Tim Lees – teaching Tkachev

At an Australian International Development Program (IDP) Clinic.

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No exaggerated tap. Start with layout Tkachev. Switch to straddle piked or piked later.

related – Aussies to train in USA

12 Women’s Artistic Gymnastics athletes along with six coaches are set for camp in the USA …

International Gymnastics Camp in Pennsylvania

details

Bob Burnquist’s “Dreamland”

Monster viral video.

Wait for the chopper drop at 6min 40sec.

… Bob Burnquist is still innovating. In his new webisode series, Burnquist grants his fans exclusive access to the private domain in which so many of his contributions to skateboarding were born, his backyard in Southern California, better known as “Dreamland.”

… with never-before-seen footage.

And, the Hip. Yes, he added a Hip feature onto his personal MegaRamp. A Hip that starts up on a hill and sends him across a 15-foot gap into the 25-foot quarterpipe. You know, something mellow. …

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Can you jump a curb on a skateboard?

I can’t

Burnquist is from Brazil. He should preform at the 2016 Olympics. 🙂

Rio Olympic Park update

The Olympic architects reveal that Rio 2016 will take over a lagoon site. But the water’s too polluted to swim – and many of the city’s communities do not fit into the glossy urban legacy plan …

Rio Olympic Park

Guardian – The Rio 2016 Olympics: sun, sea and absolutely no swimming

more venue photos

possible 7.0 Bars for Aliya

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Highest Bar start scores this quad via UTRS as of July 28th:

1. He Kexin China 6.8 Chinese Nationals
2. Shang Chunsong China 6.7 Anadia
3. Tan Jiaxin China 6.6 Doha
3. Huang Huidan China 6.6 Chinese Nationals
5. Yao Jinnan China 6.5 Chinese Nationals

Compulsories teach STYLE

Blanton’s Gymnastics Consultancy:

A fantastic display of control, flexibility, rhythm and style!

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https://www.facebook.com/video/embed?video_id=10201835620391664

Shaposh variations

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Sole circle variations are easiest.

I love this kind of skill. But only need to see ONE / routine.

No need for FIG to devalue. But the extra swing to overshoot should be deducted. The uprise to Free Hip or Stalder allowed.

British Coach Development

British Gymnastics is pleased to announce that we are seeking to recruit the first cohort for our new High Performance Coach Development Programme. …

… programme will span over a period of 10 months …

… led by Adrian Stan – High Performance Coach Development Manager …

Applications are now being accepted and will close on the 21st August 2013.

High Performance Coach Development Programme – applications now open

Beth retires

06/08/13: Elizabeth Tweddle MBE today officially announced her retirement from competitive gymnastics …

Beth

Career highlights

· Crowned the British Senior all-around champion in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
· 11 FIG World Cup titles
· Commonwealth Games gold and two silver medals in 2002
· Six European Championships titles along with five silver and one bronze medal
· Three World Championships titles and two bronze medals
· Appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) in the 2010 New Year Honours
· Representing Team GB at the Athens, Beijing and London Olympic Games
· London 2012 Olympic Games bars bronze medal

read more – Beth Tweddle MBE announces her retirement

Click PLAY or watch a British Gymnastics tribute on YouTube.