Parents Assessment at another gym

[eakrtk]

Hello all - first post here! Due to a multitude of reasons, we're having my DS (6) assessed at another gym tomorrow. When he first joined team at his current gym, he didn't need to try out - they just asked him to join team and that was that.

So, this is his first time being formally evaluated/trying out for a program. What sort of things do they generally do/look for during this process? I'm trying to somewhat prepare him so he knows what to expect, but since we've never been here, I have no idea!

Any help is appreciated!

 

[2gymkids]

We recently moved and went for assessments at two different gyms. In both instances, they just had her practice with their gymnasts of the same level- one gym for one practice, the other for a whole week's worth. Nothing special, just moved her through practice with them as usual.

 

[skschlag]

I would say to just have him go in and do his thing. For boys at that age, a lot of time they are looking at listening and following direction skills, as well as gymnastics. he should have a good base for that having been in classes like that already.

When my ds switched gyms this year at 14, they asked him a lot of questions, I think mainly to get to know him and then had him show skills on different events. Then he got to practice with the group for a week before a final decision was made by them or us. It was pretty laid back and informal honestly.

I think, at 6, it would be even more laid back and informal. Do you know if it is 1:1 with a coach or if it is with the whole group?

Good luck to him and welcome to CB!

 

[eakrtk]

It's 1:1 with a coach. He's super excited, so I'll just leave him be and let him do his thing!

Thanks

 

[acam1103]

When mine were assessed at their current gym they just worked with the team coaches for a bit - maybe 30 minutes? They had them do things on a variety of events but not all. It was more the base skills they had them do - tap swings, swings on p bars, l holds, etc. seemed they were mostly looking at strength, flexibility and listening skills at that age/level.