Recent content by Gymmer13

Not all cheer gyms have their little ones dancing like hookers. I have actually worked at a few where the 3-6yo music was a mix of nursery rhymes (with some beat added, but still) and they did basic "dance" moves. Also to those who think kids dont just pick up on skills on their own, my baby...

Okay, nevermind the post above, I read the rule book for AAU... If I can convince my friend to do it with me it could be fun... though I think she would do Ladies IO and I would do Ladies 8... The restrictions in IO would drive me crazy... but we will see. Hopefully we can do it. Do you...

Probably the best would be to follow AAU adult rules (ladies open and intermediate optionals)... Those can be found here: http://image.aausports.org/handbooks/gymnastics/GYHandbook-girls.pdf It is in the middle of the text for adults, the rest is about levels 1-8. I am looking into doing a...

I would love love love to do this... but that gives me.... 3 months to put routines together... hmmmm... What is women's open? Probably I would have to do level 8 but I don't know what the difference is between the AAU and USAG levels. Any help?

The band helps the kids to know what a front hip circle feels like. It helps them understand when to shift their hands, but provides support so they can work on it slowly. Front hip circles are more about timing then they are about a lot of momentum, the momentum you need is established by...

I am on sabbatical this year (and last) but I took an adult class and an still most of my skills... so next year I may be back competing level 9 or 10... Hopefully 10 since they are changing the rules again...:) Good luck to those who are competing...

Either way that the BHS is taught can be good, as long as it is taught correctly. The head tumbling coach at the gym I work for wants it to be taught arms up, and that's how I teach it anyway. However, not everyone at the gym does. Another tumbling coach teaches it differently and incorrectly...

Hey All, I just joined this site (obviously) and each page keeps bugging me to introduce myself and make my first post, so here I go. I have been involved with gymnastics for the past 15 years of my life. Practicing and competing for 13 and coaching for 6. I have competed for a private club...