Parents How many hours per week (UK)

[Jr0989]

Hi all,

I’m very curious to know how many hours a week your U.K. based gymnasts train at age 9.
My daughter currently trains 6 hours a week split into 2 sessions but I often feel like this isn’t enough ?

Thanks

 

[rd7]

It really depends on what level and pathway your daughter is currently? it could be anywhere from 2 hours upwards.

 

[AnotherGymDad]

My daughter currently trains 6 hours a week split into 2 sessions but I often feel like this isn’t enough ?

Enough for what? There are kids her age in recreational classes cheerily doing 45 minutes a week, others on competitive squad pathways doing eight or more hours. Last time I checked, BG's official guidance for coaches said that 8-10 year olds should be doing no more than 10 hours a week. It's all about what level she's at what level her coaches are working her towards.

 

[Jr0989]

Enough to get her to a level she wants to be at.

 

[AnotherGymDad]

Enough to get her to a level she wants to be at.

Which is what?
And what level is she at now?

 

[Jr0989]

She is zinc at the minute and obviously dreams of being in the Olympics one day (she is 9)

 

[Fortyandfried]

My daughter is 9, turning 10 this year, she is doing 16hours a week. 4 sessions of 4hours.

 

[AlexandraU16]

My just turned 7 year old does 9 hours a week. Using xcel as a path to optionals- finishing up xcel silver. No elite goals- college goals too early to tell.
I think 9-10 hours is the max she could handle at this age.

 

[Jr0989]

My daughter is 9, turning 10 this year, she is doing 16hours a week. 4 sessions of 4hours.

That seems like a lot for a 9 year old.