February 22nd, 2008
SCEGA
Temecula, CA
PreElite / Hopes Qualifier
Contact: Kathy Strate:  (951) 699-4499    ks@scega.com

April 12th and 13th, 2008
Airborne Gymnastics
Santa Clara, CA
Regional Pre-Elite
Hopes and TOPS Clinic
PreElite / Hopes Qualifier
Contact:  Justin Howell:  (408) 986-8226

May 11th, 2008
Dynamic Gymnastics
Gilbert, AZ
PreElite / Hopes Qualifier
Contact:  Erin Carter:  (480) 461-8464   Fax:  (480) 461-4909
ecarter453@aol.com
 
 

2008 NATIONAL CALENDAR 

Jan 23-27	National Team Training Camp	Training Center
Jan 27-Feb 1	National Team Training Camp	Training Center
Feb 2-3	National Elite Qualifier	Parkettes-Allentown, PA
Feb 9-10	National Elite Qualifier	GAGE-Kansas City, MO
Feb 18-22	Invitational Training Camp	Training Center
Feb 22-26	National Team Training Camp	Training Center
Feb 26-28	American Cup Training Camp	Training Center
Feb 28-Mar 1	American Cup	New York, NY
Feb 26-Mar 2	Gymnix	Montreal, CAN
March 4-9	Italy Exchange Competition	ITA
March 19-23	National Team Training Camp	Training Center
March 23-25	Pacific Alliance Camp	Training Center
March 25-30	Pacific Alliance	San Jose, CA
April 11-13	Cottbus World Cup	Cottbus, GER
April 29-May 3	Invitational Training Camp	Training Center
May 3-4	National Elite Qualifier	Texas Dreams, Dallas
May 4-8	National Team Training Camp	Training Center
May 8-14	International Exchange Camp	Training Center
May 7-11	Possible Junior International Exchange	Training Center
May 22-23	US Classic	Houston, TX
May 24-25	US Challenge	Houston, TX
June 3-8	Visa National Championships	Boston, MA
June 19-22	Olympic Trials	Philadelphia, PA
July 16-20	Olympic Selection Camp	Training Center
July 25-29	Olympic Preperation Camp	Training Center
August 8 -	Olympic Games - Opening Ceremonies	Beijing, CHN

2008
 all dates are subject to change
revised 1/8/2008
 

INTERNATIONAL  ELITE PROGRAM COMMITTEE

I. Roll Call:
IECC Steve Rybacki
Coach Representatives Mihai Brestyan
Valeri Luikin
Mary Lee Tracy
Alternate Donna Strauss
National Team Coordinator Martha Karolyi
Athlete Representative Kim Zmeskal

The new committee convened at the October camp to review these minutes for re-submission to the President for approval.

New Committee members are Valeri Liukin, Donna Strauss, and Mary Lee Tracy: 
Alternate Liang Chow

II. Qualification
In regards to qualification in the 2007-08 seasons, after analysis of the scores and discussion the committee made the following motions:
A. National Team Members will continue to be able to compete at National Team 
training camps (on competition landing surfaces) to qualify to VISA Championships.
B. National Team Members will continue to be able to use international assignment 
scores to qualify to USA Classic & Championships.
C. Junior and Senior International Elites may ONLY qualify to National Classic meets 
from a National Qualifier, OPEN qualifier or the Verification camp competitions 
(on competition landing surfaces).
D. Qualification scoresTo Championships will be in effect for the 2007(fall)/2008 season:
Senior International AA 56.00
Senior International (3 event) 45.00
Junior International AA 54.00

To Classics will be in effect for the 2007(fall)/2008 season:
Senior International AA 55.00
Junior International AA 53.00
Motion: Mary Lee Tracy
Second: Valeri Liukin
PASSED

III. 2007 Classic competition qualification
Motion that the 2007 Championships Jr. & Sr. competitors that attained 
the 2007(fall)/2008 season qualifying scores (53.00 & 55.00 respectively) 
will be directly qualified to the 2007 Classic competitions.
Motion: Valeri Liukin
Second: Mary Lee Tracy
PASSED

