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DS has been competing L6 D2 most of the season. Two weeks ago he competed D1 but wasn't feel well and scratched the last three events. I see that there are different qualifying scores for D1 and D2. He has done well enough at a D2 meet to hit the D1 qualifying score but at his only D1 meet...

Well, interesting thread. We were told by our coaches that it was All or Nothing but that this wasn't their rule. Any chance that the different Regions are imposing their own rules? We're Region 7.

haha - now if I convince Pepperidge Farm to puree these and hide them in the Goldfish I might have bit of luck... But, I should have clarified, we do manage to steer his eating towards a somewhat balanced diet during the earlier part of the day. I was really more concerned about the late night...

Now that school has started, DS (age 9) gets home from practice around 9:15. When he gets home, he is always hungry (which I understand) but I hate to feed him and then send him to bed. Any nutritionists out there that can suggest what's best to eat in this scenario. He's fairly picky and...

DS competed L5 last season. We have recently switched gyms due to a move. Our old gym was somewhat aggressive about moving boys up through the levels as the philosophy was to get them to compulsories as soon as possible. Our new gym has stated that they keep boys at each level for more than...

Thanks all. That was very helpful. As mentioned DS is content with his decision and given the hours I don't think he'll fall too far behind at this point. I'd rather he not burn out. Cheers

DS is 8 and will be competing L5 this year. His gym is doing Future Stars for the first time this year. DS, although he was asked, did not want to do Future Stars as it would have meant an additional 3 hours of practice. He is currently already practicing 16 hours a week and while he can...