Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association

2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP CHECKLIST

 

 

REGISTER YOUR CLUB registration form and fee due to Zone Representatives by July 31

q     Register your club with the NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION for the fiscal year of September 1-August 31.  Choose the membership type that best fits your program.  Send the completed application form and membership fees to your assigned Zone Representative.   After July 31, renewing members must add $25 (this does not apply to first-time members).  Contact one of the NOR-CAL officials listed below for more information. 

 

REGISTER YOUR ATHLETES prior to gymnast’s first competition

q     Register all competitive athletes with USA Gymnastics.  Call USA Gymnastics Member Services (1-800-345-4719), or refer to the USA Gymnastics website for application forms and more information.  Allow several weeks for processing.  All gymnasts MUST be currently registered to compete at any USAG-sanctioned competition.  You can also register your athletes online at the USA Gymnastics website.

 

q     Register all athletes with the NORTHERN CALIFORNIA WOMEN’S GYMNASTICS ASSOCIATION.  Complete the Club Roster.  Send the completed form or facsimile and individual membership fees to your designated Zone Representative.  First-time members will be assigned a Zone Representative.  Allow two weeks prior to the athlete’s first competition.  Contact one of the NOR-CAL officials listed below for more information.  The NCWGA is the best source of information for competitive structure, rules and calendar for competitive gymnastics in Northern California. 

 

REGISTER AS A PROFESSIONAL MEMBER prior to participation in any Sanctioned Event

q     Register coaches who wish to participate in official events with USA Gymnastics.  As determined by USA Gymnastics, a coach must hold a current Professional Membership and Safety Certificate to participate in all USA Gymnastics Sanctioned Events. 

 

RETAIN YOUR MEMBERSHIP IN GOOD STANDING

q     READ YOUR NOR-CAL HANDBOOK.  Follow all rules and policies defined in the NOR-CAL HANDBOOK, as well as current procedures and changes from NOR-CAL meetings.

 

q     Attend the General Membership Meetings held in the spring and fall to keep up with the current competitive calendar, rules and policies.  The spring meeting, in particular, is usually the first place coaches can get information on each upcoming competitive season.  Contact one of the officials listed below for more information.  Information is also available on the

NOR-CAL website.

 

q     Maintain good communication with your Zone Representative.  Your Zone Representative is your official liaison on the Executive Board and first resource regarding NOR-CAL matters.  Report all gymnasts’ scores, and keep apprised of qualification requirements and seasonal deadlines for all applicable levels. 

 

Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association Contact Information

 

NOR CAL CHAIRMAN                         NOR CAL VICE CHAIRMAN                   USA GYMNASTICS STATE CHAIRMAN

Perry Siu                                                   Robert Waroff                                              Jennifer Shipman

950 Seventh Street                                   1740 West Hammer Lane                           3 Atherton Island

Novato, CA  94945                                  Stockton, CA  95209                                    Stockton, CA  95204

(415) 209-9595                                           (209) 957-1919                                               (209) 464-6393

psiu@ci.novato.ca.us                               robert@gymstars.com                                jenshipman@yahoo.com

 

USA GYMNASTICS WEBSITE               NOR CAL WEBSITE

www.usa-gymnastics.org                      www.norcal-gymnastics.org

                                                                   

 

 

 

 

 

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Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association

2005-2006 COMPETITIVE CHECKLIST

 

 

PLAN YOUR COMPETITIVE SEASON, PARTICIPATE IN COMPETITION

q     FOLLOW ALL RULES, policies, and procedures adopted by and for NOR-CAL, found in the NOR-CAL HANDBOOK.  It is the obligation of all NOR-CAL members to honor and abide by the Rules of Ethical Conduct at all times.  Follow all rules, policies and procedures as prescribed by USA Gymnastics.

 

q     ATTEND THE SPRING GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING.  It is at this meet that the General Membership determines and officially votes on rules, format and dates of the upcoming competitive year.  Information on competition in Northern California is generally first available at this meeting.  Contact the appropriate meet host for specific information and fees. 

 

q     PARTICIPATE IN NOR-CAL COMPETITION.  Follow all USA Gymnastics and NOR-CAL rules and policies.

 

q     FOR QUALIFICATION TO ZONE OR STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, document qualifying All-Around scores and report them to your Zone Representative by the report deadline.  Qualification is determined each year at the annual spring meeting.  The NOR-CAL Master Scorekeeper and your assigned Zone Representative maintain official qualification lists.  Coordinate all questions and concerns regarding qualification through your assigned Zone Representative.

 

q     FOR LEVEL 5 AND 6 ZONE CHAMPIONSHIPS, submit all required registration and fees to the Zone Championships meet host by the entry deadline. Level 5 and 6 gymnasts must qualify to their respective zone championships through a qualification score set by each zone.  It is the responsibility of each coach to confirm that his or her gymnasts are officially qualified, and to follow all reporting and qualifying procedures set by NOR-CAL.

