2010

2010 Region 3 Annual Meeting Minutes

November 6, 2010, 1:30 p.m.
Karolyi’s Ranch Clubhouse

I. 12 Members Present: George Jessup, Lorna Spellman, Rumen Lachkov, Jennifer Banowsky, Brandi Lewis, Gawain Dupree, Selena Peco, Ada Wells, Michelle Merwarth, Vladimir Vladev, Ivan Ivanov, Kelli Wilson. 2 Non-members present: Joanne Borrego, Marcia Deguire

II. Announcements:

a. USA Acrobatic Gymnastics National Championships will be held in San Jose, California, July 22-27, 2011.
b. USA will not be hosting Freedom Cup this year
c. USA has submitted a bid for 2012 World Championships

III. Marcia DeGuire, Regional Administrative Chair for Region 7, was a special guest at the meeting.

IV. Review of 2009-2010 competition season:

a. Successful year internationally for Region 3:
i. Senior Men’s Pair of Axel Osborne and Dylan Inserra finished 7th at 2010 World Championships, and 4th at the 2010 Volkov Cup (WOGA)
ii. Senior Women’s Pair of Beth Landeche and Nicole Barrileaux competed at the 2010 World Championships. (CCG)
iii. 12-19 Women’s Pair of Valerie Bryant and Hayley Lemmons competed at the 2010 World Age Group Competition. (BGC)
iv. 11-16 Women’s Pair of Maren Merwarth and Taylor Mosher competed at the 2010 World Age Group Competition (AGSA)

V. Region 3 Funds:

a. No report available.
b. Discussion was made regarding the possibility of Region 3 providing support for athletes attending international competitions.
c. Fundraiser(s) will be allowed at the Regional Championships to aid in raising money for international travel for athletes in Region 3. No additional financial support is provided through the region at this time.
d. Michelle Merwarth and Brandi Lewis will lead fundraiser efforts during Regionals.

VI. State Fund Reports:

a. Texas: Balance of $1169.46 with athlete support for World Championships and World Age Group Competition was given to 3 pairs in the amount of $294.00 per pair. The funds were raised from t-shirt sales throughout local season as well as a quilt raffle at Regional Championships. b. Louisiana:
i. Account information not available.
ii. Selena Peco proposed changing regulations for Louisiana State Meet to be funded by clubs instead of the Governor Games. This would include a head tax similar to what Texas currently does at their State meet. Arguments for this change included more volunteers, more money earned to benefit the club who hosts the meet.

VII. National Clinics and Competitions:

a. No Super Clinic will be held this year.
b. Two National Judges Clinics will be held:
i. Kansas City, Missouri – February 5-6, 2011
ii. San Jose, California – January 15-16, 2011
c. Acro Cup Competition will be held at Karolyi’s in February to determine international assignments and to name additional Junior and Senior National Team Members. d. Discussion was made concerning VISA Championships which will not include Acrobatic Gymnastics this season or in the future.

VIII. Region 3 Regulation Updates (available at www.txacro.org):

a. Edit IIIG – submitted to National Office (nomination on website). b. Edit IIIH - must be present to vote; online meetings may still be held c. Edit IVF – Scratch final sentence in paragraph. d. Edit IXC1 – Level 5 to Level 7 – Compulsory Levels e. Edit IXD1 – 30.0 not 20.0 f. No change to meet fees

Motion was made to approved updates to the Region 3 Regulations.
Motion: Brandi Lewis
Second: Rumen Lachkov
Passed

IX. Discussion was made regarding proxy voting and absentee voting for the Regional meeting. USAG does not allow proxy voting. Distance is not a reason for missing a meeting when time is allotted to make arrangements. Unaffiliated judges can vote at the meeting if present. One vote per USAG member club allowed.

Motion was made to not include proxy voting or absentee voting at the Regional meetings.
Motion: Jennifer Banowsky
Second: Michelle Merwarth
Passed

X. Clarification of “Unaffilitated”: An athlete, coach, or judge is considered unaffiliated once their USAG membership states as such.

