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  1. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents Wrist bands for tiny wrists

    Has anybody found a specific wrist band for under grips that works well for exceptionally tiny wrists? My daughter is a level 5 gymnast, but is TINY.....she's only 63lbs and any wrist bands I've found thus far just slide around on her wrists. She prefers longer ones for strap bar. Any...
  2. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents Chin-up bar?

    I'd like to buy DD7 a chin-up bar.....bonus points if it has free shipping or is eligible for Amazon Prime. Any suggestions as to one over another? Anything that I should be looking for or making sure to not get? DD is about 48" tall and 42lbs if it matters :) Thanks!
  3. k2bdeutmeyer

    Coaches Xcel Bronze Floor Requirements

    We recently took our little ones to an Xcel Bronze meet. We ended up with a 9.0 start value on floor. Obviously, we misunderstood something in the requirements. Our routine was: Forward roll to straddle stand Headstand Kneel-arch back Stand Leap Pivot turn Straight jump-Tuck jump...
  4. k2bdeutmeyer

    Coaches Skill Chart

    After a 5.5yr hiatus from coaching, I'm coming back to coach a young (4-5yr old) hot shots class. Progression from this class is a little uncertain, but they will likely move to a 2nd hot shots class (6-7yr olds) before moving to (current) level 4. I'm putting together a skill/incentive chart...
  5. k2bdeutmeyer

    What a difference a year makes!

    Just did a little update VIDEO of DD. I was beginning to feel like she wasn't making any progress (though I knew intellectually that she was), but boy, when you put the videos side by side you can really see the difference!!! We're very proud of her and all the hard work she's put in over the...
  6. k2bdeutmeyer

    Coaches & Parents experienced with TOPs - Question (s) for you :)

    I coached gymnastics (up to level 4) for over 10yr, but my gym never did TOPs. DD's gym does. I understand the concept, what it's about, what she needs to do, etc. But what I want to know is this: 1. What age did your DD (or does your gym) usually starting training kids for TOPs? 2. If...
  7. k2bdeutmeyer

    How does a gymnast eat breakfast?

    In a straddle while watching TV of course!! I caught DD like eating this way this morning & had to take a picture :)
  8. k2bdeutmeyer

    Malea's Splits!!

    Malea is so excited to show off her good leg splits (and I'll throw in her bad leg, and middle just for fun)! She has been working hard!
  9. k2bdeutmeyer

    Kind of OT, but not completely - Fundraising

    Not gymnastics related fundraising though :) DD has been playing competitive softball this year. It sounds like next year we are going to play USSSA ball instead of ASA to give us the opportunity to stay together as a team (because they have an 11U team vs my DD and 2 others having to move...
  10. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents So proud of DD!

    I actually got a chance to go in the gym and snap a few pics tonight. DD has come so far in such a short time, it's amazing to me. Every time I look at this pic, I just can't help but smile!
  11. k2bdeutmeyer

    Apparently, a week off does the body good!

    DD had last week off of gym while the gym prepared for summer classes & had their team pictures and banquet. At her last strength test she had a vertical jump of 5in, 0 leg lifts, no splits (R or L) - she was about 2-3in off the ground, a 21 sec hollow hold, and a 27 sec arch hold. The did...
  12. k2bdeutmeyer

    DD asked me to brag on her behalf

    She was stretching last night and this is the farthest she's ever gotten. She loves it when I read people's comments to her, so she asked me to put this on the "puter" for my friends to see. :)
  13. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents DD's First "Meet" - Video!!

    I spent pretty much all weekend on it, and it certainly isn't anything to write home about, but it's done!! She forgot her beam routine (even though she knew it) and had a little trouble on floor (her handstand specifically - even though she can do a nice one of those too), but we are so proud...
  14. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents DD's First "Meet"

    It's just a little in-house "meet" for the kids to kind of get a feel for what competition is all about. DD is so excited! Her routines are VERY sloppy, BUT she remembers them without any help finally!!! I wasn't sure it was ever going to happen, LOL! Her coach expects her (and her...
  15. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents Camcorder?

    What do you all use for meets? I want to get something before next weekend. DD has a showcase and I'm just not sure my little point & shoot camera can cut it (in fact, I'm almost certain it can't). I don't have a ton of money to spend (or any really), but I'm scouring ebay. Thanks for any...
  16. k2bdeutmeyer

    Buy/Sell Used Leotards - just curious!

    I can't seem to find anything about rules for things like this on here, so I'm just going to ask. I'm new around here, but I'm CONSTANTLY scouring ebay for leotards for DD. They are kinda hard to come by in her size though (CXS/CS). I also belong to a homeschool forum (we homeschool not...
  17. k2bdeutmeyer

    Parents Can I just share a pic?

    I am a photographer, and DD saw my oldest's softball buttons that I ordered last week. She wanted a button of HER. So, down to the studio we went for a little mini session. I am so impressed at her poise at barely 4yr old. I just had to share :) Thanks for giving a mama an outlet to brag!!
  18. k2bdeutmeyer

    Talk to me about TOPs

    DD is 4yr (just turned 4 in Jan), and just started a TAG class (accelerated) with a TOPs component about a month ago. The coach approached me tonight to tell me that when the 3 veterans of the class move up in June DD will be the only one of the remaining 4 girls in the class to work on TOPs...
  19. k2bdeutmeyer

    What is the best way to handle this?

    Background info: I attended gymnastics as a child at, we'll call it "Gym A". I progressed quickly to L5, but quit after only 2-3yr in the gym because I hated my coach. I later (about 5 years later) went back to Gym A as a coach. I coached for over 10yr before quitting when my 2nd DD (my...
  20. k2bdeutmeyer

    Cartwheel help please!

    DD (4yr) was just invited to a TAG team. She is working TOPS and some level 3 & 4 skills. The idea is that she will be ready to compete level 4 as soon as she is 6yr. Anyway, she's had her cartwheel for a good 8-9 months now. She taught herself to start in a lunge (vs sideways). That being...

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