2010 Winter Region 8 Newsletter

Posted: 02.23.2010

 

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Region 8 Committee minutes

Posted: 01.29.2010

Please read new information from Region 8 Committee meeting.

 

Region 8 USA Gymnastics Regional Committee Meeting
December 18, 2009
Airport Marriott Hotel – Atlanta Georgia
 
Members present:           
Debby Kornegay – RACC                        Jon Aardema – GA
Marian Dykes – RTCC                        Jackie Latino – LA – Late flight arrived 9:45
Brad Harris – RJOCC                                    Nancy Hawkins – MS
Deb Walls – AL                                    Jennie Adams – NC (acting secretary)
Toni Rand – FL Absent flooding            Joanne Child – SC – Late flight arrived 10:00
                                    Larry Corrigan – TN
 
9:30 a.m.            Deb Kornegay called the meeting to order.
·       Thank you cards were handed out and passed around table for all to see.
·       An address list was circulated and members were asked to update the information.
·       It was noted that the purple page of agenda items should be used for planner update. Bolded items were not on the earlier calendar.
·       Deb K handed out a copy of Region 8 Rules and Regulations, printed for portability. New changes are in blue for emphasis.
Deb K presented the Financial Report from the Third Quarter. Marian suggested that Deb K do a comparison between the 2008 and 2009 reports. Worthy of note, is a large reduction in the newsletter costs.
Deb K presented the Travel Fund, which had a balance of $23676.67.
Deb K reported on the Hurricane Fund. Because the bank would have charged fees for a low balance, Deb had deposited $2000 from the Region 8 general account to avoid the additional fee.
Regional and National Judges discussion:               Deb asked Marian if there were any need for Regional judging replacements. Marian reported that all ratings had been updated and CPE’s verified. Nancy H. asked for clarification of the Regional judge assigning fee. The fee should be $5/judge paid to Region 8 NAWGJ, % Sheila Ragle. 
Deb K reminded the Committee that the Tim Rand Memorial Fund paid the Region 8 gymnasts’ entry fees to Nationals last year. Because of the overwhelming positive response, it was suggested that the TRMF try to do that again. Additional proceeds to the TR Fund will possibly come from recovered videos of Tim presenting at Congresses and Training Camps from the past, created and produced by Tom Reynolds. Deb K stated that there would be more about this at a later date.
Jennie K asked Marian D. about the reason why State Committee’s were asked for a Nov. 1 deadline to report State Meet judge selections when the upcoming optional season for most states was not until two or three months later. Marian explained that the main reason was that the deadline to the National office was Dec.1
Jon A. initiated a discussion about the College Gymnastics Fund. He asked if anyone knew about how the funds were distributed for CCF. He expressed concern for Centenary College in Louisiana. It would be in Region 8’s best interest to have the gymnastics program at Centenary continue because it is the only small college in Region 8. Jon questioned if a donation from GA USAG would do more good for Georgia if the money stayed in the Region to help Centenary. Jackie reported that Centenary is the only D1 (changing to D3) school in Region 8. She talked with Coach Gretchen Gurltz who relayed that there would be no gymnastics scholarships next year. She hoped to have support from southeastern clubs who are within driving distance.
Region 8 Congress Financial Settlement Report             Total funds to Region 8 was $17,001.42
Deb K reported that bids were received for Regional Training Camps. 
A bid was received for Regional Team Training Camp from Tampa Bay Turners. The date would be July 23, 2010. 
Motion            Nancy H            to accept the bid from Tampa Bay Turners for the Regional
                                                Team Training Camp as presented.
2nd                        Larry C            Passed unanimously
 
Motion             Marian D             to accept the bid from Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta for
                                                National Team Training to be held on September 10, 2010. 
2nd                        Jackie L            Passed unanimously
 
Motion            Deb W                        to accept the bid from Ace Gymnastics for the 8,9,10 Training
                                                Camp to be held Oct 8-10.
2nd                         Jon A.                        Passed unanimously
One bid was received for 2011 Prep Opt Regionals. 
Motion            Jackie L            to accept the bid for 2011 Prep Opt Regionals from Tampa
                                                Bay Turners to be held at Manatee Convention Center in
                                                Palmetto, FL.
2nd                        Jon A.                        Passed unanimously
No bids were received for the 2011 9/10 Regionals. Deb K stated that bids would remain open.
Brad Harris presented a New Training Camp proposal – He suggested that a higher number of gymnasts be able to qualify for the training camps.  With the economy in trouble the numbers have been lower.  The quality of the gymnast’s camp experience for the smaller camp was terrific.  The number of gymnasts has always been lower in July than the fall camps.
 
