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AzBGA State Coaches Meeting

Minutes for State Meeting

16 October, 2010

Aspire Kids Sports Center, Chandler AZ

In Attendance:

David Bower (Az State Chairman, Xtreme Gymnastics)

Travis Rainer (Az State Vice Chairman, North Valley Gymnastics)

Paris Gianola-Bland (Az State Secretary, Flairs)

Chris Sommers (Xtreme Gymnastics)

Lyle Guthrie (AZ Olympians Gymnastics)

Tony Papst (Arrowhead Spinetts Gymnastics)

Rob Toy (Biltmore Gymnastics)

Robert Survick (Jr. Sun Devils)

Scott Barclay (ASU Head Coach/Aspire Gymnastics)

Mark Nowack (PGA)

Christian Gallardo(D-Backs)

Austin McKnight (AZ Olympians Gymnastics)

Nolan Knuckles (AZ Olympians Gymnastics)

Josh Griffin (AZ Olympians Gymnastics)

Evan Shaw (Jr. Sun Devils)

Nick Van Buskirk (Rebound West)

Introductions (Dave Bower)
- Dave Bower is the new AzMGA chairman/webmaster! Dave encourages all to use the new azboysgymnastics website. This will be an important informational tool for all coaches to use within the State.
- Travis Rainer will serve as the Vice Chairman.
- Paris Gianola-Bland will serve as the Secretary.
- Randy Sooter will serve as the Treasurer/webmaster.
- Currently the AzMGA Board is communicating via phone and e-mail but will soon be meeting monthly face to face.

AzMGA Rules & Policies (Dave Bower)
- This is currently a proposed document. It was last updated on October 13^th 2010.
- A Mission Statement has been added to clearly state the Boards motives and directions.
- AzMGA Rules & Policies is an important document and should be kept with other important documents such as the Code of Points.
- All AZ Coaches need to know and abide by all AzMGA Rules & Policies.
- A vote to induct the Rules & Policies will take place soon.

AZ State Championship Bids (Dave Bower)
- All interested applicants must now submit a formal bid, State Championship bid document, to the State Chairman, by August 1^st to be considered. The document will be reviewed by Board members and then sent out to be voted on by the Association.
- The Association vote will be a silent vote.
- Currently there are 2 State Meet Bids. 1 is complete and 1 is not. There will be a 1 week grace period for the incomplete State Bid before it goes to a vote.
- MOTION (by Chris): to give the incomplete bid 1 week to be completed before the Association vote.

SECONDED (by Rob Toy)

PASSED UNANIMOUSLY

For the 2011 State Meet Bids, Bids will be re-sent by October 23^rd 2010 at which time the Association voting will take place. State Meet Bid voting must be completed by October 30^th 2010.
For all voting, each club that pays their state dues will receive 1 vote.
The Men’s Program Director for each club should submit the vote.

2010 Proposed State Budget (Dave Bower)
- $20 per gymnast
- $100 per club

After the Due Date, a late fee will be assessed.

Communication within the State (Dave Bower)
- Currently, a response to e-mails sent out is a cause for concern.
- Dave Bower encourages all coaches to be more active in responding to the Board’s e-mails.
- Responding to e-mails and Networking within the State will only help to make our State stronger.

Level 4 uniform Rules & Policies (Rob Survick)
- Region 1 Board voted to require that level 4’s compete in shorts & t-shirt and would be enforced for the 2011-2012 competitive season.
- The rule change would have to be approved by the National Board. The National Board will be inquiring about the issue with individual clubs within the Region.
- Rob Survick will write up Pro’s & Con’s to the issue so that coaches can make an educated decision on the matter.
- Currently, the State has already voted in opposition to this proposed level 4 rule change and would like to keep the decision optional for each club to enforce.

AZ Judging Course (Scott Barclay)
- This year’s judging course will be held the weekend of November 19^th-21^st at Aspire Kids Sports Center.
- The course may be taken to be certified as a judge or to become more knowledgeable about the sport.
- All are encouraged to attend the judging course.
- There will be a TNT judging course held in January also at Aspire Kids Sports Center.
- Currently there are many judging opportunities within the State.
- AZ has two F.I.G. ranked judges in Peter Wieging and Randy Sooter
- Scott Barclay: Thanks to all who support ASU Men’s Gymnastics Team. Please continue to support the Team through donations and participation in ASU Team events.

