How Do You Become An Elite Level Gymnast?

Do you have a young gymnast with big dreams of competing at the National or International level? Read on to learn about the opportunities available for gymnasts who want to travel to path to elite level gymnastics. Women’s (WAG) Elite Program What is TOPS? The Talent Opportunity Program (TOPS) is designed to screen and identify …

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Is it Time to Move On?

Maybe your child used to live for gymnastics, but lately they’re talking about quitting, or maybe they insist they still want to do the sport, but it seems like their spark is gone. How do you know when it’s the right time for your gymnast to retire and move on to new challenges? Reasons to …

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All About Acro & Tumbling and College Club Gymnastics

Competing on an NCAA gymnastics team isn’t the only way for college students to continue to participate in the sport. Acrobatics & Tumbling and college club gymnastics both provide students with other opportunities to use the skills they’ve worked so hard to develop. What is Acrobatics & Tumbling? First introduced at the collegiate level in …

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Is Competitive Gymnastics Right for My Family?

Maybe your child was just invited to join pre-team, or team at your gym, or they’re in a rec class but dream of competing one day. As exciting as it is to join the team, there are some questions worth asking before your family takes the plunge. What’s the difference between recreational gymnastics and competitive …

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2022 Best Gifts for Gymnasts

ChalkBucket is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. The holidays are right around the corner and the pressure to find the perfect gifts is on, but don’t worry, we’ve got your gymnastics needs covered! Gymnastics Leotards New leotards are always a hit, and, considering how much …

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Get Ready for Travel Meet Season!

After staying home due to Covid restrictions for the last two years, many gyms are eager to embrace a wider pool of competition at travel meets, and destination travel meets are more than ready to welcome gymnasts back. Still, it’s been impossible to miss recent news stories about delayed or cancelled flights that have left …

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