crazygymmom
Proud Parent
Hi I'm a newbie (to gymnastics and to this forum), so I'm sure there will be lots of questions from me!!
My dd is 6 (competes as 7) and in Level 4, this is her first year to compete. She has loved gym from the time she started at the age of 3. Starting at 4 1/2 she started 2-1 hour/week practices, now that she's on team, she does 2-3 hour/week practices. DD is a bit of a stubborn rebel, so at times doesn't take practice serious, but LOVES it nonetheless, and is continually doing some flip or flop or routine!
We had our first meet the other day and she didn't do as good as I had expected. Overall, she got 9th out of 12. Honestly, I didn't expect her to be the best, but as her mommy, I was hoping for better. I feel she was judged fairly, the other girls routines were "cleaner" than hers. Her coaches say she has potential, and can definetly do the skills. Lately her attitude has actually been getting a little better about practice, so I'm hoping that will help with her performance.
Maybe my expectations are too high?? This is her first year to compete, and her birthday falls right at the cut off for her to compete as a 7 year old.
I've voiced my concerns, I've gotten encouragement from her coaches.
What do you think??
Thanks
My dd is 6 (competes as 7) and in Level 4, this is her first year to compete. She has loved gym from the time she started at the age of 3. Starting at 4 1/2 she started 2-1 hour/week practices, now that she's on team, she does 2-3 hour/week practices. DD is a bit of a stubborn rebel, so at times doesn't take practice serious, but LOVES it nonetheless, and is continually doing some flip or flop or routine!
We had our first meet the other day and she didn't do as good as I had expected. Overall, she got 9th out of 12. Honestly, I didn't expect her to be the best, but as her mommy, I was hoping for better. I feel she was judged fairly, the other girls routines were "cleaner" than hers. Her coaches say she has potential, and can definetly do the skills. Lately her attitude has actually been getting a little better about practice, so I'm hoping that will help with her performance.
Maybe my expectations are too high?? This is her first year to compete, and her birthday falls right at the cut off for her to compete as a 7 year old.
I've voiced my concerns, I've gotten encouragement from her coaches.
What do you think??
Thanks