OREGON NAWGJ NEWSLETTER
2005 SYMPOSIUM
What a great opportunity! Our thanks to Lisa Boylan for doing the leg work and getting the ball rolling on this project. Cindy made the presentation to the National board last summer. The final decision was delayed until a site visit could be made after the National Judge’s Cup. The National board was very impressed by the support of the Region II judges at the judge’s cup. This helped to tip the balance in our favor. Thanks!
In order to make this symposium a success we will need the help of every judge in the state! We are small in numbers so we need to work hard. Mark you calendars now. July 14-17, 2005.
If you have any ideas, input or suggestions…….We are working on a site for a banquet right now. Give me a call or email me.
Level 6 Floor Requirement
It has been brought to my attention that there is no requirement or corresponding deduction for
a 180 degree split on the tour jete' in the level 6 floor routine.
The specific deductions are as follows:
| 1/2 turn early-prior to completion of forward leg swing | up to .02 |
| failure to join legs in the air | up to .02 |
| incomplete 180 turn | up to .02 |
| lack of sharpness | up to .01 |
| failure to pass through arabesque upon landing | up to .01 |
Again, no 180 degree split requirement or deduction listed here.
NATIONAL JUDGES CUP
Many thanks to those judges who volunteered at the National Judge’s Cup. The meet was a huge success for the National NAWGJ fund. Auburn Gymnastics did a great job hosting the meet. Our local judges had a wonderful opportunity to judge on a four judge panel with judges from all over the nation. Those who volunteered gained valuable experience. Be sure to ask Ruth, Linda and Cindy about their wonderful train ride!
SPRING CLINIC
We will hold another clinic Sunday, March 28th. We will hold the clinic from 9-12. Then you can escape for some retail therapy. Cindy Lord had graciously agreed to host us again. Put this date on your calendar.
VOLUNTEER
There are opportunities to volunteer for level 8-10 regionals to be held in Corvallis on April 2-4. This could count for volunteer credit on your yellow card. Contact Chris
PROTOCOL
Questions about applying deductions or judging related issues should be directed to Ann Heppner. Questions regarding USAG matters should be directed to John Sahlein. We are fortunate to have the NAWGJ regional director in our state also, Cindy Lord and the regional USAG chair, Ruth Sandoz. Linda Mulvihill is the Region II technical person. Please direct your questions accordingly. Follow the proper channels.
LEVEL 4 CLARIFICATION
Floor- The gymnast may choose the direction she wishes to perform on the floor mat unless there is a space constraint.
Vault – There is no deduction for repulsion in a hollow body position. If the gymnast lands in a hollow body position she should return to a flat lying position before saluting. There would be a deduction if she did not achieve the flat position. As always, the deduction for a pike at the hips will be applied when necessary. Please direct any questions about this to Ann Heppner, Cindy Lord or Linda Mulvihill.
HAND HOLDING
The meet referee’s responsibility is really only at the meet site. If the meet referee calls you before the meet with assignments and meet times this is above and beyond the call of duty and a wonderful thing. You are adults and able to call the meet site for the schedule. You are qualified judges in every event and should be ready to judge anything.
SJD ELECTIONS
Eligibility for State Judging Director
All National, Regional, State and At-Large Directors and Officers shall be 21 years of age.
B. It is recommended that all State Judging Directors be certified as a Level 10 judge.
All Directors and Officers shall have been voting members of a State Governing Board for at least one year. Life members and appointed National Directors are also eligible.
A candidate must be in good standing under the canons and disciplinary rules of the NAWGJ Code of Professional Responsibility.
A current officer must be up-to-date with all required reports to be eligible to run for office.
These are the candidates that are eligible to run for SJD in the state of Oregon.
| Ann Heppner | Maureen Blair | Genie McElroy |
| Debbie Anderson | Cindy Lord | Chris Bowles |
| Lisa Boylan | Noelle Bartruff | Lynda Carlson |
| Molly Gill | June Houghton | Meg Doxtator |
These judges should find a letter of eligibility enclosed. Response is due back to Cindy Lord at 10120 Paulina Dr. Tualatin, OR 97062, by April 1.
If you name was omitted from the above list and you feel you are eligible please contact your SJD, Ann Heppner 503-397-3175 techimpaired@ados.com and RJD, Cindy Lord 503-692-0115 Lord5Luck@aol.com.
Governing Board positions are also up for election this spring so be thinking about serving.