Region 8 Schedule • USA Gymnastics Regional Congress (2024)

4:00 - 9:00pm

Jasper DEFG

Add-On Course: R103 School Age: Hands-On Training

Region 8 • Thursday • Recreational

Session Summary

Join us for an evening of fun and professional development! With an emphasis on safety, individual development, fitness and fun, instructors of recreational gymnasts will learn age-appropriate skills, drills and progressions on the vault, bars, beam, floor & trampoline Information about lesson planning, class management, warm-ups and games will be provided, along with hands-on spotting practice.
Pre-Registration Required. Click Here to Register!

5:30 - 8:30pm

Jasper Ballroom Foyer

Region 8 Congress Registration

Region 8 • Thursday

7:15am - 4:30pm

Jasper Ballroom Foyer

Region 8 Congress Registration

Region 8 • Friday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Jasper DEFG

Region 8 Exhibit Hall

Region 8 • Friday, Saturday

Session Summary

Visit the Region 8 Exhibit Hallto chat with vendors and check out the latest products and services in the industry, including equipment, apparel, technology and more!

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst III

Beam is NOT Boring!

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

8:30 - 9:30am

Topaz

Establishing and Maintaining Appropriate Boundaries with Athletes

Region 8 • Friday • Business

Session Summary

This workshop focuses on the vital aspect of boundary-setting in the coach-athlete relationship. Delving into the nuances of ethical and professional conduct, this session will explore practical strategies for establishing healthy boundaries, navigating challenging situations, and fostering a culture of respect and trust.

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Find Your Shine! Choreography and Routine Construction

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Get ready to move! This hands-on lecture promises to be fun and engaging as we cover tips for creating successful beam and floor routines, help you find YOUR shine. No secrets revealed here: you’ll have to show up to discover all the exciting details!

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst II

The Confidence Code: Inspiring Fierce Certainty in Your Athletes

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

Session Summary

A heartening and insightful session that delves into the critical role coaches play in shaping the confidence of gymnasts. This presentation emphasizes how a coach’s support and approach can be the key to unlocking an athlete’s belief in their own abilities. It’s not just about perfecting routines; it’s about instilling a lifelong sense of self-assurance. With a blend of engaging stories, accessible psychological principles, and practical techniques, coaches are equipped to foster an environment where athletes grow in confidence, both in gymnastics and in life.

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper ABC

Women’s Development Program Update

Region 8 • Friday • Women

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper ABC

Back to Basics: Are We Evaluating Basic Skills Consistently?

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Is it possible we overlook errors on basic skills in our desire to identify and evaluate the higher value parts correctly? Let’s find out as we have some friendly “BASE-IC” competition.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst I

Conditioning

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst III

Dynamic Duo Delights: 101 Ideas for Parent-Child Gymnastics Bonding

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Recreational Skills on Vault, Bars, Beam & Floor

Region 8 • Friday • Live

Session Summary

Get hands-on spotting practice on a variety of recreational-level skills on vault, bars, beam and floor.
Vault: basic vaulting skills.
Uneven Bars: Pullovers, Back Hip Circles, Swings and Regrips, Squat-Ons.
Balance Beam: Handstands, Cartwheels.
Floor: Cartwheels, Back Walkovers, Front Walkovers, Backward Rolls, Handstands, Back Handsprings.
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst II

Low Back Pain & Spondylolysis: Diagnosis, Treatment, and Return to Gymnastics

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

9:45 - 10:45am

Topaz

ManageSmart & MarketSmart

Region 8 • Friday • Business

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst III

Flips, Twirls and Mighty Movements: Mastering Motor Skills Magic in Gymnastics Classes

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

11:15am - 12:15pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Flyaways and Level 5-7 Dismounts

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Looking at the cause and effect relationships of the Tap Swing Shaping, Timing and Aggression and its direct correlation to the Flyaway’s Release, Flight & Rotation. This Live Hall will incorporate several beginner, intermediate and advanced drills/spotting that are both independent of the athlete and of the assistance of the coach. The intent of this presentation is to help reveal or sharpen the technicalities behind the desired motions of a flyaway.

