I haven't posted in awhile, been busy with school but... It seems my gymmie is being held back and I was wanting some more experienced opinions before I approach the gym (if I even should).
She is on the level 4 (USAG) team and turned 6 in July. She practices with the team girls but they did not register her with USAG or order her a competition leo, etc saying they wanted to "wait until she is ready" without giving a definitive timeframe. I was not bothered at first becasue she IS their youngest gymnast and I know they (as a gym) have never had a child younger than 7 compete. Still, we thought she would get the meet experience this fall, just later. The season is winding down to the point that I don't think she would be able to compete this fall now. She knows this and is getting discouraged. She wonders why her team gets to compete but she does not.
The coaches are always so busy, it is impossible to get some time to speak. When I do get the time, they give vague answers like "we'll see".
I don't want to be the "whiny" mom or make it sound like I am pushing but from what I can see, she is past ready! She has every level 4 skill and most of level 5. She can kip, almost back tuck, cast to handstand, 4 full straddle presses (up and down) on the beam in addition to the level 4 routines.
Does it seem odd that she would not be allowed to compete this year just becasue she is a young 6? They let her do mock meets with the girls and the coaches (some are certified judges) always give her scores in the upper 8 to mid 9s.
Should I gripe to the gym owner or just let it go and figure she will have an awesome competive year next fall when she is 7? Also, I get the feeling they are overly wanting the high team scores to build up their gym (they are 7 years old as a gym) reputation and I wonder if that is the reason? Oh and I should mention we pay the full team price which is what really bugs me since we do not get full team "benefits." 240$ each month for no meet experience.
TIA!
She is on the level 4 (USAG) team and turned 6 in July. She practices with the team girls but they did not register her with USAG or order her a competition leo, etc saying they wanted to "wait until she is ready" without giving a definitive timeframe. I was not bothered at first becasue she IS their youngest gymnast and I know they (as a gym) have never had a child younger than 7 compete. Still, we thought she would get the meet experience this fall, just later. The season is winding down to the point that I don't think she would be able to compete this fall now. She knows this and is getting discouraged. She wonders why her team gets to compete but she does not.
The coaches are always so busy, it is impossible to get some time to speak. When I do get the time, they give vague answers like "we'll see".
I don't want to be the "whiny" mom or make it sound like I am pushing but from what I can see, she is past ready! She has every level 4 skill and most of level 5. She can kip, almost back tuck, cast to handstand, 4 full straddle presses (up and down) on the beam in addition to the level 4 routines.
Does it seem odd that she would not be allowed to compete this year just becasue she is a young 6? They let her do mock meets with the girls and the coaches (some are certified judges) always give her scores in the upper 8 to mid 9s.
Should I gripe to the gym owner or just let it go and figure she will have an awesome competive year next fall when she is 7? Also, I get the feeling they are overly wanting the high team scores to build up their gym (they are 7 years old as a gym) reputation and I wonder if that is the reason? Oh and I should mention we pay the full team price which is what really bugs me since we do not get full team "benefits." 240$ each month for no meet experience.
TIA!