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Commitment Among Competitive Female Gymnasts: What Does It Look Like and How Can We Inhance It? . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. 6

TJ Maxx 2004 Tour of Gymnastics Champions .. . .. 10

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The tour is winding down now with just a few stops left in the 41 destinations. The tour has been very well received and we appreciate all of the support each of you has given to the T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions.

As we conclude activities at the end of this quadrennium, we look forward to welcoming our new National Membership Directors to USA Gymnastics for the next quadrennium .

Each discipline of USA Gymnastics has two National Membership Directors on the USA Gymnastics Board of Directors. Each Director is elected to a four year term with the election taking place in the Olympic year, prior to the fall meeting of the Board of Directors.

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Windee M. Weiss, Ph.D. School of Health, Physical Education, & Leisure Services University of Northern Iowa, Cedar Falls, IA

j a former gymnast, and now as a coach and judge,

I have seen great variation in the motivation and commitment of young, talented gymnasts. My

interest in sport commitment to gymnastics stems from the desire to help coaches and parents create the most rewarding environment and atmosphere for these young athletes. Therefore, through a series of studies I have examined commitment to gymnastics in hopes of finding what predicts high levels of sport commitment, what are the outcomes associated with commitment, and ultimately, how can we help enhance commitment.

Here's what we know about gymnasts and sport commitment:

1 DI •• IRINT TYPIS 0. SPORT COMMITMINT IXIST .OR HIGH LIVIL GYMNASTS.

Weiss and Weiss (2003) found that among Level 9, 10, and Elite gymnasts (N = 124), the majority of gymnasts (n = 66) were continuing because they "wanted to." That is, these gymnasts still enjoyed

gymnastics, felt they were gaining positive benefits from participation, perceived very few negatives associated with gymnastics, and had few other activities that seemed as attractive as gymnastics. In contrast, a small percentage of gymnasts (n = 14) at this level were continuing competitive gymnastics because they felt they "had to." This group of gymnasts was no longer happy with gymnastics, felt the downsides associated with gymnasts far outweighed the positives, and felt that other activities might be more fun or interesting than gymnastics. Lastly, a third group (n = 44) emerged that was a hybrid of the other two types of commitment, labeled "vulnerable." These gymnasts were similar to the "want to" continue gymnasts in terms of experiencing higher enjoyment and benefits, but were similar to the "have to" continue group in terms of experiencing greater negatives and attractive alternatives.

2 COMMITMINT TYPI CHANGIS OVIR TIMI.

Weiss and Weiss (2004) did a one year follow-up with the same gymnasts from their first study to see if the gymnasts' sport commitment type changed over time. For about half of the gymnasts, their type of commitment was different one year later, with the gymnasts in the "vulnerable" commitment group being more likely to have changed. This makes sense considering they were experiencing sort of a "tug-

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of-war" between both the positive and negative aspects of high level gymnastics. Additionally, the strongest predictor of change in commitment was a change in gymnastics enjoyment.

3 SOCIAL SUPPORT AND PIISSURI 'ROM PARINTS, COACHIS, AND TIAMMATIS 'URTHIR

DI"IRINTIATID THISI TYPIS 0' COMMITMINT. In general, Weiss and Weiss (2003, 2004) found that those gymnasts who were competing for more positive reasons also reported experiencing greater social support (unconditional positive regard) from their parents and coaches, than did those gymnasts who felt they "had to" continue participation . In contrast, gymnasts who felt obligated to continue high level competitive gymnastics reported higher perceptions of pressure and obligation to continue from their parents and coaches. Interestingly, the "vulnerable" gymnasts reported they felt more obligated to their teammates to continue gymnastics. These findings point out the important role that parents, coaches, and teammates play in young gymnasts' sport commitment.

So, what do all of these findings mean? Results from these studies suggest that high level competitive gymnasts do experience different types of commitment. Gymnasts were continuing participation for different reasons with some experiencing attraction towards gymnastics whereas others experienced obligation and still others were "vulnerable" to both positive and negative influences. These results point to several practical implications.

What can we do to enhance "want to" sport commitment with high level gymnasts?

1 MAXIMIZI SOCIAL SUPPORT AND MINIMIZI 'IILINGS 0' OBLIGATION TO PARINTS,

COACHIS, AND TIAMMATIS Those gymnasts who felt the most attracted towards gymnastics or had a "want to" type of commitment also felt they received the most social support from coaches and parents, and they felt very little obligation or pressure from parents and coaches to continue gymnastics. Based on these findings, coaches can implement several strategies that may foster greater social support in and out of the gym, as we ll as decreased perceptions of pressure and obligation to parents, coaches, and teammates.

• Coaches can create a positive social environment by providing positive constructive and contingent feedback to all athletes, treating each gymnast as an individual and valued person, considering each athletes' feelings and thoughts, and providing equal attention, energy, and time to all athletes.

• Coaches can educate parents about how to provide support for their gymnasts (rather than pressure) through coach-parent conferences, monthly parent meetings, and informal discussions following practices and competitions. For example, teaching parents how to encourage improvement rather than winning and placement at competitions, and providing information to parents as to how to discuss potential problems their gymnast may be having in the gym will maximize showing support rather than discouraging the gymnast's progress.

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TRAINING There are numerous sources of sport enjoyment and an array of potential benefits that gymnasts can gain from participation . For example, some sources of enjoyment include feelings of success, being with friends and teammates, and overcoming challenges. Coaches can help enhance enjoyment by creating a positive context in which gymnasts feel they are accomplishing their goals and meeting new challenges. Having fun does not mean playing more games and having easier practices, but rather creating a positive environment in which learning is fun, working hard is enjoyable, and sharing experiences with friends is meaningful. For example, rather than merely assigning "stick 10 beam routines" a coach can create a board game where gymnasts advance in the game by sticking one routine or by mastering a particular skill with "no wobbles." In the end, the same amount of work is achieved by the gymnasts but the process may be much more exciting for the gymnasts. Additionally, coaches and parents can enhance the benefits that competitive gymnastics has to offer:

• Traveling to competitions could be arranged so that the gymnasts travel and room with their teammates, thus providing a greater opportunity for relationships to build "outside of the gym." Additionally, by leaving for the competition a day earlier or staying a day later as a "play day" may increase enjoyment and the benefits of traveling to various competitions.

• Teaching gymnasts how to set goals and develop successful strategies to achieving those goaLs will not only heLp demonstrate each gymnast's improvement, but also give them skills to use in other facets of their lives, such as persistence and the value of hard work.

• Providing public recognition for improvement rather than winning will also increase enjoyment and benefits. For example, making a bulletin board that has the picture and name of each gymnast who has "caught her release move 3x in a row on bars." Or rather than having the "9.0 Club", coaches could make posters for the "Stick Beam Club" or "Most Improved All-Around" club.

3 BNSUIB THAT IBASONS '01 PAITICIPATION STBM MOIB '10M INTIINSIC IATHBI THAN

BXTIINSIC IBASONS Both intrinsic and extrinsic motivation will playa role in any athlete's participation. However, the greater the intrinsic motivation the more likely an athlete will "want to" continue. The context of sport is one that tends to emphasize extrinsic factors such as trophies, public recognition, and college scholarships. These "perks" are a given but coaches can emphasize the intrinsic reasons for continuing involvement in gymnastics and thus maximize gymnasts' love for the sport for its own sake.

• Coaches can teach gymnasts how to value the "process" of learning rather than just the outcome of competition . Coaches can lead by example to help gymnasts emphasize improvement, set challenging goals, and enjoy overcoming obstacles .

• Coaches can help facilitate intrinsic motivation by allowing gymnasts to "explore in gymnastics." By allowing the gymnasts to try new challenging skills, teach a teammate a skill or routine, help coach a lower level gymnast, or ask questions about gymnastics or technique of a skill, coaches can help foster the intrinsic desire to know more about the sport, to feel a greater kinesthetic appreciation for performing certain skills, and to gain insight on other aspects of the sport.

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WITH HIGH LBVBL COMPETITIVB GYMNASTICS The potential downsides that may exist for adolescent gymnasts in relation to their continued involvement could include: missing out on social and school events, inability to participate in other activities, conflicts with coaches and/or teammates, or pressures associated with high level competition. Coaches and parents can work together to help alleviate some these potential negative outcomes:

• Training schedules could be modified depending on the time of season. For example, once the competitive season is over coaches could modify practice sessions by shorteni ng those practices that might interfere with school functions (e.g., Friday night basketball games). This would allow gymnasts to not only continue training but also give them some freedom with their time to experience school-related and social activities.

• During the competitive season, coaches could offer a "make up" practice one day a week or a few days each month that allow gymnasts to "make up" practices they may have missed because of conflicting activities. Allowing the gymnasts some flexibility in terms of training to participate in other activities they find of interest could help alleviate the feeling that they are "missing out" on something. Potentially, this could prevent some gymnasts from deciding to discontinue because they want to do "other things."

References

Weiss, W. M., & Weiss, M. R. (2003). Attraction- and entrapment-based commitment among competitive female gymnasts. Journal of Sport & Exercise Psychology, 25, 229-247.

Weiss, W. M. & Weiss, M. R. (2004). A longitudinal analysis of commitment among competitive female gymnasts. Unpublished doctoral project.

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The T.J. Maxx Tour of Gymnastics Champions is winding down, with only a handful of stops left in the 41 city tour that began mid-September and will conclude in late November.

The reviews from around the country have been good, and many young gymnasts have been able to ask the Olympians questions, get an autograph, and enjoy the show.

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cV t seems that in recent years many of the younger gymnasts are actually performing a swing to a kip, which is a long hang kip, rather than a glide kip. It is seen at most lower

level meets, a coach setting up a spring board so their gymnast can get the best swing possible for their kip. Many of these gymnasts may not be performing the ski ll as required in their routines.

The difference is that, with the glide kip the gymnast must hold their legs up in front of them, whether together or straddled, throughout the hang or glide phase of the ski ll. With the long hang kip, the gymnast keeps her legs down and hips open until the leg-lift portion of the kip. One is a swing and the other is a glide.

Years ago coaches wo uld exp lain a glide very differently than it has been explained in recent days. Back then, we asked the gymnast to "jump up and immediately pike" before they caught the bar with their hands. Many coaches even spotted the jump portion in order to teach their gymnast to lift their hips high enough to get the best momentum at the onset of the glide. We asked our gymnasts to hold the "L" or pike until they completely extended their hips at the end of the glide. Coaches really spent a great deal of time teaching the glide portion of the glide kip. Yes, we can all agree the low bar was actually low back then and there was not enough room for the gymnast to swing rather than glide.

Here are a few thoughts to help gymnasts with this skill.

The muscles involved in lifting the legs in front of the body for the glide portion of the glide kip are the hip flexors. The hip flexors are very small when you look at them on an anatomy chart, but they have a big job. This one little muscle must lift the gymnast's very long limb. As the gymnast's leg grows, gets longer and heavier, there is more stress put on that little muscle, the hip flexor.

The coach must condition their gymnasts' hip flexor muscles constantly because many children are growing rapidly. If the hip flexors are not conditioned properly or consistently other areas of the body must then attempt to perform the task of lifting and holding the leg up, which can lead to injury.

With that thought in mind, let us go back to the glide for a glide kip because it is one of the few skills that requires the gymnast to hold her legs up for a considerable amount of time. Besides asking the gymnast to perform one glide at a time, as in the glide kip, you may want to add a few simple drills involving the glide, such as multiple glides consecutive ly or octagon glides.

To teach the Glide and Toes to Bar Dri ll, instruct the gymnast to stand slightly further than arm's distance from the low bar. Once in place, instruct the gymnast to jump, immediately lifting her toes forward and tucking her buttocks under whi le in the air. She must immediately grasp the bar, holding a hollow and slightly piked position. Once her hands are on the bar, she must glide forward, keeping her feet off the mat and reaching in an extended position. It might be easier for the gymnast if you remind her she must see her feet throughout the glide. Once extended, instruct the gymnast to bring her feet\ankles to the bar and hold them there, even when her body swings\fa lls (due to gravity) to the hanging position. Holding the feet up is not easy; gymnasts may need help with this drill. Once mastered, the gymnast can perform multiple glides before the leg lift portion of the glide kip.

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Another very useful glide drill is the Octagon Glide, Extend, and Lift Drill. It involves the use of an octagon to teach the gymnasts how to glide with their legs in front of their body rather than below their body. This drill should also help teach the gymnast to extend her hips completely at the end of the glide and perform the leg lift from that extended position.

Here is how you would use an octagon fo r the glide, extend, and leg lift drill. The gymnast should grasp the bar securely. Place an octagon approximately one foot from the bar, so that your gymnast can see it. Once your gymnast is holding the bar securely, ask her to place her heels \feet on an octagon. Next, instruct your gymnast to hold a hollow and\or slightly piked position keeping her buttocks under. Once the gymnast is in the beginning position of the drill, a relaxed hang with their heels on the octagon, have them glide forward, literally rolling

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the octagon forward with their calves and then return to the starting position. Once they have mastered rolling the octagon with the back of their legs, ask the gymnast to perform three glides consecutively. The gymnast must reach an extended position during each complete glide. When the gymnast is completely extended for the third time, instruct them to quickly bring their toes \ ankles to bar and hold them on the bar even when their body swings\falls (due to gravity) to the hanging position (as if they just did a leg-lift) The octagon often rolls away when the leg lift occurs. (Be sure to remind the gymnast to hold on tight. Be ready to spot, if necessary.)

And one more note regarding the glide portion of the kip. If you ask the gymnast to think of throwing the bar back as soon as their shoulders and hips are directly underneath the bar, they may be able to glide more efficiently for their kip. The action of throwing the bar back should increase their momentum and extension of the glide, therefore, making the kip portion easier.

