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My daughter just turned 8 years old this week, and is on (new) Level 4. She has been in gym since she was about 3 (off and on when she was younger) and competed last year for the first time as a (old) Level 4. Last year she had an amazing season! Worked hard, stayed focused (as much as I...

This is my daughter's first year in competition, so I don't really know what to think at this point. All along our coaches have been saying that the leos will be "very tight" and need to be stretched out. But we finally got them on Saturday (first meet is this Saturday) and when I tried it on...

Thanks so much for the replies! I would like to keep my camera and look for a new lens if that's a possibility! I know nothing about photography... what kind of lens should I look for? Would all Nikon lenses be compatible with my old camera? Where do you rent lenses from? That might also...

I'm sure this thread has been done before, but the only ones I can find are pretty dated. Please tell me what good camera recommendations are for meets! My budget isn't huge! I am going to be making videos for the girls of photos throughout the season and would like to start with some...

My dd is just starting her first season of competition. She is a first grader, and is a L4. She does practice three days a week, for three hours each. She absolutely loves it. She loves gym, the workout, the coaches, and her teammates. This is also the first time I've experienced a couple...

My dd (7yo, L4) just got her assigned gym buddy! She is so excited to get to know her and cheer her on! Her buddy is a 17yo L9. Throughout the year the buddies will support one another, buy small gifts, cards, etc. Nothing made to be too expensive or burdensome, just someone to support and...

DD (7yo) L4 is going to have her first meet in a couple of weeks. The only skill she does not have is her front hip circle on bars! Several girls on her team don't have it completely yet, so I tell her no worries! But she cries a lot about it after practice because she's afraid she won't be...

Thanks everyone! It's good to hear all of the takes on choosing poses. Being a new team mom, I'm not sure what's right or not. Lots of our girls last year did the cutesy poses and scored great. Anyway, seems that my dd has chosen something that comes more natural to her... her arms in a...

L4 DD is allowed to pick her own ending pose, now that she's got her ROBH on the floor. Some of the girls are coming up with some really cute ideas, like blowing kisses, thumbs up, etc. DD isn't so creative, so we're looking for some suggestions! She just turned 7 and is still considered one...

Ugh, so bummed that we missed out on this deal! Does anyone know if they do this very often?

Congratulations to her! That is fabulous!

This happened to my dd this year. Her best friend at the gym quit right in the middle of the season. I held off telling dd as long as I could because I really thought she would be devastated. Turns out she found out from her friend before I had the chance to, and she took it very well. The...

I am just curious... my dd is only on Preteam this year, and we are waiting to find out if she will move up to compete L4 this summer. I LOVE our gym. So far, I see a lot of great friendships at our gym between parents. I am very good friends with a few other preteam moms, and most seem...

Definitely sounds like a great environment! :)

Great poem! :yes: