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.
Category: National Updates
USAG National Updates
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…
Live Safety Course Opportunity
Live Safety Certification – Saturday, October 29 (Free for currently Safety Certified Professional members – they can push back their expiration date if they certify with us). Live W200 – Sunday, October 30 below is the USAG link with info. For more information contact: Victoria A. Jakelsky jakelsky@healthquest-fitness.com (908) 782-4009 See Notice HERE
Final Five Hit Gold
Congrats from New Jersey to the Final Five! We are so proud of all of you. Read about the Victory HERE Photo by John Cheng for USA Gymnastics
Child Abuse Prevention Month
Links from Flyer: USAGym.org/ClubsCare Perfect Score for Prevention Webinar Margaret Hoefler’s Story
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….
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!
Go USA – Women Win Worlds 2014
The USA Women’s Team won their second straight World Championships in China. Follow the Competition HERE
USAG Updates
2013-2014 Member Updates Membership and Educational Renewal Reminder: Professional and Instructor membership expiration dates now align with the athletic competitive season. Therefore, most professional memberships expired on 7.31.13. Any new or renewing safety and background check certification will have the 7.31 expiration date. U100/Instructor Certification does not expire nor need be renewed. Members can renew…
Congrats to Jersey Girls at USA Championships
New Jersey was well represented at the 2013 P&G National Championships held in Hartford, CT over the past few days with four athletes competing in the Jr Championships: Ashley Foss/North Stars, Melissa Reinstadtler/Rebound, Lauren Hernandez/MG Elite and Ariana Agrapides/MG Elite. Ariana was 1st on Vault. Lauren was 2nd All Around and was named to the Jr…
R U Certified?
Actually, Click HERE to learn more!
Introductory Athlete Membership Changes
With the launch of the new athlete registration season, the Introductory Athlete Membership was applicable only to those athletes participating in the Xcel Program: Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum, Diamond. However, Women’s Program has decided to also include the Women’s JO Program Levels 1 and 2 into that structure (reminder the new Level 3 was the…
College of Knowledge Reminder & Tips
Videos included in this playlist: 2013 Rules and Policies Coaching Certification Requirement Importance of Basics for Beam Pre-School Lever Drill Athletes With Disabilities
Congrats Olympic Champs – Team USA
USA Gold Medal Team – Well Done! Amazing Gymnastics from each and every athlete. View all the details and photos HERE Photo from USA Gymnastics by photographer Joh Cheng
9 & 10 National Champs from Jersey
Article submitted by John Wojtczuk New Jersey Gymnasts Take National Titles at J.O. Nationals and 9 Easterns Alicia Boren from North Stars won the AA for the Junior B Age Group at the Junior Olympic Championships in Norfolk, VA with a 38.325 score. She was also the National Champion on the Floor Exercise as well,…