The few drills explained here should help gymnasts learn to completely extend their hips and shoulders prior to the leg-lift portion of the glide kip. Once they have mastered the leg-lift from the completely extended position, they may be on their way to performi ng a beautiful and efficient Glide Kip!

Remember, it is imperative that the gymnast perform these drills with the correct form and technique in order to learn the skills correctly, condition their muscles correctly, and prevent bad habits of form breaks or incorrect technique.

Karen M. Goeller is the author of Gymnastics Drills books and is a former club owner and coach in gymnastics. Goeller can be reached at www. gymcoach.net

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Gymnastics Builds Self-Esteem The purpose of this article is to heLp Link seLf esteem with gymnastics. When first writing this article, I tried to make the points about seLf-esteem without pulling in my personaL experiences as a child or my Gym Club, Kids . First Sports Center. However, this topic is so deepLy personaL to me that: attempts to depersonaLize it feLL short so I decided to go ahead with the : first version. PLease feeL free to borrow the concepts and Language for use : in your club. :

There is LittLe doubt in my mind, Kids First exists today because of my own personaL experience with sports, in particuLar, gymnastics. As an eLementary student, I was sociaLLy sheLtered, as my mom did not drive : or get out much and my dad was busy running his business. We virtuaLLy: never traveLed and a trip to a restaurant was a once a year occurrence. : I Lacked confidence in myseLf and was awkward in new situations and, : therefore, avoided them as weLL as other risks. :

Gymnastics aLtered my perception of myseLf and absoLuteLy changed the course of my Life. I grew comfortabLe with the chaLLenge of trying to teach my body to Learn various skills. I graduaLLy Learned to weLcome other chaLLenges that became synonymous with achievement, causing perseverance to become a simpLe fact of Life: aLL because of gymnastics.

Why is skilLfuL gymnastics instruction so beneficiaL for young children? I have thought about this fo r decades and have come to so me firm conclusions. Young human beings Live in a LargeLy physicaL worLd and pLay is mostLy physicaL as is Learning . It is a huge event in the Life of a child when s/he Learns to waLk, run , jump or skip-fa~ more important to a person's psychoLogicaL makeup than Learning to conjugate a verb or soLve for X. To this day, I remember the feeLings of frustration and inadequacy while trying to Learn to skip-gymnastics certainLy cured that!

Good, bad, right or wrong, children form perceptions of their overaLL capabilities based on how weLL they stack up physicaLLy with their peers. To a 3 year oLd, it is far more important to be abLe to keep up on the pLayground than it is to count to 25. Feeling competent physicaLLy Leads to a generaL beLief, "I am capabLe," which is a foundationaL component of a heaLthy seLf-esteem. Other components of seLf-esteem are: "I am LovabLe, " "I beLong," "I can contribute," "I am in controL of myseLf," aLL of which are enhanced through skilLfuL gymnastics instruction. Few wouLd argue that a heaLthy seLf-esteem is a requisite for inner peace and happiness and a worthy goaL for us aLL, which brings us fuLL circle to the title and centraL focus of this article, "gymnastics builds seLf-esteem."

HopefuLLy you can heLp build seLf-esteem in your students and the I remember weLL my first teaching job as a junior at The University of : gymnastics business wilL continue to grow! Cincinnati, instructing tumbLing at Mary Ann Pearman's SchooL of Dance : in Fort Thomas, Kentucky. I feLL in Love with heLping kids receive the : Make it a great month! same benefits from gymnastics that I did. To this day, professionaLLy, I : define myseLf first and foremost as a teacher, even though I now spend : JueSfAf MGetzger. B· DIP

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By Alison Arnold Ph.D.

The Olympic rings are symbols of strength, dedication, and commitment. In the beginning of 2004, I wanted to create a mental training program that would not only help gymnasts reach their goals, but would also tie in to the excitement of the Olympic year. The result is the 5 Rings of Mental Toughness. These five rings work together to build an athlete that is eager, disciplined, and committed to be the best they can be. Whether they are striving toward Olympic dreams or Level 6 state meet, these principles will not only help you build better athletes, but better people.

Ring Number 1: Awareness "ll ~ou"are nof aware 01 ~our mind, H's eas~ to loose H. The first ring of mental toughness is awareness. An athlete must be aware of what they are thinking if there is any hope of training the mind. Think of yourself in a pitch-black room. You are instructed to move across the room and find a chair on the other side. You begin to move, bumping into everything along the way. You finally find your way to the other side, but not without some bruises on your shins as you reacted to obstacles. That's what life is like without awareness. You go through life blind, without a plan , reacting to what happens to you . When an athlete is aware of thoughts, they can change ways of thinking that are not working for them. Just as you make athletes aware of body positions every day in the gym, the first ring of mental toughness requires you make your athletes become aware of their thoughts. Just as you point out "loose body" to your athletes, begin now to point out "loose mind." Loose mind is any thought that is

negative, fear-based, or doubtful. Over-thinking, complaining, and procrastination, is also loose mind. Can you see loose mind in your gym? Of course, you see it all the time in your athletes face, body language, and behavior. Make your athletes aware of loose mind by pointing it out to them so they can change it.

Ring Number 2: Vision "ll ~ou can imagine H, ~ou can become H." Many of you have seen me demonstrate the exercise with the string and the weight. When you hold the string with the weight in your hand and visualize the weight swinging from side to side or forward and back, the weight "miraculously" follows your intention. That is the power of Vision. One of the most important exercises to do in any mental training program is helping your athletes create their vision of who they want to be in the gym. How do they want to act? What are their goals for the season? What are their attitude goals? What characteristics do they want to embody every day? Before very much of your season goes by, have your athletes write a li st of words describing the gymnast they want to be. Some examples of words are: motivated, confident, focused, happy, proud, aggressive, no holding back, a team leader and positive. Once they set their vision and goals, hold them accountable. Put their sheets up where they can be seen. On a bad day, have them read their vision. Hopefully this will motivate them, call attention to negative behaviors, and strengthen their resolve to be the best they can be.

Ring Number 3: Discipline "A sHU mind has untimHed potenHal" The mind is a thought factory. It creates thought, after thought, after

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thought. Sometimes I call it the monkey mind, because it spends most of it's time running around in circles getting into trouble. The monkey mind runs into fear, doubt, and negativity whenever it has a chance. As a coach, you want to help your athletes discipline their minds in order to compete their best. Gymnastics inherently has a lot of down time. During this down time, be it in workout or competition, the monkey can go crazy. The mind only thinks about one thing at a time. The key is "locking down" the mind so that it is focused on positive helpful thoughts. Corrections and positive self-talk are all strong anchors for the mind. Teach your athletes to talk to themselves during all their routines and skills. Be sure they are saying short, sharp, words or corrections. Not too much, not too little. Good, strong cue words anchor the mind, keep the monkey out of fear and doubt, and stop an athlete from over-thinking. Be sure they do these words all the time until they become habit. Doing "arm sets" and "walk-throughs" of routines on each event, are helpful ways to get their cue words automatic. Cue words discipline the mind. Fear, frustration, and negativity are sure signs of loose mind. As a coach, help your athletes discipline their minds by giving them cue words all the time. Cue words can become your greatest ally. As soon as you see loose mind behaviors, have your athletes "lock it down" by focusing on their words.

Ring Number 4: Perseverance "jrue champic,"s see e"er~ obsfade as "PporfuttH~." Gymnastics is a sport built upon failures. How many mistakes must a gymnast experience before he or she finally learns a skill? Perseverance is essential if an athlete wants to succeed in this sport. When an athlete gives up, what is the first thing that changes? The first thing that changes is always the mind. Their thoughts move from positive to negative, from motivation to defeat. It's important that coaches teach athletes to bring their mind back to "tight" as soon as they notice that it's loose. Just as you correct loose body, correct loose mind as soon as you see it. Tightening the mind is just li ke strengthening any other muscle. If you allow your athletes to exhibit loose mind behavior, their mental muscle atrophies. Loose mind behavior includes, sta lling rituals, balking, negative body language, and negative talk among others. Teach your athletes to have anchor phrases that help bring the mind back to tight. Anchor phrases include phrases like, "breathe, I can do this, don't freak out", or "Don't let it get to me, focus on the correction." Whenever you see loose mind, break the cycle by having your athletes stop, take a deep breath, get a drink, focus on their cue words by doing an arm set or the skill on the floor, and concentrate on their anchor phrases. Breaking the loose mind cycle helps build mental strength and shows other gymnasts that loose mind is not tolerated in your gym.

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5: Belief "lhere is tt"fhittg greufer fhutt fhe p"wer "I be tier Ring number five is the ring that holds all the other rings together: belief. Henry Ford's famous quote is fitting here, "W hether you believe you can, or believe you can't, you're right." A gymnast must believe

that they are strong, talented, a good competitor and so on, if it is to be true. Have your gymnasts talk about how they stand, walk, perform, when they have confidence and belief. Be sure they "act it" in the gym, even if they don't feel it. In addition to how they feel about themselves, you too are extremely influential in the minds of your athletes. What you say and what you do communicates messages of belief and disbelief all the time. Think of your athletes as a blank screen. With everything you say and everything you do, you make an imprint on them. Are you teaching them that they are smart, or that they are stupid? That you care about them as people, or only as gymnasts? Do your actions build character, or break character? Here are some things coaches do that negatively effect the self-esteem of athletes:

Use sarcasm to make them feel stupid Tell them they are fat, lazy, or not talented Foster negative competition and comparison Undue yelling Criticism of the person and not the behavior Rhetorical questions that do not have an answer Not taking the time to listen to the athlete's response after a question is asked Negative talk about an athlete who has quit or is not present in the gym

Remember: you are one of the most influential people in these kids lives. Let them know you believe in them by what you say and do.

How to use the 5 Rings This season, practice each of the Rings for one week. Here is an outline you can follow.

Week One: Awareness . Teach your athletes Tight Mind vs. Loose Mind

Week Two: Vision Have your athletes set goals for the next eight weeks. Have them create the vision of the gymnast they want to be by writing down characteristics.

Week Three: Discipline Do key words for all their routines. Be sure they include walk throughs as part of their assignments to make them automatic.

Week Four: Perseverance Have your athletes create anchor phrases and be sure to remind them to "tig hten their minds" when necessary.

Week Five: Belief Have your athletes write what they look like in the gym when they believe. What are their routines like? How do they stand, walk, take correction. Be sure they "act it" all this week.

By doing a little bit of mental training each week, you will save tons of time during the workout. Take the time to train the "Five Rings" and see them come together for you this meet seasOn.

Bio: Alison Arnold Ph.D. is a peak performance consultant to USA Gymnastics. For more information on her Five Rings of Mental Toughness DVD and other products see www.headgames.ws

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I remember hearing 'You can't make a living teaching gymnastics," and when I heard it, it was true. A lot has changed since then. An industry born of entrepreneurs opening small businesses serving

millions of children in every city across the USA now exists where once it was rare.

What was once a sport for the talented few has evolved into an activity in which all children can participate and benefit. But I believe, as an industry, we are still struggling due to old beliefs, unclear values, inaccurate perceptions, and a few gym clubs still living in the past.

It's no secret that many gym club owners are former coaches who opened their gyms so they could better coach their champions. Most of them did so with little business education, background or experience. But they knew how to coach so they were sustained by their success at competitions. Needless to say, winning at meets was very important to these club owners - it could mean the success or failure of their business and their livelihood.

These early gym clubs quickly learned that they couldn't exist without recreational classes to help pay the bills. So, they offered recreational classes but focused on providing the best equipment and teachers to the few on the team. They marketed their classes, but often (because what mattered most to the owner was winning medals) the competitive team and coaching accomplishments highlighted their advertising .

Successful gymnastics clubs today are run differently. They are in the business of recreational gymnastics for the masses, focusing on the benefits gymnastics education provides children, creating fun and success for all children, and making lots of money in the process. Because their students are happy and learning, they stay enrolled for years. Many clubs today offer competitive teams while a growing number do not. Those clubs with competitive teams and profitable recreational programs are usually more

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successful at competitions because they have the resources to provide for the needs of the team members.

As our industry has emerged, it has distinguished itself from the sport. Parents used to think enrolling their chi ld in a gymnastics program necessitated a desire to eventually compete in the sport of gymnastics (if the child was talented and/ or lucky enough). It was that kind of thinking that kept our industry small. After years of educating parents on the many benefits gymnastics education provides to children, we are only now beginning to experience the fruits of that effort.

Think about it! Why do parents teach their children to swim? To eventually join a swim team and participate in the competitive sport of swimming? Clearly, most parents teach their children to swim to be safe in the water and enjoy the activity. While there are MILLIONS of children that learn to swim, there are far fewer in the sport.

As parents learn that gymnastics is an activity that they need to participate in to have fun and be safe with movement, and that gymnastics education results in better performance in all sports (as we ll as improved cognitive ability and better grades in school) , enrollment in gymnastics schools increases.

However, because the media often portrays gymnastics as a competitive sport for the very talented few, many parents still perceive gymnastics as inappropriate for their child. Changing this perception and educating parents to understand and appreciate the many benefits of recreational gymnastics, I believe, is our first and most important duty if we are to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number and grow our industry. If we do it well, bringing millions of children into our gyms, the sport wi ll benefit as a result.

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• Introductory Memberships - Make sure to register your level 1 through 3 athletes. Let them participate in sanctioned events. The fee is only $15 . Register online and print their card right from the internet. Set up play days, fun meets and state team cup invitationals. This membership is available for all disciplines at these levels. You may also register your women's Prep Optional athletes and Group Gymnastics athletes.

