2023 US Classic (Pre Meet and WAG Juniors Discussion)

[Kittentoes]

The applique looking thing is weird. The body should be ombre and the applique by the neck. That’s all I’ve got.
Jade’s is pretty.

 

[irichluck21]

The applique looking thing is weird.

Dollar Tree Adidas

 

[rlayt]

Jade’s looks nice on her.

 

[RedBirdie]

That’s just a gorgeous color on her.

Aside, I bet she could totally rock auburn hair.

 

[Sasha]

I like Suni’s the most of the three, but I’m a sucker for both ombre and the purple-grey combo, so.

 

[hmmmm]

Funny you say that. I have just been sorting through old IG magazines and there are GK ads with very similar leotard lines across the body in various colors/variations.

 

[RedBirdie]

ooooh, how old? Any chance you can snap and upload a few pictures?

 

[blake]

Per USAG, Shilese has pulled out of Classics.

 

[rlayt]

I hope she’s okay. Hopefully Shilese and her coach just don’t feel ready yet.

 

[irichluck21]

I am hoping they just decided that since Shilese is qualified to Nationals, that they will take the extra training time, rather than go to US Classic.

 

[rlayt]

That could be a smart decision. Instead of travel, press etc. they train. She has the competition experience on bigger stages anyway.

 

[irichluck21]

Well and after Classic, everyone will be predicting World teams without her because she didn’t compete. So maybe it is strategy to come in with low pressure?

 

[Yarotska]

She originally wasn’t scheduled to compete anyway. The people were speculating things and then a week later she was on the roster. Maybe they realized what’s better for them is not holding space for other people’s expectations and concerns.

 

[Passion]

Joscelyn Roberson’s Cheng

 

[blake]

I appreciate the square entry with legs together. I can’t really get into her gymnastics, but it should be interesting to see her challenge Jade for a spot.

 

[rlayt]

The challenge might bring out the best in them.

 

[gymfan]

This is a legit Cheng, not an IF. Would be interesting to see whether she will show more upgrades on FX.

 

[Doug1233]

That looks like an ACL waiting to happen. She’s barely even rotated.

 

[Yarotska]

She finished that last 1/2 twist below the table and basically landed on her knees. It’s nice to see the effort but this is not competition surface ready. I know at camp they land on mats over the pit which TO ME is kind of strange because that’s the vault they judge to determine teams. Like, IMO that gives bubble “vault girls” an unfair advantage. I know it’s for safety, but to me, it’s like, if you’re trying to get on a team you should be ready to land your regular vault on a hard surface for one day of competition before selecting the team. Or do they just not have the space for a hard vault landing and a pit vault?

 

[flappergirl]

Can’t the judges tell if the gymnast is 100% ready to land on a hard surface when the gymnast lands on a mat over the pit? Why should the gymnast risk an injury?