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  1. Tim_Dad

    Parents Gym decided to abolish Level 6 training. Good or bad?

    Hello all. Our gym has been going through some odd times in recent months. At the end of the spring season, more then 2/3's of the upper level coaches quit. No reasons were provided as this is gym business, not parents. One thing IS clear however. Our L5, L6, and L7 teams did not perform as...
  2. Tim_Dad

    Parents Hi CB Parents and crew!! I need a little advice about, well.... taking advice.

    Hello CB!!! Woot woot! Wow have things changed! I'm still learning this "new" look. :) Cutting to the chase: DD Nastia, L5, 11 YO. Nastia's year is going fine, but my concern is her taking and accepting coach corrections. Her coaches are making the same corrections over and over and over...
  3. Tim_Dad

    Parents Nastia Moves on to L5. Yea!

    Last weekend was the Missouri State meet. Nastia took 1st in the AA (10 yr olds) with a 37.50. (vt:9.40 ba: 9.25 be:9.40 fl:9.40 ) Consistancy is definately her thing. She was fairly happy with her state score but she really wanted to top her all-time AA of 38.450. We had to remind her that...
  4. Tim_Dad

    Gymnastics Injury - Who pays?

    FYI: No injuries to report - this is a general question. While having a sports conversation with some friends, the topic of liability and medical insurance came up. One friends son was injured recently while playing hockey for a local league. All of his medical expenses were covered 100% by...
  5. Tim_Dad

    Parents A Parents guide to understanding Gymnastics Judging.

    Over the last few weeks, I've read an increasing amount of questions on this and other boards regarding how judges "see things" and how things are scored from parents point of view. I have many of the same questions, if not more. But allow me to share what I've learned so far -from one parent to...
  6. Tim_Dad

    Parents Nastia's weekend meet report.

    Oct 3rd, USAG Fall State qualifier. This was a fun meet! I mean, really fun. We had gyms from all areas of Missouri attend, and the competition was pretty tight. Nastia was moved up to the 10 yr olds group since she'll be 10 during the Spring 2010 meet. This alone made her very nervous as we...
  7. Tim_Dad

    Parents Yea! Nastia is back on track! 1st L4 meet

    Hello all! It's been a while, but I feel a need to gloat. I imagine it's typical for summer training to be somewhat boring, repetitive, disconnected, and still challenging to constantly remind herself how much she loves the sport? We can't be alone. I mean, when iCarly trumps gym, something is...
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    Off Topic Excuse me? Are you in line?

    Standing in a line isn't big a problem for me. Even long lines don't bother me much if there is something of value at the end of the wait. Good things come to those that wait, and the virtues of being patient are mostly true. Sometimes not, but for the most part, they are. Some people don't...
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    Parents Exchange students.. anyone ever host one?

    DW wants to consider hosting an exchange student next fall since our school district has an opening. I personally don't care. In fact, I think my exact words were "hey, as long as she fits into the french maids outfit... fine with me. :) (i'm kidding of course!) I'm just curious if any...
  10. Tim_Dad

    Off Topic Soooo Big!

    Definately off-topic, but I thought I would share anyway. Yesterday, we (meaning my wife Elly) had the pleasure of caring for our friends 3 month old daughter Tanya for a few hours. While I was resting comfortably, flipping though channels, Elly calls me. "Tim, can you come here". I...
  11. Tim_Dad

    The Gymnastic March.

    Just wondering what your feelings are about the Gymnastics march (and/or march-in ritual.) I.E walk on balls of feet, no bending knees during strides, arms back and rigid, head held high.
  12. Tim_Dad

    Plyometrics?

    Do any of the coaches here use plyometrics as part of the conditioning programs for gymnasts? And if so, can you provide an example of HOW Plyometrics are included? I've been doing a fair about of reading on the subject, and it's interesting to me. However, it's almost a akin to reading a...
  13. Tim_Dad

    Off Topic So who's your favorite YouTube Celebrity?

    We love Fred at our house. And, I'm personally a fan of Marina Orlova (aka HotForWords ) So who's your favorite YouTube Celeb?
  14. Tim_Dad

    MIT Cuts mens and Womans Gymnastics program

    MIT announced it will cut the Mens and Womans Gymnastics, along with a number other varsity sports but then end of this term. The reason. Save the school (who has over a $1 billion endowment) $485k in 2010? To me, This is a budgetary comparison to a HS cutting it's athletics program to save...
  15. Tim_Dad

    Parents Pain, Suffering and X-ray Vision.

    DD took a nasty spill last night off the UB when attempting a squat-on, jump to high bar. DD hands slipped away from the high bar, and falls backwards landing on her elbow/forearm, folding it in the wrong direction. (eeeww!) I'm thankful for 8" mats, DD is thankful that she's immortal (as all...
  16. Tim_Dad

    Off Topic Gymnastics Math! (fun)

    This simple formula will calculate your EXACT age based on the number of days you attend gymnastics!! :eek: (Parents -- this works for you too!) Shocked? Scared? Ready to take the challenge? Then read on.... It takes less than a minute. Work this out as you read. - As always, be honest and...
  17. Tim_Dad

    Levering action in HS, and CW

    Just curious really. Is the levering-action (standard lunge entry) of the handstand, cartwheel, etc. considered an intergral part OF the skill itself or as a preliminary step TO the skill? I ask only because at competitions and while observing my DD practice, I see many-a-gymnasts do either...
  18. Tim_Dad

    Parents Serious question for you married wimmin types.

    OT: Not gym related, but an adult topic in nature, and I trust the candid opinions of CB parents. Say your hubby gets a call from the doctor that his latest prostate test came back positive, being a "possible" first indicator of cancer; but wants to conduct a biopsy to confirm the findings...
  19. Tim_Dad

    Parents Little Bummed out.

    Well it happened. I knew it was being talked about, just never thought they would actually do it. Our office network now disallows web access to videos, streaming or otherwise, or popular personal websites. Meaning.. no more You-Tube, google video, photo bucket, myspace, etc. No more...
  20. Tim_Dad

    Off Topic PURE EVIL disguised as a meal.

    I sincerely hope NO CB member comsumes any of this garbage! In fact, I think it needs to be a rule. Especially: The Worst Food of 2009 Baskin Robbins Large Chocolate Oreo Shake 2,600 calories 135 g fat (59 g saturated fat, 2.5 g trans fats) 263 g sugars 1,700 mg sodium Why not eat a...

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