Posted by What's happening? on 28/5/2007, 9:49 pm
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There has been quite a few (negative) comments about the AIS program and it's gymnasts over the past few weeks. It got me thinking about what is happening there. I have been a fan of the AIS style of gymnastics over the years and was excited at the prospects of Monique, Hollie, Melody, Victoria, Casey and others (I can't remember now!)coming through. They have certainly had their share of injuries and retirements but they have not lived up to expectation.(Although I think Hollie is doing brilliantly on beam and Melody has made a remarkable comeback).Is this due to the program, the new head coach or just bad luck? Since Ju Ping has left it just doesn't seem to have the same standard. No-one seems to comment on the head coach there - what do people think of him? The girls seem to still do well on beam but that is still coached by the Chinese coach. I also noticed on GA website Team Future girls at the Institutes and the AIS only have a handful of girls coming through whereas WAIS, VIS and QAS have a huge pool of girls. Is the program being phased out and the AIS will only be used for camps? Sorry my thoughts are a bit random but does anyone have any ideas on what they think is happening?