 

q     FOR LEVEL 5 AND 6 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, submit required registration and fees to the USAG State Chairman at the finish of the Zone Championships. Level 5 and 6 gymnasts must qualify to their respective state championships from the zone championships through a qualification formula set by NOR-CAL.  Each zone will be allowed a specific number of gymnasts into their state championship.  Each zone will then be allowed additional qualifiers, based on the percentage of gymnasts who qualified into the zone championship with a 31.00 All-Around score or higher.  This formula has been set by NOR-CAL to distribute additional qualification slots to better represent the best gymnasts throughout the state. 

 

q     FOR LEVEL 7-10 STATE CHAMPIONSHIPS, submit all required registration and fees to the State Championships meet host by the entry deadline.  Level 7 through 10 gymnasts must qualify to their respective state championships with a 32.00 All-Around score attained during the regular season, and only at a meet held within Region One.  It is the responsibility of each coach to confirm that his or her gymnasts are officially qualified with your designated Zone Representative, and to follow all reporting and qualifying procedures set by NOR-CAL.

 

STAY INVOLVED AND PROMOTE OUR ORGANIZATION

q     As a member of the Northern California Women’s Coaches Association, you have a voice.  Attend NOR-CAL meetings. Carefully consider proposals regarding qualification, timelines, and policies that will affect your club, gymnasts, and sport. Stay informed and involved in NOR-CAL matters.

 

q     Nominate for and vote on award categories for coaches.  Help recognize professionals in our organization that contribute in the best interest of our organization.  These categories include Coach of the Year (Compulsory and Optional Levels), Judge of the Year, Choreographer of the Year, James Wallace Memorial Award, and Don Nelson Memorial Award.

 

q     Nominate for and vote on scholarship awards for gymnasts.  Help recognize the success of outstanding gymnasts in Northern California, and promote the opportunities they have for their future.  The award categories include the William Glover Award, Holly Balber-Kemp Award, and Splitz Scholarship. 

                                                                   

 

 

 

 

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Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association

2005-2006 MEET HOST CHECKLIST

 

 

ATTEND NOR CAL MEETINGS

q     Attend the General Membership Meeting held in the spring and fall to keep up with the current competitive calendar, rules and policies.  The spring meeting, in particular, is usually the first place coaches can collect information about meets for the upcoming season.  Contact one of the officials listed above for more information. 

 

SCHEDULE YOUR MEET

q     To schedule a meet on the Official NOR-CAL CALENDAR, follow the process described in the MEET SCHEDULING PROCEDURE.  Judges are assigned to meets on a priority basis due to the limited number of available judges

This calendar is distributed to all NOR-CAL members, as well as posted on the NOR-CAL website.  For Championship meets, please check the appropriate CHAMPIONSHIP MEET PACKET and consult your Zone Representative for more information. 

 

q     Follow all requirements and procedures listed in the USA GYMNASTICS RULES AND POLICIES and the NCWGA HANDBOOK.  Some requirements include:

·       A USA Gymnastics-certified meet director

·       A USA Gymnastics Sanction

·       All meets must be scheduled officially requested through the MEET SCHEDULING PROCEDURE

·       Meet hosts must provide all equipment specifications, meet format and other pertinent information in all flyers

 

q     To bid for either a zone or state championship meet, follow the procedures listed in the respective CHAMPIONSHIP MEET PACKET.  This packet is first available at the annual spring NOR-CAL meeting, or through the NOR-CAL Vice Chairman.  In addition to the regular hosting procedures, there are additional meet hosting requirements for these events. 

 

SEND OUT PRE-MEET INFORMATION

q     Provide detailed information regarding your meet.  Be sure to provide the following information:

·       Meet format, including levels of competition, times, date, place

·       Registration information, including costs, deadlines, and refund policy

·       Equipment specifications

·       Spectators’ admission fees, parking concerns, and map

·       Other information specific to your meet or facility

 

q     Coordinate all entries and fees.  Determine sessions, times, and rotations.

 

q     Send out confirmation.  Notify clubs of specific session times.  Be sure to notify judging assignor of any changes in your meet format, size, times, etc.

 

FOLLOW ALL USAG RULES & POLICIES TO CONDUCT A PROPER MEET

q     Consult the USAG Rules & Policies for specific regulations governing all USAG-sanctioned competitions.

 

FOLLOW UP WITH POST-MEET ADMINISTRATIVE DUTIES

q     Complete the required USAG Sanction Report Form.  This requires signatures from all judges and the official meet director.

 

q     Following the conclusion of the meet, provide official meet results to all participating clubs.

 

q     Provide meet results to the NOR-CAL Master Scorekeeper.  If possible, e-mail or provide on a diskette.

