Mya Lauzon – Beam

Sienna Schreiber – Beam

Excellent.

Mya Hooten – Bars collapse

Who’s to blame?

I’d say it’s FIG who approves ‘single point of failure’ equipment.

WHY in 2024 do we have equipment that falls down if one single part fails?

OBVIOUSLY there should be redundant anchors. And redundant chains. If one fails, the other keeps the apparatus from falling.

Helen Hu is back for a 5th year!

Recall the Beam dream had retired after the 2023 season.

Maile O’Keefe – Beam

MAG NCAA 4 up, 4 count format

Faster competitions. More chance of upset.

Mark Williams:

Rationale was decreasing costs, which could save programs, increasing parity, and better meet timing for TV/WGYM alignment Wasn’t my proposal, though did vote yes despite mixed feelings. Loss of opportunity, when it’s already so limited, is huge negative.