Presenter
Laurie Reid
- Regional Technical Committee Chair - Region 2
Saturday, July 11
8:15 – 9:15 am
Women’s Development Program Update
This session is designed to help the Women’s Program community understand all the rule changes that were approved at the 2026 annual committee meetings. You’ll hear directly from members of the Administrative, Technical, and Development Program committees as they walk through the key updates — including changes to the Rules and Policies, the Development Program Code of Points, the Compulsory Book, and the Operating Code. These updates will take effect for the upcoming 2026-2027 competition season, so this is a great chance to get clear on what’s new.
9:30 – 10:30 am
The Physics of Excellence: Understanding Motion on Vault & Uneven Bars for Judges and Coaches
This course explores the fundamental laws of motion that separate exceptional gymnastics performances from merely good ones on vault and uneven bars. For judges, the lecture provides a framework for identifying the subtle technical differences that distinguish world-class execution from average performance. For coaches, it offers practical insight into why skills succeed or fail mechanically, allowing for more effective teaching progressions and technical corrections.