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    WAG A must watch!

    This video was so beautifully done and captures the emotions of this sport so well. Brought me to tears! Everyone should watch
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    WAG SI joint pain/ Belt recommendations

    I'm not looking for medical advise as Ive already been to the proper doctors and undergone various tests and went through PT for my sacroiliac joint. During PT, they had mentioned an SI belt that I might consider. At the time, I was feeling better so did not pursue this, but recently the pain is...
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    Platinum Excel question

    I read in another thread about a gymnast in excel plantinum competing a FHS vault. It got me wondering what the skills for this level are in your state because I do not see many advanced kids doing FHS, that would be more of an intermediate vault. We compete prep op novice, intermediate, and...
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    Best program schedule?

    We are trying to revamp our class schedule to meet the growing demands of our gym. We are almost getting more students than we can handle, which is not a bad problem to have, but we want to make sure we are being as efficient as possible. Our gym is not that big (1 set of bars, 1 high beam, 3...
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    Off Topic The world should know...

    I hope this is something that is ok to post. Just saw this video and it really moved me. Please take the time to watch it and share. Yes, it's a bit long, but well worth it! KONY 2012 - YouTube
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    a new motivation thread

    I think the old thread on motivating gymmies was lost. I only got to read some of the posts and thought it was such an excellent thread. Anyone want to repost their thoughts?
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    Level 3 bars- leg cut/ shoot through?

    Hey Everyone, Today I brought my little niece to an open gym at my work (she is on the level 3 team at another gym). Her first meet is coming up at the end of the month, so she wanted help on her routines. She was asking to be spotted for a shoot through before her mill circle. I was confused...
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    music for the gym

    I'm trying to make some new CD's for the gym as we are all sick of listening to Jonas Brothers, Justin Beiber and Hannah Montana! What are some good songs that are appropriate for our mostly young rec crowd. I'm sure they are not going to like my choice in country music! :rolleyes:
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    "cool" childs size sports bra?

    So my little sister has hit that time where she is need of a sports bra. :eek: She is not too happy about this, so I thought if I could find a bright colored or cool patterned sports bra in childs size it would make it fun and she would be more willing. Anyone know where to find a "cool one" one...
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    injury protocol

    This past week we had 2 pretty serious injuries requiring hospital treatment. Let me make it clear that these accidents are in no way the coaches fault and were totally out of the norm for us. Proper matting was in place, proper instruction and spotting etc. They were not high level gymnasts...
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    Increase in locked threads?

    I'm just curious as to why there has been such a huge increase in locked/ closed threads? I have seen the need for maybe 1 or 2, but other than that I just feel like admins are getting carried away. There is freedom of speech, but maybe not on this board? I understand there are rules and people...
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    Children's Miracle Network & National Gymnastics Day

    Tax exemption question.. So our club is going to be doing several fundraisers, demonstrations and activities for National Gymnastics Day. USA Gymnastics is a sponser of the Children's Miracle Network, so that is where we are donating all of our profits. I am working on getting items donated from...
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    gymboree type classes- 1 year olds

    In the past we have always accepted kids into our preschool mommy and me class at 2 years old. They stay in this class until they are three and then are allowed to go in on their own. Recently we have had so much interest in a class for kids younger than two (because the gymboree right down the...
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    relationship between parents and coaches

    I have seen it mentioned a few times on here questiong how comfortable parents are with their children's coaches and also the other way around- how open/ friendly a coach is with the parents. I am just curious as to what everyone's experience and comments are on this. As a parent, how trusting...
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    Parents disciplining during class mainly in Pre-K and kinder classes

    First, I'm not sure if this is the right spot for this question, but I'd like to get parents and coaches opinions. I have a set of twins in one of my Pre-K classes who sometimes argue/ antagonize etc. each other. To me, this is just normal behavior for siblings and I am not overly concerned...
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    level 4 floor

    There have been some big transitions at our gym with the old level 4 coach leaving and a new coach taking over the 4's. I come in on nights the 5/6's practice and supervise their stretching, conditioning, and drill stations. With the change, I will be helping out the 4's as well. My question...
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    Open Gym

    I'm just curious as to how everyone's gym runs "open gym." We allow anyone, even if they've never done gymnastics before, to come. Also, there is kids of all ages. We end up with little toddlers running and jumping around nearly getting run over by higher level gymnasts. Then of course there's...
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    High School Gymnastics Requirements

    Where can I find the requirements for high school gymnastics routines? I am looking specifically for how many of each skill type is required.
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    level 4 bars dismount

    So I usually coach the preteam kids but recently started working the young level 4 group. I think all of them are new level 4's. In the dismount for level 4 USAG bars do they have to squat on or just pike?
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    what do you think?

    So I should give a little info about our gym to help you understand my problem.. Our gym is a big rec gym, not all that focused on team. We keep kids in our "preschool program" until age 5. Once they get to age 5, from there they go to the equivelent of level 1 for an hour week, level 2= 1.5 hrs...

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