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May 1994 Vol. 14, #S

New Leader For USA Gymnastics

Book Review: Natural Laws: The Making Of An Inner Athlete

What Is This USA Gymnastics Online! Thing?

The Round-off Entry Vault

Book Review: Sports and Stress Therapy

1994 Congress

1994 Gymnaestrada

The Sissone

The Men's 1993 Code Of Points: Should We Love It Or Leave It ?

Preschool Gymnastics Survey

Selection Procedures

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Sandy Knapp (hair, USA Gymnastics

Letter From Chairman

NEW LEADER FOR USA GYMNASTICS

tt Dear Membership: "

From the moment Mike Jacki announced his resignation, I had some concerns. Not about replacing A him, but making sure we could satisfy you during that process. During the time our search was taking 5 place, I spoke a lot about the "process." Our Search Committee really emphasized how we did the search. We wanted to make sure you were represented on the search team, saw the candidate profile, and had the opportunity to participate via your opinions or suggest a possible candidate. We also wanted to make sure there was a steady flow of reliable information as this process unfolded.

I am happy to report that all of the above occurred. I feel very strongly that our attention to detail paid off and tha t the "process" served the best interests of USA Gymnastics.

------------~ By now, you've probably heard the name Kathy Scanlan. Yes, she is our new President and she was

Our new President,

Kathy Scanlan, was

unanimously

recommended by the

seven-member Search

Committee, endorsed

by the Executive

Committee, and

ultimately and

enthusiastically

approved by the

Board of Directors of

USA Gymnastics.

I'm sure you're going

be very happy with

our choice.

unanimously recommended for the position by the seven-member Search Committee, endorsed by the Executive Committee, and ultimately and enthusiastically approved by the Board of Directors of USA Gymnastics. I'm sure you're going be very happy with our choice. Let me tell you a little about her background.

Kathy has a w idely established reputation for excellence in leadership and management of complex organizations. She is currently a principal in the consulting firm of Scanlan, Sorensen & Potter, Inc., which specializes in management and marketing for sports events, institutions and facilities . The company's clients include World Cup USA.

She served as the Executive Director of the 1993 World University Games, joining that organization just 10 months before this massive event. In spite of the many difficulties associated with the event, Kathy affected a remarkable turnaround for the local organizing committee. In addition to two years as the Executive Vice President of the Seattle Supersonics where she directed business operations and served as the liaison with the City of Seattle as they explored the feasibility of a new arena, she was the Executive Vice President of the Seattle Organizing Committee for the 1990 Goodwill Games. In that capacity she was responsible for the overall presentation of the 17 day international athletic competi­tion. From 1974-1988, Kathy worked in various capacities for the City of Seattle.

In terms of her abilities, we feel extremely comfortable with her skills. We believe she is going to do great things at USA Gymnastics and that you will find her management style both effective and refreshing.

As I reflect back on our search, let me simply say thank you for your support and participation. It made a difference. Now focus that support on Kathy Scanlan. She's going to make a difference, too!

Kathy Scanlan President, USA Gymnastics

Kathy Scanlan has a widely established reputation

for excellence in leadership and management of

complex organizations. She is currently a

principal in the consulting finn of Scanlan,

Sorensen & Potter, Inc., which specializes in

management and marketing for sports events,

institutions and facilities. The company's clients

include World Cup USA.

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Wha tever cycles we pass through, no matter what our pace, it's best to trust in natu­ral order-to enjoy each day, come what may, with all the energy and humor at our command. Humor is a good sign that we have a balanced perspective. After all, no mat­ter how magnificent our ath­letic aspirations or achieve­ments, we remain eternally tiny specks in the great uni­verse; taking a step out-of­bounds on floor or having a slight loss of balance on a beam skill is hardly going to shake up the cosmos.

The above was used with permission, from The !lI l1e /' Athlete: Renliz il1g Yo II /, FII II­est Potell tin!, by Dan Millman.

Book Review

Everyone begins life as a natural athlete, Millman

says, but most of us loose the knack because, as we

grow up, we acquire "fears, associations, beliefs,

attitudes, and concepts that draw us out of the

natural pattern" of performing from a place of

inner balance.

ordinary people interested in keeping fit. It explains how ac­tive men and women can coor­dinate and develop their physi­cal, mental, and emotional skills, thus empowering themselves to achieve maximum capabili­ties-not only in sports, but in

na tural athlete," Millman sa ys, "but most of us loose the knack because, as we grow up, we acquire fears, associations, be­liefs, attitudes, and concepts that draw us out of the natural pa ttern of performing from a place of inner balance.

Dan Millman

--------------1 daily life. Dan Millman, a world cham­pion gymnast, was recently in­ducted into the U.s. Gymnastics Hall of Fame. He won the World Trampoline Championship in London, England, in 1963. Dan has coached gymnastics at

Stanford University and at the University of California at Ber­keley, and was a professor at Oberlin College. He has trav­eled the world studying a vari­ety ofEastern diSCiplines, includ­ing yoga, the martial arts, and mind-body integration. Dan is currently writing, lecturing, and presenting trainings around the United States and abroad. He has wri tten six other books.

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O ~:~ t:o~~~: you've been seeing regu lar articles here in Tech-

nique magazine regarding telecomm-uncation, USA Gym­nastics Online!, and DELPHI.

We suspect you've also been seeing and hearing a lot about the "communications highway" in your local newspaper, vari­ous magazines and on TV.

Wha t' s happening in the world today is that millions of people are now communicating faster and more reliably than they ever have before by using their computers. The advantages are enormous.

1. You don't have to write com­munications out by hand, or even print them.

2. You don't have to go to the post office to mail them.

3. You only need a phone line­something you already have.

4. You need a computer, a mo­dem and appropriate com­munications software which are getting chea per every day.

To climb on the worldwide data highway means you, sitting in your living room or office, can use your computer to communi­cate directly with a friend in Rus­sia or a club owner in Australia or look up a book in the French Librarie Nationale. You can con­nect directly with Sweden's Presi­dent,leave electronic mail for Bill Clinton, write to NBC, or write a letter to anyone at USA Gymnas­tics. And all of it is done at great speed: 186,000 miles per second! Even Federal Express can't beat that record!

The da y is coming when da ta communications will be so prevalent, we will wonder how we ever got along by using regu­lar mail. (The computer world calls it "Snail Mail") .

So hook up! All you need is a very basic computer and a mo­dem. Next you'll want commu­nications software, particularly software that can work to keep you online as short a time as pos­sible. Online time is usually billed in minute increments, and there-

Telecommunications

WHAT IS THIS "USA GYMNASTICS ONLINE!" THING? Steve Whitlock and Jan Claire

USA Gymnastics

fore you want software that al­lows you to quickly download information, then read it later, after you've "captured" the in­formation to your printer, or a diskette, and then signed off the system.

Your computer speaks data. Your telephone line speaks sound. The modem converts data to sound on your end (send­ing) and then converts the sound back to data on the other end (receiving). This modulation and demodulation of the data gives us the word MODEM. (Look at the first two letters of modula­tion, and the first three of de­modulation). That's all the mo­dem does: converts data to sound and back again.

Why can't you do without the modem and just send the data over the phone line? That day's coming. It's called fiber optics. A system capable of han­dling the SPEED at which data travels. Current phone lines­which use old fashioned, slow copper wire-can't handle the band width necessary to send data directly.

Your software should be ca­pable of the following:

1. Dialing phone numbers.

2. Storing the sign-on process so you don't have to enter it each time you sign on to the same online service.

3. Allowing you to use your PRINT SCREEN key to print

things you see online directly to your printer or a disk.

4. Allowing you to capture ev­erything tha t appears on your screen to a disk file-such as the entire text of an article you're reading online as it scrolls by on your screen or the complete transcript of a conversation you're having with someone online. This way you can easily print out the transcript, or copy, after you've sighed off.

5. Allowing you to upload (send) or download (receive) files set up for that purpose on online systems.

If the software can't do these minimal things, don't buy it.

When you get experience online and know how to upload and download files, you'll find thousands of free and shareware programs you can download. One of them on Delphi called "D­Lite" simplifies the process of using USA Gymnastics Online!

Oh yes . One other thing. Communicating online takes money. Besides the hardware and software costs, you'll be charged for being online. But not a lot-compared to the in­forma tion you can gain in a short time. Even though you're using telephone lines, the cost of a long distance call is much more than you'd spend using that same phone line for data transmission.

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For instance, USA Gymnas­tics Online! and its parent ser­vice, Delphi, allow you access through local phone numbers in over 500 cities. So you don't pay for long distance. Instead, these local phone numbers place you on SprintNet or Tymnet's data network-at a cost that can be as little as $1 per hour!

USA Gymnastics Online! and Delphi allow you 5 free hours when you first join-to rum­mage around the systems and try everything! Then, you can choose a $10 per month plan which allows you 4 hours a month online and you pay $4 per hour after you use that up, or there's a $20 per month plan in which your first 20 hours are included and pay $1.80 after you've used up 20 hours. We find, here at USA Gymnastics, that we're spending just about 20 hours a month maintaining the system, so we doubt you'd ever reach that amount of time; therefore, you'd be paying $1 per hour for access.

There's a catch. All of the above applies to after 6:00 p.m. access. Daytime access because of the huge amount of business­oriented traffic-comes with an additional $9 per hour charge. Our advice: ALWAYS ACCESS AFTER 6:00 PM and BEFORE 7:00AM.

One other thing: if you're a novice at using computers, get to your white pages business sec­tion and look wlder your town's name and the computer society in your town. Call them. They are eager to help computer novices get into the online world. In In­dianapolis we did just that: looked up Indianapolis Com­puter Society. Their people were a great help getting us started! Sooner or la ter, you'll be commu­nicating online. It's where every­tlling in intelligent communica­tions is headed. Why not start now. Begiruling with something you know and love: gymnastics.

If you would like more infor­mation on joining USA Gym­nastics Online! see the ad in this publication, or call us at (317) 237-5050.

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USA GYMNASTICS has joined with DELPHI in a great new partner­ship. USA Gymnastics Online! is the new DELPHI Custom Service offering you the world of gymnas­tics through your computer and modem.

In addition to USA Gymnastics Online!, you can access DELPHI itself, and explore the Internet.

Join USA Gymnastics Online! now and get 5 hours of evening or weekend access to tryout the I nternet for free!

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It's all yours when you "hook up" to USA Gymnastics Online and Delphi .

It's easy to sign up, and even easier to get online once you've signed up, through more than 600 local access telephone numbers nationwide. Explore it all from the comfort of your own computer. Get USA Gymnastics Online! and access to DELPHI and The Internet.

