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    WAG Why are some girls better at optionals than compulsory levels?

    We are still a level 4, so I am kind of looking ahead, but I see a lot of posts that talk about girls being better at optional levels than they were at compulsories. Is that because they optional routine is tailored to show off their strengths? Or are optional levels less picky?
  2. Mrs. Puma

    Parents Xcel gold instead of compulsories?

    Since I'm still fairly new to all this, I'd appreciate any opinions! We had a meeting tonight and HC is having the new girls on the team do Xcel gold then eventually score out of 4/5 then go to either 6 or 7. Is this common? DD did two meets at level 3 while on the pre-team this spring and now...
  3. G

    Empire Gymnastics Training Center looking for Rec & Compulsory Coach

    Empire Gymnastics Training Center located in Lexington, South Carolina is looking for enthusiastic coaches to work with our Recreational Gymnastics and Competitive Gymnastics Teams . The job requirements include experience in gymnastics with prior experience in coaching children 5 – 14 years...
  4. A

    Head Optional and Compulsory Coach

    PDA USA Gymnastics Academy is looking for experienced coaches to lead our very competitive girls optional and compulsory teams. Our program has been built from the ground up with a strong compulsory program and a growing optional program. The potential applicants will need a strong desire to...
  5. M

    Compulsory Team Coach Needed for Ambitious and Exciting Gym

    Description: The Gymnastics Team Coach will be responsible for guiding gymnasts through and preparing for the competitive season including strength training, skills refinement, teaching new skills, reinforcing basic skills, and mental preparation. Duties: · Observe and spot gymnasts as they...
  6. L

    Seeking USAG Girls Compulsory and Recreational Coaches

    Gymnastics Olympica in Van Nuys, California is seeking motivated individuals to join our staff. Our rapidly growing girls team is in need of experienced professionals with sound technical knowledge to work with our developmental and compulsory girls. Applicants must be able to work in a team...
  7. S

    WAG Leotards compulsory vs optionals

    In our gym the USAG team has two different leotards. Compulsory has a different competition Leo than the optionals. The parents had thought all the USAG should have the same Leo's. Is it normal for the optional levels to be different?
  8. E

    Head Girls Coach, Optionals & Compulsory

    Northwest Gymnastics Training Center is searching nationwide for an experienced coach to lead our very competitive girls JO team. Our established program is very competitive with a long-term vision. The successful candidate will have a commitment to excellence, a strong desire for improvement...
  9. G

    WAG Testing for Compulsory Judging

    I'm planning on testing to become a judge either in late fall or early spring....possibly. I'm just wondering any advice on studying for the test? Several people mentioned they made flash cards, what specifically did you make the flash cards for? How did you go about studying? You need to know...
  10. A

    compulsory confusion..!

    Hi..first post here! My 6 yo DD has been in a competitive squad for a while now, (admittedly still don't seem to know enough about competitive gymnastics) and I have recently been told by coaches that she is on the 'compulsory track' and they are aiming for her to compete in Compulsory 5 next...
  11. gymbeam

    Parents Social Groups "New L4/5…" vs. "JO Compulsory..."

    Hiya- So, Im confused about the difference between these two groups. I see the New L4/5 says its for parents AND gymnasts and that JO Compulsory is just parents. Aside from that, how do I differentiate the two, please? Thanks!
  12. Faith

    What do we think of the new compulsories then…?

    So a few regions have competed now, and looking at the results, plus this post from @Flossyduck got me thinking... I don't think I agree with the elite system we have in the first place, I think by selecting so young and the "in age" thing we're missing many talented kids who may mature or...
  13. mOm2gymnast<3

    WAG Compulsory made for specific body type?

    I was at the gym today and a coach told me that soon I will realize that dds strongest events will be bars and vault because of her body type. Urgh ...I don't really want to drag this topic but I just want to ask for reassurance that maybe, maybe, he is wrong? She said that compulsory esp floor...
  14. Tally Ho

    Compulsory 5

    Hi, is anyone's DD training for compulsory 5 at the minute or have a DD that has done it? How many hours are they or did they train?
  15. C

    WAG JO Compulsory Vs. Excel?

    I am the head coach for a teeny gym in the middle of nowhere. I came in here about 6 months ago. I've coached at a much larger gym before and I love it here! As of now we have like 150 rec/preschool kiddos and 5 on team. We do USAG JO Compulsory only. We compete level 4 and up. The owner has...
  16. chocolate

    Compulsory elite levels document

    BG have published the full handbook for the elite levels and videos demonstrating the skills but I can't seem to find it anywhere on the site . I have followed the instructions they give but it is not showing on the drop down menu . Has anyone managed to get the download and the videos or is it...
  17. sbonham

    MAG USAG Illustrated Guides for Men's JO Compulsories

    MAG Coaches, gymnasts, and parents, In mid-November, 2013 Ganba Gymnastics and USA Gymnastics finalized vetting of - and a licensing agreement for, sales and distribution of the Illustrated Guides. This is a project that I have been working on since shortly before the 2012 Summer Olympics. The...
  18. Uglybetty

    Lever press handstand - why compulsory for GB level 3?

    As a spin off to an ongoing thread about these, I noticed that a US parent posted that her daughter is level 9 and can't do them. I thought they only went up to level 10 and that's when a college scholarship was a real possibility so I'm assuming their level 9/10 is more advanced than our level...
  19. gymmom8772

    Parents Perfecting basics in compulsories or rushing through compulsories to get to optionals?

    I've been hearing and reading different opinions on this matter. Some feel compulsories don't matter and it's more important to not waste valuable time and to rush to get to optionals while others feel it's important to take the time in compulsories to learn solid basics for higher levels. What...
  20. M

    WAG How is your gym's practice structured at low compulsory level?

    I have a question about what your gym's practices are like. This our first year doing team. Our gym places all 6 yr olds regardless of ability on level 1 to start competing, and they only move up one level each year depending on state score at the end of meet season. When I asked about this...

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