The following positions are up for re-election:   Level 4 Chair, Level 6 Chair, Level 8 Chair, Secretary Chair and Elite Chair. 

Please Submit your nominations by April 24^th  .  All resumes must be emailed to Terry Theobald at TTheobald@aol.com by April 24^th.  Election Voting will begin on May 1st and ends May 15th.
 

        The election of the Illinois State USAG Committee Members is done on a staggered year system in May of every year.  Each elected member: a) serves a two year term b) has one vote c) must be nominated by a USAG professional member and must first have given permission to be nominated.

Your Committee members are important people in Illinois.  They are responsible for decisions that affect your gymnasts and your program He/she should be able to make decisions for the betterment of all gymnasts and gymnastic programs.  Your Committee members should be people who are capable of effectively representing your views and suggestions to the State Committee and Chairman.  This enables the State Chairman to better represent the state of Illinois at Regional and National meetings.

Duties of:  

Level Chairman's Requirements and Responsibilities

1)   Be a member in good standing of USA Gymnastics

2)   Knowledge of Illinois, Regional and USA Gymnastics Rules & Policies.

3)   Able to make decisions in the best interest of the entire USA Gymnastics program, regardless of their personal interests and affiliations.

4)   Be the State Chairperson for their particular level.

5)   Track athletes “in” and “out” of their specific level.

6)   Must be present and assist in the State Meet Series (At their level).

a)  Work with the Meet Director to ensure that the meet run according to all of the rules that apply.

b) Establish age groups for level.
7) Level 8/9/10

 i) Keep the Regional and National personnel updated with all necessary information.

ii) Be present at the Regional Meet, if possible, to distribute the state gift.  

8) Help with the State Banquet, State Congress and State Training Camps.

9) Have access to a computer

a) Must have Microsoft Office -most of the communications that are sent     between the State Committee is sent in this format.

10) Have a secure email address. 

11) Have a fax machine that is confidential.

12) Able to attend all Committee meetings, of which there are usually 3 to 4 a year.  These meeting generally occur at most major gymnastics events (State Meet, State Congress, Regional Congress) etc.

13) Understand that this position has the responsibility of confidentiality.

1)      Be a USAG member in good standing.
 

2)      Keep State abreast of Elite Program in Illinois.
 

3)      Have a working knowledge of the Elite program
 

4)      Knowledgeable with both Illinois and USAG R&P.
 

5)      Have access to Pentium computer.
 

6)      Have a secure email address.

7)      Have a fax machine that is confidential.
 

8)      Be able to attend all Committee meetings usually 3-4 annually, held at most major gymnastics events (State Meet, State Congress, Regional Congress etc.).

9)      Understand that this position has the responsibility of confidentiality.

10)  Be able to make decisions for the good of the entire USAG program and to be able to differentiate between that and their own interests.

Link to Nomination Form

Level 8 Regionals