jago
Proud Parent
Is a girl allowed to have hairpins in her hair when competing (or even practicing for that matter)?
I have searched for information on this question in previous threads, but I can't quite find the answer that I need.
I believe that gymnasts MAY NOT use hairpins, bobby pins in their hair because they may slip out and cause damage to the mats and potentially to a gymnast as she performs her routine.
Hair clips are OK, although they don't really work for a bun.
I ask because my DD will be competing for the first time (L4) in a few weeks and has hair long enough to sit on and I'm unable to keep it in a bun without hairpins. I've used a hairnet in the past, but her hair is very heavy and curly and requires pins. Her hair has remained beautifully in place in a bun for dance recitals and all day at school but again thats with a LOT of pins.
btw - are there any regulations/policies regarding hair at meets?
Thanks! This little matter is actually consuming a lot of my energy. I'm not the slightest bit worried about her having fun or being confidant at the meet; just worried about the hair!
I have searched for information on this question in previous threads, but I can't quite find the answer that I need.
I believe that gymnasts MAY NOT use hairpins, bobby pins in their hair because they may slip out and cause damage to the mats and potentially to a gymnast as she performs her routine.
Hair clips are OK, although they don't really work for a bun.
I ask because my DD will be competing for the first time (L4) in a few weeks and has hair long enough to sit on and I'm unable to keep it in a bun without hairpins. I've used a hairnet in the past, but her hair is very heavy and curly and requires pins. Her hair has remained beautifully in place in a bun for dance recitals and all day at school but again thats with a LOT of pins.
btw - are there any regulations/policies regarding hair at meets?
Thanks! This little matter is actually consuming a lot of my energy. I'm not the slightest bit worried about her having fun or being confidant at the meet; just worried about the hair!