In a nation infamous for boring, slow gymnastics competitions, we now have two in the same region – Alberta, Canada – garnering high praise.
If these two meets were hosted back-to-back weekends, it would be a nice trip to do both, training between the meets. (And possibly sneaking off to Banff for some Spring skiing, too.)
In fact, these two competitions were originally scheduled back-to-back weekends, but a venue problem forced the Edmonton meet to change dates.
Wild Rose has a horrible website, but most everything else is first class. It offers only Women’s Artistic Gymnastics.
The best write-up on Wild Rose was posted by Couch Gymnast. The highlight past 2 years has been the chance to compete against CHINA.
The Kyle Shewfelt Gymnastics Festival is a totally different concept. Kyle started modestly this year with only about 500 participants, but plans to grow this event HUGE, adding more acrobatic sports. Kyle wants as many kids as possible to enjoy the fun and excitement of a major event.
The best write up on Shewfelt was posted by Amanda Turner on International Gymnast.
Competition dates are not confirmed, as yet, for these two meets in 2012. But consider one or both for your competition calendar.
The rest of the competitions in Canada, aside from Gymnix, need step up to compete with the innovation and attention to detail offered in Alberta.
Ask your kids what meet they liked best this season?
Photo courtesy of http://www.daveholland.ca
If you attended either meet, leave a comment. Especially if you have suggestions for improvement.
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