The Introductory coach membership has been available since October. However anyone who requested the membership had to register for the membership directly with our office.  We have been working with Gomembers since October to get this membership up and running online. There was a great deal of programming to do with regards to having the safety certification part of the membership.  Stephanie and Mike have tested the live online system since December. We are now confident that this system and membership is in place. This is for All disciplines at Level 1 – 3.  GG – group gymnastics may also use this membership. This will also be used for the cheer memberships.  The rules and policies for cheer are being written and will be completed by the end of January.  This information as stated below will appear in the next issue of Technique.  Please feel free to send it out to your state and regional chairs and JO committees.

Reminder: Levels 1-3, GG and Prep Op gymnasts may register as an introductory athlete online for $ 15.00.  This number gives them membership in USA Gymnastics and allows them to compete in a sanctioned event at levels stated. The benefits are: membership in USA Gymnastics, member card printed from the website, secondary accident insurance at a sanctioned event.  The membership forms may be downloaded online. These memberships are available online. Once a coach coaches level 4 and above, then must attain a professional membership. Once the athlete becomes a level 4 or above athlete, they must attain a regular athlete membership. All may upgrade during the year with the appropriate fees. Questions? Please see Stephanie or

 It’s here! - Introductory Coach Membership

 USA Gymnastics is offering the Introductory coach membership for all Level 1-3 coaches. All Introductory coaches must become safety certified. They must also complete the Introductory Coach application and keep on file. The form can be located online in the forms section. This lower cost alternative allows coaches of Levels 1-3 with current safety certification to participate in sanctioned events. The membership is modeled after the Introductory Membership and is available for online registration.

 Here is how easy it is to register:

1.      Locate the Introductory Coach application in the Forms section at www.usa-gymnastics.org, complete it and keep on file.

2.      Go to the Member Services link on the website, locate the register now link and then the link to register for the Introductory Coach membership.

3.      After you complete the form, you will receive your user id and password to register for and complete the online safety course, which is $65.00.

4.      Upon completion and processing of your online safety course results, your Introductory Coach Membership will be released and a membership card will be e-mailed to you.

 Make certain your club mailing and e-mail addresses are up to date!

 Make certain you are not missing out on the latest important information that your club needs to know. Keep your e-mail address current to ensure that you receive our informative broadcast e-mails.

In planning for the mailing of the 2006-2007 competitive seasons’ forms, please be certain that we have your clubs current address on file with Member Services. 

 At the most recent Executive Committee meeting program was directed by legal counsel regarding non-citizen athlete participation at our Junior Olympic Program events.

Updated Ruling for competitors who are non-citizens living and training in the US.

Effective immediately, non-citizen athletes who meet the above criteria will be eligible to compete and receive awards for all USA Gymnastics Junior Olympic sanctioned events including State, Regional, East/West and JO Nationals.

If a non-citizen athlete places in the top four (4) AA at JO Nationals, she will receive the award for her All-Around placement, however; she is not eligible to become a member of the US JO National Team.  In this instance, the next US citizen in rank order will be placed on the JO National Team.