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Invented by Dan Niehaus at Westwinds Gymnastics, Lethbridge, the legacy lives on.
It’s still done in Christchurch, New Zealand, I’m told.
Here I am leading 100 gymnasts at Gymnastics Camp in Idaho.
… Thank GOD there’s no video. 🙂
Most clubs would like to offer more recreational Rhythmic. But don’t have the expertise. Or don’t have the (somewhat expensive) apparatus.
The Olympic version of the discipline is so complex, the rules so unwelcoming, that it turns off many an average gymnastics coach.
Help is at hand.
This friendly text is for you. Anyone can teach an introductory Rhythmic gymnastics program with this book. Boys and girls. There is even advice for making your own Ribbons and Ropes.
Teaching Rhythmic Gymnastics: A Developmentally Appropriate Approach by Heather C. Palmer
In the USA and around the world.
Masters-Gymnastics.com has the best list online.
ADD any programs not linked via that page.
Just one of the hundreds of gymnastics video tutorials on BackHandspring.com.
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This pic, posted by Fédération Française de Gymnastique on Facebooks has gone viral. 1500+ likes, and 440+ shares.
Click on the picture to see the original larger version.
End of session at A-Mazing Adventures in Regina, the kids enjoy this mountain climb. Followed by a big slide into the pit.
Here’s another photo of that set-up.
Low cost, yet with plenty of uses.
Fun Sticks are a NEW fun product that have multiple uses. Velcroâ„¢ flaps on one end of each Fun Stick allow them to stand up on closed loop carpeted surfaces. Use a set for jumping over, marking stations, obstacle courses, and more!
Fun Sticks are an essential element in creating a Forster Handstand Training System, which helps gymnasts learn to self-correct handstand positioning at all skill levels. The Handstand Training System is a great side station for bars that will keep your gymnasts working and learning new skills while they wait their turn on bars.
All that is needed to create a Forster Handstand Training System are Fun Sticks, a wall with closed loop carpet, and a Floor Bar or Beam. For early learners, have students kick up to a handstand with their legs touching the Fun Stick. Move the Fun Stick down on the wall to wrist height and watch your more advanced gymnast’s impressive handstand work.
Individual Fun Sticks are supplied in random colors. Packages of 6 include one of each color.
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Here’s another new product video from my friends at Tumbl Trak.
5 Set-ups in 1 Bar System!
(1) Single bar,
(2) Double bar,
(3) Mini Unevens,
(4) P-bars, or
(5) Multi-Use Fun/Wall Station, the 5-in-1 Bar System is big in ideas and uses for its small footprint. Each bar is adjustable from 38″ to 59″ and is stable enough for various swinging, hanging and strength skills.The 5-in-1 system is action packed as several learners can be engaged at one time. Supportive enough to strap a wall system, (add a Power Launch and floor bar!) for a full circuit work out!
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In June 2012 package options start at $730.15.
Details.
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Recreational Gymnastics 
Kara 11:27 am on August 1, 2012 Permalink |
There has got to be a video somewhere?!?!?!
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