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  1. F

    MAG Rec boys team

    Which is better for a brand new boys rec team: 4x4 or xcel? Pros and cons? Are there enough boys in the groups to make it worthwhile? Thanks!
  2. Dahlialover

    MAG Is boys gymnastics booming?

    Our gym in the PNW is overflowing with little boys! They had a small boys program before the pandemic and there are currently only 8 boys in levels 5-10. This season there were an unprecedented 24 boys in level 3 and I just heard that they invited 56 new boys to join the level 3 team this...
  3. Treptow

    MAG Boys MAG competitive tryout - what to expect?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. My son (8) has been in rec gymnastics for about a year now. He has been asking me since the Fall if he can try out for a competitive stream, so I recently reached out to a coach from a different gym which actually has a boys program and he agreed to have him...
  4. SunriseGymnastics

    Coaches Looking for Team Coaches for Boys and Girls Team!

    Looking for Boy's Competitive Team Coaches (Pre-team- Level 10), as well as Girls (Pre-team- level 10) Coaches: We are currently looking for dedicated coaches (female or male) who are looking for a family atmosphere and open to sharing and receiving knowledge from other coaches to continually...
  5. cb223

    Parents How to find Dallas, TX boys competitive

    My 6yo son loves gymnastics! He’s at an ASI right now doing rec 3x week for 1 hour each. How do I find a good gym for boys that will train him to be competitive? I played soccer as a kid… I know nothing about gymnastics or how to research a serious place for him. Dallas (Texas in general) is...
  6. JBS

    Parents 2022 DP Nationals (Girls & Boys)

    I have to say… this opening ceremony for Nationals is pretty cool…
  7. Antigone

    Parents UK Boys parents

    Hello Are there many parents of boys on here form the UK? My son is 6 and very keen to get onto a MAG squad. His current gym is a tumbling and team gym club and so we are hoping to move him.
  8. B

    Parents Young Boys Gymnastics

    Hi. New here. I have a 6 year old son whose been doing recreational gymnastics in coed classes for a few years now (minus covid times). I know very little about gymnastics, and even less about boys gymnastics. Currently he does floor, bar, beam, trampoline and springboard which I assume is...
  9. JBS

    MAG Your Son Does What? (Gymnastics for Boys)

    Thanks to Jen Kula for another great article. You can see the article at the link below... Link Removed Excellent article... I have a son in gymnastics.
  10. R

    MAG Modified Optionals for boys ?

    With the new rules, our gym said they are doing something called modified optionals for boys team program silver which is like level 4 gold which is like level 5 and platinum after that Does anyone have any more details regarding the modified optionals, is it similar to the compulsory levels...
  11. R

    MAG Number of hours for boys per age

    Hi All - Wanted some input on how many hours the boys are doing and how long the sessions are. My 10 year old was level 5 last year and did 3 hours 4x per week = 12 hours which worked out pretty well. He also did 2 hours 2x per week of TnT. We moved and looking at the new Gyms, the options...
  12. 3gymnastmom

    MAG Mens/boys support?

    Hello there. I’m a first time poster, so please be gentle :) I’ve read threads and discussions on this site for about 2 months now and I like it, but it’s very much weighted to girls/womens gymnastics. Both of my sons are gymnasts, the older one a Level 9. Are there other discussion...
  13. RingaDing

    MAG Boys Home Training Programme - Feedback - Covid Addition

    Hi All, (realised I posted this in the wrong forum, sorry!) (TLDR: The Plan I created with the help of several coaches is attached and I'd appreciate any feedback on any imbalances! :) ) First post here but I've been lurking for 2 years or so now. My DS (6) has never been considered a gifted...
  14. gymnast07:)

    Coaches HELP!!! Coaching boys?

    I typically coach girls gymnastics but I have recently been given a boys class! I am unsure of how to spot them because how you would typically spot a girl is kinda weird to spot a boy like that. If you guys have any tips for beginner boys or any good super beginner floor, bar and vault stations...
  15. K

    Parents Relocating to Northern Va/Recommendations for boys programs please

    Looking for recommendations for strong boys programs for a level 9 gymnast. I have found Capital, GMS and Fairfax. TIA
  16. JBS

    MAG Boys Head Coach Position ($45,000+)

    Normally job posts are not allowed in the regular forums... but in the interest of keeping a great boys program alive (this went out 47 minutes ago via email)...
  17. sce

    MAG Boys gymnastics Berlin

    Hi all, I have a jaianese friend who’s son is a gymnast. They moved to Berlin. She says that there is not a lot of possibilities for him to keep up at his level. The one place age found us a national training center that includes a German school. Usually they don’t take foreigners there. He...
  18. P

    Coaches Help to make basic skills fun for different age groups especially the boys

    Hi I coach af family class. It is really fun and great exercise but not the least competitive. It is children (Boys and girls) age 6-12 with their parents and a relative large groupe (40 kids and 30 parents). We have 30 minutes warm up with fun games, acrobatics together etc. For the next hour...
  19. Peachy88

    MAG Anyone heard of girls competing against boys?

    My daughter has been training with both the girls and boys team at our gym because she likes all the events and enjoys being at the gym as much as possible. Anyone heard of any girls competing level 4 or 5 boys? She is six and knows all the routines already.
  20. J

    Starting Boys with an eye toward's Competing

    My 6 year old has been doing Gymnastics since he was 3 and really loves it his current gym is fairly relaxed and not really focused on refining specific skills. It's been a great outlet but I am planning on moving him to a place that has goals for learning and preparing for the next level of...
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