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Our coaches stop them from continuing if they need ice. It's a bad idea to ice, then do another run through because now you're working with cold muscles. If they need ice during practice it's time to stop for the day.

I personally know of Xcels that are on Acrobatics and Tumbling teams -and they run the gamut from D1-D3. So there's that option as well.

We watched on tv last night and I’m so tired of it looking like they just refuse to make Leo’s that fit these girls. Their Leo’s do not need to be thongs. It’s so ridiculous.

Why not look at Acrobatics and Tumbling? You could be D1 if that matters to you, all the way through D3 and there's even an NAIA program. It's growing and there's money in it for college.

I just have to jump in and say there are some AMAZING A&T schools out there. Like any sport, there are a bunch of smaller schools, but small doesn't make them bad. It really just comes down to what sort of college experience would your daughter be interested in. Not to mention it's a growing...

Find a school that your child likes INDPENDENT of gymnastics. "broken leg test" as in if they break their leg at practice and aren't competing - are they still somewhere they want to be? If not, no amount of money is worth it.

High bun or french braid(s) and tuck the end(s) under

Congratulations!!

What about cheer? LOTS of tumbling options for boys in cheer.

You should direct them towards Acrobatics and Tumbling if they are strong tumblers. Lots of money and opportunity. I've never seen a collegiate T&T team.

The schedule for collegiate A&T is now out. Don't discount this option as a way for your gymnast to compete in college! https://thencata.org/calendar.aspx?path=acrobaticstumbling

The only way to know what A&T schools want from you is to reach out. Each has a different list of skills they want you to have. Go to the websites and fill out their interested athlete recruiting form and reach out and follow schools on Instagram

To clarify, most of our ARTISTIC meets. Acro and T&T meets come with nothing lol.

Another vote against the drawstring bags. We had leos at only two meets in the past 10 years. But they were both loved. Most of our meets come with a free t shirt from the vendor or $15 towards an upgraded shirt.

Most of ours have stickers from the meet saying all this info on the back. But honestly unless it was a huge deal meet or a particular goal I probably wouldn't have done this.