Nothing for making state...

[hunde2]

I forgot that they also get a certificate for making it to State and an All State Award if they score 36 and higher in the All Around.Last year got a medal and a teddybear in leo for that.
This year it was a plaque.
Poor DD just missed the All around State Award by 0.025.

[gym law mom]

In our state, you pre-order the state t shirt or sweatshirt from the host gym. They usually have a few to sell at the meet, but charge more. When my gymmie competed L5, they got nothing,(we had ordered the tshirt) but it was her 1st year of competing and I guess we didn't know better. Actually the state didn't have their act together and about 6 weeks later they mailed pins and certificates to all the gyms. Hmmmm--- have no idea where that certificate disappeared to. She has the pin on her gym bag.

Aussie---you do have an excellent point and all these gymnasts should be thrilled to make it to the state meet. I do remind my gymmie that many girls will come and compete and walk away with no medal---nothing. You do have to learn to be gracious whether in 1st or last because in this sport most kids will see both(or at least close to the bottom as some event). It is just nice to give them something to show they did qualify.

[gym monkeys mom]

I feel your pain the State score for level 7 in our state was so high (AA35). Most of the 150 gymnasts who were at state for this level lots qualified in out of state meets. Then at State they only go out 10-12 places out of approximate 40-60 kids depending on the age group your in. I also agree girls need to learn that winning isn't all that is. However, getting to state is a huge accomplishment at least here. For this reason we should at least give out ceritificates or small pins or somthing to say good job on getting here. We do a good job of encouraging girls at the lower levels so they stay in the sport. What we seem to lack and mens gymnastics has figured out (because thay have had to in order to retain boys) is how to appreciate the Optional levels. How much would even a pin and certificate really cost when ypou are talking about half the kids in a whole Level 7-20 meet than are even in level 4&5 State combined. Just my thoughts.

[gymgramma]

In SC even those who go to level 2 state meet get a t-shirt to remember the meet.

[coachamyamerican]

Our optional state qualifiers were all called up by team and received a medal (stating that they were an optional state qualifier) and a certificate congratulating them on qualifying at their level. Then they recognized all the seniors that were competing that day. Then they went on with awards!

I thought that was very approperate and tasteful!

[Livinatthegym]

Goodie bags are given at the discretion of the host gym. Sometimes we get something, sometimes we don't. Personally, I prefer not getting anything any more. We have enough stuff. Most of what we have recieved in the past winds up at the Good Will.

We purchase our own T-shirts (pre-ordered, although there are usually a few extra for sale at the meet itself).

The coaches get certificates to pass out in their coaches packet. There is not ceremonial awarding of them. The certifcates are something run off on the copier, though, not anything special.

[ZJsMom]

Livingatthegym-- I hear you about having too much stuff. My ds just started competing this year and apparently T-shirts are the only thing anyone can think of to give to boys. After only one year, his T-shirt drawer is stuffed full of them.