University of Calgary International Cup

Thursday March 17 – Sunday March 20th.

Because this year is an Olympic year, the competition between the senior men’s athletes is one you wont want to miss! We have Teams Canada, USA, and China competing head to head. …

UCIC Gymnastics

Sr Men compete 6:30pm Friday. I’ll be there with video camera. Men’s Event Finals Saturday 7pm.

UCIC

Kevin Lytwin is out for the host team. Knee injury suffered on a fall from Kolman. Jackson Payne is back from injury, however.

Click PLAY or watch Jackson on Facebook.

UCIC on Facebook

USA TOPs Testing

tops-gymnasticsTOPs (Talent Opportunity Program) is a talent search and educational program for female gymnasts ages 7-10 and their coaches.

The TOPs Gymnastics Program: All the Details

TOPS is a good program for some girls, but not all girls. There are many “talented” children who do not score highest. Especially those lacking flexibility, but with plenty of power.

The article does discuss the pros and cons of participating in testing competitions.

Misty Copeland and Barack Obama

They discuss topics including racial discrimination and female empowerment.

The first African American president and the first black principal dancer at the American Ballet Theater have much more in common than their success. Both have risen to the pinnacle of institutions that have historically been led by whites. Both were raised by determined single mothers and born into multi-racial families. And both seek to use their unique positions of power to inspire a generation of kids who may not see a clear path forward toward success.

Time magazine

Click through to Time to watch the interview.

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Tight Mind Tool Decks

Ali Arnold’s latest product.

The Tight Mind Tool Deck is a fun, easy-to-use system for improving a gymnast’s mental toughness in every aspect of their sport.

… each tool is an element of an unshakeable mind. Designed to be used by individual gymnasts or entire teams, these 51 tools will work seamlessly into programs for all ages and abilities.

Used regularly, the Tight Mind Tool Deck can help improve focus, discipline, teamwork, attitude and intensity when it counts.

Its’ convenient size slips easily into a gym bag or hangs from a bar during workout. Each deck comes with a hanging chain and a protective pouch.

Head Games

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$24.95 plus shipping

GymneoTV – Handspring Front Vault

The teaser is up for the latest Gymneo tutorial.

Click PLAY or watch it on Facebook. (French)

NCAA attendance 2016

Greg Marsden.