Cheer Dads surprise daughters with their own routine

A group of 18 dads from Edmonton, with kids in Perfect Storm Athletics, surprised their daughters with a viral cheerleading routine of their own last week.

The fathers called themselves “the weathermen” and had three secretive practices with trainers from Perfect Storm Athletics to learn the routine.

They performed the three-minute routine in front of their kids on April 14 at a showcase in Calgary called 4Cast that featured all of the Perfect Storm clubs in Alberta. …

Global News

Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.

whatever happened to MSU’s John Engler?

Recall the disgraced President of Michigan State University?

Forced to resign after bungling the Larry Nassar sexual assaults scandal?

U.S. Education Secretary Betsy DeVos just named him to a four-year term on the National Assessment Governing Board.

Rather than be surprised, recall that DeVos weakened rules intended to protect victims of sexual misconduct on college campuses. Both Engler and DeVos would discourage victims from coming forward. 😟

related – One bit of good news from MSU – With Engler GONE, the University is doing plenty on campus in support of April Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Avengers: Endgame stunt women Heidi and Renae

Five of the seven Moneymaker siblings were gymnasts.

Including Heidi (UCLA) and Renae (San Jose State).

THE MARVELOUS MONEYMAKERS

FIG MTC clarifications and updates

Compression Bandages
• Gymnasts must refrain from wearing compression sleeves during competition
• Deduction 0.3

Rings
Recognition of Swallow versus Support scale (Planche)

• In order to provide clarity; if the shoulder is completely above the top of the Rings the element will be recognized as a support scale.

Horizontal Bar
• Regarding the performance expectations for the exit from the Czech giant swing; A simple stoop exit from dorsal hang is permitted without an angular deviation deduction, but also does not receive any value.

Details

Alegría is back

Alegría is reinterpreted in a revamped version to share its timeless story once again. “ALEGRIA in a new light”, has its launch of 18 of April of 2019, in Montreal, Quebec.

Click PLAY or get a preview on Twitter.

Alegría is a Cirque du Soleil touring production …

It was one of Cirque du Soleil’s most popular touring shows. Since it premiered in April 1994, it has been performed over 5,000 times and seen by over 14 million spectators in more than 250 cities around the world. …

Li Li Leung interview

In my opinion, too many are too quick to criticize.

Give the woman a chance.

Let’s judge the actions of USAG, not every word of every interview.

Can Li Li Leung Save USA Gymnastics?

After years of turmoil in the sport, the new president and CEO wants to overhaul the culture.

Her salary is $450,000 / year and as much as $90,000 in annual bonuses. Almost as much as D-D.

Baylor wins 5th consecutive NCATA title

National Collegiate Acrobatics and Tumbling Association

Top seed Baylor used a strong performance in the tumbling and team events to earn its fifth-straight national championship with a 278.400-271.725 victory over second-seeded Oregon on Saturday evening in the NCATA Tournament finals.

The Bears also wrapped up their fourth undefeated season in program history by ending the year with a 12-0 record. Oregon wraps up the year with a 7-3 mark, with all three of its losses coming to Baylor this season. …

thencata.org

John Roethlisberger interview

Immediately following Nationals, Sam interviewed one of her ESPN co-hosts (triple Olympian) John Roethlisberger on the meet and the future of NCAA Gymnastics.

One NCAA Championships dream discussed:

  1. Thursday – Women’s prelims
  2. Friday – Men’s prelims
  3. Saturday – Women’s Four-on-the-Floor
  4. Sunday – Men’s finals

Click through Twitter to listen.