State Handbook
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Mission Statement
Membership Letter
Region 1 USAG Committee 2008
State Administrative Committee
2008
NAWGJ - Email List of State Judges
Criteria for Selection of
Judges to a State Meet
State Meet Host Responsibilities
Utah Rules and Policies
for Competition
Level 4 / Level
5 / Level 6 / Level
7
Level 8 / Level 9 / Level 10
Region 1 Club Lists 2008 Coming
soon
Region 1 Calendars 2008 Coming soon
Forms
State / Regional Meet Bid Form
Request for Judges Form
Inquiry Form
Request for Sanction
State Meet Financial Report Form
Injury Petition Form
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Mission Statement |
To develop a strong organization
for all athletes, judges and coaches
that encourages education, growth
and success as they progress
through the programs of USA Gymnastics.
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Membership Letter
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Dear USAG Utah Membership,Here are
the policies, procedures and forms that have been updated
for the 2007-2008 Season.
This book represents State Policies that your State Administrative Committee
voted to put in place. Always refer to Rules and Policies for
USA Gymnastics, first and foremost.Please support all Meet Directors as they
strive to follow Rules and Policies:
- Wear your USAG Membership Card to
all Sanctioned functions
- Send your entries in early to allow
meet directors time to organize.
- Pay late fees willingly to compensate
for inconvenience to the meet director.
- Keep current with your memberships.
- Know your athlete’ membership
numbers and keep your rosters updated.
- Know your USAG Club Number.
- Keep your club information current
on the website and check your Athlete and Professional
membership numbers at
www.usa-gymnastics.org for
accuracy.
- Send your e-mail address to cbennion@hotmail.com to
be part of the state e-mail list.
- Refer to the State Website often for
updates and the latest information. www.usagutah.com.
- It is your responsibility to keep
your club and personal information updated on the web-site
and to stay current with all rules and policy changes.
Sincerely,
Cathy Bennion
State Administrative Committee Chair
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Region 1 USAG Committee |
REGION I Web page: www.region-one-gymnastics.com
RACC Jennifer Shipman, 3 Atherton
Island, Stockton, CA 95204 (H)(209) 464-6393
FAX# (209) 464-5393 Email: jenshipman@yahoo.com
RTCC Julie Knight Bowse, 1214 Riverside Drive, Fullerton,
CA 92831 (W)(714) 278-3842
(Cell #)(714) 308-2473 Email: jbowse@fullerton.edu
RTA Neela Nelson, 4626 E. Everett Dr., Phoenix, AZ 85032 (H & FAX#)(602)
992-3271
Email: Justahopin@aol.com
RECC Jack Carter, 1839 W. 1st Avenue, Suite 101, Mesa, AZ
85202 (G)(480) 461-8464
(FAX#)(480) 461-4909 Email: JCarter453@aol.com
RJOCC Dan Witenstein, 3110 E. Thunderbird Rd., Phoenix, AZ
85032 (G)(602) 992-5790
FAX# (602) 992-2420 Email:dan@arizonasunrays.com
SACC: AZ Debby Farrelly,
1025 N. McQueen #150, Gilbert, AZ 85233 (H)(480) 633-8414
(FAX#)(480) 633-8801 Email: AZDynamics@aol.com
www.azgym.org
SACC: CA-N Perry Siu,
950 Seventh Street, Novato, CA 94945 (W)(415) 899-8279
(FAX#)(415) 209-9850
Email: psiu@ci.novato.ca.us Website:
www.norcal-gymnastics.org
SACC: CA-S Carol G. McIntyre, American Gymnastics Academy,
3100 Airport Way, Long Beach, CA 90806
(G)(562) 490-0087 (FAX#)(714) 490-2710 Email: ownerlady@aol.com
SACC: NV Jill Enrietta, 440 S. Parkson, Henderson, NV 89015
(702) 566-1414, ext. 222 (FAX)(702) 566-1310
Email: jill@gymcats.com
SACC: UT Cathy Bennion, 9164 Nichole Drive, Sandy, UT 84093
(H)(801) 571-9761 FAX#) (801) 649-1455
(Cell)(801) 641-9761 Email: cbennion@hotmail.com Website:
www.usagutah.com
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State Administative Committee |
