training

what are typical xcel bronze training hours. We opted for xcel due to reduced hours and dds other varied interests. The new schedule has her group training two 3hr sessions, side by side with xcel silver. Also they train until 8:30pm and her bedtime is 8 (she just turned 8 and will be in third...

Just saw this posted on a Facebook group that the new location will be at EVO in Florida.

My son (9, almost 10 y.o., training L7 in case it matters) and I (40 something and a weenie) have agreed to work with each other on core strength and flexibility - him because it's his gymnastics weak areas, and me because I'm old. :) I used to have some good DVDs (yeah, I already said I was...

DD is going to Woodward West for the first time this summer. I'm trying to figure our the daily schedule but am confused by their materials. Can anyone tell me if there are one or two instruction sessions? If two, are they both mandatory? And how many "open gym" sessions? Are coaches present...

trying to get some ideas on how to keep high level training interesting for the tricky teen girls. What are some strategies your gym uses with the older girls to keep them engaged and motivated? What is your daughters favorite 'day' or challenge during the summer months? Injured?? What does your...

If a gymnast receives free training, due to talent, while others pay their full monthly tuition, does that make her NCAA ineligible? Are the repercussions for this?

Hello, I coach a gymnast who is going to be in Beaune, France for three months this fall while one of her parents completes an international internship. She just turned 8 and is on my JO2 team, and will be missing what was supposed to be her fall competitive season. Skill wise, she's actually...

How many hours a week are you training in the summer? As a level 7 gymnast is 22 hours a week on par with other gyms?

Hi all, I’d love to know your thoughts on the following issue. To cut a long story short my son is 11 years old and has previously been on the elite track but I don’t think he’s up to it this year, mostly due to not enough training hrs. The HC has offered his group the option of coming in for...

I’m hoping to get feedback from coaches and other parents regarding opinions on appropriate training hours per age. Our dd has been asked to move up a training level but I think the hours are unreasonable for her age. She is 6 and the level they would like her to train at trains 12.75 per week...

A month ago I took the online Safe Sport Training Course for parents. Our booster club was planning on going through this course as a group this week, but I just now see that they "moved" it from http://training.teamusa.org/store to the safesport.org site. In order to access the training, I...

I have posted about my 5 year old before when we were having gym difficulties. They have not really gone away, but we are learning to work with what we have. I am pretty excited for her because she is training with the Level 3s now (she can't compete until next year) 4 hours a week and 1 private...

My daughter just started training for the level 3 team this week, and I am pleasantly surprised that the gym has just implemented ballet as part of the training for team level 3 and up. My daughter’s small team of 6-9 year olds train 12 hours, and 2 of those hours (1 hour on each of 2 days) each...

Hi there, I posted earlier that my DD fractured the third metatarsal of her foot. Dr. said no gym for two weeks as the bone is in four pieces and needs to be treated delicately to come back together. After that, she'll go back and do what she can safely do. Trick is she can not weight bear...

Hi, I'm new here (well I've been lurking for a while) and I'm training for my British Gymnastics Level 2. I'm getting in a pickle with the supporting, especially where I have to lift or catch the kids. Sometimes it seems impossible that I could ever hold them. I am working with older rec kids...

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My DD has Severs pain in one heel-- first time, started a week ago. Her good friend had this a year ago, trained in runners, and the pain went away after two weeks. My DD saw a PT last week who said let pain be her guide. DD says it doesn't hurt to train with the Cheetah Cup, so she is still...

So like many of our DDs mine has big dreams...that being said mines hates to train "alone". How do you explain to that her big dreams aren't shared by all and she has to get accustomed to traiming with different group or by herself.

Hello, Are there any USAG rules governing competing at multiple gyms? For example, compete JO events at one gym and JE/TS/FS events at another?

Does anyone know if Ashton Locklear is going to attempt to compete AA? Or at least floor in addition to her bars + beam? I saw a video on her instagram of some floor tumbling. I'm not sure how to link it from instagram but hopefully someone else can help me out!