A NEW USAG-NJ Gym Store will be opening here soon. Products will include t-shirts, hoodies, posters and mugs.The 2021 USAG-NJ State Championship logo will be featured to allow you to show your support for your gymnast and NJ gymnastics. Stay tuned…
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2021 State/Regional Meet Date Updates
2021 State and Regional Meet dates have been updated. There are several changes.Also, Regional Meet qualifying requirements have been established for 2021. Event Calendars on this website have been updated.Read the attached summary for full details HERE.
Women’s Program Updates
Be sure to check USAGYM.org for the latest updates to the Women’s Program. Women’s Program Technical UpdatesWomen’s Program News Updates2020-2021 Women’s Program Rules & Policies2020-2021 USAG Directory
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.
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…
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!
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 –…
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. …
2020-2021 Season Registration Open
USA Gymnastics Membership Registration for the 2020-2021 Season is now open. Read all the details HERE