2014USAIGCIAIGCOCTOBERMEMBERSHIPNEWSLETTER
Dear USAIGC & IAIGC Club Owners & Coaches,
The new season has begun…………………………………………………………………
Business is like marriage it’s all about nurturing. Successful businesses = profit.
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FREE Club Membership benefit: Our Club Directory Page displays YOUR Club Website, apage well visited by parents, potential clients. If you your Club Website is not displayed e-mail your web page address:. For Clubs renewing fill in the box for Club Website.
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USAIGC Athlete Registrations are coming in at an all time high.
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MEMBER REQUEST:
To Host a USAIGC Platinum & Premier Competition specifically for these two Competitive levels. It is a very good idea. These gymnasts need to meet and compete with their peers in a friendly competitive atmosphere in a healthy competition setting.
The USAIGC will use our Individual Event Invitational(SEE BELOW) to include one Competitive Session for Platinum & Premier ONLY. We can also add anmakeOfficials Critique after the competition for our Coaches & Gymnasts.
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2017 RULE & POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS are OPENfor all Club Membersto propose any rule or policy recommendation they feel would contribute to the growth of our competitive program.
Recommendations posted: Rules & Policy Page. Click: RuleRecommendations.
Voting Begins: April 2, End’s: April 23, 2015
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BRONZE, BRONZE DIAMOND AND COPPER 1 & 2 DIVISIONS
The Bronze Diamond Division I created without a Membership Vote. With over 1300 gymnasts heading to our World Championship I did not want to be inundated by parents (primarily) and coaches who felt there were gymnasts who do not belong in Bronze Level, or train 25 hours a week or come from another program. It was the smartest thing Ihave done for our Association! OUR PARENTS embraced the New Bronze Diamond Division. The Gymnasts loved the sub-division and I believe YOU the Coaches were happy. I did not received ONE concern about this new division. We have made a large step in evening off the competitive playing field without degrading any gymnast or creating another set of rules.
The concept of our Copper 1 and 2Divisions was explained in 3 Membership Newsletter/Briefs. I received 50 individual CLUB emails supporting the concept. I did not hold a vote.It was not necessary. I used my executive privilege (joke). I believe I have the pulse of our competitive program. A vote was not necessary.
Below is amembership emailed I received about Copper and Bronze levels, qualification scores and procedures.
Question: What are thequalifying scoresfor the Bronze and Silver for State/RegionalChampionships? Answer: 32.00AAfroma Localsanctioned competition toa State/RegionalChampionship.34.00AAfromState/RegionalChampionshiptoWorld Championship
Question: What are the2014-15 Bronze DiamondState/Regional & World Championship Qualification Scores?Answer: Bronze Diamond Gymnastsscoring35.80AAin ANY USAIGC/IAIGC Competition during the regular 2014-2015 Competitive seasonAUTOMATICALLY placesthese Gymnasts into the Bronze Diamond Level for the State, Regional and World Championship.
Last years Bronze Diamondgymnasts who ARE NOT moving up a competitive level remain Bronze Diamond. AllUSAIGC Gymnastsmust qualify from a State/Regional Championship to participate in our World Championship.
Question: What areSilverState / Regional Qualification Scores?
Answer: 31.50 AAfromLocaltoState/RegionalChampionship
34.00 AAfromStateorRegionalChampionshiptoWorldChampionship
Question:There is anew International Competitionfor those Gymnasts that do not score higher than33.95in Daytona Beach, FloridaJune 11-14. Is this is for all competitive levels?Answer:Yes. ONLY for Gymnasts scoring below the World Championship Qualifying score regardless of the gymnast attending the World Championship or not. Event Name: USAIGC/IAIGC International Gymnastic Celebration
Question: What is the qualifying score for our World Championship in Palm Springs? Answer:World Championship Qualifying Score remains at34.00AA
Question:Is the Bronze Diamond Division only for World Championships?
Answer: No, beginning this year it is for all USAIGC State & Regional Championships.
