GYMN-L Digest - 15 May 1996 to 16 May 1996

There are 16 messages totalling 380 lines in this issue.

Topics of the day:

  1. Marian Browne passes away
  2. Upcoming meet reporters (2)
  3. NBC Olympic Web Page
  4. INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS FOR OLYMPICS. (2)
  5. Amy Chow's Form (2)
  6. Help Wanted
  7. Dominique Moceanu (2)
  8. Olympic gymnastics tickets available
  9. Kwast???
 10. Accelerated Gymnastics Training Video
 11. WAG:Euros:URGENT
 12. Oprah TV alert (Australia)

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 07:58:57 -0400
From:    ***@AOL.COM
Subject: Marian Browne passes away

Severely edited from the AP . . .

Marian Twining Barone, a bronze medal-winning gymnast in the 1948 Olympics .
. . died Thursday of cancer. She was 72.

Barone also was on the 1952 U.S. Olympic team and held national titles in
gymnastics and track and field events from 1940 to 1952. (ML:  Wow!)

Barone taught high school . . . from 1958 to 1963, then became women's
gymnastics and swimming coach at Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.

In 1967, she returned to Philadelphia as gymnastics, diving and swimming
instructor and coach at Temple University. She retired in 1984.


Mara

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 07:18:00 MDT
From:    ***@RMII.COM
Subject: Upcoming meet reporters

For this weekend, Debbie and Sherwin will be covering
the Women's Europeans.  Sherwin will be getting us the results
and his commentary, and Debbie will be photographing and also
providing commentary (I think), when she returns to the States.

This weekend, I will be at the US Classic, but I will not be
reporting for Gymn since I will be working on the US Classic
web pages for USA Gymnastics.  Results and commentary will be
uploaded there, and a link will be provided from the Gymn
homepage.

If you have a gymnast in particular that you want me to watch
at US Classic, then *send me* her name.  (Please don't post
these requests to Gymn.)  I can't make any promises
because there are so many gymnasts, and getting the web pages
up so quickly consumes a lot of my attention -- however, I will
try to keep an eye on requested gymnasts if at all possible.

Rachele

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 08:17:22 CST
From:    ***@CCLINK.NET.UOKHSC.EDU
Subject: NBC Olympic Web Page

     An update on the NBC Olympic Web Page on gymnastics:

     This web page is being updated pretty often. The IG material can be
     found currently under the following addresses:

     For the U.S. Outlook
         http://www.olympic.nbc.com/sports/gymnastics/outlook.html

     For the International Outlook
         http://www.olympic.nbc.com/sports/gymnastics/internat.html

     For those of you who have not gone into these Olympic pages, a lot of
     questions posed on this listserv are answered there. Questions such as
     which countries qualified to the Olympic Games, how many gymnasts
     other countries can send, competition schedule, ...

     Also, if things work as planned, all the Olympic pages will be kept
     updated as new information develops around the world.

     Happy Navigating,

     Ligia

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 11:10:09 -0600
From:    ***@ZEPHYR.MEDCHEM.PURDUE.EDU
Subject: INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS FOR OLYMPICS.

This MAY seem like a stupid question, but here it goes:



        If an individual qualifies for the olympics without the team, then
        does that berth allow only that gymnast to compete or does it
        guarentee the country they represent a berth. For example, if
        Chusovitina won an indiviual berth and she can't go (for some
        reason) could her federation substitute someone else or is that
        lost and a gymnast who was next in line to qualify might be able
        to compete.


This was something I wondered about. I know that teams can do what ever
they want, but with the individuals, I have no clue.


Just wondering.

Jeff

Dina, Dina, Dina.

