ADD/ADHD:

a. ADD is generaLLy considered to be a neuroLogicaL disorder that becomes increasingLy disruptive during Late chiLdhood/earLy adoLescence.

b. Estimates vary, but ADD/ ADHD is beLieved to affect 5-7% of aLL children in the U.S.

c. The majority of those afflicted (as high as 80-90%) are maLes. d. By adoLescence, 50-70% of hyperactive children have failed one

or more grades in school. Dr. Keith Henschen Ms. Jennifer Kilgore University of Utah College of Health Dept. of Exercise & Sport Science

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• Congress Dance Party included: a $35 value. • Free Exhibit Hall admittance worth $5 and up per

day just to get through the door. • Congress briefcase filled with coupons, ideas and

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• Learn from, interact with, and watch the best the U.S. has to offer.

• Admission to the President's Address. • Discount tickets to the 2000 Olympic Trials.

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• Marketing & Managerial Sessions • Staff Retention & Improvement Lectures • Gymnastics Lectures: beginner to elite, all disciplines • Plan on attending the New Club Owners' Business

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• Reward and educate your staff • Spread out, attend a variety of lectures, and share a

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IF KNOWLEDGE IS POWER ••• THEN NATIONAL CONGRESS IS ESSENTIAL

• Learn the latest information concerning: Technique, Training, Rules, Policies, Marketing, Routines & Business

• Listen to and interact with the leaders of our industry in all areas

• Attend the President's Address and be a part of the USA Gymnastics mission

• Raise the level of safety awareness in your gym and across the USA

USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS 2000 & U.S. OLYMPIC TEAM TRIALS·GYMNASTICS

HOST CITY Boston, Massachusetts " The Wa I ki n g Cit y " Greater Boston Convention & Visitors Bureau (671) 536-4100

CONGRESS DATES • Congress Sessions at Hynes Convention Center

Friday, August 18-Sunday, August 20 Lectures 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. (tentative times)

• Registration at Hynes Convention Center Begins Thursday, August 17, 8:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m. Continues through Sunday starting at 8:00 a.m.

• Pre-Congress Add-Ons at Hynes Convention Center Thursday, August 17 (Additional fees, see Registration) Safety Certification 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 1 :00-5:00 p.m. KAT Certification 9:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m. PDP level 1 Video Clinic 1 :30·5:00 p.m. Notional Safety Instructor Course 1 :00-5:00 p.m. (By Invitotion)

Notional KAT Instructor Course 1 :00-1 0:00 p.m. (By Invitotion)

Women's Judges Certification Exams T8D Rhythmic Notional Judging Course 4:00-6:00 p.m. Trampoline & Tumbling level 1 Coaches 1 :00-5:00 p.m. General Gymnastics Seminar 1 :00-5:00 p.m. Club Owners Business Conference 8:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Member Club Website Training 12:30-4:30 p.m. (By Invitation)

Please Note: Congress sessions begin early Friday and end late Sunday. The Women's Finals for Olympic Trials are on Sunday night. Suggested travel days for Congress are: In Wednesday (for add-ons) or Thursday and Out Monday.

• U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics at the Fleet Center Men-Thursday, August 17 6:30 p.m. Women-Friday, August 18 6:30 p.m. Men-Saturday, August 19 4:00 p.m. Women-Sunday, August 20 6:30 p.m.

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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS, TIMES SUBJECT TO CHANGE

INQUIRE ABOUT SPECIAL TICKET PRICES FOR CONGRESS ATTENDEES

RATES AND REGISTRATION DATES Individual USA Gymnastics Professional & Instructor Members • $200 Pre-registration (postmarked by July 21, 2000) • $225 For on-site registration Non-Member Congress Registration • $300 for Pre-registration (postmarked by July 21, 2000)

$325 on-site registration NOTE: Use the Individual Congress Registration Form.

No Individual pre-registration forms will be accepted after July 21, 2000. After this date, you must register on site.

Congress Attendees with special needs must notify USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 21 pre­registration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with their Congress Pre-registration Form.

USA GYMNASTICS MEMBER CLUBS For USA Gymnastics Member Clubs that pre-register their staff as a group (who are USA Gymnastics professional or instructor members) by June I, 2000, the following group discount will apply:

• $200 for the first listed person on the Member Club Congress Registration Form.

• $175 each for the next listed staff members (up to five additional names) on the Member Club Congress Registration Form.

NOTE: Member Clubs will receive this special Member Club Congress Registration Form on the Member Club website. It must be returned postmarked no later than June I, 2000 to receive this special group rate.

CONGRESS DANCE PARTY Included in Congress registration Hynes Convention Center Ballrooms Saturday, August 19 • 9:30 p.m.

CONGRESS EXHIBITION HALL Hynes Convention Center, Hall B One of the highlights of the annual USA Gymnastics National Congress is the Exhibition Hall. This is where gymnastics industry suppliers and consultants display and sell their products and services. You will find the latest and greatest in gymnastics equipment, apparel and services! The Exhibit Hall will be open to all Congress participants Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Day passes to the exhibit hall for the general public will be available at the Congress Registration desk for $5.

NOTE: Children under the age of 12 will be admitted free when accompanied by their parent or guardian.

USA GYMNASTICS AWARDS CEREMONY AND BANQUET (additional fee)

Westin Hotel • Saturday, August 19 • 7:30 p.m. USA Gymnastics is planning a formal USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and Ceremony of Honors sit down dinner for Saturday night, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The banquet will honor outstanding coaches, athletes and contributors and will conclude with the induction of new members to the prestigious USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame, which is the greatest achievement that USA Gymnastics can bestow. If you'd like to join us in this very special celebration, please check the appropriate box on the Registration form and add $75 to your Congress Registration fee.

Bring your wristband and you' re welcome to join the dance party when the Hall of Fame Awards Banquet and Ceremony of Honors dinner has concluded.

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USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS 2000 INDIVIDUAL PRE-REGISTRATION FORM Minimum age for Congress registration is 16.