Our website will post scores from EVERY Sanctioned USAIGC/IAIGC Competition.
State & Regional Host Clubs MUST include Bronze, Bronze Diamond, Copper 1 and Copper 2 in these Championships. Next season our athlete registration form will reflect the sub-divisions.
Question:Must a Gymnast qualify from their individual State sanctioned USAIGC competition to qualify to a State/Regional Championship?Answer: No, agymnast can qualify to their State or Regional Championship from any sanctioned USAIGCor IAIGC Competition. Our Rules are the same throughout the USA and our 5 International Countries.Qualification to a State/Regional Championship DOES NOT have to be attained in the Individual State.
Definitions:
Copper 1: Entry Level: no competitive experienceat any time
Copper 2:At least one year of competitive experience on the Copper level (or another program).NOTE: A Coach may place a beginner Copper Level Gymnasts into Copper 2 but MAYNOT drop them back into Copper 1.
USAIGC Meet Directors:Copper Divisions 1 & 2 will be used at ALL USAIGC/IAIGC Sanctioned Competitions beginning this season. Bronze Diamond Divisions will be conducted ONLY at State &Regional Championshipthis season.
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2014 FREE COACHES & OFFICIALS RULES & POLICY CLINICS
OFFICIALS & COACHES MUST REGISTER via o we can prepare for the proper number attending.Our updated Rules & Policy Book is in review. A hard copy will be sent to every USAIGC/IAIGC Club this month. Mary is now reviewing our Rules & Policy for errors, omissions and grammar (mine).
CLINIC DATES: Any USAIGC Club wishing to Host our FREE USAIGC Coaches & Officials Rule Clinic e-mail.
October 4 - Flyers Gymnastics, NJ, 12:30-5pm. Barbara Wallace, Judy Grenfell, Rosie Brady,Shawn Ellis, Lori Smith,Renee D''Ambra, Angela Andrews,
Carole Micsion, Courtney Napoli, Barbara Cutillo, Patty Strickland,Terry Veit-Harmening,Liz Porter, Mary Peters,
Danielle Oehrlich,Chris Fennell, Meredith Desiree,Pam Gardin,Morgan Pepe,Gold Medal Delaware 3-4 coaches,
Kimberly Wallace,Debra Rizzi,Amy Middlekauff,
October 5:New Image Gymnastics,NY, 9am -1:30. Pat Tose, Allison Tosi,Flip-Flop Gymnasts: 5 coaches,Erika Carrell, Debbie Rut, Erin Fitzgerald, Cheryl Wilson, Haley Blair (5-6 coaches), Erika Bjornsson + 3 Coaches, Half Hollow Hills - 6 coaches,NYC Elite - 8 Coaches,
Stacy Galante, Diane Wynne,Marissa Wharry,Gym-Nest: Missy & Erin, Aviator Sports and events Center (2 Coaches),Amy Pritt,Cheryl Wilson, Gail Caspare,Kelly Caltagirone,
October 11:KMC Gymnastics, PATimesTimes 12:30-5pm. Jean Noecker, Kathy Vicario,Tamara Lomanovitch, Joanne Luciano, Michelle Marshall,Donna Lamberth,
Margie Meyers,Theresa McGirk,Cindy Loring,
October 12:Blaze Gymnastics, N.Syracuse,NY - 10-2:30pm. Barb Quackenbush, Alicia Goode, Marsha Conlin, Cathy Horein, Bobbi Furnas, Rita Heisler, Joan Dalpe,
Jeanne deKeyserling, Laurie Sherman,Terry Cayea,Corinne Mayer,Donna Franzen,
October 26:Freehold Gymnastics, NJ,10-2:30pm
