So I wrote in about 2 months ago - daughter competed level 5 last year, went to states & scored in mid 34 range. During middle of summer was having trouble with 6 skills - couldnt get fly away, ROBHSBT pass. Now has all skills for 6 - just cannot connect yet on bars. Plan was to compete 2 or 3 level 5 meets until ready for 6. 1st meet yesterday - placed 1st AA on 5. Coach asked her what she wanted to do - excel at 5 or do 6. Problem is if she stays 5 she will have to watch all her friends advance & she wont. Plus new level 5 group has 22-24 girls in it. By Jan their meets would be chaotic. If she stays 5 all year she will no longer be with her friends. So plan is to train 6, compete 2 more level 5 meets & in Jan compete 6. Does this sound reasonable? Also - would you be hesitant to have your daughter on a team with 24 girls? (Versus the 14 on level 6) Thanks! Its hard to figure this stuff out. I am a "planner" in all aspects of my life & this uncertainty is killing me!!