Category: Gymnastics

Metzger’s BOOT CAMP #61

Jeff Metzger’s next Small Business Boot Camp goes May 17-21, 2018 in Ohio.

Recommended for anyone who wants to own their own Gymnastics Club.

new – Indian Gymnastics League

Despite the administrative issues over the last four years, a lot has changed for Indian gymnastics since the girl from Tripura missed the Olympics podium by a whisker. In a way, the IGL is the result of Dipa Karmakar’s effort before and during, and the country’s response after the 2016 Rio Olympics. But only in a way. …

… three days of the inaugural gymnastics league showcased the wide range of talent in the country. Organised within two months and with limited access to national gymnasts, the first-ever Indian Gymnastics League was a step in the positive direction. …

Much has changed for India since Dipa Karmakar, and the inaugural Indian Gymnastics League is proof

32 gymnasts – 4 teams: Twisters, Swingers, Bouncers and Jumpers

Jumpers are the winners.

McKayla Maroney victim statement

… It all started when I was 13 or 14 years old, at one of my first National Team training camps, in Texas, and it didn’t end until I left the sport.

It seemed whenever and wherever this man could find the chance, I was “treated.” It happened in London before my team and I won thegold medal, and It happened before I won my Silver Medal.
For me, the scariest night of my life happened when I was 15 years old. I had flown all day and night with the team to get to Tokyo. He’d given me a sleeping pill for the flight, and the next thing I know, I was all alone with himin his hotel room getting a “treatment.” I thought I was going to die that night. 
Because the National Team training camps did not allow parents to be present, my momand dad were unable to observe what Nassar was doing, and this has imposed a terrible and undeserved burden of guilt on my loving family. … 
WXYZ-TV Channel 7 Detroit
Click through to read the entire statement.

our favourite stuntwoman – Heidi Moneymaker

Click PLAY or watch her on Vimeo.

Heidi was a National Champion with UCLA.

Aly’s Victim Impact Statement

Aly Raisman had requested to read a Victim Impact Statement in court on the day of sentencing.

Unfortunately the judge decided not to allow it in the case of Larry Nassar. He was sentenced to 60 years in federal prison on child pornography charges.

Aly posted it online today:

Larry was the USA Gymnastics national team doctor and the U.S. Olympic Team doctor. He was trusted by so many and took advantage of countless athletes, and their families.

The effects of his actions are far-reaching, since abuse goes way beyond the moment, often haunting survivors for the rest of their lives, making it difficult for them to trust others, and impacting their relationships. It is all the more devastating when such abuse comes at the hand of such a highly respected doctor, since it leaves victims questioning the organizations — and even the medical profession itself — upon which so many rely. …

I am trying now to take back my control, to remind myself that Larry has no power over me. It is never easy, but I am fighting to believe that the sport — which I do love — is independent of Larry and those who allowed him to do what he did. I’ve decided that I can’t let him take gymnastics away from me. …

I want more than anything to make sure the next generation never goes through something like this. …

One in four girls and one in six boys will be molested before they turn 18.

Larry was decorated by USA Gymnastics, by the United States Olympic Committee — he was even named to an advisory board to come up with policies that would protect athletes from this kind of abuse! …

Read the entire statement on The Player’s Tribute.

This Is Survival