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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
2009-09-22 Trouble at competitions:
Hi Ellen, I'm sorry to hear you are so frustrated. It seems like you really need to communicate your frustrations with your coach(es). You have posted many questions, and they are all good ones, but
2009-09-17 Nervous at competitions and getting high scores:
Hi Ellen, I like to tell people that there are actually 5 events...vault, bars, beam, floor, AND competition. Learning how to compete is an event by itself. Some people are a natural at it, others
2009-09-08 am i too old?:
Hi Sarah, You are never too old to do gymnastics. You can always do skills that are at your level. College gymnastics is VERY competitive. You can however join a gymnastics "club" when you are in
2009-09-07 stand up from bridge:
Hi Louise, She can practice from her knees. In high kneeling position, there are 3 drills. Straight body hinges (rock from the knees as far back as she can get up from). Then the drill is done with
2009-09-03 LEVEL 9 SKILLS:
Hi Carolyn, The Code of Points is the only official book that lists the rules. It is available for purchase at the USA Gymnastics web page. Please keep in mind if ordering, the Code is in it's first
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