MARCH 4-6 Winter Classic (TT) 4-6 American Challenge (W)

APRIL 1-3 7-9 7-9 9 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 21-22

JUNE 2-5 4-5 9-12 9-12 9-12 10-11 17-19 18-19 22-26 24-26 29-July 2

JULY

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

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

Moster Compulsory Workshop (W) level 9 Championships (R) Master Compulsory Workshop (W) GG Nationals (GG) Pacific Rim Sports Summit (M, W) U.s. Qualifier (M) Reg. 3 Compulsory Workshop and Technical Symposium Reg. 2 Compulsory Workshop and Technical Symposium XXI American Sokol Slet (M,W,R,IT) U.S. Elite Challenge (IT) J.O. Notional Team Training Camp (W)

TBD World University Games (M,W,R) 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 Games (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 Notional Gymnastics Day 10-13 Visa Championships (M,W,R,AG) 10 National Business Conference (B) 11 -13 National Congress

SEPTEMBER 14 Jeff Metzger's I-Day Boot Camp 15-18 World Championships (TT) 21 -23 World Age-Group Games 30-0ct 2 TOPs Notional Testing (W)

OCTOBER 29 Financial Management Seminar with Sean Dever

Ft. Smith, AR San Antonio, TX

Various Sites Various Sites West Point, NY Various Sites Ithica, NY Kansas City, MO Various Sites Auburn, Al Region 7

Houston, TX PalmeMo, Fl St. louis, MO Cincinnati, OH Ontario, CA TBD Houston, TX New Waverly, TX Houston, TX

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

Izmir, TUR College Pork, 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 Eindhoven, NED Eindhoven, NED Houston, TX

Indianapolis, IN

SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 17 -21 Jeff Metzger's Boot Camp 21-27 World Championships (M,W) TBD Future Stars National Championships (M) TBD Notional Coaches Workshop (M) DECEMBER 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 level 9/1 0 Regional (W) 21-23 level 9 East & West Championships (W) 28-30 JO National Championships (W) MAY TBD JO Notional Championships (M)

JUNE TBD GG Nationals TBD GG World Gymnaestrada Training Camp

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

OCTOBER TBD World Championships (M, W)

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

FEBRUARY 24 American Cup

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

MAY 11 -13 JO Notional Championships (W) 18-20 level 9 East & West Championships (W) TBD JO Notional Championships (M)

JULY TBD World Gymnaestrada (GG)

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

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

AUGUST 1 American Cup 8-24 Olympic Gomes (M,W,R,TR)

W = Women M = Men ACRO = AG

R = Rhythmic GG = Group Gymnastics B = Business

NOTE: Dates and events subject to change or cancellation •

Cincinnati, OH Melbourne, AUS TBD TBD

Houston, TX Phoenix, AZ Houston, TX

TBD

Various Sites TBD TBD

TBD

TBD TBD

TBD

Aarhus, DEN

TBD TBD

TBD

Various Sites

TBD TBD TBD

Dornbirn, AUI

TBD

TBD TBD

TBD Beijing, Chino

TR = Trampoline TU = Tumbling IT = Trampoline/

Tumbling

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an official publication of USA Gymnastics

PUBLISHER Robert V. Colarossi

EDITOR Luan Peszek

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FEATURES

Getting to the Core

A Sport Defined by the 10.0

2005 National Congress and Trade Show ..

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Spotlight: First Lady of Gymnastics Retires, Jacquelyn "Jackie" Klein Fie . .22

Thanks to USA Gymnastics Industry Members. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24

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DEPARTMENTS Event Schedule .. ...... ... ..... ...... .. ....... ... 2 Classifieds ..... ... ... .... ......... ..... .... ... ... 46 USA Gymnastics Message ..... ... .. ....... . 4 Safety Certification Schedule .... .... .... 48 Athlete Focus .......................... .... ..... .. 9

Busi ness Tips .. .............. ..... .. .. ........... 16

Member Service Upda te .......... ... ..... 30

KAT/MELPD .................................... 33

PROGRAM UPDATE Women's Program Update .......... ..... 38

Men ' s Program Update ........ ... .. .. ..... 42

Group Gymnastics ..... .. .................... 36

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USA GYMNASTICS Message

Steve Penny Sr. Vice President

USA GYMNASTICS Begin I-le re. Go Anywhere.

The dawn of a new quadrennium has arrived. As the luster from Athens continues to shine on USA Gymnastics, we recall the stellar performances of our athletes at the 2004 Olympics. The team's success provided a bold signature on the progress USA Gymnastics has made over the past four years. The future is bright, hopeful, and exciting.

Our Olympic success is not solely a demonstration of talent at the elite level. It is an indication of the unwavering commitment and dedication of our athletes, coaches, professional members and volunteers. USA Gymnastics has developed and refined an incredible infrastructure of Junior Olympic events and athlete identification programs, creating valuable opportunities for our young gymnasts and funneling emerging talent to the elite level.

Within gymnastics, this successful system is as strong as any in the world. In fact, USA Gymnastics fields inquiries from other national governing bodies eager to learn more about our program and the development of our athletes. The tireless effort of everyone involved in our athlete development pipeline is being widely recognized.

Our progress is assisted by the strong support and commitment of some outstanding corporate sponsors. USA Gymnastics identifies corporate sponsors who share in our core values and who want to contribute to our growth and success. We work closely with these companies to help them create a positive association between USA Gymnastics and their brands.

I am happy to report that Visa, IJ. Maxx, GK/Elite Sportswear, AAI, and A-l Awards are continuing their support through 2008. In addition, agreements with more companies are being negotiated. A priority with all of these partnerships is to closely align our joint marketing activities with the gymnastics community so that our members, event promoters, and clubs benefit from these relationships.

Our goal is to work with these sponsors to grow the sport while supporting USA Gymnastics programs. We are always open to fresh ideas on how to best integrate sponsors with opportunities. You are invited to forward me thoughts or suggestions at spenny@usa­gymnastics.org.

A team philosophy is essential in creating successful partnerships. Successful partnerships provide value to the sponsors and benefits back to the gymnastics community. Please patronize the companies that support USA Gymnastics and I encourage you to participate in the marketing activities that are made available through their involvement.

We all benefit from a strong foundation. For a national governing body, a healthy corporate base is one of the building blocks of a strong foundation. USA Gymnastics is fortunate that many of our building blocks are secure. We can look to a future filled with success, growth and shining moments, like those we shared in Athens.

