Gymnastics Halls in Arques, France

Largest in the world?

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Patrick notes that another huge facility — the GYMNASTICS NSW HIGH PERFORMANCE CENTRE — in Australia may be as large.

Yana Kudryavtseva may retire

It would be sad to see one of the greatest all time retire at age-19. 😦

Yana is the 2016 Olympic All-around silver medalist, three-time World Champion in the All-around (2013-2015) …

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OUR RUSSIAN SEASON has details.

Never say never. Yana has also said she may yet make a comeback.

Evolution of Gymnastics

Present in every edition of the Olympic Games since 1896, Gymnastics has changed considerably through time.

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Jr Commonwealth Gymnastics Championships

Walvis Bay, Namibia

Woman’s Artistic Gymnastics (11th & 12th October)
Men’s Artistic Gymnastics (11th & 12th October)
Rhythmic Gymnastics Individual and Group (13th October)
Trampoline Gymnastics / Synchronized Trampoline / Double Mini Trampoline(14th & 15th October)

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Canadian Comp 4 coach education

The two year National Coaching Certification Program Level 4 has been renamed. It’s now NCCP Competition 4.

The first course begins May 28, 2017 in Montreal, QC (following Canadian Championships for Artistic Gymnastics). Suzanne Fisher is coordinator.

Application PLUS a $75 non-refundable fee was due to GCG by September 15, 2016.

The coaches selected will be announced mid-October:

• 8 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics coaches
• 6 Men’s Artistic Gymnastics coaches
• 6 Trampoline Gymnastics coaches
• 4 Rhythmic Gymnastics coaches

why coach Gymnastics sports?

#CoachesWeek Sept 17 – 25, 2016

It’s National Coaches Week in Canada.

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FIG elections coming up

In Tokyo. Click on either image if you want to see the full slate of candidates nominated by the deadline.

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Brienne of Tarth was a Rhythmic gymnast

Gwendoline Christie (born 1978) is an English actress and model. She is known for portraying the warrior Brienne of Tarth in the HBO fantasy-drama series Game of Thrones.

She’s 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m).

 

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looking back on Rio

The FIG photo slideshow. Well edited.

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Ukraine Rhythmic Group – Vogue

The BBC video from Rio is geoblocked.

But you can watch the same routine from the 2016 Guadalajara World Cup.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube. (Hoops + Clubs)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gUv4Ed_AZE

(via GymCastic)