Recent content by Tjr28

Actually, a lot on what you have on this website - I love the parents questions and advise. I have been learning a lot from a Gymnastics facebook group too. Just random things I have never thought about or did not expect.

Hi-I wanted the follow gymnastics more and I am wondering how do you stay current and educated in the sport? I want to be knowledgeable for my young gymnasts but also follow what is happening in college and other large competitions.

We ended up getting the tumble trak Pro and they are having a blast practicing front and back hip circles and kips. Perfect for us.

Ok, thanks! I should have said it is mostly for kips, front hip circles and maybe squat on….I thought maybe the kid bars online are still too small for a 10 yr old but maybe they are ok.

Hi. We just got the Acon 16 Sport 10x17 and they love it. Amazing reviews and we felt the best for safety and overall the best quality when doing research.

Hi. My daughters (ages 10 & 8) would like uneven bars or at least 1 bar that can be lower or higher at home. We have a pretty nice home made one but it is just a metal bar and is not the best on the kids hands and legs. When looking online most seem small and not heavy duty and since the girls...

Thank you for your response - the rules do not say that you can go below level 4, it say "Must enter at L4", - here is the exact wording: B. Athletes whose competitive experience has been in any system (including USA Gymnastics’ Xcel Program) must enter the DP at Level 4.

I agree it is very confusing. When I read that rule I thought they were imply that they did not want kids competing at a lower level (L3) to have an advantage since they already had competition experience. But I see maybe they are saying they just cannot start higher than L4. I was reading it...

My daughter competed Xcel Bronze last year and is now moving to the DP Level 3. The coach wants her at L3 even though she has every L3 skill and basically most L4 (she even has her Kip). My DD is 10 and she would prefer to be with kids her age and her skill level. I was reading the rules of...