I would like to thank you for the work you continue to do on behalf of USA Gymnastics and your local gymnastics community.

This Fall, USA Gymnastics is producing and promoting the 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions following the Olympic Games.  Attached is a routing for the Kellogg’s Tour for your information in case you are not already aware.

We encourage you to get the word out to all of the local clubs to get ready for the tour by contacting the local buildings regarding tickets.  There is an early bird offer right now, which expires the end of May.

Also, we request your assistance and try to avoid scheduling state or regional competitions that conflict with this scheduling.  We want all of our athlete members to celebrate the London Olympic Games, and appreciate your cooperation in this regard.

Thank you.

Steve Penny

The 2012 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions tour schedule is here.

This is a great opportunity for any coach in the health and fitness field to learn more about current trends and understand strategic philosophy in the field of sports performance.

Please send applications to:

Judy Kemp
124 Cherry Trace
Madison, IN. 47250
Fax 812-273-4875

Sincerely,
Indiana NAWGJ Board

Orlando, FL

The following are changes to the STATE LEVEL TESTING program. They will be in affect for the 2012 TOPS season. Update 3/27/2012

Physical abilities changes

All Handstand Holds will be 30 seconds.

Eliminate the Bridge, the Jump Test and the Sprint Test

The new Physical Abilities test is here.

Skill testing changes

Local tests will include skill and skill combination testing.

Coaches are encouraged to use additional 8 inch or 4 inch matting for safety.

Coaches are able to stand near the athlete (without blocking the testers view) for the safety of the athlete.

Bars

8 Year Old Bars

2 glide kip casts to minimum 45 degrees in a row, clear hip circle to horizontal, to glide kip cast to horizontal, to stoop back toe circle, jump to high bar to kip cast to horizontal, swing ½ turn with feet at minimum horizontal with the bar, changing one hand only (level 5 dismount).

1. Legs together on all casts

2. Option to straddle on the first glide only. All other glides are legs together.

3. May bend the knees on the second ½ of toe circle

4. Landing of final skill is not judged. The height of the swing is primary.

9 Year Old Bars

2 glide kip casts to minimum 45 degrees in a row, clear hip circle, back toe circle or stalder circle to 45 degrees, to glide kip cast to horizontal to stoop back toe circle, jump to high bar to kip cast above horizontal, swing ½ turn with feet and hips above the bar, changing one hand only (level 5 dismount).

1. Legs together on all casts

2. Option to straddle on the first glide only. All other glides are legs together.

3. May bend the knees on the finish of the toe circle to facilitate jumping to high bar

4. A coach must stand between the bars as the athlete moves to the high bar. Safety spot when needed. Additional matting is also recommended. 

5. Landing of final skill is not judged. The height of the swing is primary.

10 Year Old Bars

Glide kip cast ½ pivot to kip cast to minimum 45 degrees, clear hip circle, back toe circle or stalder circle to above 45 degrees, to glide kip cast to horizontal to stoop back sole circle, jump to high bar to kip cast above horizontal, swing ½ turn with feet and hips above the bar finishing with both hands changed before dropping below the bar height.

1. Legs together on all casts

2. Option to straddle on the first glide only. All other glides are legs together.

3. A coach must stand between the bars as the athlete moves to the high bar. Safety spot when needed. Additional matting is also recommended. 

4. Landing of final skill is not judged. The height of the swing is primary. Alternating or simultaneous hand change.

Note: It is suggested the ½ turn swings be taught on a single bar with hands on coaching. Move to a regular two bar system only when the athlete is safe to do so. 

Beam

Start anywhere on the beam to accommodate spacing. Low beam matting is at the bottom of the beam height.

8 Year Old Beam sequence

Back walkover finish, 2 or 3 steps to split leap or switch leap, front to back cartwheel finish, standing back tuck dismount to stick. Front walkover on low beam.

9 Year Old Beam

Back walkover finish in lunge, standing back handspring, 2 or 3 steps to switch leap, front to back cartwheel finish, standing back tuck dismount. Front walkover on low beam.

10 Year Old Beam sequence

Back walkover finish, handstand step down to back handspring, 2 or 3 steps to switch leap, front to back cartwheel or round off, or 1 or 2 back handsprings to back tuck stick. Front walkover on low beam.

Floor

No additional matting available.

Coaches are encouraged to spot the finish of none sticking skills.

8 Year Old floor sequences

Sequence 1- 1 to 2 steps hurdle to 2 front handspring step outs to front handspring feet together. None sticking. The athlete should be encouraged to be moving forwards at the completion of the final skill.

