GGAP Conference Call

May 13, 1998
The call commenced at 11:06 a.m. CST

I. Roll Call

Members Present:

Dave Moskovitz, GGAP Leader
Dean Capelotti, Member
Lori Laznovsky, Member
Steve Whitlock, USA Gymnastics GG Director

II. Old Business

Laznovsky noted that the working minutes from the April 11, 1998 GGAP meeting should indicate volunteer staffing assistance at the 1998 National GymFest provided by Sokol KHB.

III. "Pioneer Groups"

It was clarified that the so-called USA/GG "Pioneer Groups" are those groups that attended the first (1993) USA National GymFest in Indianapolis.

The pioneer groups include: High Flyers (Mich.), North Shore Acad. of Gymn. (Wis.), Maverick's Gymnastics (W. Virginia), Performers Edge (Ind.) and Sokol KHB (Texas).

These groups were granted a waiver of participation fee* for one group in any subsequent National GymFests in which they participate.

*This includes the basic participation fee, not the add-ons such as GymFest Party, T-shirt, etc. [NOTE: This area will be discussed again during the next GGAP conference call.]

IV. 1998 Austin GG Instructor's Workshop

It was clarified that the Instructor's Workshop to be conducted in Austin, Texas in September is not an official PAGU event and that the name of this event should be the "1998 Austin GG Instructor's Workshop" in all future publications and information brochures.

Participating delegates from PAGU member federations are invited to attend the workshop.

Moskovitz is preparing the curriculum and identifying instructors for the Las Vegas Workshop and will report progress during the next GG Conference Call in June.

V. World Gymnaestrada Concerns

A. Moskovitz proposed that USA Gymnastics charge the following per person "USA WG Delegation Member Fees" for participation in the 1999 World Gymnaestrada. These fees will be payable directly to USA Gymnastics with 50% due by November 15, 1998, and the second payment due by April 15, 1999.

USA WG Delegation Member Fee components:

1. WG Festival ticket, $190

The WG Festival ticket includes: Participation in the World Gymnaestrada; free access to all events taking place during WG week (with the exception of events such as national presentations and the FIG Gala); a festival program and guide; festival badge; a public transport rover ticket for trams, regular and shuttle buses, and round trips by boat; free admission to Liseberg theme park, botanical garden, local leisure and swimming facilities, museums, exhibitions in the trade fair compound, Gymnaestrada Avenue, and a special reduction on prices in many shops.

2. USAG Delegation Member Costs, $260

The USAG Delegation Member costs includes: USA Gymnastics WG Delegation Fee, USA Delegation Welcome Party and USA Delegation Uniform

3. TOTAL USA WG Delegation Member Fee, $450

Proposal APPROVED

B. USA WG Delegation Travel/Accommodation Costs

International Sports Exchange (ISE) will establish appropriate fees for travel and accommodation costs, and develop a timetable for payments due, etc. Payments for this aspect of the trip will be paid directly to ISE.

These costs will include:

1. Lodging in the schools, $TBD by ISE
Includes: 9 nights w/ bed and bedding, breakfast and lunch
2. Transportation (air and ground) $TBD by ISE

NOTE 1: TOTAL costs per participant staying in the schools (USAG Delegation Member Costs + Travel/Accommodation Costs) will be approximately $2,000 per person. Final amounts will vary depending on originating flight city, necessary connections, etc.

NOTE 2: Persons desiring to stay in hotel accommodations will have an additional cost of approximately $550 per person. This includes breakfast but no lunch.

NOTE 3: ISE will provide a "Group Leader Incentive" by offering FREE air + school accommodations + meals as above for one Group Leader (or chaperone) for every 20 paid participants from their group staying in school accommodations. ISE is willing to prorate and credit amounts for groups that have less than or more than 20 participants.

Proposal APPROVED

C. Add-on costs
ISE shall be responsible for organizing, planning, collecting payments, etc. associated with all "add-on" costs including the purchase of tickets to special WG performance events:

(Expected costs)

FIG Gala	$24
Opening Ceremony	$12
Closing Ceremony	$8
National Evening Performances	$16

Proposal APPROVED

VI. WG Selection Committee for the USA Delegation to the 1999 WG

Whitlock proposed the following members of USA Gymnastics 1999 WG Selection Committee:

USA Gymnastics Director for General Gymnastics (Whitlock), GGAP Leader (Moskovitz), National Group Choreographer (Lord), Closing Ceremony Choreographer (Towson), GGAP member (Laznovsky), GGAP member (Capelotti), and Athlete's Council Representative (TBD).

