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My daughter has her robhs and her coaches want her to compete it. She is on xcel bronze so its not required. At practice last week she messed it up on purpose when coaches were doing evaluations for floor routines. It was at the end of practice so I was there when it happened. She didn't even...

My daughter is moving up to xcel bronze next year and is very close to having her back handspring. Can she compete it next year if she gets it?

Spinning off of another thread that I started -I'm curious to hear if your child competed when they were maybe slightly less than ready or waited until they were very confident and if you have opinions on which is the better way to do it. My DD is one of a couple of girls who the coach said...

I would like to start working on another vault rather than my FH. I am definitely a powerful gymnast. My FH on vault is pretty good I would say. I want to compete it next October, so about 6 months. Of course, I will decide it with my coach and we will try different drills. However, I was...

One helpful parent on this forum told me that WAG in the UK is reserved for competitive gymnasts. Does this mean I can still get on a team? What options are after rec? Sorry for the daft question - flipsandgrips2002

We've been told ds could do either pre-team or L4 this year. He is 6. The training requirements are not very different between the two, the cost of team is just shy of double pre-team. If he did L4 this year, he would likely not score as well but he would gain the experience of competing. He is...

DD competed level 3 successfully, but they still haven't told us if she will be a 4 or not. Season starts in September. It is so hard to remind her to be patient, when I am not. She does have all the level 4 skills.... Anyone else (im)patiently waiting?

We are having parent-coach meetings this coming week and I need to tell two parents what level their daughters will likely be competing. They will be either repeating 4 or moving to 6. I have a general idea but sometimes go back and forth second guessing. What is your opinion? Girl 1 competed...

DD is back to full training. She has gotten strong and has graduated from physical therapy, FINALLY! She will be repeating level 7, which she is bummed about, but I am so proud of her determination. Her coaches have done an amazing job of going slow enough to help her stay safe while...

Over the last week my should has been hurting, I went to the dr. And I got X-rays, an ultrasound, and an MRI on my shoulder. My X-rays and the ultrasound were clear an we should know about the MRI tomorrow. As of right now my shoulder hasn't hurt in 3 days and the bruise that was on my shoulder...

And does anyone here go to the Sand Dollar Invitational in Florida in January?

My daughter competed old level 4 last year and moved up to the new level 4 this year. She almost has her kip, almost her double back hand spring, and absolutely loves the new routines. She probably falls within the middle 50% of her skills ability with the other girls, some skills better...

I know for compulsories, it can be clear about the coming level but optionals seem much tougher to forecast. We still have so much summer training left and with the huge variety of summer skill training, it is not obvious to me or my dd what level she will be. Do the coaches tell you, are you...

My dd is almost 7. She has never competed and is training 9-12 hours per week for level 3/4. She LOVES practice and her coaches but absolutely does not want to compete - only wants to train. So much so, in fact, that she would rather quit than compete. She says that she doesn't want to go...

Hi everyone! I'm posting this here to get some advice and insight from both parents and gymnasts alike! So, about two weeks ago I asked my parents if they would be willing to let me compete Xcel before I graduate high school in the next few years. I've always wanted to experience a competition...

HI everyone, My little girl just made team (yaay!!!) but she is still 5 and won't be 6 until the end of feb. So she will be training the new level 3 but not able to compete until after her bday (which will be 1 or 2 meets) Then they are anticipating the next year she would train level 4 but...

DD went to the doctors Wednesday and after taking a new Xray she was okayed to remove the boot (growth plate fracture) and start back. Main thing to to let pain be her guide. She is registered to compete in Montreal March 8th and I am not sure if this will be too soon. She told me Friday that...

Hi, I was wondering a little about different gyms' approach to competing vs. training. What level does your gymmie compete and what skills are they training in the gym? Do you like this approach or do you wish it was done differently? If so, how would you like to see it and why? Thanks!

Hi!`So, I was wondering, what are your favorite, and least favorite events to compete? Are these events the same as your favorite events, or your best events? My favorite events to compete are floor and vault. I like floor because it feels the most performance-like, and it's hard to fall on. I...

This is my first post here, and am enjoying reading all the different threads from the parents and coaches! My daughter has just switched to a new gym with the original intentions of competing at the new level 3 in Fall 2013. They are now suggesting she compete at the old level 3 for a couple...