• Remember you may print your athletes' cards directly from the internet. At this time, only athlete cards are available to print in this manner.

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• Meet directors may use the Member Services search to check the current membership of your attending athletes, coaches and judges. This is accessible in the Super Search on our website.

• Sign up your recreational kids for Team USA Gymnastics. They will love this membership. Many clubs wi ll receive a packet from us with materials to promote this great opportunity for your class students to receive gifts, updates and the magazine. Information on this membership is available on our home page of the website. Try to win the contest and be the club with the most new members!

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levels - W4·1 0, prepopl. levels - W2·Elite, prepopl. of Atlanta Event Nome· West Volley Spirit of Paige Smith Winterfest Classic American Twister Invitaitonal and 3126 Cobb Parkway the Flame Challenge Event Site· University of Denver; Notional Elite Qualifer Mardi Gras Invitational Wheel of Fortune Kennesaw, GA Event Site· 1190 Dell Avenue, 2201 E Asbury Ave; Denver, CO Event Site · 6805 lyons Event Site· 2700 SE Willoughby Event Site· 8550 126th Ave .; Phone·770/ 97S·8337 Unit #1; Campbell, CA Start Dote · 02/ 04/ 2005 Technology Circle; Coconut Blvd; Stuort, Fl largo, Fl levels - W7 ·Elite Start Dote · 02/ 25/ 2005 Club Nome · Colorado Gymnastic Creek, Fl Start Dote · 01/15/ 2005 Start Dote · 11/20/ 2004 Club : ... me· West Volley Institute Start Dote· 02/ 17/ 2005 Club Nome· YMCA Sportsworld dub Nome · laAeur's Gymn. largo Optional Christmas Outersquad Gymnastics School 360 South Potomoc Street; Club Nome· American Twisters Phone · 772/ 223·1606 Phone · 727/ 539·8181 Eve nt Site· 100 londonderry CI.; Phone· 408/374·8692 Aurora, CO Gymnastics levels· W2·10,prepopl. levels· W4·6 Suite 100; Woodstock, GA levels - W4· Elite Phone · 303/363·7272 Phone · 954/725·9199 Start Dote · 12/ 18/2004

levels - W7 ·Elite leve ls - W4·Elite Presidential Invite GEORGIA Club Nome · Georgia AII·Stars West Volley Spirit of the Flame Event Site · Ftlauderdale Browa rd 9th Annual Dawg Days Clossic Gymnastics Challenge Winter Invitational Banle Of Chompions Conv. Clr; 1950 Eisenhower Blvd; Event Site· 1720 Epps Bridge Phone·770/ 516·2654 Event Site· Son Jose Civi 4626 North Pork Dr; Colorado Event Site· 701 W.lime 51.; Fort lauderdale, Fl Rood; Suite 108 . 223; Athens, GA levels - W7·10 Auditorium; W Son Carlos and Springs, CO lakeland, Fl Start Dote · 02/ 04/ 2005 Start Dote· 02/ 03/ 2005 Market; Son Jose, CA Start Dote · 01/22/ 2005 Start Dote · 01/28/ 2005 Club Nome· Twisters Gymnastics Club Nome· Classic City Spring Breakout Start Dote· 02/ 25/ 2005 Club Nome · ARTSPORTS·Colorado Club Nome· Halker's Gold Academy Gymnastics Acad. Event Site· 2601 Shallowford Club Nome· West Volley Springers Gymnostics 3100 NW Boca Raton Blvd #308; Phone·706/ 549·0160 rood; Mariena, GA Gymnastics School Phone· 719/ 531·5867 310 Birch Street Boca Raton, Fl33431 levels - W7 ·Elite Start Dote · 03/ 05/ 2005 1190 Dell Avenue, Unit #I; levels · T4·1 0 Colubus Grove, OH Phone · 561 / 750·6001 Club Nome · Georgia AII·Stars Campbell, CA Phone · 419/ 523-4988 levels - W2·Elite ELITE, prepopt, Atlanta Crown Invitational Gymnastics Phone· 408/374·8692 CONNECTICUT levels· W4·10,Wprepopt M4·Elite Event Site· Gwinnen Civic Center; 100 londonderry CI.; Suite 100; levels· W4·Elite Invitational Event 6400 Sugarloaf Parkway NW; Woodstock, GA

Event Site · 84 Griswold Street; Daytona Beach Open Sand Dollar/Whitlow Invitational Duluth, GA Phone·770/ 516·2654 COLORADO P.O. 80x 1424; Glastonbury, CT Event Site· Ocean Center; 100 N Event Site· Disney's Wide World Start Dote· 01/13/ 2005 levels· W2·1 0 CO Notional Monument Start Dote · 12/ 03/ 2004 Atlantic Ave; Daytona Beach, Fl of Sports; PO BOX 10000; lake Club Nome · Gwi nnen Gymnostics Invitational Club Nome · Glostonbury Start Dote · 02/1 1/ 2005 Bueno Vista, Fl Center Winter Blast Invitational Event Site · 609 25 Rood; Grond Gymnastics Club Club Nome · ACE Gymnastics Start Dote · 01 /21/2005 927 Killion Hill Rood; lilburn, GA Event Site· 100 londonderry CI.; Junction, CO 81505 Phone· 860/ 682·1431 400 Gold Medal Court Club Nome · Orlando Metro Phone · 770/ 921 ·5630 Suite 100; Woodstock, GA 30188 Start Dote · 02/ 26/ 2005 levels - W4·1 0 longwood, Fl Gymnastics levels - W4·Elite Start Dote · 01/22/ 2005 Club Nome· Grand Junction Phone · 407/ 831·2582 4658 LB. Mcleod Rood Club Nome· Georgia AII·Stars GYM!Kidz Plex FLORIDA levels - W3·Elite Orlando, Fl Champions Cup Gymnastics Phone · 970/ 245·3610 2004 SGJA Judges' Cup Phone·407/ 246·1200 Event Site · 38 Hill Street; Suite Phone· 770/ 516·2654 levels· W7·10 Event Site· lightning City Easter Bunny Invite leve ls - Wand M4·Elite 100; Roswell, GA levels · W2·10

Gymnastics; 14214 N. Nebraska Event Site· 730 51. Johns Bluff Stort Dote· 02/ 26/ 2005 Colorado Invitational Avenue; Tompa, Fl Rood North; Jacksonville, Fl UGC CHAMPIONSHIPS Club Nome· Roswell Gymnastics Winter Carnival 2004 Event Site · 4626 North Pork Dr; Start Dote · 12/ 03/ 2004 Start Dote· 04/02/2005 Event Site· 12239 SW 53rd Phone · 770/ 641·3987 Event Site· P.O. Box 200625; Colorado Springs, CO Club Nome· Apollo School of Club Nome· All American Street; Cooper City, Fl levels· W7·10 Cartersville, GA

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Start Dote· 12/ 04/ 2004 Club Nome · Cartersville Twisters P.O. Box 1390; Cartersville, GA Phone· 770/ 3B7·5629 levels - M4·1 0

HAWAII Aloho Gymfest Event Site· 45·55B #(21 Komehameha Hwy.; Koneohe, HI Start Dote · 01 /14/2005 Club Nome · Kokokohi Gymnastics Teom Phone · 808/ 235·6866 levels - M & W4·Elite

Gymnatics In Porodise Event Site· Holawa District Pork; Iwoiwa St.; Aiea, HI Start Dote · 01/ 21/ 2005 Club Nome · Hawaiian Island Twisters, Inc. 46·174 C Kahuhipa St. Koneahe, HI Phone· 808/235·4487 levels - W4·Elite

Ku uipo Classic Event Site· Bloisdell Center; 777 Word Ave; Honolulu, HI Stort Dote· 02/ 19/ 2005 Club Nome· Rainbow Gymnastics Academy 98·023 Hekoho Street Ifl; Aieo, HI Phone · 808/488-7030 levels - W4·1 0

IDAHO Gem State Invitational 2005 Event Site· 5420 West State Street; Boise, 10 Start Dote · 01/ 27/ 2005 Club Nome · Gem State Gymnastics Academy Phone· 208/ 853·3220 levels - W4·Elite

Holidoy Classic Event Site · 1875 Century Way; Boise, ID Start Dote · 12/03/2004 Club Nome · Wings Center Phone· 20B/376·3641 levels - W4·Elite

Holiday Classic Event Site · 1 B7 SCentury Way; Boise, ID B3709 Start Dote· 12/ 03/ 2004 Club Nome· Wings Center Phone · 20B/376·3641 levels - M4·Elite

Pot of Gold Eve nt Site· 1530 East Commercial Ave.; Suite 105; Meridian, 10 Start Dote· 03/ 11 / 200S Cl ub Nome· Meridian Academy of Gymnastics Phone· 208/8B4·11 66 levels - W4·1 0, M4·1 0

Sweetheart Invitational Event Site· les Bob Jr High; 4150 E Grand Forest Dr; Boise, ID Slart Dote· 02/ 12/ 2005 Club Nome · Wings Center 1875 Century Way; Boise, 10 Phone· 208/376·3641 levels - W4·Elite

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Swingtime Invitotionol 2005 Event Sit~· 5420 West State Street; Boise, 10 Start Dote · 03/ 1 B/2005 Club Nome · Gem State Gymnastics Academy Phone· 20B/ B53·3220 levels· W4·10

ILLI NOIS Event Nome· Annual St Jude Benefit Event Site· Peoria Civic Center; 201 SW Jefferson; Peoria, Il Slart Dote · 01 / 15/ 2005 Club Nome · The Clubs at River City B603 N. University Street; Peoria, ll Phone· 309/ 693·5715 levels - W4·10

Bravo Classic Event Site· 5700 Coll ege Rood; lisle, ll Start Dote · 01/07/ 200S Club Nome· Midwest Academy of Gymnastics 30 W 315 Calumet Ave.; Warrenville, Il Phone · 630/ 393·6693 levels - W4·Elite

Horton Invitational Eve nt Site · Illinois State University; Horton Fieldhouse; Norm al, ll Start Dote· 11/19/2004 Club Nome· Gymnastics Etc. 402 Olympia; Bloomington, Il Phone· 309/ 663·8413 levels - W4·1 0

IGI Chicago Style Event Site · Navy Pier; 600 East Grand Ave; Chicago, Il Start Dote· 02/ 11/2005 Club Nome· Illinois Gymnastics Institute, Inc. 145 Plaza Dr; Westmont, Il 60559 Phone· 630/325·3333 levels - W4·Elite

Mayflower Madness Event Site · 1516 Brook Dr.; Downers Grove, Il Start Dote · 11 / 19/ 2004 Club Nome · Aerial Gymnastics Club Phone· 630/495·0150 levels - W4·Elite

Midwest Open Event Site· University of Il at Chicago; 901 W Roosevelt Rd; ­Chicago,ll Start Dote· 02/1 B/2005 Cl ub Nome· Aerial Gymnastics Club 151 6 Brook Dr.; Downers Grove, ll Phone· 630/ 495·0150 levels - W4·Elite, M4·Elite

St. Valentines Day Classic Event Site· 2121 S. Goebbert; Arlington Heights, Il Start Dote · 02/ 04/ 2005 Club Nome· Gymnastics Spot 200 South Shaddle Avenue; Mundelein, ll

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Phone · 847/ 949·776B Start Dote · 02/ 25/ 2005 levels - M4·1 0, W4·1 0 Club Nome · Diamond GYM &

Dance Academy Windy City Phone · 913/ B51 ·7500 Event Site· University of Il levels - W4·1 0 Chicago; 901 W Roosevelt Rd; Chicago, ll Jewels Invitational Start Dole· 01/ 07/ 2005 Event Site · 7270 West 161 st St.; Club Nome · Midwest Academy of Overland Pork, KS Gymnastics Start Dole · 01 / 21/2005 3D W 315 Ca lu met Ave.; Club Nome · Diamond GYM & Warrenville, Il Dance Academy Phone· 630/ 393·6693 Phone· 913/ 851·7500 levels - M4·Elite levels - W4·1O

INDIANA Kansas City Coed Invitational 1 st Annual Hoosier Gym Event Site · 6800 West 115th Invitational Street; Suite 500; Overland Event Site· P.O. Box 384; 5036 S Pork, KS County Rd. 600 E; Plainfield, IN Start Dote · 01/28/ 2005 Start Dote· 03/12/ 2005 Club Nome · Emerald City Club Nome· Hoosier Gym. Gymnastics, Inc. Tra ining Center 9063 Bond; Overland Po rk, KS Phone· 317/839·9919 Phone · 913/ 438·4444 Levels· W6·9 levels· W4·1 0, M 4·Elite

8th Annual Pot of Gold Invitational KENTUCKY Event Site· P.O. Box 384; 5036 S Champions Derby Classic County Rd. 600 E; Plainfield, IN Event Site· Kentucky Inti Start Dote· 02/ 05/ 2005 Convention Or; 221 Fourth St; Club Nome· Hoosier Gym Training louisville, KY Center Start Dote · 02/ 18/2005 Phone· 31 7/ 839·9919 Club Nome · Champion Gymnastics Levels - W4·1 0 2531 Blankenbaker Pkwy;

louisville, KY Circle of Stars Invitational Phone · 502/ 809·1386 Eve nt Site· Indiana Convention levels - W4·Elite, M4 ·Elite Ctr; 100 S Ca pitol Ave; Indianapolis, IN Flippin' Into Spring Invitational Start Dote· 01/21/ 2005 Event Site · Mason County Club Nome· DeVeau 's School of HS Fieldhouse; 1320 US 68; Gymnoslics Maysville, KY 9032 Technology Dr. Start Dote · 04/ 02/ 200S Fishers, IN Club Nome· Sheri's Dance Arts & Phone· 317/ 849·7744 GYM Centre Fox· 317/ 843·0257 PO Box 58; Maysville, KY levels -W 4·Elite, M 4·10 Phone · 606/ 759·5056

levels · Tl ·l 0 Flower Power Invite Event Site· 1254 Horse Prairie U.S. Coaches Cup and Notional Avenue; Valparaiso, IN Elite Qualifier Start Dote· 04/30/2005 Event Site· Northern KY Club Nome· Horizon Gymnastics Convention Center; One West Center River Center Blvd.; Phone· 219/ 477·6542 Covington, KY levels· W5·8 Start Oate· 01/21/ 2005

