Hello NorCal Clubs & Coaches,

We’re just under halfway to the total number of athletes needed. More optional level and higher level compulsories girls are the biggest need.
I appreciate your assistance supporting the National Congress event!

iVolunteer link:
http://csc.ivolunteer.com/demonstrators_nationalcongress2012

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I hope you’ve all had successful seasons as we head into an exciting Olympic summer.
Thanks to the clubs who have gotten athlete demonstrators signed up for the National Congress in San Jose. The event is now only 8 weeks away and we need more club support from around Northern California!

If you know about the event but have not had a chance to solicit athlete volunteers from your club, visit http://csc.ivolunteer.com/demonstrators_nationalcongress2012 to get signed up.
Share the link with your parents and team staffs. If you are just now hearing about it, my original communication is below with all the details.
I’m your local contact between now and June 28th. Let me know if you have questions, or would like any assistance or support in getting involved.

Thanks again for helping USA Gymnastics & NorCal host would should be a very successful Olympic Trials and National Congress.

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My name is Christopher Brown and I am serving as the local volunteer coordinator for athlete demonstrators at the USA Gymnastics National Congress, taking place June 28-July 1 at the San Jose Convention Center.

USA Gymnastics has requested the support of nearly 200 competitive level girls & boys to serve as volunteer skill demonstrators for Congress presentations and “spotting subjects” for coaches certifications and hands on trainings. I’ve decided to utilize a web-based sign-up process, which I hope (1) encourages clubs to get involved, and (2) allows you to choose your level of participation. It will allow me to track progress and email updates to volunteers between now and the event.

If your club would like to participate, share the “ivolunteer” link below as part of promoting involvement with your team(s). You can ask your athletes to register themselves if you want (as appropriate for their level and availability), and make them responsible for their own transportation, drop off, and pick up. Or, your club may prefer to limit your athletes’ participation to only certain levels, days, or time slots. Technically, you or one of your coaches can even sign-up your athletes on their behalf, and also designate a single point of contact within your club. The choice is yours. I am happy to assist if you would like guidance.
To see the available volunteer slots and to sign-up, visit http://csc.ivolunteer.com/demonstrators_nationalcongress2012

Read the directions, and pay attention to the levels and requirements requested. (Coaches, you know that presenters at Congress typically prefer athletes who have mastered the skill level(s) being demonstrated. Use the tabs at the top to see the current openings each day of Congress. Upon sign-up, an email confirmation will be sent. At a later date there will be follow up information with more details about attire, etc.
A few additional thoughts:
*Slots are open on a first come, first served basis. There are a limited amount of slots and ultimately a small percentage of NorCal gymnasts can participate. It’s possible (likely?) that USA Gymnastics will make at least minor changes to presenters, skill levels required, and the number of demonstrators requested. So, additional spots may open up, AND it’s possible that volunteers will end up NOT being needed for certain sessions.
*Sign-ups can “un-volunteer” themselves through this same link.
*Parents who contact me with questions will be referred directly back to their coach(s), unless it’s regarding basic information about event location, parking, etc.
*Coaches are NOT required to attend sessions with their athletes.
*Xcel athletes may participate as long as they meet (or preferably, exceed) the skill requirements requested.
*Privacy note: the contact information requested when signing up will ONLY be used to organize and communicate updates about this event, and to allow the Congress On-site Coordinator – Jill Jarrett – the ability to reach volunteers on event day, if needed.
*There will be follow up emails with details and reminders as the event nears.

I’m your local contact between now and June 28th. Let me know if you have questions, or would like any assistance or support in getting involved.
Remember too that your club families can volunteer in support of the Olympic Trials in San Jose.

Thanks for your support! Go USA.

Regards,

Christopher Brown
Director – Operations & Marketing
California Sports Center

NCBGA pays for both golf and the banquet for graduating seniors, and the banquet for state and regional all around champions. Additional guests and all coaches are welcome.

Here is the list of athlete invitees:

GRADUATING SENIORS

STATE AND REGIONAL ALL-AROUND CHAMPIONS

State and Regional All-Around Champions are invited as guests of NCBGA to the banquet.

We are looking for the right person to lead our men’s team, currently comprised of 20 gymnasts on team levels 4 – 10 plus a “Supermen” pre-team.  In addition to performing the hands-on coaching duties, the Program Director will be responsible for designing and implementing the men’s program from preschool to elite levels as well as hiring and supervising their own assistants.  The owners of Davis Diamonds have a flat organization structure and believe in delegation of authority and responsibility to their program directors.  The current Program Director will be available to provide a solid transition period.

This is a full time exempt position with an excellent medical benefits package including medical and dental coverage and a vision discount plan.  Profit sharing is available through a gym-sponsored 401K plan.

David Diamonds Gymnastics will be moving into a new 18,000 square foot gym in 2012 that will be fully equipped for our men’s gymnastics team.  The individual hired for this position will also have an opportunity to acquire ownership interest in the gym!  Davis Diamonds currently has approximately 1,000 students and are looking to grow with the increased space and equipment to be available in their new facilities.

This is an excellent opportunity for the right coach for both personal and professional development.  If you are a qualified candidate, please send your cover letter and resume to the Davis Diamonds HR manager at janbraun.hr@gmail.com.  If you would like to speak with the current program director, please call Dan at 530-750-FLIP (3547).