Sequence 2- From panel mat jump hurdle round off to 2 back handsprings to back tuck to stick.
Sequence 3- Start arms up. Kick through scale to HS, show for 2 seconds. Extend shoulders to front limber, stand up from limber with arms and head staying back and connected, finish through tall position to forward roll to pike up to HS, ½ pirouette to HS stoop down to tall stand, tuck sit to back extension handstand lower with straight body to push up position with no pike.  Stoop feet under to stand and finish.

9 Year Old floor sequences

Sequence 1- 1 to 2 steps hurdle to 1 front handspring feet together to front tuck landing with stick.

Sequence 2- From panel mat jump hurdle to round off 2 back handsprings to back whip to rebound.
Sequence 3- From panel mat jump down to punch tuck front to stick. Arms up kick through scale to HS, show for 2 seconds. Extend shoulders to front limber, stand up from limber with arms and head staying back and connected, finish through tall position, front pike roll, pike up to HS show straight body then ½ pirouette to HS stoop down to back extension handstand lower with straight body to push up position with no pike.  Stoop feet under to stand and finish.

10 Year Old floor sequences

Sequence 1- 1 to 2 steps hurdle to front handspring step out to front handspring feet together to front tuck landing with stick.

Sequence 2- From panel mat jump hurdle round off 2 back handsprings to back layout stick.
Sequence 3- From panel mat jump down to punch straddle split to punch tuck front to stick. Arms up kick through scale to HS, show for 2 seconds. Extend shoulders to front limber, stand up from limber with arms and head staying back and connected, finish through tall position, front pike roll, pike up to HS show straight body then ½ pirouette to HS stoop down to back extension ½ turn forward roll to stand and finish.  

Level 9 Eastern Senior Chart

Level 9 Eastern Junior Chart

Level 9 Western Age Group Chart

It is with great sadness that I have to let you know that Pat Crawford passed away last week.  Please see information below.  It has been requested that memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060; or American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278, in lieu of flowers.

Patsy “Pat” Ann Crawford
(January 2, 1934 – March 8, 2012)

Patsy “Pat” Ann Crawford, 78, of Noblesville, passed away on Thursday, March 8, 2012 at Riverview Hospital in Noblesville. She was born on January 2, 1934 to Ernest and Mabel (LaGrange) Kitterman in Noblesville.

Pat had been the Treasurer for the Noblesville School system for 34 years. She was a 1951 graduate of Noblesville High School; and a member of First Christian Church in Noblesville, Tri Kappa, and United States Association of Gymnastics.  For over 40 years, she was a member of the National Association of Women’s Gymnastics Judges and was Indiana State Director for 10 years.  Pat was also involved with Job’s Daughters and a member/volunteer of Oasis. She enjoyed traveling and reading; and loved dancing, music and the Arts.

She is survived by two daughters, Cindy (Dave) Peugh & Cathy (Patrick) Dwyer; grandchildren, Angel (Chad Eastwood) Messersmith, Tim (Karen) Messersmith, Molly Dwyer; great-granddaughter, Chloe Eastwood; brothers, Ernest Kitterman Jr., David (Marsha) Kitterman; sisters-in-law, Judie (Bill) Reasner & Carolyn Hanson; and nieces & nephews, Kay Dougherty, Cheryl Parks, Georgia Terlaje, Kim Morgan, George Reasner & Kyle Hanson.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband, Charles “Jim” Crawford; son, Timothy Crawford; brother, William Kitterman; and sister, Ruth White.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 24, 2012 at Randall & Roberts Funeral Center, 1685 Westfield Road, in Noblesville. Private burial will take place at Oaklawn Memorial Gardens in Indianapolis, at a later date.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Humane Society for Hamilton County, 1721 Pleasant Street, Suite B, Noblesville, IN 46060; or American Cancer Society, 5635 West 96th Street, Suite 100, Indianapolis, IN 46278.

