Background info:
I attended gymnastics as a child at, we'll call it "Gym A". I progressed quickly to L5, but quit after only 2-3yr in the gym because I hated my coach. I later (about 5 years later) went back to Gym A as a coach. I coached for over 10yr before quitting when my 2nd DD (my gymnast) was born. I still sub occasionally and am well respected in the gym. When I realized DD was bored in her standard preschool class, I asked the HC/owner if I could move her up to the intermediate level when she turned 4, even though technically she was a year too young. I probably could have just done it, but thought I was being respectful by getting permission first. HC/owner responded by saying that he would keep her in the preschool class in the morning because the class size is smaller and there is no one else in the gym so she could get more one on one attention. Great theory, except that her coach knew basically nothing about gymnastics (though she was wonderful with the kids). When that was brought to his attention, he agreed and suggested I go in and work with the class to help with more of the gymnastics skills. It got to a point where I was wondering why I was paying for the privelege of coaching my own child......not to mention the fact that she doesn't take correction from me very well.
So, I called another gym. I was more trying to comfort myself by showing myself that nobody else would move her up either so that I wouldn't feel so frustrated. Well, the first place I called (we'll call it "Gym B") wanted to place her in their invitation only "Advanced Kindergym" class. I decided to drive the 25 min and let her try the class. I was scared to death. I feel a strong loyalty to Gym A and felt like I was betraying them in a way. I was really scared to be honest.
Malea loved the class and by the 2nd week was invited to move up to the TAG team (TOPs and L4 prep). I had not taken her to her preschool class at Gym A since we tried the kindergym class, because I knew she would bring up her "new gymnastics" and I wasn't sure I was ready to deal with the confrontation. I was hoping to just "take a break" and walk away. Maybe not the best way of handling it, but I'm a wimp and HATE confrontation, not to mention that I really didn't want to lose the relationship I have with Gym A.
I figured I had 2yr before it would really be an issue since she JUST turned 4 in Jan & can't compete until she's 6 anyway. I got a text from HC/owner of Gym A asking if DD was coming anymore and I texted back that we were taking a break (maybe mistake #1 - I'm feeling like maybe I should've been honest, but at this point, that's water under the bridge). Well, what I wasn't taking into account was that a few of the local gyms in the area do a small fun meet every year and DD will be participating with her new class.
AHHH!!! HC/owner probably won't be there, but staff that knows me (and DD) will be. So.....help!!! Now what? Do I wait until the day of and deal with things as they come? How? I hate this.
Thank you!
I attended gymnastics as a child at, we'll call it "Gym A". I progressed quickly to L5, but quit after only 2-3yr in the gym because I hated my coach. I later (about 5 years later) went back to Gym A as a coach. I coached for over 10yr before quitting when my 2nd DD (my gymnast) was born. I still sub occasionally and am well respected in the gym. When I realized DD was bored in her standard preschool class, I asked the HC/owner if I could move her up to the intermediate level when she turned 4, even though technically she was a year too young. I probably could have just done it, but thought I was being respectful by getting permission first. HC/owner responded by saying that he would keep her in the preschool class in the morning because the class size is smaller and there is no one else in the gym so she could get more one on one attention. Great theory, except that her coach knew basically nothing about gymnastics (though she was wonderful with the kids). When that was brought to his attention, he agreed and suggested I go in and work with the class to help with more of the gymnastics skills. It got to a point where I was wondering why I was paying for the privelege of coaching my own child......not to mention the fact that she doesn't take correction from me very well.
So, I called another gym. I was more trying to comfort myself by showing myself that nobody else would move her up either so that I wouldn't feel so frustrated. Well, the first place I called (we'll call it "Gym B") wanted to place her in their invitation only "Advanced Kindergym" class. I decided to drive the 25 min and let her try the class. I was scared to death. I feel a strong loyalty to Gym A and felt like I was betraying them in a way. I was really scared to be honest.
Malea loved the class and by the 2nd week was invited to move up to the TAG team (TOPs and L4 prep). I had not taken her to her preschool class at Gym A since we tried the kindergym class, because I knew she would bring up her "new gymnastics" and I wasn't sure I was ready to deal with the confrontation. I was hoping to just "take a break" and walk away. Maybe not the best way of handling it, but I'm a wimp and HATE confrontation, not to mention that I really didn't want to lose the relationship I have with Gym A.
I figured I had 2yr before it would really be an issue since she JUST turned 4 in Jan & can't compete until she's 6 anyway. I got a text from HC/owner of Gym A asking if DD was coming anymore and I texted back that we were taking a break (maybe mistake #1 - I'm feeling like maybe I should've been honest, but at this point, that's water under the bridge). Well, what I wasn't taking into account was that a few of the local gyms in the area do a small fun meet every year and DD will be participating with her new class.
AHHH!!! HC/owner probably won't be there, but staff that knows me (and DD) will be. So.....help!!! Now what? Do I wait until the day of and deal with things as they come? How? I hate this.
Thank you!