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There are three girls at DD's gym who have committed to Div I schools this year, and all 3 were level 10s in 9th grade. There is also a girl who committed to a Div II school - her first level 10 year was 11th grade. I agree - I think they're all amazing.

You guys are right...I know I'd be thinking the same thing if I were reading my post. :) It's just so hard to discourage her after she finally found her confidence. I'll talk to her coach.

That is horrible to do to anyone, but especially to a teammate!

Let me preface this by saying that I avoid giving my daughter any gymnastics instruction, as I try to just be a cheerleader. BUT, she is doing lots of gym around the house, and I'm worried she is going to form a bad habit. She recently got her BWO on the 2 ft beam (which was a huge...

My DD currently leaves 1 1/2 hours early one day a week. The teacher wasn't crazy about the idea initially, but since has come around, and the situation is working well. Our deal with our daughter is that she can continue to do it as long as she maintains her school work as if she weren't...

It sounds like you're saying the right thing to your daughter...I would just keep trying to re-focus her...maybe talk about what she did well ("that ROBH was awesome!"), and, if that doesn't work, maybe pull up the scores for the meet so she can see how well she did in comparison to others? I...

I'm so glad you asked this question! I have been wondering the same. I am at a gym that seems to have A LOT of regular privates. A few parents have told me that they felt like they had to have one for their DD to move onto team, and then to move up each level. We have a standing private that...

Thanks for posting! These videos are unbelievably cute!!

Welcome! Sounds like she is off to a great start! Good luck with the rest of the season!

I second that! If you still want to compete, you should be able to find a new gym with better, more supportive coaching. Not all coaches or gyms are created equally...look for one that suits you!

I would say DD's team averages at least 75% of their time on the high beam. They are only on the low or floor beam if learning or warming up a new skill. DD's gym has a lot of beams (more than 10), and if two groups are on beam at the time, the girls will double up on a beam to warm up, work...

Is it optional just this year? Or did you get the impression that it will remain "optional in both senses of the word" in 2014 and beyond?

Makes sense Gymmommy. The changes are subtle, but I can see how they would make a big difference, especially on bars.

Good luck!! I always get nervous for my DD's meets, but still love watching them! Hope you both have a great time!

Good luck! Hope it's a great first meet!

Well, for one thing more driving and more money! :o Other than that, it can vary widely by gym. But generally, there will be more emphasis on perfecting rather than just attaining skills, and she will likely have a lot more conditioning (strength and flexibility). It's definitely a good idea...

Gymmommy, I'm curious in what way the new requirements are toned down for new L5? Is it just amplitude?

My DD was saying just yesterday that the music in Chris Brown/Justin Beiber's Next to you would be great for a floor routine.

This is about how ours works as well - during the short season, there is very little uptraining. Occasionally, a girl may be able to move to uptraining once she has nailed a pre-determined number of routines, but it tends to be only a couple of girls, for maybe a few minutes, on just one skill...

harry'smum, I feel for you and can totally relate - I worry about my DD getting new skills, getting to and from practice (which is almost an hour each way), and having a balanced life outside of the gym. But, I have to tell you, I also have a son who is involved in a few different sports (none...