Munchkins are the adorable younger siblings/friends of competing gymnasts. However, a lot of the time their behavior is not so cute. I have had my nachos stepped in, camera knocked over, and have tripped over them. I have listened to the wailing of overtired toddlers who could care less about big sister/brother after 3 hours at a meet. There were times I could not hear announcements or floor music. I have seen them climb large stacks of mats and equipment after they and their parents were told not to and signs were posted. (Way dangerous!) Please. please, please get a sitter for these little guys! They will be much happier at home and you will be able to enjoy the meet and so will everyone sitting around you in the audience.
At gym they have run out onto the vault runway during vault practice, climbed on beams during beam practice, and bounced on the trampoline during the gymnasts workouts. They distract the gymnasts and the coaches. In one instance, the kids were told to go play on the trampoline by the parents. The owners have clearly posted rules and the gym area is roped off from the viewing area but that doesn't seem to make a difference.
At gym they have run out onto the vault runway during vault practice, climbed on beams during beam practice, and bounced on the trampoline during the gymnasts workouts. They distract the gymnasts and the coaches. In one instance, the kids were told to go play on the trampoline by the parents. The owners have clearly posted rules and the gym area is roped off from the viewing area but that doesn't seem to make a difference.