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INTERNATIONAL GYMNASTICS PARENT ASSOCIATION ONLINE HANDBOOK
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2012 – 2013 SEASON
Welcome to the 2012 – 2013 season with International Gymnastics Gym
The International Gymnastics Parent Association (IGPA) is a non-profit organization that supports the competitive gymnasts at International Gymnastics Gym.
Our mission: Foster and support the amateur athletes of International Gymnastics Gym by providing support to the various teams in all areas of competition and to promote amateur athletics in the community.
Based upon the overall success of the last season, there are only a few changes to procedures this year. These changes are in bold. Please find fee schedules, deadlines, and other information you will need to help your athlete, and the entire team, have a successful and fulfilling season.
All of this information and more can be found on our team website at:
www.igpa.weebly.com
If you haven’t already registered on the website, please do. Throughout the season, the website will be updated with team information. If you have any questions regarding the website, contact the IGPA President.
Other Websites of interest:
http://usagym.org/pages/index.html USA Gymnastics Website
www.ilusag.com Illinois Woman’s Website
https://sites.google.com/site/illinoismensgymnastics Men’s Website
http://region5.info/ Woman’s Region 5 Website
http://usagttregioniv.com Power Tumbling Regon 4 Website
http://rvmss.org/region5men Men’s Region 5 Website
IGPA Positions Board Members 2012-2013:
President: Laura Barros
847-400-4864 [email protected]
Treasurer: Bobbi Ann Fulk
847-846-8042 [email protected]
Secretary: Carol Valente
224- 717-6827 [email protected]
Team/Level Representatives:
Women’s Gymnastics:
Compulsories : NEED VOLUNTEER
Optionals: Carol Valente
224-717-6827 [email protected]
Men’s Gymnastics: Mary Henske
847-492-3554 [email protected]
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
847-212-0755 [email protected]
Committee Chairs:
Fund Raising: Carol Valente
Uniform Coordinator:
Womens: Laura Barros / Darla Stavros
Mens: Mary Henske
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
Warm-ups: Mary Henske
Sponsors: To Be Determined
Meet Coordinators:
Womens Compulsory: OPEN
Womens Optionals: BobbiAnn Fulk
Mens: Mary Henske
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
Miscellaneous Required Fees
USA-Gymnastics Registration fee: Due: August 15
$55 is used to register athletes with in the USA-Gymnastics (USAG) program. USAG membership allows athletes to compete in USAG sanctioned events. Membership also provides the USAG magazine. Each athlete will receive a temporary card from the IGPA and a permanent card in the mail from USAG. IGPA will be responsible for registering each athlete. Checks are to be made out to IGPA and placed in the IGPA treasurer box, along with the completed USAG form (see appendix A), no later than August 1. After August 1, there will be a $5 late fee.
IGPA Registration fee: Due: August 15.
The fee for new families is $100 and the fee for returning families is $30. This fee is used to offset administrative costs associated with the IGPA including not-for-profit 503c fees and legal obligations, financial reporting, postage, paper, web site, community projects, etc. Checks made out to the IGPA are due in the treasurer's box no later than August 1. After August 1, there will be a $5 late fee.
Uniform Fees
Uniforms will be ordered Between July 29th and July 31st, 2012. Uniform samples for all teams will be available to try on at the gym. Checks are to be submitted to the treasurer along with an order form (see Appendix B) no later than July 31, 2012. Any order received after July 31st will be charged a $5 late fee, and pricing may increase due to single orders, and arrival for the first meet cannot be guaranteed.
Each team has different uniform requirements. The current uniforms are staying the same for the upcoming season. Costs are as listed below:
Women’s Gymnastics Team:
Leotards: $180 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (required)
Bags: Large Purple Bag: $35
Black Sling Bag: $15
(bag choice is optional)
Men’s Gymnastics Team:
Step Ins: $64 (required)
Competition Pants: $45 (required)
Competition Shorts: $30 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (optional)
Bag: $15
Power Tumbling Team:
Women:
Leotard: $180 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (required)
Bag: $15 (optional)
Men:
Step in: TBD
Competition Pants: $35
Competition Shorts: $22
Men’s Warm Ups: $60
Bag: $15 (optional)
Current Power Tumblers may use the warm ups from last year. Beginning this year all International Gymnastics Competitive Teams will be using the same warm-ups.
