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#MakeTheRules
… Nike’s new commercial celebrating the 40th anniversary of Title IX …
The ad spot honors women athletes for facing up to sexism, breaking barriers and taking on The Man (so to speak). Featuring boxer Marlen Esparza, marathoner Joan Benoit Samuelson and basketball star Lisa Leslie, the commercial cleverly revisits the dark ages of women’s athletics, when women and sports weren’t supposed to mix.
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
Good luck to all competitors in Quebec. This is it. The final chance to earn “points” enough to be named an Olympian.
Click PLAY or watch Brittany’s day 1 Bars on YouTube. … She lands the dismount. 🙂
Many have commented on how undistinguished are the Canadian trials compared with SHOWTIME USA in San Jose.
The sport has never yet been well marketed in Canada. Regulated by a Government monopoly, there’s not been enough incentive to monetize. USA Gymnastics doesn’t get a single tax dollar.
Friday the girls nominated to the 2012 Canadian Olympic Team will be introduced at an event in Ottawa presented by Crest and Oral-B. Media are invited.
… That’s a start. 🙂
I’m wrapping up a week long coaching course right now. Trying to summarize simply. 🙂
Thanks Hal.
USA Olympic Trials home | RESULTS | USAG YouTube Playlists | Examiner
Steven Gluckstein. His little brother is traveling alternate, I believe.
Savannah Vinsant of Newton, Texas/Trampoline and Tumbling Express, and Steven Gluckstein of Atlantic Heights, N.J./ETA Gymnastics, will represent the United States in trampoline …
Congratulations to those coaches who today completed our 6 day National Certification course in Alberta.
Myself and Jeff Pauliuk were the primary clinicians. We brought in some guest “experts” in specific areas to assist.
Also, Ken Soehn, our Olympic Trampoline alternate coach. He presented on the topic “Trampoline for Artistic Gymnasts”.
Thanks host Exalta Gymnastics. The venue was ideal. 🙂
So far a repeat of Visa Championships. Spotted routine. Separate dismount in training.
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Click PLAY or watch the dismount on YouTube.
Let’s see what happens in the competition.
Trials in progress.
OFFICIAL from Gymnastics Canada – Vaculik leads contenders for women’s Olympic gymnastics team
Kristina Vaculik 76.60 “points”
Victoria Moors 55.40
Brittany Rogers 26.60
Jessica Savona 23.20
Dominique Pegg 23.10
Ellie Black 22.40
Barring disaster, the Team’s going to come out of this group.
Final day of competition Thursday. Team announced by Friday.
Brittany Rogers makes biggest gains in points on day 1 of the final Olympic selection with 1st on vault and bars, and 3rd AA.
Examiner – News and notes from the 2012 Canadian Olympic Trials
Check the comments in that post, as well.
related – IG – Canada’s Lee Confident in Captain’s Role
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Taped ankles, wrist supports, back braces, knee pressure straps….
All of the above serves a function in our sport. These supports help the athlete continue to work out in spite of a nagging injury.
But in some gyms taping and wrapping seem to be a part of the team culture …
What needs to be considered are more strength exercises to make the athlete stronger. In addition, coaches need to stress safety first to prevent injuries in the first place. Mats, soft landings, more work on tramp and less on the hard floor when tumbling, etc…
Is this wrap actually doing anything?
When I visited Al’s gym GAGE earlier this year, I saw very few gymnasts taped or wrapped. Their training system and facility looked as safe as any other elite gym I can recall.
