Just keep in mind that Towers and Apex are deep into Suffolk county and would probably be a 2 hour commute (each way)at that time of day from Manhattan. Not realistic for the OP.
Maybe a regional thing (NY metro area), but in 10 years of competing my daughter and her teammates never wore makeup until they were about 15, and then was only mascara.
This 100% My daughter has since told me that she probably should have left at least a year before she did (training lv 9) and that it was so hard to think about so she just kept going.
Exactly. I few years ago I asked my then 12 year old about a few "insta-famous" gymnasts. She had no idea who they were (but I did, so that was a moment). The only accounts she was following were Olympic and college gymnasts, and people she knew from her own gym world.
Not only the coach, but you also, should watch what you say, no matter how well intended. I sadly made this mistake when I thought I was being helpful, but even just a few words had the complete opposite, and negative affect. I wish I could take them back as I feel terrible about it every day...
I only know from our experience, when my daughter went the celeb coach was a male (Justin Spring) and my daughter said he mainly coached the boys but was around a lot with the girls during the day but mostly "hovering". She did have a lot of interaction with him though, and they also did a...
"My thing has always been to see through a commitment. Yes, even if they really want to stop immediately. For me, this is bigger than gymnastics. It's a life lesson... that we don't just bail out and quit."
Not necessarily. This can have dangerous and detrimental results, especially at the...
They have a different celebrity guest and a different theme each week. They will start naming the guests on their website, if they having already. The celebrity guest was in the mix not only in the gym, but during recreational times and during some meals when my daughter was there. My daughter...
Hi,
My daughter went as a Level 14 yo training level 9. She had an amazing time. IGC camp is more about the whole camp experience with gymnastics being a big, but not the only, part. Your child probably will not learn any new skills at IGC, and anything major is only allowed into a pit. But...
No, it's modified. But closer to states they ramp it up again. The kids who make states around here are all on club, so they are getting lots of practice in anyway. It's smack in the middle of meet season.
Hi, I am in NY also. A few gyms around here do high school classes as part of their rec offerings, for girls who do HS but aren't part of a club team. I think that's what she means. Also, just FYI our HS season in Suffolk county Long Island is fall, not winter. The other Long Island county...
That would be the best way in my experience, especially given the situation. Just thank them for their time and what they have given to your daughter and let them know she will not be returning. Most people on this board that have "been there, done that" would advise the same.
It would be...
Just email them and move on. Thank them for their time and tell them that your daughter will not be returning. It doesn't sound like she has many connections there so just go. Not sure what the hesitation would be at this point based on what you said is going on.
Again, I should have been more clear. My daughter is lv 9 and I understand the reasons for not moving up levels. My specific question to the poster was about why they would not move out of level 3 as she stated they all had the skills to "compete lv 4 pretty decently".
My daughter killed...