USA Gymnastics Professional Members 
Requirements & Responsibilities (Coaches & Officials)

	Maintain a USAG Professional (or Jr. Professional if 16-17 yrs. of age) Member and safety certification and visibly display your current USAG Professional Membership card on your person at all sanctioned competitions. A confirmation paper from Member Services copied from the web site is valid proof of membership.
	Follow the USA Gymnastics Code of Ethics.
	Function ONLY as a coach during a competition. They may not serve in a dual capacity (i.e. Coach / Judge)
	Be professional: Display good sportsmanship, dress in appropriate attire, be mentally and physically prepared, turn off your cell phone (or set to vibrate mode)
	Attend all coaches meetings
	Be present at all warm-up and competition sessions. Check the time of floor exercise music on the competition audio system prior to the competition.
	Be respectful of and responsible for your athletes at all times
	Follow all guidelines for the competition and the USA Gymnastics Rules and Policies, including entry regulations.
	Continually update your coaching knowledge and experience on a planned regular basis.
	Treat all competitions the same, regardless of the skill level.
	Set an example for the athletes by displaying a positive attitude and exemplary conduct.
	Show respect for all gymnasts, coaches, judges and meet personnel.
	Coach gymnasts from your own team, unless asked by another coach.
	Direct any inquiries regarding apparatus, judging or meet schedules through the meet referee or the director of the competition: refrain from approaching a judge directly, instruct your gymnasts and parents to discuss any concerns they may have with you (coach).
	Inform the gymnasts and gymnasts' parents of all competitive requirements.
	Highest Terminating Competitions: Level 9 & 10 National Championship, Level 8 Regional Championship, Levels 7-6-5 State Championship Competition.
	File an Accident Report if and when necessary
	Practice the New York State Warm-up and Compete Format with your gymnasts so they are mentally prepared for sectional and above competition and understand how things will be done.
	Show respect for the United States flag and the National Anthem.

Judges

	Maintain a USAG Professional (or Jr. Professional if 16-17 yrs. of age) Member and safety certification and visibly display your current USAG Professional Membership card on your person at all sanctioned competitions. A confirmation paper from Member Services copied from the web site is valid proof of membership.
	Maintain Judges Accreditation ratings for the appropriate level of competition and be current with Continuing Professional Education requirements.
	Follow USA Gymnastics Code of Points
	Be Professional: dress in the required uniform with USAG Official's patch, be mentally and physically prepared, be quick, cooperative and efficient in resolving differences at a conference, remain at your event station until the entire competition is completed, turn off your cell phone (or set at vibrate mode).
	Serve only in an official capacity during warm-ups and competition.
	Be familiar with the meet setup and organization. No judge has the right to demand a last minute change in the course of the meet or to jeopardize the athlete/competition in any way unless there has been a violation of the Rules and Policy.
	Fulfill all assignments according to the contractual agreement. If a judge must cancel, she/he must notify the appropriate officials at the earliest possible moment (officials assignor/meet director).
	Refrain from conversation with other judges and coaches during the competition. In addition, the judges responsibility does not involve the conduct of the gymnast during warm-up or training. Any conversation or comments with the athlete should be made only if requested by the coach of the athlete.
	Show respect for all gymnasts, coaches, judges, meet personnel and volunteers.
	Be confidential about meet matters.
	Update judging knowledge and experience on a planned, regular basis, which includes studying, practice judging with videos or live athletes, attending courses, and judging as much as possible.
	Treat all competitions the same, regardless of skill level.
	Avoid judging a meet in which any personal bias (positive or negative) towards any competing team and/or individual athlete would affect their ability to judge objectively.
	Set a good example for the athletes by displaying a positive and exemplary conduct.
	Show respect for the United States flag and the National Anthem.

Professional Member Behavior policy at USA Gymnastics Sanctioned Events
Unacceptable coach behavior can be defined as: verbal, emotional, sexual, or physical abuse of the gymnast, inappropriate remarks or comments, harassment, and/or gestures directed toward any official or meet personal during the competition. No coach has the right to demand a last minute change in the course of the meet or to jeopardize the athlete/competition in any way, unless there has been a violation of the Rules and Policies, Contact with other persons outside the competitive floor area during the actual warm-up and course of competition. (Exceptions: USA Gymnastics or club doctor, trainer, other credentialed club coaches, or USA Gymnastics credentialed personnel). Derogatory remarks to the press in regards to USA Gymnastics, its designated representatives, meet officials or personnel

Such above described behavior will be penalized as follows:
First Offense: Verbal warning will be issued by the Meet Referee/Technical Director and/or designated representative of USA Gymnastics, Second offense: Withdrawal of floor credential, necessitating ejection from the competitive floor area (or possibly the entire competitive arena).