Sincerly,

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GETTING TOTHE

R Most would agree that a strong "core"

By Chris KoLba MHS PT CSCS

Masters of Health Science Degree in Physical Therapy Certified Strength/ Conditioning Specialist Director of OrthoNeuro sports medicine clinic in Columbus, OH Strength/conditioning consultant for Buckeye Gymnastics, Columbus, OH National lecturer/ speaker on topics of strength, conditioning and rehab

is essential to all sporting activities and tasks of daily living. What is the core and howdo we train itto maximize performance? Generally speaking, the core consists of the lower back, lateral trunk and abdominal (rectus abdominus, obliques, transverse abdominus) musculature. For years, largely based on traditional anatomy lessons and body building routines, we believed that endless sit-ups and hyperextensions were the way to go. As our understanding of human movement and sports performance

The internal oblique is the middle muscle of the

abdominal wall and runs at right angles to the oblique

facilitate greater muscle, joint and balance receptor activity, ultimately leading to greater carry-over to the skill or activity. It also facilitates more effective interaction between all the muscles and joints involved in the skill, not just one or a few as seen in the traditional sit-up or hyperextension exercise. The object being to enhance the body's ability to load to explode.

have grown, we began to realize that training for performance often required a different approach - hence the term "sport specific" training. Simply stated, the more an exercise looks and feels like the activity to be performed, the greater the carry-over to that activity. When designing exercises to enhance performance, one must look at the activity or skill and ask - how does gravity, ground reaction forces and momentum effect the body and how do all the muscles and joints interact to complete a skill or movement? In the traditional sit up one lies on their back and attempts to bring the shoulders up towards the pelvis, in essence contracting only the abdominals. For performance/ function we would ask - when in gymnastics do you lay on your back and do this? Are the gravitational forces the same? Are the ground reaction forces the same? Is the momentum the same? Do all the body parts interact similar to a gymnastics skill? The answer is rarely, if at all. In gymnastics, the body is primarily in a vertical position with various components of spin and rotation acting against gravity, utilizing and absorbing ground reaction forces and momentum. Therefore, training the core in an upright position would be a better choice to

The external oblique is the outermost

muscle of the abdominal wall

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The true function of the abdominal muscles is to decelerate or control backward bending and rotation of the trunk. You do not need them to forcibly flex the trunk forward (as a sit-up does) because gravity will do this for free. The muscles of the low back help decelerate forward flexion and rotation of the trunk. The respective muscles of the trunk rely on various other muscles to assist them with the task at hand. One common theme that is critical for human movement and sport is that all muscles need to be eccentrically elongated relatively quickly (loading) to enhance their

concentric contraction (exploding). Think of a rubber band, the more you pull it the harder and faster it snaps back. Your muscles utilize the same principle called the stretch shortening cycle to enhance the muscles ability to move the body explosively. An easy example of this is in jumping. You always "squat" down or load first to enhance your ability to jump or explode higher. Try jumping up high without bending your knees or ankles first; its impossible.

Presented here are what we call the Med Ball 6 exercises. They are designed to t rain the core more appropriately to enhance the skills performed in gymnastics. Initially focus on correct

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form, control and full range of motion. Work from slow to higher speeds of movement. Start with light and progress to moderate resistance. Initially, begin with 10-15 reps of each. Gradually work up to 2-3 sets of 10-15 using a light to moderate med ball (depending on size/ age of gymnast). Never sacrifice form for speed or resistance. This only leads to poor results, compensations and injury. Remember the idea is to help increase the muscles ability to load in order to more forcefully explode in an environment that closely mimics what the muscles and joints will experience in the actual skill.

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Figure 2

Figure lA and lB. MB Chop Hold MB with both hands. Reach high overhead and back and then "chop" down between legs. Bend knees on downward movement. Alternate up and down chop in controlled rhythmic motion for desired reps.

Figure 2. MB Tight Rotation Hold MB close to body. Rotate side to side for desired reps. Make sure to pivot feet when rotating to protect low back.

Figure 38

Figure 3A

Figure 3A and B. MB DiagonaL Chop Reach high over one shoulder and then "chop" down and across to the opposite hip. Pivot feet with

rotation movement to protect low back. Knees should bend with downward movement. Diagonal chop up and down in controlled rhythmic motion for desired reps. Do both left and right diagonal chops

MB Overhead

Stand with feet shoulder width or less. Hold MB overhead. Tilt body side

Figure 4. MB Long Arm Rotation Same as above except hold MB out in front of body at chest level.

to side in controlled rhythmic movement. Let hips move with body. Stay fully upright with movement, don't let body sway forward or back. This can lead to increased stress on low back. Can hold ball on head to decrease lever arm if back bothers them or not use MB. Note: Squeezing glutes seems to help minimize stress in low back .•

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Durante Driven to Succeed

By Luan Peszek

David Durante is 24 years old and a graduate of Stanford University with a degree in biology. He's also a full-time gymnast at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, Colo., and recently became the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge All-Around Champion.

We asked David how it felt to win the Winter Cup Challenge and he said, "It was a great feeli ng to win--It was amazing. It's the start of what I want to accomplish in the next few years."

Durante is defi nitely driven to succeed. In fact, his goal coming into Winter Cup was to win. He

said, "It's a great step for this year but I have a lot of things to improve upon and I know I need to get my start values up. The results show that I'm prepared and the USOTC has been a good change."

David's long term goal is to compete in the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. He added, "But, along the way, I want to make the 2005 World Championships team and compete in as many competitions for the U.S. as I can and bring back as many medals as possible."

In 2004, after Olympic Trials, Durante moved from California to Colorado to train at the U.S. Olympic Training Center. We asked about his move and he said, "I was ready for a change. I needed to get away from college life. I'm surrounded by other great gymnasts at the OTC like Jason (Gatson) and Brett (McClure) and Yewki (Tomita) and Steve McCain comes in on occasion, too. It really pushes

As far as the next big event, Durante is not quite sure. He says he knows there are some international events coming up and he hopes he gets an assignment in the next few months.

As far as the future, Durante would like to go into physical therapy but, at the present, there are no schools in Colorado Springs for this pursuit, so Durante will be taking some business and art classes at a local college. "I prefer to be busy and concentrate on more things than just gymnastics," said Durante. "Once I leave gym I want to get it out of my mind and be passionate about other things. Focusing on the gym 24 hours a day makes me crazy."

So what does Durante like to do when he's not in the gym? "I like to draw. I'm into art. I do portraits, some gymnastics pictures, landscapes and a variety of things. It's relaxing for me. I also like to watch other sports. My favorite sport besides gymnastics is soccer. I played soccer in high school and a lot of my family plays soccer, too."

