MostepanovaFan posts this 1980 routine, one of her favourites of all time.
Click PLAY or watch Elena on YouTube.
Roll out skills had not yet been banned in Women’s gymnastics.
Elena is today a coach in Canada.
more Samantha Shapiro
Another Shapiro video from AshleyakaFlipper. (I’m still not tired of that lengthy intro.)
As she says:
… Sam Shapiro (in my opinion) has the best form and is the best dancer in this generation. She’s so incredible. …
Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
the Jim Walker gymnastics pit
This is a repost from Dec. 2007.
This system is super durable. And probably costs less over the long term.
It’s incredibly safe too as I learned when I tested the one at University of Georgia.
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Jim Walker uses a unique design, suspending a grid of special cables one foot above the floor, supporting foam and matting above.
You cannot yet order one of Jim’s pits yourself, as he only does them for friends. (Friends like WOGA, Beigers, Hills, Parkettes, Karolyi Ranch. Those kind of friends.)
If you want to know more, email him:
jwalker AT excalibur-gymnastics.com
coach in New Zealand
HEAD COACH ARTISTIC GYMNASTICS. Full time position available in a world class gymnastics facility, Auckland, New Zealand. Suit senior coach with experience in either Men’s or Women’s Artistic Gymnastics. Hands on coaching of Uneven Bars, Vault and Floor Acro (tumbling) for Women’s development and senior squads.
Contact Marie at maries@gymsport.co.nz
Job Description available on NEWS www.gymsport.co.nz
Amazing gym. Counties Manukau.
Georgia ranked #1 in Gymnastics
NCAA Women’s Gymnastics
GymInfo – 2010 Women’s Pre-Season Coaches Poll
Same as it ever was …
see the entire list
GymABstics now on DVD
GymABstics was launched as an online subscription program earlier this year by former gymnasts Andy and Jay Thornton of American Gymnast.
Just in time for Christmas, it’s now on DVD.
Plus, you’ll still be able to download the associated MP3 audio files, nutrition articles, weekly motivation articles and our favorite delicious recipes for each workout DVD that you purchase!
… You don’t need a gym membership or any fancy equipment – not even dumbbells or a chin-up bar. All you need is your own body and a little bit of space! GymABstics is designed to be a motivational, inspirational, comprehensive health and fitness program that will sculpt your body …
Might be of interest to your adult Rec gymnasts or gymnastics parents.
Svetlana Khorkina – Look At Me
GymDrills.com
I’m checking out a gymnastics drills site called GymDrills.com put together by Will Vaughn. It looks quite good.
GymDrills.com reminds me of American Gymnast’s Gymnastics on Demand service. A collection of video clips showing drills.
GymDrills covers Women’s Artistic Gymnastics, the 4 apparatus, conditioning and flexibility.
You can try it free for a week … if you register first.
Subscription Options:
• Free per 7 Days (Trial)
• 3.99 USD per 1 Month (Monthly Membership)
• 35.00 USD per 1 Year (Year Membership)
Leave a comment if you try it out yourself.
deduction for “chest low” on landing
An interesting thread on the IG forum started by LilyPod:
… what degrees of chest position earn a deduction, and how many tenths are deducted at each degree? (if that makes sense). Where do you draw the line between acceptable and “too low” when a gymnast dismounts or lands a pass?
I screencapped 4 girls who are currently doing the full-twisting double pike in today’s code at the moment their feet hit the floor. Can anyone use the pics to explain to me who is getting a deduction and who is not? I’m really just trying to understand. …
Elaine comments:
Officially, the deductions are as follows…
Body posture deductions:
– head at hip level: 0.10
– head at knee level: 0.30
Click through to see the other 3 images and make comment. Especially if you are a judge.
IG Forum – Chest Position and today’s code
super stud gymnast
Thomas won an award at Woodward West Gymnastics camp. He was the man brave enough to ask coach Alica Sacramone to dance.
Thanks Ron Noe for sending us the link.
Update: Thomas has some competition. Word is Alicia is dating this guy.
Gymnastics Coaching.com 