No Pre-Registration after July 21 After July 21 you must register on-site

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THE INDIVIDUAL CONGRESS FEE INCLUDES: • Credential for entrance to Congress sessions and clinics

August 18-20, 2000. • Entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's finest

products and services. • One ticket to the Congress Dance Party on Saturday

evening, August 19. (Additional Congress Dance Party tickets for spouse/guests are $35 each-available at on-site registration).

• Opportunity to purchase a ticket for the special Congress Banquet and Ceremony on Saturday evening, August 19 if desired. NOTE: Seating is limited at this function. Tickets will be distributed on first come, first serve basis upon receipt of Congress Registration Form. Additional tickets are $75 each and may be pre-orderecl with Congress registration.

Language: The Official Language of Congress is English . USA Gymnastics will make no special provisions for translation of sessions into other languages.

CANCELLATION POLICY

All cancellations must be in writing

Before July 2151 - registration fee less $30 service charge per person canceling

After July 2151 - 50% of registration fee per person canceling

Submit request in writing to USA Gymnastics Attention : Cathy Allen

Videotaping: Videotaping of Congress sessions is permitted FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the Session Presenters announce that hi s/her/ their session may not be videotaped.

Congress Attendees with special needs must notify USA Gymnastics in writing in this regard prior to the July 21 pre­registration deadline. We suggest that this information be included with the Congress Pre-reg istra tion Form.

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Tickets are available at the Kiel Center Box Office and by calling Ticketmaster at 314-421-4400 or online: www.ticketmaster.com.

All-session tickets are on sale for $95 in the VIP seating areas and for $75 in the plaza high end seating areas. VIP seating area all-session tickets can also be purchased through participating St. Louis area gym nastics clubs for $65*. An all-session ticket will include admittance to all seven men's and women's artistic sessions

at The Kiel Center and all Rhythmic, Trampoline, and Tumbling sessions as well.

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TAKE n1 NUTRITI NIST, PLEASE The title "nutritionist" means nothing, legally, in most states .

Anyone can open an office and call themselves a nutritionist in most places, whether or ~ not they have had any formal training. In a few states the term Licensed Nutritionist

is legally defined. Many M.D:s and Ph.D:s do nutritional counseling but do not have proper training; in fact, most M.D:s have minimal nutrition education. There are

rigorous training in nutrition, pass a national exam and must maintain continuing education in the field. They are usually the most accurate source of nutrition information .

Some "nutritionists" give their businesses fancy names like the National Nutrition Clinic and Poodle Trimming Parlor. Anyone can come up with a name and open up shop. Don't be fooled by

private clinics with fancy names. Check on the credentials of the people involved. Don't be embarrassed to ask a list of questions. If you don't get answers or you get evasive excuses, go somewhere else. It's your money and your health on the line. Anyone legitimate welcomes these types of questions. There are many unaccredited schools that sell degrees in nutrition, most of which are in California due to weak regulations. Remember that most health professionals, including dietitians, are licensed; nutritionists are not.

(This story is reprinted from NUTRITION NEWS FOCUS, January 13, 2000.)

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GARY ANDERSON (continued from page 17)

The 'Capital Cup' format is a warm-up / compete format, with the gymnasts in and out generally within three-and-a-half hours.

Gary is in his 20th year as the Regional Elite Director for Region VII and is also the Elite Coaches Association representative to the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. "1 would very much like to continue to do these jobs and actually think 1 will do them better now that 1 have more time," said Anderson. ''I'm also looking forward to spending time with my wife Bonnie, three children and recent grandson. They've all taken a back seat to my compulsion and obsession of gymnastics over the past 37 years. Plus, I'm training for my first marathon!"

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NEWS FROM THE RHYTHMIC PROGRAM 2000 CONGRESS Make plans to attend the 2000 Congress in Boston. The rhythmic compulsories for the next quadrennium (2001-2004) will be shown at the 2000 Congress for the first time. The choreographers will be conducting the s~ssions.

There is scheduled to be a session by Andrea Schmid-Shapiro on the new Code of Points.

There will be NO judging courses conducted. The National Judging Test will be given on Thursday, August 17 from 4-6p.m.

RHYTHMIC PROGRAM COMMITTEE MINUTES Sunday, FebruanJ 6, 2000

Colorado Springs, Colorado

I. ROLL CALL Members Present

Andrea Schmid - FIG Rep.

Maureen Broderick - Technical Committee Chair

Wendy Hilliard - Vice-Chair, Rhythmic

Efrossina Anguelova - Coaches Representative

Brooke Bushnell- Coaches Representative

Suzie DiTullio - JOPC Chair

Vanessa Vanderpluym - Athlete Representative (via telephone)

Jan Exner - Rhythmic Program Director (non-voting)

Cindy French - Rhythmic Program Manager (non-voting)

Bob Colarossi - USAG President (ex-officio)

The meeting began with a welcome to Bob Colarossi who attended an RPC meeting for the first time. Bob charged the committee with developing a strategy for the next four years leading to 2004. He also reported on the current strategy for all four USAG disciplines on a policy regarding non-citizen athletes residing in the US.

II. INTERNATIONAL ASSIGNMENTS March 25, 26 - Thais, France Judge - Alla Svirsky Coach - Efrossina Anguelova Athlete - Jessica Howard

April 14-15 - Portimao, Portugal Judge - Diane Massad Coach - Natalya Klimouk, Brooke Bushnell Athlete - Kate Jeffress, Brenann Stacker, Jacquelyn Jampolsky

COMPETITIONS A site for the Rhythmic Eastern has been determined. It will be held in Brooklyn, New York on July 8-9, 2000

The Rhythmic National Championships competition dates have been determined in St. Louis, Missouri. More details will be available in the near future regarding the facility and tickets.

July 28

Preliminary All-Around Competition

July 29

Event Finals

April 20-25 - Pacific AIlliance, New Zealand Judge - Alia Svirsky, Simona Zakheim Coach - Efrossina Anguelova Athlete - Jessica Howard, Lindsay Powell, Stefanie Croyle

April 28-30 - Corbeil, France Judge - Rosa Litva Coach - Efrossina Anguelova Athlete - Jessica Howard, Lindsay Powell

III. ATHLETE/CLUB FUNDING Funding will be given to the clubs with the top five seniors and top four juniors from the Rhythmic Challenge in nominal equal amounts. Additional funding will be given to the athletes and coaches that travel internationally.

