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I'm a senior this year, and I was wondering if anyone else/ your DD/DS is going through the college process as well! I know there's not a whole lot of gymnasts on here, but maybe someone can offer some words of wisdom in these stressful application crunch times! I've applied early action to 1...

I have no idea if this is the appropriate forum to ask this, feel free to move it need be! So I’m a WAG gymnast, and I don’t watch a whole lot of MAG. I’ve noticed on high bar before dismounts, men tend to change their form on their giants. The whole arch thing they do seems to get them more...

Hi all! I'm not sure if this is the right thread, feel free to move it need be. I'm a junior in high school, and senior year is approaching quickly. Senior capstone is a graduation requirement at my school, and we need to choose our projects by the end of May. I'd love to do something related to...

My favorite coach got her dream "real" job, (yay!) but that means she can't coach any more. Her last day is next week, and I wanted to get her a thank you/good luck sort of gift. Only problem: I have no clue what to give her. Coaches- anything you have really appreciated from your gymnasts? Any...

I have been wondering this for a while, but especially now that Region 6 has a new Xcel Chairman. How is it decided who is on these national committees? Are they appointed or elected? Are they old coaches, parents, or some other role in the gymnastics world? They obviously have a lot of say in...

As competition season steadily aproaches, I realize that I am very angry. For those who don't know I am in the xcel program, where I'm borderline gold. As meets come closer to the forefront of my mind, I am reminded of my fellow competitors and the gyms they represent. Most gyms in my area are...

I wanted to comment on another thread I was reading about xcel and huge variants in routines. Not a bash, it was a good read, but I still have some thoughts. Allow me to give some background info. Im on xcel silver right now, and I competed level 3 last year. It took me 6 months to get the full...

I went to Woodward (PA) 2 summers ago, at 12, before I was on a team. I had lots of fun, but I didn't get very many skills. I was definitely one of the oldest ones in the group, yet definitely at the lowest skill level. Anyways, does anyone know of any camps that could help an older girl at a...

I've heard rumours that a squat on, jump off dismount is acceptable now. I can't find it in any xcel updates, does anyone know where it is so I can show it to my coaches?

At a meet I was at today, there was a male xcel silver division, with only one boy in it, but I thought it was interesting. I know at regionals last year there was a male xcel platinum, so it has happened before. As far as I knew, xcel was only for WAG, not for MAG. Does anyone know any rules...

I have my first competition of the season on Saturda!. My only problem is my hair. I cannot figure out a way to pin it up. It is a little shorter than chin length, and very wavy, with alot of short layers. This makes a PERFECT canvas for meet hair!!!Does anyone have any tips as to how to put...

Is anyone aware of the YMCA nationals qualifying scores? If they haven't been announced, when should they be annouced by?

I need some help with improving my clear hip. It just looks like a back hip circle without my hips on the bar. What are some tips for dropping more and getting higher abover the the bar in the "pop" back up? I have a video, if that's needed. :)

In my area, xcel bronze generally competes with the level 2 and 3 girls. What level does xcel silver generally compete with, or is it a seperate session? I'm just wondering, mainly due to the vault setup.

I have my floor music, but now I need to cut it to under a minute in length! Are there any common mistakes made or any pointers you can give? Heres the song:

What is the deduction for ommiting the bhs in the level 3 floor routine? What about if it was spotted? What about the deduction for bent arms in the bwd roll to pushup?

My coaches and I have started creating my beam routine! However, I'm supossed to come up with different poses. How do you figure out what poses you do, where do you find "inspiration", if you will. Thank you!

This may seem like a stupid question, but I really need the help. I have started learning the xcel silver vault, and I cannot keep my arms straight once they hit the table. This wasn't a problem with my level 3 vaulting, nor with a regular front handspring over the table. What can I do, and do...

What exactly is an unchareristic element?

In the xcel code of points, group 5 on beam is hold stands. Are they considered acro? There are handstands, which I know are acro, but are planches and scales acro?