It’s with great pleasure that I not only announce the introduction of my new Web site, but, my blog as well!
I’m constantly being asked by gymnasts, coaches, parents and fans my thoughts about recent competitions (e.g. McKayla Maroney’s vault in the 2012 Summer Olympics), new routines, gymnastics news and coaching techniques. Now, I have a forum through which I can share news and my thoughts about a variety of gymnastics topics ! Please subscribe to my blog (by email) for the latest updates. …
Rhythmics is in the Olympics. So why are they also included in the World Games?
UPDATE from Gymnicetic: Only the individual apparatus finals (hoop, clubs, ball, ribbon), which aren’t part of the Olympic competition (only AA), are included.
Due to circumstances at the gymnastics venue at the 2013 World Games in Cali, Colombia, the International Gymnastics Federation …
asked its member federations to sign a waiver …
… USA Gymnastics has declined to sign the waiver because its content is unacceptable and places an unusual burden on the athletes and member federations. …
… we have been informed that the USA remains alone in its decision to not sign …
Me tumbling at basingstoke, throwing some new skills. Hard track: triple straight, triple straight full out, quad tuck, full full full tuck (triple with 3 twists), Fast track: full full double tuck (triple with 4 twists)
… the FIG, in close consultation with the International World Games Association (IWGA), decided that training and competitions could go ahead provided the air conditioning system in the warm-up, training and competition venues does not fail.
I’m always interested to see Andy Thornton’s opinions on the American gymnasts:
Kyla should definitely be going to worlds, and could certainly contend for an all-around medal. She won’t have as much difficulty as some of the other top contenders, but her execution could outscore all of them – assuming the judges are willing to throw some 9’s in Antwerp. …
McKayla Maroney looked fantastic. Her floor was awesome, especially considering it’s a brand new routine with some brand new tumbling passes. The music – although not necessarily original – fits her style well, and she can perform a routine as well as any gymnast out there. The double layout is a smart move and looks very good on her – she won’t be able to take that many steps into it …
Maroney is likely the best female vaulter of all time – PERIOD. The Amanar was as big and clean as ever, and that Mustafina was one of the best she has ever done. I think she solidified her spot on the world team with those two vaults, and she should certainly be the front runner to win gold on this event in Antwerp. …
Although I enjoyed seeing Mykayla Skinner’s laid out double-double on floor – and she is certainly the only female to ever compete two double-doubles in one routine – she didn’t look nearly ready to compete in a world championships in my opinion. She has a ways to go in terms of polish and confidence, and I don’t see Martha putting her on the world stage – at least not yet. The Cheng on vault is impressive – though I would like to see more block and height on it – but I definitely think Maroney and Biles can both score higher in a vault final. Huge props to her for all of her big skills, though, including that Arabian and full twist on beam, both done in combination. …
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