Motion-Wendy Hilliard Second-Suzie Ditullio Passed-7-0

IV. INTERNATIONAL CLUB COMPETITIONS Any club that wants to attend a club competition outside of the United States must request permission from the Rhythmic Program Director and receive written permission from USAG. Anyone who violates this rule will be subjected to certain sanctions to be determined according to the USAG Board of Directors.

Motion-Wendy Hilliard Second-Suzie DiTullio Passed-7-0

V. LEVEL 9 CHAMPIONSHIPS 25 juniors and 15 seniors will advance in rank order from Level 9 Championships to the East and West competitions.

Motion-Wendy Hilliard Second-Suzie DiTullio Passed-7-0

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VI. LEVEL 10 SENIORS Any senior athlete that attains a Level 10 status will remain a Level 10 regardless of their qualification to National Championships each following year. A level 10 senior athlete will be eligible to enter the East / West qualifying competitions each year once they attain this status. This proposal came from Region One.

Motion-Maureen Broderick Second-Suzie DiTullio Passed-6-yes, 1 abstention

VII. NON CITIZEN ATHLETES All athletes regardless of citizenship will be allowed to compete up to regionals and / or zones. Athletes must be U.S. citizens to compete at JO Nationals, East/West qualifying meets and National Championships.

Motion-Andrea Schmid Second-Maureen Broderick Passed-S in favor, 2 opposed.

Amendment: Non-citizen athletes will be allowed to compete at Level 9 Championships under separate award categories. (Qualification to Level 9 Championships is by score, not rank, therefore non-citizens will not take the place of any other eligible athlete.)

Passed-4 in favor, 3 opposed

Amendment: Former national team members (junior or senior) who are non-citizens will be invited to the national championships as guests.

Passed-S in favor, 2 abstentions

Approved by: Bob Colarossi, President USA Gymnastics Dated: March 13, 2000

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KAT (Kinder Accreditation for Teachers):

1999 Year in Review By Pat; Warren Coaching Educat;ion Assist;ant;

USA Gymnastics Kinder Accreditation for Teachers program (KAT) conducted 53 workshops and accred ited 769 preschool instructors in 1999. Workshops were scheduled throughout the country and the new Marketing Pla n for the year 2000 "Hosting a KAT Workshop is Free" has spurred great response from clubs in many new locations to host a KAT workshop.

The National KAT Instructor Tra in ing Seminar, held at the 1999 Nationa l Congress, trained 42 KAT Instructors, which enables USA Gymnastics to encompass a larger area and continue t o educate numerous preschool teachers. The record att endance at KAT workshops in 1999 is extremely gratifying to the st aff at USA Gymnastics, as we have worked very diligently to introduce the most updat ed and current preschool information possible. Each teacher who attended a KAT workshop and received their certification was recognized in the February Technique magazine!

After compiling the KAT workshop evaluations, we determined participants agreed the KAT workshop was extremely relevant t o their teaching. Many responded that the material presented gave the participants new ideas and affi rmed their current teaching methods. Overa ll consensus was "excellent," "highly informative," "worthwhile," "motivating," "best class ever taken," 'a necessity for developing standards for preschool teachers. "

USA Gymnastics is currently developing a Movement Education Lesson Plan and Objectives workbook with exciti ng and educationa l lesson plans. These lesson plans are designed to teach gymnastics skills through movement education and establi sh basic goals and objectives of a movement

education program. This pilot workshop wi ll be conducted at the 2000 National Congress in Boston. "KAT" continu ing education programs are essential for the training of our preschool teachers.

USA Gymnastics has publi shed a NEW KAT WORKBOOK! The 1999 KAT workbook has updates relative to bridges, headstands, stretching, Atlanto­axial instability, new lesson plans and much more! The new KAT workbook is available for $16.00 (includes shipping and handling) to everyone who has received their KAT certif ication prior to December 1998. Please ca ll Pat Warren at 317-237-5050 ext. 337 if you are interested in att end ing a KAT Workshop, hosting a KAT workshop or ordering the NEW KAT Workbook .•

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USA GYMNASTICS 1000 KAT WORKSHOP SCHEDULE (Pre-regist ration guarantees a KAT workbook and place at t he workshop)

USA Gymnastics has recently published a new KAT Workbook! The new 1999 KAT workbook has updates relative to bridges, headstands, stretching, Atlanto-axia l instabi lity, new lesson plans and much more! Th is workbook will be utilized in the upcoming KAT workshops. The new KAT workbook is available for $16.00 (includes shipping and handling) to everyone

HOSTING A KAT WORKSHOP IS

FREE! who has received their KAT certification.

Please call Pat Warren at 317-237-5050 ext. 337 or email pwarren@ usa-gymnastics.org if you are interested in attending a KAT workshop, hosting a KAT workshop or ordering the NEW KAT Workbook.

C,W;:.DmIII LOCATION EVENT/CLUB

April 22 Winooski, VT Vermont Gymnastics Academy April 30 Cora lville, IA Iowa Gym-Nest May 6 Marshall, MO Salt Fork YMCA May 7 New Haven, CT In-Flight Gymnastics Center May 7 New Berlin, WI M & M Gymnastics May 7 Mukilteo, WA GYMagine Gymnastics May 7 Roseville,CA Byers Gymnastics Center May 13 Franklin, TN Let It Shine Gymnastics, Inc. May 13 Smyrna, GA Smyrna Community Center May 20 Victoria, TX Victoria Gymagic, Inc. June 4 Itasca,lL Itasca Gymnastics Center June 4 Liverpool, NY You Can Shine Gymnastics Center June 11 Tampa, FL Region VIII Regional Congress/Lightning City Gym June 17 New Bern, NC Elite Gymnastics June 17 Sulphur Springs, TX North East Gymnastics Center June 24-26 Chicago,lL Illinois USAG State Congress July 9 Rancho Cucamonga, CA Precision Gymnastics July 27-28 St. Louis, MO Region IV Regional Congress/Champ. USA September Austin, TX GAT Convention/Capital Gymnastics September Milpitas, CA Region I Regional Congress/Pegasus Gymnastics October Virginia Beach, VA Region VII Regional Congress

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he 2001-2004 Junior Olympic National Program Coaches Workshop will introduce the new programs and new routines for the 2000-2004 quadrennium. This clinic will begin at the conclusion of the 2000 Junior Olympic Nationals being held in Austin , Texas, May 4-7. This will be the only National Workshop to present the new Junior Program materials to be held in 2000. The Workshop will cover: All aspects of the 2001-2004 Age Group Competition Program, aspects of the 2001-2004 National Team Program, an FIG Code of Points update and overview as well as a special presentation on strength development for boys.

