Listen to episode #346.
Peng is doing a number of event appearances this year as she’s no longer (finally) restricted by NCAA regulations.
Also, subscribe.
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Category: Gymnastics
Gymnastics Canada rebrands
From here, we soar.
… pleased to unveil a new brand for the organization as we embark on our 50th Anniversary year …
… new logo, tagline, and social media handles …
Our social media channels have also taken on the new brand and bilingual identity @gymcan1:
FACEBOOK | INSTAGRAM | YOUTUBE | TWITTER
Clothing featuring the new Gymnastics Canada logo is now available at our online store: http://shop.gymcan.og.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. Easily the best edit they’ve ever produced.
Canada has never had a top notch website nor social media. This looks to me like a big improvement.
introducing Cross Support swing
A great way to start for both boys and girls is on spotting boxes.
It’s safe and fun. Challenge kids to do their best and highest swings with a sponge between the feet.
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Thanks Bermuda Gymnastics Association.
Michigan State University Gymnastics
It can’t be easy for the team training under constant news of the criminal MSU doctor.
GOOD LUCK this season.
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Liu Yang – Rings
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… at a 6.5 D score it’s the most difficult rings routine competed under the 2017-20 code of points so far …
watch Katelyn again
This is what Val had to say about Ohashi’s routine…
“I’ve never seen her perform like that. Ever, in your entire life. I’ve never seen her facial, her performance quality, be that professional as I saw tonight.”
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Temple Men’s STICK It Pledge Campaign
Support the team by pledging ANY dollar amount per stuck landing during a competition this season.
These guys are going to be incredibly motivated to STICK.
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Oklahoma opens with best score all-time
Update – some think there were scores higher than 198.050 in the distant past. Leave a comment if you know of one.
1. Oklahoma 198.050
2. UCLA 197.250
3. Utah 197.175
4. LSU 196.775
5. Georgia 196.600
6. Michigan 196.050
On the strength of a Maggie Nichols 39.750 in the AA, the Sooners dashed out to an eight-tenth advantage over the rest of the country …
It’s not surprising that Oklahoma has jumped out to a lead given the team’s specific attention to starting quickly, but seeing the 198 barrier fall so early is a surprise…since it has never happened before. This 198.050 now sits as the highest opening-weekend score in the history of college gymnastics.
Many teams haven’t competed yet.
shout out for Springers Gymnastics Winnipeg
Thanks to the coaches and JO 8 and up athletes who attended my one day in-house clinic at Springers Winnipeg. It was fun.
Just back from holidays we focused on a few themes: Staying healthy & happy, Handstands, Landings, improving Tumbling basics, Bar releases and more.
One of their top gymnasts is Jordyn Galloway who’s considering continuing her career in the NCAA. Check out her YouTube channel.
Gymnastics booming in Queensland, Australia
Trevor Dowdell:
Queensland has just had another year of growth at 9%, reaching 54,800 registered club gymnasts.
Gymnastics in QLD is the third most popular sport for young people (behind swimming & soccer).
Trevor is a co-author of an official history of gymnastics in Queensland which is in the works.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 