tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
The Southeastern Conference announced Monday a conference-only schedule that will feature eight meets as well as the league meet.
… based on the need for maximum flexibility in making any necessary scheduling adjustments while reacting to developments around the COVID-19 pandemic and continued advice from medical professionals. …
For example, don’t move JO7 to JO8 if you are not yet confident in flipping vaults.
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James Parent gives a rundown of the excellent products available from Tumbl Trak.
I like the shorter 7″ wide Laser Beam (VIDEO) best. Wide and soft keeps the kids safest at home.
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USA Gymnastics … introduced an updated policy for transgender and non-binary inclusion.
… intended to promote a safe and inclusive environment for athletes of all gender identities, while protecting the privacy of trans and non-binary athletes.
USAG
Coach Dennis Vachon was interviewed on GymCastic about his experience coaching Emily. An inspiring story.
UPDATE
Happily it’s looking increasingly that COVID-19 is not caught easily from surfaces.
But with an abundance of caution where children spend a lot of time, one of the Buckeye parents invented a device that cleans with ultra violet light.
Note – Canada cautions that some Ultraviolet (UV) lights and wands are falsely claiming to disinfect against COVID-19.
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Life is pretty much back to normal for clubs in New Zealand and Korea.
But in places where COVID-19 numbers are rapidly increasing, some governments are again restricting Gymnastics classes.
That’s a shame as coaches know that our facilities can be as safe as anywhere.
Hang in there. Stay safe.
It seems to me that Gymnastics clubs have proven very successful in NOT spreading COVID-19.
In November 2020 the greatest risk is from young people and social events, not individual sports halls.
Unfortunately, in many parts of the world restrictions are being imposed again and successful clubs are suffering. COVID sucks — but targeted lockdowns are the best of bad options if hospitals get swamped.
In Canada, however, we had one dance studio come down with at least 36 students and teachers infected.
Hang in there. Stay safe. We are all counting on a successful vaccine in the near future.
Tokyo Olympic hopeful Riley McCusker has filed a lawsuit against her former coach Maggie Haney.
Haney, who previously coached Olympic gold medalist Laurie Hernandez, was suspended for 8 years by USA Gymnastics in April of 2020 after a panel found she had emotionally and verbally abused gymnasts.
In the lawsuit filed in late October, McCusker alleges Haney forced her to train on a fractured hip; multiple foot fractures; a torn shoulder ligament; and to continue “strenuous training” while suffering from exercise-induced rhabdomyolysis, a potentially life threatening condition effecting the kidneys. …
GymCastic
No Gymnastics for Brown, Cornell, Penn and Yale.
Other sports affected include basketball, wrestling, indoor track & field, swimming and fencing.
… decisions were made unanimously by the Ivy League Council of Presidents.
“While these decisions come with great disappointment and frustration, our commitment to the safety and lasting health of our student-athletes and wider communities must remain our highest priority.” …
ESPN
