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Thought I would ask here before I started the program at the gym. The program I ran at a previous gym we just did shadowing, because we were a fairly small gym, but this facility is much larger. I would like to implement a program that is even better! How do you run your CIT program? Do you...

What's the best way to report an abusive coach? Thank you!

Hi there, I wrote a post a few days ago. If you haven't seen it, here's a quick gist: DD just started gymnastic classes at 12. She's wanted to join a gymnastics team, since 2019. But then, covid. When it got better, I just didn't have the time to let her join because a teen starting high school...

Morning I just thought I would ask here for some friendly tips. First, I'll do a quick intro - Currently a parent of a 4/5 year old boy who is really interested in gymnastics, always watching people on Youtube doing gymnastics or ninja tricks. So, I'm taking him to classes, well I was there...

I’m looking for advice on how to handle a bullying situation (by DD’s coach) on my daughter’s last day at her gym. Background- the gym switched to xcel only mid-season last year (2021). My daughter stuck with it for a year but has decided the DP (JO program) is what is the best fit for her. We...

Been at a small town gym for about two years and I was with seeing what most gyms are like with parent coach relationships. I personally just drop my seven year old off for team and come the last ten minutes to talk to parents and say hi to coaches. Just wondering what the boundaries are with...

I am a little uncomfortable and confused and not so sure if It is normal for male coach to hold gymnast’s thigh and low waist in order to assist the upside down push-up , sometimes touch a little bit butt accidentally, for female gymnasts?

I am pretty sure that I knew how to do this once upon a time....but no longer! Can someone instruct me on how to figure out if a new coach coming to our gym is certified with USAG? And if they are certified, does that guarantee that they have a clean background check and no pending Safesport...

What is gymnast/coach ratio in your gyms for levels 3-6? At our gym there are 18 to 25 gymnasts for 2 coaches split into two groups usually. One coach is coaching vault/bars and the other beam/floor. Is there any official requirements to gymnast/coach ratio?

My older child has started gymnastics and I'm having a difficult time watching their coach not teach them correctly. I'm also having a hard time trying not to teach them at home. I'm trying hard to stay hands-off but it is becoming increasingly difficult. Has anyone gone through this and how did...

My DD told me she wants to do college gymnastics. That’s the goal. She just made team and is 13 - turning 14 this year. She is finishing 7th grade next month. She just made team a few weeks ago on XCEL silver. So she has a ways to go. My question for the experienced , should she even say...

Huge news… awesome coach!

My daughter, currently 15, is looking for jobs over the summer (she may continue during the school year, part-time). She adores kids and works well with them, and also loves gymnastics. Are jobs at gyms offered to teenagers in this position? If not, what could be another possibility?

Talk About All The Clemson Developments Right Here! Thanks to @ProudParent70 for starting this thread!

I was wondering if it is customary to give a gift to the coach at the end of the year around the state meet? If so any good ideas? Thanks!

I recently got a job as a gymnastics coach for kids classes. I did cheer for 6 years and I have taught kids classes before, so I was very excited to get this job! Today, I taught my first class (by myself). It was only 5 kids, who were all between the ages of 3 and 5. I set up a whole obstacle...

Is there a place you can look at what level of qualification a coach has? British Gymnastics is very keen on safeguarding and being open. Is this information available?

I’ve been a member of ChalkBucket since early 2021 and have multiple children in team gymnastics. I’m posting this in the anonymous section due to the sensitivity of the topic and to protect my children from any unintended attention. About a month ago a concerning incident happened at our...

My daughter is an excel gold gymnast. The past 1.5 years she has been working on her back tuck with both private lessons and during open gym. After a couple months of great back tucks into the pit, she got the courage to try them on the floor. They look great. Nice and high and safe. She did...

Viking Gymnastics & Dance is currently seeking an experienced Competitive Team Coach. This position may also work within our Instructional and/or Tot programs. We are a family-oriented company that is looking for individuals who share our passion for working with children. We strive to have a...