Brad proposed to expand the Regional Team Training Camp and allow all level 7 and 8 Regional gymnasts to attend. The National Team Training Camp will include Level 9 Eastern qualifiers, Level 10 NIT and Nationals gymnasts and current pre-Elite and Elite athletes, but will not include TOPS gymnasts. Brad promised to continue to urge college coaches to attend so that every college in the Southeast would be on site. Even if the numbers increase, Brad stated that he wants the quality to remain as high as it has been. 
Brad proposed that Level 8, 9, & 10 Training Camp would remain the same. He stated that as long as we remain in a super gym the numbers would work. If we outgrow the super gym, then we’ll have to put a cap on the number of kids who can attend. 
In regards to gymnastic club support of Training Camps, if a club spends $1000 cumulatively for all the training camps then 2 of the club’s coaches may attend training camps free during that year. 
Brad encouraged the Committee to deliver the message, that all clubs who support the Training Camp System would in turn, be supporting themselves.  If a club’s gymnasts were to qualify for the All-Star team and the club had not supported the Training Camp, then when their gymnast finishes high in the National Meet she will be disappointed.  Brad asked for the State Chair’s help in comparing the names and the clubs of the kids who go to Nationals and who are supporting the Training Camps.  Then if the State Chairs were to approach the clubs who have not supported, it would be beneficial to the process to let the club know that they should keep in mind where the funds come from for the apparel that qualifiers receive.  Brad stated that he believes that if a club’s gymnasts accept the apparel and go on the Trip, then the Region should expect that club to support the Training Camp process. A club can make a $1,000.00 donation prior to the beginning of the Level 9 & 10 Regional competition and become a club in good standing.
 
Invitations for All Star Trip will be sent in early June. Gymnasts must accept or decline to be included on the Trip within three days after receiving the invitation. Any athlete that qualifies from a gym not in good standing may attend the trip for the cost of the trip or the gym may provided a $1000 donation prior to the beginning of the Level 9 & 10 Regional competition. In order to participate and be included on the All Star Trip when a gymnast from a club qualifies for the Trip and the club is not in good standing, then the gymnast must pay for the cost of the Trip.
 
Possible slogans were suggested:
Training Camps Support You – Pay It Back – Now You Support your Training Camp
Support the System that Supports You.
Deb K asked for a discussion about 7/8 Regionals:
·       The majority of the Region 8 Committee liked the Breast Cancer theme. 
·       Jackie L. talked about the GK leotards. GK has only three tanks that have the theme, but we’re allowed to choose a custom leotard and add the pink ribbon. 
·       Nancy talked about problems with GK shipping. Jackie likes Kylie and has always had good history working with her. 
·       Jackie L. suggested that everyone pick their own tanks. The Team Leos will be the same for all in the Regional competition. It will be up to each state as to what will be chosen for 9/10 leotards.
Motion            Jackie L            that the Regional 7/8 Team long sleeve leotard be the same for all the states and be purchased from GK. All states should have the same black warm-up, but that each state may chose the design. If a Level 7,8,9, & 10 GK tank is provided, then it must have a pink ribbon logo.
2nd                        Deb W                        Passed unanimously
Jackie L showed a pink logoed football jersey that might be used as a good fundraiser by each state.
Deb K asked about continuing the “basket” raffle fundraiser at 7/8 Regional. It was suggested that general donations could be requested at the door, which might gather just as much money for the cause. Breast cancer stickers could be exchanged for the donation. Jennie K will check on Komen stickers.
Regional Congress Update
Nashville did not have an open date for the Region 8 Congress. Deb K. spent Friday checking with Atlanta hotels for cost projections and facility needs. She provided a sheet with breakdowns. There did not seem to be one hotel that fit all the criteria needed. Deb K decided to check on the Crown Plaza Ravinia at Perimeter during lunch. At least 400 room nights would be needed for the site to be suitable.
12:15-12:25 break
Deb K asked the Committee to prioritize the 2011 Region 8 Congress date.
First choice – June 16-18                Second choice June 9-12                        Third choice – June 23-26
Deb K requested that the Hall of Fame nominations be discussed during lunch.
Lunch came @ 12:30. 
Hall of Fame Discussions:
·       Could categories be set for the nominations such as athlete, coach, judge, contributor, etc.
·       Candidates names were presented before the Committee as follows in no particular order:
·       Members of the Committee voted in secret ballot. Nominees receiving at least 75% of the votes cast would be honored as inductees in the Hall of Fame.
·       Deb K stated that she would count votes and the following are members of the 2010 Region 8 Hall of Fame.
Jennie Adams, Christi Barineau, Kevin Brown, Rita Brown, Joanne Child, Bunny Cook, Smo Didomenica, Rob Travers and Deb Walls
Prep Opt Regional Discussion
Deb K stated her opinion that the Prep Program was a great program before the Regional Committee took it over for multiple reasons. She hoped that the Committee would not make additional rules to change the format for who might attend the Regional meet. She hoped that gymnasts who attended the Regional Invitational in the past would continue to be able to participate.
 
