I'm not sure if she's competing against girls her age - I just know she has the same time slot as the older girls - I can check with her coach tomorrow - I didn't consider that there might be different sub categories
I've been told that her height will be a problem in the future - a lot of...
My daughter (8yrs) will be competing this Autumn at Regional Level 5 (I think that's the right terminology?!). The rest of the squad her age are competing level 6 again - I can see that my daughter is very able (flexible, strong, determined and focused) but compared to other older squad members...
I'll ask her coach tomorrow if she can give my daughter a list of conditioning exercises to do at home - she'll listen to her if she says she needs to rest!
Thank you for your replies - that eases my guilt! I'll have a good read of the links tonight. She enjoys setting herself challenges - taught herself a press handstand after seeing the older girls - is that kind of thing ok as it's more controlled? She's determined to hold her Russian lever for...
My daughter started Gymnastics nearly 2 years ago in recreational and was asked if she'd like to join the artistic squad 6 months later - she seems naturally flexible and completely obsessed! Her coach took me aside recently and said she's really talented and was forming an elite group within...