twinmomma
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- Jun 13, 2013
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I've searched all the "training hours" threads, and they aren't exactly what I'm looking for.
As an L3, DD trained 3 days a week, 3 hours a day. After season was over, she was identified as one who had the potential to test out of L4 and move to L5. While I'm still not sure I agree (she struggles with flexibility though she is super strong and a solid tumbler), part of the deal with training with that goal in mind was being in the gym M-F, 3 hours a day. If she shoots for just competing L4 with most of the rest of her team, she would be going to 4 days a week (MTWF).
She's 8, almost 9. The transition from 3rd grade to 4th is looming, and in our area that means going from 20:1 ratio classes to much higher, as well as more expected homework and independence. 5 days a week, all DURING the school week, seems excessive to me for an 8 year old possible L4 (she'd only be an L5 if she could get the skills).
Thoughts? I know the hours discussion has been beaten to death, but how are your hours structured? I'd add that I did a little local research and none of the other gyms that have hours on their website have their L5's in the gym 5 days a week. They may be in the gym 14 hours, but it's over 4 days, often including a weekend day.
As an L3, DD trained 3 days a week, 3 hours a day. After season was over, she was identified as one who had the potential to test out of L4 and move to L5. While I'm still not sure I agree (she struggles with flexibility though she is super strong and a solid tumbler), part of the deal with training with that goal in mind was being in the gym M-F, 3 hours a day. If she shoots for just competing L4 with most of the rest of her team, she would be going to 4 days a week (MTWF).
She's 8, almost 9. The transition from 3rd grade to 4th is looming, and in our area that means going from 20:1 ratio classes to much higher, as well as more expected homework and independence. 5 days a week, all DURING the school week, seems excessive to me for an 8 year old possible L4 (she'd only be an L5 if she could get the skills).
Thoughts? I know the hours discussion has been beaten to death, but how are your hours structured? I'd add that I did a little local research and none of the other gyms that have hours on their website have their L5's in the gym 5 days a week. They may be in the gym 14 hours, but it's over 4 days, often including a weekend day.