I have been lurking for a while, but I just can't stop thinking about what is expected from Level 2.
DD is 6 yrs old and competing L2 we started in recreational at 3, moved to the advanced pre-team, now L2. She has been having tons of fun, and still hasn't quite grasped the concept of the competitive spirit, because she's gotten a medal on each event. Her overall scores (to me) seem pretty low (35.1, 34.770, and 35.925). At our gym, she cannot move up to L3 unless she gets a 36.00, which after 3 meets she doesn't have yet. There are 4 other girls on our team that are definitely moving up.
My main question is, what is the expectation for Level 2? Should i pay for privates to help her refine the details, or should I just let her be. DH has made comments that I am being too involved, I am SO NOT the mom that goes on to the floor during practice to coach the coach. I always tell her that she did a great job, and she absolutely loves it.
She has mentioned that she would like to try a few other things "too" (dance, cheerleading, ice skating)but she currently practices 9 hours at our gym which doesn't leave room for much of anything else.
I guess I am wondering, will she always be middle of the road, or are there gymnasts that get to higher levels and totally rock out after being mediocre in L2? Will she get to a point where it "clicks" that she needs to pay attention to the details? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.
DD is 6 yrs old and competing L2 we started in recreational at 3, moved to the advanced pre-team, now L2. She has been having tons of fun, and still hasn't quite grasped the concept of the competitive spirit, because she's gotten a medal on each event. Her overall scores (to me) seem pretty low (35.1, 34.770, and 35.925). At our gym, she cannot move up to L3 unless she gets a 36.00, which after 3 meets she doesn't have yet. There are 4 other girls on our team that are definitely moving up.
My main question is, what is the expectation for Level 2? Should i pay for privates to help her refine the details, or should I just let her be. DH has made comments that I am being too involved, I am SO NOT the mom that goes on to the floor during practice to coach the coach. I always tell her that she did a great job, and she absolutely loves it.
She has mentioned that she would like to try a few other things "too" (dance, cheerleading, ice skating)but she currently practices 9 hours at our gym which doesn't leave room for much of anything else.
I guess I am wondering, will she always be middle of the road, or are there gymnasts that get to higher levels and totally rock out after being mediocre in L2? Will she get to a point where it "clicks" that she needs to pay attention to the details? Any insight would be greatly appreciated.