I typed a long message and lost it. My 7 year-old was diagnosed in January. She is not on a pump yet but got a dexcom a month ago. It really eases my mind. Her coaches have been great. It is hard but gymnasts are tough and can handle anything. Feel free to message me with questions.
We don't do snack/goody bags at regular meets either. I don't think I have ever seen any gyms do them. Our kids eat before or immediately after a meet. For State meet we collect money and do a little goody bag as just an extra celebration. Even then I think only the levels with really young...
My dd had the same problem. The coaches would give her corrections like "get your hips flat" she would nod and walk away. I could tell by the look on her face that she had no idea how to do that. Lol! After practice I asked her if she knew what they were saying and she said no. I told her she...
A floor beam and a chin up bar in the doorway would be great. My husband made the floor beam and they loved it for about a month. Now they hardly use it. Glad it only cost us 50 bucks. It's like any other toy they get. The excitement wears off fast.
My girls are competing lvl 3 this year and I have seen some very scary BHS. I have also seen some being spotted, using a mat, and omitting it. Have not seen anyone scratch yet.
I have told my kids to stay off the monkey bars at recess the week of a meet. Their hands are already hurting and covered in rips. No point in making them worse.
My girls still play soccer and sometimes have to leave the gym early. Before they leave their coach always tells them not to get hurt.;)