Women's Program

National Elite Program Committee

Virginia Beach, Virginia
July 14, 2002 The meeting was called to order 5:30 p.m. by Gary Anderson, National Elite Program Chairman.

I. Roll Call:

Chairman - Gary Anderson
Region I - Derick Moellenbeck
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
NETC - Audrey Schweyer
EPM - Gary Warren

II. Regional Reports

Gary Anderson asked each Regional Chair to give a regional report. Numbers of athletes in the regional camps and clinics was discussed along with participation in regional elite meets. The regional camps were well attended. TOP numbers were given also. Much discussion took place on the need for the continued used of National Staff to be assigned to regional camps. This need is based upon the fact that the regional camps reach many new elite coaches and athletes. It is also felt that the National Staff will draw more athletes and coaches to their camps. The changing of scheduling camps and/or competitions was discussed and what can be done to prevent any problems in the future.

III. Compulsory Judging Issues

Audrey Schweyer presented a report from questions on problems with judging the compulsory routines.

Recommendation: Clarifications to "General Comments/Judging Guidelines" in the Elite Compulsory Program text:

• Incomplete Element: Up to the value of the element, but not to exceed the value of the element.
• Changing an element: -.30
• Adding an element: -.30
• Failure to connect series (hop/step/pause/stop):
  Dance series -.20, Acro series -.30
• Spotting any element (assisting through a skill): deduct the value of the element
• On Floor Exercise, amplitude/execution/body posture/foot faults: may be taken on each element.
• Balance Beam Element Values clarifications:
      Text must add the "Hold" Element. Value is .50.
      Alternating kicks, value are .50 each DIRECTION.
      Alternating back kicks .50. delete EACH.
• Vault:
      Failure to land on feet first - VOID vault
      Vault will be judged by FIG deductions with exception of dynamics - which will be worth 1.0
      potting DURING the vault - VOID
      Body position of the vault must be declared.
• Floor Element Values clarifications:
      Split Leap .50
      Switch Leap 1.0
      Full turn 1.0
• Add: Failure to perform all elements in the order as listed in the Compulsory Text. -.30
• Gymnast may stand on a board for the bar mount.

    Motion: Tony Retrossi
    Second: Mary Lee Tracy
    PASSED

Gary Anderson gave a special thanks to Audrey Schweyer for her work on these recommendations.

IV. Clarifications to the Compulsory Text Additions

Recommendation: Clarifications to the Elite Compulsory Program text:

• Bars: Hand grip in front giant is optional.
• Beam: Add "salto to the feet" dismount. Eliminate the word "timer".
• Floor: All passes must be performed across the floor area (not on the diagonal).
• Floor: Optional entrance into the side chasseé, cat leap full
• Floor: Extra steps taken into any tumbling pass will be a 0.30 deduction

    Motion: Ray Gnat
    Second: Derick Moellenbeck
    PASSED

V. Physical Abilities Clarifications

Recommendation: Clarifications to the Physical Abilities in the Elite Compulsory Text text:

• Rope Climb: legs may be held above horizontal.
• Flexibility: Hips MUST be square. Eliminate the 10 degree angle.
• Leg Lifts: Add: arms must remain straight and extended in a straight line passing by the ears through the entire test.
• Handstand Hold: Eliminate the word "lever".
• Lever: Eliminate the word "swing".

    Motion: Greg LaFleur
    Second: Jen Bundy
    PASSED

VI. 2003 National Elite Qualification

Recommendation that a 31.00 AA be the 2003 Challenge optional qualification score for Junior National. Recommendation that a 29.00 AA be the 2003Challenge optional qualification score for Child National.
    Motion: Brad Loan
    Second: Jen Bundy
    PASSED

VII. Clinics

Recommendation that due to the short competitive season in the summer of 2003, each Region will conduct only one clinic which will be held prior to the first season.
    Motion: Michael Harris
    Second: Tony Retrosi
    PASSED

VIII. Calendar

The elite calendar for the 2002-2003 season was reviewed. The committee discussed their options for Elite Regional Competitions and Regional Training Camps.

IX. TOP Report

Gary Warren presented a report on the TOP season. Because of several issues such as the TOP Website, TOP Newsletter and recent TOP publicity, the TOP numbers will be up this year. Gary Warren gave an update of the TOP Testing and Training Camps for this year. He asked that the committee to be sure that the TOP testing results be sent to the office as soon as possible after the test.

The meeting adjourned at 11:00 p.m.

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