We asked Durante to tell us one thing that most people don't know about him . He said, ''I'm an Italian citizen . My dad was born in Italy and my mom's family is from Italy. I received dual citizenship when I was younger. I just had to apply for it before I was 18 years old. I can speak Italian just okay but I can understand it pretty well. My dad speaks fluent Italian. I've been to Italy 8 or 9 times and I love it. I'd like to eventually live there for a little while."

Good luck to David as he drives to succeed in his sport!

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

2005 JR. OLYMPIC NATIONAL COMPULSORY WORKS~OPS & T~C~NICAL SYMPOSIUMS

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(L~V~LS 7-10) ~ J m j tilfJ}t((~ th~ G~N~RAL IN~ORtv1ATION ~ ___ J'~j-f _

DAT~S SIT~S June 3-5, 2005, Louisville, KY, Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel Ballroom

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

PURPOS~ 01= TI-I~ COMPULSORY WORKSI-IOP/T~CI-INICAL SYMPOSIUM To provide the participants with a clear understanding of the 2005-2013

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

well as the optional rules and requirements.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

By March 18th for Online registrations

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

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

Price Choose one of four options:

Reqist. EarLv Req. Reqist. EarLv Req.

1. CompuLsory Workshop onLy - LeveLs 1-6 (Fri./Sat./Sun.) $325.00 $300.00 $375.00 $350.00

2. CompuLsory Workshop LeveLs 1-4 onLy (Sun.) $125.00 $100.00 $175.00 $150.00

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

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

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

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

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

Compulsory Program book ($45) and / or JO Code of Points ($55).

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

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, ADDITIONAL COURSES OI=I=ERED IN CONJUNCTION WITI-I TI-IIS EVENT

I. LEVEL 10 JUDGES' RE-CERTlFICATION 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 Safely

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 materiaL Therefore, please do not expect to complete the memorization 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-IOP SCI-IEDULE

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Sun ., June 5 or 12 .... 7:30 AM - 9:00 AM ................................................................... Late registration-Technical Symposium 8:15 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-test/ practicejudging (6:15-7:45 dinner break)

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

I-IOUSING 1) LOUISVILLE: Marriott Louisville Downtown Hotel

280 W. Jefferson, Louisville, KY A very large block of rooms has been reserved. Call (800) 228-9290 by Wed. May 4, 2005 for reservations.

Louisville Marriott Workshop Guest Room Rates: Single/Double/Triple/Quad Occupancy $95.00 plus State & Local tax (currently 13.95%)

Use Code "USAG Workshop" to receive workshop rates The Maniot is 8 miles from Louisville Airport. Shuttle to hotel available for $9.00. Parking at the hotel is $9.00 per day.

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

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 only 5 miles from the Reno/Tahoe International 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. ComplimentanJ and valet parking is available at the Hilton.

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

one (1) night's room and tax.

AIR TRAVEL For those attendees h'aveling 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% discount. 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 (1-317-692-5212l. On-line registration is available to Professional, Jr. Professional, and Instructor Members ONLY.

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

By March 18th for Online registrations

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

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A SPORT DEFINED BY THE 1 0.0 By Russell W. Fystrom • University of Minnesota • E-mail fystr001@umn .edu

What do you think of when you hear the number 10.0? We in gymnastics have been able to take a mere number 10.0 and have the entire world

associate that number with perfection . r don't know of a ruling body that has developed a concept of such magnitude. People understand that a 10.0 is a symbol of perfection. People use the 10.0 all the time in humor and judgment of non-gymnastics related concepts to denote striving or achieving perfection. Each association relates to the concept that gymnastics has developed, and we benefit by people associating the 10.0 with gymnastics and perfection. First and foremost the 10.0 defines our sport. Are we willing to give all that up because we feel the need to fix the rules but are not creative enough to fix them within the parameters of a 10.0? This abandonment of the 10.0 will not serve gymnastics well.

The gymnastics world has determined that artistic gymnastics needs to change their rules. r agree, but r differ on one important point. My difference revolves around the concept of an open-ended code versus a 10.0 code. To rid us of the 10.0 is not the solution to make all of our judging problems magically disappear. The concept of a 10.0 is not the problem; arriving at the score is the problem. If your car has a flat tire, you change the tire, you don't redesign the tire.

At the recent Olympic games, the crowd booed and whistled for a better score for Alexander Nemov. r view that as a positive for our sport. How many times does the crowd boo at a diving event when the score comes up? We in gymnastics have an advantage that with a defined score of a 10.0, all spectators know what

the best score is and can feel they have a reason to relate to the performer and the other audience members. Do we think the audience not knowing or understanding our basic scoring would better serve us? Would it allow the judges to hide their mistakes and ineptness? It is very difficult to complain about a score if you do not understand the system . We in gymnastics engage the audience by giving them the parameters of the scoring system. Do we need to be better? Absolutely! We give the spectators a reason to be engaged in the scoring, that

being the knowledge of how to achieve perfection by scoring a 10.0.

Gymnasts and their struggles to achieve a 10.0, and thus achieve perfection, have defined the Olympic games of the past. We need to ask those in our sport who have achieved the symbol of perfection how it defined them and their relationship to the audience. Nadia Comaneci, Nellie Kim and others can speak to that issue. r strongly feel it gives us an advantage in the public eye over other judged sports. Are we concerned about improvement in

judging or just eliminating the audience's understanding of our scoring system? We should be proud of our development of the 10.0.

We can find creative solutions to our problems without the loss of the 10.0. Are we willing to abandon the most

important symbol developed by a sports ruling body to achieve an open-ended code that is understood by no one but the people involved in the sport? The concept of the 10.0 is what r believe creates involvement by our audience and thus allows more spectators to understand and view gymnastics as a measure of perfection.

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T.J. Maxx Partners

With USA Gymnastics Through 2008 USA GYMNASTICS To Support Athlete Development Programs

On the heels of one of the most successful post-Olympic Tours in USA Gymnastics history, T.J . Maxx and USA Gymnastics have enhanced their successful partnership through 2008 with

support for grassroots developmental programs and the potential for another post-Olympic T.J . Maxx Tour following the Beijing Olympic Games.

The comprehensive four-year agreement includes provisions for the development of youth education initiatives and support for the athlete development programs integral to maintaining USA Gymnastics' recent success. The partnership will also grant T.J. Maxx entitlement of the U.S. Women's National Team and naming rights to the Women's National Team Training Center, to signify T.J. Mads involvement in all facets of the development of athletes from novice through elite.

