Author: Rick Mc

Tom Trapp:

Canadian ‘Synchro Sisters’ Strike Gold at FINA Grand Prix Meet.

The Canadian 10 meter synchronized National team duo of Carol-Ann and Pamela Ware struck gold at the 2011 USA Diving International Grand Prix held May 5 – 8 at the Hall of Fame Aquatic complex next to the beach in Ft. Lauderdale FL.This is one of the most popular venues for elite divers as after your event is over, it’s a 5 minute walk to the Atlantic for some tanning and body surfing!

The sister pair had a great 5 dive event defeating the USA team of high school students, Anna James of Midland TX and 2008 Olympian Mary Beth Dunnichay, by 6 points.The bronze went to the German team of Steuer and Subchinski.

The Canadian Diving Association sent a smaller team than the number that participated in last weeks Canada Cup giving several divers a well deserved rest.

This was the only medal for Canada in the meet but at least it was the right color!

On the men’s side, the only finalists were Kevin Geyson and Eric Sehn who placed 8th in the Men’s 10 meter synchro.

Next up for the Canadian National Team will be the continuation of the Grand Prix series to be held in Germany, May 27 to 29.

Full results at divemeets.com

1. Tan Sixin 58.00;
2. Yao Jinnan 57.20;
3. Zeng Siqi 56.95

1T. Teng Haibin,
1T. Guo Weiyang 89.25
3. Lu Bo 88.70

More highlight routine videos to come …

WAG summary and links on IG – Tan Tops Qualification at Chinese Nationals

In prelims at Chinese Nationals.

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This was just one of the highlight routines linked by Between the Olympics.

The World Champion did.

It’s discouraged or altogether not allowed at some American and British competitions.

Read commentary on Chalk Bucket – Thread: Nailpolish at elite competitions?

Derek and crew in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho hosted a competition in parkour / freerunning / tricking.

Here’s a glimpse of how they set that up. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via IEGA)

Here’s how they monitor and motivate at Okanagan Gymnastics Centre.

The higher your name on the wall, the higher your DD.

Qualified #1 at Nationals with 16.3.

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http://www.gymnastike.org/embed/MzY2NDg5NDEw?related=1

Watch more video of Chinese Gymnastics Nationals 2011 on gymnastike.org

Some Canadian men are there competing as international guests. They are reciprocating for team China coming to the Shewfelt meet in Calgary earlier this season.

Sure, impressive … but she bends her elbows 🙂 !

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@intlgymnast via Tumbl Trak on Facebook

Gymnastics Examiner has been checking two different YouTube channels, linking to some of the most interesting uploads – Comeback Cheng: China’s Olympic hero debuts first floor of the quad

Tan Sixin balance beam qualification Chinese national gymnastics 2011

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A few notes on the Level 9s:

Happily the session I attended on Mother’s Day, Jr / Sr D, was much stronger than the session I watched Saturday.

Front tumbling was very clean. Vault was generally good. … Powerful layout Yurchenkos. Some good Tsuks.

One Geinger on Bars was a treat.

Line and form on Bars was fairly good. High to low transfers were problematic, as they often are. My only major complaint is double tuck Bar dismounts that scare me. (I fear some of these girls pull-in. )

Double tuck is my least favourite dismount.

Leaps were generally weak, too. On both Floor and Beam.

Some College coaches were there today. Doug Byrnes from Hamline was in attendance. UCLA coaches were on the Floor coaching, too. Doug has one incoming Freshman in that session, and is looking at other Level 9s. As a Division 3 school, Hamline does not offer athletic scholarships, but they do offer partial Academic support. That’s kind of a big deal considering tuition is about $40,000 / year.

CONGRATULATIONS to those girls who were able to qualify to either Easterns or Westerns. It’s not easy considering the depth of competition.

Junior D
1 Corinne Belkoff (Tumbleweeds AZ) 37.875
2 Lauren Schmeiss-Tossey (Auburn WA) 37.600
3 Bryttany Kaplan (Adrenaline) 37.300

Senior D
1 Sydney Hinton (Auburn WA) 37.075
2 Kellie Amano (South Coast Gym) 36.875
3 Andrea Perea (Browns) 36.650

Gymnastike – Level 9 Eastern and Western National Championships Results