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    high school gymnastics?

    okay well this is my first year of gymnastics so i'm a little lost. i understand on every event you need 4 medium skills, 3 superior, 1 high superior, and you can add bonus superior to bump up your score. but i have a few questions for beam. i believe a dive cartwheel is a superior and counts as...
  2. G

    WAG Gymnastics and School

    :confused:Does anyone ever feel like completely stressed out cause you have a test, an essay, and you cant miss practice O and lets not forget that book you have to finish reading, and the 30 math problems you have to do ect. Im a junior in HS and BOY O BOY! Im feeling the stress... im trying...
  3. L

    Parents Dealing with very demanding school

    Hi, I was wondering how parents deal with demanding school and teachers. We are struggling with work load now that DD is in middle school. Also moving to level 5 she pratices 4 days per week. Three practices are during the week and with 30 minute drive to gym and 30 minutes home, completing...
  4. Optionals United

    Off Topic School Finals

    When are everyone's school finals? mine are next week as our first trimester is coming to a close. what classes are you taking? which ones are easy, which ones are harder? its going to be tough as we are getting to the point where they are deciding what levels everyone is competing next week...
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    A few high school gymnastics questions? NEW GYMNAST HELP!

    Hi. I'm a tenth grader who is looking in to high school gymnastics as a third sport and to serve as cross-training for soccer and fastpitch softball (im a pitcher and I'm hoping this will strengthen my muscles). I also used to take gymnastics when I was in third grade. I was a level three if I...
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    Parents School Day Meets

    The final time slots aren't posted, but it looks like DDs session at Christmas on the Chesapeake is going to be on Friday. Depending on the time of day, it's going to be at least an hour drive to get to the meet location. So, I think there's a pretty high likelihood that she's going to miss...
  7. DND

    Parents Update on School and gymnastics

    DD is very happy as of Friday school has given her the green light to leave school early to work with her training schedule. Thank you all for the great advice as I did have the head coaches write a letter to accompany mine that I sent to the Principal. Not only that we are lucky enough the...
  8. M

    Parents DD's "school parent" drama...

    Ugg, I need a small parent vent! I hope it's ok here! I am also soliciting advice if there is any. Do any of you deal with this? DD is at a relatively large elementary school (approx 300 students). I think there are 3 total team gymmies there (and none are in her grade), though a few do rec...
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    High School Gymnastics ?

    Ok DD started High School on Tues. So far she loves it. The gym coach has been in touch with her and anyone that wants to be on the team. One of the girls on the team is also on the team at her club and recommended my DD to the coach for the team. She e-mailed my DD to ask what skills she...
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    School absences

    How do you handle absences for out of state competition? In Texas, most schools will consider it unexcused and require work to be turned in prior to leaving or receive a "0" for the assignment. This is really tough for kids in high school. Is there a way around this other than calling your child...
  11. DND

    Best way to get school on board with training schedule???

    I am hoping those of you who have been through the ropes can give me some advice on the best approach to have my DD's school approve her training schedule. Last year they were already concerned about her leaving 30min early four days a week and the schedule this year is worse. At the meeting...
  12. skschlag

    School Snacks

    My son is 9, and is a level 5/6 gymnast. Right now he works out between 10-12 1/2 hours a week. School started this week, and in K-2, he had 2 snacks a day and lunch. He gets to school at 7:50 and leaves at 3:40, goes straight to gym from 4-6:30 and then home. Usually he would eat breakfast...
  13. ajanele

    Parents School & gymnastics?

    How do you guys balance it? Especially with those of you whose daughters or sons are training 16+ hours per week. Belle's gym is an hour from our house & she trains 16-18 hours/ week; four weekdays & 1 weekend day. Last year I pulled her out of school 30 minutes early on gym days, which...
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    Off Topic -Back to school outfits-

    Whats everyone wearing for their first day back to school? When do you start? I start back August 23.
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    Pros and cons of sports outside of school

    I just thought maybe we could list pros and cons of gymnastics being primarily an out-of-school sport. We do not have high school gymnastics where I live, and I don't think I'd want to take time away from my team even if we did. However, there are benefits to doing sports in school as well. It...
  16. AlexsGymmyMom

    Off Topic Middle School YIKES !!!!

    Alex is starting middle school on Monday and I think I am the one freaking out most!! I have no idea how we are going to fit in all the things this kid wants to do!! She has already joined the cheer (spirit team) and wants to also join the after school choir, continue Girl Scouts, and be in...
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    Off Topic School Supply Scavanger Hunt!

    Our school is nice enough to give us a list before school starts and each grade has the same list. Last year it was relatively easy. This year I am on a hunt for colored pencils that are 7 inches long and come in a pack of 8. And, I'm on a hunt for a yellow and a red plastic folder with...
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    Gymnastics Survey for a school assignment please read

    For Maths we are doing graphs and we need to do a survey of a few questions on a topic we love. So i picked gymnastics. I would really appreciate it if you could take your time by answering these questions. If you dont know a question just leave it out. Thankyou so much :) SURVEY QUESTIONS...
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    two Poems I wrote for school . . . about being a gymnast

    Poem A: If I Ain’t A Gymnast If I ain’t a gymnast Someone tell me to stop smelling the chalk. To stop smelling the sweat Dripping from my face. Tell me to stop working my hardest For a single, untouchable dream If I ain’t a gymnast Someone tell...
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    My school essay - The scoring system used in gymnastics needs to be changed.

    Just to let y'all know, i earned a 93 on this essay! And also, it was written by a young teen, so don't be too harsh ;) The scoring system used in gymnastics needs to be changed. Many have heard tell of Nadia Comaneci, the first gymnast to ever receive a perfect ten. Well, the scoring system...
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