Meet fees and deadlines for Womens Gymnastics
Once the competitive season begins, gymnasts are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration is the same as last year.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in three installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: August 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: September 15, 2012
3rd Installment due: November 1, 2012
Level 4, 5, and 6, each installment: $305cash/check
Optionals each installment: $325 cash/check
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based on estimated costs of the seven regular season meets Natasha has chosen for this year and does NOT include State, Regional or National competitions. These fees cover the meet registration fees for individual athletes and the team, and coach fees and expenses (e.g., mileage, tolls, meals)
The fees above assume seven regular season meets. If the head coach or a team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the head coach decides that your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of that meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. It is assumed that all athletes will attend all meets. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the meet schedule. Under those circumstances the athlete will receive a credit towards State competition equal to the cost of the meet registration.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
In the event that there is money leftover at the end of the season from the meet fees collected, this excess amount will be divided equally across athletes and applied towards the State competition.
State, Regional, and National fees will be collected separately. Each team will be responsible for the entire cost of their State, Regional, and National competitions. These costs include individual athlete and team registration fees, coaching fees for each session, and coach expenses. Coach’s expenses in addition to travel costs and meals, may also include hotel charges.
EVERYONE must pay the first and second meet fee installments. IF the coachs decide that your athlete is not ready to compete at the beginning of the season, adjustments will be made to the final payment.
Meet fees and deadlines for Men’s Gymnastics
Once the season begins, all gymnasts are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration has changed.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in 2 installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: September 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: November 15, 2012
Level 4, 5, 6 each installment: $ 315
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based on estimated costs of the five regular season meets Adrian has chosen for this year and does NOT include State, Regional or National competitions. These fees cover the meet registration fees for individual athletes and the team, and coach fees and expenses (e.g., mileage, tolls, meals). If the head coach or a team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the coach decides your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of that meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the schedule. Under those circumstances they athlete will receive a credit equal to the meet registration towards State competition.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
In the event that there is money leftover at the end of the season from the meet fees collected, this excess amount will be divided equally across athletes and applied towards the State competition.
State, Regional, and National fees will be collected separately. Each team will be responsible for the entire cost of their State, Regional, and National competitions. These costs include individual athlete and team registration fees, coaching fees for each session, and coach expenses. Coach’s expenses in addition to travel costs and meals, may also include hotel charges.
Meet fees and deadlines for Power Tumbling
Once the season begins, all athletes are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration has changed.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in 3 installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: August 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: October 15, 2012
3rd Installment due: December 1, 2012
All Levels: $ 200 cash/check
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based upon costs from 4 meets last year, plus the assumed costs of Regionals. Meet fees, mileage, coaching fees, and hotels have all been included in these costs.
If the head coach or the team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the coach decides your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of the meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the schedule. Under those circumstances they athlete will have a credit.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
Fund Raising Commitments
Being a competitive gymnast/power tumbler is expensive. In an effort to offset costs in the future, the IGPA is hoping to begin fund raising. In September the IGPA fund raising chair will hold a meeting to begin planning the yearly fund raising. The goal is to choose two fundraisers for the season and a commitment from EVERY family to participate in at least one.
Of the monies raised 80% will go into the IGPA general fund to benefit all team members, 10% will be reserved to help offset the cost of those attending State competitions, and 10% will be used to support a community benefit project (see next page).
Anyone interested in helping coordinate these efforts, please contact the Chair, and plan to attend the meeting.
In addition, we are going to try to solicit sponsors. If anyone knows of a company that would like to sponsor our teams please see the sponsor chair.
Community Benefit Project
In order for the IGPA to legally function as a not-for-profit organization, it must benefit the community in addition to the team.
Every year, the IGPA must organize / fund an event that helps promote gymnasts within the community.
As soon as an event is decided upon the board will notify the teams.