Wrap Up (Dave Bower)
- Questions/Comments/ end of meeting.


« Home AzBGA State Coaches Meeting Minutes for State Meeting 16 October, 2010 Aspire Kids Sports Center, Chandler AZ In Attendance: David Bower (Az State Chairman, Xtreme Gymnastics) Travis Rainer (Az State Vice Chairman, North Valley Gymnastics) Paris Gianola-Bland (Az State Secretary, Flairs) Chris Sommers (Xtreme Gymnastics) Lyle Guthrie (AZ Olympians Gymnastics) Tony Papst (Arrowhead Spinetts Gymnastics) Rob Toy (Biltmore Gymnastics) Robert Survick (Jr. Sun Devils) Scott Barclay (ASU Head Coach/Aspire Gymnastics) Mark Nowack (PGA) Christian Gallardo(D-Backs) Austin McKnight (AZ Olympians Gymnastics) Nolan Knuckles (AZ Olympians Gymnastics) Josh Griffin (AZ Olympians Gymnastics) Evan Shaw (Jr. Sun Devils) Nick Van Buskirk (Rebound West) Introductions (Dave Bower) Dave Bower is the new AzMGA chairman/webmaster! Dave encourages all to use the new azboysgymnastics website. This will be an important informational tool for all coaches to use within the State. Travis Rainer will serve as the Vice Chairman. Paris Gianola-Bland will serve as the Secretary. Randy Sooter will serve as the Treasurer/webmaster. Currently the AzMGA Board is communicating via phone and e-mail but will soon be meeting monthly face to face. AzMGA Rules & Policies (Dave Bower) This is currently a proposed document. It was last updated on October 13^th 2010. A Mission Statement has been added to clearly state the Boards motives and directions. AzMGA Rules & Policies is an important document and should be kept with other important documents such as the Code of Points. All AZ Coaches need to know and abide by all AzMGA Rules & Policies. A vote to induct the Rules & Policies will take place soon. AZ State Championship Bids (Dave Bower) All interested applicants must now submit a formal bid, State Championship bid document, to the State Chairman, by August 1^st to be considered. The document will be reviewed by Board members and then sent out to be voted on by the Association. The Association vote will be a silent vote. Currently there are 2 State Meet Bids. 1 is complete and 1 is not. There will be a 1 week grace period for the incomplete State Bid before it goes to a vote. MOTION (by Chris): to give the incomplete bid 1 week to be completed before the Association vote. SECONDED (by Rob Toy) PASSED UNANIMOUSLY For the 2011 State Meet Bids, Bids will be re-sent by October 23^rd 2010 at which time the Association voting will take place. State Meet Bid voting must be completed by October 30^th 2010. For all voting, each club that pays their state dues will receive 1 vote. The Men’s Program Director for each club should submit the vote. 2010 Proposed State Budget (Dave Bower) $20 per gymnast $100 per club After the Due Date, a late fee will be assessed. Communication within the State (Dave Bower) Currently, a response to e-mails sent out is a cause for concern. Dave Bower encourages all coaches to be more active in responding to the Board’s e-mails. Responding to e-mails and Networking within the State will only help to make our State stronger. Level 4 uniform Rules & Policies (Rob Survick) Region 1 Board voted to require that level 4’s compete in shorts & t-shirt and would be enforced for the 2011-2012 competitive season. The rule change would have to be approved by the National Board. The National Board will be inquiring about the issue with individual clubs within the Region. Rob Survick will write up Pro’s & Con’s to the issue so that coaches can make an educated decision on the matter. Currently, the State has already voted in opposition to this proposed level 4 rule change and would like to keep the decision optional for each club to enforce. AZ Judging Course (Scott Barclay) This year’s judging course will be held the weekend of November 19^th-21^st at Aspire Kids Sports Center. The course may be taken to be certified as a judge or to become more knowledgeable about the sport. All are encouraged to attend the judging course. There will be a TNT judging course held in January also at Aspire Kids Sports Center. Currently there are many judging opportunities within the State. AZ has two F.I.G. ranked judges in Peter Wieging and Randy Sooter Scott Barclay: Thanks to all who support ASU Men’s Gymnastics Team. Please continue to support the Team through donations and participation in ASU Team events. Wrap Up (Dave Bower) Questions/Comments/ end of meeting.