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That's super cool you guys have a school like that. I'm not sure of anything close to me like that. I will be having a meeting in fall with new teacher amd principle to see what if any accomations can be made. Currently she leaves a hour and a half early 3 times a week and same talk was had with...

I feel this so much. Theres no guarantee your kid is going to "make it" theres no guarantee they wont lose interest. Athlete burn out is a big concern for me aswell. I hate that her gym has cornered us. I love the coaches and positivity they bring but this experience is turning me off. I think...

I They offer cyber classes for elementary students or just high school? That is super awesome I know we dont have anythi g like that here for elementary. I am more than om with her doing 12hrs but my daughter isnt lol.

Totally agree,part this feels like a test to see how far we as parents are willing to go lol.

It's a progressive level 4-6 group. My understanding it's the path to elite(if you impress them obviously). Theres a JO level 3-5 group that has a more reasonable schedule. Honestly I would be happy with her in that group but my daughter wants her shot at being on the best team. So basically she...

Very well said. That is where I am at aswell. I dont actually worry about her falling behind I worry about the message it is sending.

I'm with you 100%. I'm thinking we will just train at 12hrs and miss that days practice. We may do 1 of those practices a month and see how it goes. She is a good student and currently leaves 1 hour early 3 days a week but her teacher has been great and saves art and simple work for the end of...

I'm ok with a hour or 2 early but with our school and gym schedule she would literally go to school for 2 hrs a day. I feel like that's too much for a grade 4. Wish the gym could compromise and have practice a tad later. She can still get 12hrs gym time missing that practice but she is use to...

I totally agree with you. This is the progressive level 4-6 group so basically this year and next year will determine if they start going elite route. The compulsory level 3-5 groups # of hours are the same but way better schedule. My daughter is only turning 9 but she wants to have her shot at...

How do you feel about elementary aged kids missing school for practice? My daughter will be training level 4 next year and one of her scheduled gym practices is a school day 12-4. I hate this. I expressed concern to competitive manger and they are not willing to change time, not willing to let...

Super neat, thank you for sharing! We seem similar but with more hours for lower levels. It is reassuring to hear though that higher levels can be achieved without insane hours. At least until level 8. One thing I dont like about gym culture at least in Canada is that it's ok to miss school...

So basically a really big jump in hours once they reach Elite status. That makes sense to me. Do you find most the girls start the elite track in your gym around 12? It's really interesting learning how different countries have different models they follow.

Discussing ages I was curious from a mom stand point. Our gym is the same and train hours by level not by age. I think our gym is on the higher end of hours per level. Following JO aswell level 3-6 is 16hrs, 4 times a week 4 hrs each through summer and school. Level 6 on the aspire route so lvl...

Thanx for the feed back :)

Similar to us but we werent offered a option. 16hrs seems to be the mandatory. Thanx for the feedback!

I like the sounds of that so much more! I feel it is so much for young kids and teens to be above 20 hrs. Especially when they are expected to leave school early for gym. Are you in the USA?

Hi everyone I am new here :) I have been reading over all your awesome threads and have noticed a big difference in hours as to what some of your girls do vs what our gym seems to do. I am in Canada my daughter is 9years old in level 3 doing 16 hrs a week. She will be doing at least level 4 in...