Wow Parents - you are wonderful. Here is a note from my dd
"To everybody who took part in my recent survey -
Thank you so much. I've collected almost 100 responses, giving me more than enough data! I've included a link to the data so you can see. Also keep checking back because it will...
We have been down this road alot. DD had her stress fracture 3 years ago right after L6. Lots and lots of BWO that year. She has had 2 flair ups since. She is under the supervision of a Ped Orthopedic spine specialist and currently out - again - with back pain. It really is a hot button -...
She will absolutely get to meet Nastia as all the olympians come around to the different events/levels during the week. How much coaching she actually receives from the Olympian can vary. DD has never been disappointed with the engagement of the athletes but the only one she really received...
Hi all - my DD Trixiebelle (13, L7 Gymnast) is working on her final 8th grade project for her SI class (Special Interest). Her project is to go through the steps to start a business. She has an idea (of course gymnastics related!) and now has to go through the "Customer Validation" portion of...
Our gym does both and uses usaigc as an inbetween year for level advancement. My DD did one year at USAG 6, one at USAIGC silver....it was nice because at the beginning of comp season she didn't have her giant yet still had some good scores at usaigc events. At a l7 meet her bar scores were so...
I'm sorry to hear that. Unfortunately we've been in your shoes 2 times now and DD just returned to the gym a week ago after 9 weeks off. Not just no gym but nothing - no PE, no conditioning, she even switched to a roller bag at school (she did have pt 2x a week but only for 30 min). And I am...
*UPDATE*. Dds doctor called today withy he results from her CT scan and she is all clear. No fractures. He has given her the go ahead to resume gymnastics with no restrictions (except she needs to build back up after 8 weeks off!). Dd was beside herself when I picked her up from school...
Thanks all for your input. She has not worked back walkovers in 2 years! Her coach is very good about that. What I think set this off was working fulls on floor, but that is just my unprofessional opinion. As for the original diagnosis- she had the bone scan for that and it "lit up"...
Dd is almost 12 training l8 and after finishing a good l7 year. 2 years ago was diagnosed with Spondylolysis took 8 weeks off and went on to compete again for 2 more years. About 2 months ago she came to me when she first felt some low back pain, She said it was different but erroring on...
Hmm my 12 yo wears undies and always has, even for comps. She used to wear the GK briefs but they were expensive. I now get her the xs Victoria's Secret bikini briefs and they peak out. I think all the girls do in our gym, at least the older ones do. For what it's worth, they are not...
Thank you Gymjoy, I have read your first post and this one many times. I could say so much, but I'm a bit overwhelmed myself. I wanted to know that you have really helped my family. I don't know if you will read this but wishing you and you family continued peace and happiness.
Thank you...I needed to read this. For all my browsing, I don't come across many posts where it's the gymmie who struggled to move on from the sport, it's the parent! You both have verbalized how I feel at this point in time and what ever DD decides, I know the life skills she has gained...
She told me after practice today she is really having a tough time, scared of getting hurt again, hates her beam coach and overall frustrated with the sport. She hurt her foot 2 weeks ago at a meet on dismount, did a week of conditioning and missed a meet as a result. I was very surprised by...
Dear Fellow Chalkbucket Readers, I need your help with the letter I have composed below. FWIW - gymnast is in a L7-L8 training group. Can you help me wordsmith it? Thanks
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Dear HEAD COACH – I wanted to address a concern I hadregarding cell phone usage at the gym. During...