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Well, we've (yeah, part of it is me) been out of gym for about a week now. DD has had no problem transitioning out. Has been tough for me... But, I'm finally where I should be as her Mom. Her last meet had some seriously lopsided scoring (as in NJ teams >9.5, PA teams <8.6 for clean...

Sorry, but had to stay away for a few weeks as DD transitioned from Gym to Dance. Was a difficult transition for me, but an easy one for DD. I'll post about it in a properly titled thread.

Well, she had a great final meet. She hit 4 for 4. Scores were ridiculous. She had a clean bar routine could have had bigger casts, but this is nothing new and got an 8.4 I think. She usually scores 8.9-9.2. Beam (her best event) she was cautious - nothing too big - took her time and went...

Well, I was expecting tears when we talked with the coaches (dd's not the coaches ;). But, there were none. She was a bit apprehensive and stressed about her fears. Coaches came up with a new game plan. I still think she is done, but will finish out the season. I want her leaving gymnastics...

She has really been struggling this year with mental blocks on 3 out of 4 events and is really not enjoying the fears. She says after she learns these three scary skills (BWO on beam, BHSBT, Flyaway - which flew away on vacation in September) there will be scarier skills. She LOVES floor and...

Hi Everyone! Just want to apologize for not being around in so long. I've been workin 50+ night shift hours/week since March. But, the good news, we are just about out of debt with the exception of our house. I hope everyone is doing well. Kayla is still loving gymnastics and seems to be...

Hi Everyone, I have a meet report with video. First of all, Kayla was so excited going into this meet, that I was nervous that she was getting herself too wound up. Boy was I wrong... She was a very cool, calm, and happy competitor. 1st up was bars. She is now all connected, but still...

So I've taken my dog to the same animal hospital for 7 years. My friend was a doc there and moved away last year. We have decided to stay overnight for Level 5 States this weekend so my sister can come. That leaves the problem of the dog (who is unable to let himself in and out of the house...

I know MaryA also has a daughter competing this weekend. Just wanted to let everyone know that we'll be competing this weekend. This is Kayla's first time qualifying for states. She missed it in Level 4 and First year of level 5. She is beyond excited and definitely feeling ready to compete...

Hi everyone, Sorry for the late post... DD had level 5 Sectionals last weekend and she had a GREAT meet! First of all, as many of you know DD has issues with vault. She walks over the table on her hands. Well, HC would NOT let her go to sectionals unless she made it over the table without...

Kayla just keeps improving. She improved on all 4 events. She got 1st on Beam, 4th on Bars, and 7th on Floor. She still walked her vault, but I think it is a bad habit now. She looked like she had enough power, heel drive, and body position. Oh well, still seeing improvement. I'm just so...

Hi Everyone, I never did post an update for DD's meet due to a crazy work schedule. This was her first real level 5 meet with the new gym. She improved on all 4 events. She still continues to "walk" across the vault table, but her run and punch are continuing to improve along with...

Hi Everyone, Keep in mind this meet is a Mock meet for a group of gyms in the area. Scoring was tough, but fair. They were tough on everyone. Kayla had an awesome meet. Her best friend (former teammate) and her best friends Mom (who is one of my best friends attended). She was more...

Hi Everyone, In light of the many threads inquiring whether or not to skip levels, I wanted to share my daughter's story. Her gymnastics "career" has been very difficult. I'd like to share where she started and the decisions that were made in her progression. If I could turn back time I...

Hi Everyone, We had our second meet on Saturday 1/9/10. Going into this meet, DD was a little frustrated. Last year she never qualified to States. This year, she was the ONLY kid who hadn't made it over the vault table without a spot. In all honesty, she should have done a year of devo at...

We have our second Level 5 meet on Saturday. Kayla was looking awesome in the gym this week. I'll get a report out ASAP! Good luck to everyone else that's competing.

Hi Everyone, I don't post all that often, but really wanted to post our meet report from my DD's 1st level 5 meet. Unfortunately, my mother whose has had some health issues following a fall in October suffered a 3rd heart attack and very bad stroke on the Tuesday following the meet. She died...

Hi All, Well we had our mock meet. Netty's DD is level 6, mine is level 5. Well.... Kay was AMAZING!!! :jaw-dropping: Apparently, she's one of those kids who seems to struggle in practice and then is flying for competition. It was fantastic to see her finally do well. Last year she...

I know I don't post a lot. But, wanted to tell y'all Kayla got her Kip. She did it 12 for 12 at practice. She didn't miss one after getting it. She was so excited she leapt into my arms. It was a happy, happy moment. Sue Z Mom to Kayla 8

Hi everyone, I don't post much but lurk often :o But I thought y'all might be interested in how DD is doing one year out since we switched gyms... She competed level 4 this year and it was a struggle. She came to this gym end of april last year and the only skills she had were...