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General Gymnastics Advisory Panel Minutes

Conference Call
September 16, 1997

I. Roll Call
David Moskovitz  Leader
Dean Capelotti   Member
Lori Laznovsky   Member
Steve Whitlock   USA Gymnastics
The meeting opened at 11:00 a.m. PDT.
II. General Gymnastics Rules and Policies
Whitlock requested that Moskovitz send all documents to him on computer disk.
Moskovitz reported on several minor changes to the documents presented in Orlando. Whitlock reported on his discussions with membership, sanctioning, and the three program departments. Discussion followed regarding USAG sanction procedures.
It was agreed that two levels of sanction be included on the General Gymnastics form. The first level is a "Local Display" and "Clinic" Sanction for $10. The second is a "Gymnastics Festival" Sanction for $25; an additional $2/participant head tax is to be collected with the Sanction Report.
It was agreed that a statement be included to recommend a participation fee of $20.
It was agreed that a statement be included to recommend that each GymFest present Team Participation Awards and Individual Participation Certificates.
It was agreed that any event involving state, regional, or national titles requires the approval of the GGAP.
It was agreed that any event with international participation requires the approval of the national office and would be subject to special sanction fees.
III. Regional Congress presentations report
Moskovitz and Capelotti conducted two sessions at the Region 1 Congress. Moskovitz reported that attendance was good and that interest is growing in the region, especially northern California. Moskovitz and Capelotti are working on a proposal to have a demonstration of GG at the 1998 event.
Laznovsky conducted three sessions at the 1997 GAT Convention. Attendance at the sessions was high due to the announcement of a GymFest event at GAT in 1998. She expressed concern about the lack of GG experience in the area and requested assistance in providing leadership for GAT groups.
It was agreed that the Southern Classic GymFest be conducted in conjunction with the 1998 GAT Convention. The GGAP will work with the local organizing committee to conduct the event according to the Rules and Policies for national events.
It was agreed that special consideration be given to planning for a set of General Gymnastics clinics, displays, and evaluations during 1998. The panel instructed Whitlock to include this item in the budget.
These activities will be necessary not only for the development of General Gymnastics, but also in preparation for the delegation being selected for the 11th World Gymnaestrada.
IV. Information for people planning festivals next year
It was agreed that the publication of the General Gymnastics Rules and Policies book will provide the necessary information of gymnastics festival hosts in 1998.
V. Site for 1998 National GymFest
Discussion followed regarding the possibilities available at the 1998 National Congress in Indianapolis.
It was agreed that Whitlock would present the plan to Kathy Scanlan and the USA Gymnastics Events Department.
It was agreed that groups participating in the Southern Classic GymFest could receive special consideration in the Selection Criteria for the 11th World Gymnaestrada.
Discussion followed regarding participation in the FIG Gala at the 11th World Gymnaestrada. Moskovitz reviewed the concept of the performance as it was presented at the WG 2nd Information Meeting in June, 1997.
It was agreed that the criteria established by the FIG/GG/TC and the Göteborg Organizing Committee was in conflict with the procedures established for USA Gymnastics' Delegation.
It was agreed that a decision on this matter be postponed until February, at which time the designated choreographer would be contacted for further information.
Discussion followed regarding General Gymnastics Membership. Whitlock asked the panel to consider alternatives for dealing with the rebate procedures currently being used in the Men's, Women's, and Rhythmic programs.
The panel instructed Whitlock to investigate the amount of the current rebates.
It was agreed that rebate dollars should be channeled toward administrative expenses for the GGAP, other committees, and for General Gymnastics development.
The call was concluded at 1:00 p.m. PDT.
Respectfully submitted,
David Moskovitz, Leader
September 24, 1997
This article appears in the January 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 1.

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