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My dd does Suffolk County Grades (only grade 2 so far) and Future Stars comps (usually at Colchester). Once you have started on the grade pathway is is possible to skip a grade if a gymnast is capable of the next grade up or do you have to follow in number order (1-8). Future stars - levels...

My dd (6 years old)has been going to her development class for 4 weeks now, she has got stronger and more flexible, she almost got a pullover today using a cheese block ( got all the way to the top with her feet pointing in the air and the coach caught her feet and guided her other), she has...

At watch age do your gym allow children to attempt and work on bridges and back bends (drop down into a bridge from standing) When my dd was in rec doing or trying to do a bridge was part of the warm up ( from the age of 5), at my dd's development class yesterday they were working on back...

How soon did you see progress after your child started development group or pre team? My dd has made some progress after 2 lots of development class, she has made great improvements with her bridge - her arms are straight and her legs are straight and together and she can hold them for longer...

How does the gym your children go to keep you informed and up to date with things related to the gym and your children's team/pre team? The gym my dd goes to keeps us updated with letters, verbal communication and her group has a secret Facebook page for the parents/ children of that particular...

How do you prevent wedgies? When my dd went to her first development class last night she was constantly tugging at the under bit of her leotard and shorts ( the leotard is not too tight and neither is the shorts).

I was asked today if my DD (6) wanted to join the "Developmental squad". She will be going to gym for 2 hours twice a week starting on Tuesday, was in a hurry today to get all the info but something was said about a uniform ( and things that go with it) and comp in November. As I have only know...

What body type is your gymnast? my dd is short for her age and slender. She has a short body and long arms and legs. It's a hard finding leotards that fit, those that seem ok on her body hand around her shoulders, she can fit into a 22" leotard but that tends to cut in the shoulder area...

This made me think this afternoon while looking at the computer printouts and do's and don'ts on the notice board at my dd's dance school for the upcoming exams (grade/level move up) My dd is currently taking Primary Modern and Primary Ballet ISTD lessons and has her first exam in 2 weeks for...

My 6 year old dd is a leftie and she is more comfortable attempting her cartwheels from her left foot. When she does them she tends not kick up overly high and when she ands she twists her legs over each other, she seems to have trouble even if she kicks up high enough, she does a straddle shape...

Coming of the back of the successful thread about children's accomplishments of 2012 I thought I would try another one for the upcoming year. What are your's or your children's gymnastic goals for 2013? For my tiny 6 year old I would like: her to be happy in the gym with no mishaps. get...

What did your children achieve in the gym this year? It would be nice to hear if your children achieve in the gym this year, did they get a skill they were after, did they win any medals at meet, did they move to pre-team or team? My dd is still in rec classes for Trampolining, Gymnatics and...

What is Physical norms testing? In my dd's gym there is a poster about the British Gymnastics Proficiency Badge Awards and on the bottom it says that during badge week the are testing physical norms. What is this and what is its purpose? This is something that is printed on the poster and not...

It's that time of year at my dd's gym club where they get a chance to earn a badge. My daughter is currently on badge 3 and the skills she will be tested on are : Skip for 45 secs, Japan flat ( chest on the floor), Headstand with knees bent and lower into a frog balance, Tuck Jump, Headstand...

I am interested to know the differences between uk rec gym and USA (and other countries) Rec gym. At my dd's gym the rec groups are held by age and gender - 5-8 year old girls (boys separate class) 8+ girls (boys separate class) All rec classes are 1 hour They then put them in smaller...

My dd is 6 years old - a tiny little thing for her age (she fits into age 3-4 clothes and weighs around 28lbs and is 104 cm tall). She does the following activities : 30 mins of Modern Dance lessons ( ISTD Primary exam classes) 30 mins of Ballet (ISTD Primary exam classes) 1 hour of Rec...

My dd had to give up her usual rec gym session to take a exam dance class until next year. I had to change her day and due to the gym being busy could only get a session on a Saturday lunch time. I have noticed that this class is being taught by young helper coaches ( who are all lovely) but...

Is it safe for my 6 year old to do some conditioning exercises at home? If you had read my previous thread you will know that I was going to speak to the head coach about possibly moving my dd up. I have decided against this at the moment. My dd is keen to work at becoming stronger and more...

I have a daughter who has just turned 6. She is very small for her age (wears 3-4 age clothes). My daughter currently takes a rec gym class and has just started a rec trampoline class ( you need to be 6 to start at her current club) she also does rec cheerleading and is a flyer. She also does...