Brad summarized what might be reasons are for opposition to the Prep Optional program on a national level. As the Committee develops and adjusts the program, he suggested that we carefully work cooperatively and with consensus.
Region 8 Gymnastics should strive to provide an opportunity to keep gymnasts in the sport. He noted that every other level of gymnastics had rules created by the National program. The Prep rules and skills were created by our region. Because of the dynamic growth of the Regional Invitational (358 gymnasts to 563 in one year – 157% growth) that the program fulfills a need.
Deb K asked the State Chairs to send out a request (poll) asking gyms for the number of their gymnasts who were interested in entering the Prep Opt Regional this year. It was suggested that if a state does not provide a specific level, then the Platinum and Open levels might be the only one that would require a qualifying score. Other divisions could go to Regionals without a qualification score.
Deb K asked the question - What shall be the make-up, duties, and recommendations of the Regional Prep Optional Committee?  What issues will need to be resolved?
·       The Committee thought that the RPC should make rule change recommendations and that the Regional Committee would vote on the changes at the summer meeting. 
·       Mary Ann Wallace, Emily Lay, Brenda Eberhardt, Mary Thacker, Cindy Wallace, and Deb Walls are currently the members of the Regional Prep Optional Committee.
·       At the previous Regional Invitationals each division had their Team members compete as Team and then were able to compete as individuals after paying a second entry fee. The Committee voted that this process continue.
·       Brad H. asked what would be the procedure if there were 890 gymnasts (4+4+3 sessions), would there be a need to bring in additional judges. Could a C gym be used without utilizing a Capital Cup format, but using 2 judge panels? A poll of numbers in each state will be taken and procedure will be decided after numbers are in, but the region 8 Committee feels strongly that 4 judges per event should be used.
Deb K state that the Regional Committee meeting will be on the Thursday before Regional Congress.
Motion             Brad H            that the Training Camp dates be set:                       
Regional Team Training Camp             July 22-24, 2011
National Training Camp                        Sept.9-11, 2010
8-10 Regional Training Camp                        Sept. 30 – Oct. 2
2nd                     Jackie L          Passed unanimously
Regional JO Program
Brad H. presented a preview of the proposed apparel that gymnasts going to Easterns and Nationals would receive along with the cost of the items.
Level 9 gymnasts – T-shirt for workout, white, draw-string bag, flip flops, grip bag.
Level 10 gymnasts – grip bag, warm-up hoodie to be worn on workout day, duffle bag, pants or shorts, flip flops, and grip bag. He stated that some of the items would be donated by Cindi Pokrano and Tampa Bay Turners.
Coaches would get three shirts, one for each day of competition. Men would have coordinating raglan sleeved shirts in two colors.
2:15
Brad H. explained the Coach of the Year selection process from the National perspective. The person should encompass all levels of the JO program (Levels 1-10) in that year. He suggested that we decide who gets Regional Coach of Year the day after the Regional Meet. It was requested that each state send in the State Coach of the Year the day after the spring state meet. In essence, Brad suggested that Region 8 should be looking for the leader of the gym that has the best program in Region 8. He also suggested that the honor not be Coach of the Year, but the Program of the Year, but that would need a National office change.
Brad H. stated that the gymnast Cancun trip was great. The facility was a wonderful gym, just not air conditioned. The hotel was terrific and the cost was below budget. One reason for the lower cost was that the gymnasts paid for their own food. Pictures are online. He reminded the Committee that on alternate years there would be an International and then a national rotation for the site for the camp. Chelsea Piers would be a possibility and then Costa Rica. Brad stated that he would be looking for a possibility of clinic with international kids.
Deb K reminded the Committee that 2010 was an election year for state chairpersons. She polled all in attendance asking if each were planning on running for office again. All Region 8 State Chairman will seek re-election.
Deb K reminded State Chairs that 4th quarter financial statement due Jan. 15th.
Deb K explained to the Committee about the “redo” of the Regional entry form.
·       She asked that there be only one sheet per level or division, please.
·        Questions were asked about streamlining the regional/national entries by using electronic entries. 
·       Deb K asked that the SC’s use the form given, either on line or in paper form. 
·       State chairs were reminded that they are to write one check for team entries and individual entries from each state. (7 & 8 Optional Regionals). 
·       It would be a nice courtesy to do the same for 9/10 Regionals.
Deb K presented the acceptable Petition form.
Deb K presented the alternate information sheets for each Regional meet needing one with the time and date of the change deadline printed near the top of the page. The deadline for placing alternates at the Prep Regional is April 21st @ 8:00 am. State Chairs were asked to remind clubs about this deadline.
Deb K presented the 2010 State Meet Reporting Procedures. She stated that Marian still wants all the paper work as a double check. She noted that Prep Opt Regionals has two addresses. She asked the State Chairs to be very careful with excel spreadsheet formats.
Deb K asked that she be emailed the # of Level 7’s @ 32, Level 8’s @ 32 and 34 and Level 9 & 10’s @ 34 on 3-8-10.
Regional Technical Chairperson report:
·       Marian D. noted that there are updates on national website with clarifications and on the new Optional rules. 
·       First zone for Elite will be in Region 8, Kristie Philips and Marian Dykes are assigned to judge. Kristie Phillips will also help with the clinic. 
·       Jan. 2nd Elite competition is first thing Saturday morning, then the clinic will be on 2nd and 3rd. at Gymnastics Academy of Atlanta, Jon Ardema’s gym)
Brad H. asked if the Regional still wants to have a regional hotel at Level 10’s Nationals? 
·       We will block 75 rooms and then we’d compile a rooming list of who would like to be in regional block or not. 
·       Would need spreadsheet format, email address, no more than 2 rooms per person, etc. and someone would have to coordinate this at the end of the Regional meet. 
·       Prepare the coaches, gymnasts, and parents at the state meet about knowing that this will occur.
Brad H gave an overview of the November JO Committee meeting discussing changes in compulsory and optionals for the next cycle. More information will be published later.
Deb K stated that
·       The next meeting will be at Thursday, June 17th at 9:00 A.M. in Atlanta at Region 8 Congress.
·       State Chairs workshop in Vegas will be May 21-23, 2010. There has been no hotel information published yet. 
·       National Congress would be in Hartford, CT on August 12 – 15, 2010.
Other Business – There was no other business presented.
Motion             Jennie K.            to adjourn. 
2nd                         Nancy H.            Passed unanimously
4:15 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Jennie Adams – acting secretary

