Women's Program

Joint Meeting: International and National Program Committees

Pompano, Calif.
July 22, 2001

The meeting was called to order 8:00 a.m. by Women's Program Director, Kathy Kelly.

I. Roll Call:

National Committee:
Chairman, Gary Anderson
Region I, Derrick Mollenbeck
Region II, Brad Loan
Region III, Michael Harris
Region IV, Greg LaFleur
Region V, Mary Lee Tracy
Region VI, Tony Retrosi
Region VII, Jen Bundy
Region VIII, Ray Gnat
EPCC, Roe Kreutzer
ETC, Audrey Schweyer
EPM, Gary Warren

International Program Committee Roll Call:
Chairmam, Roe Kreutzer
Coaches Reps:
Mary Lee Tracy, Donna Strauss, Steve Rybacki, Valeri Liuken, Kelli Hill (excused absent)
National Team Coordinator, Marta Karolyi
Sr. Director Women's Program, Kathy Kelly
Athlete Representative, Larissa Fontaine (excused absent)

II. Restructuring Proposal

Gary Anderson presented the philosophy of restructuring the elite qualification system. He encouraged both committees to work more closely together and asked for mutual support between the committees. He requested consideration of the proposal that would encourage more coaches/athletes to commit to the elite level, making the Elite Program more "user friendly."

The committees discussed the proposal for offering and conducting National Elite Qualifying Meets in the 2002 season. Both committees felt this was a good concept and could help to encourage Elite participation and help to standardize the qualifying system.

Recommendation that a National Qualifying meet should be held in conjunction with the American Cup (on the podium, if possible) during the Elite Winter Season. If this meet is successful, the committees will consider offering more than one National Qualifier in the 2003 season.
   Motion - Tony Retrosi
   Second - Mary Lee Tracy
   PASSED

The following competitive schedule was proposed for the 2001 competitive season. The "first season" will be from January through March and include:

• Regional clinics/camps to be conducted in January or early February.
• National Team Training Camps on January 13-17 (Jrs.) and January 17-21 (Srs.)
• One Regional Qualifier between January 26th and February 10th.
• The National Qualifier in conjunction with the American Cup the first weekend in March
• A "Team" Meet Session for Elite athletes already qualified to the 2002 Classics
• Qualifying Sessions for those athletes that need a qualifying score to the American
• Classic/Challenge
• American Classic/Challenge the third or fourth weekend in March

The "Second Elite season" will be from May through August:

• In early May each Region will conduct a TOP/Elite clinic
• Two Regional qualifiers will be conducted in the month of June
• US Challenge and US Classic will be July 12-14, 2002
• USA Championships, August 8-11, 2002

Recommendation to accept the calendar as proposed.
   Motion - Derrick Mollenbech
   Second - Greg LaFleur
   PASSED

Recommendation that it is no longer necessary to remove the board for all elite competitions.
   Motion - Jennifer Bundy
   Second - Brad Loan
   PASSED

Recommendation to include the TOP's Vertical Jump test as part of the Elite Physical Ability battery of tests.
   Motion - Donna Strauss
   Second - Mary Lee Tracy
   PASSED

Recommendation to allow one 8", OR one landing "throw" mat, OR one sting mat for Vault, Bars, and Beam and one sting mat for FX in all Regional and National qualifying meets.
   Motion - Mike Harris
   Second - Greg LaFleur
   PASSED

Recommendation to only require a two judge panel for all Regional and National qualifying meets.
   Motion - Ray Gnat
   Second - Derick Mollenbeck
   PASSED

Recommendation to adjourn the meeting at 10:20 a.m.
   Motion - Donna Strauss
   Second - Valeri Liuken
   PASSED

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