Education, Clinics & Camps

• Safety Cerficiation Course - (Jan Eyman will instruct) on Saturday, July 12th, 1:00 – 6:00 @ Eagle Gymnastics Academy. Register for the course online at USA Gymnastics. Carol Van Biezen, Eagle Gymnastics Academy; 7164 Technology Dr. Suite 201; Frisco, TX 75034; 972-712-4644 (phone); 972-712-8722 (fax); www.eaglegymnastics.com

• 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!

  May 27-30, 2008 MORE INFO ONLINE CLUB GROUP REGISTRATIONS (Member Clubs and non-member clubs) The Registration deadline is April 27, 2008. Registration is first-come-first-served.	2008 Women's J.O. Compulsory Level Training Camp The focus of this camp will be on preparation and training of the J.O. compulsory program and tips for athlete preparation. The athletes (and their coaches) will learn tips from the experts. "This is like attending a National Compulsory Workshop for the athletes." This J.O. Compulsory Training Camp will be open for all Levels 4-6 athletes. (Min. age is 9 in the calendar year). Women's J.O. Committee members and other National Team Coaches will staff the camp. Coaching lectures and athlete activities will be held in the evenings. Tentative schedule / Fees: Tues., May 27 – Arrivals, check-in, evening training. May 28-29 – Training at the National Training Center Fri., May 30 – Departures in the afternoon after morning training and lunch. Costs for each coach and athlete: Clinic fee = $200 – Room and board = $225 Total for each coach and each athlete = $425 per person
  May 31-June 3 MORE INFO ONLINE CLUB GROUP REGISTRATIONS (Member Clubs and non-member clubs) The Registration deadline is April 30, 2008. Registration is first-come-first-served.	2008 Women's J.O. Coaches' Basic Spotting Clinic Coaches: The clinic is recommended for class instructors and compulsory team coaches. Athletes: USA Gymnastics athletes Levels 4 to 6. (Min. age is 9 years in the calendar year.) Goals: This spotting camp is intended to assist coaches in improving their spotting technique for compulsory skills and other basic skills such as basic saltos in Tumbling, FFs on Beam, circles (clear hips and giants) and flyaway dismounts on UB, etc. Coaches bring their own athletes who will participate in the training sessions. Coaching lectures will be conducted in the evening. The staff will include high level coaches. Space is limited... enroll now! Tentative schedule: Sat., May 31 - Arrivals, check-in, evening training. June 1-2 - Training at the National Training Center Tue., June 3 - Departures in the afternoon after morning training and lunch. Costs for each coach and athlete: Clinic fee= $200 – Room and board = $225 Total cost = $425 per person



• JO Dance Technique sheet (2/26/08)
• Many have been asking the definition of the hinge in level 2. Here it is: The athlete is in a kneel with the arms out front. With a straight body they lean back as far as they can - then come back up. Like a jazz hinge. It is just a lean back on the knees with the arms out front.