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I have seen the term TOPS and I read a little about TOPS but I still don't quite understand the program. How does a girl get tested for TOPS? What is the benefits of the program? What age and level? What is it all about? Thanks!

Remember I was trying to decide if we should switch gyms? I really wanted my DD to have team mates, a peer group at the gym which our old gym lacked at her age/ability level. Well, we went to her first practice at the new gym and 6 of the 7 girls were there, all very close in age and 3 of the...

My youngest is getting more involved with gymnastics and starting the training level 4 team. I don't have a clue about the terms, skills, etc. Any good books or guides to help me learn about gymnastics. I don't know what anything is called or what I am looking at when she competes. Falling...

I need to make a team decision over the next couple of days and need advise from other parents with more experience in the gym world. My DD is 6 (entering first grade) and she has been at a rec gym competing in non-USAG meets this past year at level 3. I think she has real potential to be a...

So, I went in to talk with the coach about my dd and left as "Team Mom". :) My first task is to help select the teams warm up suit for the upcoming season. Any ideas? What brand and type of fabric are your girls warm-ups? I don't want ones that make the 'swishing' sound when they walk. Thanks!

Hi everyone. I am new on the board and new to gymnastics. We have a 4 children, our youngest is 6 and in kindergarten. She has been competing level 3 at unsanctioned meets at a small gym near our home this year. She has competed in 6 meets and done very well. They are beginning to work on...

Hello everyone. I am new to the site and new to gymnastics. I have 4 children (2 boys and 2 girls) both of our girls take gymnastics classes. Our youngest is 5 and has some real natural talent. She is going to compete this November for the first time at level 3. How do you know if the gym...