XI. 2011 Region 3 Regional Championships was awarded to WOGA Gymnastics in Frisco, Texas. The meet will take place on June 11-12, 2011. Regional information was presented by Brandi Lewis.

XII. Selena Peco presented an update for the 2010 Acro Program Plan and Program Committee Minutes. Minutes are available online: USA Gymnastics

XIII. Junior Olympic Program updates were presented by Selena Peco:

a. Level 8 is no longer a separate level from 11-16. All Level 8 athletes will compete against each other within age groups from Locals through Nationals. International meets will stay 11-16.
b. Possible addition of a division between 11-16 and 12-19.
c. FIG rules are available for review online. Coaches must be familiar with these rules.
d. Level 8:
i. Will now have choices in rows similar to Level 7
ii. Top restrictions: credit for no more than 2 statics and 2 motions per top position
iii. No value for transitions
iv. Emphasis on artistry and execution
v. 2.0 deductions will change to 1.0
e. JONT is for talent identification only – athletes will get warm-ups and training camp opportunities but no international assignments.
f. JO Changes:
i. Level 6 MXP – 6a removed and replaced with 6a WP Boost to wrap
ii. Level 6 MXP – 8a removed and replaced with 5a/b WP skill
iii. Page 9, general information in 4th paragraph of Level 4-7: straddle by top or middle can be in either straddle, tuck or pike. They are considered interchangeable.
iv. Level 8 MXP – 1st row: add toe pitch straight jump, same as WP
v. Written technical updates will be published.

XIV. New Business:

a. Texas Judges course – tentatively scheduled for February 19th
b. Tentative Lower Level Athlete Clinics:
i. 1st week of April or last week of January 2011
ii. Selena will offer a clinic in Louisiana in January 2011.
c. Upper Level Athlete Clinic – Lorna Spellman and Michelle Merwarth checking availability for March
d. Pairs and trios that do not meet USAG Acrobatic Gymnastics guidelines (i.e. Mixed trios), can participate at local level competitions if approved by hosting club. Normal meet fees apply.
e. Discussion was made regarding cheerleading and USAG absorbing college all-star cheer.

Meeting adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Minutes submitted by Michelle Merwarth, edited by Brandi Lewis.
11/18/10

2009

2009 Region 3 Meeting Minutes

October 25, 2009, 4:00 p.m.
Via Acrobatic Network [now defunct]

  1. 17 Members Present:
    George Jessup, Lorna Spellman, Rumen Lachkov, Radostina Lachkova, Alex Douglas, Jennifer Banowsky, Cahdi Jones, Brandi Lewis, Heather Boucher, Courtney Lejeune, Julie Dupree, Selena Peco, Mike Peco, Kathy Bankston, Ashley Eubanks, Mary Landry, and Jean Crochet.
  2. Introductions were made and new clubs and coaches who were not present were identified. Potential new judges were also identified.
    • Mississippi has a new club in New Haven, MS. Coached by T.J.
    • Katia Vassioukova is at Flip Fusion in Waxahachie, TX.
    • Several clubs will have new judges this season.

  3. Review of the 2008-2009 Meet Season: Athlete Award Winners
    1. Regional Awards:
      • Coaches of the Year: Radostina Lachkova (BGC)
      • Star Service Award: Brandi Lewis (WOGA)
      • Athletes of the Year: Axel Osborne and Dylan Inserra (WOGA)
    2. 2009 National Award Winners
      • JO George Nissen Award for Highest Flying Tumbler – Andy Theis (TAAG)
      • Most Difficult Skill – Pair/Group – Catherine Becnel, Haley Guillot, and Jennifer Landry (FLIP)
      • Most Original Skill – Pair/Group - Catherine Becnel, Haley Guillot, and Jennifer Landry (FLIP)
      • Best Choreography – Pair/Group - Catherine Becnel, Haley Guillot, and Jennifer Landry (FLIP)
      • Most Flexible Top – Catherine Becnel (FLIP)
      • Outstanding Base – Jennifer Landry (FLIP)
      • JO Coach of the Year – Radostina Lachkova (BGC)
      • Rookie Coach of the Year – Jennifer Banowsky (USAAA)
      • Courageous Spirit Award – Allison Traina and Devon Jones (USAAA)
      • National Team Members – Maren Merwarth and Taylor Mosher (Browns)
      • Athletes of the Year – DeShay Eisenmenger and Hayley Lemmons (BGC)

