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Did the routine camp cost money? Was it taught by your gym's coaches? We had a routine clinic at our gym that was 4 hours and cost $25 per gymnast. Curious if that is the norm. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

"Okay, mom. I understand." Was dd's response to sticking it out until April. That was easy - for now. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

Her coaches are all about having fun and doing skills at a high level with no pressure regarding scores. My dd knows about scoring and competition from watching the Olympics. She was very vested in the fierce five and joined them in all their highs and lows. As far as decisions, I asked for...

While she is competitive to the extreme and quite possibly emerged from the womb with a strong desire to win, her trepidation regarding competition and competing against teammates is as much about beating them as it is about them beating her. She wants everyone to do well and knows that isn't...

I will definitely need to look into those alternatives and do some research. She is a great tumbler and loves floor. The thought of cheer freaks me out! Her dad would die! Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

That would be ideal. However the handbook does say that team members must compete. I am thinking coaches may not want to open that can of worms. But, it is worth asking. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

My dd is almost 7. She has never competed and is training 9-12 hours per week for level 3/4. She LOVES practice and her coaches but absolutely does not want to compete - only wants to train. So much so, in fact, that she would rather quit than compete. She says that she doesn't want to go...

Wow! I can't imagine being in the toxic environment you describe. Glad that the coaches are addressing the issues. When immersed in that environment it easy to develop a jaded perspective, but it sounds like you are able to maintain a grasp of reality and what's right. That is huge for your...

My DD loved it! All the girls seemed to have a blast and learned new skills. She wants to go back next year. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

Some gymnasts brought frame mats to be signed. There were posters available with each ou gymnast pictured - it was the same poster offered at ou meets. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

I totally stink at confrontation and conflict in general. Approaching a coach just to touch base is easy enough but expressing concerns is very difficult. As I am not the expert, I tend to trust the coaches and their decisions. There was an ankle weight concern that I solved indirectly...

There is not a girl in the world your age who isn't worried about her body. Skinny girls want curves... petite girls want long legs... girls with curves want flat stomachs... girls that have booties wish they didn't and vice versa... You are fit. You have achieved a level of sports...

I grew up with a CSD (crazy soccer dad). He was the opponent's and ref's worst nightmare. He got police escorts twice and one time as I ran by the sidelines i flipped him off due to his aweful behavior and comments (i regret this now). I was very quiet and the team captain for five years, so...

OU training staff said send her with heel cups. So, away she will go for sure! No pain today though. Yeah. Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app

Thanks for the advice! I now feel reassured and will send her! Sent from my SCH-I535 using ChalkBucket mobile app