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Does anyone have a gymnast with Ocularmotor Dysfunciton/eye tracking problems? My dd is 9, level 4, and am preparing to have her evaluated. Symptoms are showing at the gym for vault and tumbling, even jumping to the high bar, but we all chalked it up to fear issues and her hesitating. It was...

Been through this as well with both my preteen dds - one a softball player and the other a gymnast. My dd who left competitive softball feels confident she could go back to softball in the future, but my gymnast level 4/5 dd has the perception it would be very difficult/impossible to take a...

My daughter also did our state's version of aau last year for level 3. It was cheaper and less hours/meets than usag, and it gave us an idea if she liked learning routines and attending meets before we committed to usag. She enjoyed the experience. The downside is that they spent 4 months on...

For those of you who experienced the other cycles of routine changes (as a parent, gymnast or coach), was it a pretty smooth transition? Was the time frame the same for releasing information and teaching routines? My dd is the same situation as described by the OP.

My background is fundraising which made me wonder if there are foundations or other organizations that provide financial aid or scholarships for gymnasts (besides college scholarships). I have spent some time during the past year looking online, but I haven't found too much. Someday if I had...

Thank you for the responses. It sounds like if she is miserable for some reason once the competition season starts, it is reasonable to pay the meet fees and other expenses for competition but not agree to continue to pay her monthly training/tuition fees beyond a 30 day notice. That I can...

Interesting range of responses. I think paying for meet fees that the gym has submitted and giving a 30 day notice is reasonable. I don't know how much negotiation room I have though.

Is the one year contract for the higher level girls? I have heard that some gym in my area have one year contracts as well. thanks for the response

Hi My daughter is trying out at gyms for a spot on their USAG level 4 team. I am learning about contract and booster club commitments. In your experience, how long are typical contracts for team? Is it for the 6 months during competition season, with no contract for the other 6 months? Do...

Hi I have a 6 yr old daughter who is level 3 as well. I'm having many of the same feelings as you. Her time at the gym started creeping up this past fall, and it became a bigger part of her life. I am thankful that i have advice from families who have shared similar experiences.

My dentist told me about research correlating the loss of primary teeth to the onset of puberty - very interesting. Keep those baby teeth girls! I didn't start until almost 16. I remember feeling that was a little too late. Although I could practically drive myself to the store for personal...

Interesting point that switching gyms might be hard in the future. I have been happy with her coaching so far, but if having an established program through elites with TOPS, etc is a factor, then it wouldn't be either of the gyms we are considering. It would be a more expensive gym 30 mins...

Hi My 6.5 yr old daughter has two options with gymnastics right now. I would really appreciate some feedback. One gym would have her at level 3 (learning level 4 routine) preteam. Gym seems a little more serious, but she liked it. It is a pretty new gym/new group of girls for her. 6-7...

Hi I have been learning so much from this forum that I felt the need to join so I can 'like' all those great posts. Hopefully, over time, I can provide some guidance as well! I have two girls in gymnastics 6 and 8. Both are pre-team and having a great time. I am learning how to manage their...