Month: September 2019

Club Focus

Club Focus: Central Coast Gymnastics Academy

This week, Managing Director of Central Coast Gymnastics Academy, Maryanne Tschanter takes us through the importance of Gymnastics to her local community and how her club meets these needs. How did your club start? Central Coast Gymnastics Academy was established in Charmhaven in 2006.  Starting as a setup/pulldown program, we soon had the need to secure our own premises. Fast forward to 2019 and other … Continue reading Club Focus: Central Coast Gymnastics Academy

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From the Vault: Olga Korbut

The 1972 Montreal Olympics saw Olga Korbut steal the hearts of her audience in her 9.80 scoring uneven bar routine. Uproar from the crowd failed to encourage the judges change of score but this routine continues to be one of the most remembered of all time. How does this routine compare to the remembered routines of today? Featured Image credit Original video credit Continue reading From the Vault: Olga Korbut

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Club Focus: Scallywaggs Gymnastics

‘Club Focus’ takes a look at the grass roots of Australian gymnastics, specifically the people and organisations that keep the sport ticking. This week The Gym Spot features Scallywags Gymnastics on the NSW Central Coast, info provided by co-owner, Rod Poole. How did your club start? Scallywaggs began in 1995 with a trailer of basic equipment and a passion to provide a quality program for … Continue reading Club Focus: Scallywaggs Gymnastics

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From the Vault: Nadia Comaneci

Gymnastics is a timeless sport and as decades go by it’s popularity and interest only grows. But how do the routines idolised from the decades passed compare to those today? We’re starting off this segment with Nadia Comaneci’s perfect 10 routine from the 1976 Montreal Olympics. The New York Times published an article at time time referring to Nadia’s performance as “stunning display of artistry, … Continue reading From the Vault: Nadia Comaneci

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