Author: Rick Mc

Career gymnastics coach who loves the outdoors, and the internet.

FIG AA World Cup Series cancelled

The series was made up of four events – in Milwaukee (USA), Stuttgart (GER), Birmingham (GBR) and Tokyo (JPN) – originally intended to take place between March and April 2020. …

The World Cup in Tokyo on 4 May, which serves as a test event for the Games in Artistic Gymnastics, remains unaffected for the moment. …

According to the rules, the unused places go to the highest-ranked countries in the team ranking results of the qualifications at the 2019 World Championships.
The following countries, therefore, obtain an additional non-nominative berth for Tokyo 2020:

  • Men’s Artistic Gymnastics: Russia, China and Japan.
  • Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: USA, China and Russia.

To date, 82 places out of 98 in Men’s Artistic and 84 out of 98 in Women’s Artistic have already been allocated.

The remaining places at stake will be allocated through the Apparatus World Cup Series (the final stage of which is scheduled for 10–13 March in Doha, (QAT)) and the continental championships.

Press Release

New Zealand apologizes for abuse

Gymnastics New Zealand has formally apologised to those in the community who have experienced abuse, following the release of the “confronting, sobering” independent review into the sport.

“We’re sorry that those who have gone before and some of those currently engaged in our community who have suffered abuse and have suffered negative experiences as a result of participating in gymnastics,” Gymnastics New Zealand chief executive Tony Compier said.

“We apologise for that unreservedly, and we will work hard with our community and our partners to address and redress that.

“We commend the courage and bravery of those who have come forward to share their experiences.” …

Stuff

interview with Paul Juda

A year ago, Paul Juda found himself a surprise member of the U.S. men’s gymnastics senior national team. …

Juda feels as though he has made the most of the time he’s had with Olympic postponement.

“Another year, being so young is honestly super helpful,” said Juda. “I think where I am right now, I’m in much better position than I was last year to make to potentially make the Olympic team.”

Olympic Channel

Click PLAY or see his flairs on YouTube.

Washington Men’s coach Giancarlo Mora steps down

It is with great surprise that Head Coach Giancarlo Mora has respectfully decided to resign as Head Coach of the Washington Men’s Gymnastics Team.

The Washington Men’s Gymnastics Foundation is extremely grateful for Giancarlo’s commitment and contributions to the team. …

We wish him success in his future endeavors and are thankful for his 5+ years of coaching, recruiting, promoting and making this team his number one priority!

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coach in Prince Edward Island

Island Gymnastics Academy is looking for a full-time coach to work in its women’s competitive program. …

The position will start July 1 and will initially consist of a 6-month probation period. Starting salary will be in the CAD $44,000-$48,000 range depending on experience and qualifications.

Details.Download

Geddert sold Twistars USA

In a statement on the Twistars’ Facebook page … “TWISTARS USA has been sold! Our new name is Capital City Flips.

Don’t worry, many of your favorite staff members and coaches have stayed on to work with CCFlips.”

State News

There is still an ongoing investigation with the Nassar scandal.

The club will move to a new facility, as well.

FB Curves – next level?

The FB Curves apps for MAG and WAG are fantastic.

Animations astonishingly close to real.

Click PLAY or watch an example on YouTube.

What’s next?

I like the look of this recent upload. An even more realistic animation.

biomechanics of SWING

Matthew Sparks, circus and Gymnastics coach, has been posting coaching videos on his personal YouTube channel.

Click PLAY or watch one on YouTube.