Recent content by Pineapple_Lump

What country are you located in?... UK? That information will help with getting the best answer.

I had a little browse through and in both these regions in some age groups there are girls going with scores in the 35's so they are being hurt just as much by the age grouping as regional split. One example was Bold gymnastics. The highlighted athlete hasn't outright qualified but her...

Does she enjoy training and her current training mates? If so, I would just leave her be for now unless you financially/logistically will struggle as a family. If she has expressed the desire to do other things then perhaps you can start a conversation about supporting her to find an option...

Can you do the cast fine in isolation?

I spotted this page the other day and thought some of the concepts (skimming) were great. This one is an example that may help Ties in with what @JBS about the need to see where you are landing your hands.

It's not nearly as fun going to meets on your own or financially viable for small clubs unless the full cost is passed on to the parent. I don't think repeating is in her best interest. If she is going to be placed in the same training group as the level sixes - then the Xcel option might be...

I think there are enough potential issue for you with the gym that it may be worthwhile investigating other options for both children -Larger practice groups -Unresponsive coach -Reducing days and not fees -Communication -Nothing wrong with directing the bulk of kids to Xcel if that is the...

Likely - Don't feel the need to answer a question they haven't asked.

One way to get something a little different is to put anything they really like into spotify playlist and then see what is suggested based on current choices, constantly remove/add so this list updates. Ripping from youtube you are going to be have the exact same cut as everyone else, at least...

Help those who are receptive to help, let the results of that speak for itself.

It is an 'easier' bar change that is similar to a Pak. It is a 'C' in the current FIG code. Amy Chow used this nicely in her bar routines

All gyms are different, at some gyms nine might be too old. It absolutely pays to ask, so you know where you stand. No point continuing to pay for five days of recreational gymnastics at a gym who will never accept your child onto team when there is another gym that will.

Can you ask the other coaches in the gym if you can have a look at their current/past planning/curriculum?

I honestly wouldn't bother frequently attending competitions on those hours. Our advanced recreational athletes who do those hours might do 1-2 in house/local meets a year as a fun thing. Learning/polishing routines takes a lot of time. However this may be a logistics issues for the gym -...

I understand why gyms do this - I'd love to be home earlier in the evening and yes it is a great option for some - but at times it feels like parents are coerced into doing this, sometimes with the 'elite' word thrown around. Overall it generally makes sense - however that is just not viable...