Category: Education
Education
Fundraiser – Help Send Tony & Wanda to Brazil
USAG-NJ is sponsoring a Fundraiser with all profits going to assist Tony & Wanda Hernandez with travel to Brazil so they can watch their little dynamo compete next month. “Jersey Girl” – “Go USA” Graphite Colored Jersey Cotton T-shirt $15 and $4.95 shipping. Order online HERE Don’t delay! Store Closes the end of Tuesday, 26…
Hernandez On Her Selection
Laren Hernandez interview after US Olympic Team selection in San Jose, CA…..
Congrats Lauren & Maggie – 2016 Olympians
Congratulations Lauren Hernandez & Coach Maggie Haney We are so proud of you! Go get ’em! Go USA Olympic Trial Results HERE View great article from ESPN-W HERE You can also download the New USA Gymnastics Meet App (myusagym) at the App Store
P & G Championships Note from Brant
Dear Professional Members, It was a great honor to be on the floor of the P & G Championships last weekend in St. Louis, Missouri. Not only were the gymnasts incredible, but the showing of New Jersey athletes was spectacular. Maggie Haney of MG Elite and Craig Zappa of ENA Paramus brought great pride to…
USAGNJ Annual Awards Announced
The Annual USAGNJ Awards have been announced. Congratulations to all recipients and all those nominated. Special Recognition Ellen Kovacs Lifetime Achievement Pat Wilson Meet Host of the Year Northern Elite Gymnastics Judge of the Year Mary Peters Compulsory Club of the Year Atlantic Coast Gymnastics Optional Club of the Year North Stars…
2017 State Championship Meet Entry Fees
Entry Fees to States for 2017 have been set by the State Board as follows: Levels 2 and Xcel: $70 Levels 3 to 5: $80 Levels 6-7: $90 Levels 8 to 10: $120
Olympics are Coming…….
Let’s start by looking at the History of Olympic Gymnastics. Then go to the RIO2016 Official Site.
Collegiate Gymnastics Growth Initiative
Growth Initiative WHAT IS THE CGGI? The Collegiate Gymnastics Growth Initiative (CGGI), was formed to promote awareness in the pursuit and addition of new women’s collegiate gymnastics programs across the country, thus providing more opportunities for college bound gymnasts. We would like to extend an invitation to gymnastics clubs nationwide to support and assist our…
Concussion Awareness
Take the CDC Concussion Awareness Course. Coaches, gymnasts and parents need to on top of this issue, no matter what sport you participate in. CDC’s Heads Up website has a wealth of information HERE
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Links from Flyer: USAGym.org/ClubsCare Perfect Score for Prevention Webinar Margaret Hoefler’s Story
Congrats NJ Nastia Liukin Cup Athletes
The Nastia Liukin Cup was held on March 4th in conjunction with the AT&T American Cup at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Top Jr Olympic gymnasts from a series of qualifiers around the country competed. Proceeds from the Nastia Liukin Cup go into the Nastia Liukin Fund, a charitable fund within the National Gymnastics…
New Optional Beam Connections Course
Women’s Artistic Coaches and Judges! Take a look at the NEW course J412- Optional Beam Connections: To Give or Not Give covering how to identify connected elements. Visit the Complete Course Catalog on the Education page for details on the course HERE.
Level 8 Vault Clarifications
Since Optional season is now underway, there have been some questions regarding Vault, especially for Level 8. In order to stay consistent across the country, I have consulted with the National Chairs of the JO and Technical Committees and the JO Program Director and am presenting the following explanation of the rules on their behalf….