The USAG-NJ State Board met on 15 August 2015. View the Minutes HERE 2015-2016 USAG-NJ Sectional & State Meet Entry Fees Sectionals: Xcel and Levels 2 – $65.00. Sectionals: Levels 3 thru 10 – $70.00. States: Xcel and Level 2 – $65.00. States: Levels 3 to 5 – $75.00. States: Levels 6 and 7 – $80.00. States: Levels 8, 9,…
Category: Coaching
NJ SACC Newsletter
Letter from Brant Luska, NJ SACC: I delayed sending this to you, because I wanted to get the results from the Junior Competition. We had four athletes ( 2 MG Elite, 1 from ENA and 1 Atlantic Coast) competing and all four did an excellent job. Congratulations to Laurie Hernandez on becoming the new junior champion of…
Region 7’s New Website
Our Region 7 has a new website. Be sure to bookmark and visit often for Regional updates. www.region7usagym.com
Region 7 Notice
Our Region 7 Website is temporarily unavailable. Please keep checking back to see if we are back on line. Sorry about any inconvenience. In the meantime, check our Facebook page for updates. High Performance Camp Registration should be mailed to Chris Erickson at: 505 Coventry Lane, Glen Mills, Pa, 19342 (change of address) Camp Info:…
“Hat Trick” + 2 at 8 Regionals
New Jersey’s Level 8 Teams placed 1st in 5 of 6 Age Divisions and 2nd in the Jr A Division. Well done gymnasts, coaches and parents! Individual Results HERE Full Results Link HERE 1st Place Teams Pictured below
Good Sportsmanship from the Stands
Parents’ checklist for before, during, and after the game: In a recent high school basketball game in Texas, the fans of the home team stood up and turned their backs to the court at the students of the opposing team were introduced. The photo was posted to Facebook and shared by the local TV station,…
NCATA – A Fairly New College Sport
The National Collegiate Acrobatics & Tumbling Association, NCATA, is now a varsity NCAA Division II college sport, currently at 12 institutions, with scholarships available. Amber King Notes – Head Acrobatics & Tumbling Coach at Glenville State A&T Flyer Glenville State Fact Sheet Glenville State Prospect Student Athlete Checklist: Acrobatics & Tumbling
A Little History
At the ninth World Gymnastics Championships in 1930 at Luxembourg, the competition included the pole vault, broad jump, shot put, rope climb and a 100-meter sprint. Track and field did not fully disappear from the World Gymnastics Championships circuit until the 1954 competition. At the 1924 Games in Paris, the basis of modern Olympic gymnastics…
USAG Rules Interpretation
Regional Technical Director answers Questions about Mounting Beam: p. 88, 4a states: At levels 1-5 any manufactured mats, skill cushions, or padded spotting/ skill blocks may be used for mounting purposes. In 4d it states: At levels 4-10, the board (or mount mat) may not be placed on an 8″ skill cushion for the purposes…
Bad Weather Tips
Dear Parents, Coaches and Judges, During the winter months, we all need to take precautions when planning to attend gymnastic competitions. Please pay close attention to weather reports and please plan with care. As always, arriving safely is our number one concern. Here are a few notes that I must share with you: 1. I…
Pressure
Remember that “Pressure is a Privilege.” An oft-quoted remark from tennis great Billie Jean King — “pressure is a privilege” – means the athlete gets to experience the thrill of a meaningful moment. If the moment didn’t matter, there would be less thrill in passing the test…and less of a learning opportunity should the athlete fall short….
Bullying
How to Recognize, Reduce and Respond to Bullying What you need to know to protect athletes: One of the greatest lessons athletes take away from sport is the experience of being on a team where coaches and individuals support one another. Actions that demean or intimidate athletes, either physically or emotionally, can affect performance and…
Letter from NJ SACC – Brant Lutska
Message from USAG-NJ SACC: Dear New Jersey USAG, “I’d like to start off by saying thank you! Thank you for your professionalism and your excellence in coaching. I’ve been stopping by at meets / judging competitions and I’m constantly amazed watching you work. Thank you for treating our athletes with kindness and care, every child…
Go USA – Women Win Worlds 2014
The USA Women’s Team won their second straight World Championships in China. Follow the Competition HERE
Positive Rewards
Coaching Tip from the Postive Coaching Alliance and Liberty Mutual’s Play Positive program. Positive Rewards – Create rewards other than MVP to reward what you value. Try selecting the Most Valuable Teammate, or a the Most Ready To Go award. Involve your athletes in choosing the winner. http://youtu.be/qYvqdmdE0Ns
Congrats Jazzy
Congrats to New Jersey’s Jazmyn “Jazzy” Foberg/MG Elite. Jazzy is the 2014 P&G National Gymnastics Championships Jr National All Around & Uneven Bar National Champion and has been named to the USA Jr National Team. Go NJ
USAG-NJ Mobility Request Form Available
If you need to move an athlete in the USAG-NJ system, use the new USAG-NJ Mobility Form found HERE. The form will be available anytime under the USAG-NJ Forms section of this website.
NJ Elites at US Classics
Jazmyn “Jazzy” Foberg/MG Elite finished 5th AA in the Junior competition at the US Classic Meet held 1/2 August in Chicago and Melissa Reinstadtler/Rebound finished 8th in the Senior Division. Congrats to both athletes!