  4. State fund reports:
    • Texas Account has a current balance of $1310.59.
    • Louisiana Account information was not presented.

  5. Regional Fund report will be sent via email from Courtney Lejeune.
    • Annual Club Fees in the amount of $25 are due to Courtney by November 15th. A $10 per month late fee will be charged beginning December 15th. Make checks payable to: Region 3 Fund. Mail checks to: Courtney Lejeune, 8431 St. Amant Street, Sorrento, LA 70778.
    • Annual fees must be paid before your club can participate in a competition this season.

  6. Selena Peco presented an update from the July 2009 Junior Olympic Committee Meeting. Minutes available online: Additional information:
    1. Option for L6 WG row 4: adding toe pitch and basket either front or back
    2. L7 WG will have more options for row 1, different category 2 pyramids to choose from.
    3. L7 MG will be added.
    4. L4 compulosry music and choreography will be implemented after December 2009.
    5. L7 WP 2c changed to calf mount; cannot combine for 2c and 3a, must rebuild skill set.
    6. L7 WG row 1 – current skill will remain with 1a and 1b in the same box. 1c is now 1b. New 1c is cacoon 89-A-5. Either top/middle can be in straddle, pike, croc or low handstand.
    7. Drawings of changes are in progress
    8. New name for Specs is: JO Code of Points
    9. Electronic tariff sheets go into effect this year.

  7. Courtney Lejeune encouraged all members to review the 2009 National Technical Committee Minutes from 2009. Minutes available online:

  8. Region 3 Regulations Updates:
    Meet Fees will remain:
    1. Local up to $45
    2. State up to $65
    3. Regional up to $85
    Motion: Brandi Lewis
    Second: Courtney Lejeune
    Passed

  9. Meet Dates
    1. Texas Meets:
      1. WOGA will host an invitational on Saturday, March 20, 2010 at WOGA Plano.
      2. March 27, 2010: Local 1 – USAAA, San Antonio
      3. April 10, 2010: Local 2 – Boerne Gymnastics
      4. April 24, 2010: Local 3 – USAAA, San Antonio
      5. May 5, 2010: Local 4 – Browns Gymnastics
      6. Texas State Meet will be May 22, 2010 at Boerne Gymnastics.
    2. Louisiana Meets
      1. Fliptastics Meets
        • March 14
        • April 17
        • May 1
        • May 15
      2. Louisiana State meet will be scheduled for May 16th or 23rd.
      3. Cheer Sports Academy will be hosting a meet in April. The official date will be sent to all the clubs.

  10. 2010 Region 3 Regional Championship was awarded to Fliptastics in Belle Chasse, LA. The meet will take place on June 19, 2010 at Elmwood Gymnastics. Regional bid information was emailed to all clubs.
    • There was discussion about whether to have a 1-day meet or 2-day meet. It was decided that Regionals will be a 1-day meet again this year.
    • Selena would like to try and use the computerized scoring system used at Nationals at the 2010 Regional Championships and possibly State as well.
    Motion: Brandi Lewis
    Second: Courtney Lejeune
    Passed

