Author: Rick Mc

Couch Gymnast has news on who China will send to upcoming events, including a list for Pacific Rim that was translated from a Chinese blog.

Most exciting is the return of China’s best ever Vault / Floor competitor, Cheng Fei:

… Zibo World Cup, the latest in the official FIG World Cup series is being contested in April in China. The FIG has published the list of entries … the most exciting to see is Cheng Fei, who has been out of action for far too long. She was expected to compete at the Universiade last year, but had to pull out due to a last-minute injury. Now early in this year, with her competing at Cottbus and Zibo we might get a chance to see if she is a viable Olympic team member. Fingers crossed …

read more – Cheng Fei back for Zibo Cup (and Cottbus!)

Welsh Rugby star Shane Williams was always considered too small for the sport. Turns out he did gymnastics as a child. No wonder he’s so agile. 🙂

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(via Gymnation Wales on Facebook)

An interesting comparison of athletes by Wayne Goldsmith.

GALTSs = Great on Attitude – Low on Talent

GAHTs = Great on Attitude – High on Talent

details on Sport Coaching Brain

The World’s largest gymnastics competition goes this weekend.

14th Annual “IGI Chicago Style Gymnastics Meet”

CASH PRIZES TOTALING $5000

The seventh-ranked UCLA gymnastics team (4-1, 3-1 in Pac-12) will face three other Top 20-ranked teams in No. 15 Boise State, No. 18 Missouri and No. 19 Illinois at the IGI/Chicago Style Classic at Navy Pier on Friday, Feb. 10 at 7:30 pm CT.

February 9-12, 2012.

The 2012 Alberta Winter Games celebrate the achievements of youth in sport and culture. More than 2,800 athletes, coaches, officials, and performers …

I love these kinds of multi-sport regional meets. This is the closest most of us will get to an ‘Olympics’ experience. 🙂

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(via Alberta Gymnastics)

Competing Rings without skin is cheating. Do you know how much skin weighs! 🙂

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What can’t Jason do on a trampoline?

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For the first time, the Nadia Comaneci International Invitational will provide a podium. Feb 10-12, Oklahoma City. 900+ competitors.

(via Pat Warren on Facebook)

I’m just about to pull the trigger for myself. Early Bird Registration offers a discount until February 18th for members.

Congress is hosted with Olympic Trials this year, not VISA Championships. The American teams will be named then and there — adding excitement for attendees.

48th ANNUAL
USA GYMNASTICS NATIONAL CONGRESS and TRADE SHOW
Held in conjunction with 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials-Gymnastics
June 29-July 1, 2012
San Jose Convention Center-San Jose, California

Three days of education with over 150 sessions. Something for everyone — 15 full tracks of education from all 6 disciplines.

Here’s the list of Topics and Presenters, so far. (PDF)

The Friday prior to Congress is normally the independent National Business Conference. But this year it’s been renamed The Business Forum (PDF), an add-on to Congress. Highly recommended!

Check the Registration page for costs and options.

Athletes from 16 countries will compete in the 2012 Kellogg’s® Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, March 16-18, Everett, Washington … near Seattle.

Friday, March 16
10 a.m. – Rhythmic Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 1)
1:30 p.m. – Women’s Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 1)
3 p.m. – Rhythmic Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 2)
7 p.m. – Women’s Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 2)

Saturday, March 17
1:30 p.m. – Men’s Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 1)
3 p.m. – Rhythmic Individual Event Finals
7 p.m. – Men’s Team & All-Around (Sub Div. 2)

Sunday, March 18
9 a.m. – Trampoline Junior Team Competition
11:30 a.m. – Trampoline Senior Team Competition
12 p.m. – Men’s & Women’s Junior Individual Event Finals
4 p.m. – Trampoline Individual Event Finals
6 p.m. – Men’s & Women’s Senior Individual Event Finals
7 p.m. – Synchronized Trampoline Competition

USAG

Blythe Lawrence will be there for Examiner. She’s from Seattle.

… The inclusion of six of the top eight potential Olympic teams on the women’s side and Japan, China, Russia and the U.S. going head-to-head on the men’s makes this meet a bona fide Olympic dress rehearsal. …

Lauren Hopkins will be there for The Couch Gymnast. I’ll be there, too. I’m particularly interested in this opportunity:

In conjunction with the 2012 Kellogg’s Pacific Rim Gymnastics Championships, USA Gymnastics is offering two days of coaching, judging and business educational opportunities during the event at the Tulalip Resort. To attend for free, you will need to show your Pacific Rim Championships event ticket.

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Jim Jarrett, Quin Shannon, Susan Jacobson, & Linda Metheny Mulvihill are a few of the presenters.

more information & tickets