Recent content by gymmamae

My daughter started wearing contacts about six months ago, at age 10. She wears the monthly disposables. She didn't have any problems adapting to them and prefers them over wearing glasses at gym. The staff at Target Optical in my area was very patient at teaching her how to put them in. I think...

Would anyone please have recommendations for gyms in Austin, TX? A friend of ours is moving there in May. She has a young child (age 6) in level 3. She is looking to live in the area of Circle C, Avery Ranch, or Belterra. Another option for housing is in Leander. Her daughter started competing...

. Wow! I cannot contribute to the original conversation, since my DD is only 9, training level 7, and may compete only half of the season due to a heel injury. This statement by Sophia's mom will stay with me, though. Providing our gymnasts with an environment that promotes their emotional...

My daughter did a back extension roll in level 5 to replace a BWO and a valdez in level 6 instead of a bwo or bhs. Private message me if you would like to see a video.

I don't post often, but I have to say: Dunno, you're my hero! :) These are awesome!!

Hi there! My daughter is a lefty and I think she's been mounting the beam the same way as gympunkin described. I don't know how to post videos, but if you somehow "private message" me, I will send you a link. It's easier to see it than to describe it ;-)

Hmm... What forms, Clover? o_O

Our traditions have just started, since DD is only 8 and this is only her second season. The night before meets/tops testing we read "The Twelve Gifts of Birth" by Charlene Constanzo. It's a beautiful book about all the "gifts" all children have. It seems to inspire her. She also carries a...

:oops: Sorry.... I thought I was posting here the first time around... ------ I am new here and need some hand-holding ;)... Please bear with me and my basic questions. DD (age 8) qualified for National Tops Testing. It's her first time. A few questions: Any suggestions on hotels in the...

I am new here and need some hand-holding ;)... Please bear with me and my basic questions. DD (age 8) qualified for National Tops Testing. It's her first time. A few questions: Any suggestions on hotels in the area? I understand that everything is far from the ranch. Is she allowed to stay...

usagym.org just posted the list for 8, 9, and 10 year-olds. :):):)