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst II

Hands-On Taping

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

11:15am - 12:15pm

Jasper ABC

Just OK is Not OK

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

Session Summary

This session provides an overview of actions related to performance, preparation, and professionalism as a judge. In addition to reviewing some best practices, it’s guaranteed to give you a laugh or two!

11:15am - 12:15pm

Topaz

PeopleSmart & TechSmart

Region 8 • Friday • Business

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst I

Playing Catch-Up: How to Meet Your Athletes Wherever They Are

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

12:45 - 1:30pm

Jasper ABC

Lunch & Learn: Tips to Help You Prepare for 2026 Judges Testing

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Hungry for knowledge? Bring your lunch and continue your professional growth at this informative Lunch & Learn session presented by Deb Kornegay. Meal not provided. Please bring your own lunch.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst II

Creating Successful Xcel Routines

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Tips and tools to help coaches create routines that work for your athletes. This lecture will offer practical advice and creative ideas to make your routines shine. Join us and take your Xcel routine planning to the next level!

1:30 - 2:30pm

Jasper ABC

Dance Technique: Evaluating Dance Skills

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

Session Summary

The beauty of dance skills; looking at amplitude, split, completion and designated position.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Uneven Bars: Kips. Floor: Front and Back Handsprings

Region 8 • Friday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice:
Uneven Bars: Kips
Floor: Front Handsprings, Back Handsprings, and Roundoff – Back Handspring – Back Handspring
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Topaz

Leadership for Gymnastics Leaders Who Hate Leadership Topics

Region 8 • Friday • Business

Session Summary

We’ve all learned about the time-proven qualities of great leaders – vision, courage, creativity, competence – over and over. In this lecture, we are going to talk about leadership qualities specific to gymnastics clubs. And it’s going to be fun! We’re going to talk about how to lead a diverse staff, with lots of teenagers, because that is our reality. And how to manage time when you don’t have time to manage time. Also our reality. And as we are sorting the Lost and Found, how to determine what deserves our focus – and what does not. Most of all, how to be impactful leaders. We have a tremendous opportunity to make a difference in the lives of so many people. Join us as we talk about how.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst III

Minimal or No Spotting with Skill Deconstruction

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst I

Tumbling Basics

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst I

Back Giants and Front Giants

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

2:45 - 3:45pm

Topaz

Collaborating With Parents

Region 8 • Friday • Business

Session Summary

This workshop focuses on enhancing the coach-parent relationship. Discover practical strategies for effective communication, navigating challenges, and fostering a supportive environment for athletes. Topics include boundary setting, managing expectations, and understanding the parent perspective.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Clear Hip Circles, Round-off-BHS-BHS

Region 8 • Friday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice
Uneven Bars: Clear Hip Circles
Floor: Roundoff-Back Handspring-Back Handspring
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst III

Inclusive & Adaptive Recreational and Pre-Team: Skills and Class Accommodations

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst II

Setbacks & Comebacks: Mental Tools and Techniques for WHEN, Not IF

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

Session Summary

A practical and insightful look into the inevitable challenges gymnasts face and how they can overcome them. This session acknowledges that fears and setbacks are a natural part of any athletic journey, especially in high-stakes sports like gymnastics. Coaches will explore various tools, strategies, and techniques to help athletes not only cope with setbacks but also use them as catalysts for comebacks. The presentation combines real-world examples, theory, and hands-on approaches to equip coaches with the knowledge to guide their athletes through tough times and help them emerge stronger and more resilient.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Jasper ABC

XCELlent Bar Judging: Looking for the “Gold”

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Judging criteria for Xcel UB routines through skill analysis.

