·         Concern about athletes performing back tucks instead of layouts

·         Considering using lines for distance and direction on vault

·         More judges’ education for the collegiate program

Mark was informed that the joint committee was going to address some of the same concerns at this meeting

 

Kathy Kelly asked Mark about the possibility of USA Gymnastics conducting a Future Collegiate Gymnast Showcase on the Friday evening after the JO Nationals training. The JO coaches are requesting that USAG offer this to allow the alternates and other High School Juniors and unsigned Seniors an opportunity to be seen by the collegiate coaches, as well as be present at the JO Nationals to support their teammates. This would also reduce the travel time for the coaches, as they would not need to travel to another meet on another weekend. It would also allow for more flexibility in travel plans for clubs with high school Juniors and Seniors, since they know how many airline tickets to book, etc., regardless if their gymnasts qualified to Nationals.

 

IV. Administrative Committee Report

 

Kathy Kelly reported that the National Administrative Committee held an unofficial meeting at JO Nationals since seven of the nine members were present in Oklahoma City.  The committee members are preparing for the revisions to the Women’s Rules and Policies.

The RACC’s requested that their annual meeting be conducted at JO Nationals and another at the State Chair Workshop.

 

V. Pre-Elite Committee report

 

Kathy Kelly reported that the new “Hopes” division has been implemented as a bridge between the Talent Opportunity Program (TOP) and Pre-Elite. Information can be obtained by calling your Regional Pre-elite Committee Chairman or by checking the TOP page on the USAG website (www.usa-gymnastics.org/women/tops/hopes)

 

VI. rules & policies

 

Inappropriate Attire: Reminder that only one pair of stud earrings (one per ear) is allowed. No change to the present rules was recommended at this time.

Page 13, Change wording under II:

Gymnast is obligated to: J. Be well groomed in her appearance:

#3. No jewelry, with the exception of one pair of stud earrings (one in each ear).

 

Page 21, bullet at top of page:

Recommendation to change the wording to:  If due to religious reasons or valid extenuating circumstances, a gymnast is unable to compete with her designated age group, she may compete on another day (or in another session) with the approval of the SACC.  She will not be eligible for ANY awards. Her score may be used for qualification (if qualification is by score, not placement or percentage) to the next meet or for mobility purposes. Effective August 1, 2006.

Motion:  C. Bunge

Second: L. Thorberg

PASSED

 

Page 26, D. State Championships, #5

Recommendation to change the wording to include Level 8 for direct entry into the state meet based upon the previous year’s Regional score. Effective August 1, 2006.

Motion: J. Bowse

Second: D. Witenstein

PASSED

 

Page 44, J. 1.b Inquiry Regulations

Recommendation to add the “flat” (not “up to”) specific compositional deductions to the list of items upon which an inquiry can be based. Effective August 1, 2006.

Motion: C. Jarrett

Second: L. Johnson

PASSED