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My DD's gym does 2 days a week, 4 hours each (8 hours per week) for level 4s and 5s. Some 5s and the 6s do 3 days a week, 4 hours (so 12 hours), and then optional girls (usually 7-8) go 4 days for 4 hours (16 hours) and the level 9, 10s, and elites (we don't have any elites right now, but we...

Thanks for the suggestions everyone. I think I will go with US Glove. They have a pair with double buckles that are $43.90 with shipping.

My DDs coach recommends the girls use the dowel grips instead of the beginning grips and I just wondered which brands are really good, and if there are any I need to stay away from? Anyone have a site that sells them cheap? Thanks for any help! Also let me know how your girls like the...

DD just turned 9 on Saturday, and is starting her first year of competition this year as a level 4. She's been doing gymnastics since she was 5. She actually did a mommy-and-me class for a few months when she was 18 months-2 years, but we quit for awhile. It took DD a long time to get the...

Does anyone else find this Ebay item a bit funny?? Gymnastics, storage bag shoes Personalised smaller size | eBay It's a girl on the pommel horse!

Yes, most of the other meets are in state or only about 3-4 hours away. The exception is the Kalahari in Sandusky, OH, which is 5 hours away, but still do-able. I may just have to be upfront with her coaches and when the schedule comes out in Sept for the competition season and the Orlando...

Our gym just started doing preteam this year. My DD and her other classmates that were in her advanced class were invited to try out preteam from January-May. At the end of May they had a meeting and told us the girls could all move on to level 4 team or go back to the advanced class...

I always tell people that I don't care if DD is the best, as long as she does HER best! :-) I am not a star athlete, but I can be athletic if I push myself. I did a 1/2 marathon in November last year, didn't even train for it, just decided to prove to myself that I could do it. Finished...

My DD is nine and she does gymnastics (practices this Fall will be Tues/Thurs 4:30-8:30) and she has an AWANA program at church on Wednesday nights. Anything more than this would be too much, IMO. I am due with a baby boy in September and am quitting work for the first time, so it will...

Our gym is thinking about taking the level 4s (my DDs team) this year to the Presidential Classic in Orlando. My personal opinion on this is that it is going to be a huge waste of money. I will have a 5 month old baby in February (he's due in Sept) and my husband will be working, so he won't...

So, my 9 year old DD is at camp at her gym the next two days. It is 8 hour practices each day. This first camp is focussing on tumbling and dance. The second 2-day camp in July is focusing on beam, bars, and vault. My hope during this 16 hour concentration on floor is that DD will FINALLY be...