so today on the way to practice, DD was talking about how much she loves school (she's actually upset that tomorrow is Saturday) and I told her how proud of her I was that she's such a good student. I told her that's part of the reason she gets to do so much gymnastics. I said "continue to get...
On Tuesday, a gym in our area sent an email out to all gym parents notifying them that the gym was closing its doors immediately. They were closed for their annual "no gym week" and they just announced they would not be re-opening. It was a family run business and they had some personal things...
Not sure if this has been shared on here before but it's insanely fun to watch! It's cool to see how much has changed over the decades. If this was 1950 or 1960, my kid could go to the Olympics tomorrow!!
And ps. Can we bring the Korbut flip back?? Simply amazing!
So last season it was end of march/first week of April, this year it isn't until the first weekend in May! Meaning they have like a month and a half from their last qualifying meet until state. Seems weird doesn't it? The rest of the levels have their state meets all in March....anyone know why...
So I was talking to our gym owner yesterday about the US Classic since we were there, and he worked the event. I told him I noticed that Secret didn't sponsor the meet this year, and it was weird to see an event that wasn't named/sponsored by anyone. He told me people are pulling their...
sorry if there is a thread about this already, but is anyone going?
I just scored AWESOME suite tickets from work for free, and I'm so excited, as is DD of course, she LOVES Regan!!!
I've never been to a meet like this before, how long does it usually take?
I can't wait!
Just wondering if anyone (or their kids) has done this meet before? DD is doing it for the first time next weekend.
It's completely just for fun, and it's on the beach on Lake Michigan....
For girls it's a team of 3 gymnasts each, and it's by age group, not by level, so they can do whatever...
I need to say, if you know the name of the gym involved in this coach's recent charges, please keep it anonymous, it doesn't need to be said.
So yesterday, a coach at a gym in my area was arrested and is currently in custody (pending a DNA test) for charges of attacking woman on a local...
So the NCAA Champs were on last night so I set a recording and a reminder. When the reminder popped up, I tried going to the channel but was sadly reminded that I don't have that channel.
HOWEVER it recorded it anyway, and I'm watching it now.
So anyway, for those of you with Comcast, I...
Ok so if you're on chalkbucket on your phone, play along!
Type in "My gymnast is" then hit the middle button for text prediction....I promise it will be hilarious.
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So we have to make some sort of a change. I truly feel like DD was "left behind" this season due to the fact that she isn't a star gymnast. Not making state has really shown me how the coaches feel about her. It's like she's being punished for not being good enough.
We are at a very good gym...
Last night, before she went to bed, DD (who is 7, almost 8) told me "I'm kind of sad today" ....I asked her why, and she said "I don't think I'm going to make it to state"
They have one qualifying meet left, and although she's close, she hasn't qualified yet. I told her that I'm proud of her...
I have a friend who is being transferred to Ft. Campbell Kentucky, does anyone know of good gyms in that area? Her daughter is in rec right now, she's 5 years old....I know a good gym recommendation will help with the stress of moving.
Thanks in advance!
This morning, on my way to work (which is where I always do my "best" thinking) My mind actually decided that getting a Sugar Daddy to help fund gymnastics doesn't sound like such a bad idea.
Scientific fact: becoming a gym mom makes you crazy.
What kind of seriously irrational thoughts...
Im not sure what to do....
DD had a meet yesterday. When the schedule initially came out, we were all pretty surprised at how close the sessions were together (I'm talking 2.5 hours between open warm up for session 1 and open warm up for session 2). There were a lot of gyms in the first session...
i tried looking for posts about this but they are all pretty old and I know it changes from year to year ....
DD turns 8 the week before state, and even though making state is going to be good enough in my eyes, I feel like her competing with 8 year olds at state when she's been in the lower...
on the L3 bar routine, does anyone know what the "requirement" is for the "tap" they do with their feet on the mat before they do the pullover?
DD is very short and after she does the initial swing thing (not sure what it's called) she very quickly swings back then swings forward to do her...
Does anyone have a connection with this gym? DD's gym owners gave us this as a recommendation of where she should train while we are in Vegas for Christmas, I have emailed, called, left voicemails, etc. and I have yet to hear back. Just wondering if there is some better way to get in contact...