What circling elements fulfill the level 6 bar requirements. I have a strong bar worker that for some reason cannot get the shift for a clear hip. She is working giants but will likely not be ready to compete it this season. Is there another option for level 6?
My gymnast is struggling with her switch leap on floor. I’m thinking about changing something to help her score higher. I obviously have the code of points in the gym, but it’s driving me nuts thinking about it right now, and I don’t feel like driving there to check, what are some unique or...
I am planning to attend National Congress this year to learn everything I can about judging. Hopefully I will be ready to judge USAG sanctioned compulsory meets by next year!
Does anyone have any advice?
I am nervous and excited at the same time! I have been coaching on and off for the last...
I am getting ready to order some books on usagym because I am going to study to become a judge. Is this the best place to buy them? I was about to checkout and the shipping cost is $27!!
We may be making a gym switch and I was wondering how any of you had found real reviews. I am not sure if I am bold enough to ask a parent of a gymnast while observing. Also, I don't want a sugar coated version. I am a coach so I know more about the internal workings of our local gyms then...
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I am a coach of team and a mother of a child on team. We are done with the gym we are at for a LOT of reasons, but I am having a hard time coming up with a way to let them know we are leaving. We are not leaving because I think there is a bigger better gym around the corner I know that...
Does anyone have a video of a great back walkover back handspring connection on beam? (level 7) And a video of a close connection but no credit, I am struggling trying to decide whether or not one of my gymnasts is connecting, she did not get credit last meet, but I was not there so I didn't...
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Not sure where to post this, but...
Does anyone know where I can find an Aliya Mustafina poster??
Online searches are not bringing up anything so far.
Thanks!
DD has her very first meet this weekend, I am so nervous! I was a competitive gymnast for a very long time and was rarely nervous. DD is a happy go lucky child and nothing seems to bother her, so the nerves are all mine and all new! Please tell me I am not the only one!
Hello! Longtime lurker just joining:) Which skill is easier to execute correctly a sissone, split jump, or leap(we tend to teeter totter leaps). We are required a jump or leap with a minimum 90 degree angle. This is for Xcel Silver.