Subject: Women's Level I-IV Skill Development Curriculum Workshop in Michigan/September 24-25, 2004!

Attention All Gymnastics Clubs in Michigan and Surrounding States


There is a WPDCP/ Women’s Level I-IV Skill Development Curriculum workshop being held in Lansing, MI on

September 24th (12:30PM – 7:30PM) and 25th (8:00AM – 12:00PM) at Michigan State University.

The deadline to register for this course via fax, phone or mail is September 10, 2004.

What is the WPDCP Program?

This new course is the first discipline-specific education to be introduced under the Professional Development Certification Program.


Course Overview:

* Establishes a solid foundation for coacheson gymnastics fundamentals
* Breaks down beginning level skills for Junior OlympicLevels I-IV.
* Provides hands on instruction for Vault, Bars, Beam,Dance, and Tumbling.
* Lectures and video training on Coaching 101, Psychology,and Coaching Philosophy.

How do I become certified?

* Complete the two-day, 12-hour course.Through the use of a text, a coordinating video, and hands on drill andspotting instruction, the course is taught by our National Instructors.
* To attend, you must be a minimum of 16 years old, andeither a Professional or Instructor member of USA Gymnastics. For anadditional fee, non-members can attend and will be given a complimentaryone-year Instructor membership.

Course Benefits:

* Course serves as the main requirement forthe Level II Professional Development Certification.
* Receive the text LevelI-IV Curriculum Guide, compiled by the USA Gymnastics Women'sProgram Development Staff.
* Attendance provides an exclusive opportunity to purchasethe Level I-IV Skill Development Training Video.
* Receive a Level I-IV Skill Development Curriculum Coursecertificate.

Who Should Be Certified?

* All teachers, instructors, and coaches forwomen's artistic gymnastics.
* All novice teachers with a desire to teach women'sgymnastics.
* Club owners with women's artistic gymnastics teams orrecreational programs.


If you would like to attend you can register with USA Gymnastics at 1-800-345-4719 or return the attached form (see bottom of email) via US Post Office or by fax. Now Members can register online. Just follow this link to USA Gymnastics online registration:
http://www.usa-gymnastics.org/safety-and-education/w-pdcpdescription.html
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If the minimum number is not met this course could be canceled. Time is running out! Don't miss out on this great opportunity. Register Today!

The price of WPDCP for Instructor and Professional members is $75.00. The price of WPDCP for non-members is $125.00. Non-members will receive a complimentary USA Gymnastics one year Instructor membership. You must be at least 16 years of age to attend.

Now is the perfect chance to invest in furthering your gymnastics education. Take the PDCP – Level I-IV Skill Development Curriculum workshop this year.

USA Gymnastics Member Services

membership@usa-gymnastics.org <mailto:rheath@usa-gymnastics.org>

1-800-345-4719

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WPDCP Registration

Complete one form per person - Please copy for additional registrants. Minimum age is 16.

Name ____________________________________________Address_________________________________


City ____________________________________________ State______________________ Zip___________


Day Phone _______________________________________________ Social Security No.___________


Pro/Instructor No. _____________________ Expiration ___________________ Date of Birth___________


Organization Representing ______________________Email:______________________

Course Location (City/St) Lansing, Michigan / Michigan State University Date September 24-25, 2004

Course Instructor: Claudia Kretschmer (734)429-4419

WPDCP Workshop

$75 Member

$125 Non-Member*

* Non-Members Taking the WPDCP Workshops will receive a complimentary 1-year Instructor Membership

Make check payable to USA Gymnastics or Charge to:

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Mail registration form and payment to:

USA Gymnastics,Pan American Plaza,201S. Capitol Ave., Suite 300,Indianapolis,IN 46225 or fax to: 317-692-5212

(Registrations received after the two week registration deadline, or on site, will be charged a$25 on-site registration fee.)

Please call Host Club for directions and Hotel accommodations. You will not receive a confirmation from USA Gymnastics.

If the required minimum of registrations is not met, this course will unfortunately be cancelled. Take advantage of this unique opportunity and register today!