IV. Open Qualifier
On May 2, 3, 4 an OPEN Qualifier to be held at the NT training center 
(Qualification to Classic, Challenge and Championships)
1) Hosted at the National Training Center
2) Assistance from local clubs to be run more like a “Classics”
3) Upgrade competition standards
Motion: Mary Lee Tracy
Second: Mihai Brestyan
PASSED

V. Training Center equipment
By the January Training Camp the USA Training Center will be equipped 
with the 2008 Olympic Equipment. A minimum of the following:
• 1 full floor / 1 hard board 3 soft / 2 balance beams/ landing mats VLT / BRS / BM
Note: Coaches requested additional equipment for the ranch. Steve will 
canvas the personal coaches if they wish to buy equipment for their 
gyms to be included with the second order.
Motion: Kim Burdette
Second: Mihai Brestyan

VI. Equipment for future competitions
Recommendaiton to request that the office work with our partners AAI to 
use the Olympic equipment on the floor at the US Classics, Championships 
and Trials. Providing duplicate Olympic Equipment will be the best preparation for our athletes.
Motion: Mihai Brestyan
Second: Mary Lee Tracy

VII. Amber Trani
Motion that Amber Trani be funded in the amount of $10,000.00.
Motion: Kim Zmeskal
Second: Mary Lee Tracy
PASSED
 