We are currently seeking an outstanding individual to lead our Boys’ Gymnastics Team Program. This Program is growing at a rapid rate, we currently have a developmental boys program, and Jr. Olympic levels 4-9, we will have Level 10′s in 2013.

Supervisor responsibilities include: maintaining/building a strong cohesive staff from developmental levels to the top athletes, ensuring all levels are working toward set goals & standards, setting schedules, preparing & leading staff education, lesson plans daily, and more.

We are looking for a passionate person, who is willing to grow & expand our program. People with great leadership abilities & that works well with others. Our purpose is to train athletes to their fullest capability, with a well trained, nurturing, & enthusiastic staff, who cares deeply about the health & success of each athlete.

Preferred full time with excellent pay & benefits to the right person, but part time would also be considered. Please send resume. Learn more on our web site at www.iflipforCCG.com

Company/Club Name: Central Coast Gymnastics Sports Center, Inc.
Web Address: www.iflipforCCG.com
Contact: Mimi Phene-Mckellar
Email: Mimi@iflipforCCG.com
Phone: (805)801-2583
Fax: (805)786-4496

Here is the link to the 2012 JO National Qualification Procedure, including qualifying scores:

http://usagym.org/PDFs/Men/Mens%20Program%20Events/12jo/qualification.pdf

The JO National website is:

http://www.queencitygymnastics.com/2012jonationals/index.htm

Applications for Academic All-Americans is also available at:

http://usagym.org/pages/post.html?PostID=9535&prog=m

The early-bird deadline has already passed, but the standard deadline is April 1st.  Good luck.

NCBGA Graduating Seniors 2011/2012 Season

3/16/2012

Hi Everyone,

Just a gentle reminder, under no circumstances should individual parents contact the meet hosts for L4 State Championships, L5/6 State Qualifier, or L5-10 State Championships (and even more so for Regionals!). Your club’s coach (or assigned parent club representative if that’s how your club runs) should be the single point of contact for parents to obtain information regarding these meets. Please ensure that your parents know this.

If the information needed is not in any of the emails I have sent out, the coach or his/her representative can drop me an email and I’ll get the information.

Thanks, Heather

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Here is the breakdown of state all star teams at Regionals. As noted in the Regional registration procedure I sent out yesterday, the alternates (one per team) also need to get uniforms.

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Regional Qualifier’s Registration Instructions:
Attached you will find a summary of the things you need to know to get Regional Qualifiers registered for Regional Championships. Really important stuff is highlighted.

2012ncbga-regional-registration-procedures

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Selection of Region 1 Teams
In keeping with a decision made by the Region 1 Board of Directors, the following process will be used to select the Level 10B, Level 10A, and Level 9 Teams that will represent us at the National Championships:

After the competition on Thursday and Friday, the top ten all-around finishers for all three groups will be invited to a Saturday morning clinic. At that time, the sizing and ordering of the uniforms will take place.

If one or more of the top six is not at the clinic, he/they will be replaced on the team with the next highest ranking gymnast/s at the clinic.

Being at that clinic insures their position on the Region 1 Select Team, and an invitation to the Region 1 Select Team Camp this summer.

If you think there is a chance that any of your gymnasts will make the team, they must be prepared to be there on Saturday morning.

Please email with any questions,
Heather

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ps: Judges & Coaches,

The Skill Committee has just updated the NGJA/USAG Interpretations document dated March 6, 2012. You can find this new document on the NGJA website in the box titled “Latest NGJA News” [direct link for your convenience: http://www.ngja.org/images/stories/2009-2012/NGJA_docs/usag_2009-2012_interps_6-FinalBM.pdf]. As soon as possible, I would recommend that you update your files as we make our final push toward the 2012 Olympic Games.

Regards,

Dan Bachman

If you have an athlete that should be, but is not, on this list please email Heather Flores ASAP with the athlete’s name, club, and the two meets at which they have met the qualifying score (88.0 for L5 and 86.0 for L6).

Level 5

Level 6

Golden Bear will be conducting on-site registration for L5-10 State Championships at the L5/6 State Qualifier (those that qualify at the qualifier and any pre-qualified athletes of any level that you haven’t yet registered).

You must complete your registration by the conclusion of the state qualifier so please bring your completed registration form (you can cross off any that don’t qualify) and ONE check made out to UC Regents to cover the athlete and team fees and any pre-paid t-shirt orders. I’ll be there to help figure out how much you owe.

For those clubs with L7-10s and pre-qualified L5/6s who haven’t registered for L5-10 State Championships and will not be attending the L5/6 Qualifier, please send your registrations directly to Golden Bear now.

The registration form can be found at http://www.ncbga.com/wp-content/uploads/2012boys_state_meet_entry_form.pdf

This camp will also help benefit the development of Region One’s future Junior Olympic and Junior Elite Competitive Select Team and Camp Programs…, but it can only happen with the help of all within the Region One gymnastic community. So please take part in the launch of this one of a kind camp program…

To Your Success,

Paul Tickenoff
USAG Region 1 ChairmanRegistration Open!!!

$25 Discount thru March!!!

New Site, Easier Registration

Features Individual or Team Registration options

Also Included are photos and video from last year, information for parents and family, schedule, maps and much more!

You will find the session schedule for L4 State Championships and L5/6 State Qualifier. L4′s have been divided into 2 sessions by club, the session assignment is also attached.

• 2012state_rotation-schedule3
• 2012state_session_summary3

This info can also be found in the STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS page