Author: Rick Mc

Sofia, Bulgaria.

FIG Official – The 12th FIG World Championships in Aerobic Gymnastics will be held in “Arena Armeec Sofia” Hall.

There will be more than 370 athletes, representing 36 Nations and 6 continents who will take part in the event.

According to the rules of the International Gymnastics Federation the competitors are divided in five categories: Individual Women; Individual Men; Mixed Pairs; Trios and Groups (6 competitors). Each Nation is allowed to take part with a maximum of 2 representatives in each category.

For the first time in the program of a World Championship in Aerobic Gymnastics Aerobic Dance and Aerobic Step are included.

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She’s been competing this DTY for years. … since she was a kid.

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No female gymnast has ever done so much difficulty at such a young age. The Canadian Jr Champion (still age-11) is a unique talent. A trickster.

It’s going to be interesting to follow her career.

Nice routine.

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(via Couch Gymnast – US Secret Classic Junior Video Post)

On his new Coaching Methods blog, Valentin reflects on the “typical” Artistic workout.

For a 4hrs training session:

Warm-up (5 min)

Dance / Dance preparation (Girls) OR Special physical preparation (Boys) (30 min)

General Physical Preparation / Conditioning (30 min)

Apparatus I (50min)

Break — Most gyms allow a small 5 -10 min break

Apparatus II (50min)

Apparatus III – if time allows in program another apparatus can be done (50 min)

Flexibility (15 min)

read more – Basics of program structuring

20 members of the Aqsarniit Ujauttaq team (“Northern Lights Gymnastics” in the Inuit language) traveled more than 2,300 kilometres to compete at the Emerald Cup Invitational in Ontario.

via London Community News – Northern Canadian gymnastics in the Forest City

Rankin Inlet has a population of about 2,500.

In advance of a planning meeting this weekend, I’m doodling. Comparing the long established USA Jr Olympic / NCCA super program vs what we’re using right now in Saskatchewan, Canada.

I’d say the Canadian Elite stream process is pretty good. I particularly like the Aspire through Novice programs.

But the older Canadian Provincial Stream girls in Saskatchewan would be far happier if they were suddenly transported to the USA. They get dead-ended at P5 … or must make a BIG jump to (near) FIG rules in National Open.

What is the goal of National Open in the Canadian system? Why do those gymnasts need to compete FIG?

A 10 level program leading up near seamlessly to College NCAA rules is ideal for those girls who have no aspirations to try out for international gymnastics.

The Level 10 / NCAA rules seem realistic for those little girls who love the sport enough to continue after they’ve grown to womanhood.

Leave a comment if you’ve an opinion. Or if you find my doodle far too simplistic.

May 27th

VAULT
Dasha Joura 5.800 9.075 14.875
Emily Little 5.800 8.975 14.775
Zoe Lorenzin 5.800 8.550 14.350
… all 3 were DTYs

BARS
Olivia Vivian 5.600 8.900 14.500
M. Monckton 5.900 8.525 14.425
G.R. Brown 5.600 8.750 14.350

BEAM
Lauren Mitchell 6.4 9.00 15.400
Angela Donald 6.4 8.375 14.775
Ash. Brennan 5.7 8.975 14.675

FLOOR
Lauren Mitchell 6.1 9.00 15.00
Emily Little 5.3 8.925 14.225
Ash Brennan 5.6 8.575 14.075

… This brings the senior meet and the public part of Olympic Trials to a close. The rest of the team selection process will happen behind the closed doors of the camp. …

read more on Couch Gymnast – Australian Nationals: Event Finals

results via IG – Mitchell Takes Two Titles at Australian Nationals

related – Couch Gymnast – Olivia Vivian: “I learned how to celebrate gymnastics”:

… Vivian’s appearance at the Australian National Championships was quite a surprise for Aussie fans. More of a surprise was the fact that she easily took the National bars title on Sunday evening, surprising herself and those around her.

… According to Vivian, it was her college experience that convinced her she still had more gymnastics in her. …

… “I learned a much higher piked Jaeger, thanks to my coach John Carney!

College is a different atmosphere. College is like the dream for most girls there, so I learned how to celebrate gymnastics and use gymnastics as a reward for all the hard work you have done before and just you know, let it all out on the floor. …

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A side by side comparison of Aly Raisman’s FX at the 2011 World Championships and 2012 US Classics. There were seven months separating the two events.

During this time Aly’s D score bumped up from 6.1 to 6.5.

I used the audio track from Classics for both clips so the commentators were not stepping on one another. Also the slow-mo sequences were originally at different speeds and thus tricky to sync. Most significant was how much more improved is her LO punch front.

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Thanks George. I’m not sure any gymnast has benefited as much from this Code as Raisman. Difficulty, durability and consistency are rewarded. Artistry and execution not much penalized.

She looks like a shoo-in for Olympic Team.

Valentin Uzunov linked to some great video tutorials featuring Evan Myers.

Click PLAY or watch Gymnastics strength progression video 1 – Pelicans on YouTube.

If you like that, check out video 2 – Iron cross (including “flaps”)

video 3 – Planche and more can be found in a YouTube playlist edited by Kanal von smearsmell:

Gymnastics skills, Balance and Strength Training

(via The Gym Press on Facebook)

Power Tumbler Kalon’s two passes from the Stars & Stripes Cup in Cleveland Ohio gives him the USA Record for highest degree of difficulty in two passes.

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Congrats, too, to the new Canadian Tumbling Champ, Jon Schwaiger, who had an excellent competition this past weekend.

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