I would really like input from other parents as well as coaches!
My 7-year old DD and another 8 y/o girl were moved to the level 3 (from 2) mid-summer
after scoring 36's at our in house JO. The girls were thrilled - and have both performed
VERY well this season - 35. - 37.5 -- my issue however...
Recently my 7 y/o daughter's level 3 bar coach began telling the girls they are not allowed to use chalk on bars - whether at practice OR competition (they also are not allowed grips) -- this has become an issue because she gets sweaty palms (especially at meets, and has missed a skill because...
My daughter's gym has a new system in place for leveling -- and it seems odd to me. At our in-house JO in July, a gymnast must earn ALL 9's in order to compete that level this season - this is supposed to be across the board, for all competing gymnasts. So in my daughter's case, she has JUST now...