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  1. Natalia

    WAG Localized somewhere in space ,not just vestibular

    Where does our sense of " being a body located somewhere in space" come from? What is our neurological GPS and how does it work? The short version: http://www.medicaldaily.com/scientists-create-out-body-experience-better-understand-concsciousness-331588 The long version...
  2. Natalia

    MAG Video celebrating our french boyz

    Just wanted to share what I consider a well edited vid ,shot at the french nationa taining center.
  3. Natalia

    Parents How would you feel?

    DD goes to a big mighty chest thumping club. This club has two teams in her age range.She was the youngest member of team A.This is the team that is slated to win nationals."Championne de france "with the pic of the girls holding the cup is very importent for a BIG Mighty Chest Thumping club...
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    WAG Catastrophically bad meet.

    We have individual meets and team meets. This Sunday we had a team meet,they are 4 girls on the team,the best three sores are taken into account,My kid was the "safety net",basicaly she was to do lower level skills,expected to do them well,and rescue the day should any of the other girls miss a...
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    WAG Up,down, sideways on beam.

    That thin piece of wood seems to be gathering a lot of attention around here.If it were up to me I'd chop it up and throw in the chimney :). I have a few questions about DDs choices for her acro skill ,the post by @profmom inspired me to get some opinions from all of you friendly folks. DD is...
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    WAG Centralized or decentralized national programs

    France is the land of centralized power. Our national gymnastics program is a reflection of this. Gymnasts that show a certain potential are invited to national training centers around 10 years of age.If they wish ,they can then attend THE national training center in Paris at the age of 13...
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    Parents Regrets

    Do you ever regret letting your child choose gymnastics? Or worse,letting them join the team? If you had known what this sport entails,would you still take them to their first lesson? I guess I´m suffrering a bit from mommy burnout.My kid is happy,the coaches are good,not touchy feely...
  8. Natalia

    I don't like skinny gymnasts

    because they make my kid look fat. j/k,couldn't help myself
  9. Natalia

    I don't like fat gymnasts

    Yeah!I thought that would get your attention.LOL. Unfortunately these are the exact words that were uttered by DD new coach. Her preceding coach has gone to WOGA for a 6 months"internship" and some of his girls have been placed with this senior coach.He's not the owner or the head coach,but...
  10. Natalia

    Petty politics

    Hi everyone, I have a dilemma. Each year our gym puts on an end of year "gala".The rehearsals are taking 4 to 5 hours a week.My daughter is currently training level 5. My kid missed 2 weeks of training because she was sick,she returned to gym shortly before all these rehearsal began.She has...
  11. Natalia

    Twice a day summer schedule,a bit too much?

    Hi everyone, My six year old is going to gym from 9:00 to 11:30 and 4:00 to 6:45 Mondays to Fridays and 3 hours Saturday mornings.She seems Ok but not thrilled about the morning sessions and I feel it's too much.She's doing 28 hours a week .In August there will be no more morning sessions...
  12. Natalia

    Skipping level 4

    Hi everyone, I have a 6 year old little girl who started pre team about 8 months ago.The coach held a meeting informing us that part of the group will be competing level 4 next season.However he feels that it would be beneficial for 2 girls of the group to skip level 4 and rather work...
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