development

While handsprings (both forward and backward) are very important developmental steps for low-level gymnasts, it seems to me they are becoming less and less important tot he construction of high-level routines. The front handspring seems all but extinct at the top levels of the sport (especially...

Most of us who coach have probably run into at least one kid who is physcially incapable of completely straightening their legs, due not to lack of tightness but due to simple joint structure. I was thinking about this recently, and I came to a realization. I have seen four gymnasts with this...

Quebec WAG Development Programme I thought you might find it interesting to see a video of our developmental programme. it is similar to Tops and not every clubs competes this system. It is called Defi (means challenge) and has levels 1 - 6. Girls can begin when they are 5/6 and they oldest...