Parents Should we switch gyms?

[Ncgymnastmom]

I pretty much think you have answered your own question. Try out some other gyms and find a good well rounded Xcel program, that fits what your looking for. Just because she does Xcel this coming season, does not mean she can't do optionals in the future.

Thank you this is what we are leaning towards! She actually has a tryout at another gym this weekend and we will see how it goes!

 

[Gymnastics15]

Thank you this is what we are leaning towards! She actually has a tryout at another gym this weekend and we will see how it goes!

Best of luck!

 

[Lil' Punky Toots]

And AFTER you have left, in a polite email. Mum’s the word until you’re out the door … BTDT

This post had me thinking -- is it better to email the gym or speak to the coach directly?

We have had absolutely no problems in the 6+ years that we have been going to our current gym and will always see it as having been a positive experience.

However, both of our girls are ready to move on, and will be going to another gym much closer to home. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies

 

[raenndrops]

This post had me thinking -- is it better to email the gym or speak to the coach directly?

We have had absolutely no problems in the 6+ years that we have been going to our current gym and will always see it as having been a positive experience.

However, both of our girls are ready to move on, and will be going to another gym much closer to home. Thanks in advance to anyone who replies

Make sure you are paid up. Email after you have left. Make sure you also cancel any automatic payments, too.

 

[Lil' Punky Toots]

Hi raenndrops,

Thank you for responding to my post. I respect your experience and what you have to say on a wide variety of gymnastics-related topics, and although my older daughter has been doing this for a while, I still consider myself a newbie, especially when dealing with the staff at her current gym.

In your experience/opinion, why do think it is better for me or my wife to email the coaches rather than asking to speak with them in person? I know that I can thank them for everything that they have done for our girls (from a developmental standpoint not just in gymnastics but in life skills) in an email, but I just thought it would be more genuine if I did it in person.

Thanks again for your thoughts

 

[txgymfan]

Most Chalk Bucket members, including me, recommend sending an email after you leave because many of us have had experience with “ good, nice” coaches/ bosses/ teammates / colleagues quickly becoming not nice when they find out that you’re leaving, especially for another gym. Your gym may be the exception. They could wish you all well cheer for your gymnasts at future meets and understand your reasoning. Unfortunately, that is often not the case.

 

[raenndrops]

Hi raenndrops,

Thank you for responding to my post. I respect your experience and what you have to say on a wide variety of gymnastics-related topics, and although my older daughter has been doing this for a while, I still consider myself a newbie, especially when dealing with the staff at her current gym.

In your experience/opinion, why do think it is better for me or my wife to email the coaches rather than asking to speak with them in person? I know that I can thank them for everything that they have done for our girls (from a developmental standpoint not just in gymnastics but in life skills) in an email, but I just thought it would be more genuine if I did it in person.

Thanks again for your thoughts

Talking to the coaches is for when there is a chance that you will stay at the gym.
You have to be very careful how you word things, just in case you cross paths with the coaches down the road at your new gym or at a meet. The gym world is small and people can be petty.
@txgymfan explained it well.

 

[Carly]

My dd and I spoke with the head coach, who is also the owner, when she was switching gyms. My dd didn't really want to leave the gym but they couldn't offer her the type of program she was looking for after deciding that a high hours DP program was not for her anymore. The coach was very understanding and said that she was welcome back if she ever changed her mind. So, I think it really depends on your reason for switching to determine if an in-person vs and email is the best option.