Cathy Bennion
State Administrative Committee Chairperson
9164 Nichole Dr.
Sandy, Utah 84093
801 571-9761 (Home)
801 641-9761 (Cell)
801 263-0128 (Fax)
e-mail cbennion@usagutah.com
Linda Fenton
NAWGJ Liason
Receives all requests for judges, CPE Coordinator, Judges
Test Administrator
8759 Gladiator Way
Sandy, Utah 84094
801 255 5201 (home)
801 560 0598 (Cell)
e-mail: LFENTON@aol.com
Fred Gundersen
Northern/Eastern Club Rep (Airbound, Tytans, United Sports
Academy, Elite, The Peak,
North Davis Gymnastics, Flips, USA Gymworld, Black Diamond,
Lil Flippers)
2081 Ryan Circle
Ogden, Utah 84403
801 698 2225 (Cell)
801 621 3070 (Gym)
801 479 6996 (Home)
e-mail:fredbjumpin@yahoo.com
Luke Evans
Central Club Rep ( Utah Pinnacle, Olympus, GTC, Hunts,
Academy West, Bailies,
Gym Cats at the Point, Ken’s Gymnastics
9854 S. 700 East
Sandy, UT 84070
801 571 8824 (Gym)
801-347-2328(Cell)
e-mail: Luke_upsgym@yahoo.com
Dan Coleman
South Club Rep (Alpine, Arete, Lehi Legacy, All American,
Nebo, Southern Utah Gymnastics,
Barefoot, Sevier Valley, Air Time, AF Twisters)
308 S. 1250 West
Lindon, UT 84042
801 915 0837 (Cell)
801 796 5437 (Gym)
e-mail: arete6@msn.com
Ryan Kirkham
Optional Clubs Rep/Tops and Elite Liason
3744 South 2140 East
Salt Lake City, UT 84109
801 699 4993 (Cell)
e-mail: rkraptor@hotmail.com
Charity Greene
Administrative Assistant to SACC
9923 Heyesbury Lane
Sandy, Ut 84092
801 816 1300 (Home)
801 450 0354 (Cell)
e-mail: greenehome@juno.com
Katy Heddens
Education/Clinics, Camps, Safety Certification
6400 N Hwy 224 Suite D
Mailing address: PO Box 982436
Park City, Utah 84098
435 615 1800 (Gym)EXT 106
801 640 2116 (Cell)
e-mail: katy@blackdiamondgymnastics.com
Non-voting:
Steve Bailie-Webmaster
www.usagutah.com
e-mail: webmaster@usagutah.com
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NAWGJ - Email List of State Judges |
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Criteria for Selection
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State Meet Host Responsibilities |
- All Rules must be followed according to the
latest edition of the Women’s Program Rules
and
Policies (2007-2008). Must have Copy!
- Initial Information should be sent no later
than 2 months before the State Meet Date to all clubs
participating. This information should also be sent
to the SACC by e-mail (cbennion@hotmail.com) or
fax
801 6568 1010 and the webmaster@usagutah.com to
post on the website.
- Facility (if changed from original bid),
Equipment, Sessions, and meet format must be approved
by the State Administrative Committee prior to sending
the information to the clubs.
- Sanction must be requested at least one month
prior to State meet.
- Deadline for entries should be no later than
1 month prior to competition.
- All Entries need to be copied and faxed/e-mailed/mailed
to the SACC for determining
additional age groupings
and awards.
- Clubs that have not responded with Entry
form and payment should be contacted 3 days
prior
to the deadline by phone before being accessed the
late fee.
STATE COMMITTEE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ordering Awards (to be reimbursed by host
club)
- Order Team Banners (to be reimbursed by host
club)
- Certificates
- Participation Trophies/Pins
- Age Groupings TBD at Start of Competition
Season
- Vote on judges to be assigned/Request to
NAWGJ for Contracts
- Provide Achievement Ribbons for level 4 and
5
- Prepare Rotations, Seedings etc with Meet
Director for Draw
- Reconfirm all ages, athlete numbers, and
professional numbers/safety certification
for all
participating in the meet.
