Recent content by FL gym mom

The site is finally backup and a tentative schedule is up. Hoping they release the preliminary schedule soon!

I don't miss a meet. DH likes to go but we tend to limit it. We only do one local meet so we try to carpool/split hotel for a coupe of the meets. He usually goes to 2-3 regular meets and then states/regionals. We try to let ds miss as many as possible but he usually ends up at the one local...

DDs gym is on the young side. In the younger groups last season we were often competing amongst ourselves with 1 or 2 girls from other gyms. Hoping that improves this upcoming season. Bronze- 5-12 Silver- 6-13 Gold- 7-13 Platinum 10-14 Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

My DD (6) did a backward shoulder roll for xcel bronze this past season. She was dealing with fear issues and wasn't scoring well with her handstand so the coach found an alternate skill for her to compete. Having success doing the roll built her confidence on beam and she is now landing her...

Sorry if I missed this being explained somewhere but I am curious. Why didn't the U.S. compete anyone for the vault individual competition? Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

Yes, DD does a round off backhand spring her routine. Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

I love the seating. It is stadium seating so you aren't as close to the gymnasts as you are at smaller meets but I found it to be enjoyable. Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

We competed the very first session on Friday morning last year and we are able to do registration and purchase our tickets the evening before (Thursday). We had no lines for either one. I really recommend it. We are Friday night this time so I am dreading having to do it on the day of. :-)...

I am so jealous of all you that get to go to meets! UF is the only school in Florida with a program and it is several hours from us. The hard to get there when we are in season at the same time! Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

I watched the FL meet earlier and it was good. I hate that Bridget Sloan is out but they have such depth, couple freshman who are amazing! I recorded the Arkansas/Alabama one for my daughter. Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

It is a lot of fun. Definitely different from the elites but it makes it fun to watch! Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

I just want to say I am so excited that college gymnastics is back on tv! I love watching with my girl. I wish the sport was on more often. Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

Can I get an invite please? Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket

My DD just turned 6 and she does multiple hours of gym and dance. She does well with both but she is a child that prefers structured activity to open play. My other child would not enjoy DD's schedule. Every kid is different. Try the dance, you will be able to see if it is right or her. Just be...

I work full time and I sell Origami Owl to help pay for DD's activities. Feel like I am constantly playing for something. Sent from my iPhone using ChalkBucket