Sandi McGee

Sandi's Regional Congress Sessions

Region 8 - Friday
9:45 - 10:45am
Jasper DEFG
Hands on Spotting: Recreational Skills on Vault, Bars, Beam & Floor
Region 8 Friday Live
Presenter(s): Sandi McGee
Session Summary

Get hands-on spotting practice on a variety of recreational-level skills on vault, bars, beam and floor.
Vault: basic vaulting skills.
Uneven Bars: Pullovers, Back Hip Circles, Swings and Regrips, Squat-Ons.
Balance Beam: Handstands, Cartwheels.
Floor: Cartwheels, Back Walkovers, Front Walkovers, Backward Rolls, Handstands, Back Handsprings.
Space in this session is limited! Reserve your spot by signing up at the Congress registration desk beginning Thursday at 5:30p.m.
Session attendees aged 18+ must be U110 SafeSport Trained to participate in hands on spotting activities.

1:30 - 2:30pm
Amethyst III
Minimal or No Spotting with Skill Deconstruction
Region 8 Friday Recreational
Presenter(s): Sandi McGee
4:00 - 5:00pm
Topaz
Class Management and Lesson Planning
Region 8 Friday Recreational
Presenter(s): Sandi McGee
Session Summary

In this session, geared toward instructors and program directors, we will discuss ways to deal with difficult behaviors while maintaining a peaceful and positive atmosphere. Formulate a plan that works for your gym and streamlines gym management.

Region 8 - Saturday
2:45 - 3:45pm
Amethyst III
Recreational Beam: Beyond the Straight and Narrow
Region 8 Saturday Recreational
Presenter(s): Sandi McGee
Session Summary

Many children quit gymnastics because of BEAM, even though it’s a small portion of their time in the gym. In this session, we’ll focus on ways to make beam everything but boring, and the most fun they’ll be having in class!