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Mas Watanabe.

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Note that this is a “Kaz”, not a Tsuk 1/1.

It’s 1/4-on, 3/4-off in the opposite direction.

A montage showing reaction between coaches and gymnasts.

WARNING – some bad falls.

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This was linked by several friends on Facebook.

A similar video – Have a Little Faith – 2008 Olympic Team – by ronigal92 via Gymtage. (new name for Quitter’s Try)

2010 Canadian Gymnastics Championships
MAY 24 – MAY 30, 2010
Kamloops, B.C.

Can you help?

Sign up on GBC website and let us know when you can lend a hand!

There are jobs for everyone. If you have a child – 10 years and up- who wants to work sign them up to be a marshal (check the minor official box and put their age on the form) and to help with awards. It’s a great chance for them to see the action close up! …

Remember – no experience is necessary – we’ll tell you everything you need to know to do your job with confidence!
Thanks for all you can do – we appreciate it!

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A public University in California, UCLA is under threat of funding cuts by the Governator. The California State budget is a disaster.

NCAA Floor Champion Brittani McCullough – Why she owes UCLA.

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(via ioucla.org)

One bit of good news: Cal State Fullerton Gymnastics survives for another season.

New blog … about Artistic Gymnastics.

Norma is posting beautiful and/or interesting photos of WAG gymnasts and more on a Tumblr blog.

check it out – It’s About Artistic Gymnastics

(via GymNiceTic)

Spanny F. Tampson reinterprets the Gatorade – Revolution TV spot (VIDEO).

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I’ll post some of the highlights from last weekend’s USA Jr Olympic Championships.

On the MAG side, the big story was this rivalry in the Level 10 (age 16-18) division.

… It was two days of virtually perfect gymnastics. Both gymnasts not only hit twelve events over two days, but also executed them nearly flawlessly. Mikulak’s second-day score of 91.55 and Silverstein’s 91.00 are the highest ever JO Nationals all-around scores under the present scoring system. …

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Click PLAY or watch Sam Mikulak’a vault on YouTube.

full results of the MAG Championships 2010

• Kayla Williams now training at Cincinnati Gymnastics Academy. Full In Full Out welcomes her.

• Kytra Hunter‘s ankle injury is healing. Should be ready for VISA Championships. Will be a Gator next season.

• Bridget Sloan‘s ankle injury at Pacific Rim looks to be minor, too.

• Jade Barbosa is training in Brazil (VIDEO), despite the necrotic injury to her capitate bone that cannot be treated.

• Kristina Baskett, goddess, does a triathalon photoshoot. She’s performing in Le Reve, Las Vegas.

• Courtney Kupets, the greatest College gymnast of all time, just graduated from Georgia. She’ll be working in the College of Charleston Athletic Department next year. (via @CourtneyKupets)

• Chellsie Memmel not “retired”. Merely taking a break. (VIDEO)

• Amy Chow starting private practice as a general pediatrician. And getting married.

Photo of the week …

Bela Karolyi carries Kerri Strug at her wedding. (via Aunt Joyce)

related post – media perpetuates the myth of Kerri Strug

Want more? Click through to Gymnastics Examiner – The gymnastics week in review

Japanese stars Koko Tsurumi and World champion Kohei Uchimura each won a third consecutive Japanese National title this weekend in Tokyo, Japan. …

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Uchimura scored 92.675 on day 2 when he hit all 6 apparatus.

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German Fabian Hambuchen is scheduled to compete in July at the Japan Cup. He’s Uchimura’s strongest competition, I’d say.

by site editor Rick McCharles

The world’s biggest employer of acrobats needs more. I’ll be assisting at one of the rare “open” auditions. (Normally athletes need be invited.)

Coaches, if you have any athletes you think perfect for Cirque, recommend this opportunity.

OPEN AUDITIONS – ATHLETES – KAMLOOPS – MAY 30, 2010

We are seeking new talent for our current shows and upcoming creations.

ACROBATIC, ARTISTIC & RHYTHMIC GYMNASTICS – DIVING – SYNCHRONIZED SWIMMING – TRAMPOLINE – TUMBLING – OTHER SPORTS

LOCATION: Kamloops Gymnastics & Trampoline Centre
910 McGill Road (Tournament Capital Centre), Kamloops, B.C. V2C 6N6

Please be on-site to register at 9 a.m. Latecomers will not be admitted.

Candidates under 18 years of age must be accompanied by a parent or by a guardian with written authorization from a parent. Please bring a photo, resumé and demo video of your skills.

There’s no specific link to this event, but you can get general information on jobs on the Cirque du Soleil website.

____ By the way, like last year, Cirque shows in Vegas this Summer are on sale starting at $50. These are the lowest prices ever. Note that O is conspicuously not on the list.