Gymnastics

DATE:

May 16-18, 2008

 

LOCATION:

SPIRIT Gymnastics Training Center, 513 Dickerson Rd, North Wales, PA 19454

 

Tentative 2008 Gymnastics Schedule – May 16-18

 

Friday	4:30 PM	Level 8 & 9
Saturday	8:00 AM	Level 3
Saturday	12:00 PM	Level 6
Saturday	3:00 PM	Level 7 & Novice Optional
Sunday	9:00 AM	Level 4, Gym Starz, LTD Northern Lights, Northeast, Pottsville, Wilkes-Barre Y, Spirit
Sunday	12:00 PM	Level 5
Sunday	4:30 PM	Level 4, Bensalem, Hatboro Y, Upper Merion, Upper Main Line Y, Upper Bucks Y, Spirit

 

Level 4 teams will be assigned to the Sunday session by May 1

 

ELIGIBILITY:

Any amateur gymnast residing in Pennsylvania - age unlimited. Gymnasts DO NOT have to be registered USAG, however, all divisions will be judged by USAG rules (Level 3 may be modified based on local or league requirements). Gymnasts must compete at the level in which they have competed at throughout the 2007-2008 season or one higher. Violation of this rule may be grounds for disqualification.

 

ENTRY PROCEDURE:

·         Each individual entering must send a completed 2008 Individual Entry Form with a fee of $60 to the Keystone State Games office.

·         Each team entering must send a completed 2008 team entry form with a $50 fee for each level to the Keystone State Games office.

·         All fees are non-refundable and are to be paid by check or money order payable to Keystone State Games. Please mail to: PO Box 1166, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18703-1166

·         All entry forms are reproducible. Please note that the 2008 Gymnastics Entry Form is two-sided.

 

EVENTS:

Each division includes competition in balance beam, uneven bars, floor exercise, vault, and all-around. Please note! The 2007-08 USAG compulsory & optional rules will be in effect (Level 3 may be modified based on local or league requirements).

 

DIVISIONS: 

 

·         Compulsory Only – Level 3: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings.  All scores will count toward individual standings.  Gymnasts do not have to be all-around.  NOTE:  Level 3 is not included in the State Games of America competition in 2009.

·         Compulsory Only - Level 4: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Gymnasts do not have to be all-around.

·         Compulsory Only - Level 5: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Gymnasts do not have to be all-around.

·         Compulsory Only - Level 6: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Gymnasts do not have to be all-around.

·         Novice Optional & Advanced Prep.- The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Difficulty requirements for Novice Optional: 1B - value .8, 6 A's - value .4 each. Beam time - minimum 50 sec. Dynamics and Artistry will apply. No compositional deductions. Difficulty requirements for Advanced Prep.: Start Value– 10.0 if difficulty requirements of 4A’s and 3 B’s are met. Please refer to www.pagymnastics.com for specific rules.

·         Optional - Level 7: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. Follow new USAG rules for this level. Difficulty requirements: 2 B's, 5 A's; No C’s, D's or E's permitted

·         Optional Level 8: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Difficulty requirements: 4 B's, 4 A's; No C’s. D's or E's permitted No bonus will be awarded. Gymnasts do not have to be all-around. (Max. start value 10.0)

·         Optional Level 9: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Difficulty requirements: 1 C, 4 B's, 3 A's. Gymnasts do not have to be all-around. (9.7 start value with a max. value 10.0). D's or E's receive C value part.

·         Optional Level 10: The top 3 scores will count toward team standings. All scores will count toward individual standings. Difficulty requirements: 2 C's, 3 B's, 3 A's, (1 8 rules) Gymnasts do not have to be all-around. (9.5 start value with a max. value 10.0).

 

AWARDS:

Medals will be awarded to each gymnast placing 1st, 2nd, or 3rd in individual, all around and team events. Place awards will be awarded to gymnasts placing 4th, 5th, or 6th in individual and all around events in each division. Team trophies will be awarded in each division.  In the event that there are sufficient entries at one level to run two sessions, team awards will be awarded for each session.  The placement of teams within each event session shall be determined by random draw.  Each gymnast will receive one souvenir shirt.

 

ENTRY DEADLINE:

All entries are due in the Keystone State Games office by April 18, 2008

 

TEAM ROSTER CHANGES:

Teams may change their roster or add members up until April 25 deadline. To make any changes, call David Farrand at Keystone State Games, Inc. at 1-888-445-4559 ext. 24 (Mon.-Fri. from 9 AM - 4 PM). The last day for changes or additions is April 25, 2008. Any additional gymnasts (who have not already) must complete a 2008 KSG Entry Form and send it to the Keystone State Games office, marked to the attention of David Farrand with team name & level noted.