CHAR CHRISTENSEN, RTCC, CLAUDIA KRETSCHMER,
MICHELLE CRANE AND NANCY GIBSON

1. BARS-GOLD-If a gymnast does the Level 6 dismount does she have an extra swing? Yes, in Indiana, a deduction for an extra swing will be taken. No, for this year ONLY as we want to be fair to how the judges have applied this for this year to the athletes and want the communication to be clear for next year. For 2012 season, we will allow the first counter swing to be allowed and the second counter swing will be considered as part of the dismount without a deduction. For 2012-2013, the gymnast will be allowed one counter swing but the second one into the dismount would count as an extra swing. The only skills that a gymnast can do after a counter swing is a straddle back, uprise, or another tap swing into another kip, long hang pullover or a dismount. This is the correct application for optional skills.
2. BEAM- SILVER- Gymnast does the Level 3 dismount. Take -0.20 for no special requirement but don’t take -0.30 as the gymnast did a dismount but at the wrong level.
3. BEAM- SILVER- A gymnast does a side handstand and falls to the ground before putting her feet back on the beam. Does she get the SR for her acro element? No, the gymnast needs to get her foot on the beam to get credit for the value part as in all optionals.
4. BEAM- SILVER- The gymnast does a cross handstand and a cross handstand swing down for a second acro skill. Can she count this for two acro skills? Yes, as the exit from the skill is different and we can count it for a second value part.
5. BEAM- PLATINUM- Do we use the criteria that lifting the leg higher than 45 degrees for the acro series level to count for an acro series? Yes, we do apply this as it is an optional rule. This applies to skills like cartwheels, round-offs etc.
6. BEAM- BRONZE AND SILVER- Do we use compulsory deductions for a ¾ handstand? Judge this as an optional skill with leg, arm and body position deductions but don’t take angle as this an acceptable angle for compulsory skills.
7. BEAM BRONZE, SILVER AND GOLD- Does the hold have to be in the code? No, the hold only has to be on one foot or two hands for two seconds. It fulfills the special requirement but does not get any value part credit as it is not in the code. This is clearly stated on the bottom of the beam chart.
8. FLOOR- BRONZE- Can straddle jumps or any B skill that meets a B criteria count for B value part and the special requirement? No, as B skills get no value part credit except for the side leap which counts as an A skill.
9. FLOOR-BRONZE- Can a round-off rebound into a back roll count as a series without the rebound breaking the series? Yes, as the rebound can be counted as part of the round-off.
10. FLOOR SILVER- The gymnast does a front handspring step out to a front handspring to two feet for her first acro series. She does a front handspring step out to a round-off for a second series. Does the third handspring count for a second series? No, these skills are the same as different leg positions on floor. Does not make the skills different( Code of Points page 217 C-1)
11. FLOOR-GOLD- Can the same B if given value part credit be used for an additional B for bonus? Yes, as they are different skills if they have a different entrance or exit. Also, if a gymnast does 5 A’s instead of 6 and does two B’s instead of one, the B replacing the A can be used for a special requirement as well as a B bonus skill.

at ESPN Wide World of Sports/Disney (Orlando, Florida)

USA Gymnastics is hosting the second annual nationwide invitational for Women’s Levels 4-8 and Xcel.  New this year, there will be a Level 8 team event for the finale of the Open Championships called USA Gymnastics Level 8 National Team Challenge.  The competition will be held on Sunday, June 3, 2012.  Each region will bring 8 gymnasts.  5 scores will count for team score.  The format of the meet is modified capital cup.

The criteria for Region 5 is as follows:

1.)  Region 5 will invite the top 8 all-around gymnasts (regardless of the age group) from the 2012 Level 8 Regional Championships to participate.

2.)  If one or more of the top 8 all-around gymnasts decline, the invitation would be offered to the next athlete with the next highest all-around score.

3.)  Region 5 will pay for each gymnast’s registration fee into the competition.

4.)  Each gymnasts will receive a Region 5 leotard which is to be worn during competition.

5.)  Each gymnast’s coach(es) will receive a Region 5 t-shirt to wear during the competition.  If there is a training day, the designated coach(es) will receive a second t-shirt.

6.)  Each athlete/coach will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

For questions regarding the competition, please go to the USA Gymnastics website.  Information is also in the Technique magazine; January 2012 – Vol. 32 – #1.

UPDATED 4/26/2012

2012 USA Gymnastics Level 8 National Team Challenge

 In supporting the Level 8 Region 5 Team to the Open National Championships in Orlando, Florida, the Region 5 Administrative Committee will offer benefits to the gymnasts and their coaches in the following manner:

• Region 5 will invite the top eight all around gymnasts and one alternate from the Level 8 Regional Championships to participate in the USA Gymnastics Open Championships.

• If one or more of the top eight all around gymnasts or the alternate declines, the invitational would then be offered to the next athlete with the next highest all around score.

• Region 5 will pay for each gymnast’s registration fee into the competition.

