PCA Lead Trainer Kelly Kratz hosted a Live session where she empathized with and provided PCA tools to fellow parents about the new roles and responsibilities they may be facing due to COVID-19. Some of the tools explained are (1) Control the Controllables, (2) 5:1 Ratio, and (3) See something Positive, Say something Positive. Watch…
Meet Schedules Updated With State Meet Sites
2021 State Meet Sites have been announced. Check out the updated Meet /Event Schedules.
USAG-NJ State Board Meeting Minutes from 9/2/2020
The USAG-NJ State Board meet on 9/2/2020.Several items related to the 2020-2021 Season were discussed and approved. Items involved recommendations for running meets in the Covid-19 environment, judges’ assignments at State an Regional Meets, and State Meet Entry Fee Changes. View the Minutes HERE
2020-2021 USAG-NJ Meet Schedules Posted
An initial tentative 2020-2021 USAG-NJ Meet Schedule has been posted.Plan realizing that the status of Covid-19 Safety may alter the schedule. View the Schedule HERE
2020-2021 State Meet Qualification Rules
New Rules for qualifying to states during the 2020 – 2021 season. A sanctioned competition can be held with just the home team. For safety, you do not need another team to attend. USAG Level 2 – 7 will need two in-state scores of 32.00 Level 8 – 10 will need one in-state score of 33.00 XCEL Every division…
CEO Li Li Leung opened the 2020 USA Gymnastics National Congress
CEO Li Li Leung opened the 2020 USA Gymnastics National Congress, which was held virtually August 8-9, with a short address that outlined key organizational initiatives and goals for the sport and community. She also premiered USAG’s revised mission statement and introduced the five organizational values that will guide future operations. A recording of her…
2020-2022 USAG-NJ State Committee
Elections are complete, the 2020-2022 USAG-NJ State Committee has been announced. View the Committee HERE
Congrats 2020 Graduating Seniors
A Celebration of USAG New Jersey 2020 Graduating Seniors was held at At. Thomas Aquinas High School on July 18th. 29 Seniors were able to attend. View the Celebration Video at: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/uoek47rvswm7169/AAAGQxK_Mj82mGuzFoGOTUMRa?dl=0
Handstand Against Hunger
Several New Jersey Clubs participated in Food Drive 2020 called “Handstand Against Hunger” which was sponsored by USAG-NJ. A Big Thank You to all participants!
Meet Madison Abel – 2020 Graduating Senior
Madison Abel/Level 10Action GymnasticsCoaches: Magda During, Bob Farrell and TatianaHome Town: Marlboro, NJParents: Kathy and Dan AbelMadison plans to attend Quinnipiac University to participate in the Finance, 3+1 Dual-Degree Master’s Program Academic Achievements:4.6 GPA.Graduated in the Top 5% of the class.Permanent Honor Roll of Distinction – earned all A’s for 4 years.Member of the National…
NJ State Committee Election Info
New Jersey USA-Gymnastics is currently running State Committee elections. If you are a professional member in good standings and have not received and election ballot via email, please contact William Psiuk at billpsiuk@optimum.net for an official ballot. View candidates running for State Committee positions HERE
Meet Olivia Dunne – 2020 Graduating Senior
Olivia Dunne/Level 10ENA Gymnastics – ParamusCoaches: Craig and Jennifer ZappaHome Town: Hillsdale, NJParents: Katherine and DavidOlivia plans to attend Louisiana State University to major in Communications Gymnastics Achievements:Level 4, Level 6, Level 8, Level 10 State Record HolderRecipient of the USAGNJ Gymnast of the Year Award Former USA National Team MemberWon the Team Gold Medal for…
Meet Christiana Thompson – 2020 Graduating Senior
Christiana Thompson/Level 10TNT Elite GymnasticsCoaches: Todd Wise, Christine Fennell & Tom KrupaHome Town: Clementon, NJParents: Rikkia Thompson & Darrell ThompsonChristiana plans to attend Rutgers University to major in Public Relations Academic Achievements:NHS since the 11th GradeGraduated with Honors Gymnastics Achievements:Won 1st at 2015 Regionals, and 2nd all around.Attended 2015 Nationals Words of Wisdom:If you have…
Meet Emily Rodriguez – 2020 Graduating Senior
Emily Rodriguez/Xcel PlatinumGiant Gymnastics of SpartaCoaches: Margaret Witt & Anthony RussoHome Town: Stillwater, NJParents: Richard Rodriguez & Millie RodriguezEmily plans to attend Roger Williams University to major in Civil Engineering Academic Achievements:Honor Roll Gymnastics Achievements:Beam State Champion 2019 Words of Wisdom:Be the girl who decides to go for it.
Meet Courtney Morrison – 2020 Graduating Senior
Courtney Morrison/Level 10Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime Solheim and Jaime BurkheiserHome Town: Colts Neck, NJParents: Jim and Ilene MorrisonCourtney plans to attend Bowling Green State University to major in Health Sciences Academic Achievements:Honor Roll StudentAcademic Scholarship to Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Achievements:Level 9 Regional QualifierLevel 10 Regional QualifierMember of Bowling Green State University Gymnastics Team Words…
Virtual Region 7 Prep Camp
2020 Region 7 Pre-Season Prep-Virtual No equipment needed! July 18, 2020 Featuring:Alonzo Ruffin: Running DrillsJoy Umenhofer: Trampoline Drills Toby Towson: Dance Lindsey Stancil: Bar Shaping Nic Tolley: Yurchenko Drills Tami Harrison: Beam Complex Lori Dexter: Yoga/Flex Lauren Kramer: Conditioning Dr. Patricia Lally: Sports Psyche Who: USA Gymnastics Region 7 Women’s JO Levels 8-10Where: Virtual via Zoom –…
Meet Gabriella Donnelly – 2020 Graduating Senior
Gabriella Donnelly/Level 9Epic GymnasticsCoaches: Jaime and JaimeHome Town: Ocean, NJParents: Jennifer & ChrisGabriella plans to attend Quinnipiac University to major in Business Academic Achievements:Honor RollAcademic Excellence Award Spanish III Outstanding Achievement AwardLabrecque Leadership Institute Award Physical Education Awards Academic Scholarship to Quinnipiac University Gymnastics Achievements:Athletic Scholarship to Quinnipiac University for Acrobatics and Tumbling2017 Level 9 Regional Bars…
Meet Cydney Tornberg – 2020 Graduating Senior
Cydney Tornberg/Level 8 Go for the Gold GymnasticsCoaches: Tim Rajkumar and Anne MeadeHome Town: West Orange, NJParents: Roy Tornberg & Karen MerzonCydney plans to attend James Madison University to major in Business Management Academic Achievements:Honor Student all 4 years Words of Wisdom:Everything happens for a reason.