USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling
WWW.USAG-region3.org
Jr. & Sr. Elite Region 3 Championships, Jr. Olympic Region 3 Championships
Region 3 All Star Team Selection

The Olympic Dream Starts Here
Fort Worth, Texas

DATE:
May 16: Jr. & Sr. Elite, Level 10 & Synchro Competition
May 17 & 18: Levels 1 – 9 Competition

VENUE:
Fort Worth Convention Center
1201 Houston Street
Fort Worth, Texas 76102
Parking $6 (No in and out privileges) parking on the street FREE

HOST:
USA Gymnastics Trampoline and Tumbling Region 3

SCHEDULE:
The block schedule worked well for us last year, so we are going to use it again. A detailed block schedule will be mailed to all participating gyms no later than April 20, 2008. The schedule will be fairly similar to last year’s with level 10, Jr. and Sr. competition on Friday, and all Level 1- 9 competition on Saturday and Sunday. Depending on numbers and availability of time on Friday we could possibly have finals for the Jr. and Sr.’s.

FUNDS:
Entry fees must be in the form of a money order or certified check. NO personal or gym checks will be accepted.

PAYABLE TO:
USA Gymnastics Region 3 (No personal or gym checks).

MAIL TO:
USA Gymnastics Trampoline & Tumbling Region 3
C/O of Patti Conner
7401 Topeka
Lubbock Texas, 79424
Questions call: (806) 771-2519

PURPOSE:
The Sr. Elite and Jr. Elite competitions will name Regional Champions in all disciplines. This competition will prepare our athletes for competition at national and international events. The Jr. Olympic Regional Championships (Levels 1-10) will name Regional Champions in age groups for all disciplines (synchronized trampoline, Level 10 only). This will also serve as the second and final opportunity to qualify for the national championships that will be held in Kansas City, MO, June 29 – July 6 We will also name the levels 9 and 10 Regional All Star Team that will represent our region at the regional face off at the national championships in Kansas City.

ENTRY FEES:
Levels 1-Sr. Elite (per competitor)
$75.00 for First Event
$10.00 for Each additional event
Sr. Elite FREE if you volunteer for one full session

We are entering online this year. Go to www.usag-region3.org for specific instructions on how to enter.

ENTRY DEADLINE:
Postmarked or in the regional office by April 3, 2008.
This will insure your team is included in the program.
Entries received after the deadline will be doubled. NO Exceptions.
Entries will not be processed without payment, therefore, phone and fax entries will not be accepted. No entries the week prior to the competition.

ENTRIES:
Only entries submitted online will be accepted go to usag-region3.org for specific instruction on how to register your team and athletes on the official website. READ INSTRUCTION CAREFULLY BEFORE REGISTERING IN ORDER TO AVOID PROBLEMS.

INCOMPLETE OR INCORRECT ENTRIES:
After April 3rd information may be changed or corrected for a charge of $10 per correction. If an age is listed incorrectly there will be $10 per event charge.

ELIGIBLE ATHLETES:
All athletes registered with USA Gymnastics as an athlete member are eligible to compete at the Regional Championships. Please note that all non-U.S. citizens must declare their citizenship prior to competition.

RULES:
USAG Trampoline and Tumbling rules from the current 2008 Code of Points and errata (posted on USAG website) will be used. Please note that there will be no finals for levels 1 – 10. All age groups are based on the age of the competitor on December 31, 2008.

COACHES:
Only coaches who have a minimum of a level one coaching certification and current USAG Pro or Jr. Pro membership will be issued credentials. Note: Please read the dress code in the code of points. This dress code for coaches and judges will be strictly enforced. Teams will be allowed one coach for every 5 athletes registered with no more than 3 coaches per team. (5 or less athletes 1 coach, 6 to 10 athletes 2 coaches 11 or more 3 coaches).

COMPETITION EQUIPMENT:
4 - Eurotramp trampoline with Eurotramp beds and springs
2 - Eurotramp Double-mini trampoline
2 – Ross Athletics Rod Tumbling floor
Equipment managed and additional equipment supplied by Ross Athletics.

VOLUNTEERS:
We need your help with volunteers for this competition. We would greatly appreciate all your help. This meet would not be possible without the help of volunteers. Thank you in advance for your assistance. All volunteers will be given a hand stamp that will allow them access into the competition for their assigned session.

ATHLETE BIOS:
Each team who has Jr. & Sr. Elite competitors will need to fill out the athlete bio form on the region 3 website and attach a current head shot photograph. Athlete Bios will be submitted online this year (more information will follow) We are working on getting some much-needed press for our sport and this event. We would like to provide some information about each athlete in a press packet, so that they can promote our event with the press in Fort Worth.

JUDGES:
Only judges who have met yearly certification requirements and have a current USAG Pro or Associate membership, and are currently registered with the USAG Trampoline and Tumbling Judges organization will be used to seat panels. Ratings and availability will determine contracts for the Region 3 championships. Judges must have previously judged at a minimum of 3 sanctioned competitions prior to regional championships. Judging questionnaires must be mailed or faxed to Patti Conner by April 3, 2008