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
Category: Inspiration
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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!
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 –…
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USAG Position on Racial & Social Justice
As a national sports federation, we believe we have a responsibility to use our platform to stand for what we value most. We deeply value the diversity in our community, and strive to create an environment that is more welcoming and inclusive. We need to embrace discussion of sensitive topics in order to do that. …
Remembering Kurt Thomas
World gold medalist and USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame member Kurt Thomas passed away on June 5, 2020 With sadness, we share the passing of 1976 Olympian and three-time World gold medalist Kurt Thomas on June 5. Kurt was a long-time member of the gymnastics community and, with his wife Beckie, owned and operated Kurt…
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#GymAgain
We know you’re missing Gymnastics, so here’s some inspiration.
#GymAgain Video Campaign
Good afternoon, If you have not yet received the below information, please see below for the different options that clubs can make the #GymAgain video more personable to help engage their communities. An additional note from our New Media department: We received many “We Miss You” videos from coaches, clubs, judges and more. Though we…
LIU Adds Gymnastics Program
LIU (Long Island University) Athletics Director Dr. William E. Martinov Jr., announced the addition of a women’s gymnastics to their athletics department, with immediate recruitment and competition beginning in 2020-21. LIU currently is looking to fill the gymnastics program with 12 athletes. LIU Gymnastics link HERE
Virtual 5K Run
Flippin 5K Virtual Run. It’s to connect virtually the entire Gymnastics Community through social media and all the hearts who love our beautiful, powerful, graceful sport. Log on to register. Celebrate ALL the seniors that have contributed a GREAT deal to this sport. View Flippin 5K Virtual Run info HERE
2020 Xcel Training Camp – Call for Bids
Call for bids – 2020 Xcel Training Camp. August 15 & 16, 2020.Deadline for bids is February 14, 2020. All bids should be forwarded to Jane Caruso at:Janecaruso2@gmail.com View Bid Form HERE
2020 Region 7 Training Camps Announced
2020 Region 7 Training Camps have been announced. Apr 17, 2020 – 2020 JO National Qualifier CampJul 17-19, 2020 – Pre Season Prep Camp (Levels 8-10)Sep 11-13, 2020 – Hi Performance Training Camp (JO National Competitors & 9 Eastern Competitors by Ranking and Space Available) View Flyer HERE
Day of Training in NJ
USAG NJ Day of Training will be held on Sunday, November 24th, 2019 from 9am – 4pm at Rutgers University Training Facility. Topics Include:CPRPreSchool & Recreational TrainingAsk a JudgeHow to start an Xcel ProgramMarketing & AccountingSafe SportHands On Spotting View Flyer HERE
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Hall of Fame Gala 2019
The 2019 New Jersey Hall of Fame Gala will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019 from 7 – 11pm at St. Demetrius Hall, Carteret, NJ. Come celebrate the Class of 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees:Karin AderenteDoug & Ute AltAngela DenkinsMaureen LaGruaJenny Sperring Flyer with details and Cash/Check purchase info HERE Click HERE to pay with…
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Winter Athlete Clinic
NJ Judges Association is hosting a USAG Level 2-5 and Xcel Clinic on Monday, December 30th at Epic Gymnastics, Manasquan, NJ. Great opportunity to polish your skills and routines prior to States. View the detailed Flyer HERE
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Video Contest
Win a week at IGC Camp.In a one minute video, explain what you love about gymnastics and why you would recomend it to other girls.Contest run by USAG NJ State Board. View Flyer with all the details HERE
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Congrats Riley
LIMA, Peru, July 29, 2019 – Riley McCusker of Brielle, N.J./MG Elite, won the women’s all-around silver medal and was part of the USA gold medal team at the 2019 Pan American Games at the Polideportivo Villa El Salvador in Lima, Peru. Read News Release HERE Photo by Ricardo Bufolin
Region 7 High Performance Camp Info
Region 7 HPC information has been posted on the Region 7 website. Registration will open at the end of the week. Please continue to watch the website for updates. https://www.region7usagym.com/campscpe
XCEL REGIONAL CAMP REGISTRATION UPDATE
UPDATE: 062119 USA Gymnastics registration is open! You should immediately start the renewing process of your memberships with USA Gymnastics. We will open the registration for the Xcel Regional Camp July 8, 2019 to give you time to renew all memberships – please note that includes:* Athletes attending*Coaches attending *The club registration Visit the Region 7 website for all…