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
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Education
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
State Board Nominations Due 6/20/2020
It’s that time again to nominate someone for the NJ State Committee/Board. Brant Lutska has been re-elected as our SACC for the 2020 – 2022 season.Enclosed is a Nomination Form for each position available. Any and all pro member may be nominated for any position on the State Board that is in good standing. Nominee…
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…
Safe Gym Reopening Guidelines
USA Gymnastics Member Club Considerations for a Safe Re-Opening
USAG Rescheduling Major Events
USA Gymnastics announced today that it will not hold certain premier events in 2020 and will reformat the 2020 National Congress and Tradeshow to a virtual event. The deferred events include GK U.S. Classic, U.S. Gymnastics Championships (for women’s and men’s artistic gymnastics), and USA Gymnastics Championships (for rhythmic gymnastics, trampoline & tumbling, and acrobatic…
#GymAgain
We know you’re missing Gymnastics, so here’s some inspiration.
COVID-19 Resources for Club Owners
Info from Miller Johnson Attorneys provided by Region 7 RACC: The rapid spread of COVID-19 has raised a number of serious legal and practical business concerns for our community. At Miller Johnson we believe we can best address those concerns and mitigate the fallout from this crisis by working together with clients, government, community organizations,…
#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…