Parents New Compulsories

[billise]

Oh, okay that makes sense.

 

[twisting007bigflip]

Copyright. Posting those videos is illegal.

 

[Canadian_gym_mom]

Oh okay, I didn't realize. And can I just say thank goodness they didn't go with having the compulsory routines and music here? That music is awful. My dd is home today and she was watching with me and was astounded at the fact that they go into so much detail about exactly where your feet and hands have to be. and she asked what if they are a left leg kicker instead of right?

 

[twisting007bigflip]

Oh okay, I didn't realize. And can I just say thank goodness they didn't go with having the compulsory routines and music here? That music is awful. My dd is home today and she was watching with me and was astounded at the fact that they go into so much detail about exactly where your feet and hands have to be. and she asked what if they are a left leg kicker instead of right?

Then we teach the routine as lefty instead of righty...the positions are judged, so that's why so much detail. USAG is obviously moving toward incorporating more difficult dance. Even though it's going to be SO hard to teach this to my group of new 4s and 5s, I like the new dance requirements.

A nd can I please add that I'm sure all of the little 7 and 8 year old level 4 and 5 kids will look exactly like the girl in the video doing the routine? not. Even though I like the new dance requirements, I foresee lots of coaches spending countless hours perfecting the echeppe...and the death drop at the end.

 

[AmandaLynn]

and she asked what if they are a left leg kicker instead of right?

The routines can be reversed in their entirety or there are certain specific skills that are allowed to be reversed.

 

[Canadian_gym_mom]

Then we teach the routine as lefty instead of righty...the positions are judged, so that's why so much detail. USAG is obviously moving toward incorporating more difficult dance. Even though it's going to be SO hard to teach this to my group of new 4s and 5s, I like the new dance requirements.

A nd can I please add that I'm sure all of the little 7 and 8 year old level 4 and 5 kids will look exactly like the girl in the video doing the routine? not. Even though I like the new dance requirements, I foresee lots of coaches spending countless hours perfecting the echeppe...and the death drop at the end.

So that's what it meant to be reversed! I thought they meant you can do the skills in a different order, lol. Thanks!

 

[2G1B]

So that's what it meant to be reversed! I thought they meant you can do the skills in a different order, lol. Thanks!

I was thinking, "does that mean they can be done in opposite order???"

 

[AmandaLynn]

No. The opposite leg/arm/direction.

 

[Jenny]

wow all that music is absolutely foul.

 

[sglemon]

Can you imagine a 14 yr old level 3 doing a routine to that music? How awful! It is almost like USAG is discriminating against older beginner compulsory gymnasts. All the music is awful! My dd thinks her level 5 music sounds like fairy music! LOL

 

[twisting007bigflip]

Can you imagine a 14 yr old level 3 doing a routine to that music? How awful! All the music is awful! My dd thinks her level 5 music sounds like fairy music! LOL

It does. The kids should throw glitter sprinkles around during certain parts....like a Cirque show

 

[2G1B]

this level 3 music sounds like the Renaissance Fair to me.

 

[Jenny]

it is all horrible. I pity the kids. What were they thinking off. The dance doesn't even look like it fits the music on that video.

 

[sglemon]

It does. The kids should throw glitter sprinkles around during certain parts....like a Cirque show

LOL! I think we need a new Leo, one with rhinestone wings on the back! I will put in a request with our gym. LOL

 

[twisting007bigflip]

LOL! I think we need a new Leo, one with rhinestone wings on the back! I will put in a request with our gym. LOL

And don't forget the fairy wand!!! Lol

 

[bogwoppit]

this level 3 music sounds like the Renaissance Fair to me.

That is exactly what I thought. I was looking for Henry 8th to come gavotting out of the corner with Anne Bolynes head in his hands! None of the music is bearable.

 

[Mama2JLN]

After watching the videos, I am praying that DD does new 4 and 5 this year so that we don't have to listen to either of those for two years! I don't think it will happen, but one can always hope! The music is hideous (and that is my professional opinion as a Classically trained pianist!).

 

[Fijiwater]

After watching the videos, I am praying that DD does new 4 and 5 this year so that we don't have to listen to either of those for two years! I don't think it will happen, but one can always hope! The music is hideous (and that is my professional opinion as a Classically trained pianist!).

I'm hoping the same thing haha

 

[txgymfan]

The newest reason to encourage skipping levels, to save parent sanity and eardrums.

 

[Fijiwater]

Is there rules on the optional music?