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    Increase in Enrollment

    Exact same situation at the gym I work at. Exact same groups - pre teams and team itself. I have no idea why either, but it's awesome!
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    Circle of Stars Meet Report

    Nice job!!
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    We've had our first split!

    awwww, your poor daughter. About a year ago this happened to one of my pre comp kids. After falling she stands up, holding herself there and says "WOW, my _ _ _ _ _ _ really hurts!" The real technical term, so funny thoough, LOL Funniest thing ever!!
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    How do you feel about ankle weights?

    I agree with the center of gravity thing as I have heard this at my gym as well. We used them once, girls LOVED them. All we did was like 0.5 - 1 pound weights on our ankles while doing handstands.
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    Wrist Strength

    Any good exercises for wrist strengthening? Either at the gym or at home exercises would be great.
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    Front Handspring Drills

    Looking for front handspring drills that 6/7 year olds could do. They are just starting and tend to land in a squat. So far: I've been spotting them thru the motions slowly, been having them try them off a panel mat or crash mat onto the floor, been having them do flysprings on tumble track...
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    Nastia on The Biggest Loser

    She did a good job. She talked about ignoring the "I can'ts" and pushing through pain to reach a goal. The contestants seemed to like her.
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    Call Me Crazy But I Pay Someone Qualified To Coach!

    Trust me, coaches hate it more. Sideline Coaching... = Most. Annoying. Thing. EVER.
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    Canadian Gymnastics Merchandise

    Anyone know of any websites selling gymnastics merchandise that ship to Canada?
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    i got it! :D

    Congratulations!
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    How do you set kids up when learning kip?

    ME THREE!! This is so funny. I found this same video on youtube and loved the kid's technique!
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    Why do you love your gym?

    I love my gym because the kids that I coach make my day :) They work hard and improve and it makes me so happy!!!!
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    Front Limber

    My best advice is to "look at your hands". While in bridge,keep your head tilted back alot, almost as if your ponytail was glued to the back of your neck. Keep seeing your hands. Keep rocking, keep making your bridge small, and try looking at your hands.This will ensure you do not "Lead...
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    Gymnasts Named for Selection camp #1

    Does anyone know how the selection process works? So these 12 gymnasts go to the camp, and is that considered their "try out"? Sorry from Canada not sure on the American procedures.
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    Kip Drills or Program

    Thank you!! :)
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