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Can you do the level 5 bar routine with a cast to 45 above horizontal for level 6? I feel like it fulfills all the requirements..? (This is hypothetical, I'm not in that level yet, just curious)

I know level 10 has the smallest number of gymnasts, but I don't know that there is a huge drop off between 9 and 10. From what you've seen, what level sees the biggest number of gymnasts dropping out? No real reason behind this question, just curious.

Seems to be quite a few posts recently about fast tracking, skipping levels, switching gyms, pushing for advancements... I think some (especially new) gym parents may assume this the norm. But I think most gymnasts follow a pretty "boring" path. What was the path of your child? My daughter...

My DD started gym at 8, late to the game, then the gym downgraded the JO program to Excel program and she wasted two years there until she couldn't take it anymore because she wasn't learning new skills. So we transferred to a new gym last November.. She did great in the new gym, picking up new...

My DD had tryouts at 2 gyms in DFW for Level 3 and I'm not sure how to evaluate the differences. One is Kurt Thomas and one is WOGA. I've considered adding Metroplex but we didn't have a good experience with them at the preschool level several years ago even though people rave about that gym...

Hi! New team mom here. Do they have to compete the same level all year? for example her first meet she is competing silver. Will she be able to compete gold on other meets if she is able to get the requirements? Provided her coach is ok with that.

My level 9 daughter is constructing her floor routine. She plan not doing the doubles because it might hurts your ankle when landing. I am wondering if it affects her starting value. She told me no . Her start value is still 10. What effects her routine without doubles on her college...

@Gym_mom 22 Thanks for starting this thread... great conversation going on here. Awesome that we have judges chiming in!

Anyone know what composition / up to level deductions the following level 8 routines would have. She’s training upgrades for these routines, but as of right now this is what she’s planning to compete. Beam Tbd mount at least A level Backwalkover-bhs series Split jump + split jump Full turn Bhs...

Just curious what you all would consider the pros and cons of gyms competing lower levels. I have seen in different places that some gyms don’t compete until level 3 or 4 or so on. We’re just getting started in this competitive world (daughter on pre team) so this is all new to us and I’m just...

Can someone point out some differences in level 5 vs. 6 besides the obvious 5 is compulsory and 6 optional? Are there skills needed for 6 that aren’t required for 5? Additionally curious to hear if your gym competes 5, 6, or both and how they make determinations on placement between these...

My DD has just turned 13 and did 1 year of level 9. Her coaches want to put her in level 10 for this coming competition season which for us starts in late February. I personally don't think she is ready. Here are the skills that she has or almost has! Beam: bhs layout series, aerial, side...

Please can someone tell me what start value this level 8 floor routine would be? Is it a 10.0 SV and if not what can I change to make it? Does it need a 3rd tumble? FHS-FLO-FT Wolf turn switch leap - straddle jump RO BHS BLO 1.5

Can a yurchenko tuck full be done in level 9?

I am thinking about competing Level 8 this season, however, I have a hard time doing back tumbling and would feel more comfortable doing a floor routine with little to no back tumbling. I would like to compete a 3 pass routine with these skills: Round-off, back half, front tuck Front...

Hi! I need some help. My daughter has been using the 00 usglove doible buckle grips since level 4/5. Her coach mentioned today there are better grips for higher levels and she shouldn’t use those above level 6. Anyone have suggestions?? Thanks so much in advance!!

I see so many gymnasts quit the gym at the level 8 . What reasons for quitting? I am very curious level 8 already high level, why they quit gymnastics. It is because of high school , too much work? It is not worth it investing too much time and money for the sport?

Thinking ahead to level 9 and I wondered where someone would find out info about which skills when connected have bonuses? Is there a cheat sheet or something or is it that certain value skills when connected have bonuses? Thank you!

My daughter just moved to a new gym for over one year now. I am not gymnastics coach and don’t know how specifically beam coach help optional gymnasts. We have a beam coach . We observed for over one year. We only see the coach just watching the gymnasts , not providing any instructions. I am...

Hi! I am wondering if someone can help me understand composition deductions for 8 floor? My daughter may compete FH front Full for pass 1 and then FT RO BLO for pass two and then FH FLO for pass three. Does this meet the composition requirements for the tumbling? Thank you!