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    Parents Help with NPR story on the challenges of boys' gymnastics?

    Hello! I'm a reporter at NPR (National Public Radio), and I'm working on a story about how much harder it is to find gyms for boys' gymnastics, and how men's gymnastics doesn't get as much attention, etc. (Cross-posting here from the MAG forum.) I'm a former gymnast myself, and the gym where I...
  2. L

    Men Help with NPR story on the challenges of boys' gymnastics?

    Hello! I'm a reporter at NPR (National Public Radio), and I'm working on a story about how much harder it is to find gyms for boys' gymnastics, and how men's gymnastics doesn't get as much attention, etc. I'm a former gymnast myself, and the gym where I went certainly didn't have any offerings...
  3. M

    Men Lack of boys classes after 5yo (seeking a gym near NYC/Nassau)

    Hello all! My little 5yo (size of a 7-8yo) loved his intro to gym and tumbling classes, but our local gym PAC (Progressive Athletics) in New Hyde Park, NY age the boys out of gym at 5 and push them into "ninja". I have called around to several gyms in Nassau and can't find even one the takes...
  4. DTAG

    Coaches Xcel boys

    Could someone tell me where I could find all of the allowed skills for boys Xcel program? I am going to start getting trained soon, I am currently the rec boys coach at our gym. I found the required special skills in the JO/DP handbook, but I know there must be an extensive list of skills...
  5. J

    Coaches Boys Rec Classes

    Here is a fun idea for a boys gymnastics class. I’m happy to post more if you are interested. Boys Class Video
  6. F

    Men Rec boys team

    Which is better for a brand new boys rec team: 4x4 or xcel? Pros and cons? Are there enough boys in the groups to make it worthwhile? Thanks!
  7. Dahlialover

    Men Is boys gymnastics booming?

    Our gym in the PNW is overflowing with little boys! They had a small boys program before the pandemic and there are currently only 8 boys in levels 5-10. This season there were an unprecedented 24 boys in level 3 and I just heard that they invited 56 new boys to join the level 3 team this...
  8. Treptow

    Men Boys MAG competitive tryout - what to expect?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum. My son (8) has been in rec gymnastics for about a year now. He has been asking me since the Fall if he can try out for a competitive stream, so I recently reached out to a coach from a different gym which actually has a boys program and he agreed to have him...
  9. SunriseGymnastics

    Coaches Looking for Team Coaches for Boys and Girls Team!

    Looking for Boy's Competitive Team Coaches (Pre-team- Level 10), as well as Girls (Pre-team- level 10) Coaches: We are currently looking for dedicated coaches (female or male) who are looking for a family atmosphere and open to sharing and receiving knowledge from other coaches to continually...
  10. cb223

    Parents How to find Dallas, TX boys competitive

    My 6yo son loves gymnastics! He’s at an ASI right now doing rec 3x week for 1 hour each. How do I find a good gym for boys that will train him to be competitive? I played soccer as a kid… I know nothing about gymnastics or how to research a serious place for him. Dallas (Texas in general) is...
  11. JBS

    Parents 2022 DP Nationals (Girls & Boys)

    I have to say… this opening ceremony for Nationals is pretty cool…
  12. Antigone

    Parents UK Boys parents

    Hello Are there many parents of boys on here form the UK? My son is 6 and very keen to get onto a MAG squad. His current gym is a tumbling and team gym club and so we are hoping to move him.
  13. B

    Parents Young Boys Gymnastics

    Hi. New here. I have a 6 year old son whose been doing recreational gymnastics in coed classes for a few years now (minus covid times). I know very little about gymnastics, and even less about boys gymnastics. Currently he does floor, bar, beam, trampoline and springboard which I assume is...
  14. JBS

    Men Your Son Does What? (Gymnastics for Boys)

    Thanks to Jen Kula for another great article. You can see the article at the link below... Link Removed Excellent article... I have a son in gymnastics.
  15. R

    Men Modified Optionals for boys ?

    With the new rules, our gym said they are doing something called modified optionals for boys team program silver which is like level 4 gold which is like level 5 and platinum after that Does anyone have any more details regarding the modified optionals, is it similar to the compulsory levels...
  16. R

    Men Number of hours for boys per age

    Hi All - Wanted some input on how many hours the boys are doing and how long the sessions are. My 10 year old was level 5 last year and did 3 hours 4x per week = 12 hours which worked out pretty well. He also did 2 hours 2x per week of TnT. We moved and looking at the new Gyms, the options...
  17. 3gymnastmom

    Men Mens/boys support?

    Hello there. I’m a first time poster, so please be gentle :) I’ve read threads and discussions on this site for about 2 months now and I like it, but it’s very much weighted to girls/womens gymnastics. Both of my sons are gymnasts, the older one a Level 9. Are there other discussion...
  18. RingaDing

    Men Boys Home Training Programme - Feedback - Covid Addition

    Hi All, (realised I posted this in the wrong forum, sorry!) (TLDR: The Plan I created with the help of several coaches is attached and I'd appreciate any feedback on any imbalances! :) ) First post here but I've been lurking for 2 years or so now. My DS (6) has never been considered a gifted...
  19. gymnast07:)

    Coaches HELP!!! Coaching boys?

    I typically coach girls gymnastics but I have recently been given a boys class! I am unsure of how to spot them because how you would typically spot a girl is kinda weird to spot a boy like that. If you guys have any tips for beginner boys or any good super beginner floor, bar and vault stations...
  20. K

    Parents Relocating to Northern Va/Recommendations for boys programs please

    Looking for recommendations for strong boys programs for a level 9 gymnast. I have found Capital, GMS and Fairfax. TIA

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