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 09:44:54 -0700
From:    ***@DIRECT.CA
Subject: Amy Chow's Form

Hey

        I'm new on the list, my name's Jennifer, I'm 20 years old, and I
have recently had to quit gymnastics because of injuries, school, and
finacial reasons....but I'm still addicted to it!
        I saw Amy Chow perform here in North Vancouver in 1994, and although
her routines were more difficult than anyone else's, her form made it all
look sloppy.  I thought it might be because it was early in the season, but
her form still leaves a lot of room for improvement.  She could be a top
contender if she cleaned it up.  I also noticed every West Valley gymnast
did a Rudi on the floor...as just one pass, or if they could, as the
beginning to a pass.  I thought it all looked really contrived and that if
choreography has to suffer to get the bonus marks, then something needs to
be changed.
        For anyone out there who gets The Learning Channel (TLC) on Saturday
at 10PM EST a show called "Peak Performances" will feature something on
Lavinia Milosovici.

Bye,
Jen

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 14:24:47 -0400
From:    ***@AOL.COM
Subject: Help Wanted

Hello all Gymn listers,
 My name is Dave, Iam the owner of Rettig's Gymnastics Trn. Ctr. in
Cedar Knolls, N.J. I am new to this list and don't know if it is proper to
post help wanted ads. If it is not acceptable then i apologize. I am looking
for a full time instructor/coach. The job entails taking over a 2yr. old boys
team as well as assisting with our girls teams and ,of coarse teaching
recreational classes.Our gym is 4yrs. old with an enrollment of 400
students(not including team). Our girls team has levels 5 - 10. All of my
instructors are energetic motivating and love teaching the sport of
gymnastics to all levels of children.
If interested please contact:
Rettig's Gym. Trn. Ctr.,
19 E. Frederick pl., Cedar Knolls , N.J. 07927  Phone 201-267-5611
or e-mail  ***@aol.com
Thank you, Keep on flippin'

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 16:01:33 -0300
From:    ***@CCN.CS.DAL.CA
Subject: Re: INDIVIDUAL QUALIFIERS FOR OLYMPICS.

Well, here is another question - what does the term berth refer to? Sorry
Jeff, I can't help you out on your question, but I hope somebody can,
because I would like to know too.

Take care, loves'n'hugs, Lisa
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

> This MAY seem like a stupid question, but here it goes:
>
>
>
>         If an individual qualifies for the olympics without the team, then
>         does that berth allow only that gymnast to compete or does it
>         guarentee the country they represent a berth. For example, if
>         Chusovitina won an indiviual berth and she can't go (for some
>         reason) could her federation substitute someone else or is that
>         lost and a gymnast who was next in line to qualify might be able
>         to compete.
>
>
> This was something I wondered about. I know that teams can do what ever
> they want, but with the individuals, I have no clue.
>
>
> Just wondering.
>
> Jeff
>
> Dina, Dina, Dina.
>

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 16:07:00 -0300
From:    ***@CCN.CS.DAL.CA
Subject: Re: Amy Chow's Form

> Hey
>
>         I'm new on the list, my name's Jennifer, I'm 20 years old, and I
> have recently had to quit gymnastics because of injuries, school, and
> finacial reasons....but I'm still addicted to it!

HI Jennifer, I'm 19 and have also recently quit my gymnastic training due
to pretty much the same reasons. I'm developing bad arthiritis :( Blah.
Anyway, it's nice to meet you on the list. I'm new here too, basically. I
live in Halifax, on the east. You live in BC? And I contend we stay
addicted to gymnastics :)

>         I saw Amy Chow perform here in North Vancouver in 1994, and although
> her routines were more difficult than anyone else's, her form made it all
> look sloppy.  I thought it might be because it was early in the season, but
> her form still leaves a lot of room for improvement.  She could be a top
> contender if she cleaned it up.  I also noticed every West Valley gymnast
> did a Rudi on the floor...as just one pass, or if they could, as the
> beginning to a pass.  I thought it all looked really contrived and that if
> choreography has to suffer to get the bonus marks, then something needs to
> be changed.

I can't add to your commontary as it is exactly how I feel about Chow's
style, or lack thereof.

>         For anyone out there who gets The Learning Channel (TLC) on Saturday
> at 10PM EST a show called "Peak Performances" will feature something on
> Lavinia Milosovici.

