Author: Rick Mc

The Olympic all-around champion returned to the gym Monday, going through her first practice since the London Games after meeting with coach Liang Chow to discuss her comeback plan.

“She is very excited to be coming back,” Chow told The Associated Press. “She can’t wait any longer.” …

… Douglas will live with her host family, the Partons, until her brother, John, a high school track star, graduates next month and goes to college. Hawkins and her other two daughters may then relocate to Iowa, or Douglas could stay with the Partons and have her family visit. …

NANCY ARMOUR – Beam Her up: Gabby Douglas Is Back in the Gym

Perfect timing. Chris Saccullo just posted a new video titled – Try Again. 🙂

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Rhythmic is well underway.

Artistic, Trampoline and Tumbling coming up.

Examiner – 12 to watch this week in Ottawa:

SENIORS:
Victoria Moors
Ellie Black
Maegan Chant
Victoria (& Rose) Woo
Sabrina Gill
Kaitlyn Hofland
Jordyn Pedersen

JUNIORS:
Heaven Latimer
Shallon Olsen
Brianna Clark
Mariana Colussi-Pelaez
Isabela Onyshko

There are many more who could be added to this list. 🙂

I’m not sure Heaven is competing. Pegg, Dowling and Gerber are other likely scratches. 😦

• Gymnastics Canada on Facebook
• official website

This gorgeous photo is getting widely shared on social media.

Photo Credit: Gymjiajia – via Blossom

I’m proud to be traveling to Canadian Nationals today with Team Saskatchewan.

Here’s Team Sask from Western Championships earlier in the season.

Thank Warren Long for the photo. I like the unusual angle.

Alina anchored Beam at Regionals for Illinois, their 4th apparatus.

Nebraska was on Vault.

Illinois upset Nebraska to qualify a Team to Nationals for only the 3rd time.

Amanda posted an interview with Alina on the season, the Pro Gym Challenge and her plans after graduation.

Triple Twist – Looking Back At “a Fairytale Season” and More- Interview with Alina Weinstein

Click PLAY or watch Alina’s Vault on YouTube.

Spoiler – She wants to COACH. 🙂

A fixer upper.

Oklahoma tornado damage.

(via Amanda Turner on Facebook)

1. Seitz, Elisabeth 55,199
2. Hill, Lisa Katharina 54,564
3. Bui, Kim 54,032

full results (PDF)

(via turn-news German)

Coach Cassie and her 19-month-old both give rave reviews.

… The author, Gemma Coles, does a fantastic job of making directions clear with regards to safety. The pictures are superb and the design is fantastic. A parent can easily help their child achieve these gymnastics exercises and shapes in the comfort of their own home. It also gives these great tips to transform any parent into a knowledgeable facilitator of movement. …

Book Review: Head Over Heels About Gymnastics

Gemma sent me a review copy. It will be donated to Hardy Fink’s personal gymnastics library, one of the best in the world.

Graphics are superb. Gymnastics correct. High production qualities.

It would make a great gift for a young gymnast.

Blanton’s Gymnastics Consultancy on Facebook:

Anyone ever tried these?

The great Eberhard Gienger was 7 times German National Champion between 1972 and 1979.

The fabulous one just won his 7th title.

1. Hambüchen, Fabian 88,650
2. Toba, Andreas 86,200
3. Sorrer, Philip 85,250

results (PDF)

Marcel competed only Rings and P Bars.