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State Administrative Committee Chairman ELECTIONS

Posted: 01.13.2010

All State Administrative Committee Chairman elections will be done online. All present Region 8 State Chairman plan to run for office again. If you are happy with how USA Gymnastics is being administrated in your state then nominate your present State Chairman. If not, check the article below for the criterion for nomination and send in your nominations immediately. Be sure to check with your nominee for their willingness to run for this volunteer position. 

 
State Administration Committee Chairman Elections Coming Soon!
Nominations Requested
 
Nominations for State Administrative Committee Chairman need to be postmarked by February 26, 2010. Form below:
 
Criterion for nominations:
 
  • Nominees must be USAG Women’s Program professional members in good standing for a minimum of two years in the state program in which they seek election
  • Nominees must be at least 21 years old and be members in good standing.
  • Current elected officials seeking nomination for SACC must be compliant with all current duties and responsibilities.
  • It is strongly recommended that the State Committee Chairman candidates have financial skills, organizational skills, communication skills, a working knowledge of the program and the willingness to fulfill the duties and responsibilities of the position.
 
A member in good standing is defined as a person who has complied with all aspects of the program as outlined in the Rules and Policies.
 
Prior to being placed on the ballot, all nominees must sign a document that verifies that they have read and understand the duties and responsibilities of the office for which they have been nominated and submit their resumes to the appropriate USA Gymnastics officer. 
 
Duties and responsibilities of the SACC:
The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) is responsible for the overall organization of all designated qualifying events and programs within their State. The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) shall work in close cooperation with the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC), Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (RJOCC) and the Regional Technical Committee Chairman (RTCC) to effectuate State programs. Any problems that cannot be solved by the State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) should be submitted to the appropriate regional personnel.
A. Be directly responsible to their Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC).
B. Serve as a votingmember of the Regional Administrative Committee (RAC).
C.Must submit all committee meeting agendas and subsequent minutes to their respective Regional Administrative Committee Chairman prior to distribution.
D. Serve as the USA Gymnastics Women's Program consultant for that State and answer any correspondence directed to that office.
E.  Send copies of correspondence to the appropriate regional personnel.
F.       Be responsible for overseeing the Junior Olympic Sectional and State Championships in their state, at least once per year.
G.      Conduct the annual state meeting of Women's Program Professional members.
H.      Determine the site and event director for Jr. Olympic Qualifying Meets, Sectional and State Championships. This may be done by bids or solicitations.
I.      Assure that these competitions follow USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies.
J.      Attend the State Championships as the USA Gymnastics representative.
K.      Provide State Administrative Committee (SAC) representation at all sectional meets and above.
L.      Make recommendations to the Regional Technical Committee Chairman (RTCC) and the Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (RJOCC) concerning petitions into the Regional Competitions.
M.      Establish procedures to raise operating funds for the state, if necessary. The State Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC) may, with the approval of the State Administrative Committee (SAC), determine and/or collect competition and/or club fees for the purpose of raising operating funds for the state. All fees will be retained in the State account for use as determined by the State Administrative Committee (SAC).
N.      Maintain a state checking account and file quarterly financial reports with the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC), as required in the "Financial Reporting Procedures" document.
O.      Publish minutes of all State Administrative Committee Meetings.
P.      Shall be accountable for all state funds and publish each year the financial statement reflecting activity as of July 1 – June 30.
Q.      Provide for a State Administrative Committee, the number and type of positions to be determined by each state, in order to best serve the needs of the program in the state.
R.      Inform the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC) and other appropriate Regional Administrative Committee members of any actions contrary to the Rules and Policies of USA Gymnastics. The Regional office shall inform the appropriate National Chairman of any problems. After due investigation, corrective measures shall be recommended by the National Administrative Committee Chairman (NACC).
S.      Publish a newsletter as necessary (or as directed by the Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC)). This newsletter shall include new information related to the USA Gymnastics program, results of competitions, dates of events, official bulletins from committees.
T.      Send state newsletters to the membership of the state, and to the Jr. Olympic Program Director and the National Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (NJOCC), the National Administrative Committee Chairman (NACC), and the National Technical Committee Chairman (NTCC).
U.      The SACC or a designated proxy will attend National and Regional Congresses and all designated meetings, with travel and expenses funded by the state account.
 