  11. New Business
    1. Compulsory Athlete Clinic is scheduled for December 5, 2009, at Boerne Gymnastics. This is for athletes Levels 1 – 7. Tentative cost is $20 per athlete.
    2. Optional Athlete Clinic is scheduled for February 6-7, 2010, at USA Aerial Athletics in San Antonio, TX. This clinic is for athletes Levels 8 – Elite. Linda Meier for ATA will be the lead clinician. Cost is estimated at $65 per athlete.
    3. Selena proposed a possible lower level clinic to be scheduled in the New Orleans area.
    4. Regional Committee Officers will be elected at the 2010 Regional Championships. Present officers are:
      1. Brandi Lewis – Regional Administrative Committee Chair
      2. Selena Peco – Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chair
      3. Courtney Lejeune – Regional Technical Committee Chair
      4. Mary Landry – Regional Judges Coordinator (Louisiana)
      5. Jennifer Banowsky – Regional Judges Coordinator (Texas)
      6. Ravenne Eschette – Regional Athlete Representative
    5. Regional officers will be nominated 30 days prior to Regional Championships.
    6. Online forum provided a successful atmosphere for the 2009 Region 3 Meeting. A printed transcript of the meeting is available upon request to Brandi Lewis.
    7. George Jessup opened discussion regarding assisting Mexico in creating a national acrobatics organization. Selena will ask Tom Housley about guidelines for helping Mexico as well as the possibility of inviting Mexico and Canada to US meets.
    8. Lorna asked about Canada attending Texas State. Selena will check with Tom Housley regarding this.
    9. Texas Judges Clinic is set for February 20 and 21, 2010, at Brown’s Gymnastics in San Antonio, Texas.
    10. Louisiana Judges Clinic is tentative set for January 24 or January 31, 2010.


    Meeting adjourned at 6:10 p.m.

2008

2008 Region 3 Meeting Minutes

October 18, 2008, 1:00 p.m.

McKenzie’s Barbeque, Conroe, Texas


  1. 14 Members Present: Brandi Lewis, Mike Peco, Selena Peco, Jennifer Banowsky, Kyle McDonald, Jean Crochet, Mary Landry, Brandy Ray-Berthelot, Heather Boucher, Ivan Ivanov, Kiril Kirov, Rumen Lachkov, Vladimir Vladev, Chris Westra.


  1. Introductions were made and new clubs and coaches who were not present were identified.

    1. Anti-gravity Zone – Ekaterian Vassiuokova, Head Coach

    2. Discover Gymnastics – Cindy Du Xiao, Head Coach

    3. Anna Smirnova – New Location

    4. Alex Douglas – The Stunt Gym


  1. Review of the 2007-2008 Meet Season:

    1. Athlete Award Winners

      1. Regional Awards:

        1. Coaches of the Year: Jennifer Banowsky (USAAA), and Rumen Lachkov (BGC)

        2. Star Service Award: Lorna Spellman (BGC)

        3. Athletes of the Year: Hayley Lemmons, DeShay Eisenmenger (BGC)

      2. 2008 National Award Winners

        1. JO Coach of the Year: Rumen Lachkov (BGC)

        2. Janet VonBargen Award: Linda Ocmand

        3. Star Service Award: Linda Ocmand

        4. Most Difficult Skill (JO): Emery Pechacek, Dana Ringel (BGC)

        5. Most Original Skill (Elite): Catherine Becnel, Michael Parsiola (FLIP)

    2. International Competitors from Region 3:

      1. Poland, May 2008:

        1. Jennifer Landry (FLIP) – 3rd

        2. Erik Sorrell (FLIP) – 3rd

        3. Catherine Becnel (FLIP) – 4th

        4. Michael Parsiola (FLIP) – 4th

      2. British Open, December 2007:

        1. Hayley Lemmons (BGC) – 8th

        2. DeShay Eisenmenger (BGC) – 8th

        3. Valerie Bryant (BGC)

        4. Danielle Hovey (BGC)

      3. World Age Group Games, October 2008:

        1. Hayley Lemmons (BGC) – 2nd

        2. DeShay Eisenmenger (BGC) – 2nd

  1. State fund reports:

    1. Texas Account has a current balance of $1,014.59.

    2. Louisiana Account information was not presented.


  1. Regional Fund report was presented by Jean Crochet. This account paid for the 2007 Regional Meeting and the 2008 Regional Awards last season.


