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With all the changes currently happening with USA Gymnastics, is there less participation with the TOPS program? This is the first year my daughter is training and testing for TOPS, and it seems hardly anyone has posted or talked about it. I heard only 5 kids participated in the first test this...

How can I be added to the TOPS/Hopes group on here? I have requested access to the group, but am not sure how to actually be able to access it. I have a child training TOPS and would like to be able to read information from others. Thank you!

How tight are your competition leotards? My daughter received hers and it literally ripped when she raised her arms. Everything ordered for her is too small in my opinion, but I am being told she just isn't used to how leotards should fit. This is not our first gym, or her first comp leo...and...

For level 5 bars, is it better to connect the routine, and miss the casts to higher than horizontal or pause and cast high enough - regarding deductions? Also, is there a certain amount of time you have to squat on and jump to the high bar without it being counted as a pause?

My child is young, but if she is able to get her cast handstand she may be moving to level 6....Knowing this, she has already been listening to songs she would choose when it is time for her to have her own routine. I know the coaches will guide us when it is time, but I am just curious. When...

As a parent, with a first year gymnast competing, I am not sure how this all works. Here is the scenario. My daughter competed at state, and during awards wasn't called up for floor (and subsequently all around.) I said something and they realized scores were closed prior to her floor being...

My young daughter just started competing, and she also just had 8" cut off her hair. I had her stop at this length because they want her hair in a bun for competition. She really wants to go shorter- at or slightly above the hairline in the back, and longer on the sides in the front. How do you...