Alina Weinstein – Fairytale Season

Alina anchored Beam at Regionals for Illinois, their 4th apparatus.

Nebraska was on Vault.

Illinois upset Nebraska to qualify a Team to Nationals for only the 3rd time.

Amanda posted an interview with Alina on the season, the Pro Gym Challenge and her plans after graduation.

Triple Twist – Looking Back At “a Fairytale Season” and More- Interview with Alina Weinstein

Click PLAY or watch Alina’s Vault on YouTube.

Spoiler – She wants to COACH. 🙂

Seitz is German Champion

1. Seitz, Elisabeth 55,199
2. Hill, Lisa Katharina 54,564
3. Bui, Kim 54,032

full results (PDF)

© Alexander Griiber
© Alexander Griiber

(via turn-news German)

Head Over Heels About Gymnastics

Coach Cassie and her 19-month-old both give rave reviews.

gymnastics book

… The author, Gemma Coles, does a fantastic job of making directions clear with regards to safety. The pictures are superb and the design is fantastic. A parent can easily help their child achieve these gymnastics exercises and shapes in the comfort of their own home. It also gives these great tips to transform any parent into a knowledgeable facilitator of movement. …

Book Review: Head Over Heels About Gymnastics

Gemma sent me a review copy. It will be donated to Hardy Fink’s personal gymnastics library, one of the best in the world.

Graphics are superb. Gymnastics correct. High production qualities.

It would make a great gift for a young gymnast.

Hambüchen ties Geinger

The great Eberhard Gienger was 7 times German National Champion between 1972 and 1979.

The fabulous one just won his 7th title.

1. Hambüchen, Fabian 88,650
2. Toba, Andreas 86,200
3. Sorrer, Philip 85,250

results (PDF)

Fab

Marcel competed only Rings and P Bars.

Beth Tweddle montage

Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.

Beth Tweddle Montage from Martyn

Wouldn’t she have been great at the Pro Gym Challenge?

Her’s is still the toughest Bar routine all time.

Courtney McCool interview

Flashback Interview with U.S. Olympic medalist Courtney McCool,

she takes us back to the 2004 selection process beginning with the 2004 US Championships.

Courtney talks about her famous peel off bars and how that affected her second day of competition …

http://www.gymnastike.org/embed/MTE4NzEwMTk3?related=1&autoplay=false

Watch more video of Flashback Friday on gymnastike.org

NAAG needs a coach

National Academy of Artistic Gymnastics in Eugene, Oregon is looking for a full-time WAG coach. Responsible for the development of all phases of the women’s optional team.

The home of:

17 Olympians
56 National Champions

That’s also the home gym of 2013 JO Senior D All-Around Champion Kaytianna McMillian.

Click PLAY or watch her Bars on YouTube.

And — of course — 3 time Olympian Linda Metheny Mulvihill. (VIDEO)

For more information email Gymit (a) aol.com