Applications are now being accepted for the 2018 Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship. Eligibility criteria include: ~Currently competing in the Womens Artistic Gymnastics (WAG) Junior Olympic Program (Level 8-10) ~Graduating Senior ~Plans to attend college ~Has not received a gymnastics scholarship Eligible candidates can find the application information and review process in the attached document. Applications…
Category: Region 7 Updates
USAG Region 7 Updates
2018 Region 7 Training Camps
2018 Region 7 Training Camps have been announced. 13-15 July 2018 Pre Season Prep Camp 14-16 September 2018 High Performance Training Camp View Flyer HERE
Region 7 Committee Meeting Minutes
Region 7 Committee Meeting Minutes from 8/19/2017 are available for reading. New info for coaches, gymnasts, judges and meet directors. View HERE
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…
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…
Xcel Program Quick Facts
Xcel Program Quick Facts is a must read for this Season. Download HERE Xcel Regional Meet Info HERE
First Xcel Regional Invitational Announced
Date: June 3-4, 2017 Host: Giant Gymnastics Location: Crystal Springs Resort, Minerals Hotel, Vernon, NJ 07462 http://www.crystalgolfresort.com/stay/minerals-hotel/ Traveling from a distance? Make this a family vacation! Something for everyone: golf, arcade, horseback riding, zip-lining, spas, water parks & so much more. Qualification & Entry Guidelines GOLD: 35AA during the 2016-2017 season PLATINUM/DIAMOND: 34AA during the 2016-2017 season Date of…
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:…
Jen Bortz – New Region 7 RACC
On behalf of the Region 7 Regional Administrative Committee, we are so pleased to announce that Jen (Bundy) Bortz has been elected as our new Regional Administrative Chair! Jen previously served as Regional Elite Chair, and we are thrilled to have her back on the committee, and in her new role. She will be a huge asset…
Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship Announced
THE LYNN PERROTT MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP I am pleased to share with you information regarding the Lynn Perrott Memorial Scholarship. We have been working with Lynn’s family to create a scholarship opportunity that pays tribute to Lynn’s dedication to the athletes in Region 7. This year we will be offering a scholarship in the amount of…
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…
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
Lynn Perrott Passing
We regret to inform you that Lynn Perrott, our Region 7 Chairman of many years, passed away yesterday shortly after entering hospice care. Our thoughts and prayers go out to her family and friends. Letter from Linda & Myra for those of you who knew Lynn An invitation to join Lynn’s family and friends for…
Danny Warbutton
We regret to announce the passing of Danny Warbutton and send our condolences to his wife Sue and his two boys Bobby and Steven. Danny Warbutton is a Hall of Fame gymnastics coach, originally from Pennsylvania. He is the original owner of the Gym Dandys, which he founded in 1976 in Washington, Pennsylvania. Danny coached for…
Note from the RTC on Saluting
The following note was received from our Regional Technical Director concerning competitiors Saluting to the Judge prior to the end of their routine. Since our state meets are coming up which involve all levels, lets try and remember the following clarification. After a fall, the gymnast should NOT salute the judge. Although this may be…