2014 USAIGC & IAIGC SEPTEMBER
MEMBERSHIP NEWSBRIEF 2

Dear USAIGC & IAIGC Club Owners & Coaches,
1. Club Owners: New or Retired Employees: if you havehired new employeesor need to drop any listed employees on your Employee Verification list please forward this information so I can attach it to your filed USAIGC notarized verification form.
New USAIGC Clubswill receive the necessary verification forms separately for your 100% employee background check.
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2. USAIGC Intellectual Property Page Login:
CLUB OWNERS, the only way you can get access to this page is if you send me a 6 DIGIT PASSCODE. The pass code must bea six (6) letter/numbercombination. Each Cub Owner will have an individual login code.
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3. Your Club Webpage Address:if you would like your Club Wed Address posted on our Club Directory Page along with your Club information please forward it to me. Each USAIGC/IAIGC Club Member has the opportunity to promote your business. It’s another FREE membership benefit.
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4. 2015 – 2017 RULE & POLICY RECOMMENDATIONS
EveryClub member may propose any rule or policy recommendations they feel would contribute to the growth of our USAIGC/IAIGC competitive program. Recommendations are Posted on:Rules & Policy Page:click Artistic thenRule Recommendations.
Recommendations Close: April 1, 2015.
Voting Begins:April 2,End’s:April 22, 2015.
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5. New Copper Divisions:
Copper 1:a first year entry level Copper Gymnast with no competitive experience in any competitive program.
Copper 2:Gymnasts with at least one year of competitive experience on our Copper level or in other competitive program.
NOTE:Coaches may place a “first year Copper Gymnast into Copper 2 understanding that they MAYNOT drop them back into Copper 1.
Meet Directors: Copper Divisions 1 & 2 designations will be used at ALL USAIGC/IAIGC Sanctioned Competitions beginning NOW.Add these designationson your entry forms AND Coaches register your Copper Gymnasts as Copper 1 or 2.
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6. 2014 USAIGC/IAIGC FREE COACHES & OFFICIALS Clinic Calendar
A FREE 4-Hour Coaches & Officials Clinic.Officials & Coaches MUST REGISTER:o we can prepare for the numberof attendees.Our Free Clinics welcomeany Non-USAIGC/IAIGC Club Owner/Coach interested in learning about our Association and our International Competitive Program.
OFFICIALS MUST ATTENDONE Free Coaches & Officials Cliniceach yearto judge any USAIGC & IAIGC Competition. All USAIGC Officials will be listed on our Judging Pool, found on our Officials Page on our website.
2014 Free Officials Clinics

September:
20:Gym City, NY2-6:30pm
Carol Baldwin, GaliaSpassova, Julie Brinkmann, Sue Runkel, Katie Wilder,Kathy Frederick,Vicki Lee Tucker,
Galina Patrouniak,Allison McIntyre, Haley Blair (5-6 coaches), Donna Futia, Carol Lovrich, Stacey Olsen,
Cheryl Gambuti, Vicky Trainham, DorotaGrybos,
October:
4:Flyers Gymnastics, NJ- 12:30pm - 5pm.
Barbara Wallace, Judy Grenfell, Rosie Brady, Shawn Ellis, Lori Smith, Renee D''Ambra, Angela Andrews,
Carole Micsion, Courtnay Napoli, Barbara Cutillo, Patty Strickland, Terry Veit-Harmening,Liz Porter, Mary Peters,
Danielle Oehrlich, Airbourne Gymnastics Academy: kristy, Tori & up to 4 coaches,Airbourne Gymnastics Academy: kristy, Tori & up to 4 coaches,Chris Fennell,
5:New Image Gymnastics, NY9am -1:30
Pat Tosi, Allison Tosi, Flip-Flop Gymnasts: 5 coaches,Erika Carrell, Debbie Rut, Erin Fitzgerald, Cheryl Wilson, Naleyblair (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,
11:KMC Gymnastics, PA- Times 12:30-5pm
Jean Noecker, Kathy Vicario, Tamara Lomanovitch, Joanne Luciano, Michelle Marshall, Donna Lamberth,
Margie Myers,Theresa McGirk, Cindy Loring,
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,
26:Freehold Gymnastics,NJ 10-2:30pm - conflict with NAWGJ judges clinic
Deb Rizzi, Carla Ceralde, Ally McMahon, Patty Vitale, Alicia Gastgaber+2 Coaches, Sandra Givas, Lynne Burke,
Renee Breines, Joanne luciano, Chrystal C.Norton, Kelly Gaston, Pam Borcjes,
November:
1:Golden State Gymnastics, CA Times TBA
2: Nittany Gymnastics, PA - 12 noon-4:30
15: Available, 16: Available, 30: Available

