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  1. GymMama

    Parents I really need some help here

    My daughter just turned 8 years old this week, and is on (new) Level 4. She has been in gym since she was about 3 (off and on when she was younger) and competed last year for the first time as a (old) Level 4. Last year she had an amazing season! Worked hard, stayed focused (as much as I...
  2. GymMama

    Parents Competition leos... how to know if it's too small!?!?

    This is my daughter's first year in competition, so I don't really know what to think at this point. All along our coaches have been saying that the leos will be "very tight" and need to be stretched out. But we finally got them on Saturday (first meet is this Saturday) and when I tried it on...
  3. GymMama

    Parents Please recommend a good camera!

    Thanks so much for the replies! I would like to keep my camera and look for a new lens if that's a possibility! I know nothing about photography... what kind of lens should I look for? Would all Nikon lenses be compatible with my old camera? Where do you rent lenses from? That might also...
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    Parents Please recommend a good camera!

    I'm sure this thread has been done before, but the only ones I can find are pretty dated. Please tell me what good camera recommendations are for meets! My budget isn't huge! I am going to be making videos for the girls of photos throughout the season and would like to start with some...
  5. GymMama

    Parents How do you deal with non-gym parents criticism?

    My dd is just starting her first season of competition. She is a first grader, and is a L4. She does practice three days a week, for three hours each. She absolutely loves it. She loves gym, the workout, the coaches, and her teammates. This is also the first time I've experienced a couple...
  6. GymMama

    Parents Ideas for "gym buddy" gifts??

    My dd (7yo, L4) just got her assigned gym buddy! She is so excited to get to know her and cheer her on! Her buddy is a 17yo L9. Throughout the year the buddies will support one another, buy small gifts, cards, etc. Nothing made to be too expensive or burdensome, just someone to support and...
  7. GymMama

    WAG Help with Front Hip Circle!!

    DD (7yo) L4 is going to have her first meet in a couple of weeks. The only skill she does not have is her front hip circle on bars! Several girls on her team don't have it completely yet, so I tell her no worries! But she cries a lot about it after practice because she's afraid she won't be...
  8. GymMama

    Parents Looking for floor routine pose ideas!

    Thanks everyone! It's good to hear all of the takes on choosing poses. Being a new team mom, I'm not sure what's right or not. Lots of our girls last year did the cutesy poses and scored great. Anyway, seems that my dd has chosen something that comes more natural to her... her arms in a...
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    Parents Looking for floor routine pose ideas!

    L4 DD is allowed to pick her own ending pose, now that she's got her ROBH on the floor. Some of the girls are coming up with some really cute ideas, like blowing kisses, thumbs up, etc. DD isn't so creative, so we're looking for some suggestions! She just turned 7 and is still considered one...
  10. GymMama

    Melody Leotards clearance leo sale

    Ugh, so bummed that we missed out on this deal! Does anyone know if they do this very often?
  11. GymMama

    Perseverance does pay off

    Congratulations to her! That is fabulous!
  12. GymMama

    Parents DDs best buddy at gym is quitting

    This happened to my dd this year. Her best friend at the gym quit right in the middle of the season. I held off telling dd as long as I could because I really thought she would be devastated. Turns out she found out from her friend before I had the chance to, and she took it very well. The...
  13. GymMama

    How do the parents behave at your gym?

    I am just curious... my dd is only on Preteam this year, and we are waiting to find out if she will move up to compete L4 this summer. I LOVE our gym. So far, I see a lot of great friendships at our gym between parents. I am very good friends with a few other preteam moms, and most seem...
  14. GymMama

    I love my dd's gym!

    Definitely sounds like a great environment! :)
  15. GymMama

    Gymnastics Poem

    Great poem! :yes:
  16. GymMama

    Parents Outside training?

    This thread doesnt' have anything to do with me not letting my dd be a kid. Trust me, she's enjoying being a kid just fine. I asked an honest question, appreciated the answers, and agreed with no tumbling or skills at home. I think my dd can still be a kid even if we allow her to play around...
  17. GymMama

    Parents Outside training?

    I agree with that also Aussiecoach. Honestly, there is no way we could fit in a couple of times a week anyway. We'll probably be lucky to meet with her this summer a couple of times a month, especially since I won't have her working on any tumbling. Just for fun.
  18. GymMama

    Parents Outside training?

    Thanks for the replies! This all makes sense to me, I think that's why I was questioning it in the back of my mind anyway. I think I'll still let dd work with her once in a while, but not on any tumbling and skills outside of the gym.
  19. GymMama

    Parents Outside training?

    My 6yo dd is finishing up her first year on Pre-team at our gym, and is currently being considered for L4 (our gym starts competition at L4). She loves the gym, her coaches, etc. We're just waiting to see what happens next. My question is this... we have a friend (and teacher at our school)...
  20. GymMama

    Parents Wish we knew what to expect... moving up??

    Thanks for the responses! It's good to know I'm not the only one who dislikes having to wait for those last-minute decisions! After three years in the gym, this is our first year considering a competitive level, so I think I'm just anxious! For our family, we know what to expect...
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