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What is your gyms policy on dealing with children who have fears? My daughter tends to be fearful especially learning new skills. It takes her longer than most to learn new things because of her fears. The beginning of the summer it was BHS on beam and cast hand stands. Now she has those but...

In a nutshell my daughter has been a competitive gymnast since she was 7. This will be her 4th year competing. First yr level 5 finished with a mid34 but had some fear issues with flyways and back tucks so repeated level 5. Did great as a second year, placed in AA and finished in the 37 range...

So long story short - my daughter is 8. Initial plan for this season was to compete a few level 5 meets then do lv 6. She did 2 meets already - took 1 pl AA & 2nd pl AA. Last week coach said she is ready to do lv 6. I signed her up for meets & paid the $. This past weekend she had 2nd meet...

So I wrote in about 2 months ago - daughter competed level 5 last year, went to states & scored in mid 34 range. During middle of summer was having trouble with 6 skills - couldnt get fly away, ROBHSBT pass. Now has all skills for 6 - just cannot connect yet on bars. Plan was to compete 2 or...

What can you do when you notice favoritism in the gym? When the coach "pays more attention" to some kids & not others? It seems as though there are a few favorites who always get extra coaching/spotting. How would you bring this up with the coach? I am hesitant to bring it to the gym owner...

I had posted here about 6 weeks ago re: daughter staying level 5. She is getting stronger but still struggling with some of the level 6 bar routine. How can she learn new skills if she is not being spotted? Corrections are just called out to her from across the gym floor. I emailed the coach...

I have been "lurking" for a while but 1st time posting. My daughter is 8. She competed level 5 last year - went to states & scored a 34.7. She is now working on level 6 skills for the last month or so & is having trouble with bars & floor. She is scared to do flyaways, is weak on bars & is...