PRE-ELITE COMPULSORY PROGRAM
6th Edition 2008 – revised 10/27/2007
USAG
PRE-ELITE COMPULSORY PROGRAM
Under the direction of the National PreElite Committee and in cooperation with
the National Team Coordinator, the International Elite Committee and the National
Coaching Staff, USA Gymnastics has produced this developmental program to
assist our coaches in the training and preparation of our elite athletes. These
complexes and skills are designed to be implemented into the daily training
schedule to improve the fundamental movement quality of our athletes with the
goal of reaching the expectations of international gymnastics.
National Elite Committee
Chairman Gary Anderson
Jack Carter Joe Rapp
Chris Burdette Bart Roskoski
Mary Lee Tracy Barb Tiess
Dena Walker Toni Rand
National Team Coordinator
Martha Karolyi
International Elite Committee
Chairman Steve Rybacki
Mary Lee Tracy Valeri Liukin
Donna Strauss Kim Zmeskal
Liang Qiao
National Coaching Staff
Tammy Biggs Muriel Grossfeld
Tatiana Perskaia Ivan Ivanov
Antonia Markova Steve Rybacki
Produced By
USA GYMNASTICS WOMEN’S PROGRAM
This text is the accurate description of the Pre-Elite Compulsory. There may be slight
differences or flaws in the video tape. When this occurs please refer to the text.
VAULT
1. The gymnast will perform any vault with a salto in any body position. Only one
compulsory vault will be permitted. The Vault entry and shape must be announced prior to
each vault.
2. Vaulting may be tested into a ‘pit’ with a resi-surface or level matting over loose foam. The
minimum height of the landing will be floor level. Several layers of mats may be stacked to
any desired height above the floor level.
BARS
From a stand outside the bars (on the mat or a board) facing the low bar:
1&2 Glide kip and cast to handstand, Glide kip and cast to handstand, then do
3&4 Two clear hip circles in a row, OR
Two stalders backward in a row, OR
Two toe shoots backward in a row, OR
Any Two skill combination of the circles listed above
• .2 bonus will be awarded if two different circles are performed
After completion of the second “inbar” skill the gymnasts must do an
5 Immediate pike sole circle (legs apart or together) on low bar to stand and then jump to HB
• If athlete does not perform an immediate toe on, she must then do a kip cast to
handstand and then a toe on (with no deduction for adding extra elements)
• .2 deduction for bending legs at any time in the circle
6. Long hang kip and cast to handstand
7. Back giant or any circle skill with a ½ turn (pirouette) in handstand to any grip to
immediate,
8. Front giant (grip optional) OR an inverted giant (L grip), followed by a second front giant
(same or different grip) with ½ turn (pirouette) to a handstand (legs may be together or
straddled when passing the LB but MUST be together in the upward part of the giant swing).
9. Back giant
10. Layout flyaway.
BEAM
Begin in a fifth position high relevé at end of the beam
1st PASS: with continuous, dynamic and traveling forward movement, step and execute two
high alternate kicks forward (L&R), to two alternating side kicks, and two alternating back kicks
and finish in a dynamic needle kick (not held); immediately returning to high relevé with foot
closing in back, step(s) to the end of the beam and pivot ½ turn.
2nd PASS: 180° split jump directly connected to a 180° sissoné (2 foot take off with any foot
position); one or two steps to a 180° switch split leap (legs must be straight, not a stag split); one
or two steps to relevé position on one leg (balance stand), HOLD for 2 seconds with free leg in
forward horizontal position. If the athlete does not have enough space to perform the relevé
hold, she may take steps backward or perform a ½ pivot at the end of the beam prior to the hold
element.
3rd PASS: begin with leg lifted high forward and execute a back walkover passing through
handstand. Land on a bent or straight leg arabesque to a lunge position; Take a step to prepare for
2 Back Handsprings directly connected – each BHS may be a 1 or 2 foot or a combination to a
controlled landings. (If you elect to use a two foot BHS on the second BHS, you must rebound
first before coming to a control landing).
4th PASS: Step(s) to prepare for front handspring to a one or two foot landing or front walkover
to finish position, step(s) to prepare for and then execute standing back tuck.
5th PASS: Perform a salto dismount. The gymnast must “turn” a salto dismount onto landing
surface. The dismount used, must be the “root skill” of an optional dismount.
*AT any time, extra steps may be added to utilize the entire beam.
FLOOR
All floor passes (both dance and acro) are to be done in a line back and forth across the floor
(routine may NOT be performed across the diagonal)
1st PASS: Begin in a pose of your choice, take 2 to 3 steps OR chasse’ into a 180° switchsplit
leap (legs must be straight, not a stag split) to a finish position; then take 2-3 steps and
perform a Fouette’ and hold the ending position (with rear leg at horizontal or higher)
for 2 seconds.
