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    Parents Days off…

    They're not really days off if she's doing conditioning on them... I guess it depends how much/how intense the work is on the "days off".
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    Gymnasts How to clean competition leotard?

    Check with the manufacturer. Ours can go in the machine, but only on a cool wash, turned inside out, and put inside a pillowcase.
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    Parents Finish Times (Late Workouts)

    Our nearly-eight-year-old's latest finish time is 8pm. Then 25 minutes to drive home and into bed before 9 for school starting at 8:30am the next day.
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    Parents Clothespin Trend

    This. The peg thing started organically and then spread mostly by itself, as soon as the grown-ups start saying "WE'RE GOING TO DO THIS" it becomes a very different kettle of fish.
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    Parents How many hours per week (UK)

    Which is what? And what level is she at now?
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    Parents How many hours per week (UK)

    Enough for what? There are kids her age in recreational classes cheerily doing 45 minutes a week, others on competitive squad pathways doing eight or more hours. Last time I checked, BG's official guidance for coaches said that 8-10 year olds should be doing no more than 10 hours a week. It's...
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    Coaches Reasonably priced long sleeved leotards

    Seconded
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    Coaches Pit fluffer

    No sarcasm. It's very soothing. ASMR and all that.
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    Coaches Pit fluffer

    Oddly relaxing
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    Coaches Pit fluffer

    That has to be one of the most spectacularly niche products I've ever seen.
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    Women Moving to Europe

    ." Europe has more than 40 countries that are home to more than 40 different gymnastics governing bodies with more than 40 different ways of doing things. The only certain thing is that wherever you end up there will be a level that matches the level your girls are at now, skill-wise. What it...
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    Parents Should we return to practices yet?

    Absolutely agree. The kid's EIGHT YEARS OLD, missing a couple of practices because she has a horrendous cough that's left her wiped out and falling asleep is not going to cost her an Olympic medal. Not to mention the risk of passing on an infection to her coaches and teammates.
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    [Meet] Competition hair

    Some good tips here: https://chalkbucket.com/threads/best-strong-hold-hair-products.66019/
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    Parents Travel Distance for a gym

    Longer commute = more time for my kid to eat something on the drive there after school. That's how I make myself feel better about it anyway!
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    Coaches Gymnast mum clueless lol

    The terms and conditions section of the policies page on the website of the OP's easily-identifiable gym even says "We reserve the right to refuse service."
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