Texas Summer Gymnastic Coaches Business Meeting

Texas Summer Gymnastic Coaches Business Meeting: Minutes

Total Clubs – 25
Total Judges – 1
Total Coaches – 28

Saturday, June 9^th, 2001 Meeting called to order at 10:15am – Kevin Muenz (State Chairman)

1.) Texas In Review
· 5 – Elite State Championships
Meet went well, much higher numbers this year than the previous year

· 6 & 7 State Championships
Meet went well, some paper work problems (entry forms). Coaches, entry forms need to be accurate!

2.) Region 3 In Review – Gil Elsass
· Region 3 Championships
Alamo did a great job! Region 3 has a dilemma. Region 3 would like to have a large, profitable Regional Championship, but not too large to run. If qualifying scores were raised one to two points, Texas would have lost several qualifiers.
· Internet Updates
Coaches must check the internet and make updates! Our regional website is fantastic but
The updates must be sent to stay current. Whenever updates are sent, Gil block emails everyone.
If you have changes, email both Kevin Muenz and Gil Elsass at the same time!
· Entry & Petition Forms
There is now an interactive entry and petition form. J.O.P.C. has authorized an update of
the Rules and Policies. Get on the web and print out the update!
· Nationals & the New Vaulting Table
The J.O.P.C. is considering the use of only the new Vault table at 3,2,1 Nationals, however
Regionals will have the old Vault Horse and the new Vaulting Table. The Vault table/horse decision will be left up to the Meet Director at State Championships.
· Speith Vault Training Table
The new Speith Anderson Training Vault Table is NOT intended for competition use. Speith is now working on changes for competitive use.
· Academic All American
April 1 is the deadline for Academic All American
· Locations for National Championships
2002 J.O. Nationals will be held in San Diego, California
2003 J.O. Nationals will be held in Savannah, Georgia
· Qualification Scores
Qualification score are to be changed at Congress in Philadelphia (Not a radical change)
· Open Optionals
Gil proposed to the J.O.P.C. to adjust the rules for the Open Optional division. He received a great response, but was overturned in the vote. Gil also proposed a “Open Optional Nationals” but was also turned down on this issue. Gil does believe that a gym did decide to host an “Open Optional Nationals” there would be good attendance and great gymnastics! The J.O.P.C. told Gil to go back and restructure and re-present it.
· Stirrup Pants at International Competitions
Gymnasts competing in International Competitions must wear light colored stirrup pants (not at J.O.)
· Regional Qualification Scores
Qualification scores for 5,4,3,2,1 Regionals should be available and posted at this time. Check it out at www.region3men.org

· Location for 2002 Regionals
2002 Regional 3 Championships will be in Norman, Oklahoma – Held in conjunction with NCAA’s. Regionals will start that Friday, April 5^th (older boys would otherwise miss school at Regionals and then a month later at Nationals).

3.) High School Gymnastics Update – J.T. Fletcher
· Texas High School Gymnastics Numbers
Texas had 45 registered teams this past year, possibly the size of 6 & 7 State! 38 Teams had club boys, a few had all club kids. Texas had 120 boys in competitive high school gymnastics this past year. Texas routines are clearly better than the rest.
· Texas High School Judging
10 coaches are active High School Judges, 2 are T.G.J.A and N.G.J.A.
· Promoting High School Gymnastics
We are asking for club coaches to help promote HIGH SCHOOL GYMNASTICS. Let’s recruit more Kids!
· 2002 Texas High School State Championships
State Championships for Texas High School Gymnastics will be held on Saturday, April 20^th. No conflicts at this time.
· New Rules
H.S. Gymnastics trying to bring rules closer to the J.O. rules
· High School Scholarships
Last year Texas gave 2 $500 scholarships to High School Seniors. Proposed to double the amount. Mark Sherman is online for High School Gymnastics information mslexus1@airmail.net
Comment: (Kevin Muenz) The reason why Texas gymnasts are so successful is because the coaches and judges work together!
4.) Judging Update – Mark Sherman
· Texas Judges
No doubt Texas has the best judges because we get to see the best gymnasts and that is because we also have the best coaches. Texas now has 8 Brevet Judges. Pat Fallin named National Apparatus Leader on Pommel Horse and Mark Sherman is the Sr NAL on Pommel Horse. 73 people in attendance at this past judges course.
· Judges Cup
Help support the Judges Cup! This competition is designed as not only a competition but also as and educational experience for both coaches and gymnasts. This is an interactive competition where coaches can ask questions to better their gymnasts, it is extremely educational! This competition is held to help raise money to send Texas judges to judge at National competitions.
· “Kick It” Coed Competition
This is a new competition being held to help raise money for Breast Cancer Research. This is an extremely important cause and an outstanding competition. Let’s show our support