 

CONTACTS:

David Farrand, Keystone State Games, 1-888-445-4559x24, ksgdavidf@aol.com

Gene Speer, Gymnastics Sport Leader, 215-699-2900, spiritgymanstics@aol.com

Sandy Kost-Sterner, Assistant Sport Leader, 570-628-4966, info@pottsvillegymnastics.com

Barbara Cutillo, Gymnastics Consultant & Official Assignor, pagymjudge@aol.com

Mary Ann Olson, Gymnastic Consultant, jklmdesign@aol.com

 

HOST:

SPIRIT Gymnastics Training Center, 513 Dickerson Road, North Wales, PA, 19454.

 

TENTATIVE SCHEDULE:

Schedule will be determined by the number of entries.  Award Ceremony will follow conclusion of each division.

 

LODGING:

Official accommodations for Keystone State Games Gymnastics:

Homewood Suites by Hilton

1200 Pennbrook Parkway

Lansdale, PA 19446

215-362-6400

All rooms are suites, Complimentary Hot Continental Breakfast. Located less than 3 minutes from gym.

 

Best Western – The Inn at Towamencin

1750 Summeytown Pike

Kulpsville, PA 19443

215-368-3800

 

DIRECTIONS:

 

From the north-central:

Take I 80 east towards Bloomsburg * Take I 476 South towards Allentown * Exit at “Lansdale” * At the end of the ramp, make a left onto Sumneytown Pike * Go approx. 4 miles * You will pass under a small stone bridge, and arrive at a stop light with the “Sumney Tavern” * Pass through this light, and go to the next light ~ Dickerson Road (Commerce Bank on left) * Turn left onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the south-central:

Take I 81 north * Take I 78 East * Take US 22 East * Take I 476 South towards Allentown * Exit at “Lansdale” * At the end of the ramp, make a left onto Sumneytown Pike * Go approx. 4 miles * You will pass under a small stone bridge, and arrive at a stop light with the “Sumney Tavern” * Pass through this light, and go to the next light ~ Dickerson Road (Commerce Bank on left) * Turn left onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the south:

Take I 476 North to the “Lansdale” exit of the Northeast extension * At the end of the ramp, make a left onto Sumneytown Pike * Go approx. 4 miles * You will pass under a small stone bridge, and arrive at a stop light with the “Sumney Tavern” * Pass through this light, and go to the next light ~ Dickerson Road (Commerce Bank on left) * Turn left onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the north:

Take I 476 South towards Allentown * Exit at “Lansdale” * At the end of the ramp, make a left onto Sumneytown Pike * Go approx. 4 miles * You will pass under a small stone bridge, and arrive at a stop light with the “Sumney Tavern” * Pass through this light, and go to the next light ~ Dickerson Road (Commerce Bank on left) * Turn left onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the south-east:

Take I 276 west towards Harrisburg * Exit at the “Fort Washington, PA 309” exit * Stay on the right of the ramp and take the PA 309 North exit towards Ambler * In about 3 1/2 miles, exit at the “Norristown Road” exit * AT end of ramp, turn left onto Norristown Road ~ this road becomes “Sumneytown Pike” * You will travel approx 4 miles, and you will cross over railroad tracks * After the railroad tracks, go to the 3rd stop light * You will see a “Commerce Bank” on the right * Turn right at that light onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the south using PA 309:

Take PA 309 north * exit at the “Norristown Road” exit * AT end of ramp, turn left onto Norristown Road ~ this road becomes “Sumneytown Pike” * You will travel approx 4 miles, and you will cross over railroad tracks * After the railroad tracks, go to the 3rd stop light * You will see a “Commerce Bank” on the right * Turn right at that light onto Dickerson Road * Gym is the 4th driveway on the right ~ Additional Parking is 5th on the right

 

From the north using PA 309:

Take PA 309 south * Turn right onto North Wales Road ~ Circuit City  & Walgreens at intersection ~ you will turn BEFORE Montgomery Mall * Go for about 2 1/2 miles, and you will see a WAWA in the center of a “Y” * Take the right “Y” which is Beaver Street * Make a right turn immediately after railroad tracks onto Wissahickon Ave * Make the first left onto Dickerson Road * Pass Industrial Ave on your left, and the gym is the second driveway on the left ** Additional parking is the first driveway after that road on the left.