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  1. GymSnax

    Parents FIG/European competition scoring standards

    Thanks everyone! Competitions and skills required are definitely different here than in the US. She really enjoys being part of a team and has even picked up a few words in Swedish. :) Gymisforeveryone, thanks for the insight on the Finnish scoring. DD has all the major skills but needs to...
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    Parents FIG/European competition scoring standards

    Can anyone provide me an idea of what the European standard of scoring is and what does it mean? DD just had her first competition in Finland after a season competing in the US and the scoring seemed much tougher than what she is used to. Last year, she scored mostly in the 9's with occasional...
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    Off Topic Leo brand

    My daughter likes Dreamlight the best. They seem to wash well and have lasted the last two years without falling apart. She has meet leos from Garland and Alpha Factor and both are of good quality.
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    Parents Moving Gyms

    Good questions! Husband is in the Navy so we've changed gyms twice and I can attest it can be very stressful. My best advice is to be able to give an honest assessment of your kids' abilities and what your kids want to get out of gymnastics. When we moved the first time after my DD had been...
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    WAG How long in gymnastics before a team invite

    My DD was 6 when she started in rec and was asked to join developmental class at age 7. After a few months moved directly to the pre-team. Finally competed Bronze this year. I think if we could have stayed in one place and not had to move where the navy sends us she might have been farther...
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    Parents For when it's time to quit

    I agree with the article that kids need time to be kids and sometimes needs a break from ultra competitive sports. Although my daughter's gymnastics won't be without periods of difficulties, as long as she continues to love it, we'll continue to support her.
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    Parents Moving and seeking advice

    I do feel your pain! We'll be moving to Finland soon and my daughter is hoping to compete there. Nothing is as frustrating as having to find a new gym every time a move happens!
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    Parents Moving and seeking advice

    Apollo in Woodbridge may be a good place to start. I've seen them at meets and they seem like a good gym.
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    WAG Leotards & Warm Ups

    Our team wears GK Leos with 3/4 sleeve. Seems to fit well like others have said. Now, our warm-up jackets are white with silver lettering and at first I was a little skeptical about the color but it looks really sharp on the medal stands. Of course, taking care of a white jacket is a totally...
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    WAG DC-area gym recommendations?

    I'm currently living in the NOVA side of DC and would agree Capital is the more successful gym, however they are selective and may not necessarily allow your gymnast to progress to L7. Depending on where you live, also look at the Arlington Aerials. A fit farther from DC is Apollo in...
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    Parents Switching gyms

    We were forced to change gyms because my husband is in the Navy and we were reassigned to a new location. I agree with everyone else, it's difficult to transfer mid-season because I found that each gym has a slightly different way in which they coach the various skills and the way the girls...
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    Parents Typical age level 2?

    My DD was 7 when she was a level 2 and she was one of the older kids on the pre-team. But then again, I didn't start her in gymnastics until she was 5.5 yr old.
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    Finding a competitive gymnastics program in Finland

    Thanks for the info!
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    Finding a competitive gymnastics program in Finland

    The family is moving to Finland (Helsinki) in a few years and was wondering if anyone here has ever done gymnastics in Finland. If so, would it be difficult to try out and make a competitive team? My daughter is on a pre-team right now and hoping to compete level 3 in the fall. Thanks for...
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    Another New Gymnastics Mom. :)

    Hi everyone! I'm a mom of a fairly new gymnast whose been doing gymnastics for about 2 years. I decided to join the forum because we recently moved and I didn't realize how difficult it would be to change gyms and find a place that was willing to allow my kid a tryout for the pre-team. Will...

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