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Canadian National Championships Montréal used the new Gymnova Floor. The same as will be used at Worlds Montréal 2017.
Robert Majeau, distributor of Gymnova gymnastic equipment in Canada, was very happy with how it turned out. Every gymnast I spoke with told me it was very springy but still reasonably easy to land.
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Read the tribute from his Team on Facebook.
Sounds like it was a fluke accident. A neck/spine injury falling on Trampoline while playing with his kids. 😦
Family Equality Council is accepting donations in his name.
As a clear sign of its strong commitment to the protection of gymnasts, the FIG will develop a“Duty of Care Code” which sets up all the policies and procedures regarding misconduct in the Gymnastics world, ranging from prevention and education to reporting, investigation and sanctions.
“As FIG President, I declare that a we will not tolerate abuse or sexual harassment in the Gymnastics community,” said Morinari Watanabe. “In the sporting community, we observe the rules because we are educated to do so. But rules cannot be observed only through education and legislation. Severe sanctions are needed. The same level of severe measures as anti-doping is necessary for eradicating harassment,” he emphasized. …
Gymnastics Canada just took the RCM (Responsible Coaching Movement) pledge. These priorities will be integrated into existing programs.
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A former gymnastics coach is facing a lengthy sentence for charges including corruption of minors, sexual assault and indecent assault.
A judge ordered 46-year-old Keith Callen, of Sarver, to serve 13 to 26 years in prison. …
Terrible news. 😦
Dvora Meyers:
Ekaterina Sokova, a 16-year-old Russian gymnast and former member of the national team, has made a video alleging that coaching neglect led to a deterioration of a hip joint injury and, eventually, a hip replacement surgery. …
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She knows how to land.
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Oklahoma as a team tries to mark a safe landing position … then move slowly and gracefully into the College girl salute. OU obviously trains it this way.
I’m worried for the Women’s prelims tomorrow.
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As one of the top gymnasts at Geddert’s Twistars, Kamerin was treated by Nassar for many years.
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