On the Olympic qualifying rules 2028

Hardy Fink again encourages Federations to vote for a return to the system used 2005 to 2021.

He details why the current system is not working in this document.

29 Olympic Qualification Competitions, but the Rules Were Approved Again.Download

Tiana Sumanasekara – Nabieva

Fuzzy Benas – Pegan

NEW book – Parenting a Gymnast

Parenting a Gymnast: A guide for parents to support the dreams and realities of their young athletes “A million and one national anthems”

Navigating a young athlete’s career is a task that can be daunting for parents, regardless of their own experience in competitive sports.

That process is also a task that author Julie Fabsik-Swarts has comprehensively undertaken in Parenting a Gymnast, her recently published book.

With over 40 years of experience as a gymnast, coach, judge, official and executive, Fabsik- Swarts explores the various aspects of competitive gymnastics, offering tips, insights and analyses on topics ranging from choosing the right club to injury maintenance to misperceptions about judging to collegiate recruitment. …

Author Julie Fabsik-Swarts on ‘Parenting a Gymnast’: ‘I aimed to be transparent while offering solutions and a balanced perspective’

Written by John Crumlish for International Gymnast Online

TeamGym Europeans 2024

Hosted by Azerbaijan.

Very impressive athletes.

Senior Women’s Teams

  1. GOLD Iceland 53.250
  2. SILVER Sweden 53.400
  3. BRONZE Norway 49.450

Senior Men’s Teams

  1. GOLD Denmark 62.950
  2. SILVER Sweden 60.150
  3. BRONZE Norway 55.850

Senior Mixed Teams

  1. GOLD Denmark 55.700
  2. SILVER Great Britain 55.100
  3. BRONZE Sweden 54.400

Full results.

Next edition: 14 – 17 October 2026 hosted in Espoo, Finland.

Tony Retrosi on COACHING

… Coaching is a profession that puts an emphasis on relationships and teaching. As I reflect on my career and what I have seen of others I believe that coaching is more than a profession, IT IS A CALLING. A calling with great responsibility and equally great rewards. …

Look for differences not similarities. Strip away all things that don’t matter and get down to the core issues. What you don’t see may be as important as what you do see! …

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On Coaching and My Career