At the completion of the 2010-2011 season the Level 5 and 6 State Championship will be moving to a Fall Season.
Level 5 and 6 will have their states in December, and Level 4 will be competing States in January.
The State Board would like to give everyone as much time as possible to make adjustments for this change to the program.
By having a Fall Compulsory season and a separate Spring Optional season, there will be less conflicts with State, Sectional, Regional and Nationals competitions being held on the same weekend. This will allow our judging community to have more availability. It will also allow level 5 and level 6 gymnasts who compete in the December meets to have the opportunity to compete as a Prep Optional or a Level 7 in the spring.
We realize this is a big change – however, we know this decision is what is best for Pennsylvania Gymnastics.
Thank you to all of you for your understanding and support of Pennsylvania Gymnastics.
There is a National Business Conference on Wed, August 11, 2010 from 8:00AM – 5:00PM
Marriott, Hartford, CT.
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Changes and discussions are already on their way for when the next compulsory and optional changes are to go in effect in 2013.
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Since our state meets are coming up which involve all levels, lets try and remember the following clarification.
After a fall, the gymnast should NOT salute the judge. Although this may be a protocol in other sports, it is NOT something that should occur in Womens' gymnastics. If this occurs toward the end of a routine, a judge may think the routine is over. When this happens, the judge may be working on the score rather than looking up.
This was covered in our minutes a number of years ago. Maybe it needs to be restated since some coaches are still recommending that their gymnasts salute at an inappropriate time. A gymnast needs to salute the judge at the END of her routine -ONLY!!!
Let's get this word out prior to our state meets.
Thanks,
Myra
SAVE THE DATE!
2010 Region 7 Congress
June 25-27, 2010
Sheraton Inner Harbor Hotel
Baltimore, MD
Come and enjoy the fun and interaction of Region 7 Congress where there will be many great lectures! The purpose of a Regional Congress is to provide education to the region while allowing gymnastics professionals the opportunity to interact, learn and relax with their peers in the sport. Attendance at these Regional Congresses provides participants with USA Gymnastics University Credits and/or CPE Credits for Judges.
Then join in the celebration and excitement by attending the Region 7 Banquet where we will present the 2010 Region 7Awards followed by a live and silent auction, the proceeds of which directly benefit Region 7 athletes.
To book rooms or to register please visit http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/membership/congress/regional.php
Don't miss out!!