Year: 2011

NEW, produced by an Idaho company.

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Two variations are being used by Mismo and IEGA.

(via RecGymnastics.com)

We are still looking for Rec Gymnastics experts to post on that site.

Chariots of Fire is a 1981 British film. It tells the fact-based story of two athletes in the 1924 Olympics: Eric Liddell, a devout Scottish Christian who runs for the glory of God, and Harold Abrahams, an English Jew who runs to overcome prejudice. …

… after years of training and racing, … accepted to represent Great Britain in the 1924 Olympics in Paris. …

Liddell learns the news that the heat for his 100 metre race will be on a Sunday. He refuses to run the race — despite strong pressure from the Prince of Wales and the British Olympic committee — because his Christian convictions prevent him from running on the Sabbath. …

It’s still an issue in 2011, more so in some nations than others.

Each athlete, each family, must make decisions when there’s a conflict.

Because of the Jewish sabbath, 7-year-old gymnast Amalya Knapp of Teaneck missed Saturday’s New Jersey state competition.

Sabbath Holds Back Jewish Athlete In New Jersey

One of the many life lessons of sport for Amalya.

One comment on that post:

USAG parent:

When should the meets be held? During the week? For one religion Friday nights are not good, for another Saturday is no good, for another Sunday is not good. How about Tuesday would that work for everyone? …

(via Unorthodox Gymnastics)

Crazy.

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(via Kinesthesist)

Jordyn Wieber’s teammate won Nastia. … Does this auger well for Jordyn?

1. Grace Williams, Linden, Mich., 38.525
2. Amelia Hundley, Hamilton, Ohio, 38.150
3. Rachel Spicer, Highland Village, Texas, 37.975
4. Kayla Williams, Huntington, W. Va., 37.900
5. Mykayla Skinner, Gilbert, Ariz., 37.675
6. Kassandra Lopez, Tucson, Ariz., 37.450
6. Alyssa Jackson, Belton, Mo., 37.450
8. Caitlin Mann, Tucson, Ariz., 37.425
8. Kiersten Wang, Monument, Colo., 37.425
10. Asi Peko, Henderson, Nev., 37.325
10. Georgia Dabritz, Newburyport, Mass., 37.325

Grace Williams of Linden, Mich., won the all-around title at the second annual Nastia Liukin Supergirl Cup at the Jacksonville (Fla.) Veteran’s Memorial Arena. Amelia Hundley of Hamilton, Ohio, and Rachel Spicer of Highland Village, Texas, finished second and third, respectively, in the 36-gymnast field …

via Leslie King from USAG

commentary on Between the Olympics

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Bloggers weigh in on whether or not the world champion, Aliya Mustafina, can hold off Jordyn Wieber, Huang Qiushuang and the rest of the (small) field.

Examiner.com: The Discussion: Who’s going to win the American Cup?

Are 8 gymnasts enough for a proper all-around competition?

Andy Thornton:

Newly crowned world champion Aliya Mustafina was absolutely invincible less than five months ago at her first Worlds outing in Rotterdam, and was expected to dominate this weekend’s American Cup, particularly after fellow world medalists Jiang Yuyuan and Rebecca Bross declined invitations to compete.

Great Britain’s Nicole Hibbert, a solid all-arounder who placed 22nd overall at the 2010 world championships, was recently injured at the British nationals and forced to withdraw from this weekend’s competition. She’ll be replaced by a gymnast whom many consider to be one of only three women in the world capable of challenging the reigning queen from Russia – American sensation Jordyn Wieber. …

read more – Special to Universal Sports – Mustafina might need ‘A-game’ after all

In such a small field normally you compete conservative routines. But with Wieber looking good and getting stronger …, Aliya may need her full difficulty after all.

First up, however, is the the SuperNastia Cup.

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P.S. For your amusement, a history of the SCAmerican Cup on Big Fake Smile. It’s not always been a SCAm. That nickname picked up popularity starting 2002.

Garrison mount and two multiple turns. Cool.

Casey Magee from the Elite Qualifier, Session 2, on February 19, 2011, during the 2011 WOGA Classic in Frisco, TX.

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The former Arkansas star has done good. It’s great to see former College gymnasts competing against Elite.

The best feature on the WOGA superstar I’ve yet seen.

read it on Couch Gymnast

Brigid and I both feel Rebecca will be fighting for an Olympic medal in the AA. She’s tough as nails.

Is Rebecca at American Cup watching? … Or home training? 🙂

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Watch more video of Best of February 2011 on gymnastike.org

From Best of February 2011 photos and videos.