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  1. stargym8

    practice with different coaches?

    I have a practice once a week with a coach for a different team. At the gym i go to this is a big deal and stirrs up lots of tension. The coach that i see does not except anymore gymnasts on his team, and isn't even in the same leauge that we are. Do any of you think that this should be a...
  2. V

    Practice Cancelled because of Heat?

    Just curious what the policy is at other gyms to cancel practice because of excessive heat. We don't have air conditioning at DD's gym, so it's mighty hot inside. Practice was cancelled today with temps over 100, but it's been in the high 90s for the last few weeks with no cancellation. And...
  3. F

    How much of practice do your gymnastics spend on basics?

    We just got a new coach and have been working basics for at least an hour and a half of our three hour practice, every practice. We barely work on anything new, or even anything from our last year routines besides very simple things. I was just wondering how much is really necessary, because...
  4. G

    Missing practice

    I was just wondering if your gym had a policy for missing practice, whether it's sickness, vacation... I always seem to get these little bugs that make me miss a practice or 2 and it's so frustrating!! I never seem to be able to make a month of straight practices. I know my coach isnt mad but I...
  5. UnoMas

    How many hours of practice for L5? L6?

    Hi all, We are in the middle of trying to adjust to a new gym, adjust to my older daughter's new dance schedule, and adjust to life in general. It's not going so well.:p Just kidding. Just lots to figure out. How many hours do your teams practice L5 per week? What about L6? Just trying to...
  6. momofthreegirls

    Parents If you have to pack a lunch for your child to eat during practice...

    If you have to pack a lunch for your child to eat during practice, what do you put in it? My DD will practice from 8:30 to 1:30 three times a week, and she is supposed to bring a lunch. The gym is not air-conditioned, and it gets really hot in there. They also get an ice pop break during...
  7. I

    Brilliant practice!

    Yesterday I had the best practice I've had for a while! I got my pike front sommi into the pit and my coach said I can start working on front layouts next week! I also did a reasonable handspring over vault and have almost got over my fear of them. On beam I landed about 20 front tuck dismounts...
  8. fishchimes

    I don't want to go to practice ever again... help??

    This is going to be long... Yesterday at practice we were doing pretty hard conditioning (at least relatively), suicides and then frog jumps and inchworm pushups. I got sent to the back of the line because my pushups weren't deep enough; apparently our chests were supposed to touch the floor. I...
  9. Monkeygirlsmom

    Parents Do your kids Stretch and condition when they do not have practice?

    We have started making oldest dd do some extra stuff at home (stuff her coach gave her to do when she was working on her bhs) I think it has helped but more important has lessened her injuries since she is def stronger (she is the kid who gets hurt easy )
  10. T

    Parents Practice Times?

    Just curious.. What times do most gyms start their afternoon dev & team practices? Around here, they start at 3:30 or 4. This is so difficult with two working parents. 5 or 5:30 would be so much easier.
  11. N

    suggestions for a practice bar

    I was wondering if any of you have a practice bar at your house. My DD is really wanting one for practice. She is 5yo ,weighs about 39# and is currently Level 2 but about to work on Level 3 skills. I have been looking at a couple. So any suggestions with pros and cons would be very helpful...
  12. H

    First Practice !

    Went great! we practiced for an hour... worked on bars I just did basics IE support. and I did a pullover with a spot and a somersault dismount(ithink?) without a spot... so thats fun.. vault i just worked on punching and landing on the vault.. and safe landing.. did some beam. worked on walking...
  13. N

    Practice meet

    DD has her first meet ever on Saturday and yesterday at gym she had a practice meet. Even though she had mistakes I would be thrilled if her real meet went that well. They didn't get scores or anything, just practiced going through the routines like it was a meet. Vault went really well...
  14. L

    Excessive practice times?

    I just had to ask. I know the answer to this, but there may be others in this same situation. BTW, this is not occuring to DD, at her gym, nor would I ever consider it under any circumstance. Is training 34 hrs+ excessive for level 6 and even up. These girls are not elite , but something tells...
  15. N

    Pageant Practice video

    Ok this is a video of me im going to be in a pageant this summer and iknow it is a bit shaky but i choreographed this myself. it has few tumblimg passesin it but since it is a small space and im not cleared from my elbow injury i obviosly didnt do any of the tumbling. this will be performed on a...
  16. F

    Help me practice judging (USAG women's L7/8)

    Hello all, I'm preparing to take my Level 7/8 women's gymnastics judging exam and was wondering if anyone would want to help me out by linking to or uploading videos of your gymmie (or yourself) competing Level 7 or 8 routines in the USAG system. Ideally, the score would be hidden or behind...
  17. Deanna

    Too much practice?

    Just briefly for those who dont know. My dd is a 5 yr old L2. They have a meet the 7th~9th of Jan., then again 3 wks later 28th~30th. (she has one more more in March then her season is over) Thy physical gym itself follows the local school schedules. If the schools are closed for holidays or...
  18. Azgymmiemom

    Surprise practice at new gym!!!

    Yesterday, we got a call from the gym saying to make up an excuse to stop by our new gym facility (we have been trying to construct and get it ready for almost a year now...all the team parents have been helping) So, I bring my kids by on the pretense of dropping off some wall murals(I really...
  19. E

    Up and Down practices

    My dd is new to gymnastics (only one year now)....There are times when I see her practice that I think....wow, she is really doing well, then other times I think her practices don't go as well. Is this unusual? Don't get me wrong, I am VERY proud of my daughter's work and dedication. I am...
  20. A

    Coaches Practice Amount for compulsories

    This may have been asked before, but I can't seem to find it anywhere. What do you consider to be "normal" or "ideal" practice amounts for compulsory gymnasts? And/or how many hours do the compulsory kids at your gym work out? Does anyone have confirmation that some gyms really do train...

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