2nd PASS: Prepare and lunge, on a flat foot, brush to side and hold leg at horizontal for
2 sec., bring leg to front without changing level and hold for 2 sec., then releve’ bringing
arms to crown and hold for 1 second, step forward and finish. Step forward and perform
a ring kick.
3rd PASS: Sheep jump OR with 2-3 steps into a cat leap 1/1 turn, then chasse or take 2-3
steps and do a straight leg 180 degree split leap, then step and finish.
4th Pass: Prepare and do a full turn with leg held horizontal (front, side or back) OR do a
2/1 turn with leg optional. Then take 2-3 steps into a tour jete’ landing on one or two
feet, step with ¼ turn (90°) to face judge, perform a forward straddle jump to finish.
5th Pass: Perform ONE of the following from a max of 3 running steps and hurdle. A
rebound ending is recommended for each pass:
1) Front handspring pike front
2) Front handspring layout front
3) Punch front layout with 1/1 twist
4) Punch layout front to a second front in pike or layout
6th PASS: From a stand, jump hurdle Round-off, BHS, layout STICK
7th PASS: 1-2 steps hurdle Round-off, 2 whips to rebound –
A coach is allowed to assist (spot) the landing of the rebound without penalty.
8th Pass – Choice of ONE of the following from a max of 3 running steps:
1) Round off layout full twist rebound
2) Round off layout with ½ twist rebound or a step out
3) Round off layout with 1 ½ twist rebound or a step out
* Extra steps into any of the tumbling passes will be a -.30 deduction each time.
ELEMENT VALUES
POINTS OF EMPHASIS FOR EVALUATION
Vault Any Salto Vault – Tuck, Pike or Layout (w/o twist) 10.00 SV
Pre-Flight (Form, extension, shape) 2.0
• Straight arms onto the table
Flight (Amplitude – air time) 2.0
• Amplitude of repulsion phase
• Height of Salto
• Head in “neutral” position (eyes following the hands) throughout
Position in Flight (Tightness, form & shape) 3.0
• Finishing salto by vertical – (early open to stretched
body position prior to landing)
Landing 2.0
• Controlled landing to the feet.
• No deduction for up to 3 steps
• .30 deduction for a fall upon landing
• Body Posture
• Direction
Dynamics 1.0
Uneven Bars 10.00 SV
Glide Kip Cast Handstand 1.0 each (2.0 total)
• Extension of the glide (stretched hip angle)
• Legs straight (either together or straddled) in the glide
• Straight arms throughout the cast
• Straight body throughout the cast
• Finishing in handstand with straight body
Circle Elements 1.0 each (2.0 total)
• Straight arms throughout
• Straight or hollow body throughout
• Finishing in handstand with straight body
• .2 bonus to final bar score if two different circles are performed
Piked toe circle to long hang kip cast handstand 1.0
• Up to .2 deduction if legs bend at any part of the circle or in standing up on low bar
• Extension of the glide
• Legs straight and together in the glide.
• Straight arms throughout the cast
• Straight body throughout the cast
• Finishing in handstand with straight body
Back Giant (blind change or Higgins) OR any complete bar circle with 1/2 turn 1.0
• Straight arms throughout the circle
• Legs together and straight during the turn
• Legs together or straddled allowed on the downswing of a giant
• Finish ½ turn in handstand with straight body and open shoulder angle
One front or inverted giant followed by a second front giant ½ or invert giant ½ 1 .0 (each giant)
• Straight arms and open shoulders throughout (2.0 total)
• Legs together or straddled on downswing allowed
• Legs together and straight throughout turn
• Finish ½ turn in handstand with straight body
Back Giant 1.0
• Straight arms and open shoulder angle throughout
• Show open hips in the bottom of the swing (tap)
• Legs together or straddled on tap allowed
• Finish in handstand with straight or hollow body
Layout Dismount 1.0
• Show open hips in the bottom of the swing (tap)
• Straight or hollow body throughout
• Peak of salto ABOVE the bar
• Maintain open body shape upon landing
• Must land on feet
• No deduction for up to 3 steps upon landing
• .30 deduction for a fall upon landing
Beam 10.0 SV
Two (2) alternating kicks forward 0.5 combined
Two (2) alternating kicks sideward 0.5 combined
Two (2) alternating kicks backward 0.5 combined
(Total of 1.5 value for all kicks combined)
All kicks must be:
• On relevé
• Must travel and be continuous
• Legs straight
• Body posture and arms extended throughout
• Dynamics
• Height (above shoulder)
• Rhythm
Needle Kick (with hand support) to Lever lift 0.5
• Dynamics of the backward kick to 180° degree
• Straight legs
• Straight body line from hands to feet throughout (lever)
180° Split Jump 0 .5
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Upper body posture with extended arms and legs
• Legs split in horizontal line
•
Sissoné 0 .5
• 180° split on a diagonal line
• Upper body posture with extended arms and legs
• Dynamics
• Amplitude
180° Switch Split Leap 1.0
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Upper body posture with extended arms and legs
• Straight leg entry into leap
Hold 0.5
• 2 second hold in relevé
