Delta Gymnastics men's head coach Mike Hood is in Japan this weekend to serve as a judge at the 2013 Toyota International Gymnastics Competition.
Hood is part of the Canadian contingent that includes gymnasts Robert Watson, Ken Ikeda and Zachary Clay. The two-day event, behind held in Nagoya, features nine competing countries including Germany, Hong Kong, Korea, Uzbekistan, Vietnam, Japan, Brazil and Great Britain. There are just seven judges in B.C. with the qualifications to be an official at this meet and Hood was only one chosen to represent Canada.
"I am very honoured to have been selected as a judge for this competition and to attend this international meet as part of the Team Canada's coaching staff," said Hood. "I've been in Japan before and it is one of my favorite places to go.
"This is an opportunity for me to visit several training facilities to observe how other clubs and athletes train. It helps me understand contemporary gymnastics better as new rules continue to be implemented."
Delta Gymnastics is supportive of Hood's role at the international event.
"Mike's participation in this event is very prestigious and we are very excited for his accomplishment. It speaks well of the quality of coaching in our facility. This provides him with great exposure to the gymnastics community within our country and at the international level," said Ana Arciniega, Delta Gymnastics Executive Director. "We are very proud of him and look forward to the stories he will bring back from the event."
Hood has been involved with Delta Gymnastics' highly successful men's program since 2000.
Delta Gymnastics is located in Ladner and offers recreational and competitive programs for ages 12 months to adults. Winter registration is now open at www.deltagymnastics.com or call 604-943-0460.
