Recent content by Tlynn

Thank you. I should have mentioned, I am Canadian, so we don’t need to score out of levels and our club usually goes right from L4 to L6.

Sorry if this is a dumb question, but what would be the deduction if someone did the L4 bars dismount rather than flyaway for L6? Am I right to assume that this is likely to be the most difficult skill for most new L6s? (Aside from the new vault- I can’t even let myself thing about that!)

If Aeriel silks are an option in your area, you might want to check it out. We find it to be a fun, low stress way to use (and probably build on) all that upper body and core strength + flexibility.

http://nationalpost.com/pmn/sports-pmn/canadian-gymnastics-coach-dave-brubaker-charged-with-sexual-offences

Thanks for posting- I didn't know about the hour changes. It must have been in the french emails I keep getting and can't read...

I have this issue and have been going to physio for it. I second the glute bridges. Also squats, perhaps adding a jump at the top. If she has trouble sitting back into the squat and tends to lean ahead, get her to touch her butt down on a low bench. If she has trouble with glute activation...

For the 2017 World Gymnastics Championships

I just saw on instagram there is a Mother's Day promo code - buy one ticket, get second for 25% off . Valid until May 14. The code is gym2017

Re meal ideas- on gym days we always give my kids a hot thermos meal of leftovers for school lunch so I know they had one good solid meal for the day. Then they get a snack on the way to gym, at gym, and after gym. They get typical lunch food - waffles (we make and freeze whole grain ones), pb...

Thanks- this is a useful list. I have a hard time seeing my DDs do many of these!!fyi- I'm in Canada and we don't need to score out of any level so that is why I said we didn't do level 5.

FYI- we don't do level 5

I can clearly see the skills needed for compulsary levels, but after the level 4 skills, what are the next "big skills" to look forward to? I realize that each kid will find certain skills harder/easier, but are there some typical level 6 skills that most kids will work towards? Thanks!

I would love to hear restaurant recommendations, too. We plan to go to this obstacle/ropes course http://www.voilesenvoiles.com/en/ and maybe this one, too (right at Olympic Park) http://www.tourisme-montreal.org/blog/parc-exalto-the-first-urban-acrobatic-park-in-north-america/. I am thinking...

I finally took the plunge and bought tickets tonight! I sure hope the kids are excited when I tell them in the morning. I plan to book hotels and flights on the weekend.

I second Di's Designs. They aren't cheap, but good quality and locally made.