Recent content by Kayleigh

It is general biology... AKA biology 101. So basic, intro stuff. It can be any type of biology... though I'm leaning towards something in the human biology aspect of things. I do like the idea of swabbing the equipment and seeing what grows there, though!

Hi all! Long time, no post. I need some help. I'm taking college biology this year, and we are required to come up with a final project for the class. It can really be about anything as long as it relates back to biology (sigh... if only it were physics, that would be easy, but alas, I took...

Yeah, that would make sense for traditional format, where you warmup everything before the meet and then compete everything... not so much for the non-traditional "warmup compete warmup compete" deal. We just got tank leos with our gym name on them, but we have them just for the heck of it...

At my gym, we all make up our own routines with help from the coaches and we never pass them down. I feel like routines should be created specifically with one gymnast in mind and should play up their best features. Everyone gets a say so that they are confident and happy with their routine...

The best advice that I can give you is to BREATHE. Deep breaths can really help you to relax a bit. And of course, the more relaxed you are, the less shaking you'll do. Step up to the beam, salute, and take a moment to breathe before you get on. And KEEP BREATHING throughout your routine... I...

At the beginning of this past season, I rocked the ever-classic "bang pouf" and a pony tail. By the end of the season, that wasn't working out so well... so I switched to two braids into a pony. Pics: Pouf: Braids: I'm in the black and red warmup... though Corinna (the girl...

^Love NYGymfan's meet idea! That would be a great project, and you could absolutely donate the profits to the charity of your choice. If you can get your gym to donate the time and equipment, that's half the battle. You could do like a mock meet, for the class kids... that way, you don't have to...

Just found out that I'll be there as well! I won't be competing... just going to support our upper level girlies! I'll be in Baltimore tomorrow night. I should make a Chalkbucket shirt so that you all can find me. XD I'm with Arcadia... see you guys there? :)

I was at this meet! Were you there for the prep optional session? Your pictures are great!

Well... one of the girls on my team is a level nine and she's pretty good... she was 5th at eastern's this past year and she's looking at colleges. She'll probably wind up going to a division 2 school... still a team, but it's not like going to Georgia or UCLA. :p If you want to be on a good...

I know what you mean... I was very much the same way. Unfortunately (at least in PA), flexibility is a big one. At level 5, the degree of leap required is a bit less than 180 degrees... but think about it. If a judge sees a girl leap at the requirement of 150 or so, and another leap at 180...

We don't have a rule. Of course they'd like to see us do well, but every kid is different. I haven't really had any issues with it... I think gymnastics has actually helped me keep the 4.0 that I've had since freshman year. Gymnastics taught me to set goals (to keep a 4.0 all four years of...

You guys are awesome. I have lots of questions to take to the doctor at my next appointment - you rock! Hopefully we can figure this out soon... I've been out of school the past three days. :eek:

Well, the MRI came back completely clear. I was a mess... we still don't know what this is? Something has to be WRONG... I honestly can't walk up the stairs. I haven't seen my room in 3 days. :rolleyes: The doctors essentially told me to take Aleve twice a day and suck it up. I've been taking...

It's definitely not allowed now - 8's can essentially only compete handspring handspring. :(