So I wrangled the public transport system just right and got to St Paul for day two. A full day basking in gymnastics goodness. 7 sessions on spotting, games, and 100 more things to do on... These guys really know what they're talking about.
Gymnastics over here is way too legit compared to Australia. Here its another business. All the gyms are private and earn big $$ so the way they go about running the gyms is all focussed on retention and growth. But just because Australia works on volunteers and club-based systems, does it mean that retention and growth and ensuring all programs and methods of delivery should not be to a high standard? I think not, but I'm not too sure how many people see it in that way back home. Spent another afternoon immersed in amazing new products and toys developed for gymnastics and it seems amazing how easily I forgot about the power of the 'prop'. These things are waay too good to pass up for any longer and I regret spending an entire summer without using enough.
Found my way to the secret hospitality building which offered free food and booze for congress attendees. I ate my full and peaced out. I spent my time wandering without anyone to talk to so thought best to bus it back to Minneapolis and nap up a storm
