Benefits of Gymnastics
Physical Benefits
Social Benefits
Cognitive Benefits
Character Benefits
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Rick Mc
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Rick Mc
Calgary Gymnastics Centre
Kayla Bonnel interview by Calgary ShawTV.
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Mara Coles interview.
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CGC finishes their Rec sessions in November. Dedicates all of December to “camps”.
Thanks Brett.
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Rick Mc
teen girls who exercise get better grades
• Study found link between academic performance and exercise at 11 years old
• Improvements sustained over the long term leaving a lasting effect
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The findings come from a major study by researchers in Bristol and Scotland published online in the British Journal of Sports Medicine.
If confirmed, this could have implications for public health and education policy, they said.
The research involved almost 5,000 children taking part in the Children Of The 90s study, tracking the long-term health of around 14,000 children born in the UK between 1991 and 1992 in the South West of England.How exercise can help teenage girls get better grades in science… and the tougher workout the better
(via Lukas Stritt)
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Rick Mc
small classes are GOOD
Coach / educator Lukas Stritt:
Small classes are good for students:
Taiso Gymnastics, Saskatoon
Parents know that small classes are better for their children, especially preschoolers.
If your class size is smaller than the competition, be sure to ADVERTISE that fact. 🙂
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Rick Mc
Gymnastics in South Africa
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.
Join up
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)
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Rick Mc
drop off your kid at the Gym
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!
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Rick Mc
Olympic Champion announces new Rec Gym Club
In Calgary, Canada.
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Kyle Shewfelt was the GOLD medalist on Floor at the Athens Olympics.
The website just went LIVE.
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Rick Mc
Prairie Fire Cheerleading preschool
A Cheer program with preschool?
Yep.
Prairie Fire Cheerleading is really excited to introduce our newest programming!
This Fall we will begin an exciting adventure with our Preschool Play and Learn Gym Classes! We will also be offering a preschool drop in class for kids to have some fun and burn up some energy while working on body awareness and motor skills in a controlled, coach led environment!
One of the owners is a former Artistic Gymnast and coach, expert in running preschool gym.
Note that the blurb is posted on kijiji. That’s a free online classified ad site (owned by Ebay), something like Craig’s List.
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Rick Mc
Manjak’s Gymnastics, Toronto
We had the warmest possible welcome this week at Manjak’s NEW Gymnastics Club.
The atmosphere is positive. Everyone has FUN. 🙂
I highly recommend you stop by to check it out, if you get the chance. It’s not far from the Toronto airport.
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Rick Mc
Gymnastics Australia – LaunchPad
LaunchPad is a Gymnastics Australia initiative and combines fundamental gymnastics activities and programs who develop broad movement skills in children (0-12 years) through fun, safe and challenging activities.
LaunchPad’s programs are all about fundamental movement. They’ve been especially designed to provide children the opportunity to practice, develop and, most importantly, enjoy moving through a wide-range of activities that will help them to develop physically, socially and cognitively.
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Kindergym
Gym Fun
Gym SkillsLevels are well named. 🙂
Recreational Gymnastics 
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