5.) State of The State – Kevin Muenz
Comment: Because of great numbers we need to make hard decisions to allow for future growth

6.) Simms Scholarship Review – Brian Kyser
· I.R.S. Approval
I.R.S. has finally approved a Non profit Tax I.D. Number!
· Financial Situation
45,000.00 in the Simms Account. Money to be invested with Meryl Lynch. Meryl Lynch will charge fees and give back at the end of the year and Meryl Lynch will match those fees with a contribution
· Future Financial Growth
Simms Committee is also working on ways to increase the money coming in each year to increase scholarship going out. Possibilities include Corporate Matching.
· Simms Board Positions
The Simms Scholarship Board will be revamped. New positions will become available. These changes should be available at G.A.T.

7.) Calendar Review
Please check handouts available at G.A.T. or www.region3men.org for calendar updates

8.) Brendan Price Update
Brendan has had lymphoma for a number of years. He has beat it several times. He has been recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s disease. Let’s keep him in our prayers.

9.) Motions
Special Item Motion- Class 6 & 7 State Championships be held on April 13^th & 14^th
2^nd – Bill Foster Passed - Unanimous
1. Motion: Class 6 & 7 State Championships to be split into a North /South State Championships
2^nd – David Friedlein Passed – Unanimous
2. Motion: Geographic split for Class 6 & 7 North/South State Championships
2^nd – John Barlow Passed – Unanimous
3. (a) Motion : Class 7 Age Group change to 6 yrs., 7yrs., 8-9 yrs., & 10 and over
2^nd – Reed Crowe Passed – Unanimous
(b) Motion : Class 6 Age Group change to 7-8yrs., 9 yrs., 10-11 yrs., and 12 and over
2^nd – Scott Crouse Passed – Unanimous

Comment: Kevin Muenz – Registration forms concerning date of birth & age as of September 1^st.
(break for Lunch at 12:30 pm)

4. (a) Motion: At invitationals, it should be the Meet Directors discretion to use the traditional horse or new “tongue” vault table. Must be specified in the equipment listing for the meet. It is recommended that 6’s &7’s use traditional horse and 5-E’s have a choice of traditional horse or “tongue” vault table.
2^nd- Bryan Kiser Passed Unanimous
(b.) Motion: At 6& 7 State, Use of traditional horse only
2^nd- Reed Crowe Passed Unanimous
(c.) Motion: At 5-E State, both horses will be available
Approved by the J.O.P.C. – No vote

5. Motion: At the State Championships, a Team will be recognized by meeting all of the
following criteria: (a.) Geographical workout location, (b) Defined by the USAG
Club #, (c.) Team Mailing Address, (d.) The majority of the team training is at one geographical training location
2^nd-Tom Meadows Passed Unanimous

6. Motion: Because of the decision handed down by the J.O.P.C., the following State Meet
Entry Fees are proposed for 2002.
(a.) Increase the Class 6 & 7 State Meet Entry to $45 and eliminate any Team Fees.
2^nd – Bear Passed Unanimous
(b.) Increase the Class 5 – Elite State Meet Entry to $50 and eliminate any Team Fees.
2^nd – Brett Stout Passed Unanimous

7. No Motion: A committee will be created to research changes in the Open Optional Class. The changes will be reviewed and voted on at G.A.T. Changes will go into effect for the 2001-02 season and will be followed closely by the other states in the region. The State Chairman will define the committee. Results must be in the Regional Chairman’s hands no later than July 15^th for review at the August J.O.P.C. Meeting.
No Vote – This Committee will be enacted by the State Chairman

8. Motion: The Summer Coaches Business Meeting will be held each year in June trying not to fall on Father’s Day Weekend. The final resting date must be determined
and posted by the February 1^st prior to the meeting.
2^nd- Bear Passed Unanimous

10.) New Business
· Bill Foster – Concerning the potential problems with utilizes Bonus for Class 7 (like Oklahoma)
Chris Fili – Feels it is a good idea seeing as how it works well for Oklahoma
Scott Crouse – Believes that instead of developing these “bonus skills” to be a higher scoring Class 7, the athletes should move and be a competitive Class 6.

11.) Voting For State Championship Locations
· Club Bids for Class 5 – Elite State Championship
1. Arial Works
2. Lone Star
3. Capital Gymnastics
Bid goes to Capital Gymnastics – Brandy wood, Meet Director

· Club Bids for Class 6 & 7 North State Championship
1. A.S.I.
2. Arial Works
3. Lone Star
Bid goes to Arial Works – Sam Sidel, Meet Director

Meeting adjourned – Catch all of the updates at www.region3men.org