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National Association of Intercollegiate Gymnastics Clubs
New for this season:
All athletes will now be allowed to compete with spandex shorts that are either black or match the main color of their competition leo. There will be no uniform deduction …
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This should be allowed at all levels of competition everywhere, of course.
Rayderley Zapata plans to compete the layout version of his skill at the Cottbus World Cup.
Actually, it’s a new skill. Forward layout half-in, backward layout out.
Yes, it should be impossible. 😀
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Nobody try to beat his record of a flyaway 5.87m between Bars.
Please. 😀
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via GymCastic
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U.S. Olympic Committee CEO Sarah Hirshland:
… the next step in the Section 8 process is for me to select an independent, three-person hearing panel with representatives from the USOC board of directors, the NGB Council and the Athletes’ Advisory Council.
The panel will next review my complaint and USAG’s response, hold a hearing, create a report and recommendation for the full USOC board and then the board will take an action.
A formal timeframe is not described in our bylaws, so I don’t know exactly how long this process may take. At minimum, we expect it will take several weeks, perhaps a few months.
It is important to note that during this process – and per our bylaws – USAG will continue to operate as a fully recognized member NGB of the USOC.
We are not shutting down USAG. Nor is the USOC taking over USAG. In the immediate term there are no changes for USAG members or clubs. …
USOC Statement Regarding Latest Developments To Section 8 Complaint Against USA Gymnastics
Great pic.
Every coach I’ve spoken with likes the new Vault rules.
But how are judges going to evaluate?
Jason MacDonald put together a video from a presentation at Illinois State Congress.
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I’m looking forward to seeing if this helps.
… The judging support system will now be tested at a forthcoming World Cup event and targeted for deployment at the 2019 World Championships …
… assist judges in coming to accurate determination of elements by capturing the gymnasts’ movements with 3D laser sensors and analysing as numerical data. …
Provide training solutions …
Improvement of entertainment applications and expansion of fan-base
– Offer TV and online broadcasting contents, while providing display boards and smartphone systems for visitors at competitions, to make Gymnastics more entertaining …
One easy drill is to turn late … to flat back (or handspring into a pit).
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