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Vault

THE ROUND--OFF ENTRY VAULT

Colin Still Colin Still Sports Consultancy Tel. 0952-813956 (Great Britain)

The Russian gtjmnast Natalia Yurchenko introduced the round-off vault. Before its introduction all salta type vaults were dynamic, thelj required good speed down the runway and very fast reactions off the springboard. This vault can be achieved without being dynamic down the runway or on the board, but it still holds true that the faster, more powerful gtjmnast will perform this vault more dynamically . The less powerful gtjmnast, though, now has the ability to compete alongside gtjmnasts using more high quality vaults . Elena Shuslnmova used a different technique to that of Natalia Yurchenko. Because of her tremendous speed and power, she could leave the board and lift her hips and feet so fast that the "snap" position almost became irrelevant. Very few gtjmnasts will be able to use this technique.

Before learning this vault, the gtjlnnast must have a very sound round-off back handspring. Any existing problems will only be exaggerated-they will not disappear.

It is very important that the gtjmnast spend a great deal of time consolidating the back handspring. Commitment to the whole vault must be 100 percent, and if the hands have too little weight on them when the gtjmnast touches the horse, he/she must have done enough to ensure that his/her natural reaction is to tuck and make the salta rather than to open and try to stall the rotation.

The Run To nm at speed, the gtjlnnast must be leaning

slightly forward in the direction of the vault . The arms should be relaxed and bent at the elbow to an angle of about 90 degrees. The shoulders should be relaxed and, not hunched up. The knee lift should be high. Many gtjmnasts lift the feet up behind and not the knees up in front. The arms should move parallel to each other as should the legs .

Common problem: Too many gtjlnnasts run with straight arms crossing in front of the body.

The Hurdle The hurdle step should be long and low with the

arms finishing above the head and straight.

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the end of the hurdle, it is important that when he/she moves forward to put the hands on the floor it is done in such a manner that there is no shoulder angle and no break in line between the second hand down (e.g., the right hand) and the right leg.

The alignment of the body when it makes contact with the floor is venj important. A great deal of force from the floor is going through the hands and hopefully through the correct part of the body to rotate the gtjlnnast to a slope of 20 cm in height. The feet should stay 011 the line to the middle of the board while the hands should be to either side.

Sa ehi tip: In the early stages of learning this vault, undue stress is felt through the wrist of the second hand placed dowl1 on the floor. A soft mat should be placed in front of the board to absorb some of the forces. thus protecting the wrist.

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Board Contact If the gJjmnast has made correct contact with the

floor and "snapped" correctly from it, she/he should land on the springboard just short of the vertical line. By the time the gJjmnast extends the feet into the board the body would have rotated past the vertical and be ready to move into the first flight.

Common problem: At this stage, too many gJjmnasts are seen with the weight of their body in front of the feet causing the knees to travel in the opposite direction of the vault resulting in a very poor, inconsistent first flight.

Horse Contact When the gJjmnast contacts the horse she/he should

do so with the shoulder and hip angle open. This will pre­

stretch the muscles before contracting them, making the

contraction more powerful and faster. It is venj difficult to

speak about anyone correct angle of contact with the horse

due to the different angular velocities of the gJjmnasts and

the compression times in contact with the horse. It is true

to say though that the gJjmnast should strike the horse at

such an angle that the gJpnnast can "snap" and leave from

it before the center of gravity (CG) passes the vertical.

Second Flight When the gJpnnast leaves the horse he/she will do so

in a concave (dish) shape. When in the air, the gJjmnast

can opt to stay straight or change shape at this point for

more angular velocity or twist.

Landing Whatever shape the second flight has taken , there

should be enough rotation left for the gJjnmast to extend to

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the concave shape in which he/she started. Sometimes it has been in vogue to hyper-extend prior to landing, but when the gJjmnast makes contact with the ground, she/he should do so in a concave shape. The angle of the body upon landing will depend on the trajectonj of the fligh t and the amount of rotation left. The gJjmnast will make contact with the toes first, balls of the feet and then the heels. Every muscle must contract to help decelerate and stop the closure of each joint in the body. If the gymnast lands with too much rotation, the gymnast must stay as long as possible; if short of rotation, he/she must stay as short as possible.

Progressions

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am about to list are not a "Sressions can be used and 'len different gymnasts 'earn the vault, A well '1tial will be able to learn 'ssions; those of lesser 'en progressions.

A. knees high.

B. Running down the runway, exaggerate the knee lift .

c.

The coach should check the arm swing.

RO over a mat roll (log). RO over a log and land on a springboard.

Teaching tips: In the early stages, it is advisable to place three boards side by side for gJjmnasts who go off line. A soft mat in front of the board is useful

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~--------~----------~'o to alleviate the stress on the second hand and target the hands for placement.

D. Round-off, salta. The identical shape to be convex until the vertical and then concave shape until landing. This progression allows the coach to check board and knee angles.

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F.

Have the gJjmn.ast stand on the board and back handspring on to a height of about one meter. She should be supported and held in the contact shape with the horse-this will act as a "memonj position" for her.

The gJjmnast performs a back handspring on a platform to "snap" through to lying position.

G. From a run, the gymnast should do a RO back handspring on to a mat stack. The stack should be soft enough in the first instance in case the gJpnnast's head makes contact with it. The mats should start low and others added to finish at the height of the horse.

Hint: The step effect helps to give the gymnast two levels to put her hands if the desired result does not happen.

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H. A firm target area should now be placed on the stack so that the gJpnnast can thrust off and rotate to her back.

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level as low as possible, it should initially be wrapped in a soft mat. Progression H can now be attempted again.

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To help the gJpnnast with the timing of the tuck, pike, straight and twist section of the vault, mats can be put behind the vault and the gymnast "snaps" to land vertically on them and only then makes the necessary movements to complete the vault .

It is much safer when asking the gJjmnast to attempt the vault for the first time, to do so into a loose foam pit. When successful, firm mats can be put into the pit until the levels are the same as a regular landing surface or utilize a solid foam

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Coaches Education

Successful completion of this course fulfills one requirement for PDP

Level II Accreditation. ASEP COAClflNG PRINCIPLES To more accurately reflect their current programs and future efforts, ACEP is now ASEP, American Sport Education Program. In addition, the Sport Science Course is now titled "Coaching Principles Course." USA Gymnastics feels this is 0 positive change which indicates more specifically the content areas covered in this comprehensive course curriculum.

Use the form below to pre· register for the course of your choice. To guorantee your registration, a completed form must be received by USA Gymnastics three weeks (21 days) prior to the published course dote.

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JUNE JO Friday: 8:00 am-6:00 pm Wyndham Greenspoint Hotel, Houston, TX (ourse Dir.: Beau 8iron (713) 497-6666 This course is to be held in conjunction with Texos USA Gymnastics Annual Summer Meeting.

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(ourse Dir.: Jeff LaFleur Lacal (ontact: Tim Keckler (813) 962-3220 This course is to be held in conjunction with the Region VIII Mini·Congress.

JUNE TBA (amp Greenkill, Huguenot, NY (ourse Dir.: Dave Moskovitz (317) 237-5050 To be held in conjunction with Summer Workshop.

JULY 6·7 Wed.: 12:00 noon-4:00 pm Thurs.: 8:00am-12:00noon Holiday Inn St. Peters, 4221 S. Outer Rd., St. Peters, MO 63376 Holiday Inn (314) 928-1500 (ourse Oir.: TBA Local (antact: Tom Burgdorf (314) 281-9433 This course is to be held in conjunction with the Olympic Sports Festival.

JULY 9 8:00 am-5:00 pm Aipken Senior & (ammunity (enter, 17800 Redwood Rd., (astro Valley, (A (near Oakland) (ourse Dir.: Susan Robinette (510) 481-9460

JULY 29 Time: TBA, Pierre Marquette Hotel, Peoria, IL

rr«iJA USA Gymnastics-ASEP Coaching Principles Course- Registration Form GYMNASTICS

(ourse Dir.: Norbert Bendixen (708) 949-7768 (708) 949-USGF This course is to be held in conjunction with Illinois State Congress.

JULY TBA St. Louis, MO (ourse Dir.: Dave Moskovitz and Steve Whitlock (317) 237-5050 To be held in conjunction with U.S. Olympic Festivol

Oak (reek (amp, Sunbury, OH (ourse Dir.: Dave Moskovitz (317) 237-5050 To be held in conjunction with Summer Workshop.

AUGUST TBA (amp Woodward, Woodward, PA (ourse Dir.: Dave Moskovitz (317) 237-5050 To be held in conjunction with Summer Workshop.

SEPTEMBER 29·30 Thur: 5:00-9:00 pm, Fri.: 9:00 am-l :00 pm Eastgate Holiday Inn, 4501 Eastgate Blvd., Cincinnati, OH 45245 (ourse Oir.: TBA Local (on tact: Vicki Haggard (513) 489-7575 This course is to be held in conjunction with the Region V Mini·Congress.

Fill in the following form as completely and accurately as possible. Please print or type.

Name ----------------------------------- Birthdate _____ Age __ (min. age is 18 years)

Address ---------------------------------- City State

Zip ___ _ phone #: Home (_) - _ -__ Work (_) - _ -__

Social Security No. __ - __ -__ USAG Professional No. ______ _

Safety Certification Status: Are you currently Safety Certified? D Yes D No Expiration date: __ I __ I __ Course Information: Date: ________ __ Location: -----------------------------------------

Course Instructor(s) ________________________________________________ __ Course Information

1. The textbook for the Coaching Principles course is Successful Coaching. The textbook is included in the course fee. Preregistered participants will receive their materials at the course.

2. The course fee is $80. USAG Professional Members may register at the reduced rate of $70. 3. Successful completion of this course fulfills the Sport Science requirement for PDP Level II Accreditation . 4. Send completed form with payment to: USA Gymnastics, Pan American Plaza, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300, Indianapolis, IN

46225 Payment:

D Check (Payable to USA Gymnastics) Check No. __ _

D MasterCard or D VISA Card No. ___________ Exp. Date: _I_I_ Card Holder Name: ___________________________ Signature: ________________________ _

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Book Review

o g;:~Jff~ SPORTS AND STRESS :lilodr~sscrt; THERAPY

pushing the body past its abil­ity to recuperate quickly. Symp-toms such as tight, tender muscles, deep aches and pains and joint stiffness are physical signs that indicate the body has been pushed beyond the realm of normal activity. This can oc­cur to anybody who strives to

You may order this book through USA GyrnnasticsMer­chandise Department. Use the Order Form on page 2 of this magazine.

push themselves, whether it be SPORrS AND SrRESS in the office, weekend sports, or rHERAPY

hl tr · · f ti ti Eskay Shauyl and Jarrad Hanks at etes ammg orcompe on. 1994 o Hard Cover ° Eskaylnc. ° 130 pages

In a newly released book, Sports and Stress Therapy: Ath-letic Rehabilitation on Massage, Stretching and Strengthening by

Item # 3644 $19.95

ately with discipline, the tech-EskayShazrylandJarrodHanks, niques are ex tremely effective comes a new approach to the and powerful. Elite a thletes are prevention and recuperation of using Eskay's "technique" to fatigue and injuries. Although help eliminate the effects of displaying a new approach, the fatigue after their workouts techniques have combined many and to reduce or eliminate the ancient Asian traditions with pain resulting from minor western healing arts to provid e muscular s trains. instant relief of pain due to over-use, acute and chronic injury. All too often in today's soci-

ety we seek instant gratification The techniques on massage,

and find it easier to mask symp­stretching, and strengthening described in the book are well toms with medication. Using

Eskay's approach, one learns to illustrated and very easy to un-derstand and follow. It details, listen to the body and take con-

th h t b t P explana trol of the stress that continually roug s ep- y-s e -t· h til revellt par·n affects the body without relying rons, ow 0 le p p and methods to ease the dis- on expensive m edical solutions.

comfort of acute, chronic and His easy to use techniques common muscular pain of the are ex tremely powerful and neck, shoulder, back, knees, shin should be used daily. Nothing

rious or magical, just natural remedies that have been forgot­ten over time.

and more. Applied appropri- about the techniques are myste­______________ ~ The book features

illustrated instructions on:

The techniques on massage, stretching, and

strengthening described in the book are well

illustrated and very easy to understand and

follow. It details, through step-by-step

explanations, how to help prevent pain and

methods to ease the discomfort of acute, chronic

and common muscular pain of the neck, shoulder,

back, knees, shin and more.

• Basic Eskay "Technique"

• Developing Massage Tools

• Learning Massage Techniques

• Trigger Point Massage for : Back, neck, shoulder, elbow, wrist and hands, thighs, hamstrings, knee, lower leg, ankle, and stomach

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• Stretching and Strength­ening techniques used to help rehabilitate the injured area

The techniques • Enhance relaxation

• Reduce physiological and psychological stress

• Improve concentration

• Increase flexibility and mobility

• Helps lymphatic performance

• Reduces edema (inflam­matoryagent)

• Improves overall balance and muscle control

• Speeds recovery time

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USA CONGRESS AND USA CHAMPIONSHIPS IN ONE COMBINED WEEKEND! For the first time, the USA Gym­nastics National Congress and the men's and women's USA Na­tional Championships will be con­ducted on the same weekend!

THE RIGHT TIME! You have been asking for a change in the annual dates of the National Congress from Sep­tember to August-in 1994 it is going to happen!

THE RIGHT PLACE! Nashville-the home of country music, downhome food, and good times.

Opryland Hotel-one of the pre­mier visitor and convention cen­ters in the United States.

THE BEST OF BOTH! The USA Gymnastics Congress committee and the Events staff have been working closely to ensure that participants get the best of both! Information packed Congress sessions, the opportu­nity to watch the best gymnasts in the United States, and a GREAT time in one exciting weekend.

THE FACTS HOST CITY Nashville, TN

CONGRESS DATES Pre-Congress Sessions August 24-25, 1994

1994 Congress

1994 USA GYMNASTICS

CONGRESS COSTS PROFESSIONAL MEMBERS Early Registration: (received prior to July 1) $125 Late Registration: (received after July 1) $150 NON-MEMBERS $210 Congress Registration forms will be included in this issue on page 21.

Congress Sessions August 25-28, 1994

CONGRESS HOTEL Opryland Hotel 2800 Opryland Drive Nashville, TN 37214 Ph. 615-889-1 000 Fax 615-871-6942

HOTEL RATES Traditional Garden

View

Single/double $109 $139 Triple/quad $125 $155 Reservation cut-off date is July 24, 1994. Please inform the hotel that you are part of the USA Gymnastics room block.

Below: The Opryland Hotel displays a rock garden at the Magnolia entrance.

GROUND TRANSPORTATION Airport Transportation: (6:00 am-12:00 midnight) $13 round-trip $9 one-way

The Opryland Hotel is within 10 minutes of Nashville International Airport. Hotel Parking: No Charge

AmericanAirlines~ Something special in the air.<

SPECIAL AIRLINE DISCOUNTS USA Gymnastics has selected Opryland International Travel (OIT) to be your official travel agency for this years Congress

Opryland International Travel: • Is conveniently located in the

Opryland Hotel.

• Offers 1 ° percent off all fares on American Airlines

• Provides each traveller with $200,000 flight insurance at no cost.

• Gives you FREE AIRPORT SHUnLE service ($ 13 savings per per­son) when you book your flight with 01T.

BONUS: Every Attendee who purchaces their airline ticket from OIT, regardless of airline, will have

May 1994 TECHNIQUE

a chance to win a round trip ticket on American Airlines.

Call OIT at 1-800-677-9526 from 8am-5pm (Monday-Friday) and 9am-4pm (Saturdays) central time or FAX 1-615-871-5794

CLUB BUSINESS Experts and entrepreneurs will assist gym club owners and man­agers in a wide range of business offerings, focusing on utilization of new technologies to make your business more efficient and profitable.

TECHNIQUE SESSIONS Informative sessions will be pre­sented for coaches at all levels­beginner, intermediate, ad­vanced and elite.

SPORT SCIENCE RESEARCH AND APPLIED COACHING Dr. William Sands, Chairman of the USA Gymnastics Sport Sci­ence Advisory Committee, will coordinate the 4th annual Sport Science Symposium. Sports Sci­entists interested in presenting at the Symposium should contact the Education Dept. for more in­formation and submission forms.

JUDGES TRAINING AND THE CODE OF POINTS Sessions will be conducted to as­sist both judges and coaches in understanding and applying the Code of Points. Explanatory and practice sessions will be offered.

PREsCHOOL/ DEVELOPMENTAL Once again, a full program wi ll be offered in these important areas featuring outstanding movement education specialists.

EXHIBITION HALL The Exhibit Hall wi ll provide par­ticipants the opportunity to see the newest and best equipment,

apparel, supplies and services. Discuss your needs, compare ser­vices and prices and make deals!

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The PDP program will be offered at all completed levels: PDP I and II. The ASEP Coaching Prin­ciples course will be conducted as a pre-Congress session.

OPRYLAND HOTEL There 's no place quite like Opryland Hotel. You can find soft or lively moods, country mu­sic or jazz, black tie or casual dress, all presented with South­ern hospitality.

From The Old Hickory Room, and The Cascades Restaurant, where continental cuisine is classically served, to Rhett's, offering Ameri­can regional favorites, the Opryland Hotel offers a dining experience for every taste. Each one features fine foods served with impeccable taste.

For lighter fare , try Rachel's Kitchen , or the Pickin ' Parlor. Dancing, live entertainment and cocktails await in the Stagedoor lounge, or a relaxed drink at Jack Daniel's Saloon or the revolving Cascade Terrace Lounge.

In the well-equipped Fitness Cen­ter , guests may work out on equipment ranging from station­ary cycles and treadmills to a multi-exercise machine. The ho­tel has six tennis courts, with a tennis pro on duty, three adult pools and two wading pools.

GOLF SCRAMBLE Play a round of golf at the beau­tiful Springhouse Golf Club at Opryland Hotel on Wed" Aug. 24. Shotgun starts at 8:00 a.m. Assemble your team of four and reg ister using the Congress Add­on Form on page 23. Activity is limited to 72 players ... first come­first served. There is a $60+tax per person fee which includes: green fee , golf cart, range balls and bag storage. This event is co­sponsored by the United States Gymnastics Suppliers Association (USGSA) .

1994 Congress

1994 CONGRESS AND U.S. CHAMPIONSHIPS SCHEDULE

Note: The following schedule is tentative and subject to change. It is offered here to illustrate how these two exciting events will be coordinated. Future Technique issues will include more specific information including presenters and topics, specific session times, Congress "Add-on" sessions, and so forth.

TIMES OPRYLAND HOTEL

CONGRESS ACTIVITIES

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 24

8:00-12:30 "Golf Scramble" outing

All day Various Congress "Add-on" Sessions (PDP I & II. Safety Certification. Skill Evaluator Exam. Meet Director Exam. and so forth)

THURSDAY, AUGUST 25

11 :OQ--{):OO Congress Exhibit Hall Open

9:00-12:30

2:00-5:00

10:00-1:00

Congress Sessions 1.2. and 3

(Special Groups Sessions "A" & "B")

USA Gymnastics' social Club '94

FRIDAY, AUGUST 26

1O:0Q--{):00 Congress Exhibit Hall Open

8:30-12:15

12: 15-1:45

1:45-5:30

1O:00-?

Congress Sessions 4. 5. and 6

-Lunch Break-

Congress Sessions 7.8. and 9

Return to Opryland Hotel and enjoy the activities!

SATURDAY, AUGUST 27

9:00-1 :00 Congress Exhibit Hall Open

8:30-12:00

1 :30-4:30

9:30-1:00

10: 15-10:45

Congress Sessions 10. 11. and 12

(Special Groups Sessions "C" & "D")

Congress Party Nashville-style! (Plenty of food. festivities. dancing. and entertainment)

USA Gymnastics Ceremony of Honors Presentation of the new National Teams

SUNDAY, AUGUST 28

Morning

OR ...

Various "Add-on" Sessions-PDP I & II . Safety Certification. Skill Evaluator Exam. Meet Director Exam. and so forth)

Before your departure. you COUld:

• Sleep late and then partake in the bountiful Opryland Sunday Brunch

• Playa round of golf at the beautiful Opryland Spring Hill PGA golf course. or trade some exchanges at the Opryland tennis courts

• Take the family to Opryland Theme Park

• Enjoy breakfast or lunch cruise on the paddleboat General Jackson

• Tour the Opryland Museum and other Nashville landmarks

• Or arrange any number of fun activities through the Opryland Visitor's Center

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TIMES

9:00-12:00 2:00-4:30 7:00-9:00

2:00-4:30

7:00-9:30

7:00-10:00

1O:00-?

1:00-3:00

6:00-8:00

NOTE:

NASHVILLE ARENA COMPETITION SESSIONS

Jr. Women's Compulsory Meet Jr. & Sr. Men's Compulsory Meet Sr. Women's Compulsory Meet

Jr. Women's Optional Meet

Jr. & Sr. Men's Optional Meet

Sr. Women's Optional Meet

Or ... stay and enjoy Nashville ' s downtown social activities!

Sr. Men' s Event FINALS

Sr. Women's Event FINALS

Special Groups Sessions "A. B. C. and D" are provided to groups desiring to conduct meetings. such as the State Directors. Regional Boards. or the H.S. Coach's Association.

Because these Special Group Sessions conflict with competitions. no regular Congress presentations will be scheduled at these times.

Regular Congress sessions include those numbered 1-12.

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GYMNASTICS

EDUCATIONAL PUBLICATIONS

ro order any of these puh'ications, use the USA Gymnastics order form on page .2. ro receive a rechnica' cata.ogue, call USA Gymnastics merchandise department at 317-.237-5060.

WOMEN'S

Junior Olympic Developmental Program

COMPULSORY rEXr 1992-96 • USA Gymnastics· 3-ring binder' 203 pp • USGF Junior Olympic Compulsory Program, Levels 1-4 , 5-1 and 10_ USGF

Regular price: #1110 $29.95

USGF Pro-member price #1111 $24.95

WOMEN'S COMPULSORY MUSIC CASSEnE All new music for '92-'96.

#2109 $6.00

COMPULSORY VIDEO LEVELS 1-4 Revised and newly edited

#2105 $29.95

COMPULSORY VIDEO LEVELS 5-7 & 10 Revised, newly edited. All new Levell O.

#2106 $29.95

ROUND-OFF ENrRY VAULr rRAINING VIDEO Training tips.

#2107 519.95

ELEMENr SUPPLEMENr W.P . • 3-hole punched. 52 pp • Atlditional vaults and elements (including illustrations and descriptions for vaults and elements not listed in the Code of Points. The WTC has assigned values for use at J.~. level. This item is ready for insertion in the new Codes.

#1116 510.00

J.O. rECHN.CAL HANDBOOK-FOR JUDGES AND COACHES W.P . • paper' 98 pp • The technical rules and regulations for the J.~. program. This manual follows the Code of Points format and includes all the changes and adaptations of the Code for the J. ~. level. Text is complete with examples of bonus, etc.

#1117 515.00

SCORE SHEEr rABLEr FOR FIG OPrlONALS W.P . • paper' 200 sheets. A ringed tablet of score sheets for optional judging. Some practice sheets used at the Judges' courses.

#1118 55.00

r.o.p.'S MANUAL Sands' illustrated. paper' 30 pp • Complete explanation of the Women's Talent Opportunity Program. Includes full explanations of physical abilities tests, skill tests, and all required forms.

#1120 510.00

Includes: I wall chart, 25 report cards, 25 patches, 50 pins and 25 Levell chevrons #30 $50.00

WALL CHARrS Levels 1-4. Holds names of 40 students. Level 6. Holtls names of 40 students.

#31 53.00 #43 $3.00 Level 5. Holtls names of 40 students. Levell. Holds names of 40 students.

#42 53.00 #44 $3.00

REPORr CARDS Records achievement of all Level 1-4 skill achievements. 25 in a pack.

#32 53.00

PArCHES The 1st award as the student enters the Level 1-4 program. 25 in a pack.

#33 $25.00

RECOGN",ON PINS Used to recognize completion of Levels 2, 3 and 4. 50 in a pack.

#34 57.50

CHEVRONS Green. Award for Levell. 25 in a pack. White. Award for Level 8. 25 in a pack.

#35 512.00 #39 $12.00 Bronze. Award for Level 5. 25 in a pock. Red. Award for Level 9. 25 in 0 pock.

#36 $12.00 #40 512.00 Silver. Award for Level 6. 25 in a pock. Blue. A word for Level 10. 25 in 0 pock.

#37 $12.00 #41 $12.00 Goltl. Award for Levell. 25 in a pack.

#38 512.00

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1994 Congress • August 25-28 • Nashville, Tennessee

1994 USA GYMNASTICS

CONGRESS COSTS PROFESSIO N A L

MEMBERS Early Registration: (received prior to July 1) S125

Late Registration: (received after July 1) S150

NON- MEMBERS S210

, 9 9 4 PRE-REGISTRATION FORM COMPLETE ONE FORM PER PERSON-PLEASE PHOTOCOPY FORM FOR ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Name ________________________________________________________ __

Social Security No. ________________________________________________ _

USAG Pro# ______________________________ __ Exp. Date __________ _

Mailing Address __________________________________________________ _

City _____________ _ State __ _ Zip ____________ _

Name of Club Program ______________________________________________ __

Day Phone __________ _ Night Phone ______________________ _

Check (I ) appropriate:

Program: o Men's Program o Women's Program o Rhythmic Program

Title: 0 Club Owner o Coach o Administrator o Judge

Minimum age for Congress registration is 16 years.

REGISTRATION IS

NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER

A UG UST 12

NO PRE-REGISTRATION

AFTER

AUGUST 1

AFTER

AUGUST 1 YOU MUST

REGISTER ON-SITE.

NO EXCEPTIONS

PAYMENT MAKE CHECK/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO USA GYMNASTICS

Amount Enclosed II-S _ ____ -'

Charge to: o Visa o Mastercard

Card No. ________________________________ _

Exp. Date ________________________________ _

Signature (required) __________________________ _

(['AlA GYMNASTICS

Please return this registration form to:

USA Gymnastics Congress Pan American Plaza , Suite 300

201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225

T593

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CONGRESS COSTS

Fee includes:

• 1 Credential for entrance to regular Congress ses­sions, master clinics, and demonstrations on Thurs­day afternoon through Saturday.

• Free entrance to the Ex­hibit Hall featuring the industry's finest products.

• 1 Ticket to the Final Con­gress Party "Nashville­style. " (Additional ban­quet tickets for spouses/ guests are S40 each­available at registration) .

• 1 Ticket to the annual Ceremony of Honors.

• Priority seating locations are being held for Con­gress attendees in the floor , mezzanine, and balcony levels for those desiring to purchase tick­ets to the 1994 Coca­Cola National Champi­onships.

• S3 per ticket discounts are available to Con­gress attendees for the balcony seats for the fi­nal three sessions (regu­lar price is SlO).

TO ORDER TICKETS TO THE COCA-COLA

NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, PLEASE USE THE FORM ON THE

NEXT PAGE.

Note: You must register sepa­ratelv for the PDP Coaching Accreditation courses, Safetv Certification course/exam, Skill evaluators exam, and so forth. Forms will be available beginning with the April issue ofT echnique magazine.

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1994 Coca-Cola National Championships • August 24-27 • Nashville, Tennessee ~

PLEASE NOTE • Each Congress

participant may re­quest a limit of four (4) Coca-Cola Na­tional Champion­ships tickets with their Congress reg­istration in the spe­cial prime seating blocks.

• Priority locations are being held for Con­gress attendees in the floor, mezza­nine, and balcony levels (all sessions).

• On Friday and Sat­urday, balcony seats (for registered Congress attend­ees) are $7.00-the general admission price for balcony seats on these two days is $10.00.

• No discounts will be available for any floor or mezzanine level seats.

• Seating will be as­signed on a "1 st come-1 st serve" basis until the re­served blocks have been filled. Subse­quent seating re­quests will be on a "next-best-avail­able" priority.

• All other requests for Championships tick­ets will be processed through the normal TicketMasterTM out­lets for this event.

1 994 COCA·COLA NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS TICKET INFORMATION FOR CONGRESS ATTENDEES

The 1994 Congress has been designed with special attention to permit Congress attendees to enjoy one of the most important competitions of the 1994 season-the Coca-Cola U.S. Championships for men and women.

This ticket request for priority seating must be accompanied by a Congress registration form and be postmarked by August 1 st (July 1 st for additional Congress discount if you are a professional member). After August 1 st, unsold seats will be released for sale to the general public.

Name Phone #

Social Security No. USAG #

AVAILABLE SEATING AND TICKET COSTS No 01

Competition Time Floor Meuanine Balcony Tickets Price TOTAL

WED,8/24 Jr. Wom. Compo 9:00AM $5 $5 $5 X

Jr./Sr. Men Compo 2:00 PM $5 $5 $5 X

Sr. Wom. Compo 7:00 PM $15 $8 $5 X

THURS, 8/25 Jr. Wom. Opt. 2:00 PM $5 $5 $5 X

Jr./Sr. Men Opt. 7:00 PM $15 $8 $5 X

FRI,8/26 Sr. Wom. Opt. 7:00 PM $20 $15 $7 X

SAT,8/27 Sr. Men Finals 1:00 PM $20 $15 $7 X

Sr. Wom Finals 6:00 PM $20 $15 $7 X

GRAND TOTAL

NOTE: ALL TICKET PURCHASES ARE NON-REFUNDABLE. LIMIT FOUR TICKETS PER SESSION FOR EACH CONGRESS PARTICIPANT.

PAYMENT MAKE CHECK/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO USA GYMNASTICS

Amount Enclosed I $ '------------'

Charge to: o Visa o Mastercard

Card No. _____________ _ Exp. Date __

Signature (required) _ _________ _

Please return this registration form to: USA Gymnastics Congress, Pan American,Plaza, Suite 300, 201 S. Capitol Avenue, Indianapolis, IN 46225 T593

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1994 Congress • August 25-28 • Nashville, Tennessee

1 994 CONGRESS ADD-ONS REGISTRATION FORM

COMPLETE ONE FORM PER PERSON-PLEASE PHOTOCOPY FORM FOR ADDITIONAL REGISTRATIONS

Name ____________________________________________________________ _

Social Security No, ______________________________________________________ _

USAG Pro# _________________ _ Exp, Date ______ _

Mailing Address ________________________________________________________ _

City _____________ _ State __ _ Zip ______ _

Day Phone ___________________ _ Night Phone ________________________ _

Check (I ) appropriate:

SAFETY CERTIFICATION COURSES: o Wednesday, 8/24, 1 :00 pm-5:30 pm

o Sunday, 8/28, 10:30 am-3:OO pm

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM (PDP) COACHING ACCREDITATION: o Levell Video clinic

Wednesday, 8/24, 8:30 am-11 :30 am

USA Gymnastics/ ASEP Coaching Principles Courses (Note: Course enrollment is limited to 50 per course. First come, first serve basis. You MUST pre-register for these courses. NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION.)

o Wednesday, 8/24, 9:00 am-7:00 pm

o Sunday, 8/28, 9:00 am-7:00 pm

ASEP Coaching Principles LTS (This ' Instructor's ' course is 13.5 hours in duration. Note: Course enrollment is limited to 35. First come-first served basis, You MUST pre-register for these courses. NO ON­SITE REGISTRA TfON.)

o Part One: Wednesday, 8/24, 8:30 am-9:00 pm Part Two: Thursday, 8/25, 2:00 pm-5:00 pm

(Criteria: USA Gymnastics Pro-membership, Sofety Certification and submission of a resume indicaiing minimum of four years of coaching/administrative experience.)