• Free leg must be held at a forward/horizontal position
• Body posture and balance
Back Walkover - Finish in Lunge 0.5
• Leg lifted and extended to horizontal or above
• 180° split with control thru handstand phase
• Straight body line from hands to feet on arabesque out
• Weight over the front foot in the finished lunge position
Back handspring Series 1.0 each
• Legs extended from feet to hand contact (2.0 Total)
• Straight arms throughout (open shoulder angle)
• Dynamics
• Continuous connection
• Body posture throughout
• Controlled landing
Front Handspring 1.0
• Dynamics
• Amplitude of repulsion
• Body posture
• Straight arms throughout (open shoulder angle)
• Controlled landing
OR
Front Walkover
• Leg lift into
• 180° split with control in handstand phase
• Arms straight and extended throughout
• Controlled landing
Standing Back Tuck 1.0
• Amplitude and extension of jump with hip lift
• Dynamics
• Controlled landing with body posture
Dismount 1.0
• Amplitude of salto
• Dynamics
• Clearly defined body position (tuck, pike or layout)
• Body posture upon landing
• Must land on feet
• No deduction for up to 3 steps
• . 30 deduction for a fall upon landing
**Note: 4.5 total points for dance; 5.5 possible points for tumbling
Floor 10.0 SV
180°Switch Split Leap + Fouette and hold 1.0
• Straight leg entry into leap
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Legs in alignment
• Upper body posture – extended arms and legs throughout
Leg holds and ring kick 0.5
• 2 second hold in each position
• 1 second hold in relevé
• Body posture and balance
• Height and dynamics in Ring Kick
Sheep Jump or Cat Leap 360° 0 .5
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Upper body posture
• Cat Leap - Legs in “diamond” position at the height of jump
• Exactness of the turn
180 degree Split Leap 0.5
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Upper body posture
Full Turn (360°) leg horizontal OR 2/1 turn 0.5
• Body posture
• Exactness of the turn
• High relevé
• Control at finish
• Direct connection to Straddle Jump
Tourjeté 0.5
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Squared hips on take-off with clearly
• defined ½ turn in the air
• 180° split at the height of the jump
• Controlled landing with arms and leg extended
Forward Straddle Jump 0.5
• Amplitude
• Dynamics
• Upper body posture – extended arms and legs throughout
Front Handspring Front (piked or layout) 1.5
Front handspring layout front
Punch front in layout with 1/1 twist
Punch layout front to a second front (either piked or layout)
• Dynamics
• Straight arms and body extension
• Body extension and amplitude of hip rise
• Body shape throughout salto
Round Off, BHS, Layout STICK 1.5
• Dynamics
• Extended arms and legs throughout
• Body extension and amplitude of hip rise into salto
• Amplitude and control of landing
Round Off, Two Whips, Rebound 1.5
• Dynamics
• Extended arms and legs throughout
• Body extension and speed of rotation
• Amplitude and body control
Round off layout ½ or 1/1, or 1 ½ 1.5
• Dynamics
• Extended arms and legs throughout
• Body extension and speed of rotation
• Amplitude and body control
• Must rebound on 1/1 and rebound or step out on ½ and 1 ½
**Note: 4.0 total points for dance; 6.0 possible points for tumbling
General Comments/Judging Guidelines:
• The evaluation emphasis will be on technique, form, execution, body shape throughout the
major elements and not on transitions or choreography.
• “Points of Emphasis” as listed, are to be considered the guidelines for the desired technique
and the emphasis for evaluation/deductions.
• Deductions for execution MAY NOT exceed the assigned Value of the Element. Falls will be
in addition to execution errors.
• Bars and beam dismount landing will be evaluated based only on body position at the point of
arrival on the mat.
• Failure to land on feet first on Vaulting will VOID the vault.
• Up to 3 steps upon landing on Vault, Bars and Beam dismounts are allowed with NO
deduction.
• In order to encourage dynamics, falls on ANY dismount, connection or element will receive a
0.3 deduction.
• Deduction for “Incomplete element” is up to the value of the element.
• Omitting a listed element will receive a penalty equal to the value of that element. Changing or
adding an element, or not performing the elements in the order listed is a 0.30 deduction.
• Failure to connect a dance series when noted is 0.20; acro series 0.30
• Glides on the low bar may be performed with legs together or straddled.
• All casts to handstand are performed with stretched straight body with legs together.
• On Floor and Beam dance elements, the arm and head positions are always optional and may
be used to accent the element and enhance the lines of the athlete.
• Athletes may walk to the end of the Beam or to the edge of the Floor with no deduction, in
order to accommodate the performance of the next sequence in the routine.
• Spotting to assist the completion of an element or vault will result in the loss of the value of the
element or vault.
 

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