tumbling, tramp, diving, acrobatics, circus, cheer, dance, martial arts, X sports … and more
Luke Wiwatowski:
I’m having some trouble with Reisport guards of late. The leather seems to be breaking more often and wearing out quicker. I’ve heard that the leather at the moment is going through a bad batch. In any case I’m on the hunt for a new brand
I like expensive Reisport grips best for guys, inexpensive Grips Etc for girls.
But Reisport quality often suffers. I recall older gymnasts ripping them in half first turn on the apparatus. 😦
Leave a comment on Luke’s blog if you have advice.
… Pretty darn amazing, especially considering that just a few short years ago many of the hobby level humanoid robot builders were lucky to keep their robots balanced and upright while walking for an extended period or boxing in the ROBO-ONE ring. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
(via Robot Dreams)
That link has a video of a robot riding bicycle, as well.
Good news out of Cancun.
USA Gymnastics announced today that it is committing $100,000 during the next three years toward a Global Ambassador Program designed to assist countries with the development of gymnastics worldwide.
In partnership with the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC), AAI and the International Gymnastics Federation (FIG), USA Gymnastics will provide its athletes and coaches as consultants on a request basis to countries to stimulate the growth of the sport and athlete development at many levels. …
“This is a perfect example of how countries can share their expertise in the interest of global development,” commented FIG President Bruno Grandi. “The FIG is grateful for USA Gymnastics’ leadership with this program, and we look forward to the impact it can have around the world.” …
USA Gymnastics and the FIG will identify qualified countries annually in the years 2013-15, with specific criteria and information on the request process available to the countries beginning in January 2013.
Here’s the USAG press release.
Between IOC Olympic Solidarity, FIG Academy & new Age Group Development Programs WAG / MAG, and this, developing nations have some terrific opportunities.
related – I’ll be the FIG Expert at a week long Age Group clinic in the westernmost nation on the African mainland — Senegal — Nov 19-24th.
Due to strong demand, Arjen Butter’s launched an iPad app for WAG ($3.99) to accompany his MAG app.
Features:
• up to 24 Users (gymnasts)
• as many routines as you wish for each
• browse the Code of Points
• click on elements in the Code;
~ Let an element zoom out to see it more clear
~ Add the element in your routine
• Within your routine change positions of elements
• Drag elements out of your routine to delete them
The WAG version is similar to the MAG, but it has a couple of extras:
– a notebook on the routines you post
– PDF files with extra information from FIG
It’s pretty much finished, but updates are in the works as Arjen gets feedback from users.
Download it from iTunes ($3.99 or 2,99 €)
Questions? Suggestions? – sportapping (a) hotmail.com
related – GS Judge software for Windows (VIDEO) (last updated May 2012)
Some of the 2013 OU Gymnastics Team’s E valued skills
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Click PLAY or watch Georgia half-set verification Bars & Beam Oct. 23rd on YouTube.
Katt coaching a dancer wanting to learn aerial cartwheel.
Check the unusual “spot“.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
The economy is good in the Great White North. Gyms are full.
In fact most of the socialist democracies are doing well economically. Denmark, Finland and the Netherlands ranked happiest in a recent report by the Organization for Economic Co-Operation and Development. Canadians are generally happy, too. 🙂
The past week I’ve been a guest coach at Taiso Gymnastics, Saskatoon, one of the top Men’s Artistic clubs in the country. Taiso has a full-time position available working alongside Head Coach Markos Baikos with National and International competitors.
Click PLAY or watch some P Bars / Pommel training on YouTube.
Markos has dozens of good kids including international Seniors Jayd Lukenchuk and Anderson Loran. But he needs help. Email office (a) taiso.ca if you might be interested in a job.
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Two of the best coaches I know, Susan and Kelly Manjak, are opening a new High Performance gym in Toronto — Manjak’s Gymnastics. WAG and MAG.
The club is HIRING. 🙂 This is a terrific opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a fast rising elevator.
And it’s a for profit business — not a “non-profit Society”. A big plus for those coaches frustrated working for a volunteer Board of parents.
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Gymnastics Canada is still advertising for a new Men’s National Coach.
related – more coaching jobs in Canada
Leave a comment if you’ve links to other Canuck jobs.
Watch this helpful minute long video that gives you step-by-step instructions on how to examine your breasts for cancer. And please, share with your friends and family.
Click PLAY or watch it on Vimeo.
Minute Hacks – How to Check for Breast Cancer from Minute Hacks by OEDB.org
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Job Title: National Center Coach MAG, Senior International Level
Reporting to: Sports Director, Swedish Gymnastics FederationBased: Malmö, Sweden
Salary: Competitive salary depending upon the experience and track record of the appointed
candidate.Start date: Spring of 2013, or as soon as possible.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Work together with the National Team Coordinator and the Sports Director preparing
the national team for international championships and developing the level of MAG in
Sweden
deadline for application – November 20th.
details – JOB National Center Coach MAG SWEDEN (PDF)
Gymnastics Coaching.com 