"T.J. Maxx has been an outstanding partner to USA Gymnastics since 2000, contributing greatly to our success," said USA Gymnastics President Bob Colarossi. "Commitments such as these help put our athletes on the awards stand at the World Championships and Olympic Games. Our association with T.J. Maxx has increased our ability to spread the gymnastics message to all corners of the country, and we believe that together we can sustain that success through our joint grassroots initiatives in the years to come."

"We are excited to continue our close association with such a popular and successful women's team and women's sport. Gymnastics fosters so many positive developmental aspects in America's youth , and we look forward to creating new opportunities to reach out at the grassroots levels," said Wendy Lohr, Manager of Event Marketing for T.J . Maxx. "T.J. Maxx has enjoyed unprecedented success in reaching our core consumer through sponsorship of USA Gymnastics' programs and events."

At the elite level, T.J. Maxx gains additional recognition through entitlement of the Women's National Team and rights associated with the USA Gymnastics' Women's National Team Training Center, located near Hunstville, Texas. T.J. Maxx becomes the presenting sponsor of the 2005-2008 American Cup, a FIG World Cup competition airing live on NBC Sports on Feb. 26, and gains commercia l inventory and other marketing opportunities within the sport. The agreement also includes commercial inventory in the NBC broadcasts of the 2005-2008 Visa Championships and the 2006 Pacific Alliance Gymnastics Championships.

T.J. Maxx also becomes the title sponsor of TOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) and gains rights to the USA Gymnastics Age Group Development Program across all disciplines. These programs serve to develop gymnastics opportunities and enhance training experiences for aspiring gymnasts. Additional grassroots initiatives will be developed, and may include a series of beginner gymnastics camps

to introduce kids to the principles of gymnastics, and the formation of a scholarship program to aid gymnasts in their pursuit of higher education goals.

"T.J. Maxx and USA Gymnastics have closely aligned core values that represent hard work, opportunity, and hope for children's future," added Steve Penny, Sr. Vice President of USA Gymnastics. "This unique partnership allows T.J . Maxx to become involved in our organization at all levels, and to become an integral part of the athlete development process."

USA Gymnastics' athletes earned 56 Olympic, World and Pan American medals in 2001-2004, culminating in a nine-medal performance at the 2004 Olympic Games. Of the six medalists among the U.S. Women's Olympic Team, five emerged from the TOPs program. The current U.S. Women's National Team includes more than 20 TOPs graduates, signifying the importance and success of USA Gymnastics core athlete development program. T.J. Maxx's support of the ath lete development process will expand the program's testing and training, bring national attention to the program, and allow more athletes to have access to development programs which maximize the athletes' opportunity to gain the skills necessary to one day vie for the U.S. National Team .

T.J. Maxx has been a proud sponsor of USA Gymnastics and USA Gymnastics events since 2000, including the 2000, 2003 and 2004 lJ. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions, and the 2001 T.J. Maxx International Gymnastics Challenge. The 2004 lJ. Maxx Tour visited 42 cities and entertained more than 240,000 spectators from late September through November.

Global Strategies Group of Boston served as a broker of the T.J . Maxx agreement, on behalf of USA Gymnastics.

lJ. Maxx, a division ofThe TJX Companies, Inc. (www.tjx.com). is the nation's largest off-price retailer, was founded in 1977 and has since grown to almost 800 stores in 48 states. T.J. Maxx offers brand name merchandise for the entire family and home at prices up to 60 percent below department and specialty store prices, every day.

The Retention Paradox: A Contrary Point of View

Longtime foLLowers have heard me forward that good decision­making requires the abiLity to embrace paradox-two opposites that seemingLy can't be true at the same time but nonetheLess are. WeLL, this month's topic is a classic case, and those who are unabLe to deaL with its paradoxicaL nature wiLL gain Little, and perhaps be misLed. So, grab a cup of coffee, Lock your door, put your feet up and keep an open mind.

For years, I went around the country to Congresses and beat the drum about retention. To me, it was seLf-evident that higher retention wouLd transLate into a stronger, more profitabLe business. I now know such a bLack and white view was too simpListic; higher retention does not necessariLy mean a stronger, more profitabLe business. SkepticaL? Read on!

ClearLy, there are certain things every business shouLd strive to do that are LikeLy to raise retention; one basic exampLe is to perpetuaLLy seek better EmpLoyee/ Client reLations. On the other hand, I am convinced, there are some things a business couLd do to 'drive' higher retention that may not Lead to a stronger, more profitabLe business, Long term. In fact, over the years, I have found that a high retention number can actually be a contrary indicator of a business's vitaLity. Surprised? I am not making up the ruLes, I am simpLy reporting the news.

Allow me to share a story: Just Last week, a teLephone discussion with 'Sam' from Missouri once again brought to Light the Retention Paradox. Sam Lamented: his enrollment was static, his profit was abysmaL and he 'didn't know how much Longer he was wiLLing to hang on; perhaps he shouLd just seLL: In asking, I Learned that his club's demographic profiLe is very good-in fact, good enough to support a club of : 1,000+ (unfortunateLy, not his club). Sam went on to stress how :

happy his clients are and that his historic retention rate was 92+%, month over month, far better than my GymClub. Perhaps this is an isoLated event? No, too many times to ignore, I have heard Gym Club A speak of 90% retention and Gym Club B speak of 80% retention , onLy to Learn that Gym Club A has an eternally mediocre business whiLe GymClub B has demonstrated growth, vitaLity and profitabiLity. I used to think this phenomenon was a function of size-that the Larger GymClubs weren't doing 'as good a job' as smaLLer GymCLubs and therefore had Lower retention. But after studying specific operations, that proved not to be the case. Besides, if that were true, we wouLd see a trend for Larger Gym Clubs to beco me weaker, and smaLLer Gym Clubs to become stronger, and that is definiteLy not happening. There is something eLse at work here and I think it has to do with the business model.

I used to beLieve that a smart Gym Club owner designed his/ her business to 'minimize any and aLL chances of a student ever 'dropping out: I have come fuLL circle; I now subscribe to the beLief that 'I can buiLd a stronger business, Long term, by being easy to do business with and if Mrs. Everyday Client desires to take breaks and enter in and out, I wiLL design a business that makes that easy to do. By catering to Mrs. Everyday Client, I wiLL generate more revenue per student OVER THE LONG RUN AND buiLd greater client LoyaLty AND broader word of mouth , AND THEREFORE, a stronger, more profitabLe business even though retention data may trend Lower.

