Yowser.
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(Via Daniel)
Month: April 2019
remembering Shelby Hilton
“This is a very sad time for everyone involved with our program and our deepest sympathies are with Shelby’s family and friends,” said UK gymnastics coach Tim Garrison.
“Shelby had to give up many things during her fight with cancer, but more important is what she kept. She kept her courage, her smile, and her determination to live her life.
“She was one of the happiest and most persistent young women I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. I am so proud of what she was able to accomplish and more impressed with the way she went about it. She was a joy to be around and all those that knew her are better for it.” …
Cheer Dads surprise daughters with their own routine
A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week.
The fathers called themselves “the weathermen” and had three secretive practices with trainers from Perfect Storm Athletics to learn the routine.
They performed the three-minute routine in front of their kids on April 14 at a showcase in Calgary called 4Cast that featured all of the Perfect Storm clubs in Alberta. …
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whatever happened to MSU’s John Engler?
Recall the disgraced President of Michigan State University?
Forced to resign after bungling the Larry Nassar sexual assaults scandal?
U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos just named him to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.
Rather than be surprised, recall that DeVos weakened rules intended to protect victims of sexual misconduct on college campuses. Both Engler and DeVos would discourage victims from coming forward. 😟
related – One bit of good news from MSU – With Engler GONE, the University is doing plenty on campus in support of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Avengers: Endgame stunt women Heidi and Renae
Five of the seven Moneymaker siblings were gymnasts.
Including Heidi (UCLA) and Renae (San Jose State).
THE MARVELOUS MONEYMAKERS
FIG MTC clarifications and updates
Compression Bandages
• Gymnasts must refrain from wearing compression sleeves during competition
• Deduction 0.3
Rings
Recognition of Swallow versus Support scale (Planche)
• In order to provide clarity; if the shoulder is completely above the top of the Rings the element will be recognized as a support scale.
Horizontal Bar
• Regarding the performance expectations for the exit from the Czech giant swing; A simple stoop exit from dorsal hang is permitted without an angular deviation deduction, but also does not receive any value.
Alegría is back
Alegría is reinterpreted in a revamped version to share its timeless story once again. “ALEGRIA in a new light”, has its launch of 18 of April of 2019, in Montreal, Quebec.
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Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil touring production …
It was one of Cirque du Soleil’s most popular touring shows. Since it premiered in April 1994, it has been performed over 5,000 times and seen by over 14 million spectators in more than 250 cities around the world. …
Alex Hyland – Beam series
Li Li Leung interview
In my opinion, too many are too quick to criticize.
Give the woman a chance.
Let’s judge the actions of USAG, not every word of every interview.
Can Li Li Leung Save USA Gymnastics?
After years of turmoil in the sport, the new president and CEO wants to overhaul the culture.
Her salary is $450,000 / year and as much as $90,000 in annual bonuses. Almost as much as D-D.
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