Hi All. I haven't posted in a while. It's been a little over a month since DD quit gym. She is doing great taking a break and catching up on all those social activities she never had time to do. (I never new she had so many non-gym friends!! LOL) She says she doesn't miss it, just her gym...
As you know DD's last day is this Wednesday. It has been a tough final month. (more for me) I had to laugh when the coach sent out a letter to the team today pretty much saying the season is over, etc. etc. but his last paragraph epitomizes why my daughter is quitting. Here it is verbatim...
Hi. I haven't posted in a while - there has been alot going on.
My DD handed in her resignation from team this Monday. :( She is 12 and has been in the sport since age 4. She is a second year level 7 practicing 20 hrs a week for the last 2 years. She has had a phenomenal year with most all...
So we had another meet yesterday and my DD couldn't make a full routine in her practice on bars ( I found out later the Velcro on her grips kept opening) She ran over to someones bag for thick rubber bands to wrap around the grips. Anyway, she got through the routine ok but then her score never...
Our gym wants to take our optional gymnasts to an International Competition in 2009 to either Germany or England. As an active participant in the parent's association, I am trying to understand how our levels compare to levels in those countries and what venues we might consider. We are...