Metzger, what couLd possibLy be good for retention data but not good for Long-term profit? Any of the following efforts to raise retention rates couLd invoke the Law of unintended consequences. Do you ...

• ... design curricuLum/ skiLL goaLs to make it awkward to or discourage 'taking a break';

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41 st 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. Indiana · Augusl lO.13. 2005 National Championships fo r 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, vi sitors 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

1-800-958-INDY.

WHO SHOULD ATTEND: All USA Gymnastics Professional and Instructor members. Coaches, judges and instructors of a II 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, Trampoline 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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and acrobatic gymnastics will take place at the Indiana Convention Center, along with Congress.

WHEN - TENTATIVE CONGRESS SCHEDULE:

August 10, 2005 Congress Reg. opens 12:30-6:00 p.m. Annual Business Conference, Safety/ Risk Management course, KAT and ME LPD 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) .

Reservations: National Travel Service 888-603-8747 email usagama@takeavacation .com

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After July 25, 2005 you must register on-site. (omplele one form per person-Photocopy for additional registrations, Become on Instructor Member to receive the member discount, Simply check "Please sign me up" and include an extra $49.00 (565.00 Foreign Instructor Member) In your tolol amount enclosed, Your confirmation will be sent by email. Please provid a valid emoll address, Registration opens August 10 • Congress sessions ond Exhibit Hall August 11-13

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0$395 Congress Registration + Gold Ticket Package (Early Bird Pri.e)

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0$345 Congress Registration + Silver Ticket Package (Early Bird Pri .. )

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Minimum age for Congress registration is 16. To oowme 0 professionol member (0111-800-345-4719

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Total Amount Enclosed $ Make Check/Money Order Payable 10 USA Gymnaslics

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please return this registration form to: USA Gymnastics Congress, Pan American Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol, Indianapolis, IN 46225 FAX: 317-237-5069 ATTENTION: CATHY AlleN

THE INDIVIDUAL CONGRESS FEE INCLUDES: • Credential for entrance to Congress sessions and clinics Aug . 11-13 indianapolis, tN. • Admission 10 Rhythmic Championships and Acrobalic Gymnaslics Team Trials. • Entrance to the Exhibit Hall featuring the industry's finest products and services. • One ticket to the Congress Donee Party on Saturday, August 13 .

(odc!i!ionol Congress Donce Potty tickets For spouse/guests ore $35 eoch--ovoilobie ot on·site regisJrorion)

Videotaping: Videotapmg of Congress sesSIons is permllled FOR PERSONAL USE ONLY unless the session presenters announce that his/ herlthelr session may nol be videotoped.

Language: Th. olhcloi language 01 Congress IS EnglISh USA Gymnashc> WIll make no specml pre­VISions lor Ironslohon of sessions inlo other longuoges,

Congress attendees with special needs must oOllly USA Gymno.llcs III wntlOg In this regard prior to the July 25. Early s"d deod!.ne. We Sliggesr rhol tl", 101011110110 0 be ,"eluded WIth rhe Congress registrat ion form .

CANCEllATION POLICY All reglslrolion cancellations musl be in writing.

SubmIt request In wrillng to USA Gymnosllcs, AMenllon: Cothy Allen

Before July 25 - RegIStration fee less $30 servIce fee per person canceling.

After July 2S .. 50% of regIstration fee per person concel1ll9

SUBSTITUTION POUCY To nonsfer registration to anolher person, the new Congress

attendeo musl olso havo a PfOfesslonol Or Instructor membership Before July 25 - $30 por substitullon ON·SlTE .. $35 per substitvhon SubmIt reque" in w"nng to USA Gymnastics, AMentian: Cathy Allen

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

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 50 register early!

Come to the 2005 USA Gymnastics National Business Conference to "Rev Up" your business. Take a victory lap and join the winners 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 this 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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USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGR~SS

Indianapolis, Indiana ' August 10,13. 2005

USA GYMNASTICS HALL OF FAME INDUCTION CEREMONY & LUNCHEON Saturday, August 13, 2005 11:40 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Indianapolis, Indiana

The honorees of the Class of 2005 will be announced soon

National Congress 2005 Pre and Post Conference Events Registration form will be in the next issue of Technique

OnLine registration availabLe for most courses

Women's' Program State & Regional Workshop Tuesday & Wednesday, August 9 & 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel Time - TBD

Women's Program Summit Dinner Meeting Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 6:00-8:30 p.m.

Risk Management/Safety Certification Course Minimum age is 16 years at time of course Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 1:00-5:30 p.m .

Kinder Accreditation for Teachers - KAT Preschool certification. Minimum age is 16 Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 8:30 a.m.-3:00 p.m.

Movement Education Lesson Plan Development Course MELPD Certification for preschool and development teachers

Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 3:30-8:30 p.m.

National Business Conference Wednesday, August 10, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 8:30 a.m.-5 :00 p.m.

Women's Judges' Certification Tests Sunday, August 14, 2005 Downtown-Marriott Hotel 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.

First Lady of Gymnastics Retires Jacquelyn IIJackie" Klein Fie

Jackie Fie retired last year as President of the FIG Women's Artistic Gymnastics Technical Committee following the Olympic Games and World Cup Final. Her 12-year tenure in that office secures her legacy as the most influential person in history to shape judging techniques and the evaluation of artistic gymnastics in general. She has set an admirable standard for the field worldwide.

Jackie had her first major judging assignment at the 1957 National AAU Championships held at the University of Chicago. Since then, she ascended to the Presidency of the Women's Technical Committee (WTC) of the Federation Internationale de Gymnastique (FIG) having served that organization since 1976 as a member and Vice President. She is the first American to be elected to the WTC attesting to her wide acceptance by Eastern Europeans who dominated the post since 1934. In that year, Countess Jadwiga Zamoyska of Poland assumed the leadership for the first competition for women at a World Championships in Budapest, Hungary. Fie retired at the end of 2004 following the Olympic Games and World Cup Final.

Jackie Fie got her start in gymnastics as a 4 year old at the Lincoln Turners where she competed under her first teacher, Alex Erisoty, and eventually, under Erna Wachtel who would also become her Olympic team coach in 1956. She had instruction in dance and acrobatics from Jim Rozanas at his dancing school in Chicago. She competed in speed skating and track and field for the Chicago Park District. Later, representing the Lincoln Turners, she made the 1956 Olympic team and was a member of the national team in 1955 and 1956. After winning the balance beam title at the National Turner Championships in 1959, she injured her back and was forced to retire from competition.

