- Jan 29, 2013
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Am I asking for too much, being unreasonable? My daughter has been in competitive gymnastics for 1 year she has 2 years in recreational gymnastics another gym. She has completed her first season as a level 5 gymnast with much success, a 3rd place finish all-around, a few 1st all-around finishes too, including winning state. Her scores range from 36's, 37 and a 38. I am very proud of her. What's my problem? Well she is 13, we started late and I find myself wanting more for her, she had learned level 6 skills on floor and beam prior to attending the gym she is at now. She has made friends and likes her coaches they are good people but there were only 3 optionals and (sounding like a jerk) I have noticed girls that have lesser scores 34 and below moving up to level 6 and unfortunately during competitions not able to complete routines for fear of certain skills. I have talked with the coach twice regarding possibly moving my daughter to level 6 during the season and was refused; understandable. However now we're out of season (ended november) and no firm effort has been given to her training level 6 skills as of yet. I am not asking I want her to practice a yurchenko-full, but I'd like her challenged and see what can happen. I have looked at a couple other gyms with more structured and competitive programs but a 20 mile commute is required and the break up of her belonging to her first team. I would like to see how far my daughter can go in this sport and feel a change of gyms may be what's needed. Am I being too pushy?