Illinois USA Women's Gymnastics

College News!
ILLINOIS WOMEN GYMNASTS GO BIG AT NCAA NATIONALS
AT THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA
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Level 8 Regional Rotations Posted

08-09 Meet Schedule Procedure

Please fill out on line form by listed dates

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June 1^st 2008-2009 Meet Requests OUT OF SITE FACILITIES W/ Contracts Due

June 20^th 2008-2009 Meet Requests1 PER CLUB due

July 15^th 2008-2009 Meet all additional meet due

Aug 1^st 2008-2009 Meet Schedule FINAL

Elections 08

May 1^st – May 15^th Nominations will be accepted for Illinois State Committee members for the following positions Secretary Level 8, Level 6, Level 4, Elite chairman please inform person nominated of your nomination Online Nomination Form (link here)

May 16^th resume’ for those nominated due

June 1^st – June 15^th Online Election www.ILUSAG.com

(Click here for job descriptions for the positions)

08 Region 5 Level 8 Illinois Regional Teams
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USA Gymnastics Women's Program Coach/Athlete Development Initiatives

Registration is now open for the following camps that are being held at Women’s National Training Center at the Karolyi Ranch near Huntsville, Texas.

Please Note: the Registration deadlines are fast approaching, Register Now!
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Beth Horn, former Illinois HS gymnast (Resurrection), is now VENOM on American Gladiators. Beth is also the National Fitness Champion and author of the book, The Natural Way. Check her website at... http://www.bethhorn.com

Congratulations to all the athletes and their coaches for the their season so far. We hope that your athletes have performed to their best ability and those that are finished with their season are returning to the gym with excitement for next year!

To those athletes that are still in the midst of their season, Good Luck in all your efforts!

To the Coaches as we move forward in our season from State Meets to Regional and National competitions, please make Illinois proud. We truly have a great state and great group of Coaches. Please comport yourselves with the respect towards each other, athletes and the Great Sport that we are lucky to be a part of. Please realize that we as leaders in our Sport need to present ourselves as leaders in everything we do. Coaches please present yourself professionally, in appearance and actions. A reminder that all coaches need to wear your lanyards at all time on the competition floor.

Continue to Go out and make it great 08!

The level 5 age groups and times are out. Click on state series on left

The level 8-9-10 age groups and times are out. Click on state series on left

The ILUSAG line 847-949-USGF(8743) will be temporally out of service Until April 5th) as it is being moved from old site. (ALL LINES ARE NOW WORKING)

The Fax line 847-949-3903 should now be working. IT has been out of service.

Level 9 Regional - National Age Groups
Level 10 Regional - National Age Groups

Pro-members: we will once again be placing a questionnaire on line for the Professional members to complete. The state Committee would very much like your input.

To help us out Could you please visit the Coaches only portion of the website (link on left side) and submit what questions that you might like to see on the questionnaire. We thank you for your involvement in advance

Level 4 South & Level 7 State Times and Age Groups are now posted under State Series

Congratulations to Mary Lee Tracy on being inducted into the Hall of Fame

Mary Lee Tracy has coached numerous gymnasts to the U.S. National Team, including two
members of the 1996 gold-medal Olympic team (Amanda Borden and Jaycie Phelps). Tracy
was named USA Gymnastics’ Women’s Coach of the Year three consecutive years (1994-
96), and is a seven-time Region 5 Coach of the Year. In addition to coaching, Tracy has
served on regional and national committees for USA Gymnastics. Tracy, the president and
head coach of Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy, lives in West Chester, Ohio, and has one
daughter, Rachael.

Illinois will have a table for all those attending the National Congress as usual

Please contact NorbertIL@aol.com If interested in attending as our guest

** Level 4 & 6 State Meet Sessions, Times are posted.
Use the state series tab on the left.

Mackenzie Caquatto has now qualified to Senior National Elite and has qualified to Classics 2008.

Bridgey Caquatto has again qualified as a Junior National Elite and has qualified to Classics 2008.

Good luck to both on the road to Championships!

TO: Meet Directors

FROM: USA Gymnastics

DATE: January 31, 2008

SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND BACKGROUND SCREENINGS

The purpose of this email is to provide notification of acceptable forms of verification for background checks for Professional Members. Beginning in December 2007, individuals who apply for or renew their Professional Membership are required to complete a background check as a condition of membership. Individuals must receive a “Green Light” status in order to activate their USA Gymnastics membership. (Read More)

ERNA WACHTEL SCHOLARSHIP ATHLETE’S AWARD
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NEW RULING as of July, 2007:

The last qualifying date for each level, will also be the last date for out of State scores. Scores are to be submitted, via FAX or email, to the Level Chairs and the State Score Tracker, the Monday following the last qualifying date. NO OUT OF STATE SCORE will be accepted after this time.

State Chair Elections!
Elections for State Administrative Committee Chairman will be taking place this spring.
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Congress Facts Congress Registration Form

Change of Address
Norbert Bendixen
State Chairman
915 Tower Road
Mundelein, IL 60060

USA Gymnastics Background Checks
USA Gymnastics is proud to announce a working partnership with
National Center for Safety Initiatives through which we will engage in a
comprehensive background screening program.
USA Gymnastics is requiring background searches on all USA
Gymnastics Professional Members to ensure a safe and secure
environment for participants and it members... MORE