Club Nome · Cincinnati Gymnastics For love or Money Invitational 3635 Woodridge Blvd Event Site . Indy Southside Fairfield, OH Sports Acad; 4150 Kildeer Drive; Phone · 513/ 860·3082 Indianapolis, IN levels· W4·Elite Start Oate . 02/ 11/2005 Club Nome· Wrights American LOUISIANA Gymnastics Festival of Flairs 332 North Bluff Rood Event Site · 1973 Sixth St.; Greenwood, IN Mandeville, LA Phone · 317/888·4805 Start Dote· 01/14/2005 levels - W4·Elite Club Nome · North Shore

Gymnastics Tumble Around The World Phone· 985/ 624·8310 Event Site· 1175 Industrial levels - W4·Elite Parkway; Richmond, IN Start Dote· 11/20/ 2004 New Orleans Jazz Invitational Club Nome · Richmond Gymnastic Event Site · 4925 G Jefferson Training Ce Hwy; Jefferson, LA Phone · 765/ 935·5255 Start Dote · 02/ 25/ 2005 levels· W4·9 Club Nome · Empire Gymnastics

Phone · 504/ 738·0039 KANSAS levels· W2·10, preop!. , M4·10 Diamond Invitational Event Site· 7270 West 161 st St.; Pelican State Invitational Overland Pork, KS Event Site · 1973 Sixth Street;

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landover, MD MARYLAND Start Dote· 02/ 11/2005 Thompsons Holiday Invitational Club Nome· Fairland Gymnastics Event Site · Holyoke Community 13950 Old Gunpowder Rd; College; 303 Homeslead Ave; laurel, MD Holyoke, MA Phone· 301/953·0030 Start Dote · 12/ 04/ 2004 levels - W4·Elite Club Nome· Thompsons Gymnastics Evergreen 200 Old lyman Rood; South Event Site· 7 A West Aylesbury Hadley, MA Rood; Timonium, MD Phone · 413/ 532·0374 Start Dote · 01/08/ 2005 levels - W4·Elite Club Nome· Rebounders

Gymnastic Center 2005 Hills Maryland Classic Phone· 410/ 252·3374 Event Site · Prince George Sports levels· W4·6 learning; 8003 Sheriff Rd; landover, MD Fairland Classic 200S Start Dote· 01/15/ 2005 Event Site· 13950 Old Gunpowder Club Nome· Hill's Gymnastics Rood; laurel, MD 7557 lindbergh Drive; Start Dote · 03/ 11/2005 Gaithersburg, MD Club Nome· Fairland Gymnastics Phone· 301/ 840·5900 Phone· 301/953·0030 levels - W4·Elite levels - Tl·Elite

28th Notions Capitol Cup Harford Hol iday Inv Event Site· PG Sports and Event Site· 701 Whitaker Mill learning Complex; 8001 Sheriff Rood; Joppa, MD Rd; landover, MD Start Dote · 12/ 03/ 2004 Start Dote · 03/ 04/ 2005 Club Nome· Harford Gymnastics Club Nome· MarVa Teens, Inc. Club, Inc. 5636 Randolph Rood Phone· 410/879·3718 Rockville, MD levels· W4·9 Phone· 301/ 468·9181 leve ls - W4·Elite Silver Stars Invitationol

Event Site· 2707 Pitman Dr.; Baltimore · Washington Silver Spring, MD Invitational Start Dote· 02/ 05/ 2005 Event Site · 13950 Old Gunpowder Club Nome · Silver Stars Rood; laurel, MD Gymnastics Start Dote· 12/ 11/2004 Phone· 301/589·0938 Club Nome · Fairland Gymnastics levels· W4·6 Phone · 301/ 953·0030 Levels - M4·1 0 Winter Classic

Event Site· 9179 Red Bronch Black·Eyed Susan Rood; Columbia, MO Event Site· Prince Georges Start Oate· 01/22/ 2005 Sports Cmplx; 8001 Sheriff Rd; Club Nome -Top Flight Gymnostics landover, MO Center Start Dote · 11 / 20/ 2004 9179 Red Branch Rood Cl ub Nome· Rebounders Columbia, MO Gymnastic Center Phone· 410/ 992·1600 7 A West Aylesbury Rood; levels - M4·1O Timonium, MO Phone· 410/ 252·3374 MASSACHUSETTS levels - W4·Elile Boston Classic

Event Site· 345 University Ave; Catch the Wove with Twisters Westwood, MA Gymnastics Start Dote· 01/28/ 2005 Event Site· Stephen Oecatuar dub Nome· New England Sports Middle School; Berlin, MO Acad. Start Dote · 04/ 02/ 2005 Phone· 781/ 493·6345 Club Nome · Two Sisters Twisters levels - W4·1 0 11022 Nicholas lone Suite 9; Berlin, MO Brestyan's American Gymnastics Phone · 410/ 208·1851 Invitational levels· GA Event Site· Tufts University;

Medford, MA Columbia Challenge Start Dote · 01/14/ 2005 Event Site· North Gym Uof MD ; Club Nome· Brestyan's American College Pork; College Park, MO Gymnastics Start Dote · 02/ 19/ 2005 260 Eliot St.; Ashland, MA Club Nome · Top Flight Gymnastics Phone· 508/ 881·7770 Cenler levels - W5·Elite 9179 Red Branch Rood

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Holiday Invitalional Howell, MI Kalamazoo, MI Start Dote - 03/ 11/2005 Phone -314/426·2496 Gymnasium; 45055 Maryland Event Site - PO Box 496; 4 B Start Date - 02/ 03/ 2005 Start Dote -04/ 02/ 2005 Club Nome -Midwest Gymnaslics levels - W5-10 Pkwy; los Vegas, NV lookout In.; Middleton, MA Club Name - Hartland Gymnaslics Club Nome -Greater Kalamazoo Center Start Dote - 02/ 18/2005 Start Date - 12/ 03/ 2004 Academy World of Gymnastics 1160 Red Fox Road; Arden Barron Invitational Club Nome - Desert Gymcats Club Name -Yellow Jacket Phone -Bl0/ 746-2170 Phone -269/381 -5749 Hills, MN Event Site - 5411 Jedmed Court; Gymnastics Gymnastics Club levels - W4-Elite levels -W5-8 Phone -651 /482-9616 St louis, MO 950 S. Cimarron Rood; los Phone -978/774-7840 levels -W4-1 0 Start Dote - 12/ 02/2004 Vegas, NV levels- W7-10 Jingle Bell Rock The Men's Winter Classic Crowder Club Name - Barron Gymnastics Phone - 702/ 798-3547

Event Site -St Ediths; 15089 Cup 2005 Raise The Roof Invite Phone -314/ 892-6909 levels - W4-Elite Holiday Invitational newburgh Rd; livonia, MI Event Site -1813 Northfield Drive; Event Site - Mounds View High levels- W5-10 Event Site -PO Box 496; 4 B Start Dote -12/ 03/2004 Rochester Hills, MI School; 1900 loke Volentine Flips USA Invitational 2005 lookoutln; Middleton, MA Club Name - Euro Stars Start Dote -01 / 29/ 2005 Rood; Arden Hills, MN Eogles Winter Invitotional 2004 Event Site - Reno Hiltion; 2500 E. Start Dote - 11 /21/2004 Gymnastics, Inc. Club Name -Gymnastic Training Start Dote -01/08/ 2005 Event Site - 209 West 135th 2nd Street; Reno, NV Club Name -Yellow Jacket 9229 Generol Drive Center Rochester Club Nome -Midwest Gymnastics Street; Kansas City, MO Start Dote -01/14/2005 Gymnastics Club Plymouth, MI Phone - 248/ 852-7950 Center Start Date - 12/ 03/ 2004 Club Nome - Flips U.S.A. Phone -978/774-7840 Phone -734/ 737-9500 levels - M4-1 0 1160 Red Fox Rood Club Nome - Eagles Gym And 500 E Glendale; Sparks, NV levels -W5-6 levels -W5-10 Arden Hills, MN Dance Ctr. Phone -775/359-2232

Totolly Rod 12 Phone -651/482-9616 Phone -816/ 94 1-9529 levels - W4-Elite Storlight lnvitational Judges Invitational 2005 Event Site - 2723 Kersten Court; levels - M4-1 0 levels -W4-1 0 Event Site -108 Clematis Avenue Event Site -2709 Pine St.; Kalamazoo, MI Gold Medal Invitational #10; Woltham, MA Soginaw, MI Start Date - 02/ 25/ 2005 Rising Stars Invitational Stlouis Challenge Cup Event Site - UNlV McDermoN Start Dote -03/ 04/ 2005 Start Dote - 12/ 05/ 2004 Club Nome -Greater Kalamazoo Event Site - North St Paul High Event Site - 2675 Metro Blvd.; St. Complex; 4505 Maryland Pkwy; Club Nome -MossachuseNs GYM Club Nome -Gymnastic Training World of Gymnostics School; 2416 E 11th Ave louis, MO las Vegas, NV Center Center Rochester Phone - 269/ 381-5749 St. Paul, MN Start Date - 02/ 18/ 2005 Start Date - 03/ 18/2005 Phone -781/893-2009 1813 Northfield Drive; Rochester levels- W5·1 0 Start Date - 03/ 19/ 2005 Club Name -Team Central Club Nome - las Vegos Flyers levels -W4-9 Hills, MI Club Name - RiSing Stars Phone -314/ 291-5436 Gym. Center

Phone - 248/ 852-7950 MINNESOTA Gymnastics Acod. levels - M4-1 0 1122 Visto Drive; las Vegas, NV MICHIGAN levels - M4-1 0 HGC Invitational 520 Hayward Ave. N Phone - 702/ 877-2266 26 Annual X-Mas in the Motor Event Site - 2628 Millard Avenue; Oakdale, MN Stlouis Classic levels- W4-Elite City Classic level 4 Hotshot Invitational Hostings, MN Phone - 651 / 730-4376 Event Site -America 's Center; 701 Eve nt Site - 5870 North Hix Rood; Event Site - 9525 Highland Rd; Stort Date -01/ 15/2005 levels- W4-1 0 Convention Plaza; Stlouis, MO Hilton Invitotionol Westlond, MI Howell, MI Club Name -Hastings Gymnastics Start Date -01/ 07/ 2005 Event Site - 2500 East 2nd St; Start Dote - 12/ 10/ 2004 Start Dote -04/30/ 2005 Center, Inc. MISSOURI Club Name -Team Central Reno, NV Club Name -Michigan Academy of Club Nome -Hartland Gymnastics Phone -651/437-8883 Event Name -All American 2675 Metra Blvd.; St.louis, MO Start Date - 02/25/ 2005 Gymnastics Academy levels- M4-Elite Spring Inv Phone -314/ 291 -5436 Club Name -Gymnastics Nevada Phone -734/721 -4001 Phone -810/ 746-2170 Event Site - 10449 Midwest levels- W4-Elite 225 lillard Drive; Sparks, NV levels -W4-8, M4-Elite levels -W4 Midwest Ultimate Challenge Industrial; St. louis, MO Phone -775/ 355-7755

Event Site - Irondale High School; Start Date -03/04/ 2005 NEVADA levels- M4-1 0, W4-1 0 All Americon Invitational Spring Fling State Prep 2425 long lake Road; New Club Name -All American Cactus Cooler Invitational Event Site -9525 Highland Rd; Event Site - 2723 Kersten Court; Brighton, MN Gymnastics Event Site - UNlV McOermoN 5 lady luck Invitational

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Event Site · Tropicana Hotel and Casino; 3801 los Vegas Blvd South; los Vegas, NV Start Dote · 01/21 / 2005 Club Nome · Brown's Gymnastics· los Vegas 4544 C. W. Russell Rd.; los Vegas, NV Phone · 702/ 257 ·9009 levels - W4·Elite

los Vegas Flyers Invitational Event Site · 1122 Vista Drive; las Vegas, NV Start Date · 02/ 26/ 2005 Club Nome . las Vegas Flyers Gym. Center Phone · 702/ B77·2266 levels - M4·Elite

las Vegas Go For It Classic Event Site· Cox Pavillion/ UNlV Campus; 4505 Moryland Pkwy; los Vegas, NV Stort Date· 01/28/2005 Club Name· Go For It USA 4310 losee Rd Ste 2; N. las Vegas, NV Phone · 702/ 658·9003 levels - M & W4·Elite

Starz & Stripes Invitational Event Site· 895 E Patriot Blvd #103; Reno, NV Start Date · 02/ 18/ 2005 Club Nome · Storz Gymnastics Phone· 775/853·9494 levels - M4·1 0, T3·Elite, W4·Elite

Vegas Cup Event Site · UN lV/ MCDermott Center; 4505 Maryland Parkway; los Vegas, NV Start Dote · 02/ 03/ 2005 Club Nome · Gymcats Gymnastics 440 S.Parkson Suite B Henderson, NV Phone · 702/ 566·1414 levels - W4·Elite

Vegas lights Mens Invitational Event Site · 950 S. Cimarron Rd; los Vegas, NV Start Dote· 01/15/2005 Club Nome· Desert Gymcats Gym. Phone · 702/ 798·3547 levels - M4·Elite

