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Women's Program

Women's International Elite Program Committee

Conference Call, March 7, 2001

The call commenced at 12 noon.

I. Roll Call:

Roe Kreutzer, NIECC
Kelli Hil,l Coach Representatives
Valeri Liukin
Steve Rybacki
Donna Strauss
Mary Lee Tracy
Martha Karolyi, National Team Coordinator
Larissa Fontaine, Athlete Representative
Tom Koll, (ex officio) Vice Chair Women
Kathy Kelly, Sr. Director Women's Program

II. Operating Code

Koll apprised the committee regarding the actions taken by the WPC on their recommendations to the Operating Code. The committee discussed inclusion of the FIG Consultant, the necessity of her input on international issues and the needs of the elite program. The following decision was made.

Motion: Recommendation that the FIG Consultant be included on the IEC (ex officio) for input and advice on international issues. A list of duties and responsibilities for this position will be included in the Operating Code.
    Motion: Rybacki
    Second: Karolyi
    PASSED

The committee charged Koll to represent their issues to the WPC for the change and to the Executive Committee regarding the importance of immediate communication from the FIG Consultant on issues that affect the development and training of our athletes.

III. World Championships Selection Procedures

The committee reviewed the latest draft of the 2001 Selection Procedures and made the following recommendation which is reflected in the document. The procedures will be presented to the WPC and the Executive Committee for approval. The committee requested that they have an opportunity to amend the procedures if any changes are made by the FIG to the competition format of the World Championships.

Motion: Recommendation that the World Team Selection Committee be the National Team Coordinator, the Chairman of the International Elite Committee and the Athlete Representative.
    Motion: Mary Lee Tracy
    Second: Larissa Fontaine
    PASSED

Motion: Recommendation to accept the 2001 World Championships Selection Procedures as amended.
    Motion: Strauss
    Second: Tracy
    PASSED

IV. Funding Programs

Kathy presented the funding proposals for Athlete and Club Support as directed by the committee at their January meeting. The committee amended the proposals based upon new information received, and made the following recommendations.

Motion: Recommendation that for the 2001 competitive season the Senior Age Division be 16 and over.
    Motion: Strauss
    Second: Tracy
    PASSED

Motion: Recommendation to accept the funding proposals for Club Support as amended.
    Motion: Rybacki
    Second: Strauss
    PASSED

Motion: Recommendation to accept the funding proposal for Athlete Support as amended.
    Motion: Strauss
    Second: Tracy
    PASSED

V. Women's Team Responsibility Manual

The committee members will review the Women's Team Responsibility Manual for any necessary changes. The following sections were assigned:

VI. World University Games

Kelly apprised the committee of the financial situation regarding the World University Games and the difficulties with Selection Procedures, etc. The committee agreed to support the collegiate program with administrative assistance and Olympic Committee interface but that the small amount of money available from the Olympic Committee to support international competitions ($11,500.00) could best be used toward providing another team experience for our elite athletes.

A conference call will be conducted next week to finalize the manual and review the National Team Training Plan and Calendar. The call will be March 16, 2001.


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