MEET HOST CHECKLIST
- Collect all rosters and entry fees set by
SAC
- Electronic Scoring System and Qualified person
to run it.
- ADULT warm-up timer on each event
- ADULT timer on Beam for timing of routines
- Area for judges to view the Base score DVD
with a TV/DVD Player or DVD PLAYER with Screen.
- Meals for judges should be provided in a
separate area (no snack bar food) or per-diem paid
and time allowed for judges to eat outside the facility.
- Coaches Hospitality room should be provided.
- Provide printer and copier for results following
each session
- Updates with directions to the facility,
times of sessions, etc should be sent out at least
2
weeks prior to the meet for posting on the web-site.
- Gymnast Gift with meet logo for each participant.
Examples: T-shirts, shorts, hat, water bottle etc.
- 5.00 to be paid to the State USAG Account
following the final entry count.
- Pay all judges at conclusion of meet.
- Pay for all Individual Awards and Team Banners.
- Must check and double check all ages with
coaches and State Committee to ensure
correct placement
of awards.
- Financial must be sent to SACC within 6 weeks
of State Meet
- Read and apply suggestions found in the Meet
Organization Guidelines found on-line
under Rules
and Policies at www.usa-gymnastics.org or
contact the SACC for a copy.
- Information to be included in original packet:
- Official USAG Entry Form
- Dates, Number of Sessions, and Date and
time of Draw
- Equipment being used
- Approximate Start Times each day and Levels
assigned
- Deadline for entries/Late fees if applicable
- Warm-up Format
- Meet theme if applicable
- Hotel Information
- Meet site and Directions
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| Utah Rules and Policies for Competition |
Level 4
Qualification
to State Meet
Seasons allowed to compete |
- Recommend 3 meets with-in season prior
to State Meet
- Fall and Spring State Competition
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Entry Fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 75.00
- $5 goes to state/regional fund
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (5 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
to be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- All gymnasts receive achievement ribbons
for events.
- Medals for All Around (Gold, Silver and
Bronze according to placement)
- Team awards per session to include: Gold
Team Achievement, Silver Team Achievement and
Bronze Team Achievement Banners.
- 5 top scores per event count towards
team achievement awards.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels recommended
- Meet directors must announce in meet
information if only using one judge per event.
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Competition
Procedures: |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks
prior to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 6th birthday
to compete Level 4.
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete
with USAG.
- No age divisions for Level 4 State
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Level 5
Qualification
Procedure
Seasons allowed to compete |
- Must compete All Around in 3 meets
during season.
- Top 3 All Around Scores determine Session
Placement
- Exceptions must be put in writing to
the State Administrative committee. Age, Injuries,
Illness etc.
- Fall and Spring State Meets
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Entry fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 75.00
- $5 goes to state/regional fund
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (5 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
to be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- All gymnasts receive achievement ribbons
for events
- Placement medals per age group 50% for
all events and All Around per session. No ties
will be broken.
- Team awards Maximum 1-6 Places.
- Top 5 scores count on each event for
team competition. Gymnast’s scores may
count from any age group or session.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels for qualifying scores
recommended
- Meet directors must announce in pre-meet
information if using only 1 judge per event.
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Competition
Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks
prior to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 7th birthday
to compete Level 5.
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete
with USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by
State Administrative Committee prior to the
beginning of the season and published.
- Gymnast must compete in age group
during the season determined by the age she
will be on the last day of State Meet.
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Level 6
Qualification
to State Meet
Seasons allowed to Compete |
- Recommend 3 meets with-in Season prior
to State Meet
- Fall and Spring State Meet
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Entry Fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 75.00
- $5 goes to state/regional fund
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Gate Fees |
- $5per adult, $3 per child (5 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
to be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- Placement medals per age group 50%
for all events and All Around. No ties will
be broken.
- Team awards 1-6 Places. May be less places
depending on number of teams entered.
- Top 3 scores count on each event for
team competition. Gymnast’s scores may
count from any age group or Level 6 session.
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Competition
Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks
prior to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 7th birthday
to compete Level 6.
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete
with USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by
State Administrative Committee prior to the
beginning of the season and published.
- Gymnast must compete in same age
group during the season determined by the
age she will be on the last day of State
Meet.
