Month: May 2016

Gabby Douglas training video

Many of the Gabby articles in pop media look similar. This video is different, however. A good edit.

Click PLAY or watch it on The Scene.

https://www.tumblr.com/gymnasticscoaching/144939143771/olympic-gymnast-gabby-douglas-goes-for-gold-on

gabby-douglas-jump

age-2 straddle L-sit

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.

WAG coaches needed in Nova Scotia

Cobequid Spartans Gymnastic & Trampoline Centre is currently seeking applicant to fill a full time WAG /Head coach position (approx. 35 hrs per week). In Truro, the hub of Nova scotia.

NCCP Level 3 or international equivalent. Applicant must be able to coach ALL events, be familiar with the Junior Olympic Program, have good communication skills. Applicants must also have basic first aid, Respect in Sport certification, police screening and criminal records check.

The club is also looking for NCCP 2 coaches offering 12-20 hours / week.

For more information, please email csgc.tanya (a) ns.aliantzinc.ca

Russia MAG over Great Britain, Switzerland

European Championships prelims

As expected, Russia and Great Britain were the top two teams in today’s senior qualifications. An exciting battle for the gold awaits on Saturday! Unlike in the junior competition, Russia came out on top today. Both teams showed they are in top shape, although Team GB is missing its World Champion Max Whitlock who withdrew because of illness just last week. …

Top 8 teams, qualified to Saturday’s team final:

1. RUS 267.725
2. GBR 267.020
3. SUI 263.662
4. UKR 262.228
5. FRA 257.035
6. GER 256.262
7. ESP 255.304
8. ITA 253.278

AA
1. Oleg Verniaiev (UKR) 90.948
2. Nile Wilson (GBR) 88.890
3. Daniel Purvis (GBR) 87.265

UEG

Apparatus finalists.

http://papaliukin.tumblr.com/post/144910178264/itsartisticgymnastics

Larrissa Miller 14.65 Bars

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Great routine. But a good example of why the Russian tap over the low bar for dismount is a bad idea for most gymnasts.

By comparison, Diana Varinska VIDEO can do it with good form.

(via papaliukin)

Arab women in sport

In Doha I took in a photo exhibit called Hey’Ya (Let’s go!): Arab Women in Sport.

Arab women should not be denied the access to sport and fitness. Many in these nations are working towards improving opportunities.

Commissioned by Qatar Museums Authority, this timely exhibition is a visual exploration of Arab women in sport, and features a new series of large-scale photographs by Brigitte Lacombe of more than 50 women athletes, from beginners to Olympians, from 20 different Arab countries …

HuffPo