Gyms in Florida? - Page 2

msl529 · #11 01-24-2008, 08:44 PM

Thank you. It's reassuring to hear that we have some good options. My daughter just said to me today "How do those gyms do at competitions?... I don't want to get worse". Now that she's had the experience of a really good gym, she wants the same wherever she goes! She sounds like a snob, but she's actually a really sweet girl, I swear!

flippymonkeysmom · #12 01-25-2008, 02:50 AM

Florida is known for having some really good gyms. The tricky part is finding the right fit for your daughter. We faced the same thing 2 years ago. She was at a gym she loved and was doing really well, then we moved out of state. I did my research in our new area and there was a great gym really close by - girls scoring 38's, etc. Problem was - my daughter hated it there. The girls (and parents) were not very friendly and WAY competitive with each other. Then we tried another gym - but they didn't work quite hard enough for her. Then third time was the charm and she is at a gym where she is doing great - but most importantly she loves it and looks forward to going every day. Of course I wish this were the gym that was the closest - but hey - you can't have it all, right? Good luck finding the right fit.

msl529 · #13 01-25-2008, 11:33 AM


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Originally Posted by flippymonkeysmom Florida is known for having some really good gyms. The tricky part is finding the right fit for your daughter. We faced the same thing 2 years ago. She was at a gym she loved and was doing really well, then we moved out of state. I did my research in our new area and there was a great gym really close by - girls scoring 38's, etc. Problem was - my daughter hated it there. The girls (and parents) were not very friendly and WAY competitive with each other. Then we tried another gym - but they didn't work quite hard enough for her. Then third time was the charm and she is at a gym where she is doing great - but most importantly she loves it and looks forward to going every day. Of course I wish this were the gym that was the closest - but hey - you can't have it all, right? Good luck finding the right fit.

Thanks! You hit the nail right on the head. There are gyms here in NorCal that score extremely well, but I would never send my kid there, due to just what you said--overly competitive, unfriendly girls and too much pressure. There is a very nice balance at her current gym, and she also looks forward to going every day, and comes home happy. Very important! We also moved to this current gym from another gym, and also ended up having to travel further to it than our old gym. Murphy's law, I guess! I hope we get a good fit w/ one close enough in FL, becuase I am not sure how well I will do driving in those sudden and heavy rain storms!

msl529 · #14 01-25-2008, 11:38 AM


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Originally Posted by Ingymmom isn't Jana Bieger's gym in that area of FL? I thing it is Bieger International... sorry I can't help with word of mouth for that area... I have not heard anything about their gym, but it may be worth at least checking out How many hours does your dd currently train?

Yes, it is Bieger International. They seem to do well at the Optional/Elite levels, but my kid is only training L6, so I want to make sure the gym we choose has a nice Compulsory program too. She currently trains 15 hrs a week.

medic3188 · #15 01-25-2008, 02:25 PM

WE LOVE FLORIDA.....The gym she goes to is great...small but very personal...we are very happy. Her first meet is next weekend.

msl529 · #16 01-25-2008, 03:22 PM


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Originally Posted by medic3188 WE LOVE FLORIDA.....The gym she goes to is great...small but very personal...we are very happy. Her first meet is next weekend.

That's great news, and reassuring to know that the transition can, and hopefully will, go well for all of us. Where did you move from? We are moving from Northern Cal and our friends are all bummed at us for leaving, so they keep telling us things we won't like about FL as compared to Northern Cal---humidity, heat, bugs, etc. We really have it pretty good here, although the Winters in NorCal (as opposed to SoCal) are cold, wet, and gray. I hope we will like it equally well in FL. I grew up in SoCal, so I am more used to the warmer climate & being near the beach. I plan to adjust well!...Good luck to your daughter this weekend!