Deb Rizzi,Carla Ceralde, Ally Mchon, Patty Vitale, Alicia Gastgaber + 2 Coaches, Sandra Gives, Lynne Burke,Renee Breines, Joanne Luciano,Chrystal C.Norton, Kelly Gaston,Pam Borcjes,Wendy Picioccio,Adrienne Coleman,Lauren Coleman,Ally Val,Alyssa Synol, Jeanne Devenney, Leslie Mc Peek, Bonnie Ann Synol,
November:1: Golden State, CA Times - TBA
Randi Borden,Vivien Hessel,Kelly Feuer,Christina S.Stokholm,Carrie O''Neil,Briana Hetrick,Vickie Neuman
November 3: Monday: Northern CaliforniaGold Country Gymnastics,110 Spring Hill Drive,Grass Valley, CA 95945
15: Available 16: Available
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USAIGCPRE‐SCHOOLWORKSHOP
HOSTSITE:NEWIMAGEGYMNASTICS,Edgewood,NY11754
SUNDAY,NOVEMBER23,20145HoursofPre-SchoolInstruction
TaughtbythemostsoughtafterPre-SchoolInstructorinthisCountryBRANTLUSKA
Deadline:November3rd.CheckIn:9amCourse9:30-12noon1-4:30p
USAIGCwillprovidePizzaSoftDrinks
IwillhostaClubOwnersMeetingduringthisClinictotalkaboutPre-‐SchoolOrganization,StudentRatio’s,CourseCurriculum,LessonPlans,Instructors,Goals& ObjectivesofaPre-‐SchoolProgram,BenefitsMarketingetc.
REGISTRATIONFEES:
USAIGCCLUBMEMBER:$100.00perinstructor*
*3rd+Instructor(sameclub):$75.00perinstructorbeginningwith3rd.instructor
NON-‐USAIGCCLUBMembers:$175.00perinstructor
TheGoalofeveryGymnasticClubOwneristocreateincomeflowsduringthemorning andearlyafternoonhoursMondaythroughFriday.Pre-‐SchoolClasses’arenotjustan incomestreamtheyareyourfuturestudentprogram!NoGymnasticClubshouldbe CLOSEDduringthemorningandearlyafternoonhours.
REGISTRATIONFORMATTACHED
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IAIGC/USAIGC4thInternational Bermuda GymnasticsChallenge
CLOSEDNovember7-9,2014Host: BermudaGymnasticsAssociation@NationalTrainingCenter,St.David'sBermuda. BERMUDA HERE WE COME!!!!
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SOUTHAFRICA? With the health crisis in South Africa, our 2nd South African Challenge is on hold.
IAIGCUSAIGC2nd InternationalGymnasticChallenge
DepartureFridayFebruary13,2015,ArriveSaturdayFebruary14ReturnSundayFebruary21,2015/ArriveUSAFebruary22,2015OPENtoanyUSAIGC/IAIGCGymnast,Coach,ClubOwnerParent.
Registration Form:
USAIGC Uniforms purchases Leo,JacketandShorts
Approximatecost:Airfare$1,000.00,HotelRoom*$100.00pernight
(includesbreakfast),*ifweusethesamehotel.ThereisahotelclosertoalargeMall.CostsforSightseeingTours$450.00(approximate)perperson.IfwetraveltoCapeTownitsanadditionalairfare.
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2015USAIGCIAIGCINTERNATIONALGYMNASTICCELEBRATION!
DaytonaBeachFlorida
ForUSAIGC/IAIGCGymnasts’NOTScoringabovea33.75duringthe2014-‐2015competitiveseason.USAIGC/IAIGCGymnastsattainingtheWorldChampionship QualificationscoreMAYNOTattendthisInternationalCompetition.
Date:June11-14,2015(Thursday-Sunday)
Thursday:setupday
Friday: Four sessions, Saturday: Four sessions Sunday: three – four sessions.
This Invitational can host 1000 gymnasts.
CompetitionFacts:
CompetitionSite:OCEANCENTERARENADaytonaBeachFlorida
HostHotel:HiltonDaytonaBeachOceanfrontResort,DaytonaBeach,Florida.Rates:$119.00perroompernight.StandardOceanFront:KingorTwoDoubleQueenRoomsORSingle,double,tripleorQuadoccupancy.
Suites:$219.00pernightPLUSapplicablecity,county,stateorfederaltaxes.
