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Has anyone had any experience using DuoDerm extra thin spots for rips?

Thank you all for the info. I did just pull up a chart of requirements and although I may not fully understand everything on here I see what you are referring to. I think she can take a step back in competition with some skills and work on them in the gym only. We are in no hurry to move up...

I misunderstood her and thought they threw in this routine. I imagine because her season is basically done with only 2 competitions left they are working it at practice into a routine. Like I said I need to get somewhat more involved.

She is a L6 and does above mentioned now in routines (giants and so forth). The side aerial is something they just added if she moves to L8 in the fall. I am just apprehensive to move her up I don't know what the rush is.

Sorry I misunderstood your post, looked at it again. Our gym does not have Xcel, but again be ready for free hip to handstand on bars, giants with perfect form.

I was told she had to do a Tsukahara (forgive me if I spelled that wrong). Thank you for the information. It would probably beneficial if I did some research if she is going to progress.

Plans are to move to L8 because she has C skills on beam and has bars and floor. Just needs a little more work on vault. I try not to get to involved and let her coach decide what is best for her. She is only at the gym for a total of 6 hours a week, but I am sure that will have to change if she...

No actually at every meet her coach is pulled aside and told she has to many element in her routines. She scores in the 9's on all events. Talked about moving to L8 because she has everything including side aerial on beam but would have to really work hard on vault she is only 60 pounds and...

Thanks it is very interesting to see all the differences that each gym has as requirements. We are required to have 2 giants which my DD does along with her free hip to handstand. Now last night at practice she came home and they put a side aerial in her beam routine, she also does a front salto...

She is currently a L4 and her kips are "not solid" as per her coach, although I understand the up-training gyms do. L7 requires free hip to handstand, 2 giants, layout dismount to really be competitive at this level. That is a big change from L4-L5 even L6 at some gyms. I am not saying she can't...

I am new here so still finding my way around this site. At a few Invitationals this year it seems that it depends on the State and gym. Our gym had 1 L6 who did free hips to handstands and giants and layout dismount qualified for states at first competition but stayed at L6. L7 will require same...

If you have concerns talk with her coaches. Our gym has specific requirements for L7. BHS-BHS nothing less then 180 on beam. Floor a full. layout, whip back. Bars consistent giants and free hip to handstand is a must. Vault they must be close to a L8 vault.