British WAG and MAG talk 2025

[ArnoldRimmer]

If you told me that these lads had a bet to see who could do the worse scale or arabesque, I could absolutely believe you

It was bizarre, wasn't it? Several of them were behaving like it was the hardest skill in the routine.

 

[MaryClare]

It was bizarre, wasn't it? Several of them were behaving like it was the hardest skill in the routine.

I really don’t get it. They are full time, world class athletes who’ve known about this requirement for months. As I said, there are literally kids in recreational classes who can manage it better

 

[tempest]

I could do a scale better than some of them!

 

[rlayt]

That’s something you don’t even have to be in a gym to practice.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

I really don’t get it. They are full time, world class athletes who’ve known about this requirement for months. As I said, there are literally kids in recreational classes who can manage it better

I am very much here for adding an "R&C grades for eight-year-olds" section to the Worlds programme.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

A reddit poster said GMF stated on instagram that she's not having an extended break and does intend to compete this year, but was tired. I couldn't see it, may have been a now disappeared story. The last person on there that I saw make an unsourced GB claim (Alice is having 2025 off) was right! It would also fit with her having been at Lilleshall a few weeks ago.

I hope she makes it back for Euros. It would be a great opportunity for her to get some hardware.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Also, Jake has weighed in on the balance issue!

 

[DaniH]

A reddit poster said GMF stated on instagram that she's not having an extended break and does intend to compete this year, but was tired. I couldn't see it, may have been a now disappeared story. The last person on there that I saw make an unsourced GB claim (Alice is having 2025 off) was right! It would also fit with her having been at Lilleshall a few weeks ago.

I hope she makes it back for Euros. It would be a great opportunity for her to get some hardware.

Yes it was on her Instagram stories.

It made me realize how old I am compared to these Gen Z gymnasts because she posted something like ‘I’m not retiring, girlypop is just tired’ and I sat there for ages wondering who/ what a girlypop was.

However I don’t think GMF will be able to be selected for Euros anyway as didn’t compete at any of the designated selection events.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Yes it was on her Instagram stories.

It made me realize how old I am compared to these Gen Z gymnasts because she posted something like ‘I’m not retiring, girlypop is just tired’ and I sat there for ages wondering who/ what a girlypop was.

However I don’t think GMF will be able to be selected for Euros anyway as didn’t compete at any of the designated selection events.

I feel all modern now, because I know exactly what a girlypop is. The joy of having tweens in the house.

Re GMF, the selection policy also has a broad extenuating circumstances exemption for gymnasts who've not done a DSE, page 6.

https://s3.amazonaws.com/a.storyblok.com/f/83342/x/9a08867390/british-gymnastics-selection-policy-wag-european-championships-final-v1.pdf

It seems to be there for just this sort of thing. I'd imagine, especially in the current circumstances, that if GMF wanted to do Euros it would be invoked.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Jess says she's currently not aiming for Euros. Also Rebeca sent her some nice ACL recovery messages. I like the idea of Rebeca as a bust ACL hype woman fairy for the sport.

https://www.olympics.com/en/news/jessica-gadirova-exclusive-rebeca-andrade-helped-me-through-injury