Attached is the application form (with application instructions) for the 2019 Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship.
Eligibility for the scholarship includes:
~graduating senior
~currently competing Level 8-10 in the Region 7 Women’s JO Program
~plans to attend college
~Has not accepted a gymnastics scholarship
View Form HERE
Applications and supporting documents should be send to Linda Johnson, RJOCC (address included in application) on or before April 15, 2019.
Thank you!
Linda Johnson/Region 7 JOCC/USA Gymnastics
Cell: (443) 569-9412
r7jocc@gmail.com
Region 7 Updates
USAG Region 7 Updates
2019 Region 7 Congress Announcement

On behalf of Region 7 we are pleased to announce the date and location of our Regional Congress!
Region 7 Congress
June 21 – 23, 2019
Hilton Harrisburg
One 2nd St., Harrisburg, Pa 17010
Registration will be opening soon on the USA Gymnastics website!
Jennifer Bortz/Region 7RACC
XCEL Training Camp Bid Call
Call for bids – XCEL Regional Training Camp Opportunity.
Please see the attached information and bid sheet for an opportunity to bid on the first annual Region 7 Xcel Training Camp. All the information you should need to submit the bid is included in the attachment. But, if you have any questions please feel free to contact:Jane Caruso, RXCC at Janecaruso2@gmail.com or Jennifer Bortz, RACC at JBortz7rac@gmail.com
View Bid Info HERE
2019 Region 7 Camps
Region 7 has announced it’s 2019 Training Camps. Train hard and mark your calendars.
Pre-Season Camp
Levels 8-10
12-14 July 2019
Arena Gymnastics, Hamilton, NJ
High Performance Camp
Levels 9 & 10 Who scored AA=36 or higher at Nationals
Woodward Camp, Woodward, PA
View flyer HERE
Regional & National Messages to USAG Members
Hello Region 7!
In light of the most recent events impacting USA Gymnastics, on behalf of the Region 7 Committee I wanted to provide you all with an update on the status of Region 7. Your elected Region 7 Committee of volunteers is united in our message of strength. Region 7 is STRONG! We are functioning (and able to function) under the assumption that all events scheduled or to be scheduled for the 2018/2019 season will run as planned (see message Annie Heffernon highlighted below). Now is the time to continue to show our strength and function with a business as usual approach. As your elected representatives of Region 7 – your Committee will continue to put the athletes, coaches, club owners, parents, and all associated with Region 7 as the top priority as we move forward! We will also continue to update you with any new information we receive in a timely manner.Please feel free to pass along my contact information on to anyone with any questions. I will be happy to address any concerns, to the best of my ability, that they might have. We look forward to incredible season of gymnastics and are excited to see it all come together at the invitational, State and Regional meets this year.
Region 7 Strong,
Jennifer Bundy-BortzLetter from Annie Heffernon to National, Regional and State Chairman:
I understand many of you are concerned about your state and regional funds. I spoke with Scott Shollenbarger, our CFO, this morning. He assured me that your funds are there and that you should continue to run your state and regional camps/clinics/events/competitions as you normally would. Any decision eventually made by the USOC will not impact state and regional funds. Also, the Junior Olympic National and East/West Championships and any other championship events will take place, as scheduled.
The following is the letter to the USA Gymnastics membership, Nov. 6, 2018:
To the USA Gymnastics membership: Yesterday’s news from the United States Olympic Committee is both unsettling and upsetting, especially for athletes, coaches and club owners. We know you have questions and concerns about what this means for you, your athletes, your gym, your invitationals, your club members.
Although we don’t yet have answers to all of the questions, here’s what we do know:
- USA Gymnastics is, and will continue, providing services and opportunities for our members.
- All sanctions, member benefits, policies and services are still in place.
- Existing event sanctions are still valid and new ones are being issued. The thousands of young gymnasts who are entered in invitationals this weekend, and in the coming weeks and months, will still have the opportunity to compete.
- All athlete and professional memberships and educational, judging and background check certifications are still valid, and member requirements and benefits in place.
- Member club memberships are still valid.
- Educational courses and programs are available online and as scheduled.
- Individual and club memberships are being processed and open to interested individuals and clubs.
- Each discipline will continue to plan and host its events and championships.
