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Dear NGJA Membership,
Congratulations to Team USA on their historic Olympic Bronze Medal performance this week! It was an incredible outcome, and I know how proud we all are as judges and members of the gymnastics community. Your expertise and partnership with our coaches, athletes, and staff at every level of competition contribute significantly to Team USA's success. Their accomplishments on the world stage would not be possible without your dedication and support. Thank you! Enjoy this moment and the critical role you play. I can’t wait to see what Team USA does at the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.
With that, here are a few updates from our recent July 17 NGJA Governing Board meeting.
NGJA Brand
Thank you for your feedback on our new NGJA brand! The logo and color palette represent our strong organizational foundation, close ties to Team USA, and our modern vision for the future. Please see THIS LINKED PDF for more details on the logo, meaning, colors, and brand applications. Our fall course materials, website, and social media posts will start reflecting the new brand over the next several months.
Website Updates
With the new NGJA brand, we will gradually update the website. Our priority is to maintain functionality for membership renewals and fall certifications. We will test new plugins and page designs for membership and learning management in the near future, sharing more as developments occur.
Social Media
The Governing Board has adopted a new social media policy, now included as an appendix to the NGJA bylaws. Please familiarize yourself with the expectations for professional and courteous engagement on social media. Follow us on our new @NGJAofficial handle on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, Threads, and X.
Many of you have expressed interest in participating in our social media programs. We will reach out via the upcoming skills and interest survey to identify members interested in contributing to our social media presence. Thank you in advance for your support!
Upcoming Events
In the next few months, we will host regional roundtable discussions to connect more closely and gather feedback on future projects and organizational priorities. Your regional leadership team will provide details soon. After the roundtables, we will follow up with a skills and interests inventory for members to highlight potential areas of contribution, such as Technology Design, Media and Communications, Stakeholder and Client Relationships, Recruiting and Mentoring, Legal, Finance, and Education Content Development. I look forward to your participation and seeing the results!
In Closing
Thanks again to all of you for everything you do for our community, and enjoy the rest of the Olympic Games in Paris!
Take care,
Jonathan Corbitt
NGJA President
NGJA Mourns the Passing of Ted Muzyczko
Ted Muzyczko served as a judge for 34 years, judging more than 1,000 meets in his long career, which included the Olympic Games, Pan American Games, World Games, and Goodwill Games. The successful former competitor at the University of Illinois-Chicago went on to serve as a board member of the USGF for six years, ranging from between 1964 and 1980. Ted is a member of the NGJA Frank J. Cumiskey Hall of Fame and is a published author of many gymnastics articles.
Ted was a mentor to countless judges in the community. He was an innovator in judging and used symbols to record routines in the 1970’s and 80’s before symbols were invented. Ted was one of the founders of the NGJA in 1968 and he also served two terms as NGJA President. In addition to being Technical Director for the 1991 World Championships in Indianapolis, he judged 4 World Championships in 1970 (Ljubljana), 1981 (Moscow), 1993 (Birmingham) and 1995 (Sebae). Ted also served as USA Olympic Judge for the 1984 Los Angeles Games and the 1988 Seoul Games.
Ted will be missed by many in the gymnastics community, and the NGJA offers its deepest condolences to Ted’s family and friends. Please consider a donation to the Thaddeus Muzyczko Memorial Scholarship fund, which also includes additional information about Ted's life and legacy.
USA Gymnastics Hall of Fame - Ted Muzyczko
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