An informal Memorial for long time NJ Coach Taro Yamaguchi will be held this Saturday night (1/9/16) after the North Stars’ Meet at Poor Henry’s at the bottom of the hill (Fulton and Main – also known as Rt. 202). Taro coached in New Jersey at North Stars, Palaestra & ENA. After leaving NJ, Taro…
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USAG NJ Updates
Sectional & State Meet Gate Fees
A reminder, the Maximum Gate Fee you can charge starting this season: For Sectionals: $7-Adults, $5-Senior Citizens, $4-Children and Infants-Free. For States: $11-Adults, $8-Senior Citizens, $5-Children and Infants-Free. (Adults = 18+, Senior Citizens = 65+. Children = Walking to 17 Yrs., Infants – Not Walking) You may only collect these Gate Fees once per day…
Map of NJ Clubs – Now Available
The Map of NJ Clubs is now available in the Menu listed at the top of the website and under USAG-NJ Info on the right. The Map has Google Maps functionality for Directions, Club Website Linking (if available), etc. If you are a Club Owner and you need to change/add data related to your link…
Xcel Program “Fast Facts” for 2015-2016
Xcel Program “Fast Facts” for 2015-2016 are available under the USAG-NJ Info column on the right and HERE.
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!
National Champions 2015
Big Congrats to Rachael Lukacs, North Stars Jr C Division, 2015 Jr Olympic (Level 10) National Champion in the All Around 38.375 and 1st on Vault 9.90; and there’s more, Alicia Boren, North Stars Sr D Division, 2015 Jr Olympic National All Around Champion 38.80 and 1st on Vault 9.90. Rachael’s Vault Alicia’s Vault JO National…
8 States 2015 – Results
Level 8 State Championships were hosted by ENA Paramus Gymnastics at Rutgers University on 29 March 2105. Congratulations to MG Elite- 2015 Level 8 State Champions with a new State Record Team Score of 115.300. 1 115.300 MG Elite 2 113.625 North Stars 3 113.450 Will-Moor 4 113.225 Arena 5 113.000 Atlantic Coast 6 112.575 ENA Paramus View all results: Team…
10 States 2015 – Results
Level 10 State Championships were hosted by ENA Paramus Gymnastics at Rutgers University on 28 March 2105. Congratulations to North Stars – 2015 Level 10 State Champions with a new State Record Team Score of 116.325. 1 116.325 North Stars 2 112.575 Will-Moor 3 111.775 Head Over Heels 4 110.550 ENA Paramus 5 110.300 TNT Elite 6 109.900 Atlantic Coast…
9 States 2015 – Results
Level 9 State Championships were hosted by ENA Paramus Gymnastics at Rutgers University on 27/28 March 2105. Congratulations to North Stars – 2015 Level 9 State Champions 1 114.500 North Stars 2 113.400 Arena 3 111.250 Devlin 4 111.225 Atlantic Coast 5 110.675 Head Over Heels 6 109.975 Action View all results: Team Individual State Records Balance Beam Gallery [slideshow_deploy id=’4503′]
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
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…
3 States 2015 – Results
The 2015 USA Gymnastics – New Jersey Level 3 State Championships were hosted by Rebound Gymnastics on 7/8 February 2015. Congrats to Arena Gymnastics for winning the Team Championship. 52 Clubs participated and 6 new State Records were set. Well done everyone! 115.475 Arena 115.00 Atlantic Coast 114.850 Bright Stars 114.575 Rising Stars 114.350…
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…
Meet Host Reminder
Reminder, all Clubs hosting Meets: Send a copy of the Sanction Report form and a Check made payable to Region VII for the Regional Competition Fee of $2.00 per gymnast competing in your meet within 48 hours to: Donna Guenther, Region VII 155 Philmont Avenue, Feasterville, PA 19053 Tel (215) 364-7379 Fax (215)364-7878
Letter from NJ SACC – Brant Lutska
Message from USAG-NJ SACC: Dear New Jersey USAG, “I’d like to start off by saying thank you! Thank you for your professionalism and your excellence in coaching. I’ve been stopping by at meets / judging competitions and I’m constantly amazed watching you work. Thank you for treating our athletes with kindness and care, every child…