Fie majored in physical education at Northwestern University and graduated with highest honors and a Bachelor's degree in education in 1959. She took a position at Evanston Township High School and later worked in Evanston's Parks and Recreation Department (1963-68). She taught one and one half years at Niles West High School (1970-71) trying to balance a teaching load and coaching with her ever growing responsibilities with the fledgling United States Gymnastics Federation (USGF) serving as Asst. Executive Director from 1968 to 1970 and VP for Women from 1967-1969. She served as the National Technical Director for USFG Women's' Junior Olympic Age Group Program and Elite International Program 1965-1980. Her professional life after 1971 has been almost exclusively in gymnastics.

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Fie pioneered judging certification for women in the United States and assisted in designing an outline for training judges for the national governi ng body, assisted by Kitty Kjeldsen and Delene Darst. Kjeldsen later became the first Director of the National Association of Women's Gymnastics Judges (NAWGJ).

Fie received her international judging "Brevet," a commlSSlon or certification awarded by the FIG upon the completion of requirements, in 1968 and co-authored a book with Carolyn Bowers, Andrea Schmid­Shapiro and Kjeldsen on judging and coaching women's gymnastics. She contributed technical articles for the Division for Girl's and Women's Sports (DGWS) of the American Association for Health , Physical Education and Recreation (AAH PER). The AAH PER published rules and guidelines for girls and women as early as 1963 and sponsored several National Institutes on Girls Sports to upgrade existing skill levels in track and field and gymnastics. Fie contributed to these Institutes, also the DGWS Gymnastics Guides from 1967 to 1980 and was co­author for the FIG's Code of Points for the 1980, 1985, 1989 and 1993 editions. She was the author of the 1997 and 2001 Codes.

She sing le-handedly designed the foundation for the USGF's Women's Committee including its administrative structure, its function, programs for competition and judges' training. She has been active with the Committee since 1964, among other positions serving on

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In the 60's Fie's USGF responsibiLities included conducting judging certification sessions and clinics of various kinds. She was invoLved, with Ernestine RusseLL, in composing the first set of USGF compuLsory exercises, judging standards and other technicaL reguLations that were eventuaLLy adopted by other nationaL organizations, principally the NAGWS, AAU, etc.

When the USGF was finally recognized by the FIG as the nationaL governing body for the sport in 1970, her duties increased many foLd. In 1973, Jackie was Chief Lecturer for the first North American ContinentaL Judges Course and was a frequent FIG Lecturer at continentaL and intercontinentaL courses thereafter. She was eLected to the FIG's Women's TechnicaL Committee in 1976 in MontreaL, serving as a Chief Lecturer for aLL IntercontinentaL Judges' Course through 1992 and Author/ Director for the 1996 and 2000 Courses.

Jackie has been a judge, Apparatus Chair or Chair of the Superior Jury at aLL Olympic Games since 1968, aLL WorLd Championships and WorLd Cup competitions since 1976, as weLL as numerous continentaL championships and internationaL invitationaLs abroad and in the United States. At the OLympic Games in 1996, 2000 and 2004 she aLso functioned as the FIG TechnicaL DeLegate - Director.

After she was eLected to head the FIG's Women's TechnicaL Committee, her duties escaLated considerabLy. She was regarded as an evenhanded administrator and attempted to minimize the nationaListic fervor in judging which has caused probLems in the past. Jackie is married to Larry Fie, former CEO and President of American AthLetic, Inc. , a major manufacturer of gymnastics equipment and the coupLe resides in Jefferson, Iowa.

Jackie was inducted into the Citizen's Savings Gymnastics HaLL of Fame, now USA Gymnastic HaLL of Fame, in 1979. She aLso received the Master of Sport award by USA Gymnastics in 1980 and that same year received the roc Olympic SoLidarity Expert Award fo r Gymnastics. Upon Fie's retirement in 2004, the FIG bestowed upon her an honorary Vice Presidency and she wiLL be Listed as such in the future.

USA Gymnastics "spotLights" Jackie for aLL of her contributions to the sport. The gymnastics community saLutes her dedication, achievements and tenacity. Best wishes, Jackie, in your retirement years. We'LL miss you!

1956 Melbourne Gymnastics Olympians reunite at the Olympic Indoor Hall in Athens: Larissa Latynina - USSR, Jackie (Klein) Fie - USA, Tamara Manina - USSR, Lydia Ivanova - USSR.

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Athlete Memberships: All expire on July 31, 2005 Athlete and Introductory members are not pro-rated. If you are signing up

a new athlete or Introductory athlete/member now, make certain they are aware that the membership is only valid through July 31, 2005.

USA Gymnastics Cheer: Update A committee is in the process of establishing and finalizing all rules and regulations for the new USA Gymnastics Cheer program. This program will be available for the 2005-2006 season beginning in August 2005. Watch our website and Technique for more information beginning in April. A competition schedule will be established. Education for coaches and judges will be presented at National Congress in Indianapolis, Indiana, August 11-13, 2005.

Cheerleading education and certifications wiLL also be held at the National CORE Symposium in October 2005 in Indianapolis, IN .

USA Gymnastics University: Save the Date - October 28-30, 2005 The inaugural USA Gymnastics University CORE Symposium will take place the weekend of October 28-30, 2005 in Indianapolis, IN. This symposium will concentrate on the cornerstone activities of your gymnastics business. Helping you place the building blocks to create a strong foundation for your gymnastics business.

Who should attend? Developmental, recreational, preschool teachers, instructors and coaches. Office managers, front desk personnel, program directors and club directors. All-star cheerleading coaches and judges. Certifications: Women's judges exams, Women's Level 1-4 certification, KAT certification, MELPD certification. Plan on sending your entire staff. Member Club discounts wiLL be available.

C-Compulsory elements, cheerleading c\asses and teams, c\ass instructors/teachers O-Office management. The business of running your business. R-Recreational gymnastics, developmental, preschool, beginning levels 1-4 E-ExceLLence through Education

Separate symposium tracks wiLL be offered through the weekend. More information in next issue.

Compulsory Check-up Competition - Women's Program Level 4- 6 October 29-30, 2005 - Indianapolis, IN - Watch for details!

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The meeting was called to order 1:00 pm by Gary Anderson, Na tional Elite Program Chairman .

