Russian Gymnastics/Diving online TV

From Alan Owen on Facebook:

A new website, I-G.TV, funded by the Federation Sports Ministry in Russia has just opened. This website will provide live streaming events of regional gymnastics and diving competitions in Russia to the world. Previously during trials I-G.TV broadcasted the Voronin Memorial but most visitors from outside Russia couldn’t connect reliably. Hopefully, with the website officially opening yesterday, the streaming issues have been resolved and we can watch the events live online! We will have to wait until the next competition, which will be the Russian-Chinese games.

The website is located at http://www.i-g.tv/.

“The whole range of opportunities offered by the world of gymnastics and diving presented on the I-G.TV portal will be useful both for beginners and professionals. The web-cameras installed in gyms and swimming pools will enable I-G.TV visitors to watch on-line competitions in different parts of the world. Parents will see their children in the process of training. Russian gymnastic and diving stars will share their valuable experience and give advice. The best coaches will offer their master-classes and video trainings, and Olympic champions will give their recommendations on performance of any elements of interest to you. On-line consultations of leading sports doctors and psychologists will be also organized on the portal. Apart from that, the portal is of unique nature because it grants to athletes an opportunity to share their skills and new achievements. To this end, it’s enough to download your video on the I-G.TV portal, so that visitors could vote. Top athletes chosen by the audience and the sports stars will be awarded a prize established by I-G.TV.” You can also find interviews with coaches such as Leonid Arkaev and Alexei Nemov.

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gymnastics builder Niels Bukh

From Ollerup, Denmark.

This work features the first international biography of Niels Bukh (1880-1950), the charismatic founder of the special Danish school of modern gymnastics.

His team of young elite gymnasts traveled around the world demonstrating his gymnastics, and in Japan, his school is still attracting thousands of pupils.

Bukh’s private life and his fascination with the German Nazi party makes him a very controversial figure even fifty years after his death. It includes a DVD with 131 film clips in Danish, English, and Japanese. …

Amazon

A gay Nazi collaborator. Sounds interesting.

Read a review by Wendy Varney.

athletes on their parents …

Sports Girls Play linked to an excellent article on USA Swimming:

11-13 YEAR OLD SWIMMERS …
Things they love and appreciate:

When my parents encourage and support me even after a swim that I did not drop time.

When my parents tell me to not worry about my event, just go out and have fun.

How my parents prepare for my meets: Drive me there, take time off to go to meet, bring healthy food.

When my parents accept that even though I added time, I still tried my best.

When my parents don’t put pressure on me.

I like how my parents encourage me to do well and encourage my swimming.

I like it when my parents tell me they are proud of me.

I like when my parents tell me I love you no matter what happens.

read more – How Parents Affect Success: An Athletes Perspective

You might want to post that at the gym. … And ask parents to cancel their subscription to Pushy Parents.

Gymnastics Camp Rec Lesson Plans

Patti Komara offers Week-Long Camp Lesson Plans for Gymnastics. The same plan used at Stars and Stripes Kids Activity Center in Michigan.

List of themes:
-Super Scrapbooking
-Pretty Princess
-Preschool Gymnastics
-Pirates
-Nature’s Discovery
-My Dolly and Me
-Just Being a Kid-Games, Games, Games
-Imagination Station
-Dinosaur Dig
-Cooking
-Cheerleading
-Arts & Crafts Galore

Price: $219.95

(via Rec Gymnastics)

women starting Parkour

Parkour has boomed worldwide, mostly thanks to YouTube.

But there are very few female participants.

The ladies may be inspired this feature on Ann Kaczka, a normal young woman who wanted to get started. The challenges she faced.

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

(via WFPF)

GymSmarts – new website

Tom & Reiko Beach announced the upgrade features:

• Easier for you to navigate and find what you need.
• Every DVD now has a sample clip of the DVD content.
• Easily search by coach or topic

Check it out – GymSmarts.com

I’m still wanting streaming video though, Tom.

Could you offer that service through iTunes or YouTube?