tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
The five-day camp began Sunday, May 15, under the direction of national team coordinator Martha Karolyi. …
“It was a very successful camp, and everyone looks to be on the right track heading into the Olympic selection process,” said Karolyi. “I am very pleased with the high level of physical fitness and routine preparation demonstrated by our athletes.”
China’s sports system has been enormously successful since the country returned to the Olympic fold in 1980, culminating with the host nation topping the medals’ table at the 2008 Beijing Olympics with only a slight dip into second place behind the United States in London four years later.
And yet, with the Rio de Janeiro Games less than three months away, the system is beginning to break down due to the shifting demographics of a more prosperous nation. …
China rethinks its sporting obsession as Rio Olympics approach
They should be OK in Rio, I think. But what about Tokyo?
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World Vault Champion Maria Paseka will miss Europeans due to back pain.
(via Gymternet Clan)
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The series launches Wednesday, May 25 at 10/9c. But People magazine is streaming it now.
The first episode leads up to the 2015 P&G Championships.
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My friends at Taiso Halifax have a good job available. Full-time WAG coach needed. Minimum NCCP Level 2 certification or international equivalent. Able to coach all four events, be familiar with Junior Olympic program and have good communication skills. You’d be working with all levels of gymnasts up to Elite.
If interested, send a resume and cover letter to taiso.shawn (a) gmail.com.
“A Second Chance” (original title)
A young girl and her coach overcome adversity to make their way into the National Australian Gymnastics Squad.
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One of the final National Coaching Certification Program Level 3 Practical reunion courses will be held the Monday after Nationals. (It will soon be replaced by the new NCCP course.)
North Edmonton Gymnastics Club