1. ROLL CALL: Chairman Region I Region II Region III Region IV Region V Region VI Region VII Region VIII EPM

Gary Anderson Derick Moellenbeck-absent Brad Loan Michael Harris Greg LaFleur Mary Lee Tracy Barbara Tiess Jen Bundy Toni Rand Gary Warren

2. OPENING REMARKS Gary Anderson opened the meeting by welcoming the committee and new committee member, Barbara Tiess.

3. TOP CHANGES FOR THE 2005 SEASON Recommendation to accept the following changes to the 2005 TOP season: Eliminate the Push Up Test Add a 30 second handstand hold test Change the Leg Flexibility test to using 2 vault boards low end to low end Decrease the value of the Shoulder Flexibility Test to 5 points Increase the value of the Leg Flexibility Test to 15 points Add the following additional Press Handstand criteria:

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Increase the State / Regional /National TOP Testing fees to $40.00 Additional fees are to go to the National Office (will now =

$15.00) Motion: Jen Bundy Second: Toni Rand PASSED

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4. TOP STATE MANAGERS Recommendation to assign TOP State Managers to oversee the TOP program in each state using the following "Duties and Responsibilities." TOP State Managers Must:

• Coach or work at a club that participates in the TOP program

• Participate in State / Regional clinics where TOP athletes are attending.

• Conduct and attend all TOP tests in their state (unless there is more than one State TOP Manager for that state)

• Be responsible for assigning and educating respective TOP State Testing Staff

• Be responsible for notifying all clubs within their state of dates and locations of all TOP tests and clinics. This should be done in cooperation with the Regional Elite Chairman. Notifications can be done via State / Regional Newsletters, emails or by direct mailings.

• Communicate directly with the National TOP Manager state TOP test sites and dates.

• Be responsible for collecting all registration forms and fees • Be responsible for reporting TOP testing results to the

National Office in a timely manor. • Be responsible for sending the entry fees to the Regional

Chairman along with an itemized account of expenses. Motion: Mary Lee Second: Mike Harris PASSED

State TOP Managers will be asked to attend the State TOP Manager Education Clinic that is scheduled for April 30 - May 1, 2005 to be held at the National Team Training Center, Houston, Texas. Airfare will be paid for by State/ or /Regional funds. USA Gymnastics will be responsible for room, board and local transportation. A listing of the TOP State Managers can be found on the TOP Website: www.usa-gymnastics.org / women / tops/ tops.html

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JANUARY 24, 2005

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 Butche!; MPC Secretary & Jr. Coaches Rep. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. (absent) Kurt Golde!; Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. Jo1m Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. 2005 BUDGET Ron Galimore proposed modifications to the 2005 Men's Program budget in order for it to be in balance with what was approved by the Finance Committee and the Board of Directors. These modifications included an increase in the entry fees for athletes and coaches attending the Future Stars National Championships and Coaches Workshop. Ron also made other recommendations to decrease spending from the original budget that was submitted. All of the changes were endorsed by the Men's Program Committee.

III. SENIOR NATIONAL TEAM SELECTION CRITERIA TO WINTER CUP CHALLENGE Ron Brant reviewed the criteria for the selection of Senior National Team members that has been used in the past.

The MPC will use the following criteria to select members onto the Senior National Team at the conclusion of the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge: Six athletes will be selected by the Men's Program Committee and placed on the Senior National Team at the conclusion of the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. These positions could be awarded to an all-around gymnast, a multiple event competitor, a specialist, or a petitioned athlete that the MPC believes has a chance to compete and win medals internationally.

Motion: To approve both alternates from the 2004 Olympic Team as Sr. National Team Members through the 2005 Visa Championships.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita Motion: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

IV. WINTER CUP CHALLENGE FORMAT There will be no change to the Individual Event format that was used in 2004 and the judges will be encouraged to use .05 deductions to help avoid ties throughout the competition.

Motion: To use the average of three judges scores at the

2005 Winter Cup Challenge to obtain the final score & the following tie breaking procedures: 1. Highest start value 2. Lowest B panel score 3. Average of two lowest B panel scores

Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Kurt Golder PASSED: Unanimously

The 2004 Olympic Team has been invited to the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge to be recognized at the beginning of the Individual Event Finals competition on Saturday.

V. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To adjourn at 8:50am Pacific

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

. Next two MPC Meetings will take place February 4 & 5, in Las Vegas : from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon.

Closed meetings will also be conducted after the competition each night to discuss National Team selection.

Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

MEN'S PROGRAM COMMITTEE CONFERENCE CALL MINUTES

JANUARY 11, 2005

Conference call began at 7:05 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. George Beckstead, FIG Rep. (absent) Kurt Golder, Sr. Coaches Rep. Miles Avery, Sr. Coaches Rep. Bill Foster, Jr. Coaches Rep. Jay Thornton, Athlete Rep. John Roethlisberger, Athlete Rep.

II. 2005 WINTER CUP CHALLENGE PETITIONS Ron Galimore described the process of 58 petitions, not including the 4 foreign athletes. Some individuals sent in poor videos. Also, some routines did not match the written analysis

. submitted. Every single routine submitted had to be completely : judged in order to create a level playing field. The routines were ~ judged by the new FIG changes - 1.6 bonus. The goal for this ~ Winter Cup Challenge is 84 gymnasts.

Motion: To approve Jeff Johnson'S injury petition for the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge (Rings only).

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Motion: Kurt Golder 2nd: Miles Avery Approved: Unanimously

Motion: To approve Nyika White's injury petition for the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge (Rings only).

Motion: Steve Butcher 2nd: Kurt Golder Approved: Unanimously

Motion: To approve the foreign athlete petitions of Canadian gymnasts Adam Wong and Casey Sandy for the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. A letter of request was submitted from the Canadian Gymnastics Federation. They will not displace any positions open to U.S. gymnasts.

Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Bill Foster Approved- Unanimously

Jose David Ramos of Puerto Rico has requested to participate in the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. The Men's Program Committee must first receive a letter from his federation requesting participation.

Nikolai Korepanov, Gym Force Gymnastics Training Center, is also requesting to participate in the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge. He has Russian citizenship, but is a U.S. resident seeking citizenship. He has never represented Russia in international competition. He also did participate in the 2004 U.S. Championships (exhibition only). Ron Galimore will request a petition tape from this athlete to determine if he will meet the participation criteria established by the MPC.

At this point in the meeting it was decided to have a one hour recess to provide an opportunity for Ron Galimore to recalculate potential approved petitions according to criteria adjustments made by the MPC.

