Post Views 1,133 The final report of the independent investigation, commissioned by the United States Olympic Committee (USOC), that looked into the sex abuse scandal involving Larry Nassar was released yesterday. The report was commissioned by the USOC and investigators reviewed 1.3 million documents that included reports, files, emails, notes and text messages and interviewed Read More
Tag: Women’s Gymnastics
Compulsory & Optional Routine Evaluations
Post Views 817 We are excited to announce that Gym Blog Central is now offering routine evaluations for all Compulsory Levels 1 – 5 and Optional Levels 6 – 10. All evaluations will be conducted by USA Gymnastics Level 10 or higher rated Women’s Judges. The purpose of a routine evaluation is to provide Read More
New USA Gymnastics Board Chair
Post Views 552 PLEASE ATTRIBUTE TO USA GYMNASTICS – Dear USA Gymnastics Members, We are writing to advise you that Karen Golz has completed her board service to USA Gymnastics and has stepped down as chair. We thank her for her dedicated service as the first chair of the new Board. We are pleased and Read More
The Olympic Vault Judge Known Around the World
Post Views 2,526 The 2012 Olympic Games had some amazing moments. The US Women’s team comprised of Gabrielle Douglas, Jordyn Wieber, Alexandra Raisman, Kyla Ross, and McKayla Maroney won Gold. Many expected Jordyn Wiber to walk away with the AA Gold but she did not even qualify for the AA Finals. Instead, fellow US Team member Read More
2018 World Championships – The Details
Post Views 1,526 UPDATED: 10/22 @ 9:45am (Updates are in BLUE) The 2018 FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championships in Doha, Qatar will be October 21 – November 3. Here is all you need to know! SCHEDULE – 10/22 – US Men’s Podium Training 2:00am – 4:00am EST 10/23 – US Women’s Podium Training 11:00am Read More
GBC Anniversary SALE
Post Views 542 In honor of Gym Blog Central’s 3 year anniversary, we are holding a huge SALE in our Shop! All t-shirts are 25% OFF and also FREE shipping. To take advantage of this amazing offer, use Promo Code: 3YEAR The sale runs through Sunday, Oct. 21! CLICK HERE to visit our Shop!
US Women’s World Team Announced
Post Views 1,265 The following women have been chosen to represent the US at Worlds: Simone Biles, Spring, Texas/World Champions Centre Kara Eaker, Grain Valley, Missouri/ Great American Gymnastics Express Morgan Hurd, Middletown, Del./First State Gymnastics Grace McCallum, Isanti, Minn./Twin City Twisters Riley McCusker, Brielle, N.J./MG Elite Ragan Smith, Lewisville, Texas/Texas Dreams Gymnastics From Read More
US Women’s World Team Camp
Post Views 2,205 Updated – 10/2/18, 7:01am EST The US women will be participating in a World Team Selection Camp on October 10 – 12 at EVO Athletics in Sarasota, FL. The 3 day camp will include a one day competition that will be LIVE streamed on USA Gymnastics’ YouTube Channel on October 11. After Read More
Men’s World Team Selection Camp – Live Streamed
Post Views 982 The Men are participating in a World Team Selection Camp from September 17 – 19, 2018 at the U.S. Olympic Training Center in Colorado Springs, CO. After the camp, there will be a 2 day competition on September 20 at 11:30 am & September 22 at 3:30 pm. The competition will Read More
2018 Pan Am Championships – Details
Post Views 1,311 The 218 Pan Am Championships for Men’s and Women’s Gymnastics start tomorrow and run through Sept. 16 in Lima, Peru. This competition is the qualifier for the 2019 Pan American Games. The top 8 Men’s and Women’s teams, 2 gymnasts from teams placing in 9th – 13th, and 7 gymnasts, max. one Read More
Kerry Perry – Media Briefing 8/19/18
Post Views 963 Kerry Perry, CEO of USA Gymnastics, held a rare media briefing this past weekend at the US National Championships in Boston, MA. Perry read a brief statement about what has been done and what is currently being worked on in order to change the culture of USA Gymnastics. She then took Read More
US Championships – Men’s & Women’s Schedules & Athletes
Post Views 5,114 Here is everything you need to know about the Men’s and Women’s US National Championships on August 16 – 19 in Boston, Mass. Competition Schedule – Thursday, August 16: Men’s Gymnastics 1:30 pm – Jr. 7:30 pm – Sr. Friday, August 17: Women’s Gymnastics 1:30 pm – Jr. 7:30 pm – Read More
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW – MG Elite’s Maggie Haney
Post Views 15,259 When Laurie Hernandez made the US National Team, it thrust Maggie Haney and MG Elite into the spot light of Elite gymnastics. But who is Maggie Haney & MG Elite? As someone who was trying to become an Elite athlete herself, Maggie has a unique perspective on what it is like Read More
GK U.S. Classic
Post Views 3,445 The rosters are set for GK U.S. Classic on Saturday, July 28 in Columbus, Ohio. This event marks the return of the reigning Olympic AA Champion, Simone Biles to competition! The U.S. Class is the final opportunity for the Women to qualify to the U.S. Championships on Aug. 16-19, 2018 in Boston, Mass. Read More
Behind the Scenes of an Elite Family – Part 2
Post Views 3,939 We all think we know the daily, weekly, monthly life of an Elite athlete based on the life of our own athletes or of those we train. But how much do you really know? What do you know of the financial sacrifices made, cruel training techniques used by some coaches, the Read More
