Author: Rick Mc

BC Gymnastics has a Pinterest Motivation page.

Or … maybe negative reinforcement works for you. 🙂

Greg Roe linked to that on Facebook.

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Coach Owen posted video of new double backs on trampoline, essential for Artistic gymnasts.

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What I really like, however, is the homemade “tramp catcher”.

The elevated landing mat is cushioned with air. And there’s no risk of the gymnasts flying long. 🙂

I’m going to steal that idea from Owen.

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That’s old footage. Performers from Cirque Du Soleil’s Wintuk.

… The Nova Scotia government has approved eight new organizations to the Personal Development Credit, which allows high school students to earn either a half or full credit for their involvement in activities outside school. …

… Gymnastics Nova Scotia, Italian Language School, Nova Scotia Equestrian Federation, Cadance Academy in New Minas, Lifesaving Society of Nova Scotia, Nova Scotia Registered Music Teachers’ Association, Nova Scotia Scouts Canada and Skate Canada Nova Scotia have been added to the list, bringing the total number of organizations involved in the program from four to 12.

“We realty wanted to make a credit available to recognize the work they do outside of school is recognized as part of their education,” says Jennex. …

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Smart.

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Google Translate:

… adjustable from 105 to 135 cm in increments of 5 cm

… allows young gymnasts to change the height quickly and safely.

“Pegasus” was presented for the first time at the World Championships in Ghent in 2001.

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How durable is that mechanism to help raise the table?

Most days I consider this the most impressive Bar construction ever competed.

A couple of weak elements. But the rest is masterful.

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Other days I like Beth Tweddle’s many different routines best.

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“I was born for gymnastics,” the 24-year-old Uchimura said after taking the gold in the all-around in London. The native of Kitakyushu, in southern Japan, began learning the sport at the age of 3. Both of Uchimura’s parents (Kazuhisa and Shuko) were competitive gymnasts …

… formerly coached by Tsukahara’s son, Naoya …

“I don’t believe in God. I never had lucky charms. All I believe in is practice,” he said after his triumph in London. …

“It’s been like a dream. I’m thinking about how far I have come and I am just so thankful.” …

“I always do my own things,” he stated. “I don’t think about rivals.” …

“I have practiced so much for this, so I think it has genuinely been through my own abilities that I have been able to make it to this point and not through luck,” he commented. “I don’t think my natural talent is much different to other gymnasts. It is a matter of how I train, and how I think about my training. I also give a lot of thought to my routines.” …

Sports on Earth – Built To Dominate

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SuperDuperJudge has a YouTube channel with many videos of interest to Judges.

One sample, looking at jumps and leaps, measuring split. She judges in the American Jr Olympic program.

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In addition, we need to go back to some sort of system rewarding Virtuosity.

Look how high Pavlova gets her front leg on this switch split, … never mind the awesome Ring itself.

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