… Spelbound was one of the most popular acts discovered during the Britain’s Got Talent 2010 auditions. Now, after an incredible performance, the talented gymnasts have become the first act voted through to this Saturday’s live final. …
… Simon Cowell was also impressed telling Spelbound: “I have never seen anything like this in this country… I agree with the guys, this is what this show is all about it’s finding undiscovered talent and that’s what you are. Absolutely super.”
I keep hearing that Acrobatic Gymnastics is dying, their best athletes departing for the circus too soon. But this success should rejuvenate the sport, at least in the U.K.
The International Gymnastics Federation is trying to improve their international gymnastics meets.
I’m not sure that much has been changed. This press release does not mention the BIG prize money that I expected to be a “game changer”.
Bids are open for Artistic Gymnastics:
Further to the newly approved 2011 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Cup concept, the FIG has informed all its affiliated federations, that they may now apply for the organisation of an FIG World Cup Event in Artistic Gymnastics. …
FIG World Cup Series in Artistic Gymnastics will be composed every year of two categories: the A Category “World Cup” and the B Category “Challenger Cup”.
The World Cup … are the best events, staged in attractive and well known cities and venues, with guaranteed TV coverage and a limited participation. Their aim is to showcase the Worlds very best gymnasts in a media and public friendly surrounding.
The Challenger Category … are major FIG events with a broader participation. They are aimed at supporting the affiliated federations in developing gymnastics worldwide through the organization of high standard FIG international events.
At each event, the gymnasts will have the opportunity to win World Cup Points which will count towards the respective World Cup Ranking Lists. …
If it was up to me, I’d send Jaylan to represent Canada at the Youth Olympic Games. But Robert Watson, another great Junior, will be assigned. Leave a comment if you know why it’s not Jaylan.
The 2010 Canadian Gymnastics Championships has ended. A terrific event. Congratulations to Gymnastics Canada, Gymnastics B.C. and the local organizers.
The single best highlight for me was the wild, wacky and LOUD Trampoline and Tumbling Team Competition on the Saturday night. I’ll post some video of that madness when I can get it.
No wonder Canada is a Trampoline Sports superpower. They’ve got the right attitude in that discipline.
