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Latest updates 2008:
2008 May 04   2008 Level 8 and 9 Regional Championships
2008 Apr 17   USA Gymnastics statement regarding the E:60 program concerning gymnastics
2008 Apr 04   Hruska Gymnastic’s Victoria Biondolillo appears in an ad with legendary coach Geza Pozsar
2008 Mar 27   2008 Regional Congress Aug 15-17, Boston Burlington Marriott
2008 Mar 23   Avery Linde of Hruska Gymnastics Academy takes first all-around at American Flyers Cup
2008 Mar 21   Schedule for State meet April 5-6 at Windsor High School
2008 Mar 10   Professional Membership and Background Screenings
2008 Mar 6   Times for 3rd Sectional Meet at North Stars on Sunday March 16th
2008 Feb 27   2008 National Congress and Trade Show held in Philadelphia from June 19-22
2008 Feb 25   Times for South of the Border at Northern Lights on Sunday March 9th
2008 Feb 16   North Stars Gymnastics’ SHAMROCK CUP March 15th 2008
2008 Feb 11   South of the Border Classic at Northern Lights March 8-9, 2008
2008 Feb 10   Results and pictures from Sectional Meet # 2 February 10th at Hruska's
2008 Feb 9   Kathy St. Pierre from Le Studio: Preparing for State meet
2008 Jan 06   Meet times for the 2nd sectional at Hruska Sunday Feb 10
2008 Jan 29   Green Mounatin Invitational was a big success
2008 Jan 06   Meet times for the Royal Invitational Sunday January 13th
Updates from 2007 »»


2008 Level 8 Regional Championships - Kingston, RI May 3 - 4
RankNumLevel 8 - Junior 8-11VaultBarsBeamFloorAA
268320Jessica Foust
VT - Hruska
 
8.475
25
8.375
27
8.325
27
8.750
25
33.925
26
278319Misty Earisman
VT - Hruska
 
8.350
27
8.450
26
8.575
22
8.275
28
33.650
27
298321Kayla Byerley
VT - Hruska
 
8.275
28
8.000
28
7.925
29
8.950
20
33.150
29
Level 8 - Junior 12
248323Karyn Svarczkopf
VT - Champlain Valley
 
9.100
16
8.650
23
8.500
23
8.725
23
34.975
24
298322Nenah Fitch
VT - Woodman
 
8.550
26
5.750
28
7.200
29
8.575
29
30.075
29
Level 8 - Senior 13-14
398296Danza Rodrigues
VT - Northern Lights
 
8.200
41
7.975
38
8.425
34T
8.675
36T
33.275
39
408292Morgan Bresnahan
VT-ChamplainValley
 
8.300
40
7.750
39T
8.175
42
8.450
40
32.675
40
Level 8 - Senior 15+
278204Sarah Libuda
VT-NorthernLights
 
8.475
30T
7.950
29
9.050
9T
8.950
16
34.425
27
348206Mary Parmenter
VT-GreenMountain
 
8.825
23T
7.275
44
8.650
29T
8.750
25
33.500
34
358205Lia Brown
VT-NorthernLights
 
8.350
37
7.900
30
8.700
27
8.525
32T
33.475
35
428202Claire Tierney
VT-NorthernLights
 
8.425
33
7.000
46
8.450
33
7.950
46
31.825
42
468203Kathryn Krug
VT-GreenMountain
 
8.100
43T
7.425
39
7.575
46
7.650
47
30.750
46
478201Jackie Smolinski
VT-GreenMountain
 
8.075
45
4.000
47
8.350
35T
8.000
44
28.425
47

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2008 Level 9 Regional Championships Syracuse, NY - April 25-27
RankNumLevel 9 - Senior A VaultBarsBeamFloorAA
229853Laura Reeves
VT - Hruska
8.425
23
7.775
19T
7.700
21
8.850
14
32.750
22
249850Catherine Liebowitz
VT - Northern Lights
8.525
21T
7.775
19T
7.850
19
7.150
25
31.300
24
Level 9 - Senior B
299882Emma Redden
VT - Woodman
9.025
4T
7.475
28
7.225
28
8.800
18T
32.525
29
Level 9 - Senior C
139878Mary Krug
VT - Green Mountain
8.300
16
8.700
6
8.175
12T
8.575
16
33.750
13
169880Kimberly Dirmaier
VT - Green Mountain
8.825
9
7.825
17
7.500
17
8.450
17T
32.600
16

