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    Coaches New gym owner

    Hi! Let me start off by saying the gym we are opening is purely for recreational classes, mostly for kids under the age of 10. We will also have open play gym and a variety of other classes in addition to gymnastics and tumbling. With that being said, can anyone help me find a way to lower...
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    Anon Considering a gym switch - when is honesty (with new gym) too much honesty?

    Hi! First time posting so hopefully I’m in the right spot…. We are considering moving to a different gym in the area as we have only ever experienced one gym. As the potential new gym requires explanation of why we are looking to switch gyms before offering a trial, I am wavering as to how...
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    Anon Coach fitting into a new gym

    I have been a WAG competitive coach for more than 30 years. Compulsories through level 10. I stepped away for a few years and now I'm returning. The gym I am with now has about 60 team members and shares 8 coaches. The current coaching staff is young and likely has less than a few years of...
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    Parents New gym....mean girls

    We switched gyms at the beginning of summer this year, mainly to experience some different coaching. My daughter had an amazing group of friends at her old gym, had been there for 5 years....the very sweetest girls. When she made the final decision to switch gyms (and we let her make that...
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    Parents How do you choose a new gym?

    We're moving to another state and our house will be about equidistant from four gyms (and several more if we're willing to drive 45-60 minutes instead of 20-25). How do we choose? How do you go about determining which gym is the best fit for your child and your family? Up until now (level 4)...
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    Anon Seeking new gym??

    Would like to hear experiences from mamas who have looked at other gym options and ultimately returned to the original gym. Were you welcomed back/to stay? Did the process create any tension or negative effects? We want to do it the right way, be honest and upfront prior to venturing out. I...
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    Parents New gym mom

    So SUPER new mom. My daughter is 3 and ABSOLUTELY loves gymnastics. She started about 6 months ago but talked about it for months before that. I was waiting for her to be old enough, although i still started her a little early. Here's the thing, her coach recommended moving her to an advanced...
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    Parents How to find a new gym

    We are thinking about switching gyms and we have no idea what to look for in a new gym or how to go about it. I’m looking for some tips on what you would ask to ensure it’s a good gym! My daughter just turned five and is pretty good. They had been asking when she turned five for awhile so they...
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    Parents new gym

    my family is moving to the Hinesville/Savannah Georgia area. Do any of you have recommendations for competitive gyms in the area? My daughter is looking to compete level 5 this season.
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    Parents Friends at New Gym

    A few weeks ago we moved gyms for multiple reasons but a driving factor was my DD was too old to be on team. My DD’s friend told us about her gym. We went tried out and she made XCEL Silver. Here comes the issue - her friend is Xcel Bronze and is quite upset my DD made Silver. They are the same...
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    Anon The mean girls want to follow dd to the new gym

    I am posting because this has been a rough year and we thought we had turned a corner, but now it seems it may be shortlived. A little backstory. My DD had been at a particular gym for years. It was highly competitive and she is a good gymnast, but definitely not the podium finisher the gym...
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    Parents Hi, New Gym Mum ( Acro)

    Hi, I am mum to Lottie, she is 9 and has been in a squad for Acro since July last year, she has just competed in the inter regionals in Southampton this weekend for Grade 2, Scoring 25.300 and coming 9th with her partner Really proud of her, its was a new routine and they have only been working...
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    Parents Selecting Potential New Gym

    We have been at the same gym since preschool class, but my DH and I are 90% sure we are going to switch gyms at the end of the current season. DD is 8yo, Lvl 3. We are lucky to live in a large city where there are lots of gyms within a 30 minute drive. My question is what kind of questions...
  14. PeanutsMom

    Parents We have a new gym!

    For those of you following the saga of my DD, I am happy to report she found a new gym. The gym was purchased in 2019 from an old gym that went out of business. It is super small (2 sets of bars, 2 high beams, 2 low beams), one vault, but its so low key and friendly. They are just starting a JO...
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    Parents When to tell coaches that daughter is switching to a new gym

    After some good advice from others on this forum, my daughter will be switching gyms. She is finishing out her current season and will switch to her new gym in a few months when the new gym starts their new season. How far in advance would be common courtesy to let her current gym know she is...
  16. PIHFLIP

    New Gym mum, 4 year old

    Hi there! My daughter is 3, just about to turn 4. She loves “jo-nastics”as she calls it. She does two pre k classes per week, and LOVES it. Constantly trying to practice at home also. My question is about hand protection. On the days that the class focuses on bars, she has sore palms by the...
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    WAG question about opening up a new gym

    i am looking to open up my own gym and i am wondering what you guys prefer opening up a new gym in a retail store or a warehouse. both have obvious pros and cons im just curious about your opinions
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    Parents new gym parent looking for advice one what to expect

    Good morning I have a DD who just turned six. she has been in gymnastics classes started in a parent tot class and went through the preschool program. this last year she went from rec level 2 in house to the in house team and now was invited to an excel developmental team. I am terrified and...
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    Parents Questions to ask coach when looking for a new gym

    We are in the process of looking around for a new place for my DD to train. Her current gym is very successful and she has been quite successful there. However, with their increasing success, I've noticed a culture shift that I do not like. She is young (almost 9) and rather sensitive. As she...
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    WAG Sophia New Gym In House Meet

    Brought in two judges and competed today. Love her confidence and relaxed attitude . Any feedback?

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