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Continuing with our focus on education, we are happy to report the launch of new educational opportunities. First, after an extensive review process, the Safety/Risk management certification course has been revised and is now complete and available to members. the 2009 edition of the Safety/Risk management course can be conducted online or live. course participants will find underlying philosophical changes in the courses as well as new and updated information especially in the areas of child abuse prevention, injury epidemiology, waiver and release forms and more.

the beginning of 2010 will mark the launch of the Fundamentals of Gymnastics instruction course. this is a core course of USA Gymnastics University Level 1 certification within the Program and Recreational colleges. the course is scheduled to be available online. Gymnastics Professionals and clubs will find the fees for this course to be very reasonable, making it easy to gain certification. As a benefit of membership with USA Gymnastics, Professional, Jr. Professional, and introductory coach members will receive access to this new course complimentary. Other members of USA Gymnastics can register for the course for $15. And non-members can take the course for $25. the Fundamentals of Gymnastics instruction course presents information on coaching philosophy, supervision and instruction, safety, teaching gymnastics skills, along with basic skill demonstration and technique tips. it is a terrific resource for new coaches and instructors and a helpful review for experienced gymnastics professionals.

the northeast will be a hotbed of gymnastics activity in 2010, as we have announced that Worcester, mass., and Hartford, conn. will be hosting the tyson American cup (march 6) and Visa championships and national congress (August 11-14), respectively. the nastia Liukin cup will be a new event for emerging elite athletes and held march 5, the night before the tyson American cup. this competition will provide a high level opportunity for our up-and-coming gymnasts in the sport. the athletes will be chosen through the nastia Liukin cup Series, a group of invitationals around the country that have chosen to participate.

For more information on the upcoming USA Gymnastics events, go to www.usa-gymnastics.org/events

With the holidays approaching, be sure to check out all of the latest gear on www.usagymstore.com – the official USA Gymnastics online store. you’ll find something for everyone including outerwear, warm ups, and workout gear. For a limited time you can also get a FRee carly Patterson cD with a total order of $100 or more.

Have a great holiday season.

See you in the Gym,

Steve PennyPresident & ceO

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