i started gymnastics around 12 and now i have one more year left (im 15) before i would have to join adult gym. i have actually progressed very fast in the nearly three years i’ve been doing the sport and decided that i want to start competing after moving to a gym that actually helps me learn skills consistently. i live in the uk so our governing body is british gymnastics. my gym is hosting an in-house competition at christmas which gives me enough time to work on the skills needed for the level i want to compete. if i do well in the christmas competition, i will speak to reception to see if they can organise me a trial . is this a good idea or should i get all the skills and then trial out for squad before christmas?