 

 
Nomination form for State Administrative Committee Chairman
 
Duplicate as needed
 
Name of Nominee: ______________________________________________________________
 
 
Address of Nominee: ____________________________________________________________
 
 
City: ________________________________ State: ____________________ Zip: ___________
 
Home Phone: __________________________________________________________________
 
 
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
 
 
Return completed form to your RACC
 
 Region 8 – Debby Kornegay
394 Stonebridge Rd, Birmingham, AL 35210

 

Mailed form must be postmarked no later than February 26, 2010, any nominations post marked after this date will not be accepted.
 
Emailed nominations also due February 26, 2010.
 
 
Criteria for Voting
 
Elections will be conducted online at www.usa-gymnastics.org from April 1 – April 15. In order to ensure that your vote can be counted, each Professional Members should make sure of each of the following:
       1.           That their address is current (specifically the State – you can only vote for officials in the state in which you live)
       2.           That they know their personal User ID (which is their Professional Member number)
       3.           That they know their password (a Professional Member’s password is their eight-digit date of birth in a MMDDYYYY format unless they have otherwise instructed.)
       4.           That their Professional membership, safety certification and background check must be fully processed and current by February 28.
       5.           If you have any questions regarding your voting privileges, please call the Women’s Program Manager at 317/829-5661.
 
 
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2009 Fall Region 8 USA Gymnastics Newsletter

Posted: 10.29.2009

2009 Fall Region 8 USA Gymnastics Newsletter is listed below as a full document and separated into articles.

 

Bids Needed

 

The following Region 8 USA Gymnastics events are open for bid:

 

            Regional Team Training Camp                        July 23-25, 2010

            National Team Training Camp                        September 10-12, 2010

            Level 8, 9 & 10 Training Camp                         October 8-10, 2010

            Level 9 & 10 Regionals                                    April 14-17, 2011

            PREP Optional Regionals                                    April 28 – May 1, 2011

 

Please use Training camp bid form and/or Regional competition bid form to bid.

Bids needed by 12/11/09 for Region 8 Committee meeting 12/18/09.

 

Region 8 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame

 

Help!  We need nominations for 2010 Region 8 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame.  Below please find Criteria, list of present Hall of Fame members and link to nomination form.

 

Below are listed the members of the Region 8 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame:

 

Class of 2007                          Class of 2008                                    Class of 2009

 

Lenette Calvin                        Wendy Bruce                                    D D Breaux           

Evelyn Chandler                     Michelle Campi                                Tom Cook           

Delene Darst                           Kim Chase                                        Robert Dillard

Mary Lou Dillard                    Lucy Weiner Fox                             Brad  Harris

Marian Dykes                          Joan Gnat                                         Jeff  LaFleur

Ray Gnat                                 Brandy Johnson                                D J Milem

Muriel Grossfeld                     Kathy Johnson                                  Johnny Moyal

Wilma Guy                             Dominique Moceanu                        Sarah Patterson

Tim Keckler                           Carly Patterson                                  Dan Thaxton

Debby Kornegay                    Chelle Stack                                      Jeff Wood

James Linderholm                  Morgan White                                  Suzanne Yoculan

Rene Niccollai                        Kerry Englert Zimmer

Hoylene Noble

Paul Padron

Sheila Ragle

Tim Rand

Toni Rand

Elaine Wulf

Please use Hall of Fame Nomination Form to nominate your choice for 2010.


Region 8 Hall of Fame Criteria for Selection

 

 Purpose

 

The purpose of the Region 8 Gymnastics Hall of Fame is to recognize outstanding Regional gymnasts, coaches, officials and other people who have made a major contribution to the gymnastics tradition of Region 8.  In honoring recipients worthy of this recognition, the inductees should have possessed lifestyles which identify each as a positive role model for the youth of our community in addition to excelling in the particular endeavors.

 

Nomination

 

The Region 8 Committee should nominate and elect inductees through a balloting process using an application form that, among other items, provides for a biographical sketch of each nominee.  This process is complete when the number of candidates determined originally by the Committee has been selected.  The number inducted will reviewed annually.  For nomination to the Hall of Fame, a quorum of at least 80% of the Region 8 Committee must be in attendance, and the candidate must receive a minimum of 75% of the votes.  Voting will be secret ballot.

 

 The prospective inductee:

 

    * Must be at least 25 years of age

    * Must be a current or past athlete, coach, official trainer or other person who has made exceptional contributions to Region 8 gymnastics and who has lived a lifestyle as a positive role model.

    * Will be evaluated on accomplishments while in Region 8 or accomplishments since becoming a resident of Region 8

 

 In addition, inductees must have met one of the following criteria:

 

    * A native of Region 8

    * Competed at a gym in Region 8

    * Live in Region 8 sufficient length of time to be considered a resident.

