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You are invited to participate in a research study of participation motivations and online media usage of masters gymnastics participants (Adult gymnasts). The study is being conducted by Andrea N. Eagleman, Ph.D., a Senior Lecturer in the School of Sport and Exercise at Massey University in New Zealand. …
It takes about 15min to complete.
SPORT MANAWATU:
Fish gotta swim, birds gotta fly… and kids gotta climb, jump and balance! Have you ever been in a queue with young children where there are bars or line dividers about? What do you see the children doing? I imagine you would see children attempting to swing and hang about on such equipment.
While dangling from trees, hanging from bars and swinging by ropes may dismay grown ups, children persist with good reason! Children in generations gone by developed gross motor skills naturally in their daily play. …
related – Moving Smart – “M” IS FOR MONKEYBARS: Getting Ready for Writing
(via Gymnastics BC email newsletter)
Michael Makings competed the World Championships last week. In fact, he introduced a new (very cool) Floor Exercise.
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Michael promotes children trying out Gymnastics in a post on Do It Now:
… In addition to the Africa Championships, which will be held on home soil next year, South African gymnasts can look forward to the 2014 Common Wealth Games and Youth Olympics for young and up and coming gymnasts.
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Even though artistic gymnastics is a tough and demanding sport, the benefits are numerous. The movements involved help develop strength and eye and foot, improve speed, grace, control, concentration, and competitive energy, as well as hone social skills. Taking the time to practise gymnastics will enrich a person’s life with valuable lessons, such as relationships, challenges, victories, defeat, and other realities they will face for the rest of their life. …
Boys like anything to do with flipping, twisting or Parkour.
(via Gymnastics Coaching)
A nice set-up for the little ones from GAGE Gymnastics.
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(via Swing Big)
Check out the great task card graphics on gymtasticsgymtools.com.
Thanks for this Rick! It’s always a big help when you post our stuff. Much appreciated.
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Thank you for this. Hopefully you’ll be able to help gymnasts out.
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Kyle Shewfelt won the Gold medal on Floor at the 2004 Olympics.
He recommends we train in playgrounds. After all, many sit empty. 🙂
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Playground conditioning is ideal for those who travel a lot. Kyle included.
For the first time ever, Tumbl Trak staff member, Carrie Lennox, and ambassador, Michelle Kocan worked collaboratively to present a lecture at National Congress.
The lecture discussed the fundamentals of shaping a great handstand in recreational – pre team athletes. Information was geared toward fun and creative ways to positively encourage coaches to instill good habits in athletes early on.
Feedback from the lecture was positive, including one comment, “I didn’t know there was so much to learn about HANDSTANDS!”
You can see their slide show online here.
Please Contact Carrie (carrie@tumbltrak.com) with any questions or observations you may have!
That’s from the Tumbl Trak Sept 2013 email newsletter
Enjoy and evening out while we watch the kids!!! Kids Night Out this Saturday, Sept. 7th from 6 to 10 pm—includes dinner! Only $25, $20 for siblings!
In Calgary, Canada.
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Kyle Shewfelt was the GOLD medalist on Floor at the Athens Olympics.
The website just went LIVE.
Recreational Gymnastics 
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