gymmomtotwo
Proud Parent
8 year old DD had a good first season of competing this year, winning state on vault and having a high all around score of just under 36. She is struggling to get all of her Level 6 skills,especially on bars. She is a decent tumbler and an outstanding vaulter. She very much wants to remain with her group who range in age from 8-12, with her being the only 8 year old. She will be 9 before the Fall. Compulsory season starts in the Fall, Optionals in January, so she has more time yet to get her skills for Level 6. Coaches are leaning toward doing level 4. again to help raise her confidence level. She would probably place very well in her meets, and I would imagine continue her success on vault.But, she would move down a group, for the most part stop most of the uptraining she has done all winter since state, and delay her progress a year. She has most of her skills, and I would think would probably have them by January with the rate of progress she is showing.
Ultimately, of course the coaches will make the decision, and I do trust them to make what they think is the best thing for her. Success at level 4 might build confidence, but I am more worried about the confidence she would lose being left behind by her group that she has been with for two years. She would definitely not be a high placer in level 6, though I would anticipate her doing very well on vault no matter what level she does. As of today, she does not have all the bars skills and doesn't have a beam dismount for 6. (They haven't worked on it yet). Level 4 starts in September, 6 in January, so the decision need to be made soon. I'm having difficulty picturing her not being bored all summer going back to Level 4 skills and routines.
Thoughts?
Ultimately, of course the coaches will make the decision, and I do trust them to make what they think is the best thing for her. Success at level 4 might build confidence, but I am more worried about the confidence she would lose being left behind by her group that she has been with for two years. She would definitely not be a high placer in level 6, though I would anticipate her doing very well on vault no matter what level she does. As of today, she does not have all the bars skills and doesn't have a beam dismount for 6. (They haven't worked on it yet). Level 4 starts in September, 6 in January, so the decision need to be made soon. I'm having difficulty picturing her not being bored all summer going back to Level 4 skills and routines.
Thoughts?