Parents Gym gear??

[Busymum]

I've been given a list of things that I need to buy for my DD - for bars specifically but I'm looking online and feeling overwhelmed as I'm not sure exactly what these things are nor where is/isn't reputable.

Can you help with suggestions? Where do I shop for gymnastics gear? I'm in Hampshire on the south coast if that helps.

She needs: a bar bag, bar shorts, wrist bands, loops. She could also do with another leotard.

 

[rlp2]

Try Gymnastics Planet, Gymnastics Express or Elite International for bar gloves, wristbands, a bag and loops (check what size you need first).

Leotards and shorts are easier to find, Milano, GK (Elite International), Quatro and The Zone are all fairly popular brands in the UK.

I hope that helps.

 

[Busymum]

Try Gymnastics Planet, Gymnastics Express or Elite International for bar gloves, wristbands, a bag and loops (check what size you need first).

Leotards and shorts are easier to find, Milano, GK (Elite International), Quatro and The Zone are all fairly popular brands in the UK.

I hope that helps.

It really does thank you When I looked at the zone it just said gymnastics shorts - not specifically bar shorts. Are they the same thing?

 

[raenndrops]

It really does thank you When I looked at the zone it just said gymnastics shorts - not specifically bar shorts. Are they the same thing?

Yes they are the same thing

 

[Busymum]

Yes they are the same thing

These? These are bar shorts?

 

[rlp2]

Yes. But I'd avoid velour as they have a tendency to ride up!

 

[Busymum]

Yes. But I'd avoid velour as they have a tendency to ride up!

Right ok - what make/style would you suggest?

 

[rlp2]

Right ok - what make/style would you suggest?

GK seems to be popular with a lot of girls.
My girls have a few pairs of shorts from here https://geesactive.co.uk which fit well and stay put!

 

[sce]

Yes. But I'd avoid velour as they have a tendency to ride up!

My dd feels the exact opposite. She like the GK velvet shorts the best.

 

[Iwannabemargo]

I have found that it's the construction that is important. I make Pinks using a four piece construction which fits better than some two piece patterns

 

[duyetanh]

My dd refuses to wear them because she doesn't want to get used to them, and then feel naked at meets. Btw, my prude of a child is 8...

 

[Busymum]

My dd refuses to wear them because she doesn't want to get used to them, and then feel naked at meets. Btw, my prude of a child is 8...

Ha! That's pretty clever thinking!

 

[MILgymFAM]

So I'm just curious- you have to buy shorts? Here (at my DDs gym) the girls aren't permitted to wear shorts over their leos. Does she have to wear them or you just have to buy them for certain times/events?

 

[Busymum]

So I'm just curious- you have to buy shorts? Here (at my DDs gym) the girls aren't permitted to wear shorts over their leos. Does she have to wear them or you just have to buy them for certain times/events?

We have to buy them for bar work and they have to take them in each practice in their bar bags. It's to give them an extra layer of protection/comfort! As far as I know though, they don't use them at competitions.

 

[Iwannabemargo]

We have to buy them for bar work and they have to take them in each practice in their bar bags. It's to give them an extra layer of protection/comfort! As far as I know though, they don't use them at competitions.

Nope - no shorts at comps

 

[COz]

So I'm just curious- you have to buy shorts? Here (at my DDs gym) the girls aren't permitted to wear shorts over their leos. Does she have to wear them or you just have to buy them for certain times/events?

Here, some gyms require them once you start in a development squad. I thought it was at least in part to save embarrassment due to poorly fitting leotards on little kids.