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USA Gymnastics statement regarding the E:60 program concerning gymnastics
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind., April 15, 2008 -- Any form of abuse against an athlete is unacceptable.
  USA Gymnastics seeks to do everything within its jurisdiction to stop abuse. This jurisdiction does not extend to the employment practices of private gymnastics clubs. USA Gymnastics’ diligence in protecting its athletes creates a record of these actions (a list of terminated members) that invites scrutiny of the sport and the organization’s efforts to protect children who participate in it.
  USA Gymnastics continues to work with the National Center for Safety Initiatives (NCSI) and other organizations to develop best practices in this area. NCSI is the background screening agency used by USA Gymnastics and the U.S. Olympic Committee, and its screening covers criminal background, sex offender registry and identity verification. NCSI focuses its efforts, systems and expertise into seven identified risk factors to ensure client organizations are meeting and exceeding due diligence.
  Steve Penny, president of USA Gymnastics, explains, "The vast majority of USA Gymnastics professional members are good, law-abiding people who care deeply about serving young athletes. As a parent with children in gymnastics, I have full faith in the values of our professional community to continue addressing this concern and providing the safest environment for young people. Gymnastics helps teach young people great lifelong skills, including teamwork, fitness, self-discipline, and other important values which sustain a healthy and successful approach to life."



Hruska Gymnastic’s Victoria Biondolillo appears in an ad with legendary coach Geza Pozsar
Victoria Biondolillo of Hruska Gymnastics Academy   Hruska Gymnastic’s Victoria Biondolillo appears in an advertisement with legendary Romanian and US Olympic Coach Geza Pozsar. The ad, which is running throughout Vermont newspapers this weekend to coincide with the Vermont State Championships, shows Victoria working on her floor routine with Pozsar at his gym in Sacramento, California.
Geza Pozsar was born to Hungarian parents in Romania. A child prodigy, he became a professional dancer at age 9. After a knee injury forced him to retire in 1973 he became the choreographer and dance coach for the Romanian National Gymnastics Team including Olympic champion Nadia Comaneci. He defected to the US with Bela Karolyi in 1981. Karolyi and Pozsar actually considered opening a gym in Vermont before finally settling on Texas. In 1983 Pozsar opened his own gym in California. His former students include Mary Lou Retton, Kristie Phillips, Phoebe Mills, Betty Okino, Kim Zmeskal, Shannon Miller, Dominique Dawes, Domonique Morceanu, and Keri Strug. He was also the coach of the 1992 US Olympic Team.
  Victoria Biondolillo worked with Pozsar and Pozsar assistant coach 1980 Silver Medalist Emilia Eberlie in June and in October 2007. The ad photo was taken during one of their October workouts. Victoria’s full time coach is Stefan Hruska. She is a Level 7 Vermont gymnast who will be competing on Sunday morning at Windsor High School.
Ad will appear in the Rutland Herald on Saturday, and in the Sunday Times Argus and Burlington Free Press.

For VermontGymnastics.com from John Biondolillo



USA Gymnastics presents the 2008 Regional Congress
August 15-17, 2008
Boston Burlington Marriott





Avery Linde of Hruska Gymnastics Academy takes first all-around at American Flyers Cup
Avery Linde of Hruska Gymnastics Academy On March 07-09, 2008 gymnasts of Hruska Gymnastics Academy competed in the American Flyers Cup in South Portland, ME.
  It was a great meet. The best of Hruska's team was gymnast (level 7) Avery Linde (pictured). There were 15 teams of level 7 from Maine, Massachusetts, Connecticut, Vermont, New Hampshire, and Virginia. The level 7 competition included 63 girls gymnasts in four age groups. In her age group, Avery won first on floor with a 9.50, first on vault with a 9.45, third on beam with an 8.6, third on bars with an 8.7 and she also won all around with a 36.250 (second place Hannah Lawson TRI STAR 36.150 and third place Jacqueline Palermo NEGX 35.900).