Presenters wiLL include: members of the Age Group Competition Committee, members of the Junior National Coaching Staff and guest presenters.

Plan now to attend this important Coaches Workshop:

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Sunday evening, May 7-Austin Convention Center (J .O. Nationals meet site) Monday, May 8-The Marriott at the Capitol Hotel

The Marriott at the Capitol 701 East 11th Street Austin, TX 78701 512/478-1111 $124.00/quad-Mention "J.O. Nationals"

All J .O. National hotels are available at J.O. Nationals rates. Check the J.O. Nationals web page linked to the men's page at www.usa-gymnastics.org.

Pre-Registration: $150; On-Site: $180* Includes: Age Group Competition Program Manual and Video, 1999-2000 Future Stars Video and all Workshop presentations and materials. *NOTE: On site registrants may have program materials shipped at a later date depending on site availability. Additional copies of all materials will be available for purchase while supplies last. Program materials will be available for purchase from the USA Gymnastics Merchandise Department beginning June 1.

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Session III: National Team Program/ Future Stars/Strength Development

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REGISTRATION: Pre-Registration ends April 15th. To pre-register send the attached registration form, along with a check or money order to USA Gymnastics:

Dennis Mcintyre, USA Gymnastics 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 For more information call: 317-237-5050

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Cost: Pre-Registration 0 $150 PRE-REGISTRATION ENDS APRIL 15 Late Registration 0 $180

Please include your check or money order made out to USA Gymnastics and send to:

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will be organized to review the needs of the men's program. The timing of when to host the U.S. Championships and trials before World Championships and the Olympic Games was discussed. This sub-committee will report back to the MPC as they gather information about these future meets.

Conference Call/March 9, 2000

Meeting called to order at 12:15 p.m. EST by Chair Marc Yancey.

I. ROLL CALL III. ASSISTANT OLYMPIC COACHES SELECTION

Members Present:

Marc Yancey

George Beckstead

Greg Corsiglia

Tim Daggett

Mark Williams

Barry Weiner

Chris Waller

Mihai Bagiu

Peter Kormann

Ron Galimore

Dennis McIntyre

Chair MPC & Jr. Coaches Rep.

FIG Rep.

Peter Kormann announced that he wanted to select Barry Weiner and Yoichi Tomita as his assistant coaches at the 2000 Olympic Games. Peter did not feel that it was a requirement for the job to have an athlete on the team. Barry Weiner was asked to step off the call until the vote had been taken.

Jr. Coaches Rep.

Vice-Chair for Men

Sr. Coaches Rep.

Motion-Chris Waller Accept Peter Kormann's assistant coaches Second-Mark Williams Passed 7-0

Sr. Coaches Rep.

Athlete's Rep.

Athlete's Rep. IV. MEET ASSIGNMENTS

National Team Coordinator Peter Kormann reviewed the athletes who would be competing at various international events. The Senior Pacific Alliance meet will consist of Blaine Wilson, John Roethlisberger, Yewki Tomita, Sean Townsend and Steve McCain. The China Cup will have Paul Hamm, Morgan Hamm, Brett McClure, Trent Wells, and Mike Dutka.

Men's Program Director (voice, no vote)

Men's Program Manager (voice, no vote)

II. FORMAT FOR 2001 U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS AND COMPETITIONS BEYOND Meeting adjourned at 12:45 p.m. EST

Ron Galimore described the direction of future meets and formats to be used at these events. A committee consisting of Ron Galimore, Marc Yancey, Tim Daggett and Peter Kormann

Submitted by Mark Wells Williams, Secretary, USA Gymnastics Men's Program Committee.

Jeff Lulla is a member of the USAG Preschool Advisory Board and co·author of the Kinder Accreditation for Teachers (KAT) course. He is also a USAG National Safety Instructor. an industry consultant , and is a seminar presenter for the USAIGC, and USA Gymnastics. He owns two successful gyms in Southern California.

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VAULT E-ELEMENTS

2.501 NEW Handspring on - tucked double salta forward off (Produnova) 10.0 P.

2.510 NEW Handspring on - stretched salta forward with 1 / 1 turn (360°) off (McIntosh) 10.0 P.

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6.205 NEW (Handstand on HB -) Clear straddle circle backward on HB with 1/2 turn (180°) to hang on HB

4.204 VARIATION OF 1/2_1/2 TURN Handstand on HB - giant circle backward to handstand with 1/2 turn (180°) or 1/2-1f2 turn (180°-180°) in handstand phase, also with hop-change during 1'1 and/or 2nd 1/2

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2.310 SUPPLEMENT Hang on HB - Swing forward on HB circa 45° deviation from vertical - counter flight backward straddled or piked (Ray) to handstand on LB, also with 1/ 2 turn (180°) in handstand phase

6.307 NEW Outer front support on LB -Stalder backward with release and counter movement forward in flight to hang on HB (Ray)

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2.401 SUPPLEMENT Cast to handstand with 1 / 1 turn (360°) or 11/2 turn (540°) in handstand phase (Onodi)

2.405 SUPPLEMENT Hang on HB - uprise backward to handstand on HB with 1 / 1 turn (360°) or 11/2 turn (540°) (Reeder) in handstand phase

6.401 NEW Stalder forward in L grip to handstand, also with 1/2 turn (180°) in handstand phase (White)

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7.413 SUPPLEMENT Pike sole circle backward to handstand with 1/1 turn (360°) after handstand phase to mix-L or L grip (Maloney) or 11/2 turn (540°) to L grip (Lucke)

