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I was around a couple of years ago but disappeared for a while. I was looking around on the internet and figured what I really wanted was to ask other coaches what they thought. So here I am back! I'm looking for advice on prioritising equipment for purchasing, and also on using the things I...

I have spoken with a high-level coach recently who told me never to admit to a spotting error to a gymnast. His theory was that absolute trust is needed between the gymnast and the coach. If the gymnast thinks the coach may make a mistake in spotting they may become fearful of anything spotted...

This is 2 questions really. British Grade 13 beam set dismount is a round off from the beam (hands on beam, feet to floor). As I understand, a round off should finish off balance leaning backwards, to accellerate into the next movement. On floor for the same grade the round off goes straight...

This weekend we had 7 gymnasts competing the grades comp. This means they have to get a certain score to pass, and a certain score to get distinction. The top 6 then qualify to represent the county in finals next month and the 7th and 8th compete as individuals in the finals. On saturday we...

I thought I might do a little survey of your opinions of the way Gymnastics works for you (as a parent, gymnast, coach, judge). Everything is included - training methods, coaches, everything about the gym, and also the competition system you use. Questions: What do you really like about the way...

Our youngest competitive group have their first ever (for some) meet at the end of this month. We have two 7 year olds competing Grade 14. They are so excited - I wish I had video when they got their floor routine. They'd been asking for weeks 'Please, please can we get to learn our routine...

We have three gymnasts from our club competing in the national voluntary champs tomorrow. This is for elite stream gymnasts age 9-11. They qualified through regionals in october to be on the regional team. There are two in the level 3 (age 10) comp and one in the level 2 comp (age 11). BG is...

...Unbelievable. Any other suprises for you guys? Check out the intermediate results here http://www.swisstiming.com/sports/gym/ga_wc2k9w/C73H_Re****s_GA%20Women%20Senior_Concours%20I.pdf

I noticed that there was no mention of floor and vault (2 piece) competition here? Do these not take place in other countries? Floor and vault competition is often an option for older gymnasts or gymnasts who only train a few hours a week. Some clubs have floor and vault squads, and some also...

Yes I will! This is the first really big international I've ever been to and I am SO excited. I went to the podium training for the 2002 Commenwealth games but I was only 11 so it wasn't quite the same! I also know one other coach who is going. I have tickets for the AA final. Bit sad that I...

So I got the skills for my exam, on the 13th September. I've got: Group warm up (everybody gets this for every exam, so that's easy) Bars: Kip cast handstand Beam:Forward walkover Floor: Round off BHS BT Vault: Take off and landing drills I'm away, so I haven't thought too much about it yet...

I have pretty much always seen the BWO done with the 'thumbs together, fingers round placement. And the BHS done with one hand behind the other. In coaching girls age 6-8, their coach is telling them to do the BWO with the BHS placement. Why might this be? Is it to get them used to it? Also...

What are the progressions you use in teaching giants? I mean from the very beginning of shape change (on and off the bar) onwards. I am thinking mainly for girls as the technique seems to be different to boys because they don't have to worry about the low bar - correct me if i'm wrong. Any...

I know there is a competitive program aimed at going-to-be-elite level gymnasts, from when they are quite young - I think its called 'international levels'. I know I have seen the document with the level requirements in, but now I can't find it anywhere on the internet. I think this program is...

Hi everyone, my name is Kate. I'm a coach in the uk, and also still train recreationally after years as a gymnast. I'm also at college and hope to go to uni in a years time. Currently, I (assistant) coach 5 rec classes (3 beginner, 1 intermediate, 1 advanced) and also assist with competitive pre...