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  1. ALgymMom

    WAG Hitting the bottom of an above ground pit... Bone bruise...

    My daughter is at camp and hit the bottom of an above ground pit. She's never used that type of pit before, but needless to say we are not impressed with them She can't put pressure on her heel and is having sharp pains. I'm not sure if it is a bone bruise or something is broke. Has anyone else...
  2. ALgymMom

    WAG Iowa State Gymnastics Camp

    Anyone been to this camp? Any good?
  3. ALgymMom

    WAG Pretty straddle cast picture!

    I was so excited at our meet yesterday, the photographer actually shot bars! They always do beam & floor so I never get bars or vault & bars is her best event. Just wanted to share her pretty cast!
  4. ALgymMom

    WAG Hair Ribbon deduction...?!?!

    So today was my DD's post meet practice & her coach tells them they all got a tenth deduction for their hair ribbon!(inappropriate attire) What?! I've never heard of a ribbon deduction! We were competing out of state though. Their ribbons this year are not staying tied well & will end up...
  5. ALgymMom

    WAG Extremely flexible gymnast that struggle with jumps!

    Most people assume that extremely flexible girls should have amazing jumps & leaps. My daughter, however, struggles with this & she is flexible in a freaky circus kind of way! I guess you could compare her to a very stretched out rubber band with no boing. Is there something the extreme flexible...
  6. ALgymMom

    WAG How many meets are on your schedule?

    We got our meet schedule for levels 7-10 and there are 11 meets!! This includes state meet, but not Regionals, etc... 6 of these are in state...2-4 hrs away & 5 are out of state 4-6 hrs. 2 of these meets are early meets in November, which I know no one will be at!! Anyone else think this is too...
  7. ALgymMom

    WAG Coaches that talk too much...

    What do you do about a coach that talks too much? We have a great 74 yr old male coach that is full of knowledge, but before they start on each event he likes to talk to the girls, so much that it will leave 10-20 min left on that event. The girls try hard so hard to listen, but you can tell...
  8. ALgymMom

    WAG Sand Dollar (Orlando) or Chicago Meet

    We are suppose to vote between Orlando, Chicago & The Pink Meet in Savannah, GA for our big meet this year. Any opinions?
  9. ALgymMom

    WAG The local news came by our gym today to ask our girls about the Olympics!

    We had an exciting day! The local news popped in out of the blue in light of the Olympics! Everyone should watch, the head coach is 83! Mediacenter - WAAYTV.com- Huntsville, Alabama Television - News Weather Sports
  10. ALgymMom

    Straddle Or Pike Jaeger

    My DD caught her 1st pike Jaeger last week! So excited for her. Which is best to train for level 10, straddle or pike? Do they have the same value?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95AwXGqF1dE
  11. ALgymMom

    Looking for fundraising ideas!

    Please share your successful fundraising ideas, my gym is looking for two! Thanks
  12. ALgymMom

    BARS: Straddle Cast or Straight Body Cast

    Coaches, Which do you prefer? Do you teach your gymnast both? My daughter has been doing straddle cast for for 3-4 years now & now the head coach has decided NO MORE STRADDLE CAST!!! Just wondering why?
  13. ALgymMom

    Rules for Floor Music Q (voices)

    I'm asking for a friend.... Are voices allowed on your floor music, not lyrics, but opera style sounds. Anyone know the rule on this?
  14. ALgymMom

    Bale on Bars Q

    Any coaches have tips on how to do a bale to handstand? My daughter can't seem to get hers to handstand, not sure if she needs more core strength or needs to slow it down? I do have a video. Any tips appreciated.
  15. ALgymMom

    1st Level 9 meet (picture)

    My daughter (age 12) had her 1st level 9 meet last night. Her season doesn't begin until January, but our team always goes to one early meet for experience. Her AA was 33.2, can't wait to see her improve during this season! I attached a photo!
  16. ALgymMom

    Level 9 Beam Requirements

    Can anyone tell me if either a back tuck or aerial is required for Level 9 beam routine?

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