WOMEN'S PROGRAM EXAMINATIONS: o Level 1·4 Skill Evaluator's Examination

Pro­member

$75

$75

$10

$70

$70

$175

Sunday, 8/28, 9:00 am-11 :00 am $9

GOLF SCRAMBLE: o Wednesday, 8/24, 8:00 am-12:30 pm

Springhill Golf Club $60 + $4,95 tax (First come-first served, 72 person limit)

Non­member

$100

$100

$10

$80

$80

n/a

$15

Sub­TOTAL

Total Amount Enclosed

PAYMENT MAKE CHECK/MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO USA GYMNASTICS

Amount Enclosed 1'-$ _____ ---' Charge to: o Visa o Mastercard

Card No, ____________________________ _ Exp, Date __

Signature (required) _ __________________ _

Minimum age for Congress registration is 16 years,

May 1994 TECHNIQUE

1994 CONIGRESS USA GYMNASTICS

Use this form to register for any of the 1994 USA Gymnastics Congress tests, examinations,

certifications, accreditations, etc. in

which you plan to partiicpate.

REGISTRATION IS

NON-REFUNDABLE AFTER

AUGUST 12

NO PRE-REGISTRATION

AFTER

AUGUST 1 AFTER

AUGUST 1 YOU MUST

REGISTER ON-SITE,

NO ON-SITE REGISTRATION FOR

ASEP COACHING PRINCIPLES COURSES

NO EXCEPTIONS

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Please return this registration form to:

USA Gymnastics Congress Pan American.Plaza, Suite 300

201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225

T593

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'Event Coorainator: AmyOler

USA Gymnastics, Pan Ameri­can Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Ave., India­napolis, IN 46225 (317) 237-5050

J{ost J{ote[: Palm Springs Hilton Hotel

400 East Tahquitz Canyon Way Palm Springs, CA 92262 (619) 320-6868

Rate information to follow

.9Laaitiona[ J{oters: Information will be provided upon receipt of entry

Participation Jee(s): Basic fee-$20 per partici­pant.

This includes:

• Gymnaestrada T-shirt

• Accreditationcard / badge

General Gymnastics

• Merchandiseinformation

• Right to participate in Team/ Club display

• Entry into all event ses­sions

l11li .9Lwanfs: The USA Gymnaestrada is

w: .. ".,."..,. - NOT a competition, however,

Hosted by

Pa[mSprings Loca[ Organizing Committee (LOC) ami 11SJl. gymnastics

The City of Palm Springs participated in a competitive bid process to be considered as the "host city" for the 1994 Gymnaestrada. USA Gymnastics is excited to award this event to Palm Springs and is confident that the City and the LOC will do everything possible to make this truly a memorable and enjoyable experience for all participants! The LOC includes city representatives, hotel participants, the Convention and Visitors Bureau, locol gymnastics clubs, as well as locol sponsors and celebrities. All participants con be assured of fantastic hospitality and VIP treatment in 1994! The LOC also reminds USA Gymnastics of their beautiful setting, enviable climate, and outstanding tourist attractions and amenities.

J'lnnouncing . ..

the LOC will present some spe­cial "fun" awards. In addition, every credentialled participant will receive a Participation Cer­tificate, a Gymnaestrada T-shirt, and other sponsor give-aways.

Cmfentiars: All registered participants

will receive a credential permit­ting entry to all Gymnaestrada events and activities as well as other "bonus" values to be an­nounced by the LOC.

Tickf-t S a[es: The LOC will sell tickets to

the general public for selected

%e 1st 1\fiytlimic (jymnastics (jroup Cliampionsliips

Event:

to Ge fieM in conjunction witfi tfie 1994 (jymnaestracfa

J{oop

Site:

Preliminary Competiton:

Final Competition:

Entry Fee:

Entry deadline:

Junior O[ympic Conpetition 1(u[es 4 girrs per group

Pa[mSprings, C.9L

friaay, OctoGer 28, 1994

Sunaay, OctoGer 30, 1994

$100 per group 'Entry Jee entides group participants to attena a[[ (jymnaestraaa events ana participant activities

SeptemGer 1, 1994

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For "early arrival" groups Tours, golf outing, and other socialization and fun! Gymnaestrada groups will be featured guests and performers at the downtown Palm Springs "Village Fest". More information to follow. Groups arrive in the morning. Practice times will be available. Special educational workshops are planned. Early "Tee-time Gymnaestrada Golf Scramble" for the adults. Tours and special activities planned for the youth participants. Official Group check-in Opening Ceremonies Workshop sessions Social activity for all participants

Group rehearsals and workshop sessions Group performances and workshop sessions Rehearsal for Gala Showcase Gala Showcase Dress Rehearsal Performance Social activity

Mass display training and workshop sessions Lunch Preparation for Gala Showcase Gala Showcase performance Departures for some groups ... Social activity

Departures for remaining groups

performances to be announced any additional equip-later. ment or props.

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To be announced. gested number is 10 or MORE per group, but

Performance Parameters groups of 6 or more will be accepted.

1. Performance area-one 4. Music-Each group must 0) 42' x 42' competition- provide a cassette to the type spring floor will be LOC and an individual provided centered in a who can direct and assist basketball floor. There will the A V personnel. be a "stage-front" . The

5. Equipment-the LOC "stage-back" area will be draped. Groups will be will provide the basic

able to utilize the floor ar- spring floor, and sound

eas to stage right and left system. At this time, the

of the spring floor. member LOC gymnastics clubs have agreed to pro-

2. Performance length vide addi tional equip-(time)-Displays are to ment (skill cushions, land-be a maximum of 15 min- ing mats, etc.-please utes . This includes en- advise us of your needs so trances/ exits a nd the tha t we can begin work on placement/removal of this!)

All other equipment and props must be supplied by the Groups. (Remem­ber that you will need to get all of this on and off stage quickly!) In General Gymnastics (GG) "equip­ment" might include tra­ditional artistic gymnas­tics equipment as well as non-traditional equip­ment such as ladders, chairs, parachutes, and so forth.

6. Theme-Please focus on American and regional themes in the selection of your program music and characteristic movement choreography. This event is somewhat of a selection opportunity for Groups desiring to represent USA Gymnastics at the 1995 World Gymnaestrada in Berlin , Germany. All groups who plan to attend the World Gymnaestrada should focus on showcas­ing American themes or unique regional themes.

7. Staging-Prior to each group's performance, they w ill be provided with a warm-up and staging period just prior to their performance.

yymneastraaa Showcase ya[a Performance(s)

• The Gala Performances will be open to the public. All registered groups will participate. In order to keep the Gala Showcase within a 1.5-2 hour time­frame, groups should be prepared for a five minu te presentation. This can ei ther be an ex­cerpt from the 15 minute program or a program that is specially choreo­graphed for the Gala .

• If possible, US Gymnas­tics would appreciate re­ceipt of a videotape of your group when you register. This does not need to be your Gymnaestrada per­formance piece, but just

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something that gives us an idea of what you do! This will assist us in forming the program for the Gala.

• All participating groups participate in the Open­ing Ceremonies and the Gala March-in.

• Based upon the review of the videotapes sentto USA Gymnastics, some groups may be asked to provide a longer program for the Gala-this will be at the discretion of the LOC an USA Gymnastics.

What is yenera[ yymnastics ana the yymnaestraaa?

General Gymnastics is the term used by the FIG to describe that aspect of gymnastics that is leisure-oriented and offers a range of exercise programs. The Gymneastrada is the world event conducted every four years by the FIG where nations come together to celebrate ten days of gymnas tics perfor­mances and exhibitions. The FIG has given permission for na­tional Federa tions (like USA Gymnastics) to use the term Gymnaestrada when conduct­ing one 0) nationally organized event each year.

What are the OGjectives of the yymnaestraaa Showcase?

• To promote the value and diversity of gymnastics to public community.

• To increase participation in gymnastics irrespective of age, gender, or ability.

• To provide an incentive and motivation for recre­ational gymnasts to dis­play their talents.

• To provide an opportu­nity for sharing of knowl­edge, ideas and new de­velopments.

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Wnat 1(jnrfs of Performances (e?(ni6itions) are Permissi6fe?

Almost anything! Large and small group displays. Artistic gymnastics, educational gym­nastics, dance, rhythmic, aerobics, clown, and many other possibilities exist. Group partici­pants may be male, female, or mixed groups of all ages-chil­dren to seniors. This can be a fantastic activity for many of your Club members who don't get the chance to travel and oth­erwise participate in USA Gym­nastics Junior Olympic pro­grams. The participants don't need to be high level competi­tive athletes! Involve your total

group in this activity, even the parents! This is "Gymnastics for All!"

Each group that responds to the accompanying Information Form, will receive a free video­tape to them an idea of the wide range of possibilities. Interested groups may purchase addi tional videotapes through USA Gym­nastics Merchandise of previous World Gymnaestrada events . (see attached listing)

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THE SISSONE Meg Warren

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This skill from the women's Code of Points is a little gem and is invaluable in the construction of gtJmnastics and mixed series at any level.

1. This is generally how the skill looks. My interpretation of it is that in flight it should have an oblique shape. The shape in the air can be developed through partner practice.

2.

3.

Holding onto the beam is useful, and several gtjlnnasts can work around one beam.

The beam can also be helpful in teaching the jump technique. Although the takeoff is from two feet, the front foot must press into the ground for slightly longer to give the oblique shape in the air.

Dance

This is how the feet should be at the start.

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Now let's look specifically at the landing.

Working in pairs or with the coach, the gtjmnast can now do the whole jump. Notice that the arms are in opposition, that is, one forward and one to the side. The forward arm being opposite to the forward leg. The partner sandwiches the gtJmnast's tummy and back with her hands to lend support.

A simple series on beam is: split leap, sissone.

A mixed series on beam that looks good and fulfills the requirements is: back walkover, sissone.

This article is reprinted by permission from the Association ofBritish Gymnas­tics Coaches News/etter, #1 , 1994.

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D ~~~~~i;~~~~ of Points? Do you think it is OK but needs improv e ­

ment? Or, do you think we should scrap our present rules and start over? Most of us hold one or another of these opin­ions, usually fairly strongly.

For example, Hardy Fink, FIG Men's Technical Committee member, and Dr. Jorg Fetzer of Germany felt so strongly that we should scrap our judging rules that they wrote an entire code, the 1997 Draft Code, in which they propose that men's gymnastics be scored much like diving, with the degree of diffi­culty multiplied by execution, resulting in scores of 40, 50 and 60 points or more for a single routine (Fink & Fetzer, 1993). The January, 1994 issue of Tech­nique magazine included a re­port on the Fink/Fetzer code and the results of trials of their ideas in the U.s. (Scheer, 1994). We should take the Fink/Fetzer pro­posed code seriously, as the FIG Men's Technical Committee is certainly giving it consideration for the next quadrennium.