NEW JERSEY Rebound Scarlet Cup Event Site· Rutgers Univ. livingston Rec 0; Rood 3; Piscataway, NJ Start Dote · 02/ 25/ 2005 Oub Nome· Rebound Gymnastics, Inc. III Hwy #35 Commerce Plaza; Cliffwood, NJ Phone · 732/ 566·3223 levels - W4·Elite

NEW MEXICO Gold Cup New Mexico Classic Event Site· University of New Mexico; Johnson Or/ UNM Campus; Albuquerque, NM Stort Dote· 01/14/ 2005 Club Nome· Gold Cup Gymnastics 6009 Carmel Ave NE Albuquerque, NM Phone· 505/821·8417 levels - W7 ·Elite

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Gold Cup New Mexico Classic Event Site · University of New Mexico; Johnson Or UNM Campus; Albuquerque, NM Start Date· 01/14/ 2005 Club Name· Gold Cup Gymnastics 6009 Carmel Ave NE Albuquerque, NM Phone· 505/B21 ·B417 levels - M4·Elite

NEW YORK Autumn Classic Event Site· Shoker High School; 445 Watervleit·Shaker Rd; latham, NY Start Date· 11/20/ 2004 Club Name · World Class Gymnastics Academy 630 Columbia Street Extension; latham, NY Phone· 518/ 7B5·3481 levels· W4·1 0

Balloon Clossic Judges Cup Event Site · 17 A Greenbush Rd; Orangeburg, NY Start Dote· 11 / 19/ 2004 Club Name· Galaxy Gymnostics Phone· 845/ 398·1000 levels - W4·1 0

Candy Cane Classic Event Site · PO Box 24695; Rochester, NY Start Date· 12/04/ 2004 Club Nome· Bright Raven Gym., Inc. Phone · 71 6/247·0800 levels· W4·1 0

Graffiti Invitational Event Site· Starpoint High School; 4363 Mapleton Rd; lockport, NY Stort Dote· 01/07/ 2005 Club Nome· Flips Gymnastics and Sport 6017 S Transit Rood; lockport, NY Phone·716/ 433·BBII levels · W4·1 0

Hudson Volley Winter Classic Event Site· Ulster County Comm. College; 419 Cottekill Rd; Stone Ridge, NY Stort Dote· 01/07/2005 Club Nome· Gym Stars 977 Kings Highway Saugerties, NY Phone · 845/ 246·3890 levels - W2·10, prepopt.

lucky Stars Invitational Event Site · Jomestown Community College; 525 Falconer Street; Jomestown, NY Start Dote· 03/18/2005 Club Nome· Stroup's Gymnastics 1385 Kiantone Rd.; P.O. Box 2081; Jamestown, NY Phone · 716/ 665·8081 levels· W4·1 0

M and T Coca Colo Invito tiona I Event Site· 70 Weiss Ave; W Seneco, NY Start Dote· 02/ 11/2005 Club Nome - Gym. Unlimited· Orchard Park Phone· 71 6/677·033B levels - W4·10

Member Club Invitational Listing

Manhattan Classic Fairgrounds; 717 E. 17th Avenue; Event Site· Pace University; 1 Columbus, OH Pace Plaza; New York, NY Start Dote · 02/ 17/ 2005 Start Dote· 01/28/ 2005 Club Nome · Buckeye Gymnastics Club Nome· NYC Elite Gymnastics, 7159 Northgate Way; PO Box Inc 2295; Westerville, OH 100 Avenue of the Americas; New Phone · 614·895·1611 York, NY levels - W4·Elite Phone· 212·334·362B levels - W4·1 0 2005 Winter Classic

Event Site· 1462 Hormony Drive; Niagara Cup Invitational Tipp City, OH Event Site· 3305 Niagara Foils Stort Dote · 02/ 25/ 2005 Blvd; North Tonawando, NY Club Nome · Gem Gty Gymnastics Start Dote· 03/ 11/2005 Phone · 937/ 667·4961 Club Nome· Niagaro/ Gleason's levels · W4·1 0 Gymnastics Phone· 716/ 694·6557 Candy Cone Classic levels - W4·Elite Event Site· 11013 Cleveland Ave.

NW; Uniontown, OH Stort Dote · 12/ 17/ 2004

The Greater NY Invitationol Club Nome · Gymnastics of Event Site· Rockland Community Ohio, Inc. College; 145 College Rd Phone · 330/499·5572 Suffe rn, NY levels· W4·1 0 Start Dote· 12/04/2004 Club Nome - U.S. Gym. Develop Creek Winter Blost Center II Event Site · 3820 Kemp Rood; 6 leighton Place; Mahwah, NJ Beovercreek, OH Phone· 201/891·2496 Start Dote· 12/ 11/ 2004 Fox· 201/ 891·7881 Club Nome · Creek Flipsters levels - W4·1 0 Phone · 937/ 426·3547

levels· W4·6 NORTH CAROLINA Invitational Dominique Moceanu Invitationol Event Site· 4870 Country Clud Event Site - Brecksville High Rd.; Winston Solem, NC School; Mill Rd .; Broadview Start Dote· 11 / 19/2004 Heights,OH Club Nome· Solem Gymnastics Start Dote· 01/08/2005 Center, ltd. Club Nome· Gymnastics World, Phone · 336/765-4668 Inc. levels· W4·6 6630 Harris Rood; Broadview

Heights,OH Jungle Jam Phone · 440/ 526·2970 Event Site· 210 Tolbert Pointe levels - W4·Elite Blvd; Mooresville, NC Start Dote· 02/ 25/ 2005 Flytz Classic Club Nome· The Gym Company Event Site· Summit County llC Fairgrounds; 229 E Howe Rd; Phone · 704/ 663·7510 Ta ll madge, OH levels · W4·6 Start Dote· 01/14/2005

Club Nome· FlYTZ USA Weyandt's Boy's Invintotional Gymnostics, Inc. Event Site· 8617 Monroe Rood; 2900 State Rood; Cuyahoga Chorlotte, NC Falls,OH Stort Dote· 12/1 1/2004 Phone· 330/926·2900 Club Nome· Weyandt Gymnastics levels - W4·Elite Phone· 704/ 568·1277 levels - M4·1 0 Holiday Classic

Event Site · 11 013 Cleveland Ave. WNC Championships NW; Uniontown, OH Event Site· 26·A Glendale Ave; Start Dote· 11 / 19/ 2004 Asheville, NC Club Nome· Gymnastics of Stort Dote· 03/ 13/ 2005 Ohio, Inc. Club Nome · Weyneth Elite Phone · 330/499·5572 Gymnastics Acad. levels · W4·6 Phone· B28/252·8746 levels - W3·1 0, prepopl. Minehart Memorial

Event Site· 1 B50 Manor Hill Rood; OHIO Findlay, OH TURKEY "MEAT" Start Dote· 02/ 12/ 2005 Event Site· 6630 Harris Rood; Club Nome · Gold Medal Broadview Heights, OH Gymnastics Start Dote· 11/20/ 2004 Phone · 419/ 425·4653 Club Nome· Gymnastics World, levels - W4·1 0 Inc. Phone · 440/ 526·2970 Sunrise Boys Gymfest levels· W4·6 Event Site · P.O . Box 69

Sylvania, OH Start Dote· 02/ 13/2005

2005 Buckeye Classic Club Nome · Sunrise Gymnostics Event Site· Celeste Center/OH Academy

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Phone · 419/ 841 ·2902 Start Dote · 03/ 12/ 2005 levels - M4·1 0 Club Nome · Notional Academy of

Artistic Gymnastics Sunrise Boys Open Phone· 541/744·2002 Event Site · P.O. Box 69 levels - W4·Elite Sylvania, OH Start Dote · 11 / 21 / 2004 Shomrock Invitationol Club Nome · Sunrise Gymnastics Event Site · 1414 SE 18Th Ave Academy #100; Hillsboro, OR Phone· 419/841 ·2902 Start Dote· 02/26/ 2005 levels - M4·1 0 Club Nome · Gym·Nestltd.

Phone· 503/ 640·6378 Sunrise Gymfest Academy levels - W4·10 Event Site · P.O. Box 69 Sylvonio, OH Winter Invitational Start Dote · 03/ 12/ 2005 Event Site · 1414 SE 18Th Ave Club Nome· Sunrise Gymnostics #100; Hillsboro, OR Acodemy Start Dote· 01/15/ 2005 Phone · 419/ 841 ·2902 Club Nome· Gym·Nestltd. levels· W4·10 1414 SE 18Th Ave #100;

Hillsboro, OR 97123 Sunrise Open Phone·503/640·637B Event Site · P.O. Box 69 levels - W4·1 0 Sylvonia, OH Start Dote· 12/11/2004 PENNSYLVANIA Club Nome · Sunrise Gymnostics Apple Harvest Invitational Academy Event Site· 21 landings Dr.; Phone · 419/ 841 ·2902 Annville, PA levels · W4·1 0 Stort Dote· 11 / 20/ 2004

Club Nome· Poromount Sports Turkey Cup Complex Event Site · 1850 Manor Hill Rood; Phone· 717/ 83B·0330 Findlay, OH 45840 levels · W4·8, prepopl. Start Dote· 11 / 20/ 2004 Club Nome· Gold Medal Christmas City Classic Gymnastics Event Site· 57 S. Commerce Way; Phone· 419/ 425·4653 Suite 240; Bethlehem, PA levels· W4·6 Stort Dote· 12/11/2004

Club Nome· Gi rls & Boys In Winter Cup Co·Operation G Event Site· Bl0 Slocum Rd; Phone· 610/861·9151 lancaster, OH levels· W3·9, prepopt. Start Dote · 12/ 11 / 2004 Club Nome · Hocking Volley Gym. Event Nome· Christmas Center Invitational Phone· 740/ 653·3547 Event Site· P.O. Box 631 ; levels M4·1 0 Pottsville, PA

Start Dote· 12/1 B/ 2004 OKLAHOMA Club Nome· Pottsville Gymnastic Bart Conner Invitational Training Event Site · P.O. Box 720217; Phone· 570/62B·4966 3206 Bart Conner Dr.; Norman, levels· W4·9 OK Start Dote · 01/28/2005 Dalmotion Classic Club Nome· Bart Conner Gym. Event Site· 513 Dickerson Rood; Acad. North Wales, PA Phone· 405/ 447·7500 Start Dote· 02/ 04/2005 levels - M4·1 0 Club Nome· Spirit GYM Training

Center Nadia Comaneci Invitational Phone · 215/ 699·2900 Event Site · P.O. Box 720217; levels· W4·1 0 3206 Bort Conner Dr. Norman, OK Dutch Classic Start Dote· 02/ 11 / 2005 Event Site· 325 Morgantown Club Nome· Bart Conner Gym. Rood; Reading, PA Acad. Start Dote· 02/05/2005 Phone· 405/447·7500 Club Nome· Berks Gymnastic levels - W4·Elite Academy

Phone· 610/372-8454 Tulsa World Invitational levels - W4·Elite, prepopl. Event Site· 7020 E 38Th Street; Tulsa, OK Fun in the Sun Invitational Start Dote· 01/21 / 2005 Event Site· 4382·A Gibsonia Rd; Club Nome · Tulso World of Gibsonio, PA Gymnastics Start Dote· 03/ 12/ 2005 Phone · 918/ 664·86B3 Club Nome · Northland GYM & levels - W4·Elite Cheerleading

Phone· 724/ 444·3010 OREGON levels· W5·8 Emerald Team Challenge Event Site · 869 Shelly John Pancatt Invitational Springfield, OR Event Site · The School at Church

Member Club Invitational Listing

Form; 1001 E lincoln Hwy; Club Nome · AJS Poncott Music City Inv Exton, PA Gymnastics Event Site· BOllie Ground; Ernest Start Dote· 02/ 05/ 2005 Phone·610/ 431·2477 Rice In; Franklin, TN Club Nome · John Poncott levels - W4·1 0 Start Dote· 11 / 19/ 2004 Gymnastic Center Club Nome· let It Shine 2B4 Lancaster Avenue Yurchenko Invitational Gymnastics, Inc. Malvern, PA Event Site · 1665 East Race St; 1892 General George Patton Dr.; Phone· 610/ 647 ·9847 Allentown, PA Franklin, TN Levels - M4·1 0 Start Dote· 12/ 03/2004 Phone· 615/ 369·3547

Club Nome · lehigh Volley Sports levels - W4·1 0, pre pop!. John Poncott Invitational Academy Event Site· The School at Church Phone· 610/ 264·2208 TEXAS Form; IDOl E lincoln Hwy; Levels - W4·1 0 2005 Heart of Texas Invitational Exton, PA Event Site· Pflugerville High Start Dote· 03/ 05/ 2005 RHODE ISLAND School; HWY I B25 Club Nome· John Poncott Rllnvitotionol Pflugerville, TX Gymnastic Center Event Site · University of RI; 3 Start Dote· 02/ 12/ 2005

. 284 lancaster Ave nue Keaney Rd; Kingston, RI Club Nome· Capitol Gym. Super Malvern, PA Start Dote· 12/ 03/ 2004 Center Phone· 610/ 647 ·9B47 Club Nome · Aim High Academy 13900 North IH ·35 Suite A·I; Levels - W4·1 0 Inc Austin, TX

