Nemour Speaks Up and U.S. Classic Preview 2025

Olympic Champion, Kaylia Nemour speaks up about her gym change; Parkettes coach banned and we preview this week's US Classic. GymCastic LIVE in CHICAGO this Friday: Tickets HERE Get Tickets before they sell out HEADLINES What does the LA28 schedule tell us about the Mixed Team event? The schedule for LA 2028: Artistic Gymnastics  July 15-20 and 22-25, Trampoline  July 21, Rhythmic Gymnastics from July 27-29 The FIG revised its rules regarding the participation of Russian and Belarusian athletes. Will this make it easier for them to compete in international competition? Kaylia Nemour opens up about her decision to leave Avoine-Beaumont Just a reminder, her coach was fired from his national coaching role because of his abusive training methods and later exonerated via investigation. Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos posted on Instagram that she had surgery Two coaches at Parkettes, John Holman and Robin Netwall, have been suspended by SafeSport for alleged misconduct. Parkette elite Amber Trani spoke up about her experience Related: A Quitter’s Try – The CNN Parkettes Documentary (Commissioned) Classic Preview: What are the stakes of this meet? What score do gymnasts need to qualify to Championships? Who needs to be at Classics and who doesn't? What scores do you want to reach to be in contention for a Worlds team spot? Who are the top all-around gymnasts here? What can we expect to see from Leanne Wong, Joscelyn Roberson, and Lexi Zeiss - all making their 2025 elite debuts What event specialists are we most excited to see? Do we think Leanne and Joscelyn have their Chengs back? Are there any U.S. gymnasts you would take to Worlds as a bars specialist? Where do Jayla Hang, Hezly Rivera, and Tiana Sumanasekera fall on the beam hierarchy? Can anyone break into 14-territory on floor? Why we are excited to see Reese Esponda and Myli Lew on the roster The artistry checklist, brought to you by Nola Matthews Code Changes You Need to Know About Part Two The FIG is so done with your Tkatchev-half variations and is devaluing all of them The double layout 1/1 dismount was upgraded to an F so expect to see more of those Hallelujah because forward Stalders, or Endos, are being upgraded to a D-skill! What's the precision rule?  Link to helpful thread from Pamchenkova. Example of a -0.1 precision Ricna Example of Ricna with no precision deductions The "we care about your ligaments" rule on bars Why Karina Schoenmaier probably loves the new 0.2 bonus for vaults that have different post-flight directions Gymternet News: Alicia Zhou won the all-around at American Classic with a 52.350, qualifying her to Nationals next month Alabama Gymnastics and the self-reported NCAA violation uh-oh Junior Worlds will be heading to the Philippines this year! ICYMI Chuso took home vault silver at the Tashkent World Challenge Cup on her 50th birthday #Chusothings Ruben Padilla won the World Cup title at the Coimbra World Cup with a new world D-score record! Sam Peszek got engaged! Check out her Instagram announcement  Melanie De Jesus Dos Santos' must-watch mini documentary, Golden Soul, is out on YouTube. Check it out here Clemson cleaning up: Paige Anastasi (UCLA), Ella Cesario (Cal), and Sophie Stuart (incoming freshman) will join Clemon for the 2025-2026 season Riley McCusker (Florida) and Alexis Jeffrey (LSU) announced their comebacks for a fifth year Amy Smith fired with cause: new information from The State obtained documents that clarified Smith was fired with cause aka Clemson does not need to pay her buyout All about our new logo UP NEXT: Live Show July 18th LIVE FROM US CLASSIC IN CHICAGO: Instant Recap podcast on Saturday about an hour after senior session two ends. 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