In the U.S., we should give careful consideration now, in 1994, to the directions we think the 1997 Code should take. If we wish to suggest changes, our proposals should be presented at the 1995 FIG Coaches and Judges Symposium, as the next Code will be written in 1995-96. Before we throw out our current rules, however, we should con­sider some of the accomplish­ments of the 1993 Code of Points (International Gymnastics Fed­eration, 1993).

What is Working Well in the 1993 Code of Points? Separation of gymnasts

In the USA we now have clear evidence that a full point in ob­jective bonus has created a much wider variance in gymnasts' scores than with previous codes. Judges are now able to separate our best gymnasts from merely good gymnasts by substantial

Men's Judging

THE MEN'S 1993 CODE OF POINTS: SHOULD WE LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT? John Scheer

University of Nebraska

margins, and good gymnasts from average gymnasts, also. In the 1993 Coca-Cola National Championships, our top seven all-around performers were separated by seven points, close to a full point from each place­ment to the next. Furthermore, the 1993 Code has restored pres­tige to scores of 9.5 and above.

Agreement of judges In national competitions

within the USA, we have never seen a higher level of agreemen t among the scores of judges than we have with the 1993 Code. I have received similar feedback that the scores of judges in in­ternational competitions are also in greater agreement than in the past.

Objectivity of judges ThefeedbackIhavereceived

on the 1993 World Champion­ships at Birmingham is that there was greater objectivity, and less bias and collusion among judges than before the 1993 Code. Perhaps the ex­panded concept of the "impos­sible score" (inherent in the 1993 Code, with its full point of ob­jective bonus), the elimination of subjective measures such as virtuosity and originality, and the yellow and red card system have all contributed to this re­duction in international judging bias. Regardless of its source, this reduction in international judging favoritism is a great step forward, and it should continue to be pursued vigorously.

Increased Difficulty Levels Gymnasts are now learning

what the 1993 Code of Points is all about. Both nationally and in­ternationally, we are seeing more D and E parts and difficult com­binations than ever before. Re­member the 1984 Olympics? Japan, China, and the USA all had gymnasts who could do ex­ceptionally difficult dismounts, but we never saw them. Why? With every gymnast earning the maximum of 0.3 for risk bonus before they even got to their dis­mounts, why should they have taken the chance? The 1997 Draft Code would solve this problem, but so does the 1993 Code. In the horizontal bar finals at the World Championships in Birmingham, for example, all eight gymnasts performed a D or E dismount. With the 1993 Code, any gym­nast who can increase his bonus potential throughout the routine and with the dismount will al­most certainly do so.

A number of people have commented to me that most elite gymnasts will be earning 0.8 to 1.0 in bonus in most events in the next year, once again pro­ducing high scores with little separation of gymnasts. Every­body I asked about this had an opinion, and they were strong ones. Some said, "Absolutely! Next year every gymnast in the world will be earning close to a point in bonus! No doubt about it!" If you believe that, then it may come as a surprise to you that the majority felt

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the opposite. Most said, "Not a chance! Sure, they'll get more than they are now. But a full point is way too hard for most gymnasts to get."

Before we become too con­cerned with all gymnasts hav­ing 1.0 in bonus, let's first see if they get there, how many of them get there, and what their final scores are. One cycle is not enough time to see what a code will do. Let's make some of the obvious modifications to im­prove it, as we have had to do with every code, and see where it leads us over the next few years. What is the worst that could happen? Onlythatin 1996 many international gymnasts (certainly not all, however) will earn 0.8 to 1.0 in bonus and they will have starting scores in the 9.8to 10.0 range. Butatthesame time, they will be doing routines with conSiderably more diffi­culty and excitement than pre­vious codes produced.

One purpose of the 1993 Code was to spread scores out, not just to hammer them down­ward. Its purpose was not to make a 10.0 impossible, but to make it very difficult to achieve . Remember that, prior to the 1993 Code, even low level gymnasts had starting scores of 9.9 and 10.0. In the horizontal bar finals of the 1993 World Champion­ships, however, with the new rules the eight finalists had start­ing scores of 9.3 to 9.8. It is OK if they go higher. We all expect them to go higher. If, however, we begin to see even average

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Developmental Progression to 1 0.0

in bonus. The wrong-grip­Endo should be a C, and the wrong-grip-Endo pirouette should be a C + A. We need to be careful about devaluing skills, as it can hurt junior gymnasts. But the elite gym­nasts have now shown us a few bonus skills that are clearly overvalued .

Panel Factors

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and low level gymnasts all earning O.S to 1.0 in bonus, then perhaps we will need to make some adjustments to the bonus system.

In a meeting which con­cludedJanuary 24,1994, the FIG Men's Technical Committee dis­cussed the need for the next code to be simplified and easier to apply and to have a longer life than previous codes (Roetzheim, 1994). The following six modifi­cations, or some combination of them, would help with some of the FIG/MTC's concerns, and they certainly would give the next code a much longer life than previous codes have enjoyed.

1. We should eliminate con­nection bonus. Most of our interpretation problems have been in this area. Almost all elite gym­nasts get the maximum of 0.2 for connection bonus, so it does not separate them at alL It just reduces the need for additional bonus to O.S. If we want to encourage exciting combinations, we should do it through a special require­ment, not by watering down the bonus system.

Judging Tasks

• Form deductions • Technical execution deductions • 0.5 deduction for each part

short of a 10 part routine

• Add 0.4 for each Special Requirements (A part or higher)

• Deduct 0.4 for each Special Combination Restriction exceeded

• Add 0.2 for each 8 part • Add 0.4 for each C port or higher

• For skdls wlo major errors, odd: 0.1 for each 0 pori 0.2 for each E pori 0.3 for each spedfied E pori

2. We should allow a gymnast to count only one skill twice in a routine. Repetition of any additional skills simply would not be counted. A criticism of the current code is that routines are too repetitious and look too much alike. If we limited repetition to only one skill, we would limit bonus poten­tial from repetition, and it would help reduce the ten­dency of routines to look too much alike.

3. We should allow a maxi­mum of 0.6 bonus for D parts. Gymnasts would then need one E part for a starting score of 9.S, and two E parts for 10.0, assuming they achieved their maximum 0.6 for D parts and connection bonus was eliminated.

4. We should devalue cheap bonus skills. As an example, in the recent 1994 American Cup, a num­ber of gymnasts on horizon­tal bar performed a wrong­grip-Endo to wrong-grip­Endo pirouette twice, or C + D two times for a total of 0.4

5. We should severely restrict or eliminate value raising. Instead, we should combine more skills for one value part. For example, Healy-Healy, Tkachev-Tkachev, and simi­lar combinations should be C + C or D, not C + D. The parts that we all call "cheap bonus skills" should be examined to see if this would help.

6. We should specify a few E skills to receive 0.3 in bonus. Rather than creating new let­ters such as F, G, etc. for ex­ceptionally difficult skills, we should simply designate those skills as worthy of 0.3 bonus points . For example, a triple salto backward, or a stretched double salto back­ward with a double twist in floor exercise clearly are more difficult than other E parts. Vitaly Scherbo can perform a triple twisting stretched double backward saito off the horizontal bar, but why should he? If we want gym­nasts to expand in these di­rections, our rules had better pay them for it.

Various methods, such as those above, are available to us to strengthen the bonus system. If we incorporate these changes, we will pull gymnasts to higher levels of achievement, and make the code relevant for a consider­able number of years.

Recommendations for the Future

The philosophical bases for the 1997 Draft Code are good ones: in Hardy Fink's words, "Make the judging task possible, and reward gymnasts commen­surate with all they do welL"

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USA differences of opinion wit! the 1997 Draft Code, however have caused much discussion 0

alternative proposals. The fol lowing ideas are offered simply to generate thought in the USA regarding alternative structures for the next Code of Points. The ideas would provide a frame work which attempts to move toward Fink and Fetzer's 1997 Draft Code philosophically. In fact, many of the ideas come di rectly from their 1997 Code. In the USA, we should discuss al ternative proposals and partici pate in the development of de tails and testing of proposed judging systems over the nex several years.

Framework for 1997 Code of Points. Following is one pos sible framework for optional exercises on all events except vaulting. It borrows from Hardy Fink's Draft Code, the 1993 Code, and from some of the new ideas noted earlier (Scheer, 1993).

1. Separate judges into A and B panels. Both panels should post their scores simulta­neously with the total score (See Figure 1).

2. Ten part routines would be required with no stated minimum difficulty expec­tations. A routine with 10 A parts would entitle the gymnast to the fullS .S maxi­mum for execution .

3. Execution, at S.S maximum points, would be scored by the B jury as follows:

* Form deductions • Technical execution deductions • For partial routines, deductions of 0.5 for each part short of a 10 part routine (since the A jury counts parts, this would require communication between the ju· ries)

4. Three special requirements on each event, as per the 1997 Draft Code , would be re­warded by the A jury with the addition of 0.4 points for each requirement met, for a maximum total of 1.2 points. As a young gymnast learned A parts which satisfied spe­cial requirements and incor-

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porated them into a 10-A routine, his starting score could progress upward from 5.8 to 7.0.

5. The A jury would deduct 0.4 according to the 1997 Draft Code for exceeding the spe­cial combination restrictions (e.g. no more than 2 swings through handstand on pom­mel horse, 3 holds on parallel bars, or 3 one-arm swings through the lower vertical on horizontal bar).

6. Difficultywouldbeaddedup to a maximum of 2.0 points by the A jury as follows:

* Add 0.2 for each B port performed. * Add 0.4 for each ( port or higher performed.

As a young gymnast learned Band C parts and incorpo­rated them into a 10 part rou­tine that satisfied the special requirements, he would see his starting score climb from

7.0 for a 10-A routine to 9.0 for, as an example, a 3-A, 4-B, 3-C, routine (2.0 points in B and C parts).

7. Bonus would be added up to a maximum of 1.0 points by the A jury as follows. For each skill without a major error: * Add 0.1 for each D port performed. * Add 0.2 for each E port performed. * Add 0.3 for each specified E part of exceptionally high difficulty (e.g. triple saito backward in floor). * Maximize bonus for D ports at 0.6.

Rationale for Suggestions

Some of the problems we are having with the current code arise from the difficulty of writing one set of rules which can be applied to both young developmental gym­nasts and to eli te world class gymnasts at the same time.

