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    Off Topic Nyc ideas

    Dd eldest (21) going to nyc in 2 weeks Staying mid town manhattan 54th and 6th Any not to be missed apart from the very well known (eg where to breakfast and cool stuff they might miss?)
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    MAG Frank Baines

    Saw this on @frankbaines twitter 'Caught my first makuts yesterday. That was an emotional roller coaster' He is a favourite in our household! Love the gb boys!
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    Off Topic Audio books

    I was really disappointed today. I clicked on the advert for Audible the amazon app and it sounded good but after the free download found out you pay each month and choose a new book. Don't want to commit to anything to pay regularly. Any recommendation for good alternative apps? And download...
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    Off Topic Sewing pattern simplicity 7631

    Trying to get this free Anyone have a link?
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    injury hell

    dd is abroad and had an injury during her routine - i am not there could watch a live link - and saw it happen - didnt look that bad on internet! she is currently in hospital having x rays fingers crossed not too bad she is 'older' and thought this would probably be her last year - and hoped to...
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    Off Topic Anyone come up with a silly rhyme?

    Can anyone help with a chant for a new team? A two liner Green and black - Black and green - Eg black and green - the best you've seen Green and black - never go back (but loads better! And not too big headed!) Thanks!
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    WAG MaryA

    Respect. Just wanted to acknowledge that almost every post lately has got me thinking how spot on you are and appreciative of you as a chalkbucket stalwart. I am not USA but really want to give a cyber recognition of someone i truly relate to and like your posts!
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    Parents dd very happy

    she says she has an upgraded leap /jump(not sure what it comes under) for upcoming comp this weekend She is changing from a switch split leap (i think) to a tour jete (?) - which i actually Dont know what it is! have had a quick Google and although she says it is harder and better me being...
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    Off Topic e reader come tablet?

    present kindle fire? nook? for avid reader that walks down street with an open book ! but asked for something that is actually e reader come tablet ... what would you recommend ?
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    Off Topic Olympic weight lifting UK

    please pm me if you can advise want specific area advise only want to discuss privately
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    Sauna and steam room?

    Thoughts on sauna or steam room ? Dd going leisure centre Likes both of above - think i have a vague memory that one or both is bad in relation to gym? She is old enough to be allowed in either per rules of the centre.(teen) She likes the relaxing part of it. Is it a no no ? Sent from my...
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    Parents Trusting the coach. . .

    Okie doke Seasoned parent here. Teen gymnast. Dd coming home with wrist and lower back and knee pain. Mom need ice . Me - this important comp in 3 weeks - why Dont we skip it and get you right and concentrate on the one in September ? Her - i really want to do this one - x - my biggest rival...
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    panda paws or tiger paws - difference?

    one has the open part on the front and one on the back? (i think? - or or tiger and panda the same configuration different brand?) what is the effect difference on the wrist and what it protects? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk 2
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    Parents sally - take a look at pm

    sally look at your pm from me Xxx
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    Coaches curious is this an element?

    front handspring from elbows? (rather than hands) seems to be part of choreography. anyone familiar with it? Sent from my GT-I9100 using Tapatalk
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    dreading dd coming home - not entered for a comp!

    dd is eligible to enter x competition due to being on specific squad coach rang me at work today to profusely apologise - she wasnt entered because coach misunderstood criteria which have changed and it is a new club.young hc and she isnt used to those things. i am waiting to see dd - and how...
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    poo! an injury! vent !

    dd has had a sore wrist she saw therapist last week then very hard training session sore hip and ridiculously sore wrist went back again. she sent us to hospital to get checked out for possible break or tendons or ligaments damage clear xray didn't check anything else then said prob soft tissue...
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    injury question

    dd had comp today and did well! i wasn't there just spoke to her and she said she nearly didn't compete because in warm up she did a straddle jump landing in push up and she said she felt pain in her pecs when she landed. coach said either compete full out or pull out. she had painkillers and...
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    question about using tapatalk to post on the forum

    I am totally frustrated! I can view posts, and even post a title if trying to reply to a thread on my phone, but even after downloading tapatalk for my android phone (and paying for it!) I still cannot work out how to post in this reply box area! It just shows a slim white space, that isnt...
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    MAG Developing double leg circles

    Hi Guys Saw this coaching video on British Gymnastics website British Gymnastics and thought that due to the amount of interest the old leg circles get it might be of interest to some of you!
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