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    Parents 6 year old boy invited to go on competition track

    This is totally normal. My son was approached for the pre team (non competition) at 4. 6 is the youngest that they can compete, and by 6 I believe he was doing 6 hours a week… but the other gym in my area has 6 year olds doing 9 hours. 10 years later, we now belong to that other gym. They are...
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    Parents Cartwheel Question

    It’s exactly the same. It just takes twice as long to ignore how weird it feels.... and it can take longer still for it to look not messy. The only tip I have is to remember that your back turns towards the first hand that goes down. Granted, that is a tip to me, but to some others it could...
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    MAG Move ups?

    Your mileage may vary BUT ... as he is older for L4 and his scores are great and he’s learned tons of bonuses, yes it’s expected for him to move up. You might even see him move up a level a year for a time. That might change at level 6/7/8, depending. And he might even skip one of those levels...
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    MAG When are state meets for you all?

    Ours in MD are March 17th weeekend
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    MAG What does this mean?

    Another vote here for tight fitting compression shirts.
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    MAG 13, level 5 -- JD?

    This is clearly the healthiest way to think of things... but it may not be quite the full story. He's still pre testosterone fairy. I once heard Donnell Whittenburg talk about his history, saying that he was a crap gymnast until he was 16, and that's when he took off. Granted, his 10-ish...
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    MAG 13, level 5 -- JD?

    That right there ^ was good spot on information and advice. Whoops. I meant to say JD D2.
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    MAG 13, level 5 -- JD?

    JD is a lateral optional level, so yes, he can move out of JD into 8 or 9 or 10 at any time. He can even move BACK to JD from the other optional levels... and then move back over. As an older beginner, JD D1 is probably the most comfortable level for him to be in. It'll give him the free reign...
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    WAG Is your gym going forward with USAG?

    You won’t be able to until June 15th. All I know other than that is you will need your own login to the USAG site. I made mine years ago... but I think all you need is your gymnasts existing USAG number. The last time I looked on the site in May there were no updated instructions, but my gym...
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    MAG New age limits for men's compulsory gymnastics

    Because it is a compulsory level. For it to be restricted like that means you are closing the door to the kid who never stepped foot in gym until they were 12. Optional levels are restricted to a minimum age because the skills get more dangerous. There’s nothing that is more dangerous for a 12...
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    MAG New age limits for men's compulsory gymnastics

    While I’m not necessarily “in the know”, I do not see this ever being the case.
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    WAG Anyone following what is happening with USAG?!?! (Rhonda Faehn asked to resign)

    The gymnastic podcast has done extensive reporting on this subject. The most recent podcast covers the firings, Rhonda, Penny, etc. I highly suggest anyone wondering about what Rhonda did do, did not do, how long it was between when Penny learned of the abuse and reported it to the FBI... give...
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    WAG Joining a Social Group

    I’d like to piggyback on this request. I’m interested in joining the MAG group. Is that joinable?
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    Back Handspring Bent Arms - Technique or strength?

    Out of curiosity, is she a recreational student?

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