7.415 NEW Handstand on HB - Pike sole circle backward counter straddle-reverse hecht over HB to hand (Ray)

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5.508 SUPPLEMENT & TEXT CLARIFICATION Handstand on HB - giant circle swing forward in L grip (rearways) with stretched body to handstand and 1/ 1 turn (360°) in handstand phase from L grip, on one arm (with side flair of one arm) to end in double reverse grip (Bi), also with hop to regular grip on one ann during 1/2 turn (180°) to inside and continue with 1/2 turn (180°) outward to end in L grip in handstand phase (Ling)

BALANCE BEAM B-ELEMENTS

2.204 NEW Stride leap forward with change of legs to wolf position

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2.211 SUPPLEMENT Wolf jump in cross or side position - take-off from both legs

BALANCE BEAM C-ELEMENTS

2.305 SUPPLEMENT ... also from cross position with 1/2 turn (180°) (Sekerova)

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BALANCE BEAM D·ELEMENTS

1.418 NEW Handspring forward -approach at end of beam -salto forward to tucked stand (Kewitz)

1.420 NEW Round-off in front of beam (at end), flic-flac with 1/2 turn (180°) and walkover forward (Dunn)

2.404 SUPPLEMENT & TEXT CLARIFICATION Split leap forward with leg change and 1/4 (90°) turn to side split or straddle pike position (180° separation angle), also with 1/4 (90°) turn (same element)

2.406 SUPPLEMENT & TEXT CLARIFICATION Straddle pike jump with 1/2 turn (180°) (separation angle 180°) to side stand (Borden) or with 3/ 4 turn (270°) to cross stand (same element), also with 1/2_3/4 turn (180°-270°) (same element) or 1/1 turn (360°) to front side support

7.409 NEW FLOOR EXERCISE Flic-flac with step-out in side C.ELEMENTS position (Tousek)

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2.506 NEW Straddle pike jump with 1 / 1 (360°) turn

8.504 NEW Arabian saIto tucked (jump backward, 1/2 twist [180°], saIto forward)

FLOOR EXERCISE B·ELEMENTS

1.208 NEW Pike jump, legs above horizontal with 1/2 turn (180°) to front lying support - take­off from both legs

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I. ROLL CALL Chairman Coaches Representatives

Athlete Representative Vice President for Women FIG Technical Committee Pres. Senior Director Women's Program National Team Coordiantor

II. SELECTION COMMITTEE

Roe Kreutzer Kelli Hill Steve Rybacki Donna Strauss Mary Lee Tracy Chari Hunter Joan Moore Gnat Jackie Fie Kathy Kelly Bela Karolyi

The committee discussed the position(s) on the Selection Committee. K. Kelly withdrew her name in nomination. Kathy also conveyed Tanya Chaplin's thanks to those who nominated her, but would only serve if there was no one else. The committee agreed that whoever is recommended for the position must be in attendance at Championships, Olympic Trials and throughout the training until the final selection is made or have voice, no vote.

Recommendation to table the discussion until after OlympiC Committee approval of Selection Procedures.

Motion-Kelli Hill Second-Donna Strauss PASSED

Call Adjourned at 11:50 p.m.

WOMEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL February 22, 2000 The Conference Call commenced at 3:00 p.m.

I. ROLL CALL VP for Women WABC WTCC EPCC JOPCC Athlete Rep FIG-WTC Senior Director Women's Program President

Joan Gnat Jan Greenhawk Cheryl Hamilton Roe Kreutzer Tom Koll Larrissa Fontaine Jackie Fie (absent) Kathy Kelly Bob Colarossi

II. OLYMPIC JUDGE NOMINATIONS Joan asked that the committee deal with the issue of the OlympiC Judge first. Joan suggested that perhaps this is not the correct committee to make this decision. According to the bylaws, this committee does have the authority to delegate duties to another sub-committee.

February 23, 2000 12:00 p.m.

I. ROLL CALL Chairman Coaches Representatives

FIG WTC Athlete Representative Vice Chairman Senior Director Women's Program

II. 2000 OLYMPIC JUDGES

Roe Kreutzer Kelli Hill Mary Lee Tracy Donna Strauss Steve Rybacki (absent) Jackie Fie (absent) Chari Hunter (absent) Joan Gnat Kathy Kelly

The committee was convened to act on making the recommendation for the 2000 Olympic Judges. Joan Gnat requested that the committee only consider what was best for the USA Team.

Recommendation that Muriel Grossfeld (1st choice) and Marilyn Cross (2nd position) for the 2000 Olympic Games.

Motion-Kelli Hill Second-Mary Lee Tracy / Donna Strauss PASSED

Kelly will communicate this recommendation to Mr. Colorassi and the FIG.

Call completed at 12:20 p.m.

Recommendation that the decision for the nomination for Olympic Judge be made the International Program Committee.

Motion-Jan Greenhawk Second-Tom Koll PASSED

III. FOREIGN ATHLETES The JO Committee wishes to remain with the system it presently uses until after the end of this competitive year. They will bring forth a recommendation after their May meeting.

The Elite Program Committee has made a recommendation that foreign athletes be allowed to compete in the elite program up to and including Classics and Challenge Meets.

Recommendation to consider the wishes of both programs.

Motion-Roe Kreutzer Second-Cheryl Hamilton PASSED

Call ended at 3:25 p.m.

