Author: Rick Mc

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

Coaching Congress Portugal

There’s an excellent online congress via Portugal from Dec 1-8, 2020. 

Many of the top speakers in the world including FIG WTC Chair Donatella Sacchi.

Cost looks to be 74,90€ for access to everything for 30 days after the event, if you purchase before it starts.  A good investment for your club.

Details.


home Beam for Christmas?

James Parent gives a rundown of the excellent products available from Tumbl Trak.

I like the shorter 7″ wide Laser Beam (VIDEO) best. Wide and soft keeps the kids safest at home.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Transgender and Non-Binary Inclusion

USA Gymnastics … introduced an updated policy for transgender and non-binary inclusion.

… intended to promote a safe and inclusive environment for athletes of all gender identities, while protecting the privacy of trans and non-binary athletes.

USAG
  • Transgender athletes no longer need to apply to participate in the discipline that aligns with their gender identity.
  • Surgical sex reassignment, legal gender recognition, and hormone therapy requirements have been removed.
  • Guidance for non-binary athletes has been added.
  • Educational resources have been incorporated within the policy to help build a more informed community.

Coach Dennis Vachon was interviewed on GymCastic about his experience coaching Emily. An inspiring story.

https://twitter.com/Dehneh/status/1329173518249025538

Beckie Downie’s new Bar combo

This is tough. #respect

Click PLAY or watch it on Twitter.

Kyle Shewfelt on Gym closures

In my city Kyle Shewfelt is a household name.

Olympic gold medallist Kyle Shewfelt frustrated with gym closure

‘I certainly feel that the province is definitely aiming the arrow at the wrong target’

… can’t figure out why the Alberta government ordered his gym — and other indoor group fitness businesses — to shut down for two weeks. …

We have not had a single known COVID-19 exposure and we have been working relentlessly to meet guidelines,” he wrote. …

He’s spent thousands of dollars making his facility more safe for the kids and their parents, with spacing decals, PPE and sanitation. …

… Shewfelt’s biggest fear. That the curve will not flatten and his two-week closure will stretch on for weeks on end.

Calgary Herald

remembering coach Aleksandr Kiryashov

Famed Russian artistic women’s gymnastics coach Aleksandr Kiryashov passed away on November 15. He was 72.

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See Tatiana’s photos and videos on Facebook.

Heart this on Twitter.

Al Fong’s ‘Beam Plank’

First time I’ve heard the name ‘Beam Plank’.

GAGE has been introducing more advanced dismounts this way for many years.

Start with speed and power. Later get more precise.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Lucas Dauser 6.8 P Bars

Click PLAY or watch it on Instagram.