Since they started competing together, this fabulous pair have won everything there is to win in acro …
Click PLAY or watch their World Games routine from July on YouTube.
(via UEG – Outstanding performances show true colours of Acrobatics)
FIG Parkour / Obstacle Course update
A first FIG Parkour World Cup was held over the weekend at the International Festival of Extreme Sports World Series event in Chengdu in China. …
Personally I’ve got no problem with FIG adding Parkour as a discipline. Hopeful it will help bring more boys into the other FIG disciplines.
But I wished they’d called their new discipline “Obstacle Course“, not Parkour.
The FIG is so far dealing with only 6 national bodies:
These are Australian Parkour Association, France’s Fédération de Parkour, New Zealand Parkour, the Polish Parkour And Freerunning Federation, Parkour South Africa and Parkour UK.
The body has also been challenged by the International Parkour Federation, who claim they are the only body to currently have an application with the Global Association of International Sports Federations for official recognition pending. …
full-in triple back
Alex Siefert on tumbling trampoline.
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WHEN will my little Diva go Optional?
Hristakieva (Def), Mo and Nabieva
Oklahoma is TALL
Tall for an NCAA Gymnastics team. Check the roster. Only one gymnast shorter than 5’3”. (Ashley Hiller)
related – Balance Beam Situation – 2018 FRESHMEN – OKLAHOMA
(via Chalk Bucket)
Kerry J. Perry new USAG boss
The USA Gymnastics Board of Directors announced today the unanimous decision to appoint Kerry J. Perry as the organization’s new president and chief executive officer. Perry assumes this role Dec. 1, 2017, and will be based at the USA Gymnastics headquarters in Indianapolis.Perry was formerly vice president of business development at Learfield Communications, Inc., and president and owner of KP Sports, which was acquired by Learfield. In her various leadership roles, Perry has led many high-performing teams and organizations to great success, most recently in the collegiate sports field. …
There’s the usual section in the announcement – Commitment to Athlete Safety.
But I’m disappointed the new CEO / President doesn’t state that athlete safety is one of her highest priorities.
UPDATE – Here’s her statement.
“I am thrilled to join USA Gymnastics and I look forward to creating a culture of empowerment that encourages our athletes, our members, our families and our staff to have a strong voice as we move this incredible organization to heightened levels of achievement,” Perry said in a statement. “As a lifelong fan of the sport, I will be relentless in our pursuit of athlete safety, collaborative with our board, constituents and corporate partners, and supportive of our members, parents and staff on our journey to making USA Gymnastics the pinnacle of success.”
Tkatchev skills
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My favourite way to START Tkachev / Shaposh skills is with a Quick Flex Bar ($300) on Tramp.
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Spinner Dolphins twist better than Kenzo
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Thanks Victoria.
