Search results

I would give the teen class which you mention is near you a go. At least then you'll get the opportunity to use the beam and bars and there are bound to coaches around to offer advice. It's worth a try. I too was a late starter at gymnastics and no I didn't become a champion but I...

Thanks coach1234, that is really useful to know. I think I'll just go with the flow and just see what happens. I guess my girls love gym and that is the main thing.

Thanks margo, that was really positive answer. I think many of the parents at the club where my girls train are so judgemental and it is so hard to block out their opinions. Like you said no one can second guess this sport!

My eldest daughter was 8 in April, she did her grade 14 this year. So I don't know which of the new club grades she will do next year. I am very proud of both of my daughters I just needed information to be able to explain to my daughters which direction they are going in and...

Thanks faith for all your information. After reading tiny dancers post , Is there a possibility that my older daughter (older being 8!!) Can go from club grades to regional or national grades? I guess a lot of it is just down to coaches.

Thanks margo and floppycat, it's all beginning to make a bit more sense now! So would I be right in saying that both of my daughters have been given their selected route based on their current ability, to enable them to meet the grade requirements? Rather than based on future potential...

My daughters are 7 and 8 years. I have no idea of the club size, in comparison to others but I would say medium ? based in South west of England. To be honest not a great deal has been mentioned from the coaches. I've actually just been thinking that I need to know what it is both of my...

I have two young daughters that are currently doing 12 hours of gymnastics. My youngest daughter has been selected to go the "compulsory" route and her hours will increase, my elder daughter will go the "club" route, I believe, and her hours will remain the same. I am concerned that...