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    MAG Is boys gymnastics booming?

    We don't have that in our area. All USAG meets are Level 3 and up and there's a few AAU 4x4 meets. Not sure what the turnout is for AAU though. I know some boys even compete in girls Xcel.
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    MAG Is boys gymnastics booming?

    What do you have your boys compete in? In my state there's less than 8 clubs that compete boys and they all start at JO level 3. We've looked into doing AAU boys 4x4 but no one does that here. Wasn't there an Xcel version for boys?
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    Gymnasts Skills help

    Hi, For bars you don't need a high bar kip. You can long hang pullover on high bar then dismount. Your dismount can be flyaway, cast straddle on, underswing, or tap swing full turn. Lots of options. You aren't required to do anything on high bar except dismount if you wanted to squat on low bar...
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    WAG AAI CamLock Uneven Bar Cable Tighteners Slipping Down

    Don't like these lind of locks on bars or vault. They always move!
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    WAG New Xcel Dismount Tap Swing 1/2 1/2

    So her B is the clear hip so all good. I would do the underswing dismount and keep.working the flyaway. You don't need a flyaway until diamond so she has time. Best of luck to her!
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    WAG New Xcel Dismount Tap Swing 1/2 1/2

    What is her routine? What is her B element? She can do an underswing or sole circle dismount from high bar. She can also add a 1/2 twist to that as well. Reverse flyaways work great for kids with mental blocks on flyaways.
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    Parents after high school??

    You can still do gymnastics as an adult too. I compete AAU but you could also compete USAG. It's not over when you turn 18. Best of luck!
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    Parents Repercussion to leave gym?

    Agree, look at your contract. If you didn't violate the terms, then they should give your money back. I would threaten going to a lawyer if they persist with collections. See what happens. My guess is that they will back off if you didn't violate the handbook. Meet fees already paid by the old...
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    Coaches Start-up Gymnastics facility

    In our area, it's about $20/sq ft for a lease. Most commercial leases are a minimum of 3 yrs, but more like 5-10 yrs. Tuition is $105 a month for PS and rec classes once a week in our area. Are you buying the old gym's clients? If not, be careful. There are lots of legal things to consider and...
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    MAG Rec boys team

    Midwest. AAU has a 4x4 program (3 levels) where the routines are set but can use beam for pommel, low bar for beginners, etc. Xcel here is coed. Don't know if there is boys only xcel still out there? I like the idea of 4x4 but want the flexibility of xcel so boys could choose what they want to do.
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    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!
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    WAG Beam connection/skill ideas for xcel

    I've seen girls do 2 rolls as their series and a roundoff for their B skill. Is this not correct?
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    WAG Beam connection/skill ideas for xcel

    Fwd roll fwd roll counts as long as no break. Good luck!
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    Off Topic my current xcel silver skills to move up to gold

    For floor, you can do RO BHS one pass and RO BHS split jump for second if you want. For beam, your HS doesn't have to be vertical if you have a CW. CW goes thru vertical so all good. The full turn can be done sideways and is easier. Vault is silver vault except on vault table. You don't have to...
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    Coaches Team vs. Rec drama

    Every gym I have ever worked at is like this. I'm the gym manager and coach JO level 4 and up. Recreational classes are the money makers. Can't have team if rec isn't making money. Talk to your owner about this. Everyone needs to follow a schedule for rotations and stick to it. It was a process...
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