  1. Selena Peco presented an update from the July 2008 Junior Olympic Committee Meeting. Minutes available online: >http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Acro/Committee%20minutes/J.O.%20Committee/joc_080108.pdf

    1. Age groups combined for Level 9: 16 and under, 17 and over.

    2. No age groups for Level 10 in preparation for Elite competition.

    3. Level 4-10 have a maximum age of 30 for competitors, with up to a 15-year age difference between partners.

    4. Skill evaluations due by April 1, 2009.


  1. Selena Peco presented an update from the July 2008 National Technical Committee Meeting. Minutes available online: http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/Portals/0/PDFs/Acro/Committee%20minutes/National%20Technical%20Committee/ntc_080108.pdf

    1. Revised Tariff sheet forms updated.

    2. Late Tariff sheet deadlines and penalties updated.

    3. Judges uniforms can be black or navy. Closed-toe shoes must be worn.

    4. No artistry score will be given to Level 4 or 5 this season. Mass and maturity will be taken from execution or as a CJP deduction. Clarification to come.

    5. Level 7 specifications should be available at the end of November 2008.


  1. Region 3 Regulations Updates:

      1. Affiliation Guidelines as written in the USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies will be added to the 2008 Region 3 Regulations.

      2. Mileage for Judges will no be implemented in Region 3 at this time.


Motion: Mike Peco

Second: Mary Landry

Passed


      1. Members agreed that Brandi Lewis should make additional updates to the Region 3 Regulations and will distribute the updated regulations to all members.


Motion: Mike Peco

Second: Mary Landry

Passed


    1. Meet Fees will remain:

      1. Local up to $45

      2. State up to $65

      3. Regional up to $85


Motion: Selena Peco

Second: Rumen Lachkov

Passed


    1. Club fees of $25 were collected from clubs that were present. All clubs with competing athletes in the 2009 season must send club fees to: Courtney Lejeune, 8431 St. Amant Street, Sorrento, LA 70778. Check should be made out to: Region 3. To avoid a $10 late fee per month, please pay club fees by November 18, 2008 (per 2007 Region 3 Regulations.)

    2. Regional Committee Officers were re-elected at the 2008 Regional Championships. The next election should take place at the 2010 Regional Championships.

      1. Brandi Lewis – Regional Administrative Committee Chair

      2. Selena Peco – Regional Junior Olympic Committee Chair

      3. Courtney Lejeune – Regional Technical Committee Chair

      4. Mary Landry – Regional Judges Coordinator (Louisiana)

      5. Jennifer Banowsky – Regional Judges Coordinator (Texas)

      6. Ravenne Eschette – Regional Athlete Representative


  1. Meet Dates

    1. Purple and Gold Championships – March 7, 2009. Linda Barclay, Event Director, will be emailed for more information. This information will be distributed to members. Website for the meet is <purpleandgold.info>

    2. Texas Meets:

      1. March 21 – USA Aerial Athletics, San Antonio (Local)

      2. April 4 – Brown’s Gymnastics, San Antonio (Local)

      3. April 18 – Boerne Gymnastics, San Antonio (Local)

      4. May 2 – USA Aerial Athletics, San Antonio (Local)

      5. May 16 – Boerne Gymnastics , Boerne (State)

    3. Louisiana Meets will be set soon. As the meets are scheduled, Region 3 clubs will be notified.

      1. Louisiana State Meet is tentatively set for either May 17, 2009, or May 10, 2009, at Elmwood Gymnastics. Members will be notified when the date is set.


  1. 2009 Region 3 Regional Championship was awarded to WOGA Gymnastics in Frisco, TX. The meet will take place on June 6, 2009. Regional information was presented by Brandi Lewis.


