Year: 2010

One of the rare-in-America nonprofit gymnastics clubs is currently seeking an Executive Director.

… The Executive Director reports directly to the Board of Directors, and is responsible for the organization’s consistent achievement of its mission and financial objectives. Oversee and Administer the day to day business activities of Gymnastics Olympica. Serve as the point of contact for all business relating to both recreational classes and competitive gym team. …

This is a full time position based in Van Nuys, California. Gymnastics Olympica offers a positive and flexible work environment, and health benefits.

Applications will be accepted until April 1, 2010. …

Sheri Struck, Gymnastics Olympica

Board of Directors
7735 Haskell Ave.
Van Nuys, CA 91406
email gymnasticsolympica AT gmail.com

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… UK Sport chief John Steele reveals Great Britain will employ similar tactics to Canada in their bid to own the podium …

The host nation (Canada) used the programme to great effect in Vancouver, as they finished on top of the medals table with 14 golds, four ahead of second placed Germany. …

“At first a lot of people were critical of Canada’s Own the Podium programme saying that it wasn’t very sporting and it had some bad press,” he said.

“But as soon as it started to do well then everyone thought it was a great idea and were a lot less critical.

“We will probably use a different strap line but the idea for 2012 will be very similar and it is something we definitely want to use as a tool for success.

UK Sport already plotting how Great Britain will own the London 2012 podium

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As a Canadian, I’m relieved the Games in Vancouver weren’t more scandal ridden. It could have been worse.

And it will likely be worse 4yrs from now in Sochi, Russia.

For a worrying forecast, click through to this article in the Vancouver Sun: Troubles of 2010 Games could pale compared to Sochi in 2014

Wikipedia – 2014 Winter Olympics

Personally, I was very proud of the Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Games, overall. They were not perfect. Some venues were too dangerous.

… On the other hand, I’m happy not to be on the hook for the legacy tax burden.

The #1 College gymnast in America, end of season.

Congratulations.

top 25 AA gymnasts

Click PLAY or watch Sarah’s Beam from earlier in the year on Gymnastike.

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Despite scoring 197.475 this weekend, and finishing the regular season undefeated, Oklahoma did not overtake The Tide.

Alabama scored 197.575 in their final meet of the season.

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… With Friday night’s attendance, Alabama set a new school and Southeastern Conference season attendance record of 13,786 fans per meet, the second highest season average in the history of collegiate gymnastics. …

Congratulations to Alabama coach Sarah Patterson and everyone in that program.

Roll Tide.

Gymnast Kassi Price Named Alabama Nominee for McWhorter

How did Canada’s Own The Podium programme go with their Paralympic athletes?

… the host did achieve its goal of finishing third in the gold medal race with 10. Half of them were won by a single athlete, Lauren Woolstencroft …

The 28-year-old won all five alpine disciplines for standing skiers at Whistler Creekside …

Calgary native Woolstencroft … wears prosthetic limbs beneath her knees and below her left elbow.

“I’m glad that I was born with this disability and I didn’t get it later in life, because I didn’t have to adapt to anything,” Woolstencroft said. “It’s just how I am.” …

Canada third at Paralympics

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Gymnasts Hannah Wickens, Kirsty Dalrymple, April Coombs, Scarlett Rolt and Elise Hale goof for Walt Disney to help launch the DVD of the gymnastics film ‘Stick It’.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (2007)

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The first ever Asian Junior Trampoline Championships saw two victors from China.

He Yuxiang and Dong Yu will, I assume, qualify to the first ever Youth Olympic Games to be held in Singapore this Summer.

A maximum of one male and one female trampolinist born in 1993 or 1994 is allowed per country.

… It makes me wonder if we’ll have any age falsification scandals in Singapore. Since very narrow age requirements are in place for every sport, the most likely scenario would be to have an overage athlete claim they were younger.

PavLiukin was there, starting a commentary thread on IG Forum.

Gymnastics Issues has already posted commentary and video.

This weekend there us a friendly in the UK and today was the senior competition. They had a 5 day training camp before the competition which was used to prepare for the European Championships. Results of the Team Competition:

1. Romania 221.850
2. Great Britain 221.600

… Germany only had 3 Seniors competing as Marie-Sophie Hindermann sustained a slight injury during Fridays training.

Results of the AA:
1. Diana Chelaru 56.800
2. Ana Porgras 56.050
3. Niamh Rippin 54.650
4. Raluca Haidu 54.300
5. Elisabeth Seitz 54.100
6. Amelia Racea 54.000

read more – GBR – ROM – GER Friendly

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photo – Ana Porgras

Beth (Tweddle) earned the highest scores on Bars (15.700) and Floor (15.050) …

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The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) electrify the TED2010 stage with an emerging global street-dance culture, revved up by the Internet. In a preview of Jon Chu’s upcoming Web series, this astonishing troupe show off their superpowers.

The LXD (the Legion of Extraordinary Dancers) are building an interactive web series that represents the next evolution of dance.

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