4:00 - 5:00pm

Amethyst II

Balks & Blocks: Simple Tools to Beat the Fear Beast

Region 8 • Friday • Athlete Wellness

Session Summary

Every coach gets frustrated with mental blocks and we know the athletes and parents get upset as well! This presentation will teach coaches the practical tools they need to work with athletes experiencing mental blocks. It will teach a SYSTEM of tools to help with these athletes, examine where blocks originate, and give them practical tools to help re-wire stuck neural pathways so their athletes can complete the skills. When coaches have a system to work with blocks, they’ll be less frustrated and more compassionate with their athletes.

4:00 - 5:00pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Breaking Down 3 Beam Skills Beginning to End: Back Handspring, Front Handspring, and Back Tuck

Region 8 • Friday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Let’s answer those questions… which hand goes in front?What is the best landing technique for back tucks?Why does my gymnast land wonky on a front handspring?We will break down drills from beginning to end on each of these skills.You will go back to your gym fired up and ready!

4:00 - 5:00pm

Topaz

Class Management and Lesson Planning

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

Session Summary

In this session, geared toward instructors and program directors, we will discuss ways to deal with difficult behaviors while maintaining a peaceful and positive atmosphere. Formulate a plan that works for your gym and streamlines gym management.

4:00 - 5:00pm

Amethyst III

What’s In Your Back Pocket? Worthwhile Activities For Those Extra Minutes at the End of Class

Region 8 • Friday • Recreational

Session Summary

Coaches often have a few minutes left in class and need to fill them with appropriate and worthwhile activities. Here are many ideas to keep them busy with fun and developmentally appropriate things.

4:00 - 5:00pm

Jasper ABC

Women’s Xcel Program Update

Region 8 • Friday • Women

5:00 - 6:00pm

Jasper ABC

NCAA Rules Update

Region 8 • Friday • Women Technical

7:00 - 9:00pm

Amethyst Salon

2024 Region 8 Banquet

Region 8 • Friday

Session Summary

Celebrate a great season at the 2024 Region 8 Banquet. Tickets are $75 per person and a plated dinner will be served. Click here to purchase your tickets.

7:45am - 8:25am

Jasper DEFG

Morning Stretch

Region 8 • Saturday • Live

Session Summary

Rise and Shine! Begin the day with a rejuventating morning stretch session led by Sarah Rhino. Awaken your body, mind, and spirit in preparation for an invigorating day of learning and professional growth!

7:45am - 4:30pm

Jasper Ballroom Foyer

Region 8 Congress Registration

Region 8 • Saturday

8:00am - 5:00pm

Jasper DEFG

Region 8 Exhibit Hall

Region 8 • Friday, Saturday

Session Summary

Visit the Region 8 Exhibit Hallto chat with vendors and check out the latest products and services in the industry, including equipment, apparel, technology and more!

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst III

50 Ways to Give a High Five! How to Encourage Your Gymnast

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

Session Summary

Let’s explore alternatives to a basic “Good job!”and create a positive environment with your gymnasts.

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper ABC

All About Time: Spring Forward or Fall Back

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Test your knowledge of skills, rules, and procedures related to time. Conducted in a game format, see if you can make your way around a 24 hour clock and get to midnight to win!

8:30 - 9:30am

Topaz

Balancing Acts: Creating and Communicating Policies

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

Session Summary

Learn to craft and effectively communicate policies that ensure safety, performance, and athlete well-being. Gain hands-on strategies for developing and sharing policies to streamline your gymnastics program’s operations. This workshop will delve into essential SafeSport and personnel policies, with a special emphasis on crafting and communicating policies tailored for parents and athletes.

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst II

Common Injuries in Gymnastics: Identification, Treatment, and Return to Sport After Injury

Region 8 • Saturday • Athlete Wellness

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Stylization vs. Text: Balance Beam Levels 3-5

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

In this presentation, Tom Koll will review the present DP compulsory Levels 3-5 routines for Beam. He will discuss the difference between an arm placed in the wrong position vs. it just being a difference of style. This presentation is geared for both coaches and judges. It is a hands-on experience with the audience encouraged to show “how they do it.”