 

Region 8 Rules and Regulations

 

Please find an updated version of Region 8 USA Gymnastics Rules and Regulations.  Rules and Regulations is a compilation of Region 8 Committee minutes.


Bids Awards

 

The following bids have been awarded for 2010 and 2011.

 

2010 PREP Optional Regionals have been awarded to Southeastern Gymnastics to be held in Cabarrus Arena in Concord, NC on April 22-25, 2010.

 

2011 Level 7 & 8 Regional have been awarded to Georgia All Star Gymnastics to be held at Kell High School in Marietta, GA on April 8-10, 2011.

 

SACC Elections

 

State Chairman will be held in 2010.  Nominations will be called for in January.  Look for nomination forms online in January.

 

National Award

 

Congratulations to Marian Dykes for receiving a 30 year service award at USAG National Congress.  Region 8 thanks Marian for her 30 years of volunteer service.

 

Thank you!!!

 

A big THANK YOU to the following gyms for doing a great job hosting Region 8 USA Gymnastics training camps in 2009:

 

            Tampa Bay Turners                        Regional Team Training Camp

            Orlando Metro                        National Team Training Camp

            Gymnastix                                    Level 8, 9 & 10 Training Camp

 

Technical Notes

 

As a new optional season starts, coaches and judges should continue to use the guidelines that were presented in the summer clinics and judging courses.  The USAG Women’s Technical Committee and the Junior Olympic Committee place a strong emphasis on excellence of execution.   Deductions at all competitions should follow this principle.  There are several updates and changes I would like to remind you of:

 

Q&A- There is a question and answers section on the regional web page under the technical section.   Questions can be submitted on line.  Answers will be available on this site for all to see.  This should help keep us all on the same wave length in this busy year with all of the new rules.  You can access this Question and Answer at Q & A.

 

There is also a specific place to submit Prep Opt Questions and Answers.  You can found that at PREP Opt Q & A.

 

Judges’ Accreditation - Clarifications regarding procedures:

-    All past ratings are valid through the end of December 31, 2009

-     Judge’s must have tested and received a new rating by December 31, 2009 in order to judge in 2010.  Remember to plan ahead.  The assignor may have to set a date earlier than December 31 in order to obtain a replacement judge.

-    Former judges who have no current rating may start testing again at the level they previously held.

-    Judges who hold a current foreign Brevet and are now living in the U.S. will be required to submit documentation of their Brevet and attend a Level 10 Optional judging/rules clinic prior to being assigned to a Jr. Olympic meet. A person who held a foreign Brevet in the past, but does not hold a current Brevet rating, may begin testing at Level 10.

-    All Optional-rated officials must test at Level 5/6 in order to judge at the Compulsory levels.

-    CPE deficient: If there is a need to assign a judge who has not completed their CPE, the assignor must inform the meet referee, so that the specific judge’s fee will be reduced by $5.00 per hour as per the Rules and Policies, page 66, A. 9. c.2).

-    When hosting a clinic, it is the clinic organizer’s responsibility to have staff available, in addition to the clinician, to sign the CPE forms. Reminder that for multi-track clinics (like Regional Congress), only sessions that pertain to coaching and/or judging of competitive gymnastics can be used for CPE hours. It was suggested to designate the CPE-eligible sessions by an asterisk and to title the judging/coaching tracks as Women’s Artistic, rather than judges/coaches.

 

Petitions - In order to petition to the Level 9 or 10 Regional Championships, the coach must provide a photocopy of a least one pre-state meet score from the current season (at the level to which the gymnast is petitioning) indicating that she has achieved an All-Around score that is a minimum of 35.00 AA.  If the gymnast competed in the previous year’s Regional, East/West or National meet, she may submit that All-Around score, provided that it is a minimum of 35.00 AA and is also at the level to which the gymnast is petitioning.

 

Petitions for Regionals should be mailed to Marian Dykes – it is the coaches responsibility to get all information needed for the petition.  The petition must be received no later than the Wednesday following the state meet.  Please call or FAX Marian to notify her that a petition is coming.  A check for the entry fee must accompany the petition sent to Marian.  If the petition is accepted, Marian will forward the check to the Meet Director.

 

Qualification to Level 7 & 8 Regionals is by placement.  Therefore, there are no petitions to Level 7 or 8 Regionals. Prep Opt requires participation in the state meet.  Therefore there are no petitions to Prep Opt Regionals.

 

JO News

 

Dear Region 8 Professional Members:

 

I am currently gearing up for my trip to Omaha, Nebraska for our November 13-15 J.O. Committee meetings. We are going to mainly be covering the 2013 compulsory routines and the changes that people asked for in the survey. I hope we had a good response in Region 8.

 

On a different note, the summer of 2009 was another great one for Region 8. In July we were in St. Petersburg, Florida for the second annual “Regional Team” Training camp and it was great. The camp was comprised of the top “up and comers” in the Region and the talent was hot. The focus of the camp was basics and core skill development. The kids and volunteer coaches worked extremely hard and everyone was very happy with the results.