In the future we would like to do more in the community, so if you have any ideas, please contact a board member.
Contact Information
The IGPA wishes each team member a safe, happy season. If you have any questions, please contact your level/team representative listed on page four or any board member.
All board member emails will be posted on the website by September 1. Each team rep will have a contact list. If you would like a copy, please contact them.
All contact information is used solely for the purpose of the IGPA and is not sold, or distributed outside of the association.
Appendix A
Appendix B: Uniform Order Form:
Circle one:
Women’s Gymnastics
Men’s Gymnastics
Power Tumbling
Athlete Name: Male / Female
Parent’s Name:
Phone Number:
Leotard/Step-in (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Warm-up Pant (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Warm-up Jacket (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Competition Pants (Men only – circle size) $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Competition Shorts (Men only- circle size) $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Bag $35 or $15
Total Cost: $_______
Appendix C: Contact Information:
Every year the IGPA creates a contact list for all the teams so we can all stay in touch. Please fill out the form below and return it to the secretary no later than August 1, 2011.
Please circle preferred contact email and phone number!
Team: Women’s Men’s or Power Tumbling
Gymnasts First Name:
Gymnasts Last Name:
Level Age: Date of Birth:
Leo size: T-Shirt Size
Mom’s Name:
Dad’s Name:
Address:
City
State:
Zip
Home Phone Number:
Mom’s Mobile Number:
Dad’s Mobile Number:
Child’s Mobile Number:
Mom’s Email:
Dad’s Email:
Child’s Email:
Appendix D: It’s too early in the season for tentative schedules for any of the teams. As schedules become available, team representatives will be notified and the schedules will be posted on the website.
2012 – 2013 SEASON
Welcome to the 2012 – 2013 season with International Gymnastics Gym
The International Gymnastics Parent Association (IGPA) is a non-profit organization that supports the competitive gymnasts at International Gymnastics Gym.
Our mission: Foster and support the amateur athletes of International Gymnastics Gym by providing support to the various teams in all areas of competition and to promote amateur athletics in the community.
Based upon the overall success of the last season, there are only a few changes to procedures this year. These changes are in bold. Please find fee schedules, deadlines, and other information you will need to help your athlete, and the entire team, have a successful and fulfilling season.
All of this information and more can be found on our team website at:
www.igpa.weebly.com
If you haven’t already registered on the website, please do. Throughout the season, the website will be updated with team information. If you have any questions regarding the website, contact the IGPA President.
Other Websites of interest:
http://usagym.org/pages/index.html USA Gymnastics Website
www.ilusag.com Illinois Woman’s Website
https://sites.google.com/site/illinoismensgymnastics Men’s Website
http://region5.info/ Woman’s Region 5 Website
http://usagttregioniv.com Power Tumbling Regon 4 Website
http://rvmss.org/region5men Men’s Region 5 Website
IGPA Positions Board Members 2012-2013:
President: Laura Barros
847-400-4864 [email protected]
Treasurer: Bobbi Ann Fulk
847-846-8042 [email protected]
Secretary: Carol Valente
224- 717-6827 [email protected]
Team/Level Representatives:
Women’s Gymnastics:
Compulsories : NEED VOLUNTEER
Optionals: Carol Valente
224-717-6827 [email protected]
Men’s Gymnastics: Mary Henske
847-492-3554 [email protected]
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
847-212-0755 [email protected]
Committee Chairs:
Fund Raising: Carol Valente
Uniform Coordinator:
Womens: Laura Barros / Darla Stavros
Mens: Mary Henske
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
Warm-ups: Mary Henske
Sponsors: To Be Determined
Meet Coordinators:
Womens Compulsory: OPEN
Womens Optionals: BobbiAnn Fulk
Mens: Mary Henske
Power Tumbling: Sue Cascio
Miscellaneous Required Fees
USA-Gymnastics Registration fee: Due: August 15
$55 is used to register athletes with in the USA-Gymnastics (USAG) program. USAG membership allows athletes to compete in USAG sanctioned events. Membership also provides the USAG magazine. Each athlete will receive a temporary card from the IGPA and a permanent card in the mail from USAG. IGPA will be responsible for registering each athlete. Checks are to be made out to IGPA and placed in the IGPA treasurer box, along with the completed USAG form (see appendix A), no later than August 1. After August 1, there will be a $5 late fee.
