Recent content by paige

I am NO doctor, but my daughter was having something similar, only when she was doing her floor tumbling. Never hurts outside the gym. Her coach, who is a PT, suggested a Tulli's Cheetah Cup. Problem solved.. Good luck!

Thought and prayers for all...

I just wanted to say that I have 2 daughters as well that compete. I love that my daughters are in love with this sport, they are learning way more than just gymnastics. (Although I often wonder if the younger is not just following what her sister has always done..) They have great coaches...

Can I be added my daughter is a 2006, level 6

Congrats to her! Such a huge accomplishment!

Congrats to her! I'm just as happy to watch my youngest perfecting a round off as watching my oldest perfecting her front tuck. These little ones work so hard!

We have a bar but now that my daughter is an optional I feel like it was a waste of $300...

How very rude of you. It was a discussion about how many hours is too many for an 8 year old. boy or girl does it matter??

I was about to ask the same question.. My 8 year old, 3rd grader, will be competing Xcel this upcoming season, and practicing 12 hours. She has the option for 6, but that is 14 hours. It's nice to think that she could compete at a high level at such a young age, but 14 hours in 3rd grade, how...

I having nothing to add other than to say that I am equally confused! My 8 year old is moving to Excel, and I honestly don't think she loves competing...she just loves learning new things...

I like these answers.. Doing everything a little cleaner..my DD can flip like a champ but working on the gracefulness.. I just want a smile on her face at the end of the meet and even if one event doesn't go her way, she's happy to improve on something... and happy to go to dinner...

My just turned 8 year old daughter was just told she is moving to Excel, 12 hours. Our level 6 and 7's do 14 hours. I'm really having a hard time understanding what Excel even is? I always wonder how my daughter will balance so many hours with school, friends and everything else...

My 8 year old gymnast is an awesome little soccer player, love how aggressive she is on the field.. AND she is a fantastic friend, big and little sister....she's kindhearted and has always been the kid that all the other kids gravitated towards..

so sorry to hear... poor kiddo...

WOW. Makes me appreciate the coaches at my daughters gym SO much!!