backward salto from P Bars

We were just talking about technique on this skill today at Avant Couer.

It’s a skill that often goes wrong if you rush.

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I do like the swing Manna progression.

Sulekha Modi Zaug to SUNY Cortland

Sulekha Modi Zaug has been named the Red Dragons’ women’s gymnastics head coach …

“It is such an honor and unique responsibility to be able to coach a sport that I love, that framed my childhood and brought me so much success at my alma mater,” said Zaug. “Cortland is in my blood. …

Heart this on Facebook.

#bottlecapchallenge

And we have the winners.

ACL surgery for young athletes

Dr. Shea explains why ACL surgery is more challenging for young people who are still growing.

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(Via Positive Coaching Alliance)

Canada’s A-teams to PanAms

Zach Clay (Chilliwack, B.C.)
René Cournoyer (Repentigny, Que.)
Justin Karstadt (Etobicoke, Ont.)
Cory Paterson (Oakville, Ont.)
Sam Zakutney (Ottawa, Ont.)

Ed Van Hoof (Luton, Great Britain) – Head Coach
Jean-Sebastien Tougas (Montreal, Que.) – Team Coach

Ellie Black (Halifax, N.S.)
Shallon Olsen (Surrey, B.C.)
Brooklyn Moors (Cambridge, Ont.)
Ana Padurariu (Whitby, Ont.)
Victoria Woo (Brossard, Que.)

David Kikuchi (Truro, N.S.) – Team Coach
Lorie Henderson (Winnipeg, Man.) – Team Coach
Elvira Saadi (Cambridge, Ont.) – Personal Coach

via Fans of Canadian Gymnastics