• Each gymnast will receive a sleeveless leotard and jacket from GK Elite
  Sportswear.  The leotard is to be worn during competition.

• Each gymnast’s coach(es) will receive a Region 5 t-shirt to wear during
  the competition.  If there is a training day, the designated coach(es) will receive a second t-shirt.

• Each gymnast and coach(es) will be responsible for their own transportation and lodging.

 Please note:  Gymnasts MUST accept the opportunity PRIOR to competing.  At the coaches meeting prior to each session, coaches will be asked to decline the spots IF applicable to their athletes.

The gymnasts will compete on Sunday, June 3, 2012, at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex (Jostens Center – Competition Venue, Lake Buena Vista, Florida).  A variety of accommodation and vacation packages are available through National Travel Systems (www.ntssportstrvel.com).  All participants who purchase a Disney travel package will be provided complimentary airport shuttles.

For further information, please visit the USA Gymnastics website at

www.usa-gymnastics.org.  You may also contact Bobbi Montanari, Region 5 Chair, at R5Bobbi@aol.com or John Geddert, Region 5 Junior Olympic Chair, at usatwistar@aol.com.

1.)  Region 5 will pay for each gymnast’s registration fee into the competition.

2.)  Each gymnast will receive a Region 5 leotard which is to be worn during competition.

3.)  Each gymnast’s coach(es) will receive a Region 5 t-shirt to wear during the competition.  If there is a training day, the designated coach(es) will receive a second t-shirt.

Motion – Nina Dent

Second – Norbert Bendixen

PASSED

Those who are interested in achieving certifications within the university will also have the opportunity to be pre-placed at a higher level than the entry level. These applicants must have had vast work experience/achievements and completed higher education through USA Gymnastics University.

Pre Placement can occur within each school, at the third and fourth tier of certification.

More information and applications for pre-placement are here.

Date:  July 13, 2012 (in conjunction with 2012 Ohio USA Gymnastics State Congress

Time:  1:00 – 6:00 pm

Location:  TOPS Gymnastics

Address:  7644 Paragon Road     Dayton, Ohio     45459

Local Contact:  Melissa LaPeer     937-435-7626     info@kidsaretops.com

Instructor:  Bobbi Montanari     614-507-0524 (cell); 614-777-9430 (UGI)     R5Bobb@aol.com

Course Code:  BM07132012OH

Download the order form for your Life Needs banners here.
updated – 01/17/2012

As we head into the 2012 Olympic Games in London, USA Gymnastics is providing Member Clubs with various marketing tools to assist in your grassroots marketing effort. USA Gymnastics goal is that all clubs will utilize these resources to help market their program and grow our sport. Working together and building our base will help everyone succeed. So how do club owners and coaches prepare for the 2012 Olympic Boom? Below are a few simple ways USA Gymnastics can help your club:

1.  BANNERS – AVAILABLE NOW! Four 3×6 foot banners are available now for just $250, including shipping! These banners use the 2008 ‘Life Needs Balance’ and ‘Life Needs Strength’ and the 2010 ‘Life Needs Agility’ and ‘Life Needs Confidence’ imagery and include enough white space for clubs to add their own contact information, logos and social media links. Click here to place your order today!

2.  FREE PRINT ADS – DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX MID-DECEMBER! USA Gymnastics has free print ads available online which you are welcome to customize and use in your club marketing efforts. All you need to do is add your contact information to personalize your message. If you would like hard copies of the print ads, click here to place your order, for a small fee.

3.  FREE COMMERCIALS FOR YOUR WEBSITE – DELIVERED TO YOUR INBOX MID-DECEMBER. As a USA Gymnastics Member Club, you will have access to two 30-second commercials produced by our national advertising agency. These spots teach parents everything their child can learn from Gymnastics – specifically confidence and agility. These commercials are easy to embed on your website or post on your social media outlets. Commercials will be delivered to you via email mid-December.

4.  COMMERCIALS FOR NATIONAL TELEVISION – AVAILABLE JANUARY 10, 2012. Want to support our sport even more? Air high-definition commercials on national television during the Olympic Year. Member Clubs also have the option of purchasing one version of the commercial for $100 or both versions for $150 to air on local stations or as an advertisement in a local movie theater or other venue. The ad will allow clubs to easily add its own logo and information at its conclusion.

