I think it would be impossible to set a number of gym changes when the reasons can be so varied. If I could advise a parent who had just moved I would suggest you need a year in a program to really get the feel of it and give the gymnast time to know her coaches and team mates. Obviously if there are safety problems that does not apply. I know of a family who switched between 4 gyms in under a year but have been at the last gym for a year now. The gymnast was very inconsistant with skills and had wild level differences across the pieces.
As a coach it is always very difficult when a gymnast leaves, especially if you were close and had long-term plans for the future. You can only hope that they continue to be happy and enjoy the sport.
As a coach it is always very difficult when a gymnast leaves, especially if you were close and had long-term plans for the future. You can only hope that they continue to be happy and enjoy the sport.