Flip4funmom
Proud Parent
*I am new here so forgive me in advance
I see the majority or the posts are in relation to female gymnasts (which is completely understandable) but I have a few questions in regards to my son. but first I feel a bit of background is needed first.
my son turned 4 this pad April which puts him just shy of 4 1/2. He spent the his entire 3yr old year in leg braces. He was diagnosed with Blounts and a more recent diagnosis of femoral anteversion. During this time however he participated in a weekly tumblebus class (it is exactly as it sounds, an old school bus converted to basic gymnastic equipment for toddlers) through his preschool. This class has given him basic understanding of technique, rolls, cartwheel, etc. We enrolled him in gymnastics after months of begging the week of July 4th. 2 weeks into the "tots class" he was asked to join boys pre team.
now here are my questions
1) at not even 4 1/2 is he developmentally ready for that?
2) What exactly is the progression, I figure pre-team simply gets him familiar with the apparatuses.
3) he does have Dr clearance to participate but I'm worried he will be "the odd one out" around the gym and at the point of competition (when does that start any way?) because he does things differently. for example he kicks his legs out to the side instead of back when he runs. is this a real concern or just me being a protective mama?
4) 2 coaches approached me seperately yesterday and told me how much natural talent he has for his age and how he could go far, so how much pushing by me and coaches is appropriate for his age.
thank you for your help.
I see the majority or the posts are in relation to female gymnasts (which is completely understandable) but I have a few questions in regards to my son. but first I feel a bit of background is needed first.
my son turned 4 this pad April which puts him just shy of 4 1/2. He spent the his entire 3yr old year in leg braces. He was diagnosed with Blounts and a more recent diagnosis of femoral anteversion. During this time however he participated in a weekly tumblebus class (it is exactly as it sounds, an old school bus converted to basic gymnastic equipment for toddlers) through his preschool. This class has given him basic understanding of technique, rolls, cartwheel, etc. We enrolled him in gymnastics after months of begging the week of July 4th. 2 weeks into the "tots class" he was asked to join boys pre team.
now here are my questions
1) at not even 4 1/2 is he developmentally ready for that?
2) What exactly is the progression, I figure pre-team simply gets him familiar with the apparatuses.
3) he does have Dr clearance to participate but I'm worried he will be "the odd one out" around the gym and at the point of competition (when does that start any way?) because he does things differently. for example he kicks his legs out to the side instead of back when he runs. is this a real concern or just me being a protective mama?
4) 2 coaches approached me seperately yesterday and told me how much natural talent he has for his age and how he could go far, so how much pushing by me and coaches is appropriate for his age.
thank you for your help.