IGPA Registration fee: Due: August 15.
The fee for new families is $100 and the fee for returning families is $30. This fee is used to offset administrative costs associated with the IGPA including not-for-profit 503c fees and legal obligations, financial reporting, postage, paper, web site, community projects, etc. Checks made out to the IGPA are due in the treasurer's box no later than August 1. After August 1, there will be a $5 late fee.
Uniform Fees
Uniforms will be ordered Between July 29th and July 31st, 2012. Uniform samples for all teams will be available to try on at the gym. Checks are to be submitted to the treasurer along with an order form (see Appendix B) no later than July 31, 2012. Any order received after July 31st will be charged a $5 late fee, and pricing may increase due to single orders, and arrival for the first meet cannot be guaranteed.
Each team has different uniform requirements. The current uniforms are staying the same for the upcoming season. Costs are as listed below:
Women’s Gymnastics Team:
Leotards: $180 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (required)
Bags: Large Purple Bag: $35
Black Sling Bag: $15
(bag choice is optional)
Men’s Gymnastics Team:
Step Ins: $64 (required)
Competition Pants: $45 (required)
Competition Shorts: $30 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (optional)
Bag: $15
Power Tumbling Team:
Women:
Leotard: $180 (required)
Warm Ups: $60 (required)
Bag: $15 (optional)
Men:
Step in: TBD
Competition Pants: $35
Competition Shorts: $22
Men’s Warm Ups: $60
Bag: $15 (optional)
Current Power Tumblers may use the warm ups from last year. Beginning this year all International Gymnastics Competitive Teams will be using the same warm-ups.
Meet fees and deadlines for Womens Gymnastics
Once the competitive season begins, gymnasts are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration is the same as last year.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in three installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: August 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: September 15, 2012
3rd Installment due: November 1, 2012
Level 4, 5, and 6, each installment: $305cash/check
Optionals each installment: $325 cash/check
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based on estimated costs of the seven regular season meets Natasha has chosen for this year and does NOT include State, Regional or National competitions. These fees cover the meet registration fees for individual athletes and the team, and coach fees and expenses (e.g., mileage, tolls, meals)
The fees above assume seven regular season meets. If the head coach or a team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the head coach decides that your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of that meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. It is assumed that all athletes will attend all meets. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the meet schedule. Under those circumstances the athlete will receive a credit towards State competition equal to the cost of the meet registration.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
In the event that there is money leftover at the end of the season from the meet fees collected, this excess amount will be divided equally across athletes and applied towards the State competition.
State, Regional, and National fees will be collected separately. Each team will be responsible for the entire cost of their State, Regional, and National competitions. These costs include individual athlete and team registration fees, coaching fees for each session, and coach expenses. Coach’s expenses in addition to travel costs and meals, may also include hotel charges.
EVERYONE must pay the first and second meet fee installments. IF the coachs decide that your athlete is not ready to compete at the beginning of the season, adjustments will be made to the final payment.
Meet fees and deadlines for Men’s Gymnastics
Once the season begins, all gymnasts are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration has changed.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in 2 installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: September 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: November 15, 2012
Level 4, 5, 6 each installment: $ 315
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based on estimated costs of the five regular season meets Adrian has chosen for this year and does NOT include State, Regional or National competitions. These fees cover the meet registration fees for individual athletes and the team, and coach fees and expenses (e.g., mileage, tolls, meals). If the head coach or a team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the coach decides your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of that meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the schedule. Under those circumstances they athlete will receive a credit equal to the meet registration towards State competition.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
In the event that there is money leftover at the end of the season from the meet fees collected, this excess amount will be divided equally across athletes and applied towards the State competition.
State, Regional, and National fees will be collected separately. Each team will be responsible for the entire cost of their State, Regional, and National competitions. These costs include individual athlete and team registration fees, coaching fees for each session, and coach expenses. Coach’s expenses in addition to travel costs and meals, may also include hotel charges.
