about 1 week ago - No comments
Shawn Johnson’s stalker is sent to mental hospital
Trampolining gets a mention in todays Irish Times newspaper (good that gymnastics gets some sort of mention in the main stream news!)
Top FIG coaches visit Trinidad and Tobago for a 8 day Level 1 Men’s and Women’s Artistic Gymnastics courses
about 4 months ago - No comments
Happy St. Patrick’s Day to you all from Ireland!
Since I’m off to celebrate today, I thought I would leave you with a short little Irish themed post for the day that’s in it!
Five Facts about Gymnastics in Ireland
Full Twist has been shortlisted to receive an Irish Blog Award in the Best Sports/ Recreation Category. Finalists More >
about 4 months ago - No comments
I’m not a football fan but I support my country at International Level, I’m more of a rugby girl it has to be said. Yes it requires a lot of natural talent to be a World Class footballer but I always find rugby more impressive. One thing that strikes me is the attitude of rugby More >
about 5 months ago - No comments
As mentioned in a previous post Dublin has been chosen as the European Capital of Sport for 2010. Keep an eye on what’s going on sports wise in Dublin over the coming months at Dublin City of Sport
Cirque Du Soleil will be coming to Dublin again this summer. They bring the show Saltimbango. You can More >
about 5 months ago - 2 comments
I had heard about this last week on Twitter. A post has just popped up on the Irish Gymnastics website regarding it. I’m not quite sure what this means for IG but hopefully something good will come of it.
Dublin has been chosen as the European Capital of Sport 2010 by the internationally renowned European Capitals More >
about 1 year ago - 4 comments
On Wednesday this week, I finally made it to the Bodies Exhibition in Dublin. It had taken me six months to manage to get to the exhibition, having had to decide whether to go alone or find someone to go with me. Human anatomy has been of great interest to me since I was very More >
about 1 year ago - 2 comments
Part 2
Flexibility
Flexibility works hand-in-hand with strength. A combination of the two in a gymnast is a step towards perfection, as long as they know how to control their body (i.e. using their strength to not allow themselves be too flexible eg. over-twisting in the splits). I often find it more impressive to watch a more flexible More >
about 1 year ago - 8 comments
Part One
Part of being a gymnastics coach is that I must constantly be on the look-out for new talent. Every September when the new term begins, streams of new kids come through the doors. Kids of all different standards, some who have done gymnastics before, some who have not, some kids who want to More >
about 1 year ago - 4 comments
For sixteen years, I’ve taken part in the great sport of gymnastics. I trained as a gymnast for eleven years and I am now in my fifth year of coaching professionally. Everyone has their reasons for feeling passionate about something in their lives. I’d like to introduce you to mine.
Personal Education
My coaches taught me More >