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    Parents "push me!"

    bwahaha! That is so cute. Mine woke up in a split once. Didn't hurt her at all but made me cringe!
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    TOPs program, important question

    My dd did/is doing this. She did compete at one L5 and one L6 meet. She actually just decided that she doesn't want to do a whole L7 season either. She trains anywhere from 24-32 hours per week depending (she is 9 now but I should mention that she missed almost a whole year of gymnastics last...
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    Parents Need experienced TOPs parent ASAP

    Oh dear, Thank you! I didn't think of that.
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    Parents Need experienced TOPs parent ASAP

    Thanks so much!!
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    TOPS Results have been sent to the Coaches

    Sage (9 yo) in CA made it! The whole gym suprised her with balloons when I dropped her off this am. I think she is in shock. This is her first year testing even though she had been training for it since she was six! So many troubles for her - gym chnages, owner changes, money... So anyway, we...
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    Parents Need experienced TOPs parent ASAP

    My DD made it to national test and this is our first time participating (she is in the 9 yo group). We are needing to make a decision quickly about wether to send her alone with coach or for us parents to attend but I have a lot of questions like where do parents go during the test? I know about...
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    Parents Do your kids miss school for gymnastics?

    We do but we also homeschool so it is not an issue. We homeschooled before ever having gymnastics so that is not the "reason" we do it but it definately helps now. It's summer and doesn't matter now anyway but dd's winter schedule is 2 hours of TOPs in the morning and then she works with team...
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    Parents What to do if the gym that's best for one daughter is not best for another

    I would move This is a tough situation for sure. Each of your children are unique with their own styles and of course, you want to meet each of them where they are at. If you are able to handle the $$, travel, and time involved with splitting them up at different gyms, then I would do it. I...
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    Parents What other activites do you kids do and what gets priority?

    Practice 2 days each week was usually standard for us in baseball. The coaches usually have the option to do more if they choose. i've never heard of doing more for Tball but like some others suggested, Just skip one night of Tball if you need to. The city leagues can't boot you off the team for...
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    Parents POLL: What type of school does your gymnast attend?

    Well, we homeschool for differnt reasons with each kid (5). The boys will not always be homeschooled, they have plans to attend high school and participate in high school sports. If gymmie decides to continue with gymnastics at her rate, she almost needs to always be homeschooled or we would...
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    Parents dance belt

    I posted this in the general questions forum but thought I'd try my fellow parents. Coach wants DD to wear a dance posture belt at home. Does anyone know what these are really called and where I can find one small enough for a tiny 6 year old? When I googled "dance belt" it gave me a male thong...
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    Coach

    wants DD to get a "dance" belt for posture at home. She is 6 and small for her age. Does anyone know where to get a small enough belt and what exactly they are called. When I googled "dance belt" it came up with a male thong :eek:.
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    Parents Compulsory Conditioning Test!!

    Congratulations to O!! Yah, I think she looks like she could be a TOPs kid (not that I am a pro, LOL). I hope your HC gives you all the opportunity! :)
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    Parents Meet fees

    How does your gym handle meet fees. I am talking for gymnast registration only, not coaches and other misc expenses. Do you pay as needed per registration, or do you pay a set amount before competition season begins. If your booster/gym has you paying in advance, what amount?
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    Parents Just a tiny little shameless momma brag

    Awwwe, that is so cool! I'll bet she is just *Beam*ing! :)
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