Motion: Rumen Lackhov

Second: Jean Crochet

Passed

  1. New Business

    1. Regional Athlete Clinic for upper levels (Level 8 to Elite) will be held at Brown’s Gymnastics in San Antonio, Texas, on February 21 – 22, 2009. The cost is $20 per athlete and will take place on Saturday 1:00 – 6:00 p.m., and Sunday 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

    2. Texas Judges Clinic is tentatively set for February 7-8, 2009, with Selena Peco as the clinician. Brown’s Gymnastics in San Antonio, Texas, will be hosting the Texas clinic.

    3. Members approved the requirement of a computerized scoring system to be used at Regional Championships.


Motion: Brandi Lewis

Second: Vladimir Vladev

Passed


    1. A proposal was made to use online conference meetings for the Region 3 Annual Meeting in the future. Members agreed that as the region continues to grow, this will be taken into consideration. As it stands now, face-to-face meetings are more beneficial to those who attend.


Motion: Mary Landry

Second: Heather Boucher

Passed


    1. Judges with a National or higher rating, along with Regional judges upgrading to National rating, must attend the judges’ clinic at the 2009 Super Clinic in Rockville, Maryland on January 17-19, 2009.

    2. An International Judging Course will be held in the USA in February 2009.


Meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

2007

2007 Region 3 Meeting Minutes

October 13, 2007, 1:00 p.m.

Texas Sports Ranch, Crosby, Texas



  1. 19 Members present: Brandi Lewis, Michelle Lavergne, Jessica Edwards, Vladimir Vladev, Rumen Lachkov, Lorna Spellman, Ivan Ivanov, Courtney LeJeune, Selena Peco, Mike Peco, Ravenne Eschette, Mary Landry, Tricia Vise, Rosaria Parsiola, Jennifer Banowsky, Anna Smirnova, Chris Westra, Brandy Ray, Heather Boucher, Randall Marvin.

Absentees: Jurek Pol, Julie Dupree, Renee Eglich, George Jessup, Linda Ocmand, Andie Farias, Alex Douglas

Brandi Lewis requested current email addresses from all attending members. Members not present should provide a current email as well. Emails are the first and most important line of communication for Region 3.

  1. Review of 2006-2007 Meet Season:

    1. Athletes of the Year: Audrey Palmer, Brooke Sassin, Madison Lamey – Level 9 WG 15-16 (Brown’s Gymnastics)

    2. Coach of the Year: Selena Peco (Fliptastics)

    3. Star Service Award: Courtney LeJeune

    4. International Competitors were acknowledge: Fliptastics, Browns, Boerne, USA Aerial Athletics

  1. State Fund Reports

    1. Texas report was given by Lorna Spellman. The current balance is $663.59. In 2006-2007, money was spent on a clinic and maintaining the Texas Acrobatics website (www.txacro.org)

    2. Louisiana report was not formally given due to the absence of Jackie Latino. Selena Peco notified the members that the LA generates funds by using the LA State Meet as a fundraiser. This money is allocated to Louisiana athletes traveling to international competitions. An official report has been requested from JL.

  1. Regional Fund Report was given by Courtney LeJeune. Regional money was used to buy Regional Awards this season. The current balance is approximately $490.00.

  1. An update from the 2007 National Meeting was provided by Selena Peco. The following minutes were reviewed and discussed:

    1. Acrobatic Gymnastics Junior Olympic Committee Minutes from July 27, 2007. Major Points discussed:

      1. Level 7 bonus eliminated to standardize this level with the other developmental levels. The change is effective January 2008.

      2. FIG Skill Evaluation deadline has passed, but new US Skill Evaluations deadline is postmarked by April 30, 2008.

      3. How-to-Book Draft was provided for the members to look through.

      4. 2008 clarifications were reviewed.