Meet fees and deadlines for Power Tumbling
Once the season begins, all athletes are expected to attend all meets. Based upon feedback, comments, complaints and research, the procedure for meet registration has changed.
Meet registration deadlines can be months before the actual meet. In an effort to have the funds available when necessary, the meet fees will be collected in 3 installments as detailed below:
1st Installment due: August 15, 2012
2nd Installment due: October 15, 2012
3rd Installment due: December 1, 2012
All Levels: $ 200 cash/check
$10 late fee per installment
These fees are based upon costs from 4 meets last year, plus the assumed costs of Regionals. Meet fees, mileage, coaching fees, and hotels have all been included in these costs.
If the head coach or the team adds additional meets, extra fees will be collected.
If after paying, the coach decides your athlete is not ready to compete, your account will be credited the cost of the meet.
There are no refunds.
As soon as the meet schedule is finalized, everyone will receive a copy. If your athlete will not be able to attend a meet for family reasons, the IGPA meet coordinator must be notified within two weeks of receiving the schedule. Under those circumstances they athlete will have a credit.
If your athlete is injured and is not able to compete, the meet coordinator must be provided with a Doctor’s note. There is NO guarantee of a refund. Most scratch deadlines are months before the actual meet. IF a refund is obtained, your account will be credited the amount of the refund.
Fund Raising Commitments
Being a competitive gymnast/power tumbler is expensive. In an effort to offset costs in the future, the IGPA is hoping to begin fund raising. In September the IGPA fund raising chair will hold a meeting to begin planning the yearly fund raising. The goal is to choose two fundraisers for the season and a commitment from EVERY family to participate in at least one.
Of the monies raised 80% will go into the IGPA general fund to benefit all team members, 10% will be reserved to help offset the cost of those attending State competitions, and 10% will be used to support a community benefit project (see next page).
Anyone interested in helping coordinate these efforts, please contact the Chair, and plan to attend the meeting.
In addition, we are going to try to solicit sponsors. If anyone knows of a company that would like to sponsor our teams please see the sponsor chair.
Community Benefit Project
In order for the IGPA to legally function as a not-for-profit organization, it must benefit the community in addition to the team.
Every year, the IGPA must organize / fund an event that helps promote gymnasts within the community.
As soon as an event is decided upon the board will notify the teams.
In the future we would like to do more in the community, so if you have any ideas, please contact a board member.
Contact Information
The IGPA wishes each team member a safe, happy season. If you have any questions, please contact your level/team representative listed on page four or any board member.
All board member emails will be posted on the website by September 1. Each team rep will have a contact list. If you would like a copy, please contact them.
All contact information is used solely for the purpose of the IGPA and is not sold, or distributed outside of the association.
Appendix A
Appendix B: Uniform Order Form:
Circle one:
Women’s Gymnastics
Men’s Gymnastics
Power Tumbling
Athlete Name: Male / Female
Parent’s Name:
Phone Number:
Leotard/Step-in (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Warm-up Pant (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Warm-up Jacket (circle size): $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Competition Pants (Men only – circle size) $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Competition Shorts (Men only- circle size) $
CS
CM
CL
AXS
AS
AM
AL
AXL
Bag $35 or $15
Total Cost: $_______
Appendix C: Contact Information:
Every year the IGPA creates a contact list for all the teams so we can all stay in touch. Please fill out the form below and return it to the secretary no later than August 1, 2011.
Please circle preferred contact email and phone number!
Team: Women’s Men’s or Power Tumbling
Gymnasts First Name:
Gymnasts Last Name:
Level Age: Date of Birth:
Leo size: T-Shirt Size
Mom’s Name:
Dad’s Name:
Address:
City
State:
Zip
Home Phone Number:
Mom’s Mobile Number:
Dad’s Mobile Number:
Child’s Mobile Number:
Mom’s Email:
Dad’s Email:
Child’s Email:
Appendix D: It’s too early in the season for tentative schedules for any of the teams. As schedules become available, team representatives will be notified and the schedules will be posted on the website.