As a spin off of the “dressing during practice” thread, I find it very interesting how different things are at different gyms. As stated in that thread, some are leo or bust, and some are more lenient. Even hair at some gyms has to be in a bun every practice, or have a specific style at meets. I hear tell that some gyms do not allow hair glitter! (Gasp! Lol) Communication seems to be a big one. Some seem very hands off, and others it’s totally fine to text/email a coach or even owner. Some allow you to watch, but at many that’s a big no-no. How they use Xcel, how kids move up, what scores are considered acceptable...conditioning rules, punishment, number of hours, how prevelent homeschool is...I’m sure some of it is regional, and some of it how high level a gym is. I would assume elite gyms have more in common with other elite gyms, etc. I like reading about the differences and I especially like when people are respectful of them even when their minds are blown. To each their own, right?!