WAG P&Gs 2017!

[amiandjim]

I believe Gabby has been injured and that's why she did the layout

 

[notthatmom]

Agree about the wrists...it's very distracting. And yes, elites usually wear different leotards to the big competitions. Speaking of leos, Ragan's yay or nay?? I give her creativity points but I wasn't a fan of the blousy top.

I didn't like the blousy aspect of it much either. Almost looked ill-fitting. I also don't like the "cholker" style neckline either...the early 90's are over, let's embrace that. If you're not going to prom with Dylan McKay, I don't want to see it.
I do however like the rhinestones, it's really pretty and makes the floor routines exciting!

 

[notthatmom]

@amiandjim can I just say that I love your avatar picture? I can only assume it's your DD's reaction to an award being announced, it's beautiful, and captures what this sport is all about

 

[notthatmom]

I think they may have been talking about the fact that you no longer need to dismount with a D element....it can technically even be an A or a B skill. Example: Gabby Perea won bars at the Classic with a layout flyaway dismount.

This is so good to know. I was there, watched it live, and got really worried when she did that, wondering what had happened. Then was surprised at her score. Makes more sense now!

 

[amiandjim]

@amiandjim can I just say that I love your avatar picture? I can only assume it's your DD's reaction to an award being announced, it's beautiful, and captures what this sport is all about

Thank you!! Yes, it's her face the moment she found out she won her very first first place!

 

[wandrewsjr]

Old code included 0.5 in the difficulty score as a special requirement for a D skill or higher dismount on every event(in addition to the difficulty value of the skill itself). That has been eliminated so now the dismount just counts like any other skill in the routine. So gymnasts don't have to count the dismount as one of their counting skills as long as they have enough other difficult skills within the routine. Most will still do a D+ dismount as it's more difficult to add another skill with this difficulty level within the routine.

 

[amiandjim]

@amiandjim can I just say that I love your avatar picture? I can only assume it's your DD's reaction to an award being announced, it's beautiful, and captures what this sport is all about

And yes, that moment of pure joy made the hour long commutes totally worth it!

 

[gymgal]

I didn't like the blousy aspect of it much either. Almost looked ill-fitting. I also don't like the "cholker" style neckline either...the early 90's are over, let's embrace that. If you're not going to prom with Dylan McKay, I don't want to see it.
I do however like the rhinestones, it's really pretty and makes the floor routines exciting!

That neckline has made a small comeback in the past couple of years. I saw a few gyms with them 2 years back and at least a dozen more this past year. I would think it would be irritating but the gymnasts don't seem to mind.

 

[Sasha]

That neckline has made a small comeback in the past couple of years. I saw a few gyms with them 2 years back and at least a dozen more this past year. I would think it would be irritating but the gymnasts don't seem to mind.

Well when Simone opts in, you know you're going to see more The high neck does have an elongating effect - perhaps good if you are shorter/thicker in proportion. I note Simone (being on the very short side!) tends to choose higher-neck leotard cuts, though this is the only true 'choker' style one I recall her wearing. I think my DD would have a fit if choker style were required, but who knows!

 

[Jard.the.gymnast]

Well when Simone opts in, you know you're going to see more The high neck does have an elongating effect - perhaps good if you are shorter/thicker in proportion. I note Simone (being on the very short side!) tends to choose higher-neck leotard cuts, though this is the only true 'choker' style one I recall her wearing. I think my DD would have a fit if choker style were required, but who knows!

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We have them as competition leos (short sleeve) and they are not uncomfortable, just very hot...

 

[3rd_time_around]

But why can't cutesy be just cute? Her routine now is awkwardly cute.
I would much more prefer that style of cute

This actually was less "cutesy" and she was 12 at the time. Much easier to watch.

 

[3rd_time_around]

I personally think the routine you shared would be worse for a 17 year old than the one she currently has... At the end of the day, isn't it Ragan's decision what her routine is? If she likes it, so be it.

Actually, no, the gymnast doesn't have much say in their routine.

 

[raenndrops]

Cutesy flick of the ponytail more than once in a floor routine should incur an automatic deduction of 0.5 for each additional flick.

It reminds me of a college routine.

 

[amiandjim]

So did anyone watch the juniors? Annie Beard's floor routine is cute and playful, but also mature....they should do something similar with Ragan IMO.

 

[GymMom4]

Agreed Tim almost ruined the show for me. I hate that they insist on deciding who to show prior the the competition starting. Let us watch the girls in the top 7 or 8, not favorites.

I watched online on pgchamps.com and was able to miss out on their commentary. Sam Peszek (I probably spelled it wrong) and Jordyn Wieber do a better job.

 

[wandrewsjr]

To heck with age limits. Worlds team of Smith and O'Keefe AA, Carey vt/fx and McCusker ub/bb. Who's with me?

 

[3rd_time_around]

To heck with age limits. Worlds team of Smith and O'Keefe AA, Carey vt/fx and McCusker ub/bb. Who's with me?

No, the age limits are there for a reason.

 

[wandrewsjr]

No, the age limits are there for a reason.

Yes, Mom, I know. Just playing fantasy team.

 

[notthatmom]

LOVE Ragan's leo tonight!!

 

[amiandjim]

Me too!!! Leos much better on day 2...for juniors and seniors! They said during the junior broadcast the reason the TD girls are all wearing different leotards is that KZB designed so many she wanted them to be able to wear them.