Women’s Joint Jr. Olympic and Technical Committee Meeting

May 1, 2006

Courtyard Marriott Hotel

Oklahoma City, Okla.

 

I. ROLL cALL

 

J. O and Technical Committee Chairmen Tom Koll and Cheryl Hamilton, respectively, called the meeting to order at 9:00 a.m.

 

 

J. O. Comm.

Technical Comm.

Region 1

Dan Witenstein

Julie Bowse

Region 2

Laurie Reid

Linda Mulvihill

Region 3

Cheryl Jarrett

Carole Bunge

Region 4

Don Houlton

Linda Thorberg

Region 5

John Geddert

Char Christensen

Region 6

Larry Goldsmith

Pat Panichas

Region 7

Linda Johnson

Myra Elfenbein

Region 8

Paul Padron

Marian Dykes

Asst. Tech. Comm. Chair

 

Audrey Schweyer

NCAA liaison

Mark Cook

 

JO Program Manager

Connie Maloney

 

VP of Program

Kathy Kelly

 

NAWGJ

Carole Ide

(afternoon)

 

II. ELITE SPORTSWEAR/GK REPORT  

 

President Sallie Weaver asked for any constructive criticism of the apparel provided to the JO National athletes, and also for any suggestions in regards to the placing of orders at the Regional meets. The committee thanked GK for once again making the athletes feel special by outfitting them with beautiful leotards and warm-up uniforms.

 

Sallie also asked about the apparel for alternates. The committee requested that we continue the same procedures as we have currently; that is, GK will provide apparel for the first alternate only.  First alternates that are present at the competition may pick up the apparel and be with the team on the competition floor. If the first alternate is not present at the competition, GK will use that apparel for any problems with sizing for the competitors and will later send the 1st alternates’ full apparel to Connie Maloney at the National office for distribution. Second alternates will not be provided apparel unless an injury to one of the 7 qualifiers causes the first alternate to be added to the meet and the 2nd alternate moves into the first alternate slot. If the 2nd alternate moves into the 1st alternate slot after GK has shipped the apparel to the meet site, they will not be able to supply the apparel, even if this individual attends the meet.

 

The committee discussed the idea that was previously approved that the regions have the same color scheme for four years.  There was discussion on whether a two year time frame would be better. This issue will be brought to the Administrative Committee meeting at National Congress.

 

III. NCAA report

 

Mark Cook reported that the collegiate season went well in regards to the judging assignment system. A few concerns regarding the evaluation process included:

·         Direct connections on beam