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judgegym2
I have been lurking and reading posts for some time before joining. This weekends state meets made me want to post and share an incident that could have and should have been avoided.. I realize it is the time of year for gym switching for a variety of reasons. While many are valid reasons I am sure most of your realize there are also some professional gym hoppers out there looking for "the perfect gym" and switching to a different team and different leo every season ,mid season and even several times per season.
This weekend at state I was witness to a mom completely lose it. This mom came as close to the competitive area as possible screaming profanities at a coach. Since several events were still going in this last rotation there were many kids, parents, coaches and judges within earshot. (She apparently has been unhappy at her current gym for awhile but hanging in there) Her daughter unfortunately had several falls and did not make it to regionals causing the outburst. Several parents and coaches tried to calm the mother but she continued screaming and swearing at the top of her lungs. The poor daughter was devasted and in tears and just kept saying to her coaches and everyone close"Im sorry. Im so sorry". The coach of the girl told the mom to not come back to her gym. Other coaches all commented they would not accept her at their gyms if this mom called. My heart went out to the daughter who was 11yrs old. I know Ive judged her in at least four different team leos in the past 2 years. It was embarrassing for all but, most of all the daughter.
This weekend at state I was witness to a mom completely lose it. This mom came as close to the competitive area as possible screaming profanities at a coach. Since several events were still going in this last rotation there were many kids, parents, coaches and judges within earshot. (She apparently has been unhappy at her current gym for awhile but hanging in there) Her daughter unfortunately had several falls and did not make it to regionals causing the outburst. Several parents and coaches tried to calm the mother but she continued screaming and swearing at the top of her lungs. The poor daughter was devasted and in tears and just kept saying to her coaches and everyone close"Im sorry. Im so sorry". The coach of the girl told the mom to not come back to her gym. Other coaches all commented they would not accept her at their gyms if this mom called. My heart went out to the daughter who was 11yrs old. I know Ive judged her in at least four different team leos in the past 2 years. It was embarrassing for all but, most of all the daughter.