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We have done this. It was pretty simple, called the front desk, left a message for the team coach. Told them our level and that we would be in the area for the month and would like to train with their team. We paid their regular rates for the month. We have also had a visiting gymnast at our...

This was my first thought as well. I always hope they will put the lower levels on the weekdays, but it never seems to work out that way. On a related note, I think the November Judges Cup where they are offering Optionals start value, composition and general feedback is a great idea. I haven't...

I'm really learning how much I don't know about the college application process. I've never heard of tier 1or 2 activities. When I went to college, it was just an application questionairre and SAT or ACT, and I went to a univeristy who's name you would recognize. Quick update, I did speak to...

I expected people here to suggest letting her finish out high school, just based on the audience. I expect if I were to ask the same question to non-sports families, the response would be the opposite: why are you "wasting" money on gymnastics, her education is much more important. I've never...

No, she's not that passionate about college gym. She'd do it if she could, but it's not her dream. I had not considered Xcel. I'll look into the cost difference, could be an option, as could community college. Gym is basically all she ever does, which I don't necessarily think is a good thing...

DD just finished her freshman year as a first year level 9. She will be repeating level 9 next year. I'm not a delusional parent so I know she will not be getting a gymnastics scholarship. We're doing ok financially, we pay the $600 monthly tuition without struggle. But we don't have much saved...

For my DD (1st year level 9), floor has been the most difficult. She has her double back, but struggles to do anything more than a 1/2 twist cleanly. She has phenomenal leaps with fantastic amplitude, but trying to add a turn to any of them results in a sloppy mess.

Does anyone know where this meet will be held? On the state website it has the dates and location "TBD". They have to know by now right?

That would be a no for me. I would just tell her the truth, it's not worth the financial cost. Let her know that you will be going to one this season and that's it.

Speaking as someone who doesn't struggle to pay for gymnastics, but absolutely could use help if it was available, I'd be slightly annoyed if I knew teammates had been sponsored. I don't begrudge anyone an opportunity to participate, and I certainly wouldn't complain, but I would be thinking...

I'm in Southern California. There are 20 gyms within an hour of me and 15 of them host a meet. We usually do 2 of these and then another 2 within 3 hours away. No travel meets except regionals (and potentially westerns as DD is level 9 this year).

You're probably right that some didn't necessarily care about being anon, but on the other side, I could see people not checking the box, then being surprised/mad/embarassed that their post was not anonymous. I think default anon is safest.

I've seen coaches frustrated and yelling, but nowhere close to the point that I would consider abusive. I know each individual has their own definition what is acceptable, so I don't blame Ty's dad for doing nothing when it wasn't his kid. OP, you say you don't know where the line between...

I have all these same questions. My DD is a first year level 9 as a freshman. We're not hoping for anything at this point, but it would be nice to know what kinda of options she may have.

Do you mean that your daughter is competing level 5 now, in the fall season, and will compete level 6 or 7, in the spring season? Optionals only compete in the spring season, so you would gain nothing by testing out of 5 now. You say you've spoken to the coach and she seems to be on the same...

We had a girl stuck at level 7 for 3+ years. Due to fear issues, she couldn't flip a vault, or twist on floor, or connect anything higher than BWO-BHS on beam. She ended up switching to Xcel Platinum. In your case if beam is her only holdout, can she compete the next level up, and just take the...

training level 9 21 hours $600 per month (tuition only)

You say the gym is "strict, safe and low injury". That means they know what they are doing. They're making the best decision for her long-term gymnastics career. Age alone is never a reason to move a gymnast up a level.

A few missed hours of school per week probably won't damage your overall education. I just don't like the implication. If there is a ongoing time conflict and you have to choose, the one you choose to miss is the one you care least about imo. I would never put gym above school in that way...

Thank you for the information. As you said, your son never missed any instruction. Are there any parents who are ok with their children regularly missing instruction time?