3355 South County Trail; East Phone· 512/ 251·9105 KMC Boys Classic Invitotionol Greenwich, RI levels - W4·Elite Event Site · 912 W. Cypress Street; Phone·401 /886·7B27 Kennett Squore, PA Levels - W4·Elite Corol Hillenburg level 4 and 5 Start Dote· 01 / 15/2005 Eve nt Site · 1438 S 1·35 E; Club Nome · KMC Dance and Gym. SOUTH CAROLINA Lancaster, TX Center Gymscomps Cl ossic Start Dote · 12/ 10/ 2004 Phone· 610/ 444·4464 Event Site· P.O. Box 1263B; Club Nome· Trevino's Gymnastics Levels - M4·1 0 Freedom Boulevard Phone· 972/223·0167

Florence, SC levels· W4·5 lVSA Notional Invito tiona I Start Dote· 12/ 18/ 2004 Event Site· 1665 East Roce Street; Club Nome · Freedom Florence Corol Hillenburg Level 4 and 5 Allentown, PA Gymscamps Stote Invitational Start Dote· 12/ 10/ 2004 Phone·843/ 667·5090 Event Site· 1438 S 1·35 E; Club Nome· Lehigh Volley Sports Levels· W4·9 Lancaster, TX Academy Start Dote· 12/03/2004 Phone· 610/264·2208 Hilton Heod Island Gym Invitational Club Nome· Trevino's Gymnastics Levels - M4·1 0 Event Site· The Morriott Beach and Phone· 972/223·0167

Golf Re; I Hotol Circle; Hilton Head Levels· W4·5 NiHony Invitational Island, SC Event Site · Penn State Univ Rec Start Dote· 01/27/ 2005 Dallas Cup Hall; University Pork, PA Club Nome · Rockdale Gymnastics Event Site· 9858 Chortwell; Start Dote· 01/14/ 2005 1774 Old Covington Rood Dallas, TX Club Nome · NiHany Gymnastics Conyers, GA Start Dote· 01 / 21/2005 Academy Phone· 770/ 483·0229 Club Nome· Metroplex Gymnostics 2300 Commerciol Boulevard; Stote Levels - W4·Elite 9B58 Chortwell College, PA Dallas, TX Phone· BI4/ 23B·B995 Pilgrims Classic Phone· 214/ 343·8652 Levels · W5·10 Event Site · P.O. Box 1263B; Levels · W4·6

Freedom Boulevord NiHony Spring Invitational Florence, SC Houston North Presidents Day Event Site· Penn State University; Start Dote· 11/20/2004 Invitational Rec Hall; University Pork, PA Club Nome· Freedom Florence Eve nt Site· lone Stor Con vention Start Dote· 03/ 20/2005 Gymscomps Center; 9055 Airport Rood; Club Nome · Nittony Gymnastics Phone· 843/ 667·5090 Conroe, TX Academy Levels - W2·10, prepop!. Start Dote· 02/ 1 B/2005 2300 Commercial Blvd .; State Club Name· Houston North Gym College, PA TENNESSEE & Tumbling Phone · BI4/ 238·8995 Gatlinburg Classic 11 037 FM 1960 West,Ste 0·1; Levels · W4·6 Event Site · Gatlinburg Convention Houston, TX

Center; Airport Rd; Gatlinburg, TN Phone · 281·894·8400 Pittsburgh Northstar CO·ED Classic Start Date· 02/ 25/ 2005 levels - M4·Elite Event Site· III Oak haven Drive; Club Name· Weyneth Elite Wexford, PA Gymnastics Acad. level 7 AIiStar Texas Challenge Start Dote· 12/ 10/2004 26·A Glendale Ave Event Site· 200 Fitness Court; Club Nome· Pittsburgh Northstars Asheville, NC Coppell, TX Phone·412/4B7·5999 Phone· 828/252·8746 Start Date · 12/ 04/ 2004 levels· W4·1 0, M4·1 0 Levels -W2·10, pre pop!. T 1·10, Club Nome· Texas Dreoms Gym.

M4·10 Phone· 972/ 471·2345 Sweetheart Classic levels· W7 Event Site · 98 Vanodium Rood; John Mocreody Flip Festlnv. Bldg C; Bridgeville, PA Event Site · Knoxville Convention Level 7 Mock Meet Start Date · 02/ 11/2005 Center; 525 Henley St; Knoxville, TN Eve nt Site· 200 Fitness Court; dub Nome· GYMSPORT GYMNASTICS Start Dote · 01/21/2005 Coppell, TX Phone · 412·220·1195 Club Name · Premier Gymnastics Start Dote · 11 / 22/ 2004 Levels - W4·1 0 & Tumbling Club Name· Texas Dreams Gym.

5331 Western Avenue; Knoxville, Phone · 972/ 471 ·2345 Wintertime in Brandywine TN 37921 Levels - W 7 Event Site· 991 South Bolmar Phone· 865/ 588·2105 Lone Star Boys Invitational Street; W. Chester, PA Levels - W4·1 0, prepop!., T I·Elite, Event Site· FEW Education Center; Start Date· 12/ 03/ 2004 M 4·Elite 1100 Roider Dr; Euless, TX

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Start Date - 12/ 04/ 2004 Club Name - Lone Star Gymnastics 3736 Alta Mesa Blvd; Ft. Worth, TX Phone -BI7/294-1114 Levels - M4-7

Lone Star Men's Invitational Event Site -FEW Education Center; 1100 Raider Dr; Euless, TX Start Dote - 12/ 06/2004 Club Name - Lone Star Gymnastics 3736 Alta Mesa Blvd; Ft. Worth, TX Phone -BI7/ 294-1114 Levels - M4-1 0

Metroplex Challenge Event Site -Dallas Convention Center; 650 S Griffen; Oallas, TX Start Date -01/21/2005 Club Name -Metroplex Gymnastics 9B5B Chartwell Dallas, TX Phone - 214/ 343-B652 Levels - W4-Elite

The Kurt Thomas Invitational Event Site -Dr Pepper Star Center; 2601 Avenue of the Stars; Frisco, TX Stort Date - 02/ 1 B/2005 Club Name - Kurt Thomas Gymnastics Phone - 214/ 3B7-4707 Levels -W7 -Elite

Voleri Liukin Invitotionol Event Site -1937 W. Parker Rd; Plano, TX Start Date - 12/ 10/ 2004 Club Name -World Olympic Gymnastics Acad. Phone -972/9B5-9292 Levels -M4-Elite

WOGA Classic 2005 Event Site -1937 W. Parker Road; Plano, TX Start Date -01/14/2005 Club Name -World Olympic

Member Club Invitational Listing

Gymnastics Acad. Phone -703/37B-4966 Circle; Chantilly, VA Phone -972/ 9B5-9292 Levels - W4-1 0 Start Date -11/20/ 2004 Levels - W4-Elite Club Name -Chantilly Academy

Excalibur Cup Phone -703/ 37B-4966 UTAH Event Site -Ocean Lokes High Levels - W4-1 0 Crystal Cup School; BB5 Schuman Drive; Event Site -Sheraton City Centre Virginia Beach, VA Shamrock Invitational Hotel; 150 West 500 South; Salt Start Date -02/ 11 /2005 Event Site - 912 A Professional Lake City, UT Club Name - Excal ibur Gymnastics Place; Chesapeake, VA Start Date -01/ 21 /2005 5B1 6 Arrowhead Drive; Virginia Start Date -03/19/2005 Club Name -Olympus School Of Beach, VA dub Name -Ocean Tumblers Gymn. Gymnastics Phone -757/ 499-825B Phone -757/ 547-0169 96B3 South Sandy Parkway; Levels - W4-Elite, prepapt. Levels -W4-B Sandy, UT Phone -B01/566-3295 February Frolic Invite Spring Fling Levels - W4-Elite Event Site - 140BB K Sullyfield Event Site -91 2 A Professional

Circle; Chantilly, VA Place; Chesapeake, VA Rodeo Round-Up Start Date -02/ 12/ 2005 Start Date -04/ 16/ 2005 Event Site - 96B3 South Sandy Club Name -Chantilly Academy Club Name -Ocean Tumblers Parkway; Sandy, UT Phone - 703/ 37B-4966 Gymnastics Start Date - 05/ 14/ 2005 Levels - W4-1 0 Phone -757/ 547-0169 Club Name -Olympus School Of Levels -W4-7 Gymnastics Flower Power Invite 96B3 South Sandy Parkway; Event Site -140BB K Su llyfield Sweetheart invitational Sandy, UT B4070 Circle; Chantilly, VA Event Site -912 A Professional Phone -BOI / 566-3295 Start Date -04/30/ 2005 Place; Chesapeake, VA Levels -W4-6 Club Name -Chantilly Academy Start Date -02/ 12/ 2005

Phone -703/ 37B-4966 Club Name -Ocean Tumblers VIRGINIA Levels- W4-10 Gymnastics 11 th Annual Beach Invitational Phone -757/547-01 69 Event Site - 912 A Professional Merry March Invite . Levels - W4-1 0 Place; Chesapeake, VA Event Site - 140BB K Sullyfield Start Date -01 / 22/ 2005 Circle; Chantilly, VA Winter Island Getaway Invitational Club Name -Ocean Tumblers Start Date - 03/ 05/ 2005 Event Site - 140B8 K Sullyfield Gymnastics Club Name -Chantilly Academy Circle; Chantilly, VA 20151 Phone -757/ 547 -0169 Phone - 703/ 378-4966 Start Date -12/ 11/2004 Levels - W4-Elite Levels- W4-10 Club Name -Chantilly Academy

Phone -703/37B-4966 15th Annual New Year Opener Mother May I Invitational Levels -W4-9 Event Site - lOBI 0 Paulbrook Event Site - 709 Middle Ground Drive; Midlothian, VA Blvd.; Ste 117b; Nwprt Nws World Class Invitationol Start Date -01/ 08/ 2005 Cty, VA Event Site -1 University Place; Club Name -Virginia International Start Date -04/24/ 2005 Nwprt Nws Cty, VA Gym_ School Club Name -World Class Start Date -12/ 18/ 2004 Phone -804/276-7039 Gymnastics LLC Club Name -World Class Levels - W4-10 709 Mid dle Ground Blvd .; Ste

117b; Nwprt. Nws. Cty, VA Gymnastics LLC April Adventure Invite Phone · 757/ 873-6440 709 Middle Ground Blvd.; Ste Event Site - 14088 K Sullyfield Levels -W4-5 117b; Nwprt Nws Cty, VA Circle; Chantilly, VA Phone -757/ 873-6440 Start Date -04/16/2005 November Season Opener Levels -W4 -1 0 Club Name -Chantilly Academy Event Site - 140B8 K Sullyfield Yuletide Invitational

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Start Date - 03/ 12/ 2005 WASHINGTON Club Name - Black Hills Event Name - Bunny-Hop Gymnastics Invitational 7961A 29th Ave NE; Lacey, WA Event Site -6B22 S. 190th; Phone - 360/4 1 3-~B55 Kent, WA Levels - W4-1 0 Start Oate - 03/ 04/ 2005 Club Name -Metropolitan WISCONSIN Gymnastics, Inc 2005 Scamps Blizzard Invitational Phone -206/ 575-413B Event Site - 5711 77th Street; Levels -W4-1 0 Kenosha, WI

Start Date -01/29/2005 Bunny-Hop Invitational Club Name -Scamps Gymnastics Event Site -6B22 S_ 190th; Phone -262/ 694-0B05 Kent, WA Levels -W7-10 Start Date -03/05/2005 Club Name - Metropolitan Midwest Challenge Gymnastics, Inc Event Site -POBox 51 0474; Phone - 206/ 575-413B 16760WVictorRd Levels - M4-7 New Berlin, WI

Start Date -01/15/ 2005 Coaches Cup Invitational Club Nome -M And M Gymnastics Event Site - 6B22 S. 190th; Phone - 262/789-6BB5 Kent, WA Levels - W4-Elite Start Date -01/21/2005 Club Name -Metropolitan The most up-Gymnastics, Inc Phone -206/ 575-413B to-date list of Levels -W4-1 0 Member Club

Invitationals can Coaches Cup Invitational Event Site - 6822 S. 190th; be found at Kent, WA Start Date -01/22/ 2005 Club Name -Metropolitan www.usa-Gymnastics, Inc gymnastics.org Phone -206/575-4138 Levels - M4-8

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Nov. 4 Thurs. 7:00 ~.m. Nam~a {Boise}, ID Idaho Center Nov. 5 Fri. 7.30 ~.m. S~okane, WA S~okane Arena Nov. 6 Sat. 7:30 ~.m Seattle, WA Ke:tArena Nov. 7 Sun. 4:00 ~.m Portland, OR Rose Garden Nov. 10 ' Wed. 7:00 ~.m Colorado S~rings, CO World Arena Nov. 12 Fri. 7:00 ~.m Salt Lake Cit:t, UT Delta Center Nov. 13 Sat. 7:00 ~.m Las Vegas, NV Thomas & Mack Center Nov. 19 Fri. 7:30 ~.m San Antonio, TX SBC Center Nov. 20 Sat. 7:00 ~.m Houston, TX TO:tota Center Nov. 21 Sun. 6:00 ~.m Dallas, TX American Airlines Center Nov. 23 Tue. 7:00 ~.m Birmingham, AL BJCC Arena Nov. 26 Thur. 7:30 ~.m Miami, FL American Airlines Arena Nov. 27 Fri. 7:30 ~.m Tam~a, FL St. Pete Times Forum Nov. 28 Wed. 7:30 ~.m Tallahassee, FL Tallahassee Civic Center

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of the WOMEN'S JR. OL YMPIC TECHNICAL HANDBOOK for COACHES & JUDGES

CORRECTION/ADDITION #14 Add s. The performance of a one-arm vault ; if at least half of the vault panel saw that only one hand touched the vault

table. - 1.00 II. D. Add bullet: After a fall, judging resumes from the point of interruption . J.Add a bullet: Elements must be performed in the order as written. If a JO athlete omits a major element in a compulsory exercise

and then performs it later (out of order) or at the completion of the routine, the deduction for deliberate omission will be applied. The element is not evaluated, except in the case of a fall, for which a 0.50 deduction will be applied.

