I have a 7 year old daughter that has always been in limbo between groups at the gym. Because of her age the decision about what level to compete was made for us (level 3, and she was phenomenal).
But this year is a whole new story! I try to stay away from coaching her, but 2 months ago her coaches wanted her to have another stellar year and just compete at level 4, but right now she has advanced her skill level tremendously and would be one of our best at level 5. So we talked about her competing 5. Now in the past month she has started mastering her giant on bars, and her back walkover back handspring on beam, so now they are wanting her to go to level 6!
She's only 7! I can't imagine her competing a meet at level 4 then one month later competing a meet at level 5, and then one month after that competing level 6! Has anyone had success with a gymnast this young doing this type of thing?
I just want what is best for her! I don't care if she's better than girls that are at a higher level, that has nothing to do with what is best for HER! Any advise would be great!
But this year is a whole new story! I try to stay away from coaching her, but 2 months ago her coaches wanted her to have another stellar year and just compete at level 4, but right now she has advanced her skill level tremendously and would be one of our best at level 5. So we talked about her competing 5. Now in the past month she has started mastering her giant on bars, and her back walkover back handspring on beam, so now they are wanting her to go to level 6!
She's only 7! I can't imagine her competing a meet at level 4 then one month later competing a meet at level 5, and then one month after that competing level 6! Has anyone had success with a gymnast this young doing this type of thing?
I just want what is best for her! I don't care if she's better than girls that are at a higher level, that has nothing to do with what is best for HER! Any advise would be great!