Just look. Here he is in a University of Calgary team photo. 🙂
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6′ 8″ El Gato tries Gymnastics
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Manna variations
repost – Here’s the original of a video we linked to yesterday. We try to link to the original whenever possible.
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Safeguarding and Protecting Children
A new lawsuit.
Former gymnastics coach Don Peters, team doctor Larry Nassar sued for sexual misconduct
But a Register investigation earlier this month found that Peters, 68, since his banishment has continued to oversee SCATS investments, be listed as SCATS president and a “key employee” on financial documents, make appearances at SCATS’ facility and charge meals and liquor on SCATS credit cards.
Here’s what they are doing in England.
The British Gymnastics Safeguarding and Protecting policy provides a framework for all those involved in gymnastics to meet their duty of care towards children, young people and adults at risk, and is mandatory for all British Gymnastics members …
What to do if you have a concern
If an incident or concern is immediate and you think a child is in immediate danger of abuse or at risk of significant harm or are in need of protection, then call the Police on 999 and/or your local Social services.
To report anything other than an immediate concern, please speak to the person on site responsible for welfare or contact a member of the Safeguarding and Compliance Team by calling 0345 1297129 plus the following extensions:
Safeguarding and Compliance Manager – Mike Harrison MBE – Extension 2633
Safeguarding and Compliance Officer – Linda Callaway – Extension 2346
Safeguarding and Compliance Co-ordinator – Catherine Powell – Extension 2609Alternatively, you can email us at ethics@british-gymnastics.org
perfect 10.0 vaults?
Not all 10s are equal.
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Charlotte Sullivan at Iowa
The Kiwi international has started with a big splash.
At the second meet of the season against Michigan State, she stepped into the spotlight and never looked back. She won the all-around at the with a 39.050 to mark her first all-around college win.
“I could not be more proud of Charlotte in her début as a GymHawk,” Iowa head coach Larissa Libby said in a release after the Michigan State win. “Sunday was just a little glimpse into what this young lady is capable of. Expect to see more of her.”
Libby has been proven correct. On Jan. 21, the GymHawks upset Ohio State in Columbus, and Sullivan took home her second all-around title of the season, in addition to setting a season best on vault with a 9.800. …
on troubled teens
Ages 13 to 14
Parents should brace themselves for what is often a wildly emotional passage. Young teens become sensitive to peers’ opinions and react strongly to them. Yet the social skills they need to figure out what their peers really think won’t be fully mature for years, making this a confusing and potentially miserable time.
At about this time, teens’ response to stress goes haywire, sparking more door-slamming and tears. …
Wall Street Journal – What Teens Need Most From Their Parents

Family support is a stress buffer. The routine of sport training can be an anchor. The Gym a refuge.
Aja Sims – Floor
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Ellie injured for Elite Canada
WHEN: February 2-5, 2017
WHERE: Canada Games Centre, Halifax, NS
WAG & MAG
Bad news. Ellie has a sprained ankle and will miss the competition in her home city. That’s was announced after the article below was posted.
Four of the five gymnasts who represented Canada at the 2016 Olympic Games will return for next weekend’s Elite Canada.
The competition will be held in Halifax, the home turf of Ellie Black, a two-time Olympian who made history in Rio by reaching Canada’s highest all-around finish in history when she placed fifth in the final. Black will join fellow two-time Olympian Brittany Rogers and Rio teammates Shallon Olsen and Rose-Kaying Woo at the start of what should be a thrilling season for Canada, the host federation for the 2017 World Championships in Montreal. …