Thanks, I know I for one am intending to be home to watch it, even on a
Saturday night! Keep gymning, Lisa

> Bye,
> Jen
>

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 16:41:19 -0400
From:    ***@CORNELL.EDU
Subject: Dominique Moceanu

Just a quick post on an article I came across in People magazine this
month.  The article was on Dominique, her gymnastics, parents, Bela,
ectera.....  With all of the hype about her, there seems to be huge amounts
of pressure for her to make it to Atlanta;  what happens if for some reason
she doesn't make it?  Anyone else see this article, comments????

Melanie

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 17:15:39 -0400
From:    ***@INETNOW.NET
Subject: Olympic gymnastics tickets available

NEWSFLASH- According to ACOG, there are gymnastics tickets available for the
Olypmics.

Available are:   Men's Optionals, Men Compulsories, Podium training
(pre-competition exercises)
                      (GA Dome- Atlanta)
                       Rhythmic gymnastics (Athens, GA.)

I think those who still want to order tickets for the Olympics should do so
now. Of course, all sessions that even involve the women are sold out solid.
This includes the men's/women's event finals. Also note that you may not be
able to get prime seats. A lot of good seats (The most expensive, $216, for
example) are still available, but don't expect to get 6 in row.

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 21:24:09 -0400
From:    ***@AOL.COM
Subject: Kwast???

<<A man from spain did Kwast from one arm to one arm in HB.

A russian junior did Gaylord I directly Kwast from undergrip. His name was
Krukov.>>

What is a Kwast???

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 21:47:22 -0400
From:    ***@ISMI.NET
Subject: Re: Dominique Moceanu

I agree totally!  This is exactally what happenen to Kim.  Everyone made
such a hype and the pressure finally get to you.  I think that Dom. is a
great gymnast, but not the country's best, I believe  that  MIller is our
best chance for the gold in Atlanta, and lets not forget about Strug, she is
7th best in the world. If MIller is on top of her game in Atlanta, no one
can beat her.
                                                  DEAN
At 04:41 PM 5/15/96 -0400, you wrote:
>Just a quick post on an article I came across in People magazine this
>month.  The article was on Dominique, her gymnastics, parents, Bela,
>ectera.....  With all of the hype about her, there seems to be huge amounts
>of pressure for her to make it to Atlanta;  what happens if for some reason
>she doesn't make it?  Anyone else see this article, comments????
>
>Melanie
>
>

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 22:31:19 -0400
From:    ***@AOL.COM
Subject: Re: Upcoming meet reporters

Rachele -

I'm sure this has been on the list.serv a lot, but how do you get to the USA
Gymnastics web page?

Also, I don't have a particular gymnast that I'm interested in at the US
Classic, but rather in what new skills or changes to routines the top
gymnasts have made.

Thanks,
LeeAnn

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Date:    Wed, 15 May 1996 23:34:27 -0400
From:    ***@AOL.COM
Subject: Accelerated Gymnastics Training Video

I have just completed an in house video for my staff of training techniques
to use for
work with our accelerated program.   The video is designed to show many of
the drills
we use for developing young gymnasts, from Preschool through to their
beginning on Team.  The drills are designed to help them develop the basic
optional level skills they will need at L8.  Skills covered include Twisting,
Tsukahara Vaults, Giant Swings and Double Back Somis.

While this tape is designed for accelerated preschool, many of the drills are
applicable to your class and compulsory team program.  I will ship the tape
to anyone interested  for $30.

If you are interested, please contact me at GYMPHOENIX@aol.com. for
specifics.

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Date:    Thu, 16 May 1996 07:15:48 PDT
From:    ***@AMDAHL.CO.ZA
Subject: WAG:Euros:URGENT

Help! My dad is going to be in London on Saturday morning, and I was
wondering if it would be possible for him to go to Euros in Birmingham.
What is the best way to get there? Where is the actual meet being held?
Where is a good place to stay?
Please will someone let me know soon!  Thanks a lot!
Helen.

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Date:    Thu, 16 May 1996 17:58:35 +1000
From:    ***@OZEMAIL.COM.AU
Subject: Oprah TV alert (Australia)

According to "The Age" (Melbourne paper), the much discussed "Little girls
in pretty boxes" Oprah episode will screen on Channel 10, Monday, 20/05/96,
at 2pm.

Simone

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