CurrentSalesTax:6.5%,OccupancyTax6%.
BookingHotel:StateyouarewithUSAIGC/IAIGCfortheirInternationalInvitational
ALLUSAIGC/IAIGCCompetitionLevels
TraditionalFormatNOseconddayIndividualEventFinalsEntryFee:$95.00includesFreeProgram
EntryFormswillbesenttoallUSAIGC/IAIGCClubs
HiltonHotelOffer’sourUSAIGC/IAIGCGueststhefollowing:
GroupRateavailablethreedaysbeforeandaftertheInternationalCompetitionReservationsmustbemadebyMay19,2015
Full Service Hotel: Spa, Fitness Center, Swimming pools, Hot Tubs, Splash Pools and D''Dawgs Kid Zone (planned activities), movies, Wii Stations, ping-‐pong, etc.. Location -Location – Location "Ocean Walk Village"
Besides the BEACH, parasailing, sunbathing, biking and surfing.
Family Activity: Daytona Lagoon Water Park, Go-Cart, Mini-‐Golf, Laser Tag and Arcade Fun Spot. Daytona 500 Experience: interactive NASCAR experience. Hilton connected to Ocean Walk Shoppes with 10 movie theatres, restaurants and shopping. Cultural Minded: 3 Museums, 3 Performing Arts Centers, Chocolate Factory, Historic lighthouse, Eco-Friendly. Tours, and River Boat Cruise.
32 Area Golf Courses including LPGA International. Deep Sea Fishing, Sky Diving, Shopping: Riverview Mall (1.5 miles) & Volusia Mall, Daytona Flea Market 0-‐ one of the largest
Three Airports:
Daytona Beach 5.5 miles, taxi $14.00 each way
Orlando Sanford Airport, 35 miles away. Rental Car is best deal from this airport. Orlando International Airport: 60 miles, 75 minutes away. Transit System Offers Door to Door Service $40.00 each way.
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2014-2015 COMPETITION SCORES:will be posted ALLonto our website for viewing and verification for our State/Regional Competition Directors, Coaches & Parents. You will access our “score page” from our Competition Calendar. Scores from ALL USAIGC/IAIGC Sanctioned Competitions MUST be sent to USAIGC Office via PDF file. Thank you.
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USAIGC SANCTIONS ARE FREE. Click Competition, Click: Sanction Form
ONLY Member Clubs in good standing can sanction a Competition providing your facility meets the competition requirements listed in our Rules & Policy Book. Once sanctioned the competition is automatically posted to our Competition Calendar (found under competitions).
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USAIGC RUN COMPETITIONS
Our Technical Director will be each of these competitions
2015 USAIGC TEAM CUP CHAMPIONSHIP
February 7 & 8, 2015
Site: New Image Gymnastics, 111 Wilshire Blvd., Edgewood, NY 11754 Hotel:
Holiday Inn Express, Hauppauge, Long Island
2050 Express Dr. South, Hauppauge, NY 11788 800 465-4329
Room Rate: $115.00 per night plus taxes.
Deadline: January 15th
RESERVE YOU PLACE NOW. Payment not required until January 15th. A TRUE TEAM COMPETITION!
ThinkCollegeGymnastics!NOIndividualEventAwards.
BringYourTeamBanners,Signs,GymnastsPaintYourFaces.It’sallaboutTEAM!!!!!
EntryFees
- $75.00pergymnast
- $18.50perevent(gymnastnotcompetingon4events)
- $50.00TeamBannerFeeperlevel
TeamSizeDivisionsPerLevelcreatedafterdeadline
- SmallTeam:3scorescountperevent
- MediumTeam6scorescountperevent
- LargeTeam9scorescountingperevent
- PlatinumPremierGymnastsformoneTeam.
- MixedTeamLevelspossible.