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• . .. have monthly billing cycles rather than terms (statistically, monthly cycles have higher retention than Terms);

• ... have pricing/registration/payment syste ms that overtly or covertly punish 'taking a break' (using Client contracts are an overt example of this);

• ... use literature/marketing that stresses or implies for everyone, 'gym nastics is a long term commitment' (Kid First does but for team only);

• . .. design your programming model with only one pyramid and all students aiming toward the peak (team) rather than multiple pyramids with goals and objectives tailored to each pyramid;

• ... subscribe to the belief that 'once a child drops out, s/he is gone for good'? I strongly suggest eliminating the word 'droppi ng-out' from your mind, your vocab ulary and your business. Substitute 'taki ng a break; and work and work and work on your business until you are confident that when a Client does take a break that s/he will return . If you believe that a 'drop out' is 'gone forever; you first need to fix your thinking, and then fix the way you do business if long term growth is your goal! Scream it from the rooftops: the 2nd best source of new revenue is former Clients so nurture t hem as if they are gold (by the way, the #1 source of new revenue is current Clients)!

Further confirmation of the Retention Paradox is my own business experience. Today, in 2005, co mpared with 1990, my business performs better in every non-financial measure I can think of: Client relations;

Call ended at 11:00 am EST Call resumed at 12:30 pm EST

Motion: To approve the petitioned athletes to the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge based on the following set criteria: All-Around & 5-Event Qualifiers= 8.0 average score 4-Event Qualifiers= 8.2 average score 3-Event Qualifiers= 8.4 average score 2-Event Qualifiers= 8.6 average score I-Event Qualifiers = MPC selection There will be no change in the participation policy and athletes who qualify through the 3, 4, & 5 event criteria will be allowed to compete in the All-Around.

Motion: Kurt Golder 2nd Jay Thornton Approved: Unanimously

Motion: To approve Brian Lee's injury petition for the 2005 Winter Cup Challenge (Rings only).

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

III. ADJOURNMENT Motion: To Adjourn at IO:OOam Pacific Motion: Yoichi Tomita 2nd: Steve Butcher PASSED: Unanimously

Respectfully submitted by Steve Butcher, MPC Secretary

Approved by: Ron Galimore, Senior Director, USAG Men's Program

Approved by: Bob Colarossi, USAG President

teacher/child relations; teacher/parent relations; coworker/coworker relations; leader/coworker relations; communications; marketing; skill development; competitive team performance. You name it and we are doing it better and in most cases a LOT better! Yet, today, our retention averages 10 percentage points lower than in 1990. Metzger, that's interesting, how about the financial performance, then to now? No comparison: we have hugely higher revenue, profit margin and profit, plus, we are able to compensate better. The cold, hard facts are: Kids First does better today by every measure except one ... retention!

I have thrown a lot at you so allow me to try to distill the Retention Paradox into one sentence. Seeking to encourage behaviors that enhance relationships and traditionally increase retention are worthy goals of any GymClub; however, designing your business model to maximize retention at every turn is probably not the best strategy if long term growth and profitability is your goal.

In closing: I think I know a measu rement that wi ll more effective ly measure what we think we are measuring with retention . I intend to experi ment with it and after I give it a fair try I will report back. Of course, it might take a while before its true effectiveness is known: after all, it took me decades to recognize the Retention Paradox! Of course it is those and other challenges that make running a sma ll business so much fun.

Jeff Metzger • USA Gymnastics Business Development Partner President, Gym Club Owners Boot (amp • President, Kids First Sports (enter

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Karolyi Camp will be provided upon registration.

Additional Information: Contact Gary Warren, Eli te Program

Manager, USA Gymnastics: 3 17-829-5627 or

Gwarren@usa-gymnastics.org

Mail or Fax Registration Form To: USA Gymnastics, 20 I South Capitol, Suite 300. Ind ianapolis. IN 46225 -

Fax (317)237-5069

LEARN FROM THE BEST - Scheduled Clinicians: National Coaching Staff- Martha Karolyi (National Team Coordinator). Muriel Grossfeld. Tammy Biggs, Arthur Akopyan. Antonia Markova, Steve Rybacki (IEC Chairman, World and Olympic Coach). Dr. Larry assaI' and Dr. Wi lli am Sands.

FORMAT - Observation of all aspects of the Women's National

Team Training Camp that will be conducted during the seminar. This is your chance to see and hear the best coaches in the US "up close and personal" and a rare opportunity to watch the nation 's best gymnasts in training. Lectures from the National Team oaching Staff on sk ill development. along with sports science lectures. will be conducted.

COST- $400 Registration fees do NOT include Room and Board. Room and Board at the Karolyi Camp - $60 per night per person. LIMIT to the first SO registrations!

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March 18 Bend, OR 97701 ; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Acrovision Sports Center, 63255 Jamison Rd Directions: Rich Gufstason 503-388-5555 Course code: DA031820050R Instructor: Debra Anderson 541-496-3692

25 Rutland, VT 05701; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Head Over Heels Rutland Directions: Gail McGann 802-273-3627 Course code: GM03252005VT Instructor: Gail McGann B02-273-3627

April 2 Carlsbad, CA 92009; 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Magdalena Ecke YMCA Gymnastiscs, 6100 Avenida Encines Directions: Quin Shannon 760-804-B170 *walk-ins welcome, see website: ymcagym.com for directions. Course code: NG04022005CA Instructor: Nicki Geigert 760-943-6986

22 Coldwater, KS 67029; 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Veternan's Building Directions: Candice Wilkinson 620-5B2-2899 Course code: RW04222005KS Instructor: Robin Weidmaier 816-232-7502

June 2 louisville, KY; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Marriott louisville Downtown Hotel ' in conjunction with JO National Compulsory Workshop. Course code: BM06022005KY Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777 -9430

louisville, KY; 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Marriott louisville Downtown Hotel ' in conjunction with JO Notional Compulsory Workshop Course code: BM06042005KY Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430

Reno, NV; 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Reno Hotel Hilton ' in conjunction with JO National Compulsory Workshop Course code: MT06092005NV Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-330-2274

11 Reno, NV; 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Reno Hotel Hilton ' in conjunction with JO National Compulsory Workshop Course code: MT06112005NV Instructor: Michael Taylor 650-330-2274

18 Woodward, PA 168B2; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt 45 Directions: Steve Hass 814·349·5633 ' lunch available on site Course code: SH06182005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633

25 Hilliard, OH 43026; 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Universal Gymnasts, Inc. Directions: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430 Course code: BM062520050H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777 -9430

July 16 Woodward, PA 16882; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt 45 Directions: Steve Hoss 814-349-5633 ' lunch available on site Course code: SH07162005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633

AUfst 6 ;odward, PA 168B2; 10:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Woodward Camp, 134 Sports Camp Dr, Rt 45 Directions: Steve Hoss 814-349-5633 ' lunch available on s~e Course code: SH08062005PA Instructor: Stephen Hass 814-349-5633

September

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