Region 7 Committee Meeting Minutes from 8/19/2017 are available for reading. New info for coaches, gymnasts, judges and meet directors. View HERE
Category: USAG Updates
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 1, 2017 – USA Gymnastics supports the Gymnastics Association of Texas (GAT) Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund, which GAT established to help gym owners hit hard by Hurricane Harvey with their efforts to rebuild, refurbish, clean and recover. Many clubs are at or near a total loss. The fund will provide assistance not…
Meet Nastia & Shawn in Ocean City
Nastia Liukin and Shawn Johnson will be in Ocean City on National Gymnastics Day September 16, 2017 for a “Meet and Greet”. View Event Flyer HERE
National TOPS Testing Videos Available
The National TOPS Testing videos are now up on the USA Gymnastics website for your reference for training. Please remember to follow the text of the National TOPS Skill Testing for correct routines and skill combinations. video link: https://usagym.org/pages/women/video/topsstatetesting.html
USAG NJ State Clinic
The USAG NJ State Clinic will be held at Bishop Air High School in Edison on September 9th & 10th. Something for everyone and easy to get to. Full Agenda HERE
Congrats to McCusker & Dunne
Riley McCusker/MG Elite and Olivia Dunne/ENA Paramus competed at the 2017 P&G Championships this weekend in Anaheim, CA. Riley finished 3rd All Around in the Senior Division and Olivia had strong performances in the Junior Division.
National TOP’s Qualifiers
Congrats to al the New Jersey National TOP’s Qualifiers. 8 Year Olds Maeve Connolly/Bright Stars Dana Imperial/ENA Paramus Lauren Campbell/ENA Paramus Sahana Vasan/Indigo Wylie Pappas/Indigo Briann Lee Growalt/Jersey Shore Nyla Pichette/Rebound Sydney Spradley/Rebound 9 Year Olds Julianna Cacavella/Aeon Julianna During/Action Skylar Sensi/Arena Cailyn Havecker/ENA Paramus Giovannina Beltra/Rebound Olivia Leone/Rebound 10 Year Olds Alexis Czarrunchick/Action Ellianna…
Region 7 High Performance Camp Info
Athletes eligible for High Performance Camp (HPC) must have scored a 36.AA or higher at 2017 JO Nationals or Easterns. If we do not fill the camp, we will drop the qualifying score and notify clubs. The deadline for registering for the camp is AUGUST 4th. Forms related to the camp are linked below. Please…
NJ SACC Newsletter – June 2017
Read the NJ SACC June 2017 Newsletter HERE
Coaches – Bar Warm Up Survey
Hello Region 7! I am conducting a survey on a proposal brought to the JOC to limit bar settings in the JO Program for optionals and compulsories. The survey will only take a couple of minutes. Please follow this link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TQZMFBL The survey will be open until May 1st. Please encourage your coaches at all…
USAG NJ Annual Awards for 2017
The Annual USAG NJ Awards were presented at Level 10 State Meet. And the Winners are: North Stars – Optional Club of the Year Atlantic Coast – Compulsory Club of the Year Rachael Lukacs – Optional Gymnast of the Year Christina Fallon – Compulsory Gymnast of the Year Valdi Kolasa/Arena – Meet Host of the Year…
Congrats Rachael Lukacs
Rachael Lukacs/North Stars finished 2nd AA with a 38.525 at the 2017 Nastia Liukin Cup held March 3rd at the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ. Rachael also tied for 1st on Vault/9.825, 2nd on Beam/9.6 and 2nd on Floor/9.775. View Full Meet Results HERE Photo Gallery HERE
Good Luck Riley
New Jersey wishes Riley McCusker/MG Elite a great American Cup meet this weekend. Go NJ!
USAG NJ Hall of Fame Nominations Requested
USAGNJ is seeking nominations for it’s NJ Gymnastics Hall of Fame. If you know of a person that did gymnastics,coached or judged for over 5 years in the State of NJ, has outstanding accomplishments and has been retired for at least 5 yrs, please take the time to nominate them for consideration into the NJ…
SACC NJ – Important Updates & Policies
Important updates & clarifications from NJ SACC. All Coaches and Club Owners need to read – HERE
Digital Code of Points Notice
The digital version of the Jr. Olympic Code of Points has been updated. January 2017—Version 2.7 VAULT—Chapter 3 Corrected 4.303 description as RO FF On, Back Tuck 1/1 for both L9 and L10 Vault Charts—the “1/1” was hidden in the cell and was not showing.
Springboard Rules Clarification
Dear USA Gymnastics Leaders, It was brought to my attention that there has been a misinterpretation of the rule regarding the number of springs allowed/required in the spring board. I have discussed this issue with the National Technical Chair as well as the National Xcel Chair and we all agree with the explanation below: The…
Meet Claudia DiBenedetto – 2017 Graduating Senior
Claudia DiBenedetto is a Level 10 athlete training at Head-Over-Heels Gymnastics where she is coached by Toni Borden and Sonny Smoljan. She resides in Eatontown, NJ with her parent’s Joe and Carla. In the fall, Claudia will be attending Quinnipiac University to study Health Sciences. Gymnastics Achievements: Scholarship to Quinnipiac University for Acrobatics and Tumbling 2016 Level…