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The Muhnomah Athletic Club in Portland, Oregon is recruiling for a coach/ adminislralor to oversee developmenlal programs and provide coaching support for oplional levels 7-10. The MAC has a growing nalional quolily gymnaslics program and is looking for a seasoned, and coreer oriented professional. Major areas of responsibility are: development of a stoff resource librory, educalion and career path progression for entry level inslruclors and coaching levels 7-9. Signing bonus, medical, dental, vacalion, 401 K, and other benefits available. Send resume with cover leNer to Meg Doxtator 01 Ihe MAC, P.O. Box 390, Portland, Oregon, 97207. Fox: 503-223-8497 e-mail: mdoxtotor©themac.com

TEAM COACHES: Sunrise Gymna~ics Acodemy is looking for Head coaches for its boys and girls programs. We are looking for experienced, organized, and motivated coaches to work with our competitive teams and in our instructional programs. Sunr~e has a state of the art 29,499 sq. h. facilily wilh separate areas for the team, instructional and pre-school progroms. We have an excellenl team with 100 competitors at girls levels 5-1 0 and boys classes 6-1. Salary and benefits commensurate with experience. Send resume,

references, and picture 10: Sunrise Gymnaslics, P.O. Box 69, Sylvania, OH 43560 or call Yusoku or Sherry 01 (419)841 -8694 or e-mail 10 Shijioka@aol.cam.

GYMNASTICS COACHES NEEDED: Career minded, dedicaled coaches needed for our Men's and Women's compelilive programs. Men 's coach musl have a slrong working knowledge of Closs 4 Ihrough Class 1 skills, roulines and experience in working wilh all age gymnosls. Energelic, enlhusiaslic, experienced Women's coach needed for pre-Ieam Ihrough levelS, musl know compulsory raulines. Safely Certificalion (wilhin Ihree monlhs) CGA Gymnaslics is localed norlh of Columbus, OH. Salary and benefils commensurale wilh experience. Full and part lime posilion available. Send resume and references 10: Sporls Complex, Inc. Home of CGA Gymnaslics, 7469-C Worthinglon, Ohio 43085.

COMPULSORY/OPTIONAL COACH NEEDED: We are looking for an enlhusiaslic, self-molivaled individual 10 lead/ assist our growing Competilive Girls Gymnaslics Team, levels 5-8. Must have posilive teaching philosophy and abilily to spot all levels. Must be a team player. Very competitive salary based on experience/ educalion. Brand new state-of-the-art 10,000 square foot facilily located in MA. Conloet Dena Rotella, (978)649-7722, FAX (978)694-2610 e·mail: AGA98@prodigy.net Send resume to: Absolute Gymnastics Academy, 87 Progress Avenue, Tyngsborough, MA 01879.

GYMNASTICS COACH WANTED to develop serious Tumbling progrom for competitive children and teen dancers. Northern New Jersey dance studio. Excellent solary (973)778-1678 or fax resume (973)815-0032.

FOR SALE SCORE MASTER, the most Widely used Competition Management sohware, just got beNer! Announcing the WINDOWS version. This score keeping system is very easy-to-use and has an extensive on­line help. Supporls: womens/ mens, individual/team, artistic/ rhylhmic, camp/ optional competitions. The most comprehensive reporting available. Comes wilh a 90 day unconditional money bock guaranlee. For mare info contae!: Mark Mahoney, POB 31421, Charlolle, NC, 28231-1421 , (704) 523-1812 or web site: www.score-master.com (sohware demo, info guide and user listing on web site).

CLASS CONTROL for windows 95/ 98. Class Management and Accounts Receivable sohware. Packed wilh features, easy to use, and ne!workable. Includes easy class assignments, automalic tuilion calculalion, family and special discounts, rosters, addilional charges, sales tax support, late payment charges, early payment discounts, invoices, payment due reports, financial summaries, instructor schedules, moiling labels, waiting lists, makeup lisls, context sensilive help, and much more. Also includes support for direct debit payments. Only 5500 (5250 per additional warkstalion) and includes free training and unlimiled technical support

01 no charge. Call Vaughn Sohware Services 01 800-821-8516, PO Box 1086, Apex, NC 27502. v s s@bellsoulh.nel AMEX/ MC/VISA

FOR SALE: 2,000 sq. h. well established facilily, 60+ gymnosts slrang. looking for owner/ operator with current USAG credenliols for small Co. Mounlain communily 10 cooch K-Gym thru level 6 team. Most equipment buil! in: 16' x 56' Palmer FX, Nissen Vaull + Mini-Tromp Trainer, AAI Unevens, 5 beams, 12' x 17' Aussie Trampoline, fully maNed by Norberts, many shapes and training devices. Business priced 10 sell with building purchase possible. Call days (530)778-32B9.

GYM BUS FOR SALE. 1985 International (diesel), low mileage, air brakes, power sleering, excellent poinl (blue). The bus is air condilioned with 2 roohop units powered by a gasoline generalor with on inside remote start. Inside of bus is covered wilh carpet covered cross­linked polyethylene foam, has a rock climbing wall, ceiling monkey ladder, zip line from front of bus 10 the rear of bus, hooks on the ceiling for add-ons & a bar which spans the width of Ihe bus. Call SuzeNe at 561 -791 -0825. (West Palm Beach, Florida)

Owne~ of eastern Iowa gymnastics company need to relocole. Asse~ include two locations about 30 miles aport, one 8,400 sq. h. building, and one building lease (terms negolioble). Currenl programs range from pre-school to competilive team. Excellent part time stalls also ex~t . Bolh program localions, equipment, and one bUilding priced at 175K. Serious inquiries only 10 Allen at (319)659-1432.

SEMINARS GET CONTROL OF YOUR BUSINESS: Find out why, since 1991, 15%+ (and growing) of all USA GymClub owners have mode the decision to invest 4-1 / 2 days of their career 01 the GymClub Owners' BOOT CAMP. The basic premise behind BOOT CAMP is that there are replicable and documentable reasons why some GymClubs perpelually grow while others perpetually flounder. Following BOOT CAMP strategies, my single club, Queen Cily Gymnaslics, has grown for 25 years straighl (Olympic cycle be domed), starting with zero enrollment in 1975 and growing to 4,000+ and S3M this year. Understand, this unparalleled growth record is not on accidenl: il is because we have followed the exact stralegies we teach at BOOT CAMP. BOOT CAMP attacks mediocrity because it focuses on cures not symptoms. Anybody can offer a great seminar with greal ideas: so does BOOT CAMP. But only BOOT CAMP also immerses you in an integrated collection of strategies proven to alter mindsets, grow businesses and change lives. I GUARANTEE BOOT CAMP will be the best investment you ever make. Contact me today for your FREE PORTFOLIO, complete wilh teslimonials and agenda. 2000 camps: June 15-19; Nov. 16-20. www.melzgerbootcamp.com; www.kidsfi rslsports.com. JEFF METZGER: (513) 489-75 75. email, gymclub@aol.com (leave U.s. address).

