DD will be 5 in April. She is currently on preteam at her gym and I am anticipating that she will be asked to join the Level 2/3 team in a few months when they do move-ups.
DD loves gymnastics, more than any other activity she has done. But I have some concerns about having her join the team. I'm worried about the time commitment. It starts out low for Level 2 and 3, but increases a good deal by level 4 and then increases every year after that. Her gym is 20-25 minutes away with no traffic, but 45+ minutes away with traffic, and if she starts team after school (preteam is in early afternoon), we're likely to hit traffic at least one way, and possibly both ways. I have spoken to parents who have kids at the closer gyms and have not heard good things. I also have a special needs child, and that makes taking her to the gym more often more difficult.
Any advice?
DD loves gymnastics, more than any other activity she has done. But I have some concerns about having her join the team. I'm worried about the time commitment. It starts out low for Level 2 and 3, but increases a good deal by level 4 and then increases every year after that. Her gym is 20-25 minutes away with no traffic, but 45+ minutes away with traffic, and if she starts team after school (preteam is in early afternoon), we're likely to hit traffic at least one way, and possibly both ways. I have spoken to parents who have kids at the closer gyms and have not heard good things. I also have a special needs child, and that makes taking her to the gym more often more difficult.
Any advice?