tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Gymnastics Canada piloted the NEW Level 2 Technical course over 5 days at Taiso Gymnastics.
Keith Russell and Guy Lavoie were the clinicians.
Official launch of the revised course (“Competitive Introduction“) is yet to be announced. Clinicians will need to be trained first.
I cannot recall any other pit with a post in the centre. Leave a comment if you’ve seen one.
It works well. Taiso has a very functional facility.
Dave Brubaker linked to this, the first I’d heard about it.
… If the NPFL isn’t able to capitalize on the growing popularity of functional fitness — such as the Crossfit Games, Tough Mudder and the Spartan Race — it may not last long. But Andali, the only signed Canadian ahead of the July 10 draft, isn’t bothered by the league’s uncertainty.
On Aug. 19 … an abbreviated NPFL season is set to start. There are eight teams with between 18 and 20 athletes on their rosters, and, Kean says, a major broadcast deal in the works. …
Each match will see co-ed teams compete in 11 separate races …
National Professional Fitness League looks to take exercise beyond the gym
It’s a wrap. 🙂
Camp Director Tony Retrosi:
… My goal was to deliver quality instruction for BOTH gymnasts and Coaches. We were full with over 100 gymnasts and 30 plus coaches attending . The energy was incredible. …
I pride myself at putting together a world class staff. …
Jessica Macay:
Every gymnast reading this is familiar with the temptation of quitting. You get home after a particularly bad practice and you are ready to give it all up. You sit there thinking about every bad aspect of the sport. Constantly waking up sore, pushing through injuries, and knowing that the cycle never ends. You look down at your shredded up hands and think “why am I doing this to myself?” …
read more – The Quit Factor
Gymnastics Coaching.com 