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https://usagym.org/PDFs/Women/Rules/J.O.%20Code%20of%20Points/appndx14_optreqchart_2014_030315.pdf This is the optional requirement chart. As you can see, the only "flat" level 7 requirement is a BLO on floor. So yes, it is possible to compete level 7 wihtout giants.

We don't have a pit, but we have 2 level 8 and had 1 level 9 last season. You can do it!

Try doing a robhbh with a really high second bh on both tumbl trak and floor

This year, I have the option of staying at my current inner-city school, or transferring to my hometown's suburban school. My concern is getting a scholarship to actually be able to pay for "bigger" colleges, say I get in to one. I know inner-city students are generally given more scholarships...

I LOVE my coaches! (except for HC, but most of my teammates feel the same way)

This is the optional requirement chart- https://usagym.org/PDFs/Women/Rules/J.O.%20Code%20of%20Points/appndx14_optreqchart_2014_030315.pdf On the USAG website, there are some code of point revised pages that have some skills that are leveled, but the full COP will have everything, which you can...

If you have a forster bar, our gym uses that on the floor and down an incline

What is the "normal" age for someone to compete silver/gold/platinum at you gym? We started a bronze team, and most of the girls are 6/7/8. We don't have higher levels (yet), and since I'm being moved to xcel, I was wondering what to expect. :)

Pre Team (xcel bronze/L2) is 4 hours, L3 is 6 hours, L4+ is 9 hours. In summer xcel bronze and L2 is up to 6, L3 is up to 9, and L4+ is up to 12

What skills does your local high school require you to have for tryouts? I'm too busy to actually be on my team, just curious :)

6 and 2/3 that fit :rolleyes:

a valdez is a B

I have a front handspring step-out, a front handspring, and a back walkover. However, no matter how hard I try, I cannot get the hang of the front walkover. It feels like I'm not getting enough push from my wrists to actually get up. Is there any drills I can do at home to get it? Thanks for...

I really like gym digs for leos, super cheap (in comparison to GK), target for sports bras and shorts, and tjmaxx has nike pros on the cheap as well!

I find that I risk nausea out of nerves, but some say that they HAVE to eat. What do you do?