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Now that FIG has adopted a form of Parkour / Free Running, some nations will start to formalize the activity. That’s a good thing. Many kids doing Parkour training at Gymnastics clubs are not as safe as they should be.
Gymnastics British Columbia wants to begin training instructors.
I really want to get one.
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Of course you have to make sure the drone doesn’t crash into one of the kids.
Tough call.
Look for a regrasp with both hands simultaneously AND good position for the next giant.
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Update – Dave Holcomb at Buckeye has had something similar called TAR. (Two Adult Rule). One adult should never be alone even with a group of kids.
Dave Peterson:
We have had a written policy for 25 years that I call the ‘NBA policy’ because it says you should ‘Never Be Alone’ with a minor athlete. Or really, any athlete.
It originally was predicated on the idea that if an injury occurred, you cannot stabilize the neck and call 911 at the same time. Someone else must be present to be able to deal with an emergency. But it has evolved into a protection of our athletes, our coaches and our business.” …
Purdy: Local youth coach offers crucial advice to parents
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We’ve been testing prototypes of these grips out of Canada for a long time. They are finally available for everyone.
Designed by former gymnast Ariel Crawford, the beginner grip has been customized for the first time grip user with small hands.
The advanced grips have firmer leather strong enough for highest difficulty routines.
Both buckle and Velcro are used to hit the sweet spot for security with adjustability.
A built in elastic loop ensures the Velcro strap cannot come undone on the Bars.
Read Dvora Meyers’ post on Deadspin …
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Might be even worse that we feared. 😦
A neuropathologist has examined the brains of 111 N.F.L. players — and 110 were found to have C.T.E., the degenerative disease linked to repeated blows to the head. …
Is this happening yet? 😦
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We recommend all trampoline activities be done in facilities that have certified, experienced coaches. Drop in Trampoline Parks are too dangerous.
A 29-year-old man who says he’s now paralyzed from the neck down after injuring himself on a trampoline at the G6 Airpark in Southeast Portland filed a $21 million lawsuit …
The lawsuit describes the trampolines as “unreasonably dangerous” — claiming that the business “carelessly and improperly constructed the trampoline areas” because they “were placed closely together, joined by cables, separated by padding, with holes and/or spaces between.”
The suit also claims Burford wasn’t properly instructed or trained on how to use the trampolines and that there weren’t enough employees at the trampolines to ensure their safe use. …
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