Presenter
Claudia Kretschmer
Friday, August 7
9:30 – 10:30 am
Women’s Xcel 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 Xcel Program committees as they walk through the key updates — including changes to the Rules and Policies, the Xcel Program Code of Points, 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.
3:45 – 4:45 pm
Sunday, August 9
10:45 – 11:45 am
Balance Beam: Breaking Down Skills – Back Handspring, Front Handspring, and Back Tuck
A dynamic, hands-on session featuring practical drills and clear teaching progressions for key optional-level beam elements: the back handspring, front handspring, and the back tuck. Coaches will gain effective strategies to build confidence, and safe skill development from start to finish.