USA Gymnastics and its staff continue to be here to assist and serve you, our members. We will continue to carry on the day-to-day operations and business of the organization. Our commitment to the gymnastics community and this sport is unwavering. To be clear, USA Gymnastics remains the recognized national governing body, including by the International Gymnastics Federation, unless or until the USOC process is concluded and a decision is made whether or not a change is necessary. We have athletes competing at the World Trampoline and Tumbling Championships this week, trampoline and tumbling’s World Age Group Competition next week, and the World Cup in Cottbus, Germany, later this month. We will keep you informed as we learn more information and details going forward. Please send us any questions you may have, and we will respond to those we can and work on getting answers for the rest. USA Gymnastics is the sum of all of its parts. Along with athletes, we are comprised of thousands of coaches, gym clubs and professional members who work every day to help athletes follow their dreams, whether it is learning to do a handstand or competing. The safety and interests of our athletes remain at the heart of our mission. While the athletes are the heart and soul, and our coaches, judges, administrators, meet directors and gym clubs the backbone of our organization and sport, the grassroots level is the bedrock and foundation for gymnastics. We are here for you and committed to serving our members.
USA Gymnastics
High Performance Clinic Reminders
The Region 7 High Performance Clinic is 14-16 September at Woodward Camp in PA.
Some important documents are available below:
Club Reminders
Liability Waiver Form
Medical History Form
Fundraising Info
Sectional, State & Regional Hosts/Sites Announced
The 2018-2019 Season USAG Sectional, State & Regional Meet hosts & sites have been announced.
USAG NJ Sectional & State Meets HERE (Updated 8/18/18)
USAG Level 8/9/10 Regional Championships HERE
2019 Regional Hosts Announced
On behalf of the Region 7 Committee I would like to thank all of the programs who submitted bids to host the 2019 Regional Championship meets.
After careful consideration of all the bids received, the Region 7 Committee has voted to award the competitions to the following hosts:Level 8 Regionals:
Berks East Gymnastics, PALevel 9/10 Regionals:
Ocean Tumblers Gymnastics, VAPlease check the Region 7 website at: https://www.region7usagym.com for details on the exact meet locations and to watch for updates as the season progresses.Also, we will be requesting a call for bids for the 2020 Regional competitions soon so don’t miss your opportunity to bid on one of these meets for the next season!If you have any questions please do not hesitate to reach out to me. Enjoy the last few days of summer!Jennifer Bortz
National Congress A Must
National Congress is close this year, so no Region 7 Congress.
Please make plans to attend National Congress in August! Register today and save!
National Congress pre-registration ENDS July 20th.
Amazing Topics: http://www.usagymcongress.com/sessions/
Presenters: http://www.usagymcongress.com/presenters/
Something for EVERYONE in your club with over 200 topics.
On-site Registration only after July 20th.
Register NOW: http://www.usagymcongress.com/registration/
9 & 10 Regional Info
8 Regional Championships 2018 – Results
The 2018 Level 8 Regional Championships were held in and hosted by .
View Results HERE
New Jersey’s “Super Team” finished 2nd in a very close competition.
Congrats to all our competitors.
Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship
The 2018 Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship will be offered in the amount of $5,000 to an eligible candidate that best fits the criteria offered by Lynn’s family and the Region 7 Administrative Committee.
Application Deadline – 13 April 2018
Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship
Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship.
Eligibility criteria include:
The application deadline is April 13, 2018.
2018 Region 7 Training Camps
Region 7 Committee Meeting Minutes
Region 7 Committee Meeting Minutes from 8/19/2017 are available for reading.
New info for coaches, gymnasts, judges and meet directors.
Region 7 High Performance Camp Info
Athletes eligible for High Performance Camp (HPC) must have scored a 36.AA or higher at 2017 JO Nationals or Easterns. If we do not fill the camp, we will drop the qualifying score and notify clubs.
The deadline for registering for the camp is AUGUST 4th.Forms related to the camp are linked below. Please remember that ALL participants (athletes, coaches, judges) must bring medical forms to camp. These attachments also include the camp schedule and what people will need to bring to Woodward.Also, you MUST renew your memberships (athletes and Pro) in order to register for the camp. This includes background checks, safety (if up for renewal) and SAFE SPORT.
HPC Invitation
HPC Fact Sheet
HPC Registration Instructions
Medical Form
Fund RaisingFeel free to contact me with any questions.Linda Johnson
Region 7 JOCC
Coaches – Bar Warm Up Survey
Hello Region 7!I am conducting a survey on a proposal brought to the JOC to limit bar settings in the JO Program for optionals and compulsories. The survey will only take a couple of minutes. Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQZMFBLThe survey will be open until May 1st. Please encourage your coaches at all levels to participate!There is a comment section at the end if you would like to add any ideas/concerns for me to share with the committee. Please note that there will be a National Compulsory Survey in September.Thanks for your time and input!! Good luck with the rest of your competition season!Linda J.