- If competing both Level 5 and 6 during
a season, must commit to one level by Oct
15th for Fall season and by May 1st for Spring
season.
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| Level 7 |
Qualification
Procedure
Season |
- Recommend 3 meets during season.
- Winter Optional Season
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Entry fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 80.00
- $5 goes to state/regional fund
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (3 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
may be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- Placement medals per age group 50% for
all events and All Around per session. No ties
will be broken.
- Team awards 1-6 Places or less depending
on Number of teams in meet
- Top 3 scores count on each event for team
competition. Gymnasts scores may count from any
age group or session.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels
- Meet directors must announce in pre-meet
information if using an affiliated judge as a head
judge at Invitationals.
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Competition Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks prior
to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 7th birthday
to compete Level 7
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete with
USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by State
Administrative Committee prior to the beginning
of the season and published.
- Gymnast must compete in age group during
the season determined by the age she will be
on the last day of State Meet.
- If competing both Level 7 and 8 during
a season, must commit to one level by Feb 1.
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| Level 8 |
Qualification
Procedure
Season |
- Recommend 3 meets during season
- Winter Optional
Season
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Entry fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 80.00
- $5 goes to state/regional funds
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (3 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
may be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- Placement medals per age group 50% for
all events and All Around per session. No ties
will be broken.
- Team awards 1-6 Places or less depending
on Number of teams in meet
- Top 3 scores count on each event for team
competition. Gymnast’s scores may count from
any age group or session.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels
- Meet directors must announce in pre-meet
information if using an affiliated judge as a head
judge at Invitationals.
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Competition Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks prior
to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 8th birthday
to compete Level 8
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete with
USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by State
Administrative Committee prior to the beginning
of the season and published.
- Gymnast must compete in age group during
the season determined by the age she will be
on the last day of Regionals.
- If competing both Level 7 and 8 or
8 and 9 during a season, she must commit to
one level by Feb 1st for State meet.
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| Level 9 |
Qualification
Procedure
Season |
- Recommend 3 meets during season.
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Entry fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 80.00
- $5 goes to state/region funds
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (3 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
may be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- Placement medals per age group 50% for
all events and All Around per session. No ties
will be broken.
- Team awards 1-6 Places or less depending
on Number of teams in meet
- Top 3 scores count on each event for team
competition. Gymnasts scores may count from any
age group or session.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels
- Meet directors must announce in pre-meet
information if using an affiliated judge as a head
judge at Invitationals.
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Competition Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks prior
to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 8th birthday
to compete Level 9
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete with
USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by National
office.
- Gymnast must compete in age group during
the season determined by the age she will be
on the last day of Westerns.
- If competing both Level 8 and 9 0r
9 and 10 during a season, gymnast must commit
to one level by Feb 1.
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| Level 10 |
Qualification
Procedure
Season |
- Recommend 3 meets during season.
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Entry fees |
- State Meets In-Gym 60.00
- State Meets outside facility 80.00
- $5 goes to state/regional fund
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Gate Fees |
- $5 per adult, $3 per child (3 and over).
(outside facility) Family passes, day passes
may be included with bid and publicized on meet
information with approval of State Administrative
Committee.
- In-gym State Meets $1 per person
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Awards |
- Placement medals per age group determined
by National office. 50 % per age group minimum for
all events and All Around per session. No ties
will be broken.
- Team awards 1-3 Places or less depending
on Number of teams in meet
- Top 3 scores count on each event for team
competition. Gymnasts scores may count from any
age group or session.
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Judges |
- Two judge panels
- Meet directors must announce in pre-meet
information if using an affiliated judge as a head
judge at Invitationals.
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Competition Procedures |
- State Entries must be received by deadlines
set by meet host or late fees apply.
- Entry fees are non-refundable 2 weeks prior
to State Meet date.
- Gymnast must have reached her 9th birthday
to compete Level 10
- Gymnast must be a registered athlete with
USAG.
- Age Divisions to be determined by National
office.
- Gymnast must compete in age group during
the season determined by the age she will be
on the last day of JO Nationals..
- If competing both Level 9 and 10 during
a season, must commit to one level by Feb 1
for State Meet
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