Awards
- USAIGCTeamCupTrophyforeachGymnast
- USAIGCTeamCupBannerforeachTeampersizedivisionbasedonTeamRanking
Coaches:Gymnastsdonothavetocompeteonallfourevents.AAGymnastsmaycompeteoneleveluponnomorethantwocompetitiveevents.Coacheswillcreatecompetitionline-‐upsforeachevent.USAIGCwarm-‐upandcompeteformatbyTeam. TheTeamCupcountsasoneofthethreecompetitionsrequiredpriortothe State/RegionalChampionship.All-‐AroundIndividualEventScorescountfortoState/RegionalQualification.
ENTRY FORM ATTACHED
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2015 USAIGC Individual Event CHAMPIONSHIP
PLATINUM & PREMIER COMPETITION SESSION & CRITIQUE!
April11 12,2015
Site:NewImageGymnastics,111WilshireBlvd.,Edgewood,NY11754Hotel:HolidayInnExpress,Hauppauge,LongIsland
2050 Express Dr. South, Hauppauge, NY 11788 800-465-4329
RoomRate:$115.00pernightplustaxes.EntryFormATTACHED.
Deadline:April28RESERVEYOUPLACENOW.PaymentnotrequireduntilApril28th.
CollegeGymnasticsisbuiltaroundIndividualEventSpecialists.OuruniqueUSAIGCCompetitionallowsourGymnaststochoosetheirfavoriteevent(s)ontheirprimarycompetitivelevelandtheirnextcompetitivelevel.
Awards
IndividualEventPlacements(Trophies),peragedivision,percompetitivelevelperevent.NoAllAroundAwards.NoTeamAwards.
EntryFees
$70.00-‐foureventsanylevels
$17.50-‐perevent
Gymnastscancompleteonupto6IndividualEvents.EventSpecialistswillcompete during their initial competitive session. Example. Bronze Level Gymnast competing 4, 3 or 2 Events
Bronze, will compete their Silver events during their Bronze session allowing them to compete against their peers. No waiting for next session(s).
The Individual Event Invitational counts as one of the three/two competitions requiredprior to the State/Regional Championship. All Scores count forState/Regional Qualification.
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2015USAIGCHIGHSCHOOLINVITATIONAL(s)#2
DatewillbepostedbyOctober 15(checkwebsite)NewJersey:FreeholdEliteGymnastics
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Membership October Mailings. The following Club Material will be sent to EVERY USAIGC/IAIGC Club Member FREE as part of your Club Membership Fee.
1. 2014-15 USAIGC/IAIGC Hard Copy Rules & Policies Book, October 10
2. 2015 USAIGC Safe Club Decal, October 20
3. New Club Lobby Competitive Poster, October 30
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News & Noteworthy
1. USAIGC & Staples National Roll Out based on our collective spending. The more WE spend the larger the discount. It is moving along (slowly).
2. Atlantis Hotel, Paradise Island, Bahamas’ to host our International Championship Celebration: 2016 or 2017.
3. Multi-Athlete Registration Form is about 10 days away.
It will allow our Club Membership to register their entire Team at once!!
4. Meet Directorssoon will be able to download ALL Athletes from our website.
5. Rotating “billboard” on Home Page (replacing About Us, which is already on our Home Page). All USAIGC Competition & Events, Special Notices will be displayed and rotated every 15 seconds
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELMary & I will be in Germany (Bavarian Alps) for my daughters wedding from October 15-19we then we will recuperate at Lake Como, Italy for 3-4 days (George is gone) and then prepare ourselves for NYC with 2-3 days in Milan. I will have full access to my phone just remember there is a time difference of
6 hours.
CiaoPaul
PS – While in Germany I will meet with the Little Hamburg Gymnastic Team who will be joining IAIGC soon.
Reminder:ifyouhavehiredanynewemployeesandyouneedtodropanylistedemployeesonyourEmployeeListpleaseforwardthisinformationtome.Iwillattachéittoyourinitialnotarizedverificationform.
OurNewUSAIGCClubswillreceivethenecessaryformsseparately.
ItisnowtimeformetodevelopourBusinessandIntellectualpropertypages.
ThereissomuchIwanttocoverwithYOUourClubOWNERS