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst I

The Front Handspring Vault

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst III

Basics on Bars for Preschool

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Flyaways, Beam Acro Skills and Connections

Region 8 • Saturday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice
Uneven Bars: Flyaways
Balance Beam: Acro Skills and Connections: Back Walkovers, Back Handsprings, Layout Stepouts
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst II

Principles of Injury Prevention in Gymnastics

Region 8 • Saturday • Athlete Wellness

9:45 - 10:45am

Topaz

Retention Strategies 2024

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

Session Summary

This discussion will start with some interesting and some unsettling facts and statistics about retention. It’s part fun, and part shock therapy. Once we are all reeling, we will focus on FIXES. Little, big, easy, hard, f-i-x-e-s. We’ll talk about programming solutions, scheduling ideas, training strategies, pricing strategies, seasonal influences, communication tactics and other ideas to improve retention, stop the churn, increase enrollment and build profit.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst I

Undestanding Why I Don’t Always Get the Correction I’m Asking For

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

This session is designed for coaches and teachers; however, anyone is welcome. This session will take you through the steps of what you as a coach can ask yourself when you are struggling with getting corrections from your athletes. In the lecture, tools will be provided to assist the coach / teacher work better with their athletes.

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper ABC

With the Greatest of E’s

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

This session will focus on E value parts and the C/D skills leading up to these elements on bars, beam, and floor. The presentation will be made from a coach and judging perspective. Come fly through the air with us!

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst I

Beam: Conquering Fears with No More Tears

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

This session is geared toward beam coaches. It deals with a plan of working with progressions as well as a system to help teach beam skills in a positive way.

11:15am - 12:15pm

Topaz

Creative Grass Roots Marketing

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

Session Summary

Let’s step off the PLATFORMS and away from the QR Codes for a quick minute and remember all of the other IMPORTANT marketing strategies we can use to grow our enrollment and our brand. In this discussion we will share cost-effective ideas about capturing drive-by leads, creating effective in-house marketing campaigns, converting party guests, hosting special events, writing compelling class descriptions, designing in-house posters, designing custom certificates, creating an amazing Summer brochure, offering fun contests, creating parent surveys, and more!

11:15am - 12:15pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Clear Hip Circles, Round-off, BH, Back Tuck and Beyond

Region 8 • Saturday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice
Uneven Bars: Clear Hip Circles
Floor: Roundoff-BHS-Back Tuck, Layout, Twisting; Front Tucks; Standing Back Tucks; Aerials
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

11:15am - 12:15pm

Jasper ABC

Level 9 Challenges

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

An interactive refresher on Level 9 special requirements, composition, and use of the D Value Part followed by some application examples. Topics covered include understanding of the Level 9 Special Requirements; understanding of Level 9 Composition; understanding of the Level 9 Value Parts, specifically D value parts; and understanding of how to apply the Level 9 Rules on UB, BB, and FX.

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst III

Tiny Tumblers Triumph: Mastering Gymnastics Class Management for Little Gymnasts

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

11:15am - 12:15pm

Amethyst II

Yurchenko Vaults: From Preparation Through Flipping

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Prepare your gymnasts to do yurchenko vaults with confidence.

12:15 - 1:00pm

Amethyst I

Georgia Open Meeting

Region 8 • Saturday

Session Summary

All attendees from the state of Georgia are welcome to attend the Georgia Open Meeting.

