I was going to put this in the coaches forum, but I thought I would get more input here for all different points of views.
What does one do about unsafe and under-qualified coaches? Some how I'm working with a very under qualified gymnastics coach, i.e does not have a certificate in gymnastics...
Does anyone have any suggestions on how to run a warm up for 2-3 year olds? The class is of about 8 children.
How would you then change the warm up for a 4-6 year olds rec group?
Thanks.
How difficult is it to get an athletic performance role in a Cirque Du Soleil performance (in terms of trampoline). I've seen performances and the skills are achievable, but I haven't seen many female trampolinists (unless, I've not been paying attention). Do they prefer guys as they, generally...
Some of you are probably aware of the situation surrounding Mckayla Maroney and some photographs (some of which are fake). Earlier gymnastike posted an article with links to view these photos (the links have now been removed) which can be accessed by young children. USAG among other...
I'm not sure if this is the right place to put this, but does anyone know what the brand of this logo is? It's not a very good photo, but it's a capital A. This is from an Australian gymnast from the mid 2000's if that helps.
How many days does your gym take off during the Christmas/New years break? Do you train right up until Christmas eve? Are there practices between Christmas and New Years? Do you get right back in the gym on the 2nd of January?
My gym only takes days off on Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New...
I was wondering if any gyms had any specific preferences to the styles of leotards and gym gear worn, eg. higher cut legs, no shorts etc. It seems to be the norm at my gym to wear GK (which tend to be higher cut) on the littler kids and preteens, with or without shorts and the older girls wear...
High I've been experiencing really bad knee pain from jumping (and landing) on double mini, especially when I do front somi or barani mounts. The pain in my knee gets so bad that after training I can't walk and the next day I find it hard to climb stairs. I ice my knee and the pain goes away...