Hi everyone, I've not posted before and am looking for some information re training hours of gymnasts in the uk. We are in the south region.
My little gymie who is a 2005 age 9, just has done her grade national 4. She has a great time, placed near the bottom, but had some good moments. She did grade 13 last year. She trains 12 hours a week, and has been doing gym 3 years, first year 5 hours, then second year 9 hours then past year 12 hours.
Do any experienced parent or coaches know how many hours is best to be progressing happily through national grades? Is there a recommended amount of hours or does it depend on the individual ? she is keen to improve and I think a lot of the girls at grades were training around 18 hours a week, but I don't know if they are the norm or my dd is? It is quite a big time commitment, she can do more hours and she wants too.
This maybe inaccurate. Her aim is to do national 3 next year.
Any helpful input would be appreciated! X
My little gymie who is a 2005 age 9, just has done her grade national 4. She has a great time, placed near the bottom, but had some good moments. She did grade 13 last year. She trains 12 hours a week, and has been doing gym 3 years, first year 5 hours, then second year 9 hours then past year 12 hours.
Do any experienced parent or coaches know how many hours is best to be progressing happily through national grades? Is there a recommended amount of hours or does it depend on the individual ? she is keen to improve and I think a lot of the girls at grades were training around 18 hours a week, but I don't know if they are the norm or my dd is? It is quite a big time commitment, she can do more hours and she wants too.
This maybe inaccurate. Her aim is to do national 3 next year.
Any helpful input would be appreciated! X