M. Add #4 Bars & Beam Mounts: JO gymnasts may STAND on one or two competition landing mats (12 cm) or one 20 cm competition landing mat. In addition, compulsory gymnasts (Level 1-6) may use any manufactured mat, spotting block or board for mounting purposes. When mounting from a board, the board may NOT be placed on an 8" skill cushion.

E.3. Change 2na bullet to read: The Chief Judge takes the 1.00 deduction from the average for the performance of a one-arm vault, if at least half of the vault panel saw that only one hand touched the vault table.

Add #9 9. Group 3 Vault clarification: a. V, on - V, off, front saito vaults may also be performed with a V. on - % off using the same number and start value. No deduction for incomplete V, turn will be applied.

b. If a gymnast announces lattempts a 'I. on - % off (or V, on - V, off) front saito vault, but performs a V. on - V. off (twisting in opposite directions) to a front saito vault, it will be considered the same as a Handspring front saito vault and appropriate deductions w ill be taken .

C.1.a./b . Delete b. and change a. to read: The gymnast may also stand on an " up to 8-inch skill cushion"(sting, throw mat or skill cushion) that is placed on the competition landing matts) for dismount purposes.

IV. Add F. After a fall from the bars, judging resumes with the performance of an element that is listed in the FIG Code of Points or the JO Element Supplement.

· Note: Level10's are allowed only one cast to squat-on without penalty. Therefore, after a fall, the gymnast should not use a glide kip-cast squat-on to remount unless there are no other squat·ons in the exercise.

9. Add bullet · Clarification : #6.204 Stalder circle backward to clear support is a "B" element and should show an opening of the shoulder angle on the upward part of the circle. #6.104 Clear straddle circle backward to clear support is an "A" element and appears as a straddle seat circle to a straddle "L" position , with no opening of the shoulder angle.

Add 12. #3.304 - Back Uprise immediate Clear Hip Circle: For Levels 8.10, one C" value part will be awarded if an uprise backward to immediate clear hip circle to handstand finishes within 10· of vertical. - If the clear hip does not attain the handstand phase, the skill will be evaluated as two "B" elements (back uprise and clear hip circle.)

E. Add bullet · Reminder that after a fall , the Level10 gymnast should not use a glide kip·cast squat-on to remount unless there are no other squat-ons in the exercise.

E. 1. Change 1" bullet to read : The gymnast may also stand on an "up to a-inch skill cushion"(sting, throw mat or skill cushion) that is placed on the competition landing matts) for dismount purposes. Delete 2nd bullet.

V. A. Add #3. Simple mounts such as jump to front support (or anything comparable) will be valued at "A" for the counting of value parts.

H.1. Clarification regarding completion of turns: Once the heel drops onto the beam (or floor) during a turn, it is considered complete. Appropriate value part credit is awarded for the degree of turn completed prior to the heel drop.

II. 10.4.1 Connections of two acrobatic flight elements (excluding the dismount), C + C, change connection value from +0.10 to +0.20 C + C + C delete from this page and add to page 122 B+C+C+C delete from this page and add to page 122 Connections of 3 or more elements: 2nd bullet - Under symbols, change to read: Award B + B + C (+0.10) and C+C (+0.20) for a total of +0.30 Add examples deleted from pages 120 and 121 : C + C + C: +0.20 for connections of first two C elements and +0.20 for connection for 2nd and third C elements, for a total of +0.40 B + C + C + C: B + C + C = +0.20 and the connection of 2nd and 3'd Cs = +0.20, for a total of +0.40.

IV. A. 1. Add • It is permissible to place small pieces of tape (of the same color as the floor area carpet) at the inside bullet corners of the boundary to assist the gymnast's awareness of the actual boundary.

Clarification regarding completion of turns : Once the heel drops onto the beam (or floor) during a turn, it is considered complete. AJlPropriate value part credit is awarded for the degree of turn completed prior to the heel drop.

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Group Gymnastics Committee Minutes Houston, Texas

August 6-8, 2004

These meetings were held in conjunction with the FIG /GG Course Join the Gymnaestrada.

I. Roll Call USAG /GG Committee members: • Steve Whitlock, Director of GG • Lori Laznovsky, Committee Member • Dean Capelotti, Committee Member Guests: • Beau Biron, Biron's Gymnastics, Houston, Texas • Cheryl Cupples, Biron's Gymnastics, Houston, Texas • Brian Jones, DeVeau's Gymnastics, Fishers, Ind. • Paula Lord, DeVeau's Gymnastics, Fishers, Ind. • Jackie Maynard, Westbend Dance and Tumbling Troupe,

Westbend, Wis. • Smaranda Moisescu, Rhythmic Dreams, Newton, Mass. • Jodie Trnack, Biron's Gymnastics, Houston, Texas

I. 2007 World Gymna~strada A. Organization

Organization was discussed. Steve Whitlock explained how important it is to get everyone's help. We need to recruit as many participants as possible. General information is available. We have just received the invitation for the first Information Meeting which will be held in April, 2005.

B. Site Visit Steve Whitlock and Gretchen & Allan Judah from National Travel Systems (NTS) will meet with the WG 2007 Organizing Committee August 10-13. Topics include: visiting potential accommodations for the USA Gymnastics delegation, preview of the WB 2007 performance facilities, travel details, logistics, finances, etc.

C. Marketing the we 2007 It is important to get information out early and start recruiting now. Everyone in attendance at the meeting is responsible for collecting 25 names of potential participants and / or clubs. These names are to be submitted Lori Laznovsky by September 1st.

Paula Lord will begin to work on an invitation that will be ready for the first mailing. The goal is to utilize direct marketing to increase participation numbers. It was the general consensus that 600 participants is a realistic possibility.

D. Commitment In order to recruit and better plan, it is important to get individuals and clubs to make an early commitment. • An Early Bird Subscription Form is posted on the USAG/

GG website. Clubs completing and returning this Subscription Form to the USA Gymnastics office postmarked by November 15, 2004 will receive $100 off their club participation fee when submitting the first club payment for this event - one discount per club.

• Savings plans were also discussed . NTS is interested in this and will do some further investigation. We hope that we can get this system set-up as soon as possible to aid clubs in fund-raising .

E. New groups and individuals We would like to provide more assistance for new groups. • Amentoring program was discussed as well as an evaluation

meeting. It is possible to assign experts to assist groups with chorography, organization, etc.

• To help with this process, it was suggested that evaluation sessions be conducted at events that are already on the schedule. There will be an evaluation for groups participating in the 2005 GG Nationals.

• Additionally, it was suggested that if entire groups are unable to attend the GG Nationals that the Group Leaders attend with video tapes.

• Finally, it was recommended to include a Join the Gymnaestrada mini-course for new Group Leaders. Small groups will be encouraged to attend. Information regarding organization and choreography will be presented.

F. Meeting with members of the WG 2007 Organizing Committee Attending the FIG / WG Course Join the Gymnaestrada were Eva Ritsch (Office Management and Communications) and Oliver Stocker (Director of Communications). They participated in a portion of the USAG / GG committee meetings. • Organization questions regarding housing, logistics,

travel, etc. were posed to the WG 2007 Oc. Most questions were answered in general

• More detailed information will be forth coming during the September site visit and this fall in the Bulletin No. 1.

• The WG 2007 OC has made special arrangements with airlines and airports to help reduce the stress of travel.

• The OC also believes that it is possible to help with the production of items we would like to s~ll in the USA Gymnastics National Stand. The OC will send us contact information regarding this.

• The OC discussed the concept of the "sister" villages where members of specific delegation participants will be housed during the we. Gymnastics clubs from the villages will be assigned to each delegation to act as liaisons and hosts. It

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will be important to build a relationship with the village early on as they will be able to assist with many special needs.

II. 2005 GG Nationals Host City: Fort Worth, Texas Local Host: Sokol Ft. Worth

G. Budget Dates: June 9-12 - There was discussion regarding conflicting dates with the Artistic Compulsory clinics and variances in school dates. In the end, the June 9-12 dates were selected.

Steve Whitlock reported that the budget for the 2007 World Gymnaestrada is a work in progress. The budget goes through several reviews before final approval.

H. Key Dates 2004 August Course Join the Gymnaestrada

Schedule: Pending enrollment numbers, the schedule will be Thursday evening through Sunday evening and will include training, TeamGymn Championships, GymFest, GymFest Gala, evaluation for group leaders, etc. NTS will assist with hotel and travel arrangements.

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September USAG / GG Committee meeting (Houston) Publication of the WG 2007 Bulletin No.1 9-13th - USA site visit - meetings with the WG 2007 OC

December 31st- deadline for Early Bird Subscription Form submission

III. 2005 TeamGymn Regulations Review

February Publication of the WG 2007 Bulletin No. 2 25-28th - Trinidad and Tobago GymFest 8-1Oth -1st InfOlmation Meeting in Dornbirn Publication of the WG 2007 Bulletin No.3 Confirmation of participating groups to the WG 2007 OC

Steve Whitlock reported that the process for revision of the TeamGymn Regulations will be similar to that which was used prior to the 2004 season. March

April 2004 February Sept. 10th Publication of the TeamGymn Suggested

Regulations Revision Form on the USAG / GG website.

April

June/Aug. 2nd Information Meeting Oct. 1st Deadline for return of Regulations Revision Form. The USAG / GG Committee will then review and update the TeamGymn regulations. Draft Version #1 of the revised regulations

August PAGU Camp (site & specific dates TBD) Final registration and final payment due to WG 20070C

Jan.-March

July Oct. 20th

sent to selected reviewers. 8-14th - World Gymnaestrada (USA delegation arrives earlier) Oct. 29th Deadline for return of reviewers comments

and suggestions. Nov.3rd Publish the Draft Verson #2 TeamGymn

Regulations for the 2005 season on the

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Nov. 17th Publication of the 2005 Official TeamGymn AR Regulations on the USAG/GG website CO

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KS The 2005 Official TeamGymn Regulations go NM into effect for all sanctioned 2005 TeamGymn OK competitions. TX

NOTE: Prior to the January 1, 2005 start date, all sanctioned TeamGymn competitions will follow the 2004 TeamGymn Regulations as published on the USAG / GG website.

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Steve Whitlock is charged to develop an outline of the criteria, qualifications, responsibilities, and selection procedures for such a structure.

Some ideas that were discussed included: • Must be a Professional Member of the GG Program at least 21

years old and in good standing. • Follow the general 8-Region structure like the USA

Gymnastics Women's Program. Based upon participation numbers, responsibility for more than one region might be assigned to one chairperson.

• Be prepared to represent the views of the region at annual meetings by the use of surveys and observations.

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• Be responsible for the overall organization of all regional events

Minutes submitted by Lori Laznovsky August 10, 2004

• Represent the region to the USAG / GG Committee and attend any subcommittee meetings for the Region, as needed.

• Establish a Regional GG Committee • Organize a judge'S clinic a minimum of one per year • Organize a training clinic for TeamGymn a minimum of one

per year • Organize a training Clinic for GymFest a minimum of one

per year • Maintain a calendar of GG events in region and forward the

calendar to gyms in the region and to USA Gymnastics GG Director

• Promote GG in the region • Help clubs that need assistance/guidance in starting a

program • Develop and maintain and information distribution system

for the region (email.mail. phone .. . whatever works best)

V. Membership Report USA Gymnastics Member Services reported the following statistics for the 2003-2004 season:

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Membership in USA Gymnastics is a privilege granted by USA Gymnastics. That privilege can be withdrawn by USA Gymnastics at any time where a member's conduct is determined to be inconsistent with the best interest of the sport of gymnastics and of the athletes

Ronnie Lewis Robert Mollock John S. Moore William Munsinger Paul O'Neill

British Columbia Gymnastics Association Suspensions

we are servicing. William M. Permenter

The following former professional members have been terminated or Jeffrey Richards have a lifetime ban with USA Gymnastics and/or will not be allowed John H. Row

USA Gymnastics has been notified that the British Columbia Gymnastics Association has permanently suspended membership in the BCGA for the following individuals: to renew their membership: Steve Shirley

"-------________________ ---' Steven Todd Siegel Charles Theodore Bates MN Roy Larry Gallagher PA Vince Brown SC Robert Allen Garner (Bob) TN Larry Dutch ME Ricardo "Chico" Goddard NY Steven Elliott TX Paul Hagan MI Matthew H. Erichsen WA Robert Dean Head KY William Alexander Etheridge TN Michael Hinton TN Rick Feuerstein CA Frank Hohman, Jr. PA Joseph Fountain MD Milos Hroch CA

Congratulations to the winning club Gymnastics World of Broadview Heights, Ohio, for raising $16,000 to benefit the Children's Miracle Network on behalf of National Gymnastics Day. For the second year in a row this club wins the top honor. Gymnastics World is owned by Ron and Joan Ganim.

Meghan Sweeney a Level 8 also from Gymnastics World is the single largest fundraiser, having collected $3,097.47 for the Children's Miracle Network.

Both Gymnastics World and Meghan Sweeney will be featured on the National Gym nastics Day poster 2005!

USA Gymnastics Clubs raised more than $129,000, this year alone, for the Children's Miracle Network. USA Gymnastics is celebrating its fourth year of partnership with the Children's Miracle Network and, in that short time, has raised more than $350,000 to benefit local children's hospitals.

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December 23rd and will reopen for business on Monday, January 3rd, 2005

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Biographical Sketch-description of athlete's life and interests to: Bo Morris, Men's Program Manager, 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300, Indpls., IN 46225. To obtain an application go to www.usa·gymnastics.org and click on men's program.

