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You will find a schedule, draw etc for the European Games competition here.  

It is an unusual format, and not particularly one I like ... Team comp over 2 days, 3 up 2 count.

This also counts as quals for AA and EF with a one per country rule.  I'm expecting this to lead to a competition of very little strength in depth.  


On the other hand, we will have a chance to see our a Russian team in full flow!  


http://cs609626.vk.me/u7252396/docs/7ecbd7ee73fb/Gymnastics_-_Artistic_Games-time_Guide.pdf?extra=O-OaB6jmSbgDDy_SkAwB-JnW7ZrxNpvmr9OPSQD5B3zIbwQTg9sJiyh5yAusOlPfij1rqTh_NAJ4Ek1PZx-hI01bPGtWKAg


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  1. Anonymous6 June 2015 at 19:52

    This is honestly a very stupid format. So more likely than not aside from team final, we'll see one AA and 4 more Russian routines. I'm not liking how this sounds. They should have at least allowed for 2 AAers.

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  2. Anonymous8 June 2015 at 03:26

    What's the scoop with Vika?

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  3. Queen Elizabeth8 June 2015 at 23:49

    Alternative link if this doesn't work - http://www.ueg.org/images/event/146/Gymnastics%20-%20Artistic%20Games-time%20Guide.pdf

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  4. Alan Wade10 June 2015 at 11:38

    Here is complete guide for european games live streaming

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