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7. USAIGC PRE-SCHOOL WORKSHOP
HOST SITE: NEW IMAGE GYMNASTICS, Edgewood, NY 11754
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 23, 2014

5 Hours of Pre-School Instruction

Taught by the most sought after Pre-School Instructor in this Country
BRANT LUSKA
Deadline: November 3rd.
Check In: 9am Course 9:30-12 noon & 1-4:30pm
USAIGC will provide Pizza & Soft Drinks
I will host a Club Owners Meeting during this Clinic to talk about Pre-School Organization, Student Ratio’s, Course Curriculum, Lesson Plans, Instructors, Goals & Objectives of a Pre-School Program, Benefits & Marketing etc.

REGISTRATION FEES:
USAIGC CLUB MEMBER:$100.00 per instructor*
*3rd+ Instructor (same club): $75.00 per instructor beginning with 3rd. instructor
NON-USAIGC CLUB Members: $175.00 per instructor
The Goal of every Gymnastic Club Owner is to create income flows during the morning and early afternoon hours Monday through Friday. Pre-School Classes’ are not just an income stream they are your future student program! No Gymnastic Club should be CLOSED during the morning and early afternoon hours.

REGISTRATION FORM ATTACHED

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8. 2015 USAIGC & IAIGC INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTIC CELEBRATION!Daytona Beach Florida
OPEN TO: USAIGC/IAIGC Gymnasts’NOTScoring above a 33.75during the 2014-2015 competitive season.USAIGC/IAIGC Gymnasts attaining the World Championship Qualification scoreMAYNOTattend this International Competition.
Date: June 11-14, 2015(Thursday-Sunday)
Thursday: setup day, with up to two sessions starting at 1pm.
Friday: three - fours sessions Saturday: three-four sessions
Sunday: two-three sessions.
This Invitational can host 1000 gymnasts.
Competition Facts:
Competition Site: OCEAN CENTER ARENA
Daytona Beach Florida
Host Hotel:Hilton Daytona Beach Oceanfront Resort, Daytona Beach, Florida.
Rates:$119.00per roomper night.
International Celebration Link:
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9. BERMUDA USAIGC/IAIGC 4thINTERNATIONAL GYMNASTIC CHALLENGE:
IAIGC/USAIGC 4th International Gymnastics Challenge

November 7-9, 2014

Hosted by:
Bermuda Gymnastics Association @ National Training Center, St.

Host Hotel:Grotto Bay Beach Resort -1-441-293-8333
Special Guest IGC/IAIGC Rate: Call to book and mention the gymnastics meet for special rate. Questions contact:
or call the BGA at:441-295-0589.
Competition information & Registration Forms at

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10. SOUTH AFRICAIAIGC/USAIGC 2ndINTERNATIONAL GYMNASTIC CHAALLANGE
DepartureFriday February 13, 2015, Arrive Saturday February 14
Return Sunday February 21, 2015 / Arrive USA February 22, 2015
OPEN to any USAIGC/IAIGC Gymnast, Coach, Club Owner & Parent.
Planning send:
Club Name & Address, Gymnasts Name, Competition Level, DOB.
Leo, Jacket and Shorts size – the USAIGC outfits the team
Approximate cost: Airfare $1,000.00, Hotel Room* $100.00 per night (includes breakfast), *if we use the same hotel. There is a hotel closer to a large Mall. Costs for Sightseeing & Tours $450.00 (approximate) per person. If we travel to Cape Town its an additional airfare.
Attached Preliminary Sheet
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11. 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.
Entry Form ATTACHED.
Deadline:January 15thRESERVE YOU PLACE NOW. Payment not required until January 15th.A TRUE TEAM COMPETITION!

