We went with a group from DD’s gym. We did not do any additional add ons. It is more of a show and for entertainment, they do not throw big skills. We enjoyed it, but I don’t think we will do it again.
DD has had an inconsistent season, but finally put it all together yesterday to go four for four at her level 8 state meet for her highest AA score which was good enough for second AA and she’s a beam state champ. So proud of her!
Did the AA qualifying score for Region 7 for level 8 change again this year? I know last year they changed it to a 34 AA with the petition score at 35. But I think this year I saw on the website that it was back to 35 with the petition score being 36?
My daughter is doing a second year of level 8 with upgraded routines this year. She’s had one meet and it was a good first meet. She met all of her goals but one and threw all of her upgraded skills.
Beam is usually her best event, followed by bars, but that may change this year. She’s a pretty...
Mine prefers to start on vault or floor, the two events that require the most energy and where the adrenaline surge helps her. She does not like to start on beam, she has a harder time controlling the adrenaline rush.
This will be our gym’s third year at Ozone and we really like this meet. It’s well run, fun to compete with different gyms from around the east coast, and the awards ceremonies are fast and efficient!
It’s been awhile for me as well. DD just finished up her first year of level 8 and is working towards level 9 going into her eighth grade year. Where does the time go?
What are the most common release moves that you’ve seen for level 9 bars? Or what are the most common routines that you see at meets, particularly for first year level 9s?
This is DD’s first year in 8 and I can vouch for the event most often scratched in a meet being vault. We have been to two meets so far and that apparatus is unnerving to watch. The last meet especially was a splat fest.
I sent my 13 year old to Flip Fest for the first time last summer. She had an absolute blast and it was a very positive experience. She is trying some new experiences this year, but I would have no hesitations about sending her back.
It really is that simple. Gymnastics is not a required activity. You have the ability to not go to practice. And if you get triggered by displays of anger, then it’s another reason to not put yourself in that environment.