While we miss old coach still *sigh*, I am finding out day after day that there are alot of little things that were missing from the old gym. Today I stayed and watched a little of practice and watched owner working with the girls from the L4 and L5 team as they were warming up on the floor. I love that he corrects them, he is kind, has a soft voice, and interacts with them like a father. It wasn't their fault we all left old gym and I am sure it was a bit of a transition for them as well, getting new girls & parents, but slowly we are starting to feel a sense of belonging. Maybe it was the meet this past weekend when we cheered for girls that were not familiar to us, we had to learn some new names and new faces, but winning 2nd place L5 team and taking a pictures of the new team, DD looked like she fit right in. We are getting a new gym bag and new warm-up, but they are so much more affordable than old gym I only spent $59.00 for both! The next day after the meet in the lobby on a bulletin were little cut out circles with each girls name and score! They never did anything like that at old gym, aside from the 36 club (which they prob won't add DD's name to now that we left!) plaque, there was NOTHING with our teams names or achievements for anyone to see.
DD got a nasty rip on her hand the other day. She was having a monkey bars contest at school and at practice got a huge rip under her grip. The owner who helps coach them on bars took the time to make a nice little bandage that went around her hand and fingers and under her grips. I had to replicate it last night and tonight since it still hurts her. I still don't feel like I fit in with the other moms yet, I am a little on the shy side til you get to know me, but I'm sure as meet season goes on it will only get easier. New gym is also super organized w/communication (girls have their own mail box) and tons of fund raisers. I feel like this gym is a better fit for me economically too. Even though we have to buy some new stuff and pay fees for meets & coaches, there isn't some mysterious "blanket" fee called an assessment fee, where so much of my money was unaccounted for!! Most of all is the family-like feeling. Coaches, owners, entire staff know us by name and say hi. 2 weeks ago they had a cart-wheel-a-thon and nopt only did the girls participate, but some of the coaches too. The girls loved seeing thei coaches doing cartwheels and cheered them on loudly! This week they are collecting food for a shelter. I think we are going to be fine & we are really starting to love our new gym!
DD got a nasty rip on her hand the other day. She was having a monkey bars contest at school and at practice got a huge rip under her grip. The owner who helps coach them on bars took the time to make a nice little bandage that went around her hand and fingers and under her grips. I had to replicate it last night and tonight since it still hurts her. I still don't feel like I fit in with the other moms yet, I am a little on the shy side til you get to know me, but I'm sure as meet season goes on it will only get easier. New gym is also super organized w/communication (girls have their own mail box) and tons of fund raisers. I feel like this gym is a better fit for me economically too. Even though we have to buy some new stuff and pay fees for meets & coaches, there isn't some mysterious "blanket" fee called an assessment fee, where so much of my money was unaccounted for!! Most of all is the family-like feeling. Coaches, owners, entire staff know us by name and say hi. 2 weeks ago they had a cart-wheel-a-thon and nopt only did the girls participate, but some of the coaches too. The girls loved seeing thei coaches doing cartwheels and cheered them on loudly! This week they are collecting food for a shelter. I think we are going to be fine & we are really starting to love our new gym!
