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  1. SlimsPickin

    WAG Points for B value skills in Xcel???

    Xcel: If a gymnast can correctly execute a B value skill (and it’s not restricted) do they get .3 points for the skill? Or is it still .1? Example a Silver gymnasts correctly executes 540 passé on floor. Does she get the B value in her score, or is there absolutely zero benefit to adding B...
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    WAG FIG and Big (Actual measurements?)

    Hi! I understand there is a standard height on uneven bars. And I understand there is FIG and big spread between bars for elite vs collegiate. But what is the actual measurement of FIG? Is FIG 4’3” and big is 5’11? Thanks for all the help! I’m learning!
  3. SlimsPickin

    WAG How to measure bars?

    How do you correctly measure uneven bars? Is it the height of the bar to the floor or to the top of the mat? And how do you measure distance? Parallel to the floor? Or at an angle from low bar to high bar?
  4. SlimsPickin

    WAG Gym Hair HELP!!!

    We use the hair donut and Bobby pins. Then we use hair glue. The kind that comes on a mascara wand. Hairspray last, and should completely dry before adding a second coat.
  5. SlimsPickin

    Parents Switch from Xcel Silver to JO?

    She likely has the right skill set for moving into level 4 because you have the entire summer session to prep those skills. I have a child moving to level 4 now (also inconsistent cartwheel on beam) her biggest challenge will be the bars. Going to the high bar at L4 scares her. Your coach though...
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    WAG Bar Adjustments for JO Levels?

    My kid is starting level 4. We are at a very small gym with only one set of bars and the coach has them set to full height and wide distance. If my daughter is 4’4” (shortest on the team) is it normal for a coach to not be willing to adjust the bars? Is it safe for her to train at that height...
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