Enjoy your visit to the US! A local brand to the southern CA area (though, they do ship internationally) is K-Bee Leos. They are on Norco. You can visit their shop at the manufacturing location. They also sell at meets in the area. You can also call them and ask where/when they will be selling...
Yes, conditioning at age 5 for gymnastics can be this intense. There's a chance they could be preparing her to compete starting at age 6, next season. If that's the case, they have one year to get her ready. That time will fly! They will want to build strength, flexibility, focus and then the...
Last season R6 had a regional meet for level 7. My dd scored a 37.05 at states. I recall they took the top 30 girls, straight down the line. Not the top 30 scores, but top 30. So, if 3 or 4 or 5 girls all got the same score and they were in the line of the top 30, they went to regionals. My...
Are people still being added to the level 8/9 social group? If so, I would like to be added. My daughter will be competing level 8 this upcoming season. Just got the green light from the coaches last week at our parent/gymnast/coach conference meeting. Thanks!!
You make such an excellent point about level 7. My daughter scored very well in compulsory levels. She also did well at the new optional 6 as well. Hitting level 7, it was a new game. 37's were much tougher to come by, where 38's were more commonplace for her up to that point. It was a big...
Our optional girls have the UA long sleeve competition leos with the patterns and bling. They've held up extremely well, even with many washings. I would recommend them. I felt like they ran similar in size to GK for my daughter. She's more of the stockier gymnast build.
My gymmie did old compulsory level 4 at age 6, levels 5 and 6 (score out of 6) at age 7. She did a year of the new optional level 6 at age 8 and level 7 at age 9. She will compete level 8 this upcoming season at age 10. We monitored her moving through the levels quite closely. It's been...
Thanks for your input! Boy, our gymmie is a late to bed kind of kid! Always has been. She is rarely asleep before 10:00, year round! Drives me somewhat crazy, lol. I try to count it as a blessing but theres some days she just needs more sleep! Especially during meet season.
It's super helpful that your daughter now has an earlier dismissal time. Mine won't have that till 7th grade. However, it's nice that she starts later, so some days she will finish homework in the morning if that night before was getting too late or after an extra tiring day.
Best wishes!!
Thanks for the advice. Last year she was somewhat focused on an AA score to reach at her meets. It's a good reminder to have other goals as well, not always tied to a score. It can sure help with their mental state!
Poor girl with the growth side affects! My dd has been super healthy injury wise and we do count that as a huge blessing!! I also met her teachers and mentioned about her schedule and traveling for meets. They both seemed supportive so let's hope for a smooth transition! Best wishes to your...
It's good to know that your daughter had a smooth transition as a young level 8! My concern is being 10 and the many changes that start compounding on their little minds and bodies. We really try extremely hard to be low key about gymnastics at home. Hopefully doing the same will prove to be...
Thanks for the thoughtful advice!!
Last year was when we noticed fears creeping in that had never been an issue before. It was mainly on bars. She's made progress but it can still be a sticking point. It's intersting to see an otherwise fearless gymnast suddenly balk when they hadn't before...
Thanks so much for the advice! We will continue to try to keep home/gym separate. Good reminder to be focused on that. Part of my concern this year is that she may worry more about the meets/practice than in the past and gym will be more of a focus than it already has been. You know these...
Hello and greetings to all! My daughter will be competing level 8 this upcoming season. She just turned 10 this summer. She's moved at a somewhat quick pace through the levels, but it's been something we've been comfortable with, while she's reamined happy. Last year she did level 7 as a 9...
Everyone's journey is unique. It's interesting to read about them. Our DD started at age 2.5.
Age 6, level 4
Age 7, level 5, scored out of 6
Age 8, new level 6 (optionals)
Age 9, level 7
My daughter is level 7. She's excited about this meet, but also a bit nervous, too! It should be a good, competitive meet. Good luck to your daughter as well! What level is she?