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Men's & Women's Intercontinental/ Continental Judging Courses CANCELLED

Due to recent FIG announcements regarding upcoming revisions to the Code of Points, the Men's and Women's Intercontinental Judging Courses scheduled for December 2004 and January 2005, respectively, have been cancelled. Subsequently, FIG Continental Courses (Men's January 8-11, 2005 in Tampa and Women's Feb ruary 2-6 in Indianapolis) have also been cancelled.

These courses will be rescheduled once the FIG plans for the Code revisions are finalized. Dates will be posted on www.usa-gymnastics.org and in Technique magazines.

Sporlis Hero HwarDs The 2004 Sports Acrobatics National Championships were held in Palm Springs, Calif., July 24-31. Following the National Championships, the Sports Acrobatics program announced its annual award winners and awards were presented by Carisa Laughon, USA Gymnastics Sr. Program Director for Sports Aero. Congratulations are extended to all of the award recipients on a job well done this year!

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INSTRuaORS/ COACHES. Paragon Gymnastics of Norwood (Bergen County). NJ is looking for Instructors and Coaches, PIT-FIT Weekdays/ weekends/evenings. Requirements: Positive aHitude, responsible, reliable, love of children. Positions available for pre-school through intermediote level instruction. Competitive Team Coach Levels 5-10. Company sponsored certifications (Sofety, CPR, First Aid) Full benefits/ poid vocation & sick days, company matched retirement plan. Will train. Salary commensurate with experience. NEW facility, state-of­the-art, approx. 11 ,000 sq. h. Located in the NY/ NJ Metropolitan area, easily accessible from all moior highways. Contact Dol: 201 -767-6921 or fox resume to 201 -767-6693 or e-moil:dot@paragongym.com. 49 Walnut Street, Suite 4, Norwood, NJ 07648. www. paragongym.com.

COACHES - 2 1/2 yeor old 20,000 sq h state-of­the-art facility seeks coaches for highly successful program. Our competitive program includes level 1 to elite and consistently produces both regional and notional qualifying gymnalls. We also enioy a large participation in recreational, pre-school. and cheerleading programs. We are the leader in the industry in our area! We're looking for dynamic individuals with good values to ioin our commiHed team of gymnastics professionals. Competitive salary for the right person(s) includes excellent benefit package + relocation allowance. Send resume + salary requirement to Gymnastics, P.O. Box 7187, Port SI.Lucie, FL349B5-71B7 DFWP

TEAM COACHES. Exxcel Gymnastics, LLC is a well­established gymnastics school located in Newlon, MA. We are currently interviewing for Girl's Team Coaches (Levels 4-Elite) ond recreational and pre­school instructors. These are long-term positions with growth potential for the career minded individual. All applicants should be positive, energetic team players who wish to work in a supportive, receptive atmosphere. Salary is commensurate with experience. Call Tatiana at 617-244-3300. Fax 617-244-5777.

Two Coaching Positions - New Gymnastics Center. Both head coach and assistant coach to teach girls competitive program in a new, fast growing facility located in Pennsylvania. Have freedom to focus on the sport not administration. Must have a positive aHitude working with children, interpersonal and customer service skills. A desirable candidate will have gymnastics instructian experience and should have formal education and/or professional accreditation and/ or athletic accomplishments. Positions are available starting late 2004. Competitive salary based on credentials/experience. Rewarded for

performance. Send Resume to Bloomgym@ptd. net or BG Recruiting, PO BOX 301 , Bloomsburg, PA, 17B15.

GYMNASTICS COACH WANTED. Immediate opening for a highly energetic, dedicated and experienced cooch for Level 6 through 10. Knowledge of Level 6 through 10 USAG rules a musl. Applicant must be able to spot high level skills. Mail or fo x resume to O'Leary's Gymnastics Center, 1 B2 East SI., AHleboro, MA 02703. Fax: S08-880-5055. Phone: 508-222-7216.

Successful. State Champion Boys Competitive Program (currently Levels 4-7) in Indianapolis, Indiana, is seeking a Head Coach/ Coaching StaH. Must love kids, have a positive aHitude, be reliable and responsible. Employment package will be determined by experience. New State-Of-The-Art, 23,000 square foot facility. Contact Liz or Lisa at (317)823-7734, send resume via e-mail tosweeneypak@aol.com or mail resume to TTG Gymnastics, 11960 E. 62nd Street, Indianapolis, IN 46235.

Elite Sportswear, 1.P., the leading manufacturer of gymnastics apparel and supplier to the JO & grassroots development programs, and has several unique career opportunities for skating, dance and gymnastics' representatives. Responsibilities include providing an outstanding level of customer service to our existing account base, establishing new occounts and representing Elite Sportswear 1.P. at special events. Several positions are available throughout the United States. Qualified candidates must be self­starters, customer service oriented, have excellent sales and communication skills. A background in gymnastics, dance or skating as well as some sales experience preferred. Interested individuals may submit a resume by fox to: 888-866-9884, by email to dsmall@gkelite.com or by moiling to the following address: Elite Sportswear, L.P. 2136 North Thirteenth Street, Reading, PA 19604, AHn: D. Small. EOE m/ f/h/ d.

Experienced Coach Needed. Excited? You will be! Come ioin our rapidly growing gym in Montgomery, Alabama with 1000+ currently enrolled. We are searching for an experienced coach for our girls and boys USAG program. Coaching responsibilities would include recreational classes to Optional levels. Programs oHered include tumbling, trampoline, cheer skills, and boys and girls gymnastics. Applicant must be positive, dependable, and energetic. Please send resume' to ATTN: Missy West via email or fox. Rates and benefits negotiable depending upon experience. Fax #: 334-284-3807 Phone #: 334-284-2244 Email: coaches@unitedgymstars.com Web address: www.unitedgymstars.com

COMPETITIVE TEAM COACH NEEDED in an established program. Great career opportunity, salary commensurate with experience. Must work with developmental classes through competitive teams. Must have knowledge of USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic compulsories and optional routine composition rules for women's programs. Requirements: positive aHitude, enthusiastic, responsible, reliable, love of children; 14,000 sq. h. air-conditioned facility nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia. Contacl: David Dickerson 540-981 -2211 or e-mail rkegymnastics@aol.com

FOR SALE Score Moster - NO MORE InpuHing Gymnast Roster data!! Score Moster, the most widely used sohware, iust got even beHer! Meet Directors can now download roster information from the USAG website. Features include: create rotations, assign #'s, the most comprehensive reporting and results can go directly to your website. Supports: womens/mens, individual/team, artistic/ rhythmic/trampoline, compulsory/ optional. www.Score-Master.com - FREE demo & user listing. Contact: Mark Mahoney, POB 31421, CharloHe, NC, 28231.

GK RISK FREE PROGRAM: Get with the program! It's beHer than ever, with a terrific assortment of NEW styles and fabrics and incomparable sales potential. Plus, it's easier than ever to order, sell and return your RISK FREE garments. We oHer customized packages for your pro shop, meets and summer camp. You only pay for what you've sold and may return the rest, there is absolutely NO RISK! If you haven't tried us lately, it's time you started earning extra profits with our RISK FREE merchandise. Call 1-800-345-4087 for more information on how you can get started today! Email: customerservice@gkelite.com

CLASS CONTROL for Windows. Closs Management and Accounts Receivable sohware. Pocked with features, easy to use, nelworkable, and free person to person support. Flexible school setup, easy assignments, rosters, aHendance, marketing analYSiS, automated tuition calculation, multiple discounts, additional/ retail charges, sales tax support, late charges, early payment discounts, invoices/ statements, receivables reports, financiol and enrollment summaries, instructor schedules, waiting and makeup lists, mailing labels, e-mail. support for bonk drah payments, context sensitive help, and much more. Only 5500 (5250/ additional workstation). includes free training and technical support. Serving Gymnastics since 1990. Contact Vaughn Sohware Services at 800-821-8516, www.vaughnsohware.com. orv_u @bellsouth.net AMEX/ M(jVISA/Oiscover.

GYMNASTICS EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: complete 15,000 sq. h. gym meticulously cleaned and pocked into three tractor trailers. Just odd water! Call (908)625-2600. Leave message.

DEMO EQUIPMENTFOR SALE by TumblTrak: 10' Clear vinyl Air Trak- 5900.00, 12' Air Pit- 51900.00, (2) 12' FLAG Air Pits-52500/ ea, 9'x 14' Catcher (purple)-51695.00, Air Vaults (various sizes)- 5500.00, Bounce 'n Bop- 51495.00, Porto Table- 5699.00, T-Table- 51356.00, Patriotic Air Pit- 52960.00, Mini Trak & Ramp- 5639.00. All equipment is sold on a first-come, first-serve basis. For updated demo lill, visit our website at hHp:/ /www.lumbltrak.com/To order, call 1-800-331 -4362.

EDUCATION Available now! The NEW GYMCERT updated Gymnastics training manuals (Levels 1, 2, & 3) you can use to train your staH; cut your lesson planning time significantly; use to caordinote closs progressions and skill training methods; and, best of all have a quick reference that is easy to use which includes Lesson Planning Forms and Class Evaluation Forms by level. The GYMCERT manuals provide concise instruction, clear illustrations, and several coaching, spoHing, and safety tips. Will your staH be ready for the Olympic surge in enrollment? Order direct by colling toll free: 1-866-591-8500 or go online to: www.GYMCERT.com .

CONSIGNMENT LEOTARDS ON CONSIGNMENT: Would you like to expand your leotard sales? This is a good time of the year to introduce a new assortment of leotards. Rebecca's Mom popular leotard consignment program is the solution. Our consignment selection features our newest styles and fabrics, including the Framed Holagrom style. Rebecca's Mom specializes in workout leotards and team warm-up leotards featuring Holograms, Foils, GIiHer, Rhinestones and Nail Heads and our rainbow of soh Velvet fabrics. We also include a sensational selection of nylon Iycra designs featuring Hawaiian prints. Our leotards are designed with your Team Gymnasts in mind and are available in all sizes, 5/6 through adult large. We are currently accepting new applications from Club Pro Shops, Parent Booster Groups, Retail Stores and Summer Camps. Please call our toll free telephone number, 1-888-289-2536 or fox Rebecca's Mom at 1-818-980-0119 for credit application, terms, and prices. We also supply State and Regional Meet Packages as well as leotards for special events, so please call TODAY.

HOW TO PLACE A CLASSIFIED AD RATES 1-100 words = $100

101 -200 words = $200 Your ad in Technique will automalicol~ be placed online for 30 days at no additional charge. The address ~: www.usa-gymnastics.org/ciassifieds/ Your 30 days will begin on the next regular posting date.

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SUBMIT Mail your ad and payment to:

USA Gymnollics, Pon American Plaza 201 S. Capitol Ave., Ste. 300 Indianapolis, IN 46225 or fax to 317-237-5069.

IF YOU FAX, PLEASE INCLUDE YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE AND SIGNATURE_ Please designate if your ad should appear in Technique magazine or USA Gymnastics magazine. ADS SUBMITTED WITHOUT PAYMENT WILL NOT BE PUBLISHED. USA Gymnastics reserves the right to vary format. Technique is received by more than 16,000 USA Gymnastics professional members/Ius thousands of viewers will be expose to your ad online. Advertise your employment opportunity, product, service, or comp'etition here for great results. Questions? Call Luan Peszek ot317-829-5646.

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West Babylon, NY 11704; 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. BK Gymnastics Center Directions: Ed Konopa 631-4 no 116 Course code: EK 11272004NY Instructor: Ed Konopa 631-422-0116

Stroudsburg, PA 18360-8137; 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. International Gymnaslics Camp, 9020 Bartonsville Woods Rd Directions: Bruno Klaus 570-629-0244 Course code: PFII272004PA Instructor: Phil Fronk 856-786-3977

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12 North Canton, OH 44720; 1 :00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. North Canton YMCA

Directions: Colleen Eckel 330-498-4082 Course code: BM121220040H Instructor: Bobbi Montanari 614-777-9430

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Fullerton, CA 92831; 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. P.E. Bldg. Calif. State Univ, 800 N. State College Blvd. *So. Calif. Mini-Congress Directions: Glen Vaughan 619-286-9437 Course code: GVOI 082005CA Inslructor: Glen Vaughan 619-286-9437

Wichila, KS; 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Heskett Center-Wichita State University Directions: Mark Folger 316-733-7525 Course code: JS01162005KS Instructor: James SampeI913-764-8282

SAFETY CERTIFICATION IS REQUIRED FOR PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIp· PRE·REGISTRATION FORM (Minimum "ge lor S,,'ely Cer'ili,,,'ion is J6 ye"rs) COST:

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wishing to r~certi~ at live course .. .... ....... :.: .... : ...... .. ........ no charge Pro-Member wllh Expired or New Safety Certification ..... ....... $ 65.00 Instructor Member ................................ .. .............................. $ 65.00 Non-Member or Associale Member .... ....... .. ....... .................... $ 115.00 * You must have your USA Gymnastics number or date applied for

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All registrations must be received at USA Gymnaslics two(2) weeks prior to the course date*. late regislralions, incomplete registralions, or regislrations without proper payment will not be processed. late registralions are not guaranteed a book or admission to the course. On-site and late registrations will be charged a $25 on-site/late fee. All materials, including the course book, are provided at the course and are port of the course lee. Certificalion is valid lor lour(4) yeors. Sofely Certificolion is non-refundable and cannot be transferred to another individual. Safety Certification registration, however, may be transferred to another course within six( 6) months with prior written notification. late fee will apply if notification is received aher course deadline. 'Usa Gymnastics reserves the right to alter course deadline

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

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