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Expertise
I can answer questions about technique, choreography, skill values for both Women's USAG JO rules and NFHS rules. I have been in this sport for 35 plus years as an athlete and a coach. I have been a judge for 15 plus years.
Experience in the area
I have been in the sport for 30 plus years, as a gymnast, coach, choreographer,pre-school gymnastics instructor, and official.I was the gymnastics director for 10 years at a summer day camp
Organizations
I have a USAG level 10 judges rating. I am also a NJSIAA judge which uses the NFHS rules.
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Recent Answers from Pam Rafe-Borges
2012-02-05 Level 8 beam routine:
B's= Press handstand (walkover)back handspring A +B split jump back handspring (flutter) B + A Pike jump. Without knowing what her connections look like, she has 5 B's... A skill can be recognized
2012-02-04 Level 8 beam routine:
Hi Stefanie, She you are correct with four A's and 4 B's. However their are other requirements and compositional considerations as well. She does have several "extra" A's and B's, but it looks
2011-12-10 falling out of turns:
Hi Jessica, Sorry for the delay (a friend died suddenly last week) This is one of my favorite things to fix. I love a great turn. What is causing the fall is one of two things usually. 1)
2011-12-06 Judging or rule question?:
Hi Shari, You can go to the usag website and download the Rules and Policies. www.USA-gymnastics.org click on women's click on rules click on rules and policies. I believe the information you
2011-12-02 Twisting Form:
Hi Elias, That sounds like a confounding problem. You obviously have excellent coaches. And I certainly appreciate your drive for perfection! I teach my gymnasts that if you don't "FEEL" your feet
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