RUNNING FAST BUT MOVING SLOWLY

In an effort to increase the success of Malaysian Gymnastics internationally, I think the MGF Technical Committee must wake up and have quality restored in the Classification program.

I think we have given a lot of opportunities to all the gymnasts participating in different parts of the programs, like the grass-root program and all that. But we have to have to look into how we can speak the same language to restore the quality of the program so that we can enhance the kids who are very talented to go all the way to the top. And I don’t think we are doing that effectively.

But now we have a new program or the MGF classification program as it was previously called prepared by Mr. Hardy Fink ( director of Education Federation International Gymnastics), while some people have heard of it, very few people know any of the details about it. The program objective “ To enhance the development of talented young gymnasts , with the aim of improving our national image”. I think it will be a quality manual for all to utilize in the future with much simpler language.

And I sincerely believe that this program will unify the coaches of the nation in a common goal and will serve to stimulate new thinking, new and better ways of training and teaching these talented youngsters. My only fears, and I think that they are well justified are that we are the biggest rationalizers and procrastinators in the sports world. We are not moving fast enough efficiently and effectively.

When the sports people and in this case I mean the gymnastic people of Malaysia get down to the task at hand we can develop the greatest gymnastic athletes in the world……within a free and open culture – but we still are not moving fast enough. ( running fast moving slowly )

Don’t let a good idea that finally got off the ground crash and burn for lack of support, or what is even worse, generate active resistance to the program due to lack of information.
( eg. 8 Core sports programs) If you need a national vehicle to help with these tasks I and a few coaches offer the services of a Gymnastic Forum.

Over confidence leads to ruins, while confidence is the path to success.

SUKMA III 2010, Melaka

Women's Artistic Gymnastics Championships results.

Team Championships

Champion -Malacca

Runners-up - Selangor

Third - Sabah

Men's Individual Champion

Wan Mohammad Akhmal b Mohammad Zain - Johor

Mohammad Azam b Azmi - Selangor

Daniel b Iskandar - Selangor

I couldnt get the Women's Champion

I guess Selangor

Malacca, historic city, a state in Malaysia, hosted the 13th Malaysia Games 2010 ( or SUKMA XIII ) Gymnastics Championship begining 8 - 11 June 2010. Eleven teams participated in the team competition for Men and Seven teams for women.

The results for Men Team Championship

Champion - Selangor

Runners-up- Penang

Third - Sabah

Tomorrow the 9th June, WAG team competition will see Selangor and Malacca having a tough competition. Malacca is without Cheong See Teng who is injured.

Malacca has won the women's team gold at the last SUKMA 2008 in Terengganu .

Best of luck to all the Gymnasts.

SUKMA XIII 2010 MALACCA - COACHING SHORTS

Malaysia games or SUKMA XIII 2010 Gymnastics Championships will be held from 8 - 11 June 2010, at Melimau Institute of Polytechnics, Malacca, Malaysia.

See you there.

Injury Prevention

Injuries are better prevented than treated
Never start a training session before warming up and stretching. Always finish a training session by cooling down and stretching
Juice, water or sports drinks should always be on hand to rehydrate atleletes between efforts and after training.
Use appropriate safety equiptement at all times
Rest, relaxation and recovery between efforts and sessions are vital in injury prevention
Yes, injuries can be minimized understand the possible injury risks of your sport and take steps to reduce them.

Coaches deserve recognition and accreditation.

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