 

In August we traveled to Cancun, Mexico for the third annual Region 8 “All-Star” trip. The team was made up of the level 9 & 10 athletes that represented Region 8 the best at 2009 Easterns and Nationals. This year’s team was as follows:

 

Level 9

Caroline Nice of Southeastern

Christina Pheil of Tampa Bay Turners

Jennifer Rochefort of Georgia Gymnastics Academy

Emily Kelley of Georgia All-Star

Amanda Condreay of Lafleur’s Largo

Caroline Bradford of Elite, LA

 

Level 10

Kailyn Hawkins of Southeastern

Lindsey Cheek of Georgia Elite

Rebecka Bennetts of Georgia All-Star

Ashleigh Gnat of ACE

Kristin Aloi of High Point

Summer Garcia of Olympia Elite

 

The athletes and coaches took part in three very intense training sessions at CAR – Cancun with head staff Brad Harris, David Parraga, Ludmilla Shobe and Ray Gnat. Everyone involved really enjoyed the workouts but enjoyed even more the relationships that were created and the true feeing of camaraderie. It is our hope that this trip has been and will continue to be a great source of motivation within the Region.

 

I would like to personally thank Nilson Savage of Classic Events and the University of Denver for his incredible hospitality on the trip.

 

In September the second annual Nationals Team Training Camp was held at Orlando Metro. The camp played host to the Region’s top Level 9, 10 and Elite athletes and coaches. We also (for the first time) had several NCAA coaches on the staff due to a new allowance in the rules to do so. I am going to work very hard to insure that this trend continues and hope to have on staff, at least one representative from every college in the Southeast of the USA. Thanks to Jeff Wood and the great people at Metro for an awesome experience!

 

October saw Region 8 in Buford, Georgia for the Level 8, 9 &10 Training Camp. Our host club was Gymnastix, owned and operated by David and Michelle Pomerantz. The camp had a great energy and everyone seemed to get a lot out of it. Thanks to David, Michelle and the staff at Gymnastix for your hospitality and the use of your wonderful facility.

 

 In addition to our great hosts I would like to thank everyone who is involved and continues to support our three training camp system. Although we are moving in the right direction we still do not have 100% participation. I have asked and will continue to ask that every club that qualifies athletes to Level 8-10 Regional Championships be a part of at least one of the three camps. Being a part can mean: hosting a camp, sending athletes, volunteering to coach or all three. Please understand that all of the funds raised go directly back to our athletes and coaches for apparel and our “All-Star” trip. Please do your part.

 

 

Thanks a lot and GO Region 8 –

 

Brad Harris

Region 8 Junior Olympic Committee Chairman

 

Region 8 Address Book and Planner now available


Region 8 Address Book is now available at Address Book Order Form

 

Region 8 Planner is now available at Planner Order Form

 

Region 8 USA Gymnastics Annual Financial Report

 

Income           

 

Clinic-Workshop Income                        12,973.99

Donation:           

Auction                                                  4,910.00

Donation                                                   1,374.00

Pro & Ath Rebates                                        15,004.05

Promotional Income                                      4,154.00

Repayment Other Inc                              110.00

Travel Reimbursement                             261.00

           

Total Income                                                38,787.04

           

Expenses           

Awards                                                     443.46

Clinic-Workshop Exp                          9,232.13

Communications:           

Newsletter Printing Postage                             789.00

Phone                                                              1,079.82

Postage                                                     157.58

           

Total Communications                        2,026.40

Competition                                                     860.00

Office:           

 Supplies                                                      922.44

Other:           

 USAG Membership                                         82.00

Condolence                                                   100.00

Total Other                                                   182.00

Other Expense:           

Bank Charge                                                     75.46

Total Other Expense                                         75.46

Promotional Expense                        3,684.59

Rebate Distr to States                        7,502.04

Travel-Meetings                                    9,188.30

           

Total Expenses                                    34,116.82

           

Total Income/Expenses                          4,670.22                       

 

 

USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies

 

The hard bound version of the 2009 - 2010 Rules & Policies is available.  The 2009 - 2010 Rules and Policies is posted on the USA Gymnastics web site at R & P.

 

There is also an update to Rules and Policies on the same page:

 

ANNOUNCEMENT:
Revisions have been made to the 2009-10 Women’s Rules and Polices book. If you have already downloaded a hard copy, please replace the following pages with these revised pages:

  • Directory: ix, x, xi
  • Part Two, Section IV: pages 39 & 42
  • Part Four: pages 57-58, 61-62
  • Part Five-Meet Officials: page 73
  • Part Six Equipment: pages 77, 79-82

*Please note that the motion approved in the JO Committee minutes from May 2009 in regards to the requirement for additional matting for landings on Vault, Bars and Beam to be equal to the size of the competition landing mat has been changed. It now reads: For Levels 7-10, if an additional CLM or a 4” supplemental landing mat (“throw” mat) is used for landings, it must be a minimum of 7’ by 10’.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                               

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Region 8 USA Gymnastics Annual Financial Report

Posted: 10.29.2009

Region 8 USA Gymnastics Annual Financial Report from 8/1/08 to 7/31/09 is available below.

