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I would try to have a meeting with the coaches to get to the bottom of what is going on here. Its sounds like a very negative and unhealthy environment for your daughter.

Hi @Jjacobs343 , there's a few Brits on here, it would help if you could tell us her age and what her aspirations are? There are several routes and the route your gymnast is placed on will very much depend on which club she is hoping to go to and how old she is. Generally the competition year...

Are you looking underneath your armpit, when you are upside down, to see the beam where your feet will land? Are you looking at the beam at the end of your cartwheel?

@AnotherGymDad , have you considered trampolining? They are often looking for enthusiastic members for their squads. Or competitive cheer leading or diving?

Not too many bridges for under 5 year olds though. In the UK back extension isn't recommended until they are 5. I understand that many 4 year olds are perfectly capable of performing a bridge but why risk it, and no gymnasts should be doing multiple bridge work at home whatever their age. At her...

@New2this I'm sorry to hear that your daughter wasn't picked for pre-squad and absolutely ask the coaches what she can do to work towards her goals. In the meantime are there other options, such as trampolining, tumbling etc? Or gyms that aren't so competitive but have floor and vault squads, or...

"Anothergymdad" , I am in the UK and in our county and region we have many options that are "in between". There is no need for a gymnast to start at 3-4 years old to be successful. That isn't just our club, there are several in the area that offer different levels of training and competition...

It can't do any harm to quietly check out other gyms. Would your daughter consider Xcel if she would prefer to be with more girls her own age and the coaching was good? Hours and fees will probably be more so also something to consider. Good luck.

Generally it's easier to transfer from DP to Excel than it is to transfer from Excel to DP (at the same skill level) so maybe let her try the level 3 team and take it from there?

Well done Lily !

If she is competing USAG Optional levels she is not a bad gymnast. It might be that she needs to tidy up her form a little to score well. What do her coaches say? Are the other gymnasts in her team scoring well?

If she is flexible in her shoulders she should be able to learn a forwards walkover in a few privates or be given strength exercises to work on safely at home. Didn't know this sport was that intense and competitive but no sport is worth the stress you and your family are currently feeling...

It depends on which region you are in, each region sets their own regional Copper and Zinc final rules.

Totally normal for the kip to come and go when first learning it, at least she knows she can do it, it will get more consistent, don't worry.

It is normal to lose skills at this age when your daughter is getting used to her new body. Can you arrange a meeting with the head coach/her coaches to see if this can be resolved? If not then leave, try another gym or another sport. 20 hours per week of this environment is not healthy.