tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post581007046547604923..comments2024-01-03T21:27:47.324+11:00Comments on The Australian Gymnastics Blog: London Calling: WAGMezhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16370137747840565343noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-15819661631235502372012-07-01T21:14:44.635+10:002012-07-01T21:14:44.635+10:00Oh Olivia lovely update on ga Facebook / websiteOh Olivia lovely update on ga Facebook / websiteAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-86441607073047714802012-07-01T20:47:16.741+10:002012-07-01T20:47:16.741+10:00You shouldn't need a password for National cha...You shouldn't need a password for National championships just go into Kangaroo photos and view photos then select gymnastic symbol and then go into Nationals 2012 no password required ...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-72297801723309970132012-07-01T08:32:37.610+10:002012-07-01T08:32:37.610+10:00I can't view the kangaroo pics as they need a ...I can't view the kangaroo pics as they need a password<br />Where do we get this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-81530545457503645762012-07-01T00:08:57.644+10:002012-07-01T00:08:57.644+10:00On a different note , was anyone else as disappoin...On a different note , was anyone else as disappointed as I was with Kangarroo photos . I paid my 150.00 before the comp as they say they will take more photos but I have been very disappointed with the quality of the photos I have maybe 10 reasonable action shots out of only about 25 taken no vault no bars photos taken and poor quality floor shots I wish they would get someone who actually knows how to take action gymnastics shots to do the photos . The couch gymnast put up better shots from a private photographer than Kangaroo photos !!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-14553304185255832062012-06-30T18:56:51.832+10:002012-06-30T18:56:51.832+10:00Exactly. I guess because it's quiet on here a...Exactly. I guess because it's quiet on here and they have nothing else to comment on!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-10173506351315976902012-06-30T17:55:06.963+10:002012-06-30T17:55:06.963+10:00In God's name why are people bickering over so...In God's name why are people bickering over something so stupid and uncontrollable?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-32402973159631033052012-06-30T16:56:29.086+10:002012-06-30T16:56:29.086+10:00I don't agree, to move and leave siblings behi...I don't agree, to move and leave siblings behind is wrong wrong wrong.. I suppose some parents are blinded by the sport and will only realize how much bonding time they have missed when the program turns their back on you when the gymnast is no longer needed and you are left to pick up the pieces of a broken family.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-15469772233432009342012-06-29T19:12:16.850+10:002012-06-29T19:12:16.850+10:00Hi Anon 6:52,
I do agree with your comments - the...Hi Anon 6:52,<br />I do agree with your comments - there are so many variables to consider which will differ from family to family. I am not making a judgement, just highlighting this decision is always going to be a complex one. The families who have made this choice (either way) have my respect and admiration. - June 28, Anon 4:27Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-2005814167998639242012-06-29T18:52:20.463+10:002012-06-29T18:52:20.463+10:00I think every case is different, and no-one has to...I think every case is different, and no-one has to right to judge the parents and/or gymnast. Unless you're part of that particular family, you have no idea about the complicated and agonising thought processes and decisions that go into making such a massive move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-74307343588545487472012-06-29T18:00:50.996+10:002012-06-29T18:00:50.996+10:00The child in MAM's case, her parents and sibli...The child in MAM's case, her parents and siblings could not move!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-49917428863733986492012-06-29T16:27:25.600+10:002012-06-29T16:27:25.600+10:00It is always a huge sacrifice for families of elit...It is always a huge sacrifice for families of elite gymnasts. i cannot begin to imagine or understand how a parents can move interstate and leave a partner and siblings behind, i think its really selfish as there are no guarantee's in this sport and very few make it. you have to ask yourself is it really worth risking a marrage breakdown and is the gymnasts really happy? and who wants it more the parent or the child?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-71485887375134984772012-06-28T22:19:39.754+10:002012-06-28T22:19:39.754+10:00God help you if you have a dancer and a gymnast! N...God help you if you have a dancer and a gymnast! No pressure in that household! Seriously though, every family is different and it might be possible to make it work for everyone so no one sacrifices but everyone compromises. Just like most families do about all kinds of things every day.