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NOTES from BREAKOUT SESSIONS – SJD WORKSHOP

June  2006 -  Las Vegas

Level 2’s and 3’s, the meet is just as important to them as Regionals is to the higher level gymnasts.  A judge wouldn’t dare consider arriving at Regionals unprepared for her event.  Lower level gymnasts should be considered no less important.

       We’ve become accustomed to being treated like royalty, forgetting that the gifts and delicious meals are amenities that make our jobs even more pleasant.  Because we spend many hours studying for tests, observing in gyms, and attending clinics, we

expect to be compensated well, and we are.  However, it is important to remember that we earn the same whether judging higher or lower level gymnasts.

       The next time you judge a meet, remember to treat each gymnast as if she were a regional competitor.

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