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Date: Thursday, January 14, 2010, 11:19 AM
This information is for all coaches of Level 10 and Elite athletes,

Pan American Championships information was posted on Tuesday and I have had several very good questions about the meet I would like to address here.

1.  The forms to register for the competition will be posted on the web site soon, probably today.  Forms can be filled electronically and e-mailed or printed and faxed or mailed, if you wish.  The forms will be in an Excel workbook.  Look for tabs at the bottom of the workbook that will show the various form names.  Complete at least the General Info and Definitive entry forms by January 26.

2.  FIG licenses are required for all athletes who compete in Pan American Championships, since this is an FIG-sanctioned event.  To obtain a license, e-mail a color copy of the athlete's passport and a recent digital photo to me or to Karey Clock, whose information will be on the registration forms.  You will also need to provide a $30 fee.  Nominative registrations will not be accepted unless the process has begun for the FIG license.  Those who finished the FIG license process last September already have a license and will not need to reapply.

3.  Please note that for the Pan American Club Age-Group Competition, there is a 17 & Over age group.  This is true only for this competition.  As far as we know, the 17-18 age group will still apply for the World Age-Group Competition.

4.  The Senior and Junior Pan American Championships are by assignment only from members of the Senior and Junior National Teams.  If you have other senior or junior elites who wish to compete in Daytona, they should enter the Club Age-Group Competition in their age group.

5.  Parents and other spectators who would like to stay with the team in the host hotel can be included on the hotel reservation form.  Teams are encouraged but not required to stay in the host hotels.

I hope this helps some.

Thanks,
Kathy

Kathy Tyler
Trampoline & Tumbling Program Manager
Mailing address:  P.O. Box 306
Shipping address:  1309 Tahoka Rd.
Brownfield, Texas 79316
Ph. 317-829-5674
Fax 806-637-9046

UPDATES:

http://www.usagfltrampoline.net/Double_Mini_Updates_2009.doc

http://www.usagfltrampoline.net/0,10853,5187-188050-205272-nav-list,00.htm

http://www.usagfltrampoline.net/elite-codeofpoints.pdf

Athletes may wear:

TRAMPOLINE

5. Dress Code

5.1 The dress code must be followed during all training sessions, warm-up and competition times.

5.1.1 Male Competitors

5.1.1.1 Leotards without sleeves. T-Shirts are not acceptable

5.1.1.2 Competition style pants in a single color. For general training sessions, athletes may wear

shorts rather than competition pants. No other exceptions are allowed.

5.1.1.3 White trampoline shoes with light colored soles, white foot covering or

foot covering in the same color as the competition pants.

5.1.2 Female Competitors

5.1.2.1 Leotards with or without sleeves may be worn (must be skin tight)

5.1.2.2 Long tights may be worn (must be skin tight)

5.1.2.3 A full-length one piece leotard may be worn (must be skin tight)

5.1.2.4 White shoes with light colored soles and/or white foot covering of no more than ankle length may be worn.

5.1.2.5 For safety reasons, covering the face or head is not allowed.

5.2 The members of a synchronized team must wear uniform dress.

5.3 The wearing of jewelry or watches is not permitted. Earrings must be removed and may not be taped. Rings without gemstones are permitted only if they are taped.

5.4 Only rubber bands, ribbons, flat metal clips or soft hair decorations are allowed.

5.5 Long hair for both male and female competitors must be secured close to the head. Loose hair can cause safety problems and interruptions of a routine.

5.6 Any violation of Rules 5.1-5.6 may result in disqualification from the round in which the offense

occurs. This decision is made by the Superior Judge.

5.7 Coaches and Spotters

5.7.1 Proper coaching attire (track suit, team t-shirt or polo shirt, pants or hemmed shorts)

is required.

5.7.2 Gym shoes are required.

5.7.3 No denim pants/shorts are allowed.

5.7.4 No caps or hats are allowed.

5.7.5 Violators may be asked to leave the floor.

TUMBLING

5. Dress Code

5.1 The dress code must be followed during all training sessions, warm-up and competition times.

5.1.1 Male Competitors

  1. Leotards without sleeves. T-Shirts are not acceptable.
  2. Competition style shorts, with no longer than a 5" inseam.
  3. White foot covering of no more than ankle length may be worn. Bare feet are allowed.

5.1.2 Female Competitors

    1. Leotards with or without sleeves may be worn.
    2. Long tights may be worn (must be skin tight)
    3. A full length one piece leotard may be worn (must be skin tight)
    4. White foot covering of no more than ankle length may be worn. Bare feet are allowed.
    5. Any other "dress" which is not skin tight is not allowed
    6. For reasons of safety, covering the face or the head is not allowed.

5.2 The wearing of jewelry or watches is not permitted. Earrings must be removed and may not be taped. Rings without gemstones are permitted only if they are taped.

5.3 Only rubber bands, ribbons, flat metal clips or soft hair decorations are allowed.

5.4 Long hair for both male and female competitors must be secured close to the head, since it can cause safety problems. If the hair touches the tumbling run or landing area this will cause an interruption of a pass.

5.5 Any violation of Rules 5.1-5.4 may result in disqualification from the round in which the offense

occurs. This decision is made by the Superior Judge.

5.6 Coaches and Spotters

5.6.1 Proper coaching attire (warm up, team t-shirt or polo shirt, pants or hemmed shorts)

are required. Unless otherwise specified.

5.6.2 Gym shoes are required.

5.6.3 No denim pants/shorts are allowed.

5.6.4 No caps or hats are allowed.

5.6.5 Violators may be asked to leave the floor.

DOUBLE MINI

5. Dress Code

5.1.1 Male Competitors

  1. Leotards without sleeves. T-Shirts are not acceptable
  2. Competition style shorts, with no longer than a 5" inseam.
  3. White foot covering of no more than ankle length must be worn.

5.1.3 Female Competitors

    1. Leotards with or without sleeves may be worn.
    2. Long tights may be worm (must be skin tight)
    3. A full length one piece leotard may be worn (must be skin tight)
    4. White foot covering of no more than ankle length must be worn.
    5. Any other "dress which is not skin tight is not allowed
    6. For reasons of safety covering the face or head is not allowed

5.2 The wearing of jewelry or watches is not permitted. Earrings must be removed and may not be taped. Rings without gemstones are permitted only if they are taped.

5.3 Only rubber bands, ribbons, flat metal clips or soft hair decorations are allowed.

5.4 Long hair for both male and female competitors must be secured close to the head. Since it can cause safety problems. If the hair touches the equipment or landing area it will cause an interruption of the pass.

5.5 Any violation of Rules 5.1-5.4 may result in disqualification from the round in which the offense

occurs. This decision is made by the Superior Judge.

5.6 Coaches and Spotters

5.6.1 Proper coaching attire (warm up, team t-shirt or polo shirt, pants or hemmed shorts)

is required.

5.6.2 Gym shoes are required.

5.6.3 No denim pants/shorts are allowed.

5.6.4 No caps or hats are allowed.

5.6.5 Violators may be asked to leave the