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NOTE: Dates and events subject to change or cancellation.

APRIL 20·25 28·30

28·30

MAY 4·7 5·7

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Sr. Pacific Alliance Championships (M/W/ R) Level 9 Eastern Championships (W)

Level 9 Western Championships (W)

J.O. National Championships (M) J.O. National Championships (W) USOC Olympic Media Summit (M/W/ R)

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J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (R) USA Gymnastics Executive Committee/ Board Meetings International Friendship Training Camp (W)

JUNE 1·4 3·4 6·8 11·18 23·25 23·25

23·25

24·25 TBD TBD 27-July 3

JULY 7·9 8·9 26·29

26·29 27·30

AUGUST

J.O. National Team Training Camp (W) Mall Tour (M/W/ R)

Women's High Performance Coaches Seminar (W) Level 9 Championships (R) Region 8 Congress Men's Jr. National Team Camp U.S. Challenge (W) TeamGymn Judges Symposium (GG)

USA Gymnastics National GymFest & National TeamGymn Championships (GG) Rhythmic Western (R) GYM·2000 GymFest (GG) World Cup Competition·2 sites (TU) J.O. National Championships (TR/TU)

U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) John Hancock u.S. Gymnastics Championships

(M/W/R/TR/TU) Youth and Instructor Camp (GG) Region 4 Congress (W)

12 NATIONAL GYMNASTICS DAY 15·20 U.S. Olympic Trials (M/W/ R) 18·20 USA Gymnastics National Congress

SEPTEMBER 1·4 Region 1 Congress (M/W/ R/ GG) 16·0ctober 1 Olympic Games (M/W/ R/TR) 22·24 Region 2 Congress (W) 29·0ctober 1 Region 7 Congress (W)

OCTOBER 13·15 National TOPs Testing·East (W) 20·22 National TOPs Testing·West (W) 20 Reese's Gymnastics Cup (M/W) 30·Nov. 5 FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (R) TBD·TBD 2001 Post·Olympic Tour (M/W/ R/TR/TU)

NOVEMBER 11 ·12 Pontiac International Team Championships (M/W Srs.) 13·15 FIG Congress 21·27 Jr. Pon American Championships TBD Future Stars Notionol Championships (M) TBD Coaches Workshop (M) TBD Fall TeamGymn Classic (GG) TBD PAGU Children's Interclub Championships

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling

Christchurch, NZL Broadview Heights (Cleveland), OH Bartlesville, OK

Austin, TX Lansing, MI Houston, Texas Seattle, WA Indianapolis, IN Houston, TX Colo. Springs, CO TBD

Chicago, IL Houston, TX Palm Harbor, FL Colorado Springs, CO Montville, NJ Emory University Atlanta, GA Emory University Atlanta, GA W. Bloomfield, MI Kristiansand, NOR Canada & U.S. Cincinnati, OH

Tulsa, OK Brooklyn, NY Sf. Louis, MO

Sf. Louis, MO St. Louis, MO

Boston, MA Boston, MA

Santa Clara, CA Sydney, AUS Portland, OR Virginia Beach, VA

Indionopolis, IN Phoenix, AZ New Orleans, LA Rome, ITA TBD

Richmond, VA Marrakech, MAR Buenos Aires, ARG TBD TBD TBD Mexico

SCHEDULE

DECEMBER 6·10 National TOPs Training Camp (W) 8·1 0 USA Gymnastics Executive Committee/ Board Meetings 13·20 FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (M) 16 Trampoline World Cup Finals (TR)

2 o o JANUARY 13·19 FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (W) 15 Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier 1 (M/W) 22·2B FIG Intercontinental Judges Course (TR/TU)

FEBRUARY 3 6·10 11 ·15 TBD TBD TBD 24

MARCH

Visa Gymnastics Series Qualifier 11 (M/W) FIG Continentol Brevet Course (W) USAG Continental Brevet Course (W) USA Gymnastics Winter Cup Challenge (M) RhythmiC Challenge (R) American Classic & American Challenge (W) Visa American Cup Championships (M/W)

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Tulsa, OK Indianapolis, IN Prague, CZE Dessau, GER

Arnhem, NED TBD Bratislava, SVK

TBD Indianapolis, IN Indianapolis, IN TBD TBD TBD Orlando, FL

16·17 31·Apr. l

Pontiac International Teom Championships (M/W Srs/Jrs) TBD Level 10 State Meets (W) Vorious Sites

APRIL 7 7·8

21·22 28·29 TBD TSD TBD TBD 19·21 TBD TBD TBD

MAY 3·6 11 ·13 18·20

JUNE TBD TBD TBD

JULY TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD 20·22 26·Aug. 4

AUGUST

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NCAA Regionols (W) Level 10 Stote Meets (W) (#2 of 2) Level 9/ 10 Regional Championships (W) Level 10 Regional Championships (W) NCAA Regionals (W) NCAA Regionals (M) USA Gymnastics Collegiate Championships (M/W) USA Gymnastics National Invitational Tournament (W) NCAA National Championships (W) NCAA National Championships (M) J.O. National Championships, Individual & Group (R) Level 9 Championships (R)

J.O. National Championships (M) Level 9 East/West Championships (W) J.O. National Championships (W)

Elite Regionals (W) Natonal Gym Fest (GG) tentative American Sokol National Slet (GG)

U.S. Challenge (W) U.S. Classic/ National Gymnastics Festival (W) Elite Regionals (international Only) (W) Rhythmic Eastern (R) Rhythmic Western (R) U.S. classic/National Gymnastics Festival (W) World Championships & Age Group Games (TR/TU)

8·11 John Ho ncock U.S. Gymnostics Championships (M/W/R/TR/TU)

9·11 USA Gymnastics National Congress 16·26 World Games (R/TR/TU) 22·Sepf. 1 World University Games TBD CongressFest (GG)

SEPTEMBER TBD World Team Trials (M/W)

