Recent content by hmmmm

Hopefully solves the Oceania Olympic qualification issues.

There are bugger all routines total in this comp.... do we really need athletes competing at the same time? Can't they run it like a NCAA duel?

You need Biles 20/21 in that case

Will the gym just switch to NGA? The top athletes will still need to leave to pursue their goals.

From some of the videos I have seen of the elite compulsory qualifying- that would be a good place to start. I was a bit horrified to see the quality that was passing for Hopes/elites. Many are not even high scoring level 9/10's and it shows- aura of self doubt and shattered confidence...

I was under the impression that it was Leanne who was primarily in charge of her own routine construction. It was in an interview somewhere.

Courtney McGregor seems to be returning/progressing well, also in her final year as a medical student.

I really dislike how designs just stop or break at the side seam. I understand why it is done, but it looks cheap and lazy.

would it hurt to put a FIG judge on the committee who isn't a coach or associated with an elite club

Did some schools finally get the memo on data between female athlete knee injuries and poorly fitted (or complete lack of) undergarments?

Gymnastics Australia has a progressive system where you can advance based on merit. Rules are all FIG based with modifications based on level. They run an FIG content course nationally and those judges can judge elite athletes within Australia. It is the stepping stone towards the official FIG...

Is this an admission that they are screwed without many of the athletes who embraced the coaches changes that lead to success.

Why cant the coaches apply their routine composition strategy to the leotards.

I'd still take that over the birds eye view.

Which might explain why Kittia has been there so long with minimal results (elite wise) to the point that many assumed she was the owner.