Angry Cat Position & Safety Rolls in Gymnastics
by site editor Rick McCharles
Round and rigid. A very safe shape.
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It leads directly into the Safety Roll sideways.
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Gymnastics – Introducing Backward Roll
by site editor Rick McCharles
Children have disproportionately LARGE heads relative to their body. Backward rolling can be awkward for them.
Here’s the best way to do them safely.
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This is one of 170+ Fitness Games and Activities. See more on my Tumbl Trak Fitness Games playlist.
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Recreation Gymnastics to resume in New Zealand
As I post there have been no new cases of COVID-19 for the 3rd day in a row.
New Zealand will be one of the first nations of the world to resume coaching Recreational Gymnastics in the new normal. We should study them before reopening our own Rec programs.
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Reopening REC Gymnastics classes after COVID-19
To start we should be super cautious in order to reassure parents that their children are SAFE at the Gym.
For example, see how this organization plans to do it.
Kem’s Gym and Inciardi School of Dance
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Drop-in Jump and Play Gymnastics
Parents of preschool children love drop-in Gymnastics.
It’s an indoor padded playground.
Be sure your insurance company covers this kind of class.
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teaching safe rope climb
by site editor Rick McCharles
Rope climb is a wonderful activity.
But one of the biggest mistakes I see in gyms is coaches putting young kids up high on ropes too soon. … We’ve all heard of or seen children falling.
Climbing high is not necessary nor efficient for fun and fitness.
I was compelled to put together a video of how to introduce children to rope climb. Without putting them into a situation where a small mistake could be a big injury.
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(via Gymnastics Coaching)
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Gymnastics Bring-a-Friend Day
I love these days. A fairly high percentage of friends will sign up … IF they can be in the same class as their friend.
The BIG concern for clubs, however, is liability.
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Why kids need risk, fear and excitement in play
When children test their own boundaries in thrilling play, they develop self-confidence, resilience and risk management skills.
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Self-taught Trampoline is too Dangerous
Landon Smith broke his neck at Jump Park Trampoline in January.
We recommend that EVERYONE train with certified, experienced coaches at a Club. Backyard Tramps and drop-in Trampoline Centres are too dangerous.
related – Alberta Injury Prevention Program – Position Statement Private Residence Trampoline Safety
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drop-in parent and tot Gymnastics
I ran this kind of class 4 times a week for a year. LOVED it. Parents LOVED it. Coaches LOVED supervising.
The only issue is whether or not your insurance covers it. 😦
Sometimes school age siblings wanted to play too. Handle those situations on a case by case basis.
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