GymJam gymnastics camp, California

Kyle Shewfelt, Olympic Floor Champion, recommends the GymJam camp run by US Olympic Coach 2004, Chris Waller. His camp is loaded with world class staff: Mohini Bhardwaj, Jason Gatson, Kip Simons and many, many more! Camp is June 25-30, 2006.

::::: GymJam Camp Official Site

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designer clothing

Jacob Small tipped us off to something cool. Fashionable clothing for gymnastics & cheer. Or anyone.

This site has a great name too — CanYouSayGeronimo.com

…::¿CAN YOU SAY GERONIMO?::…

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U.S. Winter Olympic Team

Free downloads of Shaun White and the rest of their team. Very professional photo wallpaper.

White_640.jpgUnited States Olympic Committee – 2006 U.S. Olympic Team wallpapers, videos

I cheered when Shaun White won the Olympic Gold in men’s halfpipe snowboard in 2006.

He’s a double pro, snowboarder and skateboarder, from California. I became a fan after seeing a DVD he circulated widely in 2005 called The White Album. His life story as a teen prodigy, hanging with Tony Hawk, is truly remarkable.

Choosing a Gymnastics Summer Camp

gymnastics.gifI’m booked as a guest coach at 4 summer camps, so far. I love them. Summer training is my favourite time of year.

John Howard, prolific gymnastics pundit, posted a good article:

5 Reasons to Pick a Gymnastics Camp

  • Innovation
  • A High Level of Training Available
  • Training Equipment
  • College Scholarships (University-based camps)
  • Elite Contacts
  • 5 Reasons to Pick a Gymnastics Camp | Summer Camps Guide

    movie – Peaceful Warrior

    Another gymnastics movie in 2006? Excellent!

    Watch the trailer now.

    It’s based on the Dan Millman classic. Millman even has a bit role in the film.

    But I’m particularly keen to see Nick Nolte as the sage.

    Way of the Peaceful Warrior, 20th Anniversary Edition: A Book That Changes Lives

    USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program

    USA Wellness logoUSA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program National Health Care Referral Network.

    Check their list of medical practitioners with proven experience working with high level athletes.

    This is one small part of the US Athlete Wellness program, the goals of which I am not entirely clear. (Leave a comment on this post if you can illuminate me.)

    Many excellent articles are associated with this program including, as an example, Creating a Healthy & Effective Motivational Climate, by Marilyn Strawbridge, Ph.D. & Nancy Marshall, B.A. published in Technique magazine.

    Nancy Thies Marshall is the manager of USA Gymnastics Athlete Wellness Program 2006.

    ASEC – Action Sports Environmental Coalition

    Some of the big names in Action Sports joined together in a good cause. The best description of their program I’ve seen is a cool movie, surprisingly, on Darryl Hanna’s website:

    Dhlovelive.com ASEC video clip

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    After respecting the environment, I recommend the boys run out and rent Darryl Hanna’s first movie — Summer Lovers. Ooooo.

    Elyse Hopfner-Hibbs (Canada)

    H-hibbs.jpgIG Online Interview:
    I currently have no issues with the new Code. I think it does allow the gymnasts to be unique, and because we are all trying to throw our most difficult skills, it makes it more exciting and interesting, both to watch and perform.


    profile on Gymnastics Canada

    One of the first international athletes I’ve heard not grumbling about the new code of points. Perhaps the dissension is beginning to fade.

    I still bemoan the loss of Nadia’s perfect 10, one of the great brands of all time.

    beach gymnastics






    Originally uploaded by TravisPurser.

    This photo takes me back to the late 1970s when a group of us made the pilgrimage to the Santa Monica Gym Fest in California. We missed the walk-up registration deadline to compete — probably a good thing.

    Schwarzenegger trained at Gold’s Gym, Santa Monica under Joe Weider starting 1968.

    These rings are still there! We took kids to Muscle Beach in 2004 (photos).


    Santa Monica Gymfest t-shirt is still on sale
    though the beach meet is defunct. Buy one from 10.0