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We have our first meet next week but I have heard the judging is harsh at this level and the coaches have prepared us for it by scoring the girls. So my question is what has changed at this level( besides the new routines ) what are they looking for that is not there? I've heard it's rare to...

That is great thank you everyone such a big help!!

What comes after flyaway on bars level by level? And what about floor after back tuck? Thks

Sorry you are right, below ground

Yes keeping hands by your ears is very important later on in higher levels. They will deduct for that. They will need to keep their hands by their ears for so many things. Vault, balance beam especially. Back arching they take off on all vaults it's quite a deduction. Those things need to be...

I see ok never thought of that

Another question how much does it cost to put in a pit? Why do those other gyms not have them? What equipment are necessities for training that a great gym should have in addition to a pit? I should mention we have 2 floors, 6 sets of bars, a trundle bar, and a set of 4 low bars, about 10...

Wow very helpful info... I'm glad I asked. Yes she is on a team where most of the girls are younger. We have been here a year and a half. So my other question would be do your gyms work on flyaway drills throughout the year? I think I will stay put for now based on your responses. Thanks so much.

I am thinking of switching gyms but am hesitating for a couple of reasons one is which our gym we are at now has an inground pit the other surrounding ones don't. My daughter is a new level 4, is it something I should stay around for? I should mention our gym changed owners and a new one...

I appreciate all your comments I think it's finally coming around, the gym is coming up with a schedule etc.

My DD is a new level 4 gymnast in club and is trying out for her school team. The problem I have is how much practice should we do and how do we divide it up? Both my club and her school are sticklers for missing practice. Does anybody have any experience with this? Also I have heard that if she...