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    Parents 3/4 sleeve practice leo?

    Gym gear has some longer sleeve ones now too!
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    Parents Dealing with disappointment re: group and hours

    Thanks. That's a good way to look at it. I know a year feels long, but I'm really hopeful that with a positive attitude and hDd work that things will sort themselves out in due course.
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    Parents Dealing with disappointment re: group and hours

    My daughter is disappointed with her group assignment and training hours. She was really hoping to be moved up. I've told her to stay focused on her goals and to keep working hard and in the end things will sort themselves out. Any other helpful advice I can give her?
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    Parents Online Flexibility Training

    My daughter watches Anna McNaultys videos for at home flexibility work.
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    Parents Multiple repeat level 3s who train 16 hours per week

    I wouldn't be pleased if a significant number of gymnasts are repeating level 3 after 16 hours of training. I would want to have a closer look to understand why this is the case before making any changes. Are the groups too large? Are the gymnasts really young? How experienced are the coaches...
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    Parents How many hours a week of practice is appropriate for 9 years old level 6

    16-20hours for level 6 age 9/10.
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    Parents Team sizes

    I would be ok with 16 gymnasts assuming there were at least 2 coaches and the group was well structured to allow for enough time on equipment. For example, I would expect them to split into 2 groups at certain times (eg beam/bars) so they can maximize the use of the equipment and not be...
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    Parents Gymnast left out

    Thanks again! As I think things through, I am leaning towards the idea of suggesting ice cream afterwards so I can observe the interactions myself. I really don't want to make things worst by intervening unnecessarily so this will allow me more time to think about things.
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    Parents Gymnast left out

    I'm not entirely sure what is causing her to be excluded but I have a few guesses. She is 1-2 years younger than most of the teammates, so it could be that age/maturity is playing into it. There is 1 girls her age but their personalities are quite different.
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    Parents Gymnast left out

    Thanks for the additional insights. I do worry about the play dates happening and my daughter noticing that she's not being included. In your experience, have the coaches been able to help resolve the situation?
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    Parents Gymnast left out

    Thanks, I appreciate these insights. We don't have a formal meeting with our coach until the end of the summer and I'm not sure at warrants a separate meeting at this point. It certainly is something I'd like to keep an eye on so that things don't get any more uncomfortable for my daughter.
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    Parents Gymnast left out

    How do you handle scenarios where your gymnast is left out of gatherings outside the gym? Do you do nothing, focus on non-gym friends, etc. Do you try to coordinate a future gathering so it is more inclusive? Do you talk to the parents?
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    Women Freehip to handstand

    For level 7 bars, is it a requirement to do a freehip to handstand?
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    Parents Favorite meet gift?

    My daughter received a beach towel at one meet and has used it for the last 2 summers.
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    Women Successful comeback (L10 after 5+ years off)

    Retired as a level 10 and was able to regain skills to compete as a level 10 again. I find it really admirable and courageous to attempt regardless of how it works out.
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