12:45 - 1:30pm

Amethyst II

Lunch & Learn: Navigating the NAWGJ Website

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

The learning doesn’t have to stop! Bring your lunch and feed both body and mind while learning to navigate the NAWGJ websites with Brenda Eberhardt. Meal not provided. Please bring your own lunch.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst III

Beginner Basics: One Piece at a Time

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

Session Summary

This session concentrates on basics and creating good, lasting foundations. We will take a look at basic skills and how to break them down into creative stations to add fun, foundational reinforcement.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Topaz

Dealing Positively with your Staff

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

Session Summary

This session is geared toward owners/directors/employees. It deals with working as a cohesive staff. From hiring the employees to hanging onto the good ones, this session will go over the “abc’s “of staffing.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Flyaways and Yurchenko Training

Region 8 • Saturday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice
Uneven Bars: Flyaways
Vault: Yurchenko Drills & Skills
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Jasper ABC

How High is High Enough? Beginner to Advanced Level UB & BB Dismounts

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Focus on the amplitude of dismounts on UB and BB from A to E! Evaluate a range of dismounts and discuss minimum to maximum deductions.

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst II

Leaps, Jumps and Turns OH MY!

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

In this practical lecture for coaches, we’ll break down the fundamental techniques for leaps, jumps, and turns on beam and floor. Learn effective drills and complexes that you can easily integrate into your daily practices to help your gymnasts perfect these important skills. Join us to enhance your coaching toolkit and support your athletes in mastering these key skills!

1:30 - 2:30pm

Amethyst I

Optional Training Questions Answered: Q & A Session

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Bring your questions and receive answers about training optional-level gymnasts.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Jasper ABC

Compulsory Beam Levels 1-5: Looking at the “Throughout” Deductions

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

How to properly apply deductions on text, posture, footwork, rhythm, artistry and dynamics.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Topaz

FinanceSmart

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

2:45 - 3:45pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Hands-On Spotting: Low Bar Giants, Floor Tumbling

Region 8 • Saturday • Live

Session Summary

Hands on Spotting Practice
Uneven Bars: Low Bar Giants
Floor: Roundoff-BHS-Back Tuck, Layout, Twisting; Front Tucks; Standing Back Tucks; Aerials
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst III

Recreational Beam: Beyond the Straight and Narrow

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

Session Summary

Many children quit gymnastics because of BEAM, even though it’s a small portion of their time in the gym. In this session, we’ll focus on ways to make beam everything but boring, and the most fun they’ll be having in class!

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst I

Two-Salto Passes

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Help your gymnasts learn the fundamentals of all two-salto passes and build toward big bonus combos.

2:45 - 3:45pm

Amethyst II

Xcel Mysteries & Uh-Ohs

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

4:00 - 5:00pm

Amethyst II

Beam Complexes and Drills That Lead to Skills

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

4:00 - 5:00pm

Topaz

FacilitySmart & RiskSmart

Region 8 • Saturday • Business

4:00 - 5:00pm

Jasper ABC

Non-Salto Vaulting: Xcel and Development Programs

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Let’s take a look at those twists!

4:00 - 5:00pm

Amethyst III

Stations, Stations, Stations!

Region 8 • Saturday • Recreational

Session Summary

A breakdown of skills into stations for vault, bars, beam and floor. This session will give coaches a better understanding of how to break down skills and ideas for lots of side stations.

4:00 - 5:00pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Stylization vs. Text: Floor Levels 3-5

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

In this presentation, Tom Koll will review the present DP compulsory Levesl 3-5 routines for Floor. He will discuss the difference between an arm placed in the wrong position vs. it just being a difference of style. This presentation is geared for both coaches and judges. It is a hands-on experience with the audience encouraged to show “how they do it.”

4:00 - 5:00pm

Amethyst I

Uneven Bars: Compulsory Levels 3-5

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Coaching

6:00 - 8:30pm

Jasper DEFG

Inclusive Gymnastics: Working with Students with Different Abilities

Region 8 • Saturday

Session Summary

This workshop is designed to equip gymnastics instructors and coaches with the knowledge and skills necessary to create inclusive environments for students with different abilities. From recognizing and understanding various abilities to implementing effective lesson plans and organizational strategies, participants will gain valuable insights and practical techniques to enhance their coaching practices. Presented by Cindy Bickman.
Free, Walk-In Course – No Registration Required! Click Here for More Details!

