Unofficial Notes from the 14 May 2018 NJOCC/NTC Meeting are available for your planning purposes. Read Summary of NJOCC/NTC Minutes HERE
Category: National Updates
USAG National Updates
Message from USAG NJ SACC
Dear NJ Professional Members, The incredible work you have done over the years should not be shadowed by the torment of one person. Starting today we have to stand strong and believe in each other and help to make our organization stronger. At this time, I am beginning a series of emails to you…
USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Program
Statement by Toby Stark, USA Gymnastics Safe Sport Program Director: “The new Safe Sport Policy is about Zero Opportunity [for misconduct], and Zero Tolerance. We all have to work together for it to achieve what we want…what we need it to achieve: Gymnasts who are protected from misconduct to the best of our ability. USA Gymnastics…
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…
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
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.
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…