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FlipFest 2024: My First Adult Gymnastics Camp Experience

At 52, I attended my first adult gymnastics camp in Crossville, Tennessee. This is all about my FlipFest experience. You can see us, front row center Sometimes, your world can feel small. This is especially true when you leave for a bit to experience something on a much grander scale. In my case, I'd been preparing… Continue reading FlipFest 2024: My First Adult Gymnastics Camp Experience

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Preparing for my First Gymnastics Camp

Stepping out of your comfort zone is always a challenge. This article talks about preparing to take a giant leap out of mine. While I've been flipping for 16 years now, I have never flipped anywhere but my home gym. In the past year or two, I've seen lots of adult gymnastics "camp" and competition… Continue reading Preparing for my First Gymnastics Camp

Geriatric Gymnast

Geriatric Gymnastics 7: Debra Bassin, part 4

Whatโ€™s funny about all of the necessary chaos required to reimagine our vision in a pandemic, is how, while we were technically forced to make changes, it gave us the mental space to be more creative. Sometimes, being pushed to adapt makes us think about how to utilize our precious resources more economically and efficiently.

Blog · Geriatric Gymnast

My Evolution as a Gymnastics Coach

A perspective on my evolution as a Geriatric Gymnast coach. My goal is to offer a safe space where grownups get to explore their inner child. Celebrating their successes fills me with joy.