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Such efforts have usually re­sulted in rules which are im­possibly difficult for young gymnasts, but which elite gymnasts far surpass.

What has been our response? In both Canada and the USA we have modified the code for jun­iors, creating layers of confus­ing rules which have probably driven some kids out of the sport when they were faced with a new, stiffer set of requirements and their scores dropped as a result (Thompson, 1993). Atthe same time, prior to the 1993 Code, we simply gave all of the elite gymnasts exceedingly high scores and forgot about differ­entiating between and among them (Scheer, 1991). The cur­rent code has, at least, given us a tool, 1.0 in objective bonus, to spread out the scores of elite gymnasts. Some of the above suggested modifications to the bonus system would improve

further our ability to spread the scores of elite gymnasts. Can we now create a code which serves young, developmental gymnasts as well?

Under the above proposed rules, as a gymnast moves through his developmental years and into upper level competi­tion, the trend of his scores would be continually upward. The initial developmental step in constructing an optional rou­tine is to learn a variety of A parts which can take a gymnast up to 5.8 points. As a youngster with an all A part routine learns simple skills which satisfy spe­cial requirements, he can progress from a maximum start­ing score of 5.8 to 7.0. As young gymnasts learn Band C parts, their starting scores can progress upward from 7.0 to 9.0. About the time that a gym­nast has developed a 10 part routine with, for example, 4 B

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The Handbook is included as part of the Safety Course registration fee. All course participants will receive the book at the beginning of their course.

HOrE: All recent participants who have taken a designated 3rd Cycle Course using photocopies of the Handbook will receive their new book within the next four weeks.

The Handbook is also available for purchase from the USA Gymnastics Merchandise Department. (Please use the order form on page 2 of this magazine).

To order, use the USA Gymnastics Merchandise order form on page 2. #6001 $19.95

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parts and 3 C parts (9.0), that gymnast is probably ready to learn D parts, which takes him into the next realm of improve­ment, bonus points.

Additional Recommendations 1. As noted earlier, we should

(a) eliminate connection bo­nus, (b) count only one skill twice in a routine, (c) maxi­mize bonus for D parts at 0.6 points, (d) devalue cheap bonus skills, (e) restrict or eliminate value raising and (f) design a te a few exception­ally difficult E parts for 0.3 bonus points.

2. Further, we should strongly encourage coaches and /or gymnasts to submit their routines to both judges and the media in advance of competition on simple Dif­ficulty Declaration Forms. But like vaulting now, allow

Men's Judging

gymnasts to deviate from the written routine without penalties. The forms, re­flecting expected routines but not required routines, can be an aid to judges, as well as journalists and tele­vision commentators.

Conclusions The ideas presented here

represent my belief that the current 1993 Code of Points pro­vides us with a sound basis for calcula ting scores in men's gymnastics, but tha t the rules should be improved. I believe the 1993 Code has put a dent in international judging bias, it has increased the objectivity and agreement of judges, it has increased the difficulty levels of elite gymnasts, and it al­lows us to separa te elite gym­nasts by adequate margins in­stead of impossibly narrow and artificial differences as low as 0.025. We should not be too

eager to throw out a set of rules which has accomplished that much, but rather look for ways to improve them.

Like the authors of the radi­cally different 1997 Draft Code, our goal in the USA should be to contribute to the develop­ment of the best code possible for all gymnasts. I believe the framework offered here would allow for the logical develop­ment of young gymnasts, while not limiting the poten­tial of elite gymnasts . Further­more, the suggestions here for s trengthening the bonus system and our agreement with divid­ing the duties of the judges will simplify the code and make it easier to apply, as well as give it a longer life than our previ­ous codes. Open discussion of the rules, including strengths and weaknesses, will lead us in the right direction. Now look back at the questions posed in the first paragraph. Where do you stand?

References Fink, H., & Fetzer, J. (1993). 1997

Draft Code of Points. Canada, Hardy Fink.

International Gymnastics Federa­tion: Men's Technical Commit­tee. (1993). Code of points. 1993 Edition, Switzerland.

Roetzheim, W. (1994). Memo to MPC regarding FIG. Technical Committee meeting. January 25, 1994.

Scheer,J. (1991). Problems with the scoring explosion . Technique, 11(3),12-14.

Scheer, J. (1993). Continued devel­opment of the Code of Points for men's gymnastics in the21stcen­tury. Paper presented at the FIG Judges and Coaches Symposiu m, Lugano, Switzerland, September 16-18, 1993.

Scheer, J. (1994). Some observations on the 1997 Draft Code. Tech­nique, 14(1), 30-33.

Thompson, J. (1993). A brief sum­mary of experiences after one year's actual use of the '97 Draft Code of Points. Paper presented at the FIG Judges and Coaches Symposium, Lugano, Switzer­land, September 16-18,1993.

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Coaches Education

1994 USA GYMNASTICS

SUMMER COACHES WORKSHOPS

B eginning this summer w e will expand our genera l work shop forma t to include several

week -long workshops. These ex­tended programs will offer all the recognized PDP sessions and safety certification, but will sig­nificantly expand the lecture, clinic and practical coaching ses­sions. We look forward to offer­ing this new, exciting format as one opportunity to preview PDP Level III components.

WORKSHOP HIGHLIGHTS Certification j Accreditation

Level I Video Clinic-the three hour video clinic w ill be presented fo r those coaches needing to complete this re­quirement for PDP Level I Ac­credita tion.

USA Gymna s ti cs Sa fe ty Certifica tion-NEW COURSE! Participants will discuss safety issues w ill the National Safety Certifier, complete group ex­ercises, and take a wri tten ex-

amina tion. The course will fol­low the new USA Gymnas tics Safety Handbook.

ASEP Coaching Principles (form erly ACEP Sp ort Sci­ence)- The eight-hour course follows the textbook Successfu l Coaching. This video-directed course will ask participants to consider key concepts in coach­ing and d iscuss critical issues in small work groups. This course fulfills one requirement for PDP Level II Accreditation.

Lecture jDemonstration These clinics will focus on

key skill progressions. Vari­ous apparatus and training sta­tions will be u sed to focu s coaches' a ttention on specific drills and sequences .

Practical Sessions Workout! Training sessions

will be organized for coach / par­ticipants to get some hands-on experience. Clinicians will focus first on the d rills presented in the lecture, then move on to spe­cific questions and requests from the participants.

Evening discussion Special sessions and activi­

ties will be scheduled to allow participants to interact one-on-

one will workshop clinicians. Specific questions, problem ar­eas, and "What do I do if ... " are some of the topics that will be covered in the evening sessions.

Accommodations Housing and meals will vary

depending on site. Please con­tact USA Gymnastics for more information.

Athletes A t se lec ted workshop s,

coaches will have the opportu­nity to bring along 2-3 of their own gymnasts. Remember, this is a coaches' clinic, not special training time for your athletes. Participant gymnas ts will be expected to demonstrate skills, participate in spotting clinics, and keep the coaches motivated! Athletes must pre-register.

Don' t miss this great oppor­tunity. Register today!

Camp Greenkill, Huguenot, NY June 18-25

Oak Creek, Sunbury, OH* July 14-17

Woodward Camp, Woodward, PA July 31 -August 6

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Address __________________ _

City _______ _ State __ _ Zip ____ _

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Please indicate all programs for which you are registering: Pro-member Non-member

Fees Fees Sub-total

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Preschool

PRESCHOOL EDUCATION PROGRAM

I Jennifer Gallahue Lee, Educational Services Coordinator

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getting fir s t place and

making the elite team isn' t al­ways the main objective in sports. Having fun and learning new skills is often the focus for many individuals.

Young children can easily recognize the fun in a sports ac­tivity, however, they are often unaware of the valuable skills they are developing through practice, games, and songs. Proper skill development plays a significant role in building a solid foundation for lifetime skills as well as competitive skills for sports activities . Not only does developing skills enhance the child as an athlete, but it also helps develop the child as an individual. One of the most im­portant components in the de­velopment of these skills is a competent trained instructor.

USA Gymnastics has re­ceived a high number ofrequests for education and accreditation programs for preschool gymnas­tics instructors. Due to this de­mand, the Department of Edu­cational Services and Safety has undertaken the project of ex­panding the development of teaching professionals through the Professional Development Program (PDP) by introducing

a preschool instructor accredita­tion program. With a growing need for qualified preschool in­structors, the first goal and duty of USA Gymnastics, the National Governing Bod y for gymnastics, is to answer the needs of the membership and the greater gymnastics community by fo­cusing on developing adynamic preschool instructor education program.

In order to pursue this goal, our initial steps are as follows:

• Visit, observe, and survey various preschool gym­nastics programs through­out the United States.

• Request input regarding the organiza tion and scope of the program from the membership and the greater gymnastics com­munity.

• Organize a structural out­line of the program.

• Identify and select experts to write and consult in ar­eas such as, preschool edu­cation, physical education, motor development, pedagogy, and so forth.

• Develop educational ma­terials for the program.

Objectives of the preschool instructor accreditation program are: (1) to assist and encourage the professionalization of pre­school gymnastics programs in gymnastics clubs, YMCAs, daycare's, and so forth, (2) to provide requirements for ac­creditation to help identify com­petent preschool instructors, and (3) to standardize preschool gymnastics instruc­tion throughout the United States.

As always, the De­partment of Educational Services and Safety con­tinually strives to enhance USA Gymnastics' educa-

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tiona 1 programs by providing quality programs, services, and publications for the gymnastics community. Since you, as a member of the gymnastics com­munity, are the motivation for this endeavor, we strongly en­courage you to contribute to this effort by completing the survey on page 39 and providing com­ments and suggestions as well as expressing any questions or concerns. This is your opportu· nity to make a difference in the development of a fantastic pre­school instructor accreditation program.

In order for your survey and comments to be properly pro­cessed, please mail or fax the

survey by June 15, 1994 to:

Jennifer Gallahue Lee Edu(ational Services Coordinotor USA Gymnastics Pan American Plaza Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue Indianapolis, IN 46225 FAX: 317-237-5069

Thank you!

Professional Development Survey

Instructions: • Please complete the following questionnaire using a blue or

black ink pen. • Include any comments on additional paper. • Feel free to duplicate for other interested participants. • You may mail or fax this form to USA Gymnastics (FAX· 317-

237-5069) attention: Jennifer Gallahue lee. • Please return the form by June 15, 1994.

