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Remembering Long Time NJ Coach Don Wieder
DONALD WIEDER passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020, surrounded by his beloved wife and family. He was 81 years old. Don graduated from Pen Argyl Area High School and East Stroudsburg State College with a Master’s Degree in Physical Education (PE). While as ESU, Don was a member of the touring gymnastics team. Following…
Message from NJ State Chairman
View Message from USAG NJ SAACC HERE.
Virtual Sanctions Update
The newly released USAG Virtual Sanction Handbook is available HERE.
2021 USAG NJ Coaches Handbook Is Ready
The 2021 USAG NJ Coaches Handbook has been released. View HERE
2021-2029 Compulsories – Sneak Peak
USA Gymnastics National JO Program Chairman Tom Knoll has provided a “sneak peak” at the 2021-2029 Compulsory Program elements. The information is still tentative until the official text and routines have been finalized. View the 2021-2029 Compulsory Elements HERE
How to Validate & Motivate for Moms (and Dads)
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…