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    Parents Is there any reason to not allow gymnasts to use chalk on beam?

    This is a question for everyone, but I would love to hear from the coaches. My dd is freaking out because they were just told no more chalk on beam. She is training level 8 and has had her bhs bhs solid for a month or so. Now, the no chalk rule is institued because the beams were just...
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    Gyms in Germany?

    Hi All, It's been awhile since I have been on here, but I have a dear friend that may be moving to Germany and she has a daughter that is a level seven with my Emma. Her husband has a great job opportunity in Ramstien. They are very excited to go, however they are worried about their...
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    Parents Emma's Amazing Vault!

    Hi all! Just wanted to brag a moment on my dd. She had an awesome meet this weekend where she earned her first 36AA for level 6. She actually placed 1st AA with a 36.50! As amazing as that is, the day was just Emma's. If you all remember her struggles with vault from last year, you will...
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    Parents Emma's 2nd level 6 meet

    Hi all! Emma had her second level 6 meet. This is the meet that last year she feel off beam twice. So, going into this meet she was very nervous. Although beam turned out great! Normally Emma's best event is bars, but as she said, "I just had a bad bar day". Gotta love her attitude. No excuses...
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    Parents Emma's first level 6 meet!

    Hi all! Well she made it through her first level 6 meet! It was very long and I think we finally got done with awards around 10:30 p.m. Emma did a great job! She pushed back her fears of the robhs bt, and flyaway, and went for it all. She needs some spit and polish, but not bad considering her...
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    Parents Nervous mom! Emma's first meet as a level 6

    Hi all, Just getting ready to head out for Emma's first meet as a level 6. I am not usually this nervous, but it has been a stressful start to the season for Emma. Today's meet is a small venue and a neat Halloween theme. However, between her severs syndrome, fear of her flyaway, and just...
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    Parents Hi all! It's been a long BUSY summer!

    Hi all! I chatted a bit with Pepper on youtube and she wondered where we had been. So, with a few minutes to spare I decided I would catch up with all you. We did not end up moving to Florida.... One happy Junior, the rest of us are in a bit of depression! However, dad did spend almost 4 months...
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    Parents Help...Advice on moving..

    Hi all, Just found out that DH's job might be taking us to Florida!!! Ok, sounds great I know but it is in a smaller area on the East Coast, Melbourne, and I am not so sure they take anything seriously besides cheerleading! It is beautiful there though. Emma has been with her coach since...
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    Parents Emma- Circle of Stars

    Hi all, I know...another video!:D I just wanted to say that I dito everything nw ohio gymmom said about this meet. It was great! Even better this year since there was no entrance fee! We were able to come and go on a couple days and watch all the different levels. Fun! Anyhow, Emma most...
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    Parents Emma's latest meet

    Here is a link to Emma's latest meet. I was not going to post it, but Emma likes to get on here with me and read the posts and she was wondering why I had not posted her latest montage. She is very proud of her vault. She has been struggling with her vault and she got her first 9 of the...
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    Wish us luck!

    Hi all, We are heading to Indy for the Circle of Stars meet. We have a VERY early floor time....7:45 a.m. on saturday. We also have a lovely time change which makes it 6:45 a.m. My poor Emma will still be sleeping when she hits the floor! Wish us luck and nw ohio mom's kelsey and...
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    Parents Circle of Stars Meet

    Hi all, just curious if anyone besides Ingymom and us are going to Circle of Stars Meet next weekend? A and Emma are not in the same session but we hope to run in to them again. We have a 7:45 a.m. floor time on saturday! Yuck! Plus, we are lucky to also be loosing an hour so it will really be...
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    Parents Brag Warning! A First for Emma!

    Hi all, I think a lot of you may already know from youtube, but I had to post it here too. My DD took first AA at her last meet. WOW! We are still on cloud nine. We really do not put a whole lot of emphasis on where she places, but boy did this feel good. I have to say that her daddy and I...
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    Emma's level 5 meet

    Hi all, Finally had a minute to post Emma's video to youtube. This is the meet where she met the awesome "A", Ingymmom's little gymmie. She is still talking about meeting her. They are so cute. Anyhow, I can't get any pictures to upload here so her youtube link is below. YouTube - Crossroads...
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    Emma met "A"!

    Hi all, We are back from our latest meet. Emma was thrilled to meet "A". They were so cute and shy. It was so much fun to meet with Ingymmom too! The meet was so secondary, but they both had a great meet. I do have pictures...but not sure if I can upload them. I am one of the users that keeps...
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    Meet on Sunday

    Hi all, Emma has another level 5 meet this sunday. We compete around 9 a.m. The coolest thing about this meet is...... Ingymmom's "A" will be in the same session with Emma!!!! Emma is soooooo excited! She thinks she is meeting a T.V. Star! Well, she kind of is because "A" is a star!!!:) We...
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    Parents DD just turned 8 years old!

    Emma just had her 8th birthday. She is soooo excited to no longer have to sit in a booster seat!! Even though, at her size, she should probably still be in one. She was so cute and said that she was sure she was taller. A big thing for her, she is tired of always being the shortest. Mom is...
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    Parents Thanks for the Fairies!

    Thanks all for the good luck wishes, advice, and fairies. DD had a great meet. It was such a great meet, well run, and fun. DD placed 6th AA with a 35.95. Her scores are as follows. Vault 8.7 7th place bars 9.0 5th place beam 9.2 4th place floor 9.050 7th place Thanks again for all the good...
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    Beam Fairies Please!

    Hi all, DD has another meet this weekend. After falling at the last meet on beam, we are in desperate need of as many beam fairies as we can ralley! Sticky feet water is not going to work again!:) She had a great practice last night and seems to have gained some confidence back. She knows that...
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    Level 5 beam routine

    Hi all, just have a question on the "leap" on the level 5 beam routine. DD is very small, and has a much longer torso then she has legs. She is getting completely freaked out by her leap, because her beam coach hates her leap. Not exaggerating.... She gets compared to other girls who have legs...

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