National Gymnastics Day Sept 17th

Today is the day. #NGD2016 and #ShowOffYourSkills

Gymnasts and gym clubs from the United States and nine other countries plan to celebrate gymnastics through special events and the “Show Your Skills Challenge” social media campaign for National Gymnastics Day on Sept. 17, 2016. National Gymnastics Day 2016 is focused on fitness and gymnastics, as well as providing opportunities for children who do not have access to gymnastics.

In addition to the day-long festivities at participating gym clubs, gymnasts and fans alike can take part in the “Show Off Your Skills Challenge” by using #NGD2016 and #ShowOffYourSkills when posting photos on social media sites, including Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. The most creative posts will win four tickets to the 2016 Kellogg’s Tour of Gymnastics Champions. …

USAG

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National Coaches Week Canada

250x250_ENGMission Statement: National Coaches Week is a week to celebrate the tremendous positive impact coaches have on athletes and communities across Canada. This week is an opportunity to recognize coaches for the integral role they play by simply saying #ThanksCoach.

• Coaches are a valuable contributor to communities across Canada.

• Canadians across the country should take the opportunity during National Coaches Week to say #ThanksCoach.

• Coaching contributes significantly to volunteerism in Canada

details (PDF)

Recruiting 101 – NCAA Gymnastics

Jill Hicks – Recruiting 101: College Eligibility and Amateurism Recruiting 101: College Eligibility and Amateurism

2024 Olympics: Los Angeles, Budapest, Paris or Rome?

International Olympic Committee members will vote to decide the 2024 Olympic host city on Sept. 13, 2017.

That in mind, the Los Angeles Olympic bid committee published a video Tuesday titled “Dream City,” promoting the features of Southern California for 2 minutes and closing with its slogan, “Follow the Sun.” …

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

Rome may withdraw its bid in the next month, with its new mayor voicing opposition. …

NBC

Gymnastics club in Equador destroyed

The facility in Estadio Modelo Alberto Spencer was at least 70% destroyed by fire.

Seems a spark from a welder started the fire in a foam pit. 😦

No fire retardant in that foam, I’m assuming.

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2020 U.S. Olympic team

Rebecca Johnson has already posted a long range guess:

Gabby Perea
Aria Brusch
Jordan Chiles
Aly Raisman
Simone Biles

If History Repeats Itself: Tokyo 2020 USA Olympic Team ‘Predictions’

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Jordan Chiles

Click PLAY or watch Jordan’s Bars dismount on YouTube.

For Tokyo the Team will be 4 women. Let’s assume the one of the five not competing will be first alternate.

Kellogg’s Olympic Tour underway

Launched in Spokane, Washington. It was a success.

Best aspect is the chance for gymnasts and fans to see their favourites in person. 🙂

Afan is married

🙂

 

Ksenia Afanasyeva wed Roman Suetin, a former men’s national team member and current coach in Moscow.

Canada wins Jr PanAm competition

1. Canada
2. Argentina
3. Mexico
full results

Thanks Dorina.

1. PADURARIU, Ana – CAN 55.030
2. IDELIZ LIZ DOS SANTOS – BRA 53.250
3. URBAN, Sayge – CAN 52.200
4. DE JONG, Hayley – CAN 52.150
5. DOMICINI, Martina – ARG 51.100
6. PIRSH ESTRADA, Andrea – MEX 50.900
full results

Here are the apparatus finalists.

Thanks Dorina.