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    Men High bar grips

    Weird, I did not add the links to DGS that are showing up in my post!
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    Women Try outs

    May try-outs and June notifications are normal. Gyms are not annoyed if a gymnast declines a team invitation. Some gyms have very limited openings for team and these spots may mostly be reserved for gymnasts coming up through their pre-team program. If you doubt whether your gym has a spot...
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    Men High bar grips

    It’s not you—Reisport men’s high bar grips are wide and difficult to break in. My son wears Deitchgrips, which are narrower and softer. He’s 10, so he wears the boys size grips. They also offer adult sizes and custom sizing. https://deitchstore.com/
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    Women How many hours a week should a Xcel diamond train?

    I think 8 hours would be the minimum, if doing strength and physical training outside of gym (e.g. through a different sport), or 12 hours, if doing everything at gym.
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    Anon Red Flags

    This is a hard question to answer. You should certainly be aware of the gym culture and overall vibe. You should pay attention to the frequency and pattern of injuries on the team. And, as always, pay attention to your son’s enthusiasm for attending practices. If you have more specific...
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    Anon I want to quit

    Take out two pieces of paper and draw a line down the middle of each. On one side of the first sheet list the potential benefits of quitting and on the other side list the potential downsides of quitting. Do the same thing on the other sheet of paper, but this time list the potential benefits...
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    Women What Should I do lvl 4 or 6?

    Ah, you should have lead with this. If you don’t specify, people assume you are American. The US system and Canadian system are not the same. I advise consulting your coach about level selection. The one thing that I can comment on is the fact that it is possible for a talented...
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    Injury Patellofemoral pain

    I started having patella-femoral pain as a teen gymnast and I continued to struggle with it for over a decade. Then in my late 20s, I took up hiking as a hobby. Somehow, walking up and down mountain paths at a reasonable pace in supportive shoes cured my petella-femoral syndrome pain! I’m...
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    Injury Patellofemoral pain

    I recommend finding a different physio, ideally one with experience treating gymnasts.
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    Men Mens Apparel in Floor Routine

    My don wears a singlet (we call them step-ins) with briefs underneath for competitions. They need to change from shorts to pommel pants during the meet in full view, so the singlet allows them to stay covered during their wardrobe change. Also, the coaches’ forum is where I post question...
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    Parents Acro Dad

    What country are you in? Boys acro is extremely rare in the US. I’m interested in hearing more about it. I’m the mom of a young male gymnast in the US. We have a good mix of moms and dads who are involved in our gym’s boys’ competitive program, and there isn’t really much of a distinction...
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    Coaches Coach for Camp Humphreys, Korea

    The kid I knew was a teenaged boy and I’m not sure what city he was in. He quit after a year. It sounded like it was challenging because of the language barrier and the commute. Sorry I don’t have other specifics.
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    Coaches Coach for Camp Humphreys, Korea

    I know a gymnast who moved to Korea. They were able to find a Korean team to train with at a local high school. It was very different, but they made it work.
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    Women GB to USAG

    I would not anticipate significant differences with regard to the actual skills. Progressions vary between countries, but the fundamentals are the same. I don’t expect The adjustment to be difficult. I image that the financial aspects will be the biggest difference. Everything is a business...
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    Men Wrist overuse injury

    Our gym does value the boys program, and the new owner is working on adding a second floor. I have no idea what the timeline is for the new floor. The Xcel girls are also short on floor time, so there will be competition for the new space. Hopefully, we don’t lose any more boys to injury in...
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