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-9669702553066331652012-06-28T19:32:51.226+10:002012-06-28T19:32:51.226+10:00Simple Scenario - you have a talented gymnast and ...Simple Scenario - you have a talented gymnast and a talented ballet dancer. (this can be 2 daughters or a daughter and son) Mum and/or Dad are employed in a satisfying career or well paying job. How do you decide or justify who should make a "sacrifice" to benefit the other?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-7650967184542648722012-06-28T15:58:53.918+10:002012-06-28T15:58:53.918+10:00re: leos - I'd love to see them in a brighter ...re: leos - I'd love to see them in a brighter shade of green for a change, like a lime or grass green, but that's just me! No doubt the 'aussie swirls' will be incorporated into the design.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-65168735766471776812012-06-28T15:38:58.942+10:002012-06-28T15:38:58.942+10:00I think that if you have an extremely talented gym...I think that if you have an extremely talented gymnast as your child and they are clearly capable of making an Olympic team but are not getting quality coaching where they're at, why would you stay there knowing she would have a far better chance of 'making it' at another club? Hence the reason why a club like City of Liverpool, which clearly produces better gymnasts as is evident from the UK nationals results, would be a better option than some of the other UK clubs. I know if it was my child I would make the sacrifice for the short term if it meant my daughter would have a better chance of achieving her goals. But that's me! I'm sure some others thing differently.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-37072832676081486322012-06-28T15:01:55.255+10:002012-06-28T15:01:55.255+10:00I think Jazminne left Westfields after Nationals a...I think Jazminne left Westfields after Nationals and is now training at EppingAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-54897009911304748862012-06-28T14:23:26.898+10:002012-06-28T14:23:26.898+10:00To anon 11.47
GRB did not move just for gymnastics...To anon 11.47<br />GRB did not move just for gymnastics. You have no idea why she or anyone else moved around unless you are the athlete in question or a direct family member.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-51177718921957825712012-06-28T14:06:54.490+10:002012-06-28T14:06:54.490+10:00I fielded that question to Peggy, no response yet....I fielded that question to Peggy, no response yet.<br /><br />What we know from the Beijing team was that they had about a half dozen leo designs made up that they would try on and then choose from.Mezhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16370137747840565343noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-66137655274486099032012-06-28T14:01:57.654+10:002012-06-28T14:01:57.654+10:00And now for the big question....
What will the au...And now for the big question....<br /><br />What will the aussie girls' leos be like????<br /><br />Do they get any say in choosing them?<br /><br />I just hope it's not another hot pink and orange spewfest!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-71796655164836678262012-06-28T13:42:33.692+10:002012-06-28T13:42:33.692+10:00why did the AIS program close?why did the AIS program close?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-33342850210201240782012-06-28T12:53:25.151+10:002012-06-28T12:53:25.151+10:00How do you know it is just for gymnastics? Why wou...How do you know it is just for gymnastics? Why would anyone move to NSW "just" for gymnastics?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-70448697259677276372012-06-28T11:47:28.251+10:002012-06-28T11:47:28.251+10:00I think Jazminne is a Westfields. She definitely ...I think Jazminne is a Westfields. She definitely moved all over the place just for gymnastics, same with Katie Wurth (Penrith to AIS to QAS) and GRB (QLD to VIC).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-19525378859525601332012-06-28T10:58:57.658+10:002012-06-28T10:58:57.658+10:00Any news from the training camp? I bet all of the ...Any news from the training camp? I bet all of the girls are getting excited just 1 month out. They will be getting decked out in their Olympic outfits.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-36726306436831396362012-06-27T23:04:27.976+10:002012-06-27T23:04:27.976+10:00Stella was at Epping, not AIS.Stella was at Epping, not AIS.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5575696150347887818.post-2424294942393148422012-06-27T22:36:27.345+10:002012-06-27T22:36:27.345+10:00Is Jasmine at Epping now???Is Jasmine at Epping now???Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com