Vanessa Atler on Larry Nassar

1) First I want everyone to know Larry has never done anything to me. I only really had problems with my ankle and he was always professional and i never had any bad experiences with him.

2) I will be choosing to support these women. …

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Vanessa was a long time National Team member. (1995-2001)

PanAm Finals results day 1 are posted

See them on Gimnasia Latina.

PanAm Sr WAG prelim results

Vault Qualification
1 Leticia Costa Brazil 13.900 Q
2 Nicolle Castro Mexico 13.850 Q
3 Camila Vilches Chile 13.525 Q

Bars Qualification
1 Ginna Escobar Colombia 13.100 Q
2 Ailen Valente Argentina 12.900 Q
3 Nathalia Sanchez Colombia 12.800 Q

Beam Qualification
1 Milena Martins Brazil 12.650 Q
2 Nathalia Sanchez Colombia 12.350 Q
3 Karelis Dias Puerto Rico 12.200 Q

Floor Qualification
1 Nicole Diaz Puerto Rico 13.600 Q
2 Milena Martins Brazil 13.300 Q
3 Meaghan Ruttan Canada 13.150 Q

full results

National Gymnastics Day Sept 17th

Today is the day. #NGD2016 and #ShowOffYourSkills

Gymnasts and gym clubs from the United States and nine other countries plan to celebrate gymnastics through special events and the “Show Your Skills Challenge” social media campaign for National Gymnastics Day on Sept. 17, 2016. National Gymnastics Day 2016 is focused on fitness and gymnastics, as well as providing opportunities for children who do not have access to gymnastics.

In addition to the day-long festivities at participating gym clubs, gymnasts and fans alike can take part in the “Show Off Your Skills Challenge” by using #NGD2016 and #ShowOffYourSkills when posting photos on social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The most creative posts will win four tickets to the 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. …

USAG

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National Coaches Week Canada

250x250_ENGMission Statement: National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach.

• Coaches are a valuable contributor to communities across Canada.

• Canadians across the country should take the opportunity during National Coaches Week to say #ThanksCoach.

• Coaching contributes significantly to volunteerism in Canada

details (PDF)

Recruiting 101 – NCAA Gymnastics

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Gymnastics club in Equador destroyed

The facility in Estadio Modelo Alberto Spencer was at least 70% destroyed by fire.

Seems a spark from a welder started the fire in a foam pit. 😦

No fire retardant in that foam, I’m assuming.

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