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    WAG Minimum # of Meets

    Xcel state championships qualification is a state-level decision, and qualification can range from “complete in any one meet” to “compete x number of meets” to “score an xxxx AA score” to “score a xxx AA score at least x number of times.” I’ve seen all of the above in my years in the sport...
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    Anon Move up scores

    Not coaching currently, but I always required all major skills for next level (not necessarily “the hardest” or “goal” skills for each level, but able to safely meet requirements) and having scored a 9.00+ *(ish) on each event. I was less worried about level 4-5 and level 6-7 vault considering...
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    WAG Deduction question for floor - fall (L10)

    There is no deduction taken for steps leading to (or preceding) the fall. However, deductions for other execution errors like incomplete rotation, failure to open, landing with chest down, etc. still apply.
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    WAG Help with 2 pass level 10 floor/ utl deductions

    In order to not get hit with an UTL deduction, both passes would have to have 2 saltos, for a 4 salto routine, which includes at least 3 Ds and an A; or 2 Ds, 1 C and 1 B. It’s hard to meet that in two passes, but I could imagine something like: Front full through to double back (C + D) and then...
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    WAG Next Level

    Assuming you are talking about USAG, a gymnast must score at least a 34.00 all around in level 4 at a sanctioned completion to move to level 5. There is not wiggle room on this. It’s a national requirement to ensure some level of competence and safety. Edited to add: Gyms or coaches may set...
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    WAG Competitions as an adult

    I competed Xcel in my late 20s. I was always just grouped with the oldest age group of teens.
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    WAG Level 5 vs Level 6 bars

    The requirement in level 5 is a cast above horizontal. Many strong bar workers will cast to 45 degrees above horizontal or even to handstand.
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    Parents Lower Level Compulsory Judging

    I know, I know! But I''m not allowed to answer.
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    WAG Small Gymnast XCel Silver

    There's a lot to learn! I am not currently coaching, but I still judge levels XB-XD and 2-10 a lot. I'm happy to answer routine construction questions.
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    WAG Small Gymnast XCel Silver

    I hate to break it to you, but you have a bigger problem here if you are training all your Xcel Silver gymansts to do a glide off a mounting block, and then punch off the same mounting block into a pullover. The mounting block (or springboard) must be pulled immediately after the jump into the...
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    WAG Another level 9 floor question

    Assuming you mean USAG Development Program Level 9, B to C indirect salto connection is now 0.1 bonus. So yes, that pass would get 0.1 bonus for B front pike to C-value back 1 1/2. Just make sure it's a front pike and not a front tuck. :)
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    Parents Diving?

    I coached a gymnast who started diving at the beginning of 10th grade, after a back injury halted her gymnastics career. She took to it super quickly, won state championships on her event in 10-12th grade, and got a full ride scholarship to a D1 school with a very well known swimming and dive...
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    Coaches XCel Beam Routine Composition Questions + Dance Skills

    Hi, this is a great place to ask those questions: 1) Turns can be done in either direction. However, many gymnast will have issues with getting their big toe stuck if the turn en dedans (outside/open/away from the supporting leg/"ballet turn"). 2)Yes, a gymnast in Silver (or any level requiring...
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    Parents Skills seem to be regressing as summer goes on

    Without knowing your daughter and relying solely on what you described and her age, I bet it's growth. Even a little growth can make skills they already had feel "weird" (e.g. can't do a BHS on high beam anymore), make good form disappear for a bit, and slow or pause progression. If she's...
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    WAG Quiz: What's the Deduction?

    I got 10/12 "Are you a judge?" I am, in fact, a judge. However, there were two errors in this quiz. I'm happy to send corrections with references to the appropriate person if you'd like to update to reflect correct deductions.
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