Hi everyone! This is my first post and I am hoping to get some advice from the seasoned parents out there! My son is 7 years old and competed level 4 last year. He had a very successful season, won some events, did all the bonuses, and is pretty much ready to move on to level 5. However, the jump in hours is quite significant and I am questioning whether we are rushing things. He did between 4-6 hours a week during the level 4 season, and he will do 9 hours a week if we move up. The coach did say that he could drop back to level 4 if he needed to and the hours got too much. My question is whether you think he will be bored repeating the level that he already mastered. Otherwise, I guess we are looking at 9 hours/ week which seems like so much for a 7 year old. He LOVES going, and I can use it to motivate him in other things, like his chores, and school, but I don't want to burn him out either!! It is going to be hard to fit in other stuff, like soccer, etc. and we don't necessarily want him in just one thing. Thoughts? Thanks for any insight!!