 

Income           

 

Clinic-Workshop Income                        12,973.99

Donation:           

Auction                                                  4,910.00

Donation                                                   1,374.00

Pro & Ath Rebates                                        15,004.05

Promotional Income                                      4,154.00

Repayment Other Inc                              110.00

Travel Reimbursement                             261.00

           

Total Income                                                38,787.04

           

Expenses           

Awards                                                     443.46

Clinic-Workshop Exp                          9,232.13

Communications:           

Newsletter Printing Postage                             789.00

Phone                                                              1,079.82

Postage                                                     157.58

           

Total Communications                        2,026.40

Competition                                                     860.00

Office:           

 Supplies                                                      922.44

Other:           

 USAG Membership                                         82.00

Condolence                                                   100.00

Total Other                                                   182.00

Other Expense:           

Bank Charge                                                     75.46

Total Other Expense                                         75.46

Promotional Expense                        3,684.59

Rebate Distr to States                        7,502.04

Travel-Meetings                                    9,188.30

           

Total Expenses                                    34,116.82

           

Total Income/Expenses                          4,670.22           

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Region 8 Hall of Fame

Posted: 01.25.2009

Please use Hall of Fame nomination form to nominate outstanding Region 8 USA Gymnastics members for the 2009 class for Region 8’s Hall of Fame. The 2009 Class will be inducted at 2009 Region 8 Congress in Jacksonville, FL. Another great reason to attend Region 8 Congress! Below please find the present Region 8 USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame members.

Class of 2007
Region 8 Appreciation award winners

Lenette Calvin
Evelyn Chandler
Delene Darst
Mary Lou Dillard
Marian Dykes
Ray Gnat
Muriel Grossfeld
Wilma Guy
Tim Keckler
Debby Kornegay
James Linderholm
Rene Niccollai
Hoylene Noble
Paul Padron
Sheila Ragle
Tim Rand
Toni Rand
Elaine Wulf


Class of 2008
Olympians who trained or lived in Region 8

Carly Patterson 04
Kathy Johnson 80, 84
Dominique Moceanu 96
Wendy Bruce 92
Michelle Campi 92
Brandy Johnson 88
Chelle Stack 88
Lucy Weiner Fox 84
Morgan White 00
Kim Chase 72
Kerry Englert Zimmer 72
Joan Gnat 72
 

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Rapid Region 8 Updates

Posted: 09.16.2008

Did you know you can receive an e-mail every time the Region 8 web page is updated? Never miss another update!

 RSS Feeds are used to publish frequently updated works on the Internet. At Region 8 we use a RSS variant called ATOM to allow our readers to obtain updates to the website by using a RSS feed reader. Most people have a reader and may not know it. All of the modern browsers (Microsoft Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, Apple Safari, Opera, and many others) come with a feed reader built in. Also, many email clients such as Microsoft Outlook, Mozilla Thunderbird, Apple Mail have the ability to subscribe to feeds as well.


All of the feeds here at Region 8 contain the Article title, date created/updated, an excerpt of the article, and a link to view the full article. The feeds we offer are listed below:


Main Feed - All Articles posted on the Region 8 site.
General Info - Articles posted in the General Page on the website found in the Links menu item.
JO - Articles posted in the JO section of the website found in the Programs menu item.
Elite-Tops - Articles posted in the Elite-Tops section of the website also found in the Programs menu item.
Technical - Articles Posted in the Technical Section of the website the Technical menu item.
Newsletter - Articles pulled from all sections of the website but only the ones that will appear in the Newsletter.

Each time the Region 8 Web Page is updated you will receive an e-mail. What an easy way to stay informed!  Just look for the orange RSS button on the right side of the NEW Region 8 Web page to sign up.

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Region 8 Annual Financial Report

Posted: 09.10.2008

Profit and Loss Statement

8/1/2007 - 6/30/2008

Please note that his account pays for expenses for all Regional officers and events - Administrative, Junior Olympic, Pre-Elite and Technical.  Please refer any questions to Debby Kornegay, Region 8 Administrative Committee Chairman.

Income

Clinics-Workshop          29,275.76

Competition Fees          24,101.00

Competitions                   5,951.12

Donations                      16,275.02

Promo Income                 7,267.00

Rebates Athlete            15,633.36

Rebates Pro                    9,374.67

Total Income               107,887.93

 

Expenses

Awards/Apparel             32,677.01

Certification/Testing            193.50

Clinics/workshops            8,501.24

Communications            17,946.71

Competitions                   1,432.70

Office                               6,472.44

Bank charges                       75.98

Loan Repayment             2,000.00

Returned Check                 109.50

Promotional                     1,316.08

Travel/meetings              28,629.06

Total Expenses             99,354.22

Overall Total                   8,533.71

 

 

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