World Figure Skating Championships

March 23-29, 2015 – Shanghai, China

Men’s singles, ladies’ singles, pairs, and ice dancing.

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GymCon USA 2015

Support the independent Gymnastics Congress.

July 12-14, 2015

Planet Hollywood, Las Vegas, Nevada

2 full days of educational sessions offered in 3 Traks * Keynote Speech delivered by Olympic great, John Roethlisberger * Welcome Reception, Continental Breakfast, Lunch and Learn Opportunities and Closing Ceremonies * Tradeshow Area * Conference Tote, T-shirt & other vendor give-aways!

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Bars coach catches gymnast

You may wonder why so many coaches stand in on high to low transfers. Here’s one reason.

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(via Melissa Marlowe)

Natalia Ros – fwd layout 3/1 twist

Spanish gymnast. In training.

See it on instagram.

https://instagram.com/p/z3EBJBl8AP/?modal=true
 

She’s been doing it for some time. See one from 8 months ago on instagram.

https://instagram.com/p/pvwntKl8PH/
 
via GymFever2012

Skinner and Biles – Floor

MyKayla has had problems in #ATTAC2015 podium training. But she got through her very difficult Floor tumbling on this set.

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Pausing facing into the corner should be as deducted as pausing in the corner. I’m not a fan of how they’re pushing the limits with this choreography.

Simone’s upgraded Floor, the most difficult ever competed, still looks “easy” for her. Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Full Twist is there – Notes on the 2015 AT&T American Cup WAG Podium Training. Christy Ann Linder is posting photos on Facebook.

petition – Springfield Men to Division 1

I signed. 🙂

Take the time to do so as well if you want Men’s Collegiate Gymnastics to prosper.

… Springfield College men’s gymnastics is the only non-Division I men’s gymnastics team in the country. …

Springfield

Change.org – Change Springfield College Men’s Gymnastics to Division I

Thanks to Anthony Coles for sending this.

happiness in Gymnastics

unhappy Anne Josephson posted a thoughtful article on happiness. And unhappiness.

1. I must be perfect.
2. I must make constant progress.
3. There is only one path to success.

9 Beliefs That Will (Eventually, Probably) Lead Your Gymnast to Quit (or at Least be Very Unhappy)