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11. 2015 USAIGC INDIVIDUAL EVENT CHAMPIONSHIP
April 11 & 12, 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.
Entry Form ATTACHED.
Deadline:April 28 RESERVE YOU PLACE NOW. Payment not required until April 28th.ENTRY FORM ATTACHED
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2015 USAIGC CLUB HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL NEW YORK
New York, Long Island March 22, 2015
Site: Elite Gymnastics & Dance
206A New Highway, Amityville, NY 11701
Hotel: TBA
OUR NEWEST Competitive Event that isage specific and a multi levelcompetitionONLYforHigh School Gymnasts. Each USAIGC Club creates a "High School CLUB Gymnastics Team". These gymnasts can compete onanyUSAIGC Competitive Levels creating a Multi-competitive level High School Team.
Scoring: The highest individual event score(s) count toward the Team Score regardless of competitive level. It is all about execution. High School Gymnasts MAYNOT compete down a competitive level but can compete one level up.

Rules

  • A Gymnast may compete on up tofour eventsin any combination of two consecutive competitive levels.
  • No Gymnast may compete twice on the same apparatus
  • Coaches create competition line-ups for each event.
  • USAIGC Team warm-up and compete format will be used.

Awards

  • USAIGC Team Cup Trophy for each Gymnast
  • USAIGC Team Cup Banner for each Team

Entry Fee*

  • $70.00 per gymnast
  • $16.50 per event if the gymnast is not competing on 4 events
  • $50.00 High School Team Banner
  • *Entry fees include one Team Cup Program per gymnast

The USAIGC High School Invitational counts as one of the three competitions required prior to the State/Regional Championship and all Individual Event Scores and AA scores count for State/Regional Qualification.

ENTRY FORM ATTACHED

2015 USAIGC CLUB HIGH SCHOOL INVITATIONAL NEW JERSEY
Freehold Elite Gymnastics, Freehold, New Jersey
Dates TBA
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12. USAIGC 2014-2015 COMPETITION SCORES:
ALL USAIGC/IAIGC competitive scores will be posted onto our Competition Calendar for viewing and verification next to each Sanctioned USAIGC/IAIGC Competition. ALL Competition Results from ALL USAIGC/IAIGC Sanctioned Competitions MUST be sent to the Office in a PDF file for posting.
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USAIGC SANCTIONS ARE FREE.
Go to: Competition Page, Click on Sanction Form.
Fill Out the Form and your Sanctioned Competition will be automatically be posted to our Competition Calendar.
All Clubs in good standing may host a USAIGC or IAIGC Sanctioned Competition providing your membership is current and you have a 100% designation on our Club Directory and the competition facility meets the competition requirements listed in our Rules & Policy.

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USAIGC/IAIGC OCTOBER MAILINGS.
The following Club Material will be sent to EVERY USAIGC/IAIGC Club MemberFREEas part of your Club Membership Fee.
1. New Club LobbyCompetitive Poster.
2. 2014-15 USAIGC/IAIGC Hard CopyRules & Policies Book.
3.2015 USAIGC Safe Club Decal
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News & Noteworthy
1.Romaniais now posted on our Club Directory.
2.Staples USAIGCNational Roll Outbased on our collective spending. The more WE spend the larger the discount.Still negotiating.
3. Exploring theAtlantis Hotel, Paradise Island, Bahamas’to host our International Championship: 2016 or 2017.
Have a great season.