Updated the following appendix items below:

• Level 7/8 Vault Value Chart
• UB – J.O. Symbols
• BB – J.O. Symbols
• FX – J.O. Symbols
• Optional Requirements Chart
• Level 9/10 Score Sheets
• Judges’ Cheat Sheet

There were no new changes to these additional Appendix items:

• Level 9 Vault chart
• Level 10 Vault chart
• Level 7/8 Score sheets
• Optional Vault Score Sheets (2 versions)
• Dance Technique (was updated in Spring of 2011)
• UB Technique

Download (PDF, 360.65KB)

Region 5 Congress

September 14 – 16, 2012; Indianapolis Marriott Downtown (Indiana)

Region 5 Congress

September 13 – 15, 2013; Hilton Columbus Downtown (Ohio)

Region 5 Congress

September 12 – 14, 2014; Hilton Columbus Downtown (Ohio)

  ***This does not apply to roundoffs, flip flops, and front handsprings in an acro series with a salto.

Examples

1.  1st Pass  -  Roundoff (“A”), Flip Flop (“A”), Back Layout (“A”)  -  SR awarded for series

     In Routine  -  Roundoff (“A”), Straddle Jump (“B”)

     Last Pass  -  Roundoff (“O” -3rd time), Back Tuck (“A”)  – SR awarded for series – Salto in series

2.  1st Pass  -  Roundoff (“A”), Flip Flop (“A”), Flip Flop (“A”)  -  SR awarded for series

     In Routine  -  Back Walkover (“A”), Flip Flop (“O” – 3rd time)

     Last Pass  -  Roundoff (“O” – same entrance/exit), Flip Flop (“O” – 4th time), Back Tuck (“A”) -  SR awarded – Salto in Series

September 25, 2011; 1:00 – 4:56 p.m.

Indianapolis, IN

I. CALL TO ORDER

The meeting was called to order by Regional Administrative Committee Chairman, Bobbi Montanari, at 1:00pm. 

II.  ROLL CALL

Present

Bobbi Montanari, Regional Administrative Committee Chairman (RACC)

Char Christensen, Regional Technical Committee Chairman (RTCC)

Norbert Bendixen, Illinois Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC: IL)

Linda Barclay, Indiana Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC: IN)

Cap Caudill, Kentucky Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC: KY)

Nina Dent, Ohio Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC: OH)

Hilary Carlson, Region 5-NAWGJ Judging Director

Kittia Carpenter, Assistant Regional JO Committee Chairman

Augusta Lipsey, Regional Secretary and Hall of Fame Coordinator

Present through Skype

John Geddert, Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chairman (RJOCC)

Guest

Kristin Moore, Regional Apparel Coordinator and Regional Webmaster

Absent

Jim Comiskey, Michigan Administrative Committee Chairman (SACC-MI)

III.  OVERVIEW OF REGION 5 CONGRESS

Bobbi Montanari, RACC, asked the Committee to give their opinion on the positive aspects of this year’s Regional Congress as well as areas that can be improved. 

1. A.    Positives
   1. The volunteers were excellent.  They were always in place which allowed the Regional Administrative Committee to be relieved of the responsibility of overseeing all aspects of the Congress.
   2. The signage was very informative.
   3. The banquet was very heartening.
   4. This year’s Congress was well rounded.
   5. The banquet was inspiring.
   6. Honoring Walt Lienert at the banquet was very gratifying.
   7. Thanks to Kristin Moore for all of the advanced technology.  It made the banquet wonderful.  Jason McDonald’s videos were awesome also.
   8. It was good to see so many people in Region 5 apparel.

B.     Concerns

1. 1. The banquet ticket system is still broken.  Rachel Brazo should be the only person to accept money for tickets.  The list of people that have paid for the banquet must be provided before the banquet.  USA Gymnastics should have a place online that is separate from the Congress Registration that will allow people to register for the banquet exclusively.  There is not a simple process to allow people to purchase banquet tickets after the fact.
   2. On-site registration should be in a room rather than in the hall.  The area was cramped.
   3. The auction and the banquet were in need of larger rooms.  Bobbi Montanari, RACC, stated that both events will be in larger rooms next year.
   4. A floor plan of the facility to show the location of the rooms should be printed in the program.
   5. The atmosphere of the auction was very distracting.
   6. Nina Dent feels that the states are spending more money on the states baskets for the auction than it is worth.  If the purpose of the auction is to make money and to bring people together, there are other ways.  A casino night was suggested.  Nina, Hilary Carlson, and Linda Barclay will investigate the details associated with a casino night.
   7. We need to reduce the number of signed autographed posters at the auction but the silent auction items need to remain.

