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    Coaches Level 8 boys gymnastics

    Hey there, I am a relatively new coach at the YMCA where I work and I have two gymnasts who need to compete level 8. I am a former gymnast so I know they have enough skills to compete, my question is: Is there a handbook or something that tells me what skills they need and what each is worth...
  2. D

    Women Follow up on how boys work uneven bars :)

    enjoy!
  3. profmom

    Men boys' floor choreography

    Curious after reading through the thread on the girls' side -- how does your gym do choreography for the optional boys' routines? Now having been to some optional meets for girls, I can see how good choreography that plays to a gymnast's strengths can make a difference. I would imagine it is the...
  4. aileenmaryf

    Coaches Help! Boys classes, and special needs classes?

    At my gym, I currently coach two classes that are giving me trouble: Boys only, and "Adapted" gymnastics (for kids with special needs) 1. Boys only The boys class I coach is for boys only (technically ages 4-6yrs but there is one 3 yr. old). We have a fairly small program which is expanding and...
  5. LilHawkMom

    Men Excellent article on the decline of boys gymnastics

    It makes me so sad about the state of boys gymnastics and college level gymnastics. This article is right about several things. A couple of things: The open ending scoring, I always wondered why jo boys do this vs jo girls and even college girls don't do this. Would an excel program work for...
  6. F

    Parents New and Scared... 2 Boys in Gymnastics.... Can Someone Help Calm Me Down?

    First let me give you a little background - I basically know NOTHING about gymnastics. My parents never really put me in any extracurricular activity, and fitness was definitely not a priority in our family. Basically I spent most of my days after school watching TV. (I know, SAD) I have 2...
  7. gymbo

    Coaches difference between boys and girls grips

    Iv'e always wanted to konw what was different between boys and girls grips bisides the fact that boys grips have 3 finger holes and girls have 2 please answer.
  8. R

    Men Looking for boys mushroom.

    Trying to find a mushroom for my level 4 son. He has been saving and is ready to buy one. Please let me know if anyone is interested in selling. We live in Costa Mesa, CA but would pay for shipping. Thanks! Jen
  9. C

    Men New here and confused about boys levels/progressions.

    My son started gymnastics on a whim, and we ended up at a pretty good gym, just by luck. its a new gym and a very small program with a good coach, but regarding stability and success over time, who knows? He is learning good technique, discipline, emphasis on very clean basics etc. One of the...
  10. GymBeeMom

    Men I love boys gymnastics.

    I have a dd level 7 and a ds moving to level 5. I love boys gymnastics. My ds is in a great program, he has a decent level of talent and has grown in his commitment to the sport. What I enjoy is the lack of stress I feel in his sport. It looks like he has all the time in the world to...
  11. T

    Men Good boys' programs in NY and Connecticut?

    Anybody from around the greater NYC area? Or anyody who knows the area? What are the good, solid, reliable programs around here? Still trying to figure out my L5-to-be 9-year old son's next season which has to be in a new gym. :( Thank you for any ideas, recommendations.
  12. profmom

    Men Boys' states thread!

    I know a few of you have already been through this (congratulations on your guys' great outcomes, gymboyzmom and azgymmiemom!), but I think most of us have states coming up this weekend or soon afterward. What are your guys hoping to do? How about your gym? Any guys shooting for...
  13. T

    Coaches Running A Compulsory Boys Team

    Our gym recently started a compulsory boys competitive team. I was simply looking for advice from any one and everyone on the best way to begin and successfully run a beginning boys team for the best results in any and every aspect. I know my way around the sport and the bells and whistles of...
  14. J&A's mom

    Men Scrapbooking for boys gymnastics

    Anyone have any good sources, or is it all just chance to find materials? Of course, like everything else, girls stuff is everywhere.... Also, is there any kind of digital form that allows you to type in scores and placements and then you can print it out with like a picture in the background...
  15. OwlGalLiz

    Parents New here with a boys gym/team question

    I know girls gymnastics is a lot more well known, but where can I find information about boy programs? My son is 5 (started gymnastics a year and a half ago), and while he still has a year before he can compete, my husband and I are looking for a good program so that he will be ready when he's...
  16. GymBeeMom

    Men Boys program is exploding

    :DIn a good way!!! My ds is only a level 4 but we have seen a huge increase in our boys program. We have added another coach and it's great to see the enthusiasm and talent growing on that side of our gym! I am lucky to have a boy and a girl in a gym with strong programs. Love boys gymnastics!!!
  17. K

    Men Good competitive boys gym in BC, Canada

    Anyone here is familiar with men's gymnastics in BC, Canada? A family friend is relocating there and is looking for a good competitive men's program in british columbia, canada. A few names came up....Richmond, Marble, Phoenix? Anyone knows anything about any of them? any other recommendations?
  18. skschlag

    Men What are the boys up to?

    This board gets too quiet :) What are your boys up to these days?
  19. G

    Men Boys teams in Richmond, Virginia

    Does anyone know which gyms have boys teams in richmond? I am trying to research gyms in regards to a possible relocation to the area and am having a tough time. I have a 2nd year L4. Thanks.
  20. Mom2twingymnasts

    Men Gymnastics camps for boys

    We weren't planning to send our son to a gymnastics camp this year but recently learned that his coach will be out of the country for 2 weeks starting July 21st. There will be a coach there just not as good. Therefore we are thinking it might be a good time for our son to try one of the week...

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