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Big gymnastics weekend across the country for DP! Good luck to everyone competing this weekend!

I thought I'd give everyone an update on my DD's gymnastics journey. There are tons of new people in recent months, but long timers will know that I've been around for many years. For newer folks who may not know my DD's story - she started 'late' in 5th grade as an Xcel Silver then the...

Parents and coaches of collegiate gymnasts - I have questions for you all regarding summer training. What does training look like for your DD or college gymnast while they are home for the summer? Do they train with their former JO teammates? Are they part of a separate college training group...

It’s been a LONG time since I’ve posted anything about my DD and the last year has been long and very complicated with some highs but also the lowest lows that I never imagined I’d personally experience in this sport. If you’ve been following my DD’s journey, you know that two years ago she...

DD was diagnosed with 3 stress fractures 5 weeks ago (L3, 4 & 5 as shown on the MRI). Since then she's been on 'no activity'. I took her back for a recheck and she's been cleared to gradually transition back to the gym. Low impact activities first. No back bends or back tumbling. Very...

I'm curious about double backs on floor. How common are they in L9? How long did it take your DD/DS to get it on floor after getting it on tramp? Is this skill like flipping vaults where drills and various combinations of mat stacking go on for a long time before it's ready? DD and another...

Thread spoiler: he's ok. Simone's tweet is cute. http://www.kare11.com/sports/u-of-m-gymnast-goes-flying-after-high-bar-breaks/439166537

I've always had utmost respect for the kids managing gym and high school but that has just been upped A LOT after seeing my DD get ready for her first travel meet while in high school. She goes to a public school (but rigorous and nationally ranked). Good Grief! It has been a week. She's...

I’m wondering if anyone has BTDT and/or has any words of wisdom for me. At the beginning of the year my DD started having fear issues on bars. She was scared to giant although apparently they are strong and beautiful on strap. Over the next several weeks she lost her baby giant and cast...

Dd's gym has practice on Halloween but they sent an email to families saying that they understand if kids opt to miss practice (and they are sincere with that). I let DD make the decision and she is not going...she acknowledges that at age 12 she doesn't have many years left for trick or...