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I thought it would be interesting to get everyone's perspective on this topic. Do longer limbs (arms) make it easier to catch release moves on bars? My DD is a compact gymnast, as are many of her gym friends. But then there are the girls who have the longer lines/longer limbs. Her group has...

Looking for new and best ideas for gifts for both female and male coaches - would love to hear from Coaches and parents what the best gifts are they have given or received. Also, if gift cards, what types of gift cards?

Quick back story - my DD had elbow surgery in the fall and we thought her season was shot. But, ends up, she is going to compete this coming weekend on beam and floor at her first level 9 meet. She is so excited even though she knows she will not be super competitive because she has not been...

So after a very long summer and talking to 4 different doctors, DD has been diagnosed with pretty bad elbow OCD. Getting surgery in several weeks for it, but best case scenario she will only miss this season. Even worse, the prognosis is bad enough that the doctor has told us she may never be...

So DD has a song in mind for her new floor music, but we probably have to get it custom if the coach approves it. So does anyone have suggestions on where to get good custom floor music that isn't that expensive but has good quality? Also, can you let me know a) how much it cost b) what did you...

My DD competed L8 last year and working L9 skills. We are not sure if she will repeat L8, just depends on getting her skills, which she seems to be making good progress. So my question is on beam. She can do, but never competed a BHS -BHS. Long story but she is afraid to do them and Hates them...

I am sharing this because I just learned a gymnastics life lesson. As a parent, one of the hardest things to watch is when your child struggles. My DD moved up to L8 this last year, and boy was it rough. Her confidence was whacked, she struggled with some skills, and was the youngest on the team...

Has anyone experienced an issue where DD or DS have lost their timing/steps on vault? DD is going through that right now, and it is really weird. I know she recently grew about half an inch, so not much. I have seen one other girl at the gym have the same problem. She says she's not afraid...

So my DD had a meet this weekend and it's the 3rd time she has not recieved a single medal - and they were all this season (1st year level 8). Until this year, she always at least gotten one medal at a meet, but it has been a tough season for her. With that said, I am actually so proud of how...

I just have to give a shout out to great coaches! At our gym, we have what I would say are good coaches, who understand how to teach the skills at all levels. But, I have discovered that great coaches understand so much more! Just before competition season started, we had a "new" coach come to...

As a parent, I have been really struggling with possibly having my DD switch gyms now, after 2 meets into the season. My intent was to stick out the season, as I felt it would be unfair to my DD to do this now. So curious on your thoughts here. Here is the quick background, which I kept short as...

Hi all - I am looking for help. My DD is 10, and is a level 8 this year and the youngest on her team. And let me tell you, it has been her hardest year. After Level 7 ended and they started working towards L8, my DD progressively started having "mental blocks" on newer skills, she started saying...

One of my favorite things about my DD and gymnastics are her "quirks" that only a gymnast would do or that a parent of a gymnast would understand. For example. when she was age 6/7, much to her grandmothers chagrin, she would only cartwheel through a store if she had to go shopping with anyone...

This is my first post, and figured I would get some great advice here :) So here's the situation. My daughter was a 9 yr old level 7 this last year and moving to level 8 for the next season. She is at a gym that has only been open 3 years. My daughter loves the gym and her coaches, and has...