1. (Optional)

Name ________________________________ __

Address ________________________________ _

Fax # ________________________________ __

2. How would you best describe your role, participation, or interest?

o Gym owner 0 Preschool program director

o Preschool cooch/instructor 0 Other

Where? o Gym club 0 School 0 Other

3. Education (formal) completed:

o High school 0 College

o Graduate o Post Graduote Degree area or major? ________________________ _

4. What kind of training is important for preschool gymnastics instructors?

Importonce Not Very

Gymnastics bock ground 5

Movement education 3 5

Curriculum planning 3 4 5

"Hands on" experience 4

College education 4

Clinics and workshops

CPR/ First Aid

5. What can USA Gymnastics do to help your preschool gymnastics instruction and programs?

Helpful Not Very

Purpose: The purpose olthissurvey is to assist the Departmentol Educotional Services I~.I :I,iiIf1Iil_IA' 11111

and Salety in the identilication 01 minimum standards lor a multi-level preschool _ gymnastics instructor program.

' Note: II you include your name ond address or name and lax number ~ n TASTICS (optional) we will send you a copy 01 the initial results. U 11 V 11 'I.

6. What types of delivery systems are most effective for you?

Videos

Manuals

Workshops

Clinics

Practical

Other ______ __

Not Effective

Very

7. Below, please indicate how you define minimum requirements for entry into three levels of pre­school instruction (aide, instructor, and master instructor) regarding age, educational background, hours of experience, and skills needed?

AIDE

Age __________________________________ _

Educational Background ________________________ _

Hours of Experience __________________________ _

Skills Needed __________________________ _

INSf'RUCf'OR

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Educational Background _______________________ _

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Develop a multi-level preschool accreditation program Skills Needed ___________________________ __ 1 2 3 4

Conduct preschool workshops 1

Provide relevant articles in Technique magazine 1 2 3

Develop preschool products 1

Supply instructional video tapes 1

Provide a preschool consultants list 1

Have a preschool newsleller 1

Honor outstanding preschool gymnastics programs/ teachers 1 2 3 4 5

MASf'ER INSf'RUCf'OR

Age _________________________________ _

Educational Background _______________________ _

Hours of Experience __________________________ _

Skills Needed ______________ _

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Educational Services Coordinator USA Gymnastics

Pan American Plaza, Suite 300 201 S. Capitol Avenue

Indianapolis, IN 46225 FAX: 317-237-5069

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MEN'S WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS TEAM SELECTION Dortmund, Germany

November 11-20

A. The total combined, weighted compulsory and optional a ll­around scores from the 1994 Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships w ill count in determining an individual's overall final placing for the World Championships Team selection. The compu lsories w ill be weigh ted 60 percent and the optionals 40 percent.

B. Based on the total combined, weighted compulsory and op­tional all-around scores from the Coca-Cola National Gymnastics Championships, seven (7) gym­nasts in rank order will be in­vited to participate in the World Championships Team event. The seventh man may be a compet­ing team member und er the new rules of the FIG. The coaching

staff (Head Coach, Assis tant Coach and Technical Director) will determine the line-up utiliz­ing all seven gymnasts, if this is in the best interest of the team. Ties for seventh will be broken by the h ighes t op tiona l all­around score. If there's still a tie, it will be broken by the athlete with the highest optional indi­vidual event score.

C. The Coca-Cola National Gym­nastics Championships will b( evaluated by FTC ru les with the MPC approved Additional Spe­cial Requirements.

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

E. No petitions to the World Cham­pionships Team are allowed.

BIDS FOR REGIONAL QUALIFYING MEETS

USA Gymnas tics is accepting bids for regional qualifying meets for the1994 Coca-Cola National Cham­pionships. The men's regional qualifying meet is to be held on July 31. The following criteria have been set for the bids: A. Must use NGJA accred i ted

judges. B. Preference will begiven to meets

that use appara tus leaders. C. Consid eration will be given to

bids that havea t least four differ-

ent clubs involved . D. Cost of judges should be included

in package. E. Bids would be due in to USA

Gymnastics office by May 20, and the meets will be awarded by June 6.

Other 1994 Coca-Cola National Championships Notes: Motion approved for a 30-second touch at the Coca-Cola Na­tional Championships. (Men'sPro­gram Commi ttee Conference Call , April 6, 1994)

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Selection Procedures

WOMEN'S 1995 PAN AMERICAN TEAM SELECTION 1. Th e Am eri can Class ic/Pa n will count as 100% in determin- 6. Injury peti ti ons for the Pa n 8. The configuration of the Pa n

American Trials competition will in g an individual's selection American Trials will be accepted American Team will be the top be held in February, 1995 (the ranking. for consid eration by the Elite four (4) Seniors and the top (3) exact date and site to be deter- 4. If the format of the 1995 Pan Technical Committee if a gym- Juniors (who will be 14 years old mined). American Games includes Com- nast can reaso na bl y show in 1995) according to the proce-

2. Qualification to the American pulsory Competition, then the through previous meet results dures listed in 3 or 4. Ties for the with current FIG rules and Elite 4th place Senior and the3rd place

Classic/Pan American Trials will selection ranking will be deter- compulsories (if#3 used as crite- Junior slots will be broken ac-be according to the Classic quali- mined from combined compul- ria) that, if she had been able to cord ing to the FIG Technical fication procedures as listed in sory and optional scores (total compete, her previous scores are Reglement. the 1994-5 Women's Rules and all-around, 8 events). within the range of scores for 9. Replacement of a team member Policies. 5. If the format of the 1995 Pan those a thletes w ho qua lified w ill occur only due to serious

3. Competition at the Pan Ameri- American Games is Optional through competition. injury or illness as certified by a can Trials will be All-Around only competition, then the selec- 7. According to the United States USOC physician. Alternates will Elite Compulsory and Optional tion ranking will be determined Olympic Committee Technical be selected in rank order (see 3 & Exercises. The All-Around scores from Optional only scores (4 Regulations, seven (7) gymnasts 4), Senior replacing Senior and from the Pan American Trials events). constitutes the official team size. Junior replacing Junior.

WOMEN'S 1994 TEAM WORLD CHAMPIONSHIPS SELECTION PROCEDURES Dortmund, Germnay

I. Qualification A. Qualification to the U.s. Cham­

pionships is through the Elite Re­gional Meets, the American Clas­sic, and the U.s. Classic. 1. Th e American Classic is

scheduled for March 25-26, 1994 in Orlando, Florida.

2. The U.s. Classic is scheduled for August 5-7, 1994 in Palms Springs, California.

B. The 1994 Individual and All­Around World Championships Team Membersareautomatically qualified into the 1994 U.s. Championships.

C. The 1994 U.s. Championships are scheduled August 24-27,1994 in Nashville, Tennessee.

D. The All-Around scores for the American Classic, U.s. Classic, U.s. Championships, and the World Championships Trials will be determined by combining Elite Compulsory Exercise All­Around score (60 percent) wi th Optional Exercise All-Around score (40 percent) to get the com­bined Total All-Around Score.

Competition III Rules will be used for the All-Around compe­tition, wi th the exception of the Vaulting event, which will use Competition II Rules.

E. Based on the Total All-Around results from the 1994 U.S. Cham­pionships [combined compul­sory (60 percent) and optional (40 percent)], the top sixteen (16) gymnasts will qualify into the Final World Championships Tri­als. Ties for 16th place will not be broken. Petitions will be in addi­tion to this 16. There are no re­placements for qualified athletes who are unable to compete.

F. Injury petitions to the U.s. Cham­pionships will be accepted for consideration by the Elite Tech­nical Committee (ETC) for 1993-94Na tional Team Members only according to the procedures as listed on page 79 in the Women 's Rules and Policies book.

II. Final World Championships Trials A. The Final World Championships

Trials are scheduled for October 21-23, 1994 (site to be deter­mined) .

B. Petitions to the Final World Championships Trials will be ac­cepted for consideration by the Elite Technical Committee (ETC). Injury, illness, or representing the USA in an international compe­tition during the same time pe­riod as U.s. Cha m pionshi ps onl y shall constitute proper support for such a petition .

III. Team Selection A. The All-Around scores from the

Final World Championships Tri­als will count 100 percent for the World Championships Team. In order for an athlete to be ranked in firs t position, she MUST com­pete in the Final World Team Trials.

B. If either or both of the top two (2) ranked gymnasts from U.s.

I Championships is injured af­ter the U. S. Championships or is ill a t the time of the World Championships Trials, and her injury or illness is verified by a neutral doctor approved by the Na ti o n a l Governing Body (NGB), and if her injury peti­tion is then accepted, her U.s.

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C ha mpionship's Total All­Around score w ill be multi­p lied by 100 percent (10 / 10). The score will be entered into the All-Around results prior to the start of the Final World Champi­onships Trials. If the petitioned gymnast's U.s. Champion-ship's score remains in the top five (5) in the Total All-Around [includ­ing tie(s) for fifth], she must then be cleared by a neutral doctor approved by the NGB before be­ing placed on the team.

C. According to the FIG Teclmical Reglellleni and USA Gymnastics' policy,seven (7) athletes will con­stitute the official team.

D. Any athlete who wins an All­Around medal at the 1994 Indi­vidua l World Championships held in Brisbane, Australia in April 1994, will be placed onto the 1994 World Championships Team if she performs (without being judged or scored) eight events at the World Champion­ships Trials.

E. Ties will be broken accord ing to the FIG Technical Regellllent.

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Course Oir.: Betsy Sprague (303) 373-2797

14 Sunbury, OH Time: T8A USA Gymnastics Summer Coaching Workshop Course Oir.: Dave Moskovitz (317) 237-5050

23 Port Jervis, NY 1 :00 pm-5:00 pm Team USA Gymnastics Camp Course Oir.: Ken Miller/ Bob Beach Local Contact: Rick Palumbo (914) 856-8326

24 Uniontown, OH 9:00 am-l :00 pm North Canton YMCA Gymnastics Center 12005 Cleveland Ave. NW Course Oir.: Bobbi Montanarri (61 4) 457- 1279 Local Contact: Martha Miller (614) 385-8105 This course is to he held in coniunction with the YMCA Great Lakes A one Gymnastics [Jinic.

Augusta, GA 9:00 am-l pm Augusta YWCA Course Oir.: Mike Goodale (706) 738- 6678

29 Indianapolis, IN 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Local Contact: Amy Oler (317) 237-5050

31 Woodward, PA Time: TBA USA Gymnastics Summer Coaching Workshop Course Oir.: Dave Moskovitz (317) 237- 5050

• All coursesare3rd Cycle courses.

• All materials (includ ing the new Safety Handbook) for 3rd Cycle courses are provid ed at the course and are part of the cou rse fee.

• Certifica tion is good for 4 years.

• Thecourse/examinationis $100. USA Gymnas tics Professiona Members and recertifica tion b $75. Retest cost is $25. For groups of at least 10, contact the USA Gymnastics Department ofEdu­ca tional Services and Safety.