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    WAG NCAA Women's Gymnastics Championships Vs. USAG Collegiate Nationals

    I understand what NCAA Championships is, and the regionals process that you qualify through, but can someone explain what USAG Collegiate Championships is and how teams qualify? Can Division I and Division II teams compete at either/both? What about Division III?
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    WAG Any college gym fans out there...?

    Did anyone see this article discussing the 2018 early period NLI signings? http://ncaagymnews.com/2017/11/16/michigan-signs-top-class-early-period/ There is definitely no shortage of talent in the class of 2018! It will be awesome to see how they all do in NCAA!
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    WAG Level 10 Regionals and NIT spots

    How are spots for NIT allocated? I know that the top 7 in each age group go to JO Nationals...then sometimes there are girls that go to compete for different regions based on need and how their age group placed last year at Nationals. I noticed that the number of NIT spots varied last year...
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    WAG Vault springboard for elite/FIG

    Hi! I posted a similar question a couple years ago, but I was asking about JO. Now I am interested in elite requirements. Is there a particular brand springboard that is required for use in FIG competition? Which board is used most commonly? What about spring configurations and number of...
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    WAG Some questions about USAG JO and Elite programs

    I hope someone can help me as I am trying to understand the differences in JO and elite programs... What is the difference between, and what are the ages for Junior Pre-elite, Junior elite and Senior Elite--and how does an athlete qualify to these levels? I know that Senior elites are not...
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    WAG Verbal commitments for young level 10s

    Talking to a mom at a meet recently, I learned that most of the younger level 10 highschool students at their gym have verbally commited to Div 1 programs...Freshmen and Sophomores. I was definitely taken by surprise at how young these girls were being recruited! I have noticed an increasing...
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    WAG Camp/Clinic suggestions for Level 10 gymnast

    Hi! I would love to hear everyone's suggestions for the best camps for L10 gymnasts. I know of Flipfest and the Woodwards and IGC. I have also heard about Karolyi's and different college programs that offer sessions. Also, I know that different regions offer clinics, as do many private gyms...
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    WAG Mats sliding when landing bar dismounts

    I have noticed recently at a few meets that the mats sometimes slide out under girls when they dismount bars (Level 7- Level 10). Why isn't it required for the host gym to provide a non-skid liner between mats? It seems a little unsafe and it can be unsettling to watch. I feel like the...
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    WAG Heel protection for bar releases

    Just looking for suggestions on the best way to protect heels when learning releases...my daughter is getting close to catching and said it is time to put something on her heels. She mentioned knee pads (from Home Depot) or hockey elbow pads. Surely there is a product designed just for gymnasts...
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    WAG Level 7 bars

    Is a USAG Level 7 gymnast allowed to perform a handstand half turn (half pirouette) on the low bar as part of their routine?
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    FIG question

    I am trying to learn a little about FIG requirements. I know that this is the standard for international gymnastics settings and scoring, and that is about it. What exactly is FIG? Can anyone expain to me what the FIG settings are for each apparatus (WAG) and how often do these settings get...
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    Be careful what you say...

    ...You never know who could be listening! A very funny thing happened to me at a meet, that I thought you all might get a kick out of... We were watching some of my DDs' teammates competing recently, and in the bleachers there were 3 parents and a coach from another gym (sitting right behind...
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    Alternate spots for Jo Nationals/Easterns/Westerns?

    If a competitor has to drop out of Nationals for some reason, how does their spot get filled? Does it automatically go to the next alternate in the region that the gymnast dropping out is from? Or does the spot go to the highest scoring alternate, regardless of region?
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    Question about bar settings for smaller gymnasts (L8-L10)

    I have noticed that some gyms set their bars wide and some set them close for their smaller gymnasts. Can someone explain to me what the advantage/disadvantage would be for setting the bars all the way out for a gymnast that is small (under 5' tall)? How about setting them close (at or close...
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    Parents When the monthly cost of gym equals a mortgage payment...

    OK...So I am not sure if this is a "mini" vent or a question, or what....but I can't believe how expensive gymnastics has become for our family!:eek: I swear it started off innocently enough...oldest dd in the tot class, having fun once a week...it has ballooned into all of my dds now involved...
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    Open Gyms near S. Jersey shorepoints

    Does anyone know if there are any open gyms near the southern shorepoints in New Jersey that would be suitable for optional gymnasts? My girls were asking me if they could go to open gyms while we are on vacation...Heaven forbid they take a week off:rolleyes:...Thanks in advance!
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    Tumbling with eyes closed

    DD tumbles on floor with her eyes closed. She opens them just before she is ready to land. Is this normal or even safe?
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    Odor-free heel cups?

    Okay...kindof gross and embarrassing, but... Does anyone have any tips for keeping Tuli's Cheetah heelcups smelling a little fresher? My dd wears them and she is NOT a smelly kid (she doesn't even need deodorant!) but her heelcups smell FOUL! I have tried sprinkling baking soda in them and it...
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    Parents L4 invitation~mixed feelings

    Did anyone else have mixed feelings when their daughter was asked to join team? Did anyone else's dd move to team before she had all her L4 skills, and if so, how did it work out for her? Am I over thinking this? :confused: I have other dds who have been competing for many years, and I kindof...
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    Level 9 bars start value

    Can anyone tell me what is the start value of this routine for L9 bars? Does this routine meet requirements for L10? Thanks in advance. P.S. I trust my dd's coaches, I was just curious as I have no clue how the start values and bonuses work for L9/L10... Lowbar: kip, squat on, Highbar: kip...

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