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My son told me there are big changes to the age groups starting next year. Guess we will finally be like the rest of the world and the age group will be as of January 1st. His coach said starting next year, he will compete at the age he is for the season. This apparently means since he will be...

So my DS is getting ready for Nationals. Everything is looking really good. The thorn in his side is this blind change with straight, kept together legs. I'm not looking for coaching advise but how hard is this? He says it's not as easy as it looks and I believe him. He's been working on...

Anyone have any recommendations for boys ring grips? My son told me his coach told him that he's been using girl ring grips this whole time (over 2 years). His coach referred us to Turn grips but said we can use any. Also, do any of you have more than one pair for your son?

Did the scoring change for this season? My son is a level 7 and he keeps telling me his score is not out of 16 anymore. Does he mean the start value? I'm confused. :confused:

Just a couple questions regarding team awards. How many boys does it take to make a team? My son is a Level 6 9 year old. A couple times this season, him and two other boys were separated from the rest of the team which has 6 10 year old boys. In the last competition, they younger boys did...

Does any of you feel that gymnastics promotes a anit-parent environment? In our gym, the coaches never come out to talk to the parents unless approached first. The only information I get is through my son, which isn't much. Recently, my son took a bad fall off HB. I motioned for him to come see...

Hi everyone! Love this forum. I'm learning things all the time. I have a son who is a Level 6. He is awesome (have to say that I'm his mother). I have a love hate relationship with the sport. I love to see the gymnastics but hate the expense and time. As a nurse I also worry about the...