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    Parents Concerns - should we switch gyms?

    Struggling with deciding whether or not to switch gyms. My daughter is on level 3 (age 8 - almost 9). The overall energy at our gym is pretty negative and draining for all. In general, the coaches seem very uninterested, the parents (who I desperately try to avoid) are constantly gossiping and...
  2. GymMomStarQuest29

    Parents Gym Concerns

    Hi there, New here. I have been having serious concerns about our gym and wanted to get a wide range of opinions on things that have recently come to light. I apologize, this may be long. My daughter started as level 3 last yr at 7 yo. She did great last year, she really bonded with her...
  3. DonPerl

    Parents First level 9 meet concerns

    Hi, my 12 year old dd will be competing her first level 9 meet in a few weeks. She has strong skills, and is very much of a perfectionist. She works every night after practice for example on perfecting her leaps, points, split jumps at home so that she doesn't receive any deduction on those...
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    Parents Gym Concerns

    Hello! I am need of advice/guidance from all of you more experienced gym parents! My dd (9) is currently level 3 going on 4. Her current gym is brand new (old gym closed due to Covid). I'm concerned she's not getting what she needs from practices. She seems to always complain to me about...
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    WAG training level 9/10 concerns

    What training equipment is necessary to safely and effectively train a level 9/10? Are pits to tumble into really that necessary? What about coaching ability? How important is it to have a coach who can spot?
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    Parents New to gymnastics - coaching concerns

    We recently got our 5 year old daughter in gymnastics. She is already extremely dedicated, and gifted. I imagine we're going to be in this sport for years to come. Her current class is small, and led by a fantastic teacher. We love the focus that she gets, and her teacher does a great job of...
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    MAG What does your gym do (discipline concerns)

    Hi, sorry for long story- almost since my boys have started on team, we have seen discipline issues at our gym. Our HC is a great guy and has worked very hard to build a solid program, and these issues actually predate him taking over as HC. But he has been HC for many years now. There have...
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    WAG Concerns re future potential level 4 child

    I'm been reading this forum for 3 years and it's been so helpful. This is my first post and I hope some of the very knowledgeable parents, coaches, and gymnasts can provide some feedback. Sorry in advance for the long post... Daughter started level 3 age 6 - was pushed onto team instead of...
  9. GymRays

    WAG In-toeing concerns

    My DD is 7 and has a habit of In-toeing (pigeon toe). She has been doing gymnastics for 5 years in rec class and now pre team for a couple months. Most info I find and her pediatricians says there is nothing Dr's can do and it's commonly grown out of in their teens but I'm wondering if being a...
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    WAG Non-profit booster club concerns

    My partner feels that my daughter's booster club is not operating in compliance with 501c3 guidelines/rules. Some areas of concern that my partner mentioned to me include: -Parents are required to join the club or their children are not allowed to practice with the team. -Parents are required...
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    Parents new gym parent ..concerns about flexibitly

    Hi Everyone, Not sure if this is the right place to post but am really hoping I can get some insight. My daughter is 6 and has been going to gymnastics since she was 2! She was selected for the developmental program when she was 4 ...on two different occasions I was asked to move her. So...
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    Parents New Parent and Gym Concerns

    I am new to Chalkbucket, but I have enjoyed reading the various forums. I finally registered today because I am in dire need of advice. A new family joined our gym almost a year ago. Please let me know if you experience these situations or have in the past and what you did, if anything, to...
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    Coaches Moved to a New Gym, Safety Concerns

    Hi Everybody, I having a slight conundrum. I recently relocated for school. The past 5 years I was a head coach of compulsories, but now that I have moved and am at a new gym I no longer hold that role. It is something that I wanted because I needed more time to focus on my schoolwork...
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    WAG Concerns about daughter doing a 75 mile bike race

    My 12 year old second year L9 daughter wants to do a 75 mile bike race this weekend. I already said no when this came up a month ago and many times after that. Unfortunately, her dad says she can do it. She did the race two years ago and finished over 6 hours later. I don't recall it causing...
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    Parents Prep Op and Level 6 concerns...please read and comment :)

    Question: My cousin's daughter's gym is doing away with level 6. They are going to do Level 5, prep op, and then level 7. She asked me my opinion...I hadn't heard of gyms doing this. Does anyone have any thoughts...good, bad, or nuetral. Seems strange to me...but like I said I had never...
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    Concerns about coaches response to daughter injury ( not asking medical advise) :)

    During floor work, my daughters top of her foot hurt (right where the leg/top of foot is) Her one coach gave her an ice pack. While on beam I could see she was favoring it, but she still continued. I left the gym and came back to hear another coach yell, I'm not coach so and so, get that ice...
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    Parents DD's Questions/Concerns

    I'm sure a similar post as this one is floating around in this site. However, I thought to ask because DD just made this statement today, but I have heard it from her quite a few times within the last 6 mos. I have to add that this little girl likes to do too much in just about everything. She...
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    Why don't you voice your concerns at the gym?

    I am a bit perplexed lately. I see a lot of posts from angry/frustrated parents on CB complaining about everything imaginable that their gym does. What ever happened with going straight to the source? I can easily tell from most of these posts that the parent has not even though about...
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    My dd has been offered a place on the level 4 team, concerns...

    Our team starts practice much before my husband or I can get them there from school/work. I am working on looking into carpooling but that doesn't seem to be working out. Another concern is the time? Now practices are 6 hours a week. But it won't be long until practicing consumes much more...
  20. Geoffrey Taucer

    Coaches Some unusual coaching concerns

    I'm worried that two of my girls might be getting spoiled. They're both first-year competitors, and have now been to five meets. Both have taken first all-around at all five of these meets. And this, surprisingly, really concerns me. I see gymnastics as a way of preparing kids by teaching...

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