Congratulations

Results from American Flyers Cup »»



Schedule for State meet April 5-6 at Windsor High School
Level 4
Saturday April 5
Open stretch11:30 am
Timed warm-up12:00 pm
March in1:20 pm
Awards4:00 pm
Traditional format


 
Level 5 and Prep Optional
Saturday April 5
Open stretch4:30 pm
Timed warm-up5:00 pm
March in6:00 pm
Awards8:00 pm
Traditional format


Level 6 & 7
Sunday April 6
Open stretch8:00 am
Timed warm-up8:30 am
March in8:50 am
Awards12:00 pm
Warm up/Compete format using one set of equipment
 
Level 8, 9, 10
Sunday April 6
Open stretch12:30 pm
Timed warm-up1:00 pm
March in1:20 pm
Awards4:00 pm
Warm up/Compete format using one set of equipment
   Direction:

Windsor High School
19 Ascutney St.
Windsor, VT 05089-1101

  • I-91 At exit 8, turn RIGHT onto Ramp (VT-131 / VT-12 / US-5 / Ascutney / Windsor) 0.2 mile
  • Turn LEFT (North-East) onto SR-131 0.5 mile
  • Road name changes to SR-103 [SR-12] 0.1 mile
  • Turn RIGHT (North) onto US-5 [SR-12] < 0.1 mile
  • Turn LEFT (West) onto Ascutney Store Rd < 0.1 mile



  • Professional Membership and Background Screenings
    TO: Meet Directors
    FROM: USA Gymnastics
    DATE: March 7th, 2008
    SUBJECT: PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP AND BACKGROUND SCREENINGS

      The purpose of this email is to provide notification of acceptable forms of verification for background checks for Professional Members. Beginning in December 2007, individuals who apply for or renew their Professional Membership are required to complete a background check as a condition of membership. Individuals must receive a “Green Light” status in order to activate their USA Gymnastics membership.

      Some members, who just recently renewed or applied for Professional Membership, may have submitted their information to the background screening agency (NCSI), but may not yet have the results of the check (as standard processing time is 3-4 weeks). For USA Gymnastics sanctioned events occurring during the month of February USA Gymnastics will allow the participation of Professional Members who have submitted their background check, but have not yet received their results. As proof that the background check information as been submitted, Professional Members may submit to the Meet Director a printout of the confirmation email sent by NCSI or a letter from USA Gymnastics verifying background check submission.


    Meet Directors; please remember to verify Professional Memberships via USA Gymnastics’ database (http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/membership/memship-howto.html#6). If a member appears on this list, then their membership is valid and they are permitted to participate in sanctioned events, no further documentation is necessary. There may be occasions when an individual has completed all requirements of membership, but because of processing time, may not show up in this membership search. If a member does not appear on this list, it is the member’s responsibilities to provide proof of their membership, safety certification, and background screening. All three requirements must be presented to verify an individual’s Professional Membership. The following items can be accepted as proof of these requirements:
    1. Proof of Professional Membership
  • Official USA Gymnastics membership card
  • Confirmation of online membership registration
  • Proof of membership printed from the internet


  • 2. Proof of Safety Certification
  • Safety certification card or certificate
  • Safety certification date on membership card
  • Proof of membership printed from the internet
  • 3. Proof of "Green Light" approval from background check:
  • Proof of membership printed from the internet
  • Print out of email confirmation of background check submission (this option is only verifying background check submission and not completed results, but should be accepted as proof for events occurring the weekend of March 7th - March 9th, 2008
  • Background Check Submission Verification Letter from USA Gymnastics (this option is only verifying background check submission and not completed results, but should be accepted as proof for events occurring the weekend of March 7th - March 9th, 2008


  • Below is an example of the verification notices that Meet Directors may accept as proof of background check submission. If you have any questions, please contact USA Gymnastics Member Services at 1-800-345-4719.