      5. Pre-team Program Draft was discussed and coming out soon.

      6. Instructional videos for L4 and L5 coming out soon from the National Office. Videos for L6 and L7 are being compiled.

    2. Acrobatic Gymnastics Program Committee Minutes, San Jose, CA from August 17-19, 2007. Major points discussed:

      1. Revised Tariff Sheet and Minor Change Forms

      2. “Level 8 and above athletes are ineligible to compete at National Championships in multiple events.” – This decision will be revisited by the Program Committee at the November meeting.

      3. New rule – All music must be on a CD for competition.

  1. Technical Update was given by Courtney LeJeune. Major points discussed:

    1. Brevet judges may enter the US levels at National rating if the certification exam is passed.

    2. Incorrect or Illegible Tariff Sheets will receive deductions when mistakes are found. A 0.1 deduction will be assessed per every two mistakes.

  1. Region 3 Regulations were reviewed and updated.

    1. R3 Expense Fund

“All R3 clubs with registered competing athletes in the region will pay $25 dues each year to the R3 fund to be paid at the annual R3 meeting or within 30 days of the meeting. A late fee of $10 per month will be applied with the exception of new clubs.”

Motion: CL

Second: MP

Passed

    1. Meet Entry Fees will remain the same: Locals not to exceed $45 each athlete; State not to exceed $65 each athlete; Regional $85 each athlete.

    2. Regional Championships and Local meets charge of $1 per athlete will remain the same.

    3. Region 3 Star Service Award criteria

  1. Nomination process:

  1. The Star Service Award nominee can be nominated by any current registered USA professional member from a club that has current registered competing athletes or an unaffiliated judge.

  1. The Star Service Award nominee can be a USAG member, volunteer, or individual involved with the Acrobatic Gymnastics Program in Region 3.

  1. The Star Service Award is selected by vote – one per club that has registered competing athletes in Region 3 and one per unaffiliated judge.

  1. Qualifications: Outstanding volunteer service and dedication to the Acrobatic Gymnastics Program in Region 3.

Motion: SP

Second: CL

Passed

  1. Meet Schedule for 2008

Date

Meet

Location

Host

March 8

Local Meet

Belle Chasse, LA

Fliptastics

March 15

Local Meet

Houston, TX

Boerne @ George R. Brown Convention Center

March 29

Local Meet

Belle Chasse, LA

Fliptastics

April 5

Local Meet

Local Meet

San Antonio, TX

Denham Springs, LA

Brown’s Gymnastics

Leaps and Bounds Sports Center

April 12

Local Meet

San Antonio, TX

USA Aerial Athletics

April 19

Local Meet

Belle Chasse, LA

Fliptastics

May 3

Local Meet

Crosby, TX

Texas Sports Ranch

May 10

Local Meet

Belle Chasse, LA

Fliptastics

May 17

Last Chance Local Meet

Belle Chasse, LA

Fliptastics

May 31

Texas State Meet

Boerne, TX

Boerne Gymnastics Center

June 1 or 8

TENTATIVE

Louisiana State Meet

TBA – possibly Elmwood

Governor’s Games

June 21

Region 3 Championships

Prairieville, LA @ Athletes in Motion

Leaps and Bounds Sports Center

July 27-31

USAG Acro National Championships

Des Moines, IA

USA Gymnastics

Motion: LS

Second: SP

Passed as amended

  1. Regional Championships was awarded to Leaps and Bounds Sports Center to be hosted at Athletes in Motion in Prairieville, LA, on Saturday, June 21, 2008. Warm-ups are scheduled to begin at 9:00 a.m. Hotel information will be provided prior to the competition.

Motion: BL

Second: SP

Passed


  1. New Business

    1. Program Development Task Force was discussed. The PDTF was created to help promote the sport of Acro in each region. Selena Peco, Brandi Lewis, and Lorna Spellman were chosen to help educate new coaches and clubs with Region 3. Educational materials are currently being created.

    2. Region 3 Athlete Clinic was discussed but the decision was made to decline a clinic for 2008 but plan for a clinic in 2009.

Meeting adjourned: 3:39 p.m.