 C.    Suggestions

1. 1. The banquet can offer a plated dinner with a variety of food choices rather than a buffet style meal.  Videos of the past season could be played as dinner is being served.
   2. Banquet tables should be numbered so people will know at which table they are to sit.
   3. Have more people assigned to greet and direct people to the proper banquet table.
   4. Schedule the banquet for more than 1½ hours.
   5. Schedule the social hour from 6:00-7:00PM with the banquet beginning at 7:00PM.
   6. Recognize the past Hall of Fame inductees during the banquet.
   7. Display the awards that the All Star Team receives.
   8. Consideration should be made for having the auction begin earlier.
   9. Display the posters announcing the Regional Award Winners throughout the Congress.
   10. Have the Hall of Fame inductees ring available for presentation at the banquet.  Also have their name engraved on the inside of the ring.
   11. Have the Hall of Fame inductee be responsible for their presentation at the banquet.
   12. Ask Jason McDonald to submit a budget to create the Hall of Fame videos.
   13. Ask Hall of Fame inductees to submit videos and pictures to Jason by a date set by Jason.
   14. Inform Hall of Fame inductees that they will be on the master rooming list of Rachel’s/Bobbi.
   15. If air travel is needed the Hall of Fame inductee will make arrangements and submit them to the Hall of Fame Director.
   16. The Hall of Fame Director shall do a follow-up call to the inductees after sufficient time has been given for the announcement letter to arrive.
   17. Encourage different people to present at Regional Congress.  Some possible presenters would be Casey Wright and Michelle Hart, Todd Gardiner, Laurie Reed, Laurie Koch from Olympia in Michigan, Cassie Rice, Barry Keelie from Midland, Jim Jarrett on philosophy, Dr. Larry Nassar, Chris Burdette, and someone from St. Vincent Sports Medicine.
   18. Develop a history page on the Regional website.  Thanks to Kristin for our awesome new website.

IV.  2012 REGIONAL MEET BIDS

There were two bids for each of the Regional Meets.  Since Linda Barclay is involved with USA Sports Production and a co-bidder on each of the Regional Meets, she removed herself from the discussion and the selection of the meet sites.  Geddert’s Twistars and Wrights Gymnastics bid on the Level 9/10 Regional Meet. 

A silent paper vote was taken to determine the host of the Level 9/10 Regional Meet.  The results are:                     

                                    Wrights Gymnastics            3 votes

                                    Geddert’s Twistars               2 votes

The 2012 Level 9/10 Regional Meet is awarded to Wrights Gymnastics

Excalibur Gymnastics and Sportastik Gymnastics bid on the Level 8 Regional Meet.

Following some discussion a silent paper vote was taken to determine the host of the Level 8 Regional Meet.  The results are:         

                                    Gymnastics X-Calibur          4 votes

                                    Sportastik Gymnastics         2 vote

The 2012 Level 8 Regional Meet is awarded to Gymnastics X-Calibur.

V.  JUDGES

Char Christensen reminded the State Chairmen to rank at least 14 judges to be submitted to her for the Regional Meet assignments.  She also reminded the State Chairmen not to consider any judge that returned their Professional Involvement Form after the deadline date.  Char distributed a list of the judges that could be considered for National Meet assignment based on their leadership role in the region.  Three are to be selected for the Level 9 Eastern Nationals and four judges are to be selected for the Junior Olympic Nationals.  After Hilary Carlson, Char Christensen, Nina Dent, and Augusta Lipsey were excused from the meeting (Kittia Carpenter will not be available for a national meet this year) the remaining Committee Members discussed and voted on the judges to represent Region 5 at the National Championships.  The following judges were chosen.

Level 10 Junior Olympic Championships (listed alphabetically)

1. Char Christensen
2. Nina Dent
3. Judy Dobransky
4. Linda McDonald

Level 9 Eastern Championships (listed alphabetically)

1. Hilary Carlson
2. Judy Kemp
3. Augusta Lipsey

Alternates (listed alphabetically)

1. Sandy Oldham
2. Vicki Smith
3. Donna Trevethan
4. Ann Vogel

VI.  NEXT MEETING

Please consider July 10, 2012 from 10:00am – 5:00pm for the next Regional Administrative Committee meeting.  Let Bobbi know of any conflicts.

VII. ADJOURNMENT

Meeting adjourned at 4:56pm.

Respectfully Submitted 9/30/11

Augusta A. Lipsey

Regional Secretary