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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
Use gymnastics to build the best snowman
That’s the title of a new BC Play Gymnastics post:
Studies show that during the winter months, physical activity levels drop considerably. According to Stephen Parker from Health Guidance, “exercise patterns are highly seasonal. Activity in the winter and autumn months falls to half of the summer high”. (1) Why? probably because it is cold, wet and snowy outside and the motivation to get out and be active drops.
But …
Gymnastics provides the core skills of agility, balance and coordination needed to feel confident on the mountains, participating in your favourite snow sport, or even just getting outside and going for a long winter walk. Plus strength and balance help make the best snowman!
read more – Use gymnastics to build the best snowman
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Rick Mc
KinderGym Setups
Nick Blanton recommends we make them challenging. And change them often.
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Rick Mc
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Rick Mc
Maximum Engagement in Games and Activities (MEGA)
PISE (Pacific Institute for Sport Excellence) is excited to announce the launch of Maximum Engagement in Games and Activities (MEGA), a physical literacy guide for instructors.
… MEGA was developed by PISE Physical Literacy Coordinators, Kelly Graham and Andrea Pask to fill a need for an easy to use physical literacy guide.
… 108 page guide …In addition there is a games resource that is broken down into the first three stages of the Long Term Athlete Development Model (LTAD) –
Active Start (0-6)
Fundamentals (Boys 6-9, Girls 6-8)
Learning to Train (Boys 9-12, Girls 8-11)Though I dislike the new term “Physical Literacy“, the resource is interesting. And it’s available FREE online — Maximum Engagement in Games and Activities as a PDF. 🙂
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Rick Mc
BC Gymnaestrada 2014
Why Gymnaestrada??
Gymnaestrada is a perfect option for kids who love to perform, but do not want the pressure of competitions or who are involved in other sports and activities. …
Performance gymnastics is a great confidence builder in kids. …
According to the Oakville Gymnastics Club, “When kids are confident, they believe in themselves and this benefits their mental and physical health, family relationships and performance at school.”
Through participation in performance gymnastics children and youth are exposed to a variety of new physical skills. In addition to these physical skills, “they learn goal-setting, personal development, discipline and how to grow from failure. All of these confidence-boosting abilities transfer well to school, social activities and other sports.” …Vancouver’s Britannia Gymnastics Club will host the 2014 BC Gymnaestrada. Taking place May 17-18, 2014, the theme is musical theatre – from Annie to the Wizard of Oz and from Grease to West Side Story and everything in between! …
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Recreational Gymnastics 
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