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http://www.newyorker.com/news/sporting-scene/how-to-really-watch-olympic-gymnastics Awesome article on why the US is so dominant. Talks about how Marta has maximized routines and why so many gymnast do our favorite wolf turn.

Does anyone know why Jordan Chiles didn't compete in the junior session?

Hi everyone, I am curious what it takes to make it past the state testing to the the national TOPS test? Do the girls have to basically max out all abilities? Thanks!

Just read the following article. Sad if it is true. 1984 Olympic gymnastics coach accused of abuse, report says - ESPN

Is a front tuck the same as a front flip? Same for back flip/back tuck...

It was lil bird's last meet of the year, her state meet, and it was a great experience. She has come so far since Sept and we are very proud of her. She really wanted to make it to the podium and when she got 4 red, white, and blue ribbons I think she thought she was going to for sure, but she...

Does you gym have the gymnasts do ballistic stretching? How common is this? Have you seen any injuries resulting from this type of stretching? Thanks!

What is the importance of straddle press handstands. I know it is a strength exercise, but it seems to be everywhere on youtube and I know that TOPS tests it. Our gym does not seem to work these (at least they haven't started in my daughter's level nor have I ever seen any girl do them in the...

Well, the little bird did great today at her meet. She improved on every event so we couldn't be more proud. She is a funny one. She did not smile until they gave out a bunny at the end. Her dad asked her on the way home if it was fun for her (since she was so serious) and she said "of course...

Well my little bird turned 7 today :)/:( and I have to say that the changes in the last year are pretty profound and I feel a lot of them can be attributed to gymanstics! Whether it is the sport, the team, or the wonderful enouraging coaches, my angry, spoiled, bratty (but lovable!) 6-year-old...

Well the meet was this afternoon and was very interesting! Vault went well, then bars went pretty good. She actually got the stride circle for the first time in warm ups, but was not able to do it after that. Beam went ok considering she is pretty nervous after her fall a few weeks ago and I...

My little girl has her first meet ever this Sun (level 3) and I am worried for her. Everything was going great up until last week when she had a fall of the beam. Now she won't do her handstand or handstand dismount on the beam. She doesn't want to do her split jump either. She actually started...

Has anyone seen this? I found it on www.veoh.com. It is a 7 part series and looks great! I have only seen the first part, but they are all there to view. The first one deals with Nadia. http://www.veoh.com/collection/gymnasticsdocumentaries/watch/v410720n5yJH63y

From a previous post there was some discussion regarding private lessons. I know that a few coaches were against them (Dunno ;)). I had never heard this before. My 6-year-old is only a level 3 and LOVES gym and her coach especially. She BEGS me for privates after hearing other girls are doing...

This is a great story from a local gym in our area. This girl rocks!!! http://www.komonews.com/sports/heroes/107003503.html

Hi all, I am new to CB and new to gymnastics as well. My 6-year-old is on a level 2 preteam and today after practice I asked her coach when she would move up to level 3. She had only been there a month or so, but her skill set has improved so much and she is one of the oldest in the group. She...