    Example of the confirmation email sent by NCSI (printout MUST contain the individual’s name in the sent line of the email):

    Your background check information has been submitted for processing. Please print and keep a copy of this for your records.
    Applicant ID Number: 6395-8276-4681-2669
    A charge of $21.25 has been made to your credit card for processing this background check.
    If you have any questions please contact our client services at (866) 833-7100 x109 and refer to your Applicant ID Number above.

    Thank You!
    National Center for Safety Initiatives
    http://www.ncsisafe.com

    Example of the Background Check Submission Verification Letter from USA Gymnastics (letter MUST contain the individual’s name and member #):

    USA Gymnastics Background Check
    Submission Verification

    This form is valid until the weekend of March 7th - March 9th, 2008 ONLY. Individuals receiving this notice have submitted their information for the background screening process but have not yet received the results. Individuals must have their Professional Membership application and payment on file with USA Gymnastics and have completed the Safety Certification Course in order for this notice to be valid.

  • Present this form to the Meet Director for access to USA Gymnastics sanctioned events occurring the weekend of March 7th - March 9th, 2008
  • Note to Meet Director of USA Gymnastics Sanctioned Event:

  • Please accept this form as verification of background check submission. This form verifies that the individual listed below has submitted their information for a background check and he/she is permitted to participate in USA Gymnastics sanctioned events occurring the weekend of March 7th - March 9th, 2008
  • This verification letter is void after March 9th, 2008.

    Sincerely,
    USA Gymnastics Member Services
    1-800-345-4719

    Name of Member:
    USA Gymnastics Membership #:



    Meet Times for 3rd Sectional Meet at North Stars on Sunday March 16th
    Session 1:
    Le Studio, North Stars, Hruska, Champlain level 4
    Open stretch8:00 am
    Timed warm-up8:30 am
    March in9:50 am
     
    Session 2:
    NLG, Green Mountain, Woodman, Champlain level 5&6
    Open stretch1:00 pm
    Timed warm-up1:30 pm
    March in2:30 pm



    2008 National Congress and Trade Show held in Philadelphia from June 19-22
    Dear all,

    Hope this finds you well. I thank you for all of your help and support. Please make sure the information on the Tickets for Trials and the Early Bird deadline reaches your members. Help us make this be a record breaker event!

    Remind your members the Early Bird price for congress is fast approaching. Member Clubs should take advantage to the group discount rate. The savings are tremendous! Early bird ends March 15. There will be no extension. After that date the pre-registration fees will apply. They are also a substantial savings over the on-site registration. One clarification – the social security number, if it is on the form, does not have to be supplied. We need the USA Gymnastics member number so that all discounts may be applied. It is very important that members purchase their Olympic Trials event tickets. The good seats are going very fast. A special section has been saved for congress attendees, but these seats will be released to the general public in April. The congress held seats are the only seats remaining in the lower bowl. The congress list of speakers and topics will be released in the next few weeks.

  • The ONLY seats remaining in the lower bowl of the Wachovia Center are on hold for Congress attendees – but only for a limited time!
  • Order before March 15 and save $36 on your Congress registration! Save even more when you use the Member Club group discount form.
  • Congress attendees have the opportunity to purchase tickets at a drastic discount - $50 off what the public pays for some of the best seats in the house.
  • Get your tickets now and join us on the Road to Beijing in 2008!


  • See you in Philly!

    Kathy Feldmann
    USA Gymnastics
    Vice President - Member Services
    National Congress & Trade Show Director
    317-829-5625 - Direct Line
    317-237-5050 - Main Office
    1-800-345-4719 - Member Services
    317-692-5212 - Fax



    Meet times for South of the Border at Northern Lights on Sunday March 9th
    Session 1:    Level 7-9 and PO
    Open stretch8:30 am
    Timed warm-up9:00 am
    March in10:00 am
     
    Session 2:    Level 4 - 6
    Open stretch12:30 pm
    Timed warm-up1:00 pm
    March in2:00 pm



