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

 

[DaniH]

GB squad selection has been released. I’m glad that they didn’t stick to their original plan of only having 16 senior squad members with all the injuries. It’s also great to see that Ondine isn’t retiring Elite although I do wonder what her timeline is for coming back. Logistically the travel back and forth to California will make some things more challenging.

Also absolutely thrilled for Alia Leat.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

Either someone at BG has muddled up Aylesbury Gymnastics Academy with the facility they use, or Lynx Gymnastics has taken a dramatic step up from its usual fare of recreational classes, soft play sessions and birthday parties.

 

[MaryClare]

Either someone at BG has muddled up Aylesbury Gymnastics Academy with the facility they use, or Lynx Gymnastics has taken a dramatic step up from its usual fare of recreational classes, soft play sessions and birthday parties.

Aylesbury was always known as Lynx Aylesbury. I don’t know when it changed, but when Samantha Gavrovsky was a national team member around 20 years ago, she was always listed as Lynx Aylesbury. But I don’t think I’ve seen it used before during the Gadirova era

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

Aylesbury was always known as Lynx Aylesbury. I don’t know when it changed, but when Samantha Gavrovsky was a national team member around 20 years ago, she was always listed as Lynx Aylesbury. But I don’t think I’ve seen it used before during the Gadirova era

Everything old is new again.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

It’s also great to see that Ondine isn’t retiring Elite although I do wonder what her timeline is for coming back

Worlds might be viable? The travel is obviously a complicating factor, but if ever there was a year where BG might feel the need to make accommodations this is it.

 

[OnlyBeansOnToast]

 

[Gymfan93]

Thrilled that Ondine hasn’t retired. GB need her vault and BB, and it would have been so sad if she never made another major team after being so close for Paris and then that injury.

 

[ArnoldRimmer]

Thrilled that Ondine hasn’t retired. GB need her vault and BB, and it would have been so sad if she never made another major team after being so close for Paris and then that injury.

I wonder if she might have her eye on next summer. With the overlap between Euros and CWG, there has to be a good chance they need separate teams for both.

 

[Samxo]

I wonder if she might have her eye on next summer. With the overlap between Euros and CWG, there has to be a good chance they need separate teams for both.

She also won’t have to miss any NCAA comps - just depends what the selection events will be. Also will be good timing for Becky and Jen

 

[MaryClare]

I wonder what would happen in a situation where GB wants Ruby Evans for euros but Wales wants her for CWGs