I agree completely - I was told by a coach at a very highly respected elite level gym that it "doesn't really matter" what gym/program my DD attends because she is already 7 and only on pre-team. She absolutely loves the sport and works very hard at it (she made it to pre-team within six months...
Thanks so much for the advice, Jasmine and Gymdog. She seems to have forgotten about earlier difficulties and is very excited to go to the gym tonight (as usual). I think I will try to limit the living room gymnastics though, just so she doesn't wear herself out! :)
My little gymmie is having a tough week. Yesterday she lost her cartwheel on beam (which was not always 100% there, but now it's nowhere close), and today she had a very tough time with her pull over and back hip circle, which were both automatic in the past. She is on pre-team and has...
I love your daughter's attitude - it's great to recognize that an off day is just that, and that she can bounce back next time!
My gymmie is still just pre-team, but at her gym (which is very competitive - it has a solid Level 10 and elite training program) the Level 4s practice a total of 8...
Thanks everyone for your welcome messages!
I was only a level 6 gymnast. I didn't start until I was 13 and was fortunate to be invited to join the team as a level 5 six months later, but soon felt I was behind everyone else (being so much older than others at my level) and then switched to...
We will be living in what I think is referred to as North County Inland - somewhere near Rancho Bernardo/Poway/Scripps Ranch. And, yes, we are looking for a competitive gym - my little one is very anxious to join a team.:)
My 7 yo dd is currently in a developmental program in the Boston area (with the goal of reaching lvl 4 by June), but we will be moving to San Diego this spring. We had a bad experience with a gym in the past, so I would love some input on strong gyms in the San Diego area! Thanks so much!
Hi! I'm a former gymnast and proud mommy of a 7 year old who has only recently started gymnastics but LOVES it and is now part of a developmental program. I'm so glad I found this site!