World Age Groups T&T

It’s all over in Birmingham.

21st World Age Group Competition in Trampoline Gymnastics and Tumbling, November 24 – 27, 2011

… The event included all four disciplines (Individual, Synchronised Trampoline, Double Mini Trampoline and Tumbling) for boys and girls divided into four age groups: 11-12 / 13-14 / 15-16 and 17-18 years old. …

… 683 gymnasts competing in Trampoline, 171- in Tumbling and 233- in DMT; some competitors took part in more than one discipline. …

Trampoline & Tumbling is growing worldwide. And I heard only good news from people who were there.

For a summary of highlights and links to results, check the FIG wrap-up post – Successful WAGC conclude in Birmingham

The only “issue” is whether or not FIG should have 11yr-olds at something considered by many a “World Championships”.

FIG – 21st Trampoline World Age Group Competition – photos on Facebook

Putting aside whether or not kids this young need an event this big, I’m worried the families will be bankrupt from paying travel costs before they get to be Seniors.