Gymnaestrada Group Performances
A few random highlights.
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Rick Mc
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Gymnaestrada – Japanese Evening
Japan is always a big draw at the World Gymnaestrada.
At the two other FIG Gymnaestradas I have attended, a Japanese Men’s Rhythmic Team was my favourite act of all. Sadly, no Men’s Rythmic team made the trip to Switzerland in 2011.
The audience was very supportive of this show after the disasters Japan suffered in March. The theme, in fact, was “Reconstruction“. An MC thanked the World for their support over the past months, and vowed that Japan would rebuild stronger than ever.
The show was tied together not by any theme of Reconstruction, oddly, but rather by an unusual and excellent LIVE band highlighting Anna, the vocalist. (The theme could have been “Swiss Balls” as those featured in many acts.)
Lighting was excellent. But the group opted not to use much the giant video screen. Too bad. Shibumi is a Japanese word meaning elegant simplicity. Many of the acts were elegantly simple.
One highlight was Tokyo Women’s College of P.E. Rhythmic Gymnastics. (They did 3 acts. Rhythmic is far more attractive to me when freed from the constraints of competition attire and rules.)
Nitaidai University showed a 4 high pyramid, always impressive.
My favourite act was a U of Tsukuba comedy Swiss Ball number. They included many movements I’d never seen before. Here they are in a longer version of that act, performed earlier in the week.
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All in all the show was OK, but I am wondering why Japan gets the BIG stage for two shows while superb Portugal only got 1 night?
related – FIG – Waido and the heart of the Japanese
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Rick Mc
Gymnastike Adult Gymnastics page
This is BIG.
Gymnastike now has a page dedicated to Adult Gymnastics: photos, videos and much more.
Click over to Gymnastike to see how it works (VIDEO).
Check out the Gymnastike Adult Gymnastics page for yourself.
If you need personal inspiration to get yourself to Adult class, meet Britta Johansson from Sweden, 92yrs-young, attending her 12th of the 14 World Gymnaestradas held so far.
(via Masters Gymnastics)
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Rick Mc
Gymnaestrada – National Evening Highlights
From the German team at GYMmedia.com.
0’00” Germany; 0’37” Italy; 1’09” South Africa;
1’36” Panamerican Gymnastic Union; 2’28” Greece/Spain;
3’12” Portugal; 3’34” Nordic Countries,Large Group Performances
4’08” Switzerland; 4’34” Portugal.Click PLAY or watch it on YouTube.
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Rick Mc
Swiss Gymnastics Association
An excellent host for Gymnaestrada 2011.
Founded in 1985 by merging the Federal Gymnastics Society (founded 1832) and the Swiss Association for Women’s Gymnastics (founded 1908), the Swiss Gymnastics Association claims 410,000 members. According to its website, it is Switzerland’s strong>ol<dest and largest sports association.
We were updated in the media pack:
- 385,000 members
- 3500 clubs and groups
- 40 employees
- 15 million Swiss francs ( annual budget)
Official website – Google Translated
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Rick Mc
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Gymnastrada Flash Mob dance
At 2min 30sec into the official song of Gymnastrada 2011, dance moves have been posted so that folks can spontaneously break into a Flash Mob wherever they happen to be.
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Rick Mc
arrived Gymnastrada, Switzerland
This a VERY important event for the International Gymnastics Federation. President Bruno Grandi spoke at the opening Press conference. There are 19,100 participants, average age-30.
There are NO COMPETITIONS of any kind scheduled. This is Gymnastics for the LOVE of Gymnastics.
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Kara
This was one of the most inspiring…. exciting events I have been too.. EVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Renmore Gymnastics GymFest 2011
I was guest speaker and VIP at the wonderful year end gymnastics show in Galway, Ireland.
… Leisureland sports complex, Salthill on June 22nd featuring almost all of its members. The showcase will include displays from beginner and recreational gymnasts, through to competitive and elite squad gymnasts. This lively show will feature Disciplines such as Men’s and Women’s Artistic, Tumbling and Rhythmic gymnastics. Due to the large membership numbers the evening will be divided into two separate shows …
Click PLAY or watch highlights on YouTube. (10min)
All the older kids were invited. This gave them a GOAL to work towards during the last weeks of the school year.
The club recovered costs by charging 3 Euro entry. And packed the venue for both shows.
Kara is discussing. 
Rick Mc
Gymnastics Gala Iceland
Here is a glimpse of the amazing year end gymnastics performance at Gerpla, Reykjavik. They celebrated the 40th anniversary of the club founding in style.
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All 4 shows that weekend were sold out.
Thanks Gummi Brynjólfsson for inviting me. I’m volunteer coaching at the gym tonight.
(via Gymnastics Coaching)
Recreational Gymnastics 
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