Recent content by Tbrower

That's actually a great idea! So versatile

I know many will say dont do it but we have had a great experience with ours. It is 13 feet long and she can easily do a roundoff back handspring back tuck on it. I would love a 20 ft but the prices were crazy. I found the best deal on walmart marketplace.

Just curious. My DD got sick this past weekend with flu like symptoms. She has been fever free since monday and went back to school and practice yesterday but she is still coughing and her energy level is not back up to normal. She has a meet Saturday and she wants to compete. Practice yesterday...

Proud of my gymnast for being a supportive teammate! She sometimes gets more excited when a teammate gets a new skill than they do! Warms my heart!

In the spirit of positive threads as was mentioned this past Friday my DD had her best level 4 meet yet! She is new to competing so this was only her 3rd one but she ended up with a 34.6AA (qualified for states) and got her first 2 9s on floor and beam! Seeing her so happy is still bringing...

I love this point of view! You are absolutely right the optional girls are all between 12 and 16. My DD is very social and I do think atleast part of the reason she loves gymnastics is because of her closeness with her teammates. I will definitely point this out to her, thank you!

Thank you! I really appreciate the reply. I am going to do my best this week to be patient with the tears if they come. And you're right these feelings are natural for kids and adults. I am nervous about meets with her as well if scores dont end up as she wants them to and others on her team do...

Hi, My DD who is 9 is competing level 4 for the first time this year (first competition is in Oct). She loves the sport and is practicing 4 days a week 14.5 hours right now. The issue is during the summer she was chosen to train with the older optional girls and she loved working the harder...