NOTE: The Selection Committee is responsible for assigning participating groups to the various performance alternatives available during the 1999 WG.

Proposal APPROVED

Laznovsky proposed that GGAP consider the appointment of additional expert(s) to the open position(s). For nomination procedures and criteria, see page 29 of the GG Rules and Policies book. Nominations will be considered until August 1, 1998.

Proposal APPROVED

VII. TeamGymn

A. Moskovitz presented the following suggested revision to the TeamGymn regulations:

• In mini-trampoline, under the difficulty values for Level 1 this may be performed with a vaulting board instead of a mini-tramp.

Proposal APPROVED

B. For the TeamGymn demonstrations at the 1998 National Congress and 1998 National GymFest, Moskovitz proposed the following:

• Waive the age group designations (mixed age groups are permitted)
• Attempt to identify demonstration groups that can show the various levels - groups should conform to the rules of a particular level
• Attempt to identify demo groups in the male, female and mixed categories
• Clarification, there is no deduction for not doing skills listed for a particular level

Proposal APPROVED

C. Capelotti recommended that Moskovitz prepare the judging regulations that will be used for the 1998 TeamGymn demonstrations and that Moskovitz identify and train the officials utilized for these demonstrations.

Proposal APPROVED

VIII. 1999 World Gymnaestrada Youth Camp

1. Laznovsky proposed the following regarding the Youth Camp opportunity:

• A total of 12 campers will be selected at the discretion of the GGAP to attend the Youth Camp during the 1999 WG in Sweden.
• Campers should be between the ages of 15-18. Campers must be able to provide travel and lodging expenses. Total expenses are approximately $2,000 dollars per person. All travel arrangements will be made through International Sports Exchange, Inc.
• Campers should appreciate and understand this opportunity to experience an international event. Campers will be participating in the camp for seven days and should be able to handle travel and camp demands.
• Campers may be able to travel with a participating club from his/her area. Campers should expect to be called upon (following the camp) to submit and/or assist with articles for publication or presentations for USA Gymnastics.
• Two coaches, one male and one female, will be assigned to accompany the campers. Total expenses for the coaches are approximately $2,000 dollars per person. All travel arrangements will be made through International Sports Exchange, Inc.

Proposal APPROVED

2. Capelotti proposed that GGAP investigate the possibility of paying all or part of the travel and housing expenses for the two designated Youth Camp coaches.

Proposal APPROVED

3. Lasnovsky proposed that the application process for Youth Camp athletes and coaches be announced in July 1998.

Proposal APPROVED

IX. GG Schedule

Moskovitz proposed the following GG schedule as an alternative to that approved in the April 11 minutes:

1998	In July, USAG will host the PAGU Congress in Houston. The first PAGU/GG Technical Assembly will be conducted. Whitlock is responsible for this activity.
1999	Preparatory camp for 1999 WG - (Date and location TBD) This will be discussed at the July meeting in Las Vegas. National GymFest - Suggested dates: 1st or 2nd weekends in December World Gymnaestrada (July 2-10) Regional GymFests at Regional Congresses GG Camps FIG and PAGU GG events TBD
2000	Conduct the National GymFest with an emphasis on guest participation by PAGU member federations. This should be in a location that is easy for the PAGU countries to attend, such as Texas or Florida.
2001	Conduct the National GymFest with an emphasis on guest participation by European groups as well as PAGU countries. The site for this National GymFest should be a "destination city" attractive to European groups. This National GymFest should be used as a selection event for the 2003 World Gymnaestrada.
2002	The National GymFest in this year should emphasize preparations for the 2003 WG - a "preview" event. Bids should be entertained from the West Coast
2003	World Gymnaestrada (in Lisbon, Portugal) Other 2003 GG activities TBD

Proposal APPROVED

The Conference Call concluded at 1:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted by Dave Moskovitz, GGAP Leader

This article appears in the July 1998 issue of Technique, Vol. 18, No. 7.

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