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Education
Rule Clarification – Mount Mat Use
A question came up at the USAG-NJ State Clinic last weekend regarding the use of a Mount Mat and/or a Board on top an 8″ Skill Cushion for mounting the apparatus. Answer – Mount Mat only allowed on 8″ Skill Cushion for Levels 1-5 only. 11. Clarification to page 88 H.4.d. and H.4.e. in the R&P:…
Good Sportsmanship from the Stands
4 Ways To Practice Good Sportsmanship From The Stands from Liberty Mutual Insurance Play Positive® Good sportsmanship happens both on the field and in the stands. As a parent and a fan, you play an important role in establishing and maintaining good sportsmanship. Be a role model for your child by setting the tone of good…
State Meeting Minutes & Entry Fees
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,…
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…
Jersey Jr’s Shine Big Time at P&G Championships
Congrats to: Lauren Hernandez/MG Elite, Olivia Dunn/ENA Paramus, Jazmyn Foberg/MG Elite & Margzetta Frazier/Atlantic Coast for competing at the 2015 P&G National Jr Championships. Results: All-Around | Events Videos: Webcast Archive | Routines Photo Gallery INDIANAPOLIS, Aug.15, 2015 – Lauren Hernandez of Old Bridge, N.J./MG Elite, won the junior women’s all-around title at the 2015 P&G Gymnastics Championships at Bankers Life Fieldhouse in Indianapolis….
North Stars – Region 7 & National JO Club of the Year
Congrats to North Stars Gymnastics for being named the Region 7 Club of the Year and the National Jr Olympic Club of the Year. Well done!
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…