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    Parents Age/Level and Path they took to get there

    preschool/rec classes 1-6y pre-team 7y XS 8-11y covid year in between XG 12-13y XP 14y retired from club for high school gymnastics definitely moved through the levels slower than many other people and that’s okay!
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    Women How many hours should xcel bronze-silver gymnasts train?

    i never did bronze, but in silver i did 6hrs a week. two 3hr practices a week.
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    Women How many hours should xcel bronze-silver gymnasts train?

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    Parents Does your gymnast care what event they start on at a meet?

    For me, vault first is almost always ideal. It feels the least risky of all the events, and it helps build up the adrenaline to get through the rest of the meet. Plus I like having beam third, as by then you’re in competition mode, but you get it done before the end. Floor has always been my...
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    Women Balance beam mat height

    Not sure if you’re still wondering about this, but I’ve always competed with an 8-inch mat, the rules have not changed, and if they have, my coaches and I are not aware. Hope this helps!
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    Gymnasts How do i get over mental blocks easier and quicker?

    Hey, I’m an Xcel Platinum gymnast, and I’ve always really struggled with mental blocks/fears as well. For you, my advice is to just work on building your confidence back up. Start with what you’re comfortable with, even if you might have to start from a lower level than you’d like, and increase...
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