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In the last weeks, Dutch ex-gymnast have come forward with stories of abuse, after Athlete A came out, saying this happened in T he Netherlands too. After gymnast testified without saying any names, former coach Beltman has spoken up about how badly he treated gymnast and how sorry he is. He...

Overhere (Netherlands) government has made a statement that sports for kids under 12 are oké, 12-18 only if 1.5m distance is kept between athletes and ONLY outside. Means all gyms are supposed to be closed till september 1st. Many gyms now offer an outside program for their teams. We see lots of...

Wow! Haneys suspension is a headline at the website of Dutch National News.. FYI; we didn’t have any other headlines than covid-19 updates since last months. Either they were just looking for something else or this is a big thing in sports..

In the Netherlands, primary schools and daycares are reopening in 2 weeks, right after mid term. Our summer holidays are definitely not as long as in the US, we got six weeks in july/august. Government plans on reopening secondary schools from june 1st. Sport facilities may be openend for...

Some of the best (former) Dutch gymnast were/are tall. Try find Verona van der Leur, she was 5’6”, her long lines were beautiful.

What age are the girls? If they are juniors (11-12) you might want to usd some popular moves from fortnite to get them a bit more excited. Or use over dramatic music, like pirates of the caribbean and have them do some nice (you know, easy) arm movements and maybe a handstand to roll on the...

I just love them! I have read or seen in a video that dad started it when his girl was tounger and started competitive gymnastics. He didn’t really get everything that was going on and he wanted to make sure they would have a great bond, even though she was training that many hours. So he...

Just looked at a website of one of the clubs performing on national level, training elite here; fee is about 2000€ including everything, for girls training 15h/w, so let’s say 170€ a month. Would make $3/h including meet fees, leo, club enrolling ect.

Just a guess, think it is really hard, since some are just doing great, and not knowing the start values... Is it 4 girls in qualification, 3 in finals? If so, I would say: VT: Biles, Hurd, McCusker, McCallum UB: Biles, Hurd, McCusker, McCallum BB: Biles, Hurd, McCusker, Eaker VT: Biles, Hurd...

Haven’t watched it all yet, about to start with vault/bars, but so far Morgan & Riley for both floor and beam for me! But that would make a 3 girls team...

Being a year 3 teacher, trying to teach basic stuff to 7-year-olds every single day, I just don’t get it that parents make their children train over 15 hours a week at such a young age. Looking at the children I have thought over the years, even the ones that are now 10-12 and successful in the...

Good thing to discuss, but doesn’t have to be as ‘negative’ as it sounds now. I remember being in constant pain, that was often triggered by the things I did, but not directly related to it. My coaches (soccer ánd gymnastics) didn’t really know how severe it was either, since I would say it...

Had Osgood’s for a long time. Started when I played soccer 3 times a week, at age 12. I remember always being in pain, but at the same time kind of being used to it, so I kept playing. Mom took me to the doctor, advice was taking 4-6 weeks off; no running or jumping. Managed to do about that...

Can’t hove you any information, but just wanted to say ‘Well done’ on moving her back, reducing the hours and being excited about your girl having a bit of her life back! Good luck, I hope she will love it!

I think the notebook idea is great; open up to her and give her options about opening up to you as well. And make sure you plan time to just be together; plan a cupcake-baking-session, go out for ice-cream together or plan a movie night out. Something that is not focussed on 'talking about what...