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    WAG Handspring Vault - Chest Up?

    I am seeking drills that 7 year olds can do to correct chest position in handspring vault when jumping on board.They are fast runners and hard jumpers (for the most part) but all seem to lean too far forward on the board. Verbal corrections of "keep your chest up" and "stand up straighter" are...
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    WAG US Trials availble online??

    I am going to cry! :( I completely missed the trials because of unforeseen circumstances - was out of the country and nowhere near TV. Is coverage available online??
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    Mustafina

    Is Mustafina not competing at worlds?
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    When do World's officially start?

    I knew the answer to this..but now I forget. What is the official date the competition starts? I have been watching some podium training online..so I know it is any day now
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    Funny Things Gymnasts say

    Forgive me if there is already a thread of this nature But isn't it funny when your little gymmies say gym things incorrectly? Example...tonight...little one got her back walk over. Her reaction.... "I did it!! I did my back walk-er-er" :)
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    Parents Anyone get Summer Schedules?

    When does your club hand out summer schedules? Ours is not officially out just yet but since I am a coach I know my daughter will be training 4 nights a week for 4 hours. Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri 4-8. So much for evenings dinners! Oh well.
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    Parents Parents who Coach Too?

    Do you find it difficult to be a coach at the same gym your daughter or son trains at? Have you ever coached your own child? I coach where my daughter trains and I find it works for us. I try very very hard not to ever be her coach, but let her coaches do all that. Of course she loves to show...
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    Why do you love your gym?

    Hi everyone I was wondering what makes you love your gym or your kid's coach? What are wonderful things they do/have that make you love the gym you're at or the coach you have? Any special programs they do or have in place that you love? Just curious...
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    Do you get bored?

    Parents, do you get bored when watching your daughter/son? I think sitting there watching the kids work similar skills day to day must be... well.....borrrriing?? Am I right? Obviously supporting your kids must feel good, but I think that gymnastics would be boring, as it is a long road to...
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    floor music suggestions

    I am having a hard time finding floor music. I checked out a few websites suggested on here , have had a bit of luck but am still searching... Any websites? Or, any suggestions of actual song names? Looking for something that is not repetitive, lots of changes in speed/tempo..
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    Overly Involved Parents

    There is a father of one of my 5 year old pre teamers. After every practice, he sticks around to talk. He is there every moment of every practice. 9 out of 10 times, he is complaining his kid isn't working hard enough, encouraging me to push her harder. This has started to worry me for the kid's...
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    Work Ethic Internal or External?

    I was wondering about work ethic. :cool: Athlete A: Super talented gymnast. A Natural. Picks up skills quickly. Works only mediocre though when coach is not directly supervising. Plays around alot at station work. Boasts about getting skills before other teammates.Takes corrections about half...
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    Canada Switching to USA Program

    Someone recently told me that within the next few years Canada will be switching over to US system of Compulsory Levels 1-6, then 7-10 Optionals. Anyone know if there is any truth to this statement???

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