DD(7) has been on pre team since Feb. In April or so I was told that she could most definitely move to team (xcel bronze) in the Fall and compete in the early part of next year (they compete Jan-March). I asked again in August or so and was told that there would be move-ups in Sept or Oct -maybe even as late as Nov. Pretty vague but ok. Her coach again said that she would be able to move up if that was our wish. I told him that it was our wish. A week or so later he invited DD to start staying for part of the team practice following her regular pre-team. I didn't know if this was sort of a move to team or a transition to team or what -or perhaps a trial??? DD is equally confused about it.
Another coach who used to coach DDs pre team group made a comment during practice recently that DD was looking so good that she should move to team and her coach said "she already does part of the team practice."
Tonight I was emailing with DD's coach about setting up a private lesson and asked him if there are certain skills that she needs before moving to team. I have not heard back. I don't know if it was the right way to ask for some clarification on the whole situation but it's so hard to get his attention in the gym.
If DD needs another full year of pre team (which is way more than we expected!) I am fine with this and I think DD will be OK with it too. But I want a straight answer already! Is this common in gymnastics? How can I better communicate with the coach?
Another coach who used to coach DDs pre team group made a comment during practice recently that DD was looking so good that she should move to team and her coach said "she already does part of the team practice."
Tonight I was emailing with DD's coach about setting up a private lesson and asked him if there are certain skills that she needs before moving to team. I have not heard back. I don't know if it was the right way to ask for some clarification on the whole situation but it's so hard to get his attention in the gym.
If DD needs another full year of pre team (which is way more than we expected!) I am fine with this and I think DD will be OK with it too. But I want a straight answer already! Is this common in gymnastics? How can I better communicate with the coach?