My DD will be competing level 8 this season. Unsure if she will have a split season with level 8/9 since it is such a big jump, but I am ok with doing the entire level 8 season. She just turned 9 over the summer so she still has plenty of time
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She is also doing 6 hrs of competitive dance this year and will be traveling for competitions for that so she will also be balancing that and trying to figure out if she loves gym or dance more. I think it would be hard to be a L7 and above while trying to juggle the dance. So, this will be a big year for her.
I totally know what you mean and can feel for you!! We are in the same boat with juggling both dance and gym and even with the less hours and committment of the Mason Dixon gymnastics league, it is still getting to the point where something has got to give. That's why this year is the last one for gym . DD is fine with it and has so many more options with the dance opportunities--between Nutcrackers, ballet performances and trying out different styles such as tap, jazz, modern and lyrical, the dance will definitely keep her busy even without gym!
Level 6 at her brand new gym! I am adjusting to not being able to watch practices (O.K. I'm adjusting poorly, but adjusting). Due to some sort of shipping mix-up, the "regular" bars have not arrived yet so the only ones they have are over the pit. DD has never had a pit before and has not been able to jump to high bar over the pit and is struggling with her squat-on again (I thought she had that thing licked!). Even though I think she "knows" that she's safer falling into the pit than she would be onto a mat, I think having a big hole under her is freaking her out. 1st meet is about 5 weeks away, and when I bring up the possibility of her maybe having to scratch on bars at first, she is adamant that that is NOT going to happen and that she WILL get it. She seems very confident and laid-back about the fact that she'll get it in time... I'll chalk that up to a coach who is making her feel like it's not a big deal that she's a little freaked out by the pit right now. So if she's not worried, I guess I will work hard on not being worried either. She has only had 3 practices at the new gym, so I suppose that with only 3 practices in a new gym with longer hours and new coaches and new equipment, she's still going to be in the middle of a very steep learning curve. I just wish the new gym had opened in June instead of September. I know... chill out, Mom!