amiandjim
Proud Parent
Ok, so I am new to the forum so go easy. My DD turned 6 in February and recently finished her first competition season as a level 1, which is no isn't competed very often in most gyms. She did ok and was about middle of the pack of her team in meets, but is also the youngest. Anway, I only said that to illustrate that I am not a CGM and I am in no way insinuating she is a super talented phenom or on a track to become a level 9-10 gymnast. However, I do think she has a great build for gym, works hard, and really enjoys gymnastics, so I would like to give you the best opportunity to become the best gymnast she can, if that is what she desires.
So, to my question. DD currently attends a small gym that has some girls that are level 5-6, but that's the highest they go. While I really love her coaches and how they treat DD, the gym overall is pretty disorganized and a little crowded, with lots of focus on cheerleading. The coaches also aren't super experienced with higher level gymnastics, but I do think she is getting the fundamentals she needs right now. So I guess my question is, when do we switch to a bigger/better gym? The closest really good gym is at least 40-45 minutes away so it wouldn't be super easy for us, especially since I work around 60-70 hours/week. However, I just want to give her the best experience and am wondering at what point it becomes "too late." Any thoughts?
So, to my question. DD currently attends a small gym that has some girls that are level 5-6, but that's the highest they go. While I really love her coaches and how they treat DD, the gym overall is pretty disorganized and a little crowded, with lots of focus on cheerleading. The coaches also aren't super experienced with higher level gymnastics, but I do think she is getting the fundamentals she needs right now. So I guess my question is, when do we switch to a bigger/better gym? The closest really good gym is at least 40-45 minutes away so it wouldn't be super easy for us, especially since I work around 60-70 hours/week. However, I just want to give her the best experience and am wondering at what point it becomes "too late." Any thoughts?