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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.

UK coach here, we don't have any time between classes to talk to parents as we run back to back but we are always open to a talk with a parent if they request it, preferably by email so that we can arrange a suitable time. Grade 6 is the first club grade and has very simple skills. Club grades...

Can you request a meeting with the coach/head coach so that you know what the plan is for your daughter and why they want to move her to Excel?

Yes I would want to know

As above then make sure you aren't leaning forward on the board and reaching your hands down. Stand up on the board (chest up, feet in front) and let the heel drive bring your hands to the vault. Also check that you are punching the board off your toes with straight legs (not heels down and bent...

From the information you've given I'd recommend switching gyms.

Can you communicate by email? A polite enquiry gets your daughter's name on the radar at least.

It definitely can't hurt to politely enquire but if you don't get a response you could check out other good gyms in the area and see if they have space on their team. From your description she sounds ready for pre-team in many gyms.