 

q     Send the follow-up paperwork to the appropriate personnel.  This includes USAG, USAG REGION I CHAIRMAN, and the USAG STATE CHAIRMAN.

 

 

 

                                                                   

 

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Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association

2005-2006 MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION

PLEASE PRINT OR TYPE ALL INFORMATION CLEARLY

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                          TODAY’S DATE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

NAME OF INDIVIDUAL                                                                                                                                             TITLE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

CLUB NAME                                                                                                                                                                 USA GYMNASTICS CLUB NUMBER

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

MAILING ADDRESS (TO BE USED FOR ALL NCWGA MAILINGS AND MEMBERSHIP ROSTER)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

CITY                                                                                                                                                                                 STATE                                    ZIP CODE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

COUNTY                                                                                                                                                                         ZONE NUMBER (TO BE ASSIGNED FOR FIRST-TIME MEMBERS)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

WORK (GYM) PHONE NUMBER                                               HOME PHONE NUMBER                                                            FAX NUMBER

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

E-MAIL ADDRESS                                                                                                                                                        WEB SITE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

GYM ADDRESS (IF DIFFERENT)

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

CITY                                                                                                                                                                                 STATE                              ZIP CODE

 

q  FULL VOTING MEMBERSHIP - $100 (Membership good for September 1, 2005-August 31, 2006)

·       $100 IF PAID ON OR BEFORE JULY 31 TO YOUR ASSIGNED ZONE REPRESENTATIVE

·       ADD $5 PER COMPETING GYMNAST.  THE INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIP FEES AND A CLUB ROSTER MUST BE SENT TO YOUR ZONE REPRESENTATIVE BEFORE THE GYMNAST(S) BEGIN COMPETITION.

·       ADD $25 AFTER JULY 31 (NOT APPLICABLE FOR FIRST-TIME MEMBERS)

·       FULL VOTING MEMBERS RECEIVE ALL NOR-CAL MAILINGS AND HAVE FULL VOTING PRIVILEGES FOR ALL NOR-CAL MATTERS.

 

q  APPRENTICE MEMBERSHIP (NON-VOTING) - $50 (Membership good for September 1, 2005-August 31, 2006)

·       $50 IF PAID ON OR BEFORE JULY 31 TO YOUR ASSIGNED ZONE REPRESENTATIVE 

·       FOR NEW CLUBS WITH TEN COMPETITIVE ATHLETES OR LESS.  APPRENTICE MEMBERS RECEIVE ALL NOR-CAL MAILINGS.  NO VOTING PRIVILEGES. 

·       APPRENTICE MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE UPGRADED TO FULL VOTING STATUS WITH A $50 PAYMENT WITHIN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR, PLUS $5 PER COMPETING GYMNAST.

 

q  ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP (NON-VOTING) - $30 (Membership good for September 1, 2005-August 31, 2006)

·       $30 IF PAID ON OR BEFORE JULY 31 TO YOUR ASSIGNED ZONE REPRESENTATIVE. 

·       ASSOCIATE MEMBERS RECEIVE ALL NOR-CAL MAILINGS.  NO VOTING PRIVILEGES.

·       ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIPS CAN BE UPGRADED TO FULL VOTING STATUS WITH A $70 PAYMENT WITHIN THE SAME FISCAL YEAR, PLUS $5 PER COMPETING GYMNAST.

 

CHECK ONE OF THE ABOVE MEMBERSHIPS.  ONLY ONE SET OF MAILINGS WILL BE PROVIDED PER MEMBERSHIP. 

ASSISTANT COACHES, PARENT CLUB MEMBERS, OR OTHER ASSOCIATES ARE ENCOURAGED TO BECOME AN ASSOCIATE MEMBER.

 

 

I will abide by the rules in the NOR-CAL Handbook and those adopted by the membership.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT                                                                                                                                                   DATE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

PRINT NAME                                                                                                                                                                               AMOUNT ENCLOSED

 

               MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NOR-CAL.  SEND THIS FORM AND A CLUB ROSTER (FOR COMPETING MEMBERS) TO YOUR ZONE REPRESENTATIVE:

 
 


I will abide by the rules in the NOR-CAL Handbook and those adopted by the membership.

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                      

SIGNATURE OF APPLICANT                                                                                                                                                   DATE

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        

PRINT NAME                                                                                                                                                                               AMOUNT ENCLOSED

 

               MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO NOR-CAL.  SEND THIS FORM AND A CLUB ROSTER (FOR COMPETING MEMBERS) TO YOUR ZONE REPRESENTATIVE:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Northern California Women’s Gymnastics Association

2005-2006 CLUB ROSTER

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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CLUB NAME                                                                                                                                                                              USA GYMNASTICS CLUB NO.                           ZONE

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   

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E-MAIL ADDRESS

 

 

 

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