Krystian is an FIG athlete from Poland.
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Month: September 2022
Gymnastics: It’s Hard, It’s Supposed To Be Hard!
Of all sports and physical activities, Gymnastics is one of the most challenging. That’s why our athletes are amongst the fittest.
In addition, our athletes are younger than most other sports.
Read the newest post by coach Andrew Vetter:
… Gymnastics isn’t all sunshine and rainbows; the higher you climb, the more dangerous the skills become.
With risk, comes rules.
With safety, comes standards.
These things can be taken in the wrong context and come across as strict, demanding, or unfair to athletes and their parents.
We need to keep in mind that this isn’t golf, if you miss a shot you can lose a lot more than your favourite ball. …
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Steve Butcher leaves FIG
The former FIG MTC will leave his job in Switzerland, returning to take a position with the Powers Gymnastics group in Houston.
Steve will definitely be missed overseeing international meets. But we thank him for his endless energy and enthusiasm in the international spotlight through his years at FIG.
CHN competes tumbling trampoline
For me the most useful piece of equipment in any Gym is the tumbling trampoline.
High reps. Less stress. Fewer overuse injuries. Good form and technique.
Very helpful for everyone.
The Men’s Artistic Gymnastics blog linked to videos of young Chinese Artistic gymnasts competing on tumbling trampoline.
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It was Tumbl Trak founder Doug Davis who first popularized tumbling trampolines.
In fact, Doug saw a homemade version being used by a coach from Quebec. And asked if he could start making them himself. #history
Nile Wilson trains Acro 😀
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STUCK double doubles
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Minami Kazuki’s BIG tumble
#respect
Rhythmic Worlds Group Final
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USAG Xcel Program
The USA Gymnastics Xcel program was developed as an alternative competitive program offering a bit more freedom for gymnasts and coaches.
GymnasticsHQ compares Xcel with the traditional USAG Development Program (formerly Junior Olympic rules):
- Xcel Bronze to Levels 1–2
- Xcel Silver to Level 3
- Xcel Gold to Levels 4/5
- Xcel Platinum to Levels 5/6
- Xcel Diamond to Levels 6/7
- Xcel Sapphire to Level 8, 9 & 10
Canada also offers Xcel. And it’s used in some other nations, including Bermuda.
Sapphire is newest. It’s being piloted in USA Regions 3, 6, 7, and 8.
If interested, check the documentation on USAGym.org.
If you know Xcel, click over to GymnasticsHQ which has a succinct summary of changes for 2022-2026.
Marina Chernova & Georgii Pataraia
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