Hello-
My daughter is almost 9, and a going into her second year as a level 4. We are most likely moving to Vermont for a wonderful job opportunity, and I am looking for a new gym in VT. We will be living near Stowe, in Hardwick VT, and I have been looking for gyms in the area, and there aren't any! Well, not within biking distance like we have now. I am wondering if there is anyone from VT here that may be able to give me any insight.
What I know:
1. We will be driving...to get anywhere. My daughter will most likely go to the Catholic school in Morrisville, which would lend itself to continuing on to the Burlington area for gym.
2. The closest gym is in St. Johnsbury, 30 minutes away. I have concerns because the gym appears to be newer and less established, and it seems that the head coach has moved quite a bit in the last few years. This last move seemed to be to open this gym, but it does make me nervous. There is a Catholic school also in St. Johnsbury, but it seems to have undergone some changes in the last two years that have made it less desirable.
3. If we choose the school in Morrisville, we are closer to the Burlington area, which is where the majority of the gyms in the state are. There are three main choices there. All have done well in previous state meets. The first had a lot of gymnasts placing high at states, but doesn't have a website, so I don't know much about them. The second has a beautiful new facility, and has placed well. The third has a nice facility and has by far the most gymnasts in the higher levels.
I am planning on setting up meetings with all three gyms (and both schools) this week. I am fairly certain about the school in Morrisville, and will most likely be driving to Burlington area for gym. My husband has an office in Williston and will be traveling there regularly, so we may be able to combine some trips.
If anyone has any insight on the area, or any advice on switching gyms and states, I would welcome it. Thank you
P.S. My husband and I both come from Western NY, in areas that get snow and temperatures that are equivilant to VT. It is going to be a change for my daughter moving from the city to a much slower pace, but that is one of the benefits of the move in my opinion. What is the benefit of living within minutes of everything if you are so busy that you never stop to enjoy it?
My daughter is almost 9, and a going into her second year as a level 4. We are most likely moving to Vermont for a wonderful job opportunity, and I am looking for a new gym in VT. We will be living near Stowe, in Hardwick VT, and I have been looking for gyms in the area, and there aren't any! Well, not within biking distance like we have now. I am wondering if there is anyone from VT here that may be able to give me any insight.
What I know:
1. We will be driving...to get anywhere. My daughter will most likely go to the Catholic school in Morrisville, which would lend itself to continuing on to the Burlington area for gym.
2. The closest gym is in St. Johnsbury, 30 minutes away. I have concerns because the gym appears to be newer and less established, and it seems that the head coach has moved quite a bit in the last few years. This last move seemed to be to open this gym, but it does make me nervous. There is a Catholic school also in St. Johnsbury, but it seems to have undergone some changes in the last two years that have made it less desirable.
3. If we choose the school in Morrisville, we are closer to the Burlington area, which is where the majority of the gyms in the state are. There are three main choices there. All have done well in previous state meets. The first had a lot of gymnasts placing high at states, but doesn't have a website, so I don't know much about them. The second has a beautiful new facility, and has placed well. The third has a nice facility and has by far the most gymnasts in the higher levels.
I am planning on setting up meetings with all three gyms (and both schools) this week. I am fairly certain about the school in Morrisville, and will most likely be driving to Burlington area for gym. My husband has an office in Williston and will be traveling there regularly, so we may be able to combine some trips.
If anyone has any insight on the area, or any advice on switching gyms and states, I would welcome it. Thank you
P.S. My husband and I both come from Western NY, in areas that get snow and temperatures that are equivilant to VT. It is going to be a change for my daughter moving from the city to a much slower pace, but that is one of the benefits of the move in my opinion. What is the benefit of living within minutes of everything if you are so busy that you never stop to enjoy it?
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