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Women's Program

Women's Technical Committee Conference Call

December 19, 1997

I. Roll Call

Meeting was called to order at 2:00 EST by Connie Maloney, Women’s Jr. Olympic Program Manager, acting as facilitator. 
Chairman         Marilyn Cross
Region 1         Pam Bileck
Region 2         Linda Mulvihill
Region 3         Carole Bunge
Region 4         Linda Thorberg
Region 5         Char Christensen
Region 6         Cindy Sielski
Region 7         Cheryl Hamilton
Region 8         Marian Dykes
Audrey Schweyer  ETC
Connie Maloney   JO Program Manager

II. Compulsory Questions & Answers

The committee reviewed and finalized the Level 4-6 and Level 7 Questions and Answers document, which is included in February Technique.

III. Level 5 Compulsory Bar Exercise

Due to the decision of the JO Program Committee to reduce the amplitude requirements of the Level 5 Counterswings, the committee made the following changes to the deductions:
Motion to change the deductions to:
Hips not to a minimum of 15° below the height of the high bar Up to 0.60
16° to 29° below height of high bar 0.05 - 0.10
30° to 45° below height of high bar 0.15 - 0.20
46° to 60° below height of high bar 0.25 - 0.30
61° to 75° below height of high bar 0.35 - 0.45
76° and below 0.50 - 0.60
Motion–P. Bileck
Second–M. Dykes
PASSED

IV. Optional Element Evaluation

Motion to add to the Jr. Olympic Element Supplement the following element on Balance Beam: #S2.204 Split leap forward with change of legs (Switch-leg leap) with less than 160° leg separation = B
Motion–L. Mulvihill
Second–C. Christensen
PASSED

V. Optional Clarification on Bars

For the Jr. Olympic program, the Uprise to Handstand *2.405 (2.305 in FIG Code) is a “D” element if performed to within 20° of vertical. If the uprise finishes more than 20° from vertical, then award “B” value part for Uprise to clear support #2.205.

VI. Elite Testing Program

The committee discussed several areas which seem to need additional deductions.
Motion to recommend to the Elite Program Committee to include in the Floor Acro testing a deduction for adding running steps into the first Acro pass of Round-off, 2 whipsaltos, 2 flic-flacs, layout salto backward.
Motion–C. Sielski
Second–P. Bileck
PASSED

VII. Miscellaneous Jr. Olympic Concerns

A. Cross discussed the fact that many coaches, as well as teammates, are becoming accustomed to “coaching” the gymnast during the competition performance. Judges are reminded that if this occurs, the coach (or other athletes) should be given a warning prior to a deduction being taken. If the Meet Referee is present at the coaches’ meeting, the verbal warning (reminder) may be given at that time. If the coach then proceeds to “coach” his/her athlete during her routine, the deduction may be applied without an additional warning.

B. Compulsory Handspring Vault: The committee was asked to review the deductions for the support phase and timing of repulsion. Possible changes or additions will be on the agenda for the March 1998 meeting.

C. Inappropriate attire - Jewelry: The committee requests that coaches tell their gymnasts that only STUD EARRINGS are acceptable. Additional jewelry (ankle bracelets, necklaces, dangle earrings, etc.) are not only a distraction to the performance, but more importantly a safety issue.

Conference call meeting adjourned at 3:15 PM.
Next meeting is scheduled for March 6-8, 1998 in Ft. Worth, Texas in conjunction with the Visa American Cup.

This article appears in the February 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 2.


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