General Gymnastics Advisory Panel
Conference Call - Tuesday, March 10, 1998, 12 noon EST
I. Roll Call
David Moskovitz, Leader Dean Capelotti Lori Laznovsky Steve Whitlock, USAG/GG Development DirectorII. Texas GymFest Report
Laznovsky and Whitlock reported that this was an excellent beginning for GG in Texas!—Ten groups performed with approximately 160 participants and over 700 spectators. Whitlock referred the GGAP members to his written summary which was also sent to the organizers, Biron’s Gymnastics in Houston.
- The quality and variety of the group displays were quite good! Overall, there was a wide age-range in participants (5-57 years).
- A "Texas Fun Dance" was presented to all participants as a large group choreography exercise... and it was fun!
- Trophies were presented to all participants and groups.
- A special logo design was created for the Texas GymFest program, T-shirt and promotional materials.
III. GymFest Awards
Discussion ensued regarding the development of standardized awards for USAG/GG GymFests and events. Whitlock was assigned the task to investigate developing a unique USAG/GG logo that can be used for award medallions, trophies, certificates, etc.
IV. April Meeting of the GGAP
The following daily schedule was adopted for the April 11-12 meeting in Las Vegas:
Friday, April 10 – Meetings with hotel and travel agency representatives
Saturday, April 11 – “Go For It” gym site survey and meetings
Sunday, April 12 – GGAP meetings continueV. Las Vegas GG Workshop and GymFest (July)
The GGAP members discussed curriculum content for these July 10-12 events that will be held in conjunction with the Rhythmic Program “Keep It Going” workshop.
It was agreed that the content include, but not be limited to:
- Basic sports acrobatic skills, partner skills and pyramids
- How to "Get GG Going" in your club, state and region
- Planning and conducting local/state GymFests for fun and profit
- GG administration, membership and the GG R&P
- Safety issues and concerns in GG events
- TeamGymn - a competitive GG activity
- Other lecture and "hands-on" sessions... TBD
It was agreed that the Registration Fee for the GG Workshop will be $80 (received before May 1) or $100 (after May 1). The Registration Fee for the GymFest will be $25 per athlete. Whitlock was assigned to develop a final daily schedule for the events according to the following guidelines:
Friday, July 10
11 am-1 pm – Registration at “Go For It” Gymnastics (host)
1-5 pm – GG Congress sessions (leaders/coaches only)
Evening social event: Cirque du SoleilSaturday, July 11
8-9 am – Leaders/coaches: Performance Evaluation Guidelines
9 am-noon – Las Vegas GymFest performances
12-1:30 pm – Lunch break
1:30 - 5 pm – GG Congress sessions (leaders/coaches plus GymFest participants)Sunday, July 12
9 am-1 pm – GG Congress sessions (leaders/coaches only)
2-7 pm – 1999 World Gymnaestrada meeting and planning session. This meeting is open to ALL who are interested. Attendance is REQUIRED for at least 1 representative from groups that have submitted the “Intent to Participate” form. (This form is in the GG R&P).Discussion followed regarding GGAP assistance to groups planning to participate in the 1999 World Gymnaestrada.
The GGAP will extend invitations to groups that have submitted the “Intent To Participate” form to participate in special sessions (independent from the Las Vegas GymFest/GG Congress) to assist them in preparing for the 1999 WG. These groups may send one Group Leader and one athlete FREE OF CHARGE to participate in these special sessions as well as attend other Las Vegas GG Congress and GymFest sessions (time permitting).
VI. USAG World Gymnaestrada Staff
Discussion followed regarding the development of the USAG Staff for the 1999 World Gymnaestrada as outlined in the GG R&P.
It was agreed that the following be used as a guide in developing a final list of USAG World Gymnaestrada staff and assistants;
Delegation Leader – Steve Whitlock
Assistant Delegation Leader – Dave Moskovitz
Protocol Officer – TBD
Public Relations Officer – Jennifer Lee
Marketing/Sponsorship/Sales Manager – Daron Motley, USAG Merchandise Director*
Travel/Lodging Managers – Kermit and Jean Davis, International Sports Exchange
School Housing Coordinator – Dean Capelotti*
USA National Large Group Coordinator – Paula Lord*
Group Performances Coordinator – Dean Capelotti*
Security Officer – TBD
Opening & Closing Ceremony Coordinator – Toby Towson*
National Evening Coordinators* – (see below)*Assistants to be determined at the World Gymnaestrada planning meeting in Las Vegas on Sunday, July 12.
VI. English Speaking National Evening (ESNE)
Helen Roberts (GBR), Director for the ESNE, recently provided updated information regarding this cooperative activity involving AUS, CAN, GBR, NZL and USA Gymnastics.
The ESNE show will be divided into three sections. Each country is responsible for six minutes in each section as well as assisting with the Introduction and Grand March-in, transitions and the Finale.
USA Gymnastics is responsible for the following:
Section I – How gymnastics started in your country...
USA Coordinator: Lil Laznovsky
Participants: Texas, Sokol and other mid-west GG clubsSection II – Your country’s most recognized national sport(s)...
USA Coordinator: Toby Towson
Participants: East coast GG clubsSection III – Current day music & dance popular in your country...
USA Coordinator: Western Region Group staff
Participants: Western GG clubsThe Conference Call adjourned at 1:30 pm EST
Respectfully submitted, David Moskovitz, Leader
This article appears in the May 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 5.
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