OCTOBER 20·29 Rhythmic World Championships· lndividuals (R)

Various Sites Various Sites

TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD TBD Athens, GA TBD TBD TBD

Minneapolis, MN TBD Eugene, OR

TBD Nashville, TN Detroit, MI

TBD TBD TBD TBD TB D TBD Odense, DEN

TBD

TBD Akita, JPN Beijing, CHN TBD

TBD

Vienna. AUT

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~Q)Q)Q) ~A\~~lfW Ci!~~l1~~~(~l1~Q~ ~Ci!H~g;~I!. ,~ The Safety Schedule is updated weekly on our website www.usa-gymnastics.org LATE REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT GUARANTEED 30 Savannah, GA; 12-4 p.m.; course kb043000ga; Islands 10 Stroudsburg, PA; 1-5:30 p.m.; course pf061 OOOpa;

International Gym Camp, 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd; Local contact: Bruno Klaus 570-625-0244; Instructor:

A BOOK OR ADMISSION TO THE COURSE. YMCA; Local contact: 912-897-1192; Instructor: Kim Boyd Monday, (by 5:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) 803-561 -0523 is the last day registrations will be accepted for courses being conducted the following weekend. Registrations received alter that time or on site will be charged an additional $25. Minimum age for Safety Certification is 16 years. 18 is minimum age for Professional Membership.

APRIL 21 Penfield, NY; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course sc042100ny;

Gymn Trng Cntr, 2051 Fairport Nine Mile Point Rd; Instructor: Soroh Jane Clifford 716-388-8686

22 Columbus, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bf0422000h; Universal Gymnasts, Inc.; 4555 Knightsbridge Blvd; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-457-1279, 614-876-2930

27 Broadview Heights, OH; course bf0427000h; Gymnastics World; Local contact: Ron Ganim 440-526-2970; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-457-1279

28 Mills, WY; 7-11 p.m.; course rw042800wy; Wyo. Gymnastics Center; Locol contact: Dove Brunner 307-266-3023; Instructor: Raleigh Wilson 307-745-8302

29 Logon, UT; 3-7 p.m.; course qs042900ut; Utah State University HPER Building; Instructor: Quin Shannon 435-797-1494

29 Phoenix, AZ; 1 :30-5:30 p.m.; course dw042900az; Phoenix SpineHs Gymnastics; Instructor: David Wehr 602-295-3939

29 Draper, UT; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course kh042900ut; Bailies Gymnastics; Instructor: Katy Heddens 435·647-5772

30 Los Alamos, NM; 1-5 p.m.; course Ij043000nm; Los Alamos School of Gymnastics; Instructor: 505-662-9523, 505-662-9118

MAY Louisville, KY, 1-6 p.m.; course ss050799ky; St Xavier High School, Room 119; Instructor: Steve Schoenbaechler 502-495-2501 Mukilteo, WA; 5-9 p.m.; course kd05070Owa; Gymagine Gymnastics; Instructor: Kelly Donyes 425-513-8700 (Time change! Was 7:30-/ /:30 a.m.)

19 West Babylon, NY; 9: 15 a.m.-l :30 p.m.; 25 South Jerome Ave; Instructor: Ed Konopa 631-422-0116

21 Pompano Beach, FL; 12-4 p.m.; course ml0521 0011; American Twisters, 2100 NW 33rd Ct.; Instructor: Marci Levine 305-861-8753

31 Downers Grove, IL; 4·8 p.m.;course jn0531 00i1; Double Tree Guest Suite, With Women's High Performance Coaches Seminar; Instructor Jerry Nelson 317-237-5050 ext 247

JUNE Addison, TX; 5-9 p.m.; course cp040200tx; ASI Carrollton, 15555 Wright Brothers; Instructor: Cindy Perison 972-463-4978 Salt Lake City, UT; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course kh060300ut; Location TBA; Instructor: Katy Heddens 435-615-1800 Aliso Viejo, CA; 1 :30-5:30 p.m.; course ng060400ca; Notional Gymn Trng Cntr; Local contact: Neela Moussavian 949-831 -7300; Instructor: Nicki Geigert 760-943-6986 Tampa, FL; 8 a.m.-12 p.m.; course nb060800fl; Lightning City Gymnastics; Region VIII Mini Congress; Lacol contact: lightning City Gym 813-558-0035; Instructor: Nelena Beck 352-493-7512

Phil Fronk 856-786-3977 11 Tampa, FL; 9 a.m. -1 p.m.; course m10611 0011; Lightning

City Gymnostics; Region VIII Mini Congress; Local contact: Lightning City Gym 813-558-0035; Instructor: Marci Levine 305-861-8753

11 Bristol. CT; 9 a.m.-1 p.m.; course 1c0611 OOct; 100 Fair St; Instructor: Liz Cornish 860-585-9524

23 Mandeville, LA; 6-10 p.m.; course cg0623001a; North Shore; Locol contact Susan Summers 504-624-8310; Instructor: Caesar Garcia 225-275-4210

JULY 15 Hilliard, OH; 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; course bf0715000h;

Universal Gymnasts, Inc. 2881 Scioto Darby Executive Court; Instructor: Bobbi Fahrnbach 614-457-1279; 614-876-2930

23 Middletown, RI; 1-5 p.m.; course mf072300ri; Newpport County YMCA; Instructor: Mike Franco 401-789-8096

AUGUST 4 Worthington, OH; 1-5 p.m.; course bf0804000h;Thomas

Worthington H.S.; Instructor: Bobbi Farhnbach 614-777-9430, 614-876-2930

SEPTEMBER 17 Bethlehem, PA; 9 a.m.-l :30 p.m.; course pf091700pa;

Girls & Boys CoOp, 635 East Brood Sf.; Locol contact: Sandy Greiner 610-861-9151 ; Instructor: Phil Frank 856-786-3977

OCTOBER 21 Hilliard, OH; 4-8 p.m.; course bfl 021990h; Universal

Gymnasts, Inc.; 2881 Scioto Darby Executive Court; Instructor: Bobbi Farhnbach 614-457-1279; 614-876-2930

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