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What does NAIGC stand for?
National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs

What is the NAIGC?
The NAIGC is the nation's largest student run gymnastics organization. It is open to any affiliate of a participating school regardless of experience or current ability.

How long has this league been around?
The NAIGC was founded sometime around the 1987-1988 school year.

Who should I contact about ...?
First, read the FAQ and make sure that it doesn't already answer your question.
All of the people involved with the website have their contact information listed at the bottom of the menu. If you do not care which one of them responds, then email webmaster@naigc.net. This is a special email account that is shared by everyone. It will usually be your best option if you are in a hurry for a response.
You may also wish to try the listserv or the messageboard.

My school has a club. How do we join?
Joining is very easy. Enter an NAIGC meet and pay your dues and you've joined. If you would like to be a little more official, thenemail us and give us your contact information. It is also a good idea to join the listserv so that you know what'sgoing on.

What if my school doesn't have a club?
In a case like that, you may start by seeing if you have any friends who want to help start a gymnastics club at your school. If there is interest in starting a club and you are unsure how to do so, then ask around on the listserv. There are a lot of people available who have gone through the process and can offer advice. If nobody wants to join you then you still have options. If a nearby school has a club then you could try to take one class there and join their team. Otherwise, you could always compete as an individual. Competing as an individual costs more when travelling, but the other schools are very supportive.

My school had a division x team, but it just got cut. The people who were on the team still want to practice and compete. Any suggestions?
There are many teams in our league that formed because the varsity team they were part of got cut. Some schools have a division x team, but it doesn't fulfill the needs of everyone at the school who wishes to do gymnastics. In the first case, feel free to bring the entire team into the NAIGC. In the second, there are a few schools that have both varsity and club teams. Just because your school already has a varsity team does not mean it cannot form a club team as well. Our only concern is that we prefer people not compete at both levels.

We want to join, but there are no other NAIGC clubs nearby to compete against.
You do not have to limit yourself to competing against NAIGC teams. You could try entering meets with NCAA, USAG (local clubs), USAIGC (local clubs for girls only), or high school teams. If none of these options are available, then you can also do intrasquad competitions where your club competes against itself. We are more concerned that your club is getting a feel for what it is like to compete than who you are actually competing against.

I am not affiliated with a school. Can I still compete?
That depends. You may not compete at the NAIGC Nationals, however member clubs host several meets on their own throughout the year. As long as you make them aware of your status, you may contact any NAIGC team and ask for permission to compete in a meet they are hosting. Depending on how their school's rules are written and what their insurance covers, they may or may not allow it. At least one member club has been known to field an alumni team at their home meet.

What skill levels should I expect?
There is an enormous range of skills both within the league and within the teams themselves. Some clubs are former varsity teams which just got cut, while others are clubs that are just starting and trying to get their feet wet. As for the individuals, some have never done gymnastics before while others have been doing it their entire lives.

I don't have any experience. Is that ok?
Definitely! We accept people of all ethnicities, of all walks of life, and most importantly of all gymnastics backgrounds. The NAIGC was founded on the idea of making gymnastics accessible and enjoyable to anyone who loves the sport. We are proud to say that we continue this tradition.

How do I qualify for Nationals?
You must be affiliated with a participating school and be in good standing. You must have competed in at least 1 event in at least 2 meets during the current season. That's it. There are no qualifying scores. We encourage participation.

How do I get added to the listserv?
To subscribe to the listserv, go here and fill out the form. You can use this same page to change your listserv settings after you have an account.

How do I remove myself from the listserv?
To unsubscribe from the listserv, go here and put the email address you subscribed with into the last textbox on the page. You will be prompted for your password. You were sent an email with your password in it when you signed up for the listserv. Once you enter your password you will be able to change your settings or unsubscribe.

How do I remove someone else from the listserv?
You cannot unsubscribe someone else from the listserv. The policy of the NAIGC is to welcome anyone who wishes to participate. Even if this was not the case, attempting to ban people from an internet resource such as a listserv is impractical and we all have better things to do with our time.

How do I register for the message board?
Go to the message board (the last link on the lefthand menu). The top right of the page has a search bar. Just below it are 3 links. The middle one is "Register". Just click on it and follow the instructions.

Where can I find more help?
The official website for the message board software has some tutorials on how to use it. The ones near the bottom may be helpful. If not then try reading the manual.

Why is the website not always updated?
The NAIGC is student run. All of the people involved have classes to go to. Most of us have jobs, as well. Ryan Bradley started the website and managed to update things every other day for almost 3 years. In 2005 the site had not been updated properly in a year and a half. The backend was completely rewritten in order to allow other people to help keep the contact information and meet listings updated. The new site went live in 2006 and Lisa Frumin stepped forward to help.
We are doing our best to keep everything current. If you are not satisfied with the progress, feel free to volunteer.

Why can't I post in the Administrative section?
Only members of the Board Members usergroup can post in the Administrative section. You can see who the members of a group are by clicking on the link at the top (First row, second from last). Just send an email or a private message to a group moderator and ask them to upgrade your account. Only people who are actually on the Board of Directors will be added to this usergroup.