Gymnastic Skills & Games by Joan Jackman & Bob Currier

Has a name that was scratched out on the inside cover. Calling all coaches, PE teachers, and gymnastics fans — this one is a gem! Gymnastic Skills & Games by Joan Jackman and Bob Currier is a joyful, practical guide to teaching gymnastic movements to children aged 7 to 14. It is packed with clearly explained, beautifully illustrated activities: floorwork and vaulting, rolls, balances and agilities, benches, ropes, bars and beams, warm-ups and games, plus sections on safety, fitness, strength and mobility — and even artistic gymnastics, rhythmic gymnastics, and sports acrobatics for children ready to go further. The authors knew their stuff: both were international gymnastic judges who officiated at European and World championships, and members of the Board of Control of the British Amateur Gymnastic Association. Joan Jackman was also Chairman of the British Schools Gymnastic Association. Published in London by A & C Black in 1992 (ISBN [hidden information]-X, original price £9.99). A lovely vintage coaching manual — equally at home on a coach's shelf, in a school gym library, or in a collection of vintage sports books. Condition: good — bright cover, clean pages. Please see the photos. Pickup in Nanaimo, BC.