Category: Gymnastics

Thema Williams to Test Event

Thema Williams has been confirmed as the representative for this country at the Aquece Final Gymnastics Qualifier at the Rio Olympic Arena, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from April 16-22, according to a media release last evening from the Trinidad and Tobago Gymnastics Federation (TTGF).

The decision effectively ends weeks of speculation regarding whether Williams or her alternate Marissa Dick would be handed the spot …

Williams cleared for 2016 Rio qualifier

Of course both Thema and Marissa will be training for Rio. Marissa is the alternate and must be ready in case Thema has to drop out for any reason.

Nastia Liukin Cup competitors

The Code of Points posted an excellent list of some of the Nastia Cup competitors who went on to Elite and NCAA stardom. 14 year old Gabby Douglas, for example, was 4th at the 2010 Nastia Liukin.

… Maggie placed 20th at the 2011 Supergirl Cup. Once again, this future star did not win the Nastia Liukin Cup, however as time would tell she went onto shine on the elite level. …

The Significance of the Nastia Liukin Cup

Maggie Nichols
Maggie Nichols

Kenzo – forward 1/1 to 3 1/2

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University of Calgary International Cup

Thursday March 17 – Sunday March 20th.

Because this year is an Olympic year, the competition between the senior men’s athletes is one you wont want to miss! We have Teams Canada, USA, and China competing head to head. …

UCIC Gymnastics

Sr Men compete 6:30pm Friday. I’ll be there with video camera. Men’s Event Finals Saturday 7pm.

UCIC

Kevin Lytwin is out for the host team. Knee injury suffered on a fall from Kolman. Jackson Payne is back from injury, however.

Click PLAY or watch Jackson on Facebook.

UCIC on Facebook

USA TOPs Testing

tops-gymnasticsTOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) is a talent search and educational program for female gymnasts ages 7-10 and their coaches.

The TOPs Gymnastics Program: All the Details

TOPS is a good program for some girls, but not all girls. There are many “talented” children who do not score highest. Especially those lacking flexibility, but with plenty of power.

The article does discuss the pros and cons of participating in testing competitions.

Tight Mind Tool Decks

Ali Arnold’s latest product.

The Tight Mind Tool Deck is a fun, easy-to-use system for improving a gymnast’s mental toughness in every aspect of their sport.

… each tool is an element of an unshakeable mind. Designed to be used by individual gymnasts or entire teams, these 51 tools will work seamlessly into programs for all ages and abilities.

Used regularly, the Tight Mind Tool Deck can help improve focus, discipline, teamwork, attitude and intensity when it counts.

Its’ convenient size slips easily into a gym bag or hangs from a bar during workout. Each deck comes with a hanging chain and a protective pouch.

Head Games

tight mind
$24.95 plus shipping

GymneoTV – Handspring Front Vault

The teaser is up for the latest Gymneo tutorial.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook. (French)