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Thank you for your input everyone! Didn’t mean to be elusive. The offer was made for parents to buy a competition leotard (obviously at a very reduced price) from girls who have left the sport or gym and are not using them anymore. So “sharing” was probably not the best word to choose. Many...

I’m interested to hear what other’s opinions are about girls sharing competition leotards as they get into their teen years. If they could be washed and dried in the washing machine and dryer I wouldn’t have an issue with it. But every comp leo I’ve seen must be hand washed. I’m uncomfortable...

Yes, I'm referring to award categories. I'm not stressed about it at all, just curious. We both just thought it was strange that her daughter is older than mine yet she was in Child A and mine was in Child B. I could completely understand the other way around since mine is a few days younger but...

Yes, same state. At the exact same meet in the same session. Oh ok, I assumed it was an error but wasn't sure if there was some other weird reason that I was not aware of that would cause this to happen. Thanks!

My daughter just competed in our State championships where she was placed in the second youngest division. We have friends at another gym whose daughter is in the same level but 4 days OLDER than mine, and she was placed in the youngest division. Does anyone know why this would happen? I'm just...

Thank you all for the advice and words of encouragement. Much appreciated. I'm just being an overly anxious mom so its great to hear some words to put it all in perspective. Her coaches are working with her very well and not pushing her so that takes away any worry I may have about that, thank...

Tried to post in the parent forum but was not able to, I apologize... My DD is an 8 year old level 4. Struggled somewhat to learn the bar skills but has been doing a decent bar routine for a couple of months now. A couple of weeks ago she got some sort of stomach virus and ended up losing 10...

Dunno just thought I would let you know that she has been using the bigger pair and apparently feels very good in them and her coach thinks they look good. I suppose that is good enough for me and its time to butt out ;)! Thanks for the input.

I know of gyms that require an annual equipment fee be paid by all team families. All donations go to the booster club throughout the year but I suppose, in the end, it would be a wash if those families then had to turn around and write a check to the gym to fund upgraded equipment. But...

I've seen this happen a little with the optionals at DD's gym. Fortunately the biggest trouble maker moved and the situation seemed to resolve itself. Has there been a planned team meeting to discuss the problems? You know, not the impromptu kind where the coach is really angry already? I'm sure...

Oops! And here I thought I was ahead of the game showing the grip on the bar! Thank you for letting me know! Dunno- I almost put your name in my post because I knew you would know ;). GYMOM I kind of didn't want her to get them until after she learned a kip because I know sometimes they don't...

DD is 7 going to level 4 and just got her first pair of grips yesterday. She measured exactly in between sizes (biggest size for an XS and smallest for a S). so I got the smaller size thinking they would stretch some. In looking at them I did think they looked a little small, she couldn't grip...

Thank you both for your reply. Guess I'll go with the standard . Dunno- soft leather too flimsy? Just wondering what the problem with it is.

I read through a lot of posts about grips here but didn't see much information about Gibson grips. DD is 7 and entering level 4 and it will be her first pair of grips. Her coach asks that the girls at this level get Gibson single buckle 'Just Right' grips (narrow for small hands). That wouldn't...

Thanks everyone. I'm just hoping the team award will be given after the 2nd session of level 3's instead of the final session of the entire weekend. My daughter's team gets a big kick out of celebrating together so I would love for them to end their year that way if they can win a place at State.

My DD is a level 3. Her state meet is coming up and the schedule says the "younger" girls will compete in the morning of competition day and the "older" girls will go in the afternoon. How does this work for team award? Will there be a younger group team champion and an older group team...

Thanks so much for the replies and suggestions! Looks like we might need to do some privates to get her back to basics.

Any suggestions for correcting an arched round off? My DD competed the old level 3 last year and never had a great round off- slightly crooked hurdle, low chest landing. Currently hurdle is not perfect but much better, chest is a lot better, but now as soon as she puts her hands down and her...

I also use curtain rods for medals. They work out great for being able to add more of the same type around her room. She is only in season 2 so not too many trophies yet so those are just on her dresser. I do like those specialized hangers but with around 5 medals a meet it seems like it would...

Thanks again everyone. I so appreciate everyone taking the time to read about my situation and offer advice, especially from other parents that understand what its like to have a child doing team gymnastics. For the time, I have decided just to stay. As I said, that is what my instinct was...