5:15 - 7:00pm

Jasper ABC

Women’s Level 8/9/10 Judging Practical Exams

Region 8 • Saturday • Women Technical

Session Summary

To view and/or to register online for currently scheduled in-person Practical exam sessions/locations,click here.

8:00 - 10:00am

Jasper Ballroom Foyer

Region 8 Congress Registration

Region 8 • Sunday

8:30am - 12:00pm

Jasper DEFG

Region 8 Exhibit Hall

Region 8 • Sunday

Session Summary

Visit the Region 8 Exhibit Hallto chat with vendors and check out the latest products and services in the industry, including equipment, apparel, technology and more!

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper ABC

Bar Releases: Xcel through Level 10

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Expectations and comparison of various UB release moves.

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst III

Fueling the Gymnast

Region 8 • Sunday • Athlete Wellness

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst II

Handling Conflict

Region 8 • Sunday • Business

8:30 - 9:30am

Amethyst I

The Mechanics of Front Tumbling: From Front Handspring to Front Layout

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

Taking an in-depth approach at lower level basics that feed into the advanced lead-up’s ofstrong, acceleratedforward tumbling. Understanding the intentional technique necessary in developingan aggressiveand tight front tumbler in order to connect several elements in conjunctionon different tumbling surfaces.

8:30 - 9:30am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

The Power of Play: Fun Warm-Ups for Classes!

Region 8 • Sunday • Recreational

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper DEFG (Live)

Basics Before The Basics

Region 8 • Sunday • Recreational

Session Summary

This lecture focuses on the important skills we may forget on the way to getting bigger skills.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst II

How to Go From 250 Students to 1,000!

Region 8 • Sunday • Business

Session Summary

Tools and strategies for thinking outside the box to increase your enrollment and grow your business.

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst I

Training the Four Major Vault Entries

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Coaching

9:45 - 10:45am

Amethyst III

Unlocking Potential: Overcoming Mental Blocks in Gymnastics

Region 8 • Sunday • Athlete Wellness

Session Summary

This presentation will delve into common mental blocks gymnasts face and provide strategies to overcome them. Drawing from the concepts from my book, “The Lost Skill Syndrome,” the session will explore how coaches can identify their athlete’s unique mental barriers and work through them to enhance their performance.

9:45 - 10:45am

Jasper ABC

What a Puzzle! Navigating Difficult Judging Scenarios on Vault, Bars, Beam and Floor

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Guiding judges through the process of evalauting a broken routine or unusual circ*mstance.

11:00am - 12:00pm

Amethyst I

High Level Tumbling

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Coaching

11:00am - 12:00pm

Amethyst III

How to Properly Prepare and Plan for a Season With Conditioning

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Coaching

Session Summary

The fundamentals of peaking athletes while reducing injuries.

11:00am - 12:00pm

Amethyst II

How to Set Boundaries and Achieve the Personal Best for Your Staff

Region 8 • Sunday • Business

Session Summary

Get the most from your team! A positive and psychological appproach to motivating your coaches by creating an environment that people want to be a part of.

11:00am - 12:00pm

Jasper ABC

Presentation Skill

Region 8 • Sunday • Women Technical

Session Summary

Join this session to build your repertoire of skills for preparing virtual and in-person clinics. Lessons learned will be shared with participants based on four years of online clinics as well as 30 years as a clinician.

11:00am - 12:00pm

Jasper DEFG (Live)

The Back Handspring Machine!

Region 8 • Sunday • Recreational

Session Summary

Everyone wants to learn this popular skill! We will show you an easy set-up for your tumbling classes that will help your students feel and fix their corrections in each phase of the skill. We will also talk about the most common mistakes, and how to fix them.