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    Parents Level 10 nationals alternates

    I have seen it all. Someone getting a last minute call & driving all night, people flying across the country & not being called up. I would say as a parent, you need you be aware if you do attend your daughter might not compete. I personally like it (as a coach) when alternates can attend for...
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    Parents How to find good clinics to attend on the east coast (NY)

    Hi! We are hosting an awesome event in Massachusetts in July! The choices are either Fri 7/24 or Sat 7/26! (You can do both days too, and you would receive 20% off the 2nd day ). We all train from 9-3 with a catered lunch break. We are having Mihai Brestyan, Jose Vasquez and more. It will be...
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    Parents Looking for a Gym - Greater Boston

    For a beginner/recreational classes? All 3 have a lot of kids- kind of factory like with classes.. I think RGA will have a more organized rec program. People are happy with all 3 in rec. however. I would say go to the most convenient one to start out.
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    Parents Blatant Favoritism

    I think it would be more concerning if the coach was approaching the situation the same way as “there’s a month before states, nothings going to change, let’s just give up,”. Without knowing more- it sounds like 2 athletes need more level work and the coach is trying to help. And the others...
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    Coaches Discouraged in job search

    Most likely all the team groups have their schedules, cutches, etc. set bc it’s December. know people are slowing on hiring bc of the uncertain economic conditions right now as well. As an employer- I would be concerned bringing someone on board that is looking at this point in the season-...
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    Parents Looking for some advice / feedback on some questions regarding Level 2 Gymnast

    We have a very young level 2 team w kids the same age as your daughter. Right now we are putting all our energies into getting them to remember the routines, being able to do all the skills, not crying bc they miss their moms and not having to go to the bathroom constantly during practice...
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    Anon Level 9 Bars

    There is no D bonus for L9. The C for the bail (if it goes to HS) would have to be connected to another C to get ..10 bonus. The free hip to the double back would also get .10 bonus in L9.
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    Anon Do these passes work for L10 floor?

    Honestly, it doesn’t matter what we think, with all due respect. The coach makes those decisions. The coach knows the athlete well, I’m assuming. Maybe she’s trying to push her to have a pass with a backward element to save some composition deductions? Those passes are weak for L10 and will...
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    Parents 4 Year Old Gymnast Advice

    Asking a 3, 4, 5 yo to train 9 hours/week is absurd. She has plenty of time to foster her talent. She would be training for 2 years before she could compete! How will she feel when all her teammates come back from a meet taking sky the fun, the meet gifts (especially if they all wear the meet...
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    Coaches New Rec Coach - How do I learn to spot and in general gain more confidence?

    Talk to your supervisor. I’m sure they would let you come in and shadow and double spot things to learn more. Be willing to spend your own money to attend things like Congress (they have hands in spotting lectures), etc. I love it when my staff asks to learn and improve. You can also use the...
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    Parents Looking to narrow down gym choices that would be a good fit for our competitive daughter

    Also look at Exxcel in Newton. They have a very positive environment and great coaches. If you live in Newton- all of the gyms you listed would be a LONG drive in rush hour.
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    Parents Intentional placement at lower level?

    I agree there cops have been better communication. However- using the words “red flag” is a little much. The best training/progression is to have skills in one level above where you are competing. That way the gymnastics is always working in a forward progression.. if kids compete in a level...
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    Anon Gym without a pit

    The owner is right about liability. Even if you get a rider for the liability policy- there are multiple insurances needed for gyms- abuse & molestation, accident & medical, and workman’s comp - and more. If a coach not on that host gyms payroll gets hurt- they are not covered by workman’s...
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    Parents 3/4 sleeve practice leo?

    I’m thinking GK might have some. Look at their stock competition leotards.
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    Parents Scoring out level 4 & 5

    It’s important to follow the rules. I’m sure many kids have not and no one noticed, but our state recently really started checking bc we had people doing that. Those kids could not do states that year and it was on the gyms for not following the rules.
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