    North Stars Gymnastics’ SHAMROCK CUP March 15th 2008
    North Stars Gymnastics’ SHAMROCK CUP When:Saturday March 15th, 2008
    Who:Levels 7-10
    Time:3:00 pm - Open Stretch
    3:30 pm - 1st Event Timed warm-up
    4:10 pm - March In
    Cost:$45.00 Individual Entry Fee
    $20.00 per Level Team
    Entries Due:March 1st, 2008
    Email to: NorthStars7@aol.com
    Mail to:45 State Street Unit 150
    Montpelier, VT 05602



    South of the Border Classic at Northern Lights March 8-9, 2008
    Northern Light Gymnastics Vermont
    When:March 8 & 9, 2008
    Who:Level 4 – 10 and Prep Optional
    Cost:$50 for Level 4 – 6 and prep opt, $55 for Level 7 – 10
    Please include a $15 team fee per level for all teams of 3 girls or more
    Entries Due:Thursday February 21, 2008
    Unique awards, meet gift and team awards



    Pictures from Session 1 Sectional Meet # 2
    Go To Results »»
    Team Hruska Gymnastics Academy
    Sectional Meet 2 - Hruska Gymnastics Academy
    2008 Sectional Meet 2 - HGA   pic 19
    Team Northern Lights Gymnastics
    Sectional Meet 2 - Northern Lights Gymnastics
    2008 Sectional Meet 2 - NLG   pic 47
    Team Le Studio
    Sectional Meet 2 - Le Studio
    2008 Sectional Meet 2 - LS   pic 102
    Team North Stars Gymnastics
    Sectional Meet 2 - North Stars Gymnastics
    2008 Sectional Meet 2 - NS   pic 124


    Kathy St. Pierre from Le Studio: Preparing for State meet
    Hi,
      I can't believe it's time to start thinking about the state meet already. (I'm sure Jill, in particular feels that way)!
      I will be mailing the hospitality packets today, which will include some savings at local motels that you may wish to pass along to your families. Once you receive these packets, if there is anything that I missed that you need help with, please feel free to contact me at 802-722-3535 or 603-477-9479.
      In addition, my family will cater the judges and coaches lunch/dinner. We did not get any feed back last year, but Jill thinks that it was fine and helpful. However, if you wish to give me feedback now regarding special dietary needs or suggestions, I can pass them along to the "chef"! Naturally we do have a budget, but as of now will have sandwiches, fruit salad, baked mac & cheese, cheese/crackers, chips/dip, desserts, water and soda. Don't be afraid to let me know if we should include something else or something different.

    Have a great day
    Kathy St. Pierre, Le Studio



    Meet times for the 2nd sectional at Hruska Sunday Feb 10
    Session 1 - Level 4
    NLG, NS, LeSt, HGA
    Open stretch8:30 am
    Timed stretch9:00 am
    March in10:20 am
    Awards01:00 pm
     
    Session 2 - Level 5 and 6
    WA, GMG, CVG, HGA
    Open stretch1:30 pm
    Timed stretch2:00 pm
    March in3:00 pm
    Awards05:00 pm



    Green Mountain Invitational was a big success
      Thank you to all of the volunteers who helped us have a very successful and smooth meet this year. I really appreciate all the help from parents, coaches, judges, athletes and owners. I think we are building a great meet at a great site. A special thank you to Ruth Dunkley McGowan for Donating a week at Dunkley's Gymnastics camp this summer. The winner was the Ligorri family from Hruska's. We raised close to $300 from that alone.
      If anyone would like to volunteer for specific jobs for next year let me know. If you have any suggestions for making the meet better and how we can do it let me know. Thanks again for your help.
    Jill

      Also our web site had a big success during meet. Thanks to posting results and pictures almost immediately after every session web site broke record on Monday Jan 28th - 206 vistitors during 24 hours. During 3 days Sat - Mon we had 515 visitors:




    Meet times for the Royal Invitational Sunday January 13th
    Session 1    Level 6-10
    Open stretch8:00 am
    Timed stretch8:30 am
    March in9:10 am
     
    Session 2    Level 4-5
    Open stretch1:00 pm
    Timed stretch1:30 pm
    March in2:10 pm

  • Both meets will be Warm-up Compete Format.

  • Because of the large amount of entries, the second session will have 5 squads so you may need two coaches.

  • Please encourage athletes to wear royal clothing for march-out.



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