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This was such a big thing for my daughter for a long time. Every season there was an event she either really wanted to start on or really didn't want to start on and it could impact her entire perception of the meet. Now she doesn't even care anymore what they start on, which I think it...

Someone gave my son a pair of these, which he never used. My daughter wants to use them to keep her grips from slipping but we can only find one of the pair. Trying to order another set, but don’t know what they are called.

I just recently became aware of the "enrollment cliff" that is supposed to impact classes 2026 and beyond, based on a significant dip in student numbers. I guess there was a fairly significant population dip for kids born between 2007-2011. I'm wondering if there is any similar dip in gymnastics...

DD is now going back and forth between training a tsuk layout and a cuervo, but she can't find the cuervo listed in the L9 vault chart. Her coach really wants her to work on and compete that vault, but she isn't sure it's something she can compete in 9. Anyone have insight?

My daughter competed l8 this season and it went well, but her landings on floor seemed to get consistently worse as the season went on. She mentioned a bit of shin pain but really downplayed it, and I guess I should have just made an appointment when she was repeatedly using BioFreeze, but she...

The children's book thread made me think of this, but these observations have nothing to do with the great questions she is asking, and I didn't want to derail her thread. I've watched many gymnastics movies and TV shows with my daughter and there are a few things that come up over and over and...

I asked this question in a slightly different way last year but am still trying to figure it out. I have a friend in Canada who has a daughter just starting out. She is trying to figure out if her gym will be competitive in the upper levels if her kid continues in that direction. I could point...

I know level 10 has the smallest number of gymnasts, but I don't know that there is a huge drop off between 9 and 10. From what you've seen, what level sees the biggest number of gymnasts dropping out? No real reason behind this question, just curious.

DD is working on her BHS BHS on beam and it's the first skill in a long time where she's really hitting a wall of fear. It's not a mental block at this point, but she's really anxious about getting the skill for next season. There is no room for a different beam series at her gym, so she's going...

Luckily, my kids haven't had any major injuries this season, but I have noticed what seems like a lot more injuries this year for many optional gymnasts. I thought both of my kids' gyms did a good job in trying to ramp back up slowly after being closed for several months (both kept up with Zoom...

States meets have started up in our area and so far, I've noticed a pretty big dip in numbers for girls competing in States at levels 4-6. Wondering if it could be Covid fallout, possibly Nassar fallout, or something else? Curious if the number of competitors is down in other states too?

DD has been complaining about feeling tired at practice lately. She's very muscular and, in reviewing her diet, I realized she's probably not getting anywhere near enough protein. Guessing it might be the same for my son. I've bumped up DD's protein in the last few days and she feels like it's...

I have a Canadian friend (Ontario) who is interested in having her daughter do competitive gymnastics- she's currently in a rec program. This friend has asked me a number of questions about gymnastics programs, but I'm not sure if the system is the same as the US. Does Canada do Xcel and the...

Looking back, which level was the most fun or exciting for you to watch as a parent? Which level do you think your kid enjoyed the most? Was just curious about this as meet season is about to start.

Does this ever happen? I've been really struck in listening to the commentary during major gymnastics meets by just how much things have changed within the sport, but the same commentators never reflect on these major shifts. For example, I recall Nastia Liukin explaining that female gymnasts...

Despite all the hours in the gym, my DD has problems sleeping. Sometimes it's difficulty falling asleep, other times she wakes up around 3am and tosses and turns for hours. She takes children's melatonin, has several meditation CDs, her room is dark and a comfortable temp. She has a lot of...

My expectations may be skewed, because my daughter has always told me everything about how practice is going, exactly where she is with every single skill- I get a complete rundown after practice. DS doesn't really tell me anything. "It was fun." "We did stuff." He loves gymnastics and seems to...

Lack of response may be a better term. Has your gym asked you to renew your USAG membership yet? Do you feel like they've done a good job in addressing the complicated issues around holding meets in the different regions around the US? Obviously, this is an evolving situation, but I've been...

For me I look for experience, enthusiasm, a strong work ethic and adaptability so they don't have a one size fits all approach to gymnasts. I like a very even tempered coach. I've seen highly excitable coaches who will punch the air or hug a gymnast, jump up and down when a kid gets a skill- but...

I know the situation continues to evolve and re-openings differ from state to state, but what do you think next season might look like? Will the comp season be delayed by a few months? Could the whole competition season be cancelled and maybe kids will just train, or do you expect/hope the...