Could the policy of keeping the national team at home to work on skill upgrades really pay off?
We've had our first glimpse of what the women's program is capable of with a camp report out of Canberra. Check out that hit list of new skills!
It's great to see so many new faces, plus some of the old(er) favourites, donning the grips for another year.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Monday, March 25, 2013
Second Chance
Unfortunately, Luke Wiwtowski and Elliott Cook were unsuccessful in their campaigns at the Cottbus Challenge in Germany over the weekend. Neither gymnast made it through to an apparatus final.
But the fantastic news is, they get a second chance THIS week at the Doha Challenge in Qatar!
They'll be joined by none other than pommel pro Prashanth Sellathurai, who has previously medalled at the event!
Good luck, fellas!
UPDATE 10:30pm Wednesday - I am being told a livestream of the Doha event will be starting in the next hour at this channel?
UPDATE Thursday:
Good results for the guys so far!
Luke qualified 8th to the floor final and 6th to the p-bars final, Prashanth 8th to pommel! Onwards and upwards!
UPDATE Friday: Finals results!
Floor: Wiwatowski, 13.750 (8th)
Parallel: Pending
Pommel: Sellathurai, 14.650 (7th)
Update Sunday: Videos! (Happy Easter!)
Prashanth's Pommel
Luke's Parallel Bars
But the fantastic news is, they get a second chance THIS week at the Doha Challenge in Qatar!
They'll be joined by none other than pommel pro Prashanth Sellathurai, who has previously medalled at the event!
Good luck, fellas!
UPDATE 10:30pm Wednesday - I am being told a livestream of the Doha event will be starting in the next hour at this channel?
UPDATE Thursday:
Good results for the guys so far!
Luke qualified 8th to the floor final and 6th to the p-bars final, Prashanth 8th to pommel! Onwards and upwards!
UPDATE Friday: Finals results!
Floor: Wiwatowski, 13.750 (8th)
Parallel: Pending
Pommel: Sellathurai, 14.650 (7th)
Update Sunday: Videos! (Happy Easter!)
Prashanth's Pommel
Luke's Parallel Bars
Saturday, March 23, 2013
Cirquin' Staunch Mel Evidence
Ok, so that pun was incredibly tenuous!
After a firecracker four years of killer bars routines, what other Aussie could take Olivia Vivian's title as "Coolest Aussie in NCAA Gymnastics"? Why, Melbourne's Melanie Jones of course!
I'd like to take a moment to shout out this dynamic young lady.
Mel is now a senior, undertaking her last year at Oregon State, meaning her time with the school's gymnastics team is coming to a close. This weekend, they take on the best in their conference at the Pac-12 Championships, thankfully held in OSU's home arena. It is one major stepping stone to qualifying for the end of season National Championships. Last year, Mel managed a commendable fourth in the national floor final, and her progress in this graduating year shows she's well on track to reach the final once more before it's time to say goodbye.
A few weeks ago, Mel finally had the chance to compete in front of her mother and aunts at OSU's tribute night for their senior gymnasts. Her routine is below and, of course, she rocked it.
You might be interested to know Mel's said she's considering a Cirque career when all is said and done. Can't wait to see what tricks she'd bust out at that audition!
MJ for AGB'S MVP 2013!
After a firecracker four years of killer bars routines, what other Aussie could take Olivia Vivian's title as "Coolest Aussie in NCAA Gymnastics"? Why, Melbourne's Melanie Jones of course!
I'd like to take a moment to shout out this dynamic young lady.
Mel is now a senior, undertaking her last year at Oregon State, meaning her time with the school's gymnastics team is coming to a close. This weekend, they take on the best in their conference at the Pac-12 Championships, thankfully held in OSU's home arena. It is one major stepping stone to qualifying for the end of season National Championships. Last year, Mel managed a commendable fourth in the national floor final, and her progress in this graduating year shows she's well on track to reach the final once more before it's time to say goodbye.
A few weeks ago, Mel finally had the chance to compete in front of her mother and aunts at OSU's tribute night for their senior gymnasts. Her routine is below and, of course, she rocked it.
You might be interested to know Mel's said she's considering a Cirque career when all is said and done. Can't wait to see what tricks she'd bust out at that audition!
MJ for AGB'S MVP 2013!
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Congratulations To...
Allana Slater and fiancé Scott Penny who are getting married in Perth today!
We wish them the very best for their new life together.
We wish them the very best for their new life together.
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Wow Factor
Put some "Holy moley!" in your day today, and check out this video of the men's national team training camp in Canberra.
There are some massive skills in development there - check the insane high bar release combos!
There are some massive skills in development there - check the insane high bar release combos!
Monday, January 28, 2013
Aussie Style
Hope you had the chance to let loose this weekend.
Let the AYOF artistic gymnasts show you how!
Or last year's national rhythmic team!
Do we have a light-footed rebuttal from the men...?
Let the AYOF artistic gymnasts show you how!
Or last year's national rhythmic team!
Do we have a light-footed rebuttal from the men...?
Wednesday, January 23, 2013
2013 Dreamlight International Challenge
After some great gymnastics action in Sydney, it's Perth's time to shine!
The Dreamlight Perth International Challenge takes place this weekend (25th and 27th), a tri-meet against New Zealand and South Africa featuring junior international gymnasts.
Sponsored by the acclaimed sportswear company, the event looks to be a super exciting one for spectators of all ages. There will be prizes and a photo booth to have fun with, plus a signature session with current Senior International gymnasts alongside a few of the competitors who have been taking part.
Olivia Vivian will once again play 'roving reporter' at the competition, and the great news is that live quick hits will be available courtesy of Nikky Smith (ex-National Level 10 WA) and Eloise Valli (National Level 10 WA) on the GWA Facebook page for both days of the competition.
If you are still to book tickets, follow the link above. GWA have further information on their page.
The Dreamlight Perth International Challenge takes place this weekend (25th and 27th), a tri-meet against New Zealand and South Africa featuring junior international gymnasts.
Sponsored by the acclaimed sportswear company, the event looks to be a super exciting one for spectators of all ages. There will be prizes and a photo booth to have fun with, plus a signature session with current Senior International gymnasts alongside a few of the competitors who have been taking part.
Olivia Vivian will once again play 'roving reporter' at the competition, and the great news is that live quick hits will be available courtesy of Nikky Smith (ex-National Level 10 WA) and Eloise Valli (National Level 10 WA) on the GWA Facebook page for both days of the competition.
If you are still to book tickets, follow the link above. GWA have further information on their page.
Saturday, January 19, 2013
AYOF: Breaking
Congratulations Michaela Whitehouse!
AYOF Rhythmic all-around gold!
There have also been more artistic videos uploaded here (incl. Australians).
Update:
Australia's women and men unfortunately finished outside of the medals in both the all-around and event finals today. Disappointing though it is, I am sure this was a big learning curve for all as we trundle along to Rio.
Shout-out to the AA champions this weekend: Tyesha Mattis and Ruoteng Xiao!
Olivia Vivian also met our trampolinists, who unfortunately also finished off the podium in both men's and women's individual finals.
AYOF Rhythmic all-around gold!
There have also been more artistic videos uploaded here (incl. Australians).
Update:
Australia's women and men unfortunately finished outside of the medals in both the all-around and event finals today. Disappointing though it is, I am sure this was a big learning curve for all as we trundle along to Rio.
Shout-out to the AA champions this weekend: Tyesha Mattis and Ruoteng Xiao!
Olivia Vivian also met our trampolinists, who unfortunately also finished off the podium in both men's and women's individual finals.
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