FLOTUS and Simone

Simone Biles had the cutest stan moment over Michelle Obama
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related – The ‘Final Five’ gymnasts won USA Team of the Year.

Female Athlete of the Rio Games was swimmer Katie Ledecky

Canadian Comp 4 coach education

The two year National Coaching Certification Program Level 4 has been renamed. It’s now NCCP Competition 4.

The first course begins May 28, 2017 in Montreal, QC (following Canadian Championships for Artistic Gymnastics). Suzanne Fisher is coordinator.

Application PLUS a $75 non-refundable fee was due to GCG by September 15, 2016.

The coaches selected will be announced mid-October:

β€’ 8 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics coaches
β€’ 6 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics coaches
β€’ 6 Trampoline Gymnastics coaches
β€’ 4 Rhythmic Gymnastics coaches

Dominick Cunningham’s YouTube channel

Click PLAY or watch Dom’s introductionΒ on YouTube.

Brittany Rogers training for Worlds

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Aurelia Dobre 10.0 Beam 1987

Aurelia Dobre was the world AA Champion in 1987 as well as the Beam champion. Needless to say, her compulsories were gorgeous.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook.

Gymnastics teaches confidence

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History of American playgrounds

Playgrounds are evolving. Old (supposedly dangerous) playgrounds disappearing.

Once Upon a Playground offers a visual tour of early- and mid-century playgrounds, and celebrates their place in American culture and the collective memory of generations. With over 160 contemporary photographs and dozens of vintage images of playgrounds around the country …
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related – Rocket Slides and Monkey Bars: Chasing the Vanishing Playgrounds of Our Youth

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Valeri’s first National Team camp

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coach in Vancouver – Delta Gymnastics

Full time and part time Recreation and Competitive positions available at Delta Gymnastics. Willing to train the right people.

Assistant Men’s competitive coach needed.

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Delta Gymnastics
Delta Gymnastics

Delta hosts one